amendment list, 14 April 2026
Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Union support for health emergency preparedness and response, and repealing Decision No 1313/2013/EU (Union Civil Protection Mechanism)
Document CJ64-AM-786979 · (COM(2025)0548 – 2025/0223(COD))
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee on Public Health
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Text 1,533 paragraphs
Amendment 180
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
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| – having regard to Sauli Niinistö’s Report “Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness”1a, | |
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| 1a Niinistö, Sauli: Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, 2024. |
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Amendment 181
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
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| – having regard to the WHO One Health Initiative, |
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Amendment 182
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
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| – having regard to the framework for action of the Cross-agency One Health Task Force, |
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Amendment 183
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 c (new)
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| – having regard to the UN Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction, |
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Amendment 184
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 9 d (new)
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| – having regard to the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change report on 'Strengthening resilience to climate change – Recommendations for an effective EU adaptation policy framework', |
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Amendment 185
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 4 a (new)
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| having regard the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction — UNDRR, its platform for Europe and central Asia, and the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative, |
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Amendment 186
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. Due to the accelerating, interacting and cumulative nature of crises and health threats, including the climate change and ageing population, prevention measures should be prioritized in civil protection and health emergency preparedness in order to limit the number and severity of future crises and emergencies. The second priority should be given to preparedness measures through capacity building and strengthening the resilience of Member States. |
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Amendment 187
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. This Union Mechanism must necessarily be complementary to the European Union Solidarity Fund, the Emergency Aid Reserve and the Regulation on Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction (Restore) in order to ensure greater efficiency and better results in the use of these funds. |
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Amendment 188
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. It should promote a proactive and forward-looking approach to resilience that reduces vulnerabilities and supports sustainable recovery. |
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Amendment 189
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. The addition of new tasks and objectives should not negatively impact the tasks currently performed under the Union Mechanism. |
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Amendment 190
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. In this perspective, health preparedness should be considered a key element of the civil protection framework. |
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Amendment 191
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers, severity and complexity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises, as well as bolstering interinstitutional cooperation and sustained investment in research and innovation. |
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Amendment 192
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation and coordination in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to assess, anticipate, prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and crises. |
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Amendment 193
Laurence Trochu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening its support to Member States participating on a voluntary basis to enhance the ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. |
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Amendment 194
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. |
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Amendment 195
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1 a) The current adaptation and preparedness efforts in the EU and within the Member States are insufficient, largely incremental and belated to adequately address and respond to future climate and environment induced crises and emergencies. Healthcare systems in Member States are underprepared, understaffed and face underinvestment to prepare for the multiple, interacting and cumulative health impacts and threats caused by accelerating climate change and ageing population. The EU and the Member States should strengthen the preparedness efforts and increase the resilience of healthcare systems and healthcare workforce well in advance to sufficiently prepare for the growing risks, threats, emergencies and pressure caused by the accelerating climate change. The European Commission should mandate and harmonise climate risk assessments across EU policies and Member States, using common climate scenarios and methodological standards. |
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Amendment 196
Laurence Trochu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1a) The Union Civil Protection Mechanism should be used for support purposes only, on the basis of voluntary participation by Member States. Similarly, the Commission’s role in enhancing cooperation in the implementation of the mechanism should not be binding; its tasks, including in the implementation of actions under the mechanism, do not confer on it any greater decision-making power, but a capacity to make recommendations and coordinate, which cannot override the will of the Member States. |
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Amendment 197
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1a) In a global context hallmarked by the intensification of natural disasters, technological risks, health crises and the cross-border impact of climate change, alongside recent geo-political developments, there is a pressing need for a better-prepared, more resilient and more cohesive Union, while ensuring that national competences are fully preserved and that Members States continue to enjoy the requisite flexibility to adjust the implementation of this to suit their own specific contexts. |
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Amendment 198
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1 a) Union action under this Regulation should respect the primary responsibility of Member States for civil protection and disaster management. It should focus on coordination, interoperability and support, particularly in cross-border or overwhelming crises, without creating unnecessary duplication of structures. |
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Amendment 199
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
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| (1 b) In line with Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union may act when the objectives of an action cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, and Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for Union action to complement national policies and address cross-border threats to health. To anticipate, plan, prepare and respond to the overall worsening conditions of public health due to emerging pandemics, accelerating climate change, natural disasters, and other long-lasting cross-border threats to health, the Union should act as a leader in crisis and emergency situations and in long-term preparedness measures, including capacity building. |
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Amendment 200
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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| (3) While prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the resilience of the Union in facing natural and human-induced disasters, the occurrence, timing and magnitude of disasters are by nature unpredictable. Financial resources required to ensure an adequate response can vary significantly from year to year and should be made available immediately. Reconciling the budgetary principle of predictability with the necessity to react rapidly to new needs therefore means having to adapt the financial implementation of the work programmes. Consequently, it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations, limited to the following year and solely devoted to response actions, in addition to the carry-over of appropriations authorised under Article 12(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | (3) Prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the resilience of the Union in facing natural and human-induced disasters. At the same time, the occurrence, timing and magnitude of disasters are by nature unpredictable. Therefore, financial resources required to ensure an adequate and effective response can vary significantly from year to year and should be made available immediately. Reconciling the budgetary principle of predictability with the necessity to react rapidly to new needs therefore means having to adapt the financial implementation of the work programmes. Consequently, it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations, limited to the following year and solely devoted to response actions, in addition to the carry-over of appropriations authorised under Article 12(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. |
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Amendment 201
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
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| (3a) Given the urgent and unpredictable nature of the crises, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should not be encumbered by excessive administrative burdens or procedural constraints, but should operate on the basis of simplified procedures and a suitable degree of flexibility, in order to ensure a rapid, efficient and coordinated response in support of the Member States. |
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Amendment 202
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
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| (4) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. | (4) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. The Niinistö report explained that Union resilience and competitiveness relies on whole-of-society civil and military preparedness 1a. The EU’s Global Health Strategy underlines the need to boost global health research to develop technologies and countermeasures which are necessary to improve health1b. The Medical Countermeasures Strategy underlined the need to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration including civil-military cooperation and global collaboration to boost research, development, production, and availability of medical countermeasures that are necessary to reinforce the EU’s health preparedness.1c. To that effect, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. It is important to ensure coherence and complementarity between Union funding instruments, including the European Competitiveness Fund, Horizon Europe and the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, within their respective scopes of eligible actions, in order to support health emergency preparedness and response and to avoid duplication. In anticipation of periods of crisis, particular attention should be paid to ensuring clarity, coherence and predictability of funding opportunities, so that relevant actors can effectively access and mobilise Union support. |
| 1a Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness, March 2024, https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/5bb2881f-9e29-42f2-8b77-8739b19d047c_en?filename=2024_Niinisto-report_Book_VF.pdf | |
| 1b EU Global Health Strategy, November 2022, https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_7153 | |
| 1c Medical Countermeasures Strategy, July 2025, https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/1be3e462-bd50-4c64-b147-add9d1d5a580_en?filename=com_2025-529-1_act_en.pdf |
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Amendment 203
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
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| (4) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. | (4) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation, which will enable a proper calibration of prevention, preparedness and response priorities. Financial predictability is also crucial in order to ensure a fair and sustainable allocation of resources, enabling Member States to continue investing in strategic capacities and building up reserves of essential goods. |
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Amendment 204
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
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| (4) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. | (4) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for an enhanced, more effective and more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, the funding should duly consider the significantly increasing number and severity of natural and human-induced hazards, the increasing needs, evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. |
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Amendment 205
Adam Jarubas, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Ewa Kopacz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
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| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. With regard to the protection and increasing resilience of European transport infrastructure and operations, the EU Space Programme capabilities should be developed and extensively exploited for ensuring network monitoring and operational backup. Copernicus programme should be utilised for transport infrastructure monitoring, providing data for predictive maintenance and early warning on environmental risks. Galileo, EGNOS and IRIS2 should be deployed as a backup for fail-safe train localization and communication within the EU TEN-T network and other strategic railway lines to increase resilience of railway operations. |
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Amendment 206
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, including serious cross-border threats to health as defined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2371, encompassing threats of biological origin, including communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those risks should be addressed through an integrated approach, including the ‘Health in All Policies’ approach, ensuring that the health implications of policies across sectors are systematically taken into account and also the One Health approach, recognising the links between human, animal and environmental health Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. en
Amendment 207
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment, critical infrastructure and assets, including but not limited to housing and cultural heritage, against natural and human-induced disasters. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. it
Amendment 208
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy, transport, space, water infrastructure, hospitals, command centres, fire stations, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. en
Amendment 209
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, along with the civilian consequences of armed conflicts, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, serious supply chain disruptions, including to energy and food supply chains, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. ro
Amendment 210
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and biodiversity, property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, food systems, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards while taking into account the multiple and cumulative system impacts. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, ecocide, climate change, biodiversity loss, chemicalization, marine and inland water pollution, soil contamination and erosion, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. en
Amendment 211
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment, biodiversity and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, Chemical, Biological, Radiological , and Nuclear threats (CBRN) or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, cross-border threats to health and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. en
Amendment 212
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy, health, communication, sensitive data and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, sabotage, technological, radiological, biological, chemical or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
Or. fr
Amendment 213
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6 a) To more effectively prevent, prepare and respond to the emerging or potential crises, the European Union should incorporate the One Health approach, that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems, across its policies. By linking humans, animals and the environment, One Health can help to address the full spectrum of health threats, including antimicrobial resistance, zoonotic diseases, vector-borne diseases, chemicalization, food safety related threats, and threats emerging due to accelerating climate change or poor environmental and ecosystem health. |
Or. en
Amendment 214
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7) The Union Mechanism should promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States’ primary responsibility to protect people, the environment and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against all disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for. | (7) The Union Mechanism should promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States’ primary responsibility to protect people, the environment, biodiversity, property and cultural heritage, on their territory against all disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for, while strengthening their resilience to such disasters. |
Or. en
Amendment 215
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7) The Union Mechanism should promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States’ primary responsibility to protect people, the environment and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against all disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for. | (7) The Union Mechanism should promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States’ primary responsibility to protect people, the environment, the biodiversity and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against all disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to anticipate, prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for. |
Or. en
Amendment 216
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7a) This Regulation should also help to build citizens’ trust in the Union’s ability to respond effectively to crises by ensuring the visibility of the support provided and by demonstrating through concrete actions the Union’s presence and solidarity in emergency situations, thus helping to strengthen legitimacy and public trust. |
Or. ro
Amendment 217
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7 a) The European Parliament emphasises the added value of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism as an outstanding example of European solidarity during times of crisis. European resilience stems from the resilience of the Member States and the European people. Consequently, Member States and the public also bear a key responsibility for the Union’s resilience. |
Or. en
Amendment 218
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7a) The coordination mechanisms put in place at Union level cannot replace national health authorities or hinder their ability to develop their own preparedness actions or take swift decisions adapted to local realities. |
Or. fr
Amendment 219
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7c) It should be made clear that Union health emergency preparedness and response actions fully respect the exclusive competence of the Member States to organise and deliver health services and medical care, and should not lead to a harmonisation of national health policies. |
Or. fr
Amendment 220
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (7e) Recent health crises have highlighted vulnerabilities relating to the Union’s dependence on external supply chains for medicinal products, medical devices and medical countermeasures. The mechanism should contribute to strengthening Member States’ strategic autonomy through adequate preparedness. |
Or. fr
Amendment 221
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) To promote consistency in its international action in the field of civil protection, the Union should recognise the key role of intergovernmental organisations through strengthening policy dialogue, exchange of knowledge and best practices as disasters and crises are increasing in scale and scope globally and the risks and threats thereof are shared by the Union. | (8) To promote consistency in its international action in the field of civil protection, the Union should recognise the key role of intergovernmental organisations through strengthening the global health infrastructure, WHO, global ability to act and policy dialogue, exchange of knowledge and best practices as disasters and crises are increasing in scale and scope globally and the risks and threats thereof are shared by the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 222
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (8) To promote consistency in its international action in the field of civil protection, the Union should recognise the key role of intergovernmental organisations through strengthening policy dialogue, exchange of knowledge and best practices as disasters and crises are increasing in scale and scope globally and the risks and threats thereof are shared by the Union. | (8) To promote consistency in its international action in the field of civil protection, the Union should recognise the key role of intergovernmental organisations through strengthening policy dialogue, exchange of knowledge and best practices especially in border-regions between two or more Member States as disasters and crises are increasing in scale and scope globally and the risks and threats thereof are shared by the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 223
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8 a) The United Nations has repeatedly called upon the international community to recognise the urgency of the climate emergency, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has established that climate change is altering the frequency, intensity and geographical distribution of natural hazards and acting as a risk multiplier, thereby rendering historical risk data increasingly unreliable for future planning. In view of the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related natural hazards, the Union Mechanism should contribute to addressing the underlying drivers of disaster risk. This requires a thorough understanding of the processes contributing to rising risks, as well as a careful consideration of their implications for civil protection, environmental degradation and climate change. The Mechanism should promote the integration of ecosystem-based approaches to strengthen the capacity of ecosystems and communities to prevent, withstand and recover from disasters. Preparedness and prevention should be strengthened through synergies with relevant Union policies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity protection and sustainable land use, and should reinforce investments in prevention, risk reduction and resilience beyond emergency response and early warning systems alone. |
Or. en
Amendment 224
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (8 a) The United Nations has repeatedly called upon the international community to recognise the full-scale and urgency of the climate emergency. In 2019, the European Parliament declared a climate emergency. In addition to climate change, six other planetary boundaries have been exceeded: biosphere integrity, land-system change, freshwater change, biochemical flows, novel entities and ocean acidification. Exceeding planetary boundaries risks triggering irreversible environmental changes leading to catastrophic and irreversible damage to Earth's life support systems which directly and indirectly threaten human safety, health and wellbeing within the coming decades. Given the evolving and accelerating climate change and risks due to further unpredictability of weather events and imbalance of climate together with other planetary boundaries related threats and risks, the Union Mechanism should take into account these accelerating, cumulative and more unpredictable risk patterns in its coordinated prevention and preparedness activities. |
Or. en
Amendment 225
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services including by ensuring the continuity of healthcare services during crises, and by ensuring the availability and accessibility of essential medicinal products, in particular in situations of crisis or supply disruption and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 226
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. The Union Mechanism shall give priority to prevention, preparedness and immediate response, in line with the priorities identified by Member States affected by disasters. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 227
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework, including recovery and reconstruction according to the principle of “build back better”. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States, including at local and regional level, through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 228
Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Christophe Clergeau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Union Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks. In particular, it should better incentivise proactive risk reduction, enhance preparedness and enable effective response and resilient recovery, taking into account best practices such as "build back better". However, recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 229
Catarina Martins, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures, including by ensuring the continuity of care for people living with chronic and non-communicable diseases during disasters, into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 230
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention in line with the planetary boundaries and the One Health approach as the main priority of the Union Mechanism, and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 231
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, including by ensuring the continuity of care, in particular for vulnerable people and people living with chronic and non-communicable diseases, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 232
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. This requires a stronger shift from reactive disaster response to anticipatory risk management, in particular for climate-related risks. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 233
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, for instance, with support provided by teams of accredited psychologists with education and experience in emergencies and crises, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 234
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States, including at local and regional level, through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 235
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters; it should also aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual civil protection capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p.1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
Or. it
Amendment 236
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9a) With a view to strengthening prevention capacity, the Mechanism should support the use of innovative technologies, including drones and artificial intelligence, for monitoring, early detection and risk assessment, especially in the case of natural disasters and complex emergencies. Investments in disaster prevention and anticipation should be prioritised as these help to reduce the impact of disasters and their economic and social costs, and are more efficient than post facto interventions. |
Or. ro
Amendment 237
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Those risk assessments should systematically integrate forward-looking climate scenarios and projections and reflect the expected impacts of climate change over time and should also be based on the best available scientific knowledge, including climate, environmental and health expertise. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 238
Sunčana Glavak
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. These assessments should also cover vulnerabilities in connection with public warning and crisis information systems, including resilience, redundancy and the range of the communication channels used to alert the population. |
Or. hr
Amendment 239
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes and should take into account national and Union prevention, preparedness and response plans developed pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2022/2371. |
Or. en
Amendment 240
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the vulnerability and risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of vulnerabilities and risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the vulnerability and risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those vulnerability and risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, vulnerabilities and risks and threats assessments and vulnerabilities and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilites and risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 241
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, which should take into account, among others, the vulnerabilities and specifities of each region and their exposure to risks. These information should be shared with the Commission at least once every two years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 242
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, including multiple and cumulative risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. |
Or. en
Amendment 243
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10 a) Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities is a key element of disaster risk prevention and preparedness. To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of material, environmental, territorial, economic and social vulnerabilities, the Commission and Member States should build on the 'vulnerability index' developed by the Joint Research Center (JRC) to identify and address these vulnerabilities as full part of prevention and preparedness strategies. In this perspective, they should mobilise relevant national and Union level processes and public policies including the National and regional partnership plans, in the framework of the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF). |
Or. en
Amendment 244
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10 a) A global dimension to preparedness should be considered in light of the complex and interconnected nature of risks such as pandemics, climate change, supply chain disruptions and hybrid threats, which often originate and spread beyond the Union’s neighbourhood. Strengthening partnerships with strategic partners, including in the Global South, should be considered of mutual benefit and therefore, it is necessary to promote capacity building and knowledge exchange which would support solidarity commitments under the UN Sendai Framework and reinforce the Union’s preparedness. |
Or. en
Amendment 245
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10 a) The Union Mechanism should efficiently address and support the preparedness for simultaneous or sequential occurrence of multiple, cumulative, overlapping, and interconnected health threats and emergencies including pandemics, accelerating climate change, exceeding planetary boundaries, ageing population, armed conflicts, economic instability, workforce shortages and hybrid threats through sufficient capacity building and strengthening healthcare system resilience, including the resilience of the healthcare workforce. |
Or. en
Amendment 246
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10 b) Effective health risks prevention requires international cooperation, equitable access to health technologies and knowledge and governance frameworks capable of coordinating actions across borders. The WHO Pandemic Agreement offers an opportunity to build on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring people worldwide are better protected in response to future pandemics. |
Or. en
Amendment 247
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency, as well as relevant national and international organisations. | (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. They should contribute to the Union security by ensuring health systems are resilient to crises, without putting at risk patient’s continuation of treatments, for example through stress tests for the hospitals crisis management plans. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency, the European Environmental Agency, Eurostat, the Joint Research Centre as well as relevant national and international organisations, notably to ensure robust and consistent Union-wide health data collection, analysis and reporting, including on chronic and non-communicable diseases to allow continuity of care during crisis. |
Or. en
Amendment 248
Tilly Metz, Ignazio Roberto Marino
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
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| (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency, as well as relevant national and international organisations. | (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. This Regulation should support preparedness and continuity of life-saving operations during crises, including the maintenance of critical health infrastructure, availability of essential medical supplies, rapid deployment of medical teams, and operational coordination across Member States. In particular, life-saving organ donation and transplantation operations should be safeguarded, with Union support ensuring transport of organs, deployment of qualified personnel, and coordination between relevant authorities. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the European Medicines Agency and the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, as well as relevant national and international organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 249
Laurent Castillo, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency, as well as relevant national and international organisations. | (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority and the European Medicines Agency, as well as relevant national and international organisations, without adding redundancy in procedures at the risk of complicating crisis response. |
Or. fr
Amendment 250
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
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| (11 a) While not all health emergencies can be anticipated and therefore require flexibility in the implementation of actions under this Regulation, antimicrobial resistance constitutes a predictable and steadily increasing serious cross-border threat to health. As recognised in Regulation (EU) 2022/2371, it requires specific surveillance, prevention and response measures. Given its potential to significantly increase morbidity and mortality, to compromise the effectiveness of existing medical countermeasures, and to be exacerbated by vulnerabilities in the supply and availability of effective antimicrobials, antimicrobial resistance should be fully integrated into preparedness, prevention and response planning under this Regulation while ensuring complementarity with Union funding instruments, including Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund, within their respective mandates and scopes of eligible actions. |
Or. en
Amendment 251
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
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| (11 a) The Union Civil Protection Mechanism expressly recognises qualified healthcare workforce, in the field of medicine and other health professions, as an essential human resource for the preparedness and response to health emergencies and cross-sector crises, ensuring their proper identification, training, legal protection, deployment, and professional recognition. |
Or. en
Amendment 252
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
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| (11a) The Civil Protection Mechanism recognises health professionals as a key human resource for preparedness and response to health emergencies and cross-sectoral crises, ensuring their identification, training, legal protection, deployment and professional recognition. |
Or. fr
Amendment 253
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
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| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. As medical countermeasures are primarily intended for emergency situations and are hence not subject to normal market demand, long-term procurement commitments and structured stockpiling programmes are essential to support research, innovation and sustained production capacity. Predictable procurement frameworks also contribute to reducing dependencies on external supply chains, while fostering diversification and investment in Union-based and regional manufacturing capacities, thereby reinforcing the Union’s strategic resilience and preparedness in line with a whole-of-society approach. |
Or. en
Amendment 254
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
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| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. Moreover, the current geopolitical context highlights that risks to the supply chains of medical countermeasures arise not only from sudden surges in demand during crisis, but also from emerging threats such as trade restrictions, the weaponisation of supply chains and conflicts that disrupt key trade routes. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions, including those outlined in the Medical Countermeasures Strategy, that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. |
Or. en
Amendment 255
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures, including through partnerships with international organisations, global health entities and public-interest product development entities. |
Or. en
Amendment 256
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union including by strengthening the resilience, diversification and security of critical supply chains, in particular for essential and critical medical products, to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. |
Or. en
Amendment 257
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling, knowledge of national stockpiles, reservation of production lines within the EU that can be mobilised in times of crisis, and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. |
Or. fr
Amendment 258
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of critical medicinal products, key raw pharmaceutical materials, active substances, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. |
Or. en
Amendment 259
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. | (12) The Union medical countermeasures landscape still shows a dependence of the Union on third countries in ensuring the supply of raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, medical devices and personal protective equipment needed in the Union during health crises, in particular pandemics. The Regulation should therefore provide support to actions that foster the procurement, EU-wide consolidation of production capacity, management, stockpiling and deployment of crisis-relevant products within the Union to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and ensure better a security of supply of medical countermeasures. |
Or. ro
Amendment 260
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12 a) Recent crisis have also demonstrated that availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, gowns, goggles, faceshields is essential to ensure health workers safety, to protect citizens, prevent transmission and ensure the sustainability of essential health services. While the Union expanded its mask production capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, much of this capacity remains now idle and underused and risks being phased out permanently. At the same time the Union continues to rely heavily on third countires, particularly for the supply of gloves and other protective equipment. Therefore, this Regulation should support actions aimed at reinforcing medical countermeasures supply chains through actions such as capacity reservation, stockpiling and other relevant actions. |
Or. en
Amendment 261
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12 a) The Union’s heavy dependency on third countries for critical ingredients, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), has become evident, with up to 80% of APIs used in Europe and around 40% of finished medicines sold in Europe originating from China or India1a, threatening strategic autonomy, resilience, crisis preparedness, and people’s wellbeing and health. | |
| 1a https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/opinions-information-reports/opinions/securing-europes-medicine-supply-envisioning-critical-medicines-act |
Or. en
Amendment 262
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12 b) In order to prepare for global disruptions of critical substances for pharmaceutical products, pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies, and to respond to health crises and emergencies, long-term EU-level procurement and negotiated contracts with industry are needed. Guaranteed procurement volumes and long-term contracts provide certainty for companies to plan production, while the EU countries together entail stronger purchasing power than individual Member States on their own. At least 20% of critical medicines should be produced within the EU. Local production allows rapid scaling in case of shortages and reduces dependency on external suppliers. Public procurement should guarantee that hospitals in Member States purchase their fair share of locally produced medicines. |
Or. en
Amendment 263
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13) During a public health emergency at Union level, as referred to in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2022/2371, the demand for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures could be greater than the supply. In such a situation, surge production and manufacturing of medical countermeasures are essential. Support should be provided to actions that reserve capacity of manufacturing for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures, including the needed raw materials and ancillary supplies and components. | (13) During a public health emergency at Union level, as referred to in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2022/2371, the demand for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures could be greater than the supply. In such a situation, surge production and manufacturing of medical countermeasures are essential. Support should be provided to actions that reserve capacity of manufacturing for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures, including the needed raw materials and ancillary supplies and components. The EU Stockpiling Strategy should be reviewed to further strengthen the EU's capacity to coordinate, institute and organize the adequate production capacity of all necessary critical substances for pharmaceutical products, pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. |
Or. en
Amendment 264
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13) During a public health emergency at Union level, as referred to in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2022/2371, the demand for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures could be greater than the supply. In such a situation, surge production and manufacturing of medical countermeasures are essential. Support should be provided to actions that reserve capacity of manufacturing for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures, including the needed raw materials and ancillary supplies and components. | (13) During a public health emergency at Union level, as referred to in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2022/2371, the demand for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures could be greater than the supply. In such a situation, surge production and manufacturing of medical countermeasures are essential. Support should be provided to actions that reserve capacity of manufacturing for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures, including the needed raw materials and ancillary supplies and components. These proposed actions should be in line with current practices and proposed developments in the EU Stockpiling Strategy to ensure a unified EU response to public health threats. |
Or. en
Amendment 265
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13) During a public health emergency at Union level, as referred to in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2022/2371, the demand for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures could be greater than the supply. In such a situation, surge production and manufacturing of medical countermeasures are essential. Support should be provided to actions that reserve capacity of manufacturing for crisis-relevant medical countermeasures, including the needed raw materials and ancillary supplies and components. | (13) During a public health emergency at Union level, as referred to in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2022/2371, the demand for medical countermeasures could be greater than the supply. In such a situation, surge production and manufacturing of medical countermeasures are essential. Support should be provided to actions that reserve capacity of manufacturing for medical countermeasures, including the needed raw materials and ancillary supplies and components. |
Or. it
Amendment 266
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13 a) The Union and Member States should coordinate as necessary with relevant stakeholders, including economic operators, industry and civil society, to provide clarity on the type and volume of medical countermeasures that are anticipated, based on the aforementioned risk assessments. Within these assessments, Member States should define proposed stock levels through risk scenarios and threat-based modelling. |
Or. en
Amendment 267
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13 a) The pharmaceutical sector plays a crucial role in securing the availability and delivery of medical countermeasures during crises. Its strategic role in maintaining surge production capacities, sustaining validated manufacturing lines, and providing technical expertise for stock rotation and quality assurance must be considered in European and national emergency response plans. |
Or. en
Amendment 268
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (13 b) Highlights the essential contribution of ambitious, comprehensive health policies with a strong focus on disease prevention to preparedness and the overall resilience of societies. Calls on the Commission to support Union efforts in this regard. |
Or. en
Amendment 269
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (14) Unlike typical procurement activities, procurement activities related to preventing possible health crisis situations from escalating to actual crisis situations require a certain level of flexibility and reactivity. Hence, the Regulation should allow adding new contracting authorities without reaching the threshold required by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 in order to avoid that a potential serious health crisis unfolds. | (14) Unlike typical procurement activities, procurement activities related to preventing possible health crisis situations from escalating to actual crisis situations require flexibility and reactivity. Hence, the Regulation should allow adding new contracting authorities without reaching the threshold required by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 in order to avoid that a potential serious health crisis unfolds. |
Or. en
Amendment 270
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (14 a) The 2021-2027 EU4Health programme established Regulation (EU) 2021/522 has made significant contributions in key areas of prevention of, preparedness for and response to threats that can lead to health emergencies, among other. In order to build on the progress made, relevant actions previously eligible for funding under the EU4Health programme would continue to be eligible under this Regulation when such actions fall under the scope of specific activities under this Regulation. Such specific activities under this Regulation would complement other specific activities supporting health emergency prevention, preparedness and response, which are carried out under European Competitiveness Fund and Horizon Europe. Such actions include measures to foster the development, production capacity, manufacturing, and industrial deployment of medical countermeasures, as well as support for European Reference Laboratories in public health and for prevention, preparedness, and response planning at national and Union level. |
Or. en
Amendment 271
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (14 a) Based on the report by Special Advisor Sauli Niinistö, “Safer Together: Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness”, which identifies crisis resilience and preparedness not exclusively as a task for the state, but as a task for society as a whole, to which not only politicians but also the business sector, public institutions, civil society and individual citizens can and should contribute. |
Or. en
Amendment 272
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (14 a) Public procurement plays a major role in bringing about innovation and building the resilience of local infrastructure and equipment. To enhance the Union’s strategic autonomy, the Union should encourage and facilitate the integration of local production as a key criteria in public procurement. |
Or. en
Amendment 273
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (14 b) Effective civil protection requires an inclusive and accessible approach that ensures the specific needs of people with physical or mental disabilities are adequately taken into account at all stages of crisis prevention, preparedness and response. This includes, in particular, the design of emergency protocols and equal access to key emergency services. In this context, it is essential that emergency call systems are designed in such a way that they are fully accessible to people with hearing or speech impairments. |
Or. en
Amendment 274
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (14 c) This Regulation is without prejudice to governance structures, missions and tools established under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 on Serious Cross Border Threats to Health Regulation, Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 of 24 October 2022 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level, Regulation (EC) 851/2004 establishing the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and Regulation (EU) 2022/123 on the reinforced role of the European Medicines Agency, as well as the Commission Decision of 16 September 2021 establishing the Health Emergency, Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA). |
Or. en
Amendment 275
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. | (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management and across all levels of government, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and to provide specific training addressing deployments in fragile third-country context. In accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, the Network should cooperate with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
| 10 JOIN/2025/130 final | 10 JOIN/2025/130 final |
Or. en
Amendment 276
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. | (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness, including local communities, volunteers, academics, non-governmental organisations and community-based organisations, and where relevant public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
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Or. en
Amendment 277
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569. The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. | (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569. The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management, including local actors. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation to develop a culture of disruption preparedness and resilience. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
| 10 JOIN/2025/130 final | 10 JOIN/2025/130 final. |
Or. fr
Amendment 278
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569. The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. | (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569. The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation against natural and human-made disasters. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
| 10 JOIN/2025/130 final | 10 JOIN/2025/130 final |
Or. it
Amendment 279
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. | (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management and across all levels of government, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
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Or. en
Amendment 280
Grégory Allione, Pascal Arimont, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15 a) Volunteers and civil society responders play a crucial role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including in cross-border operations under the Union Mechanism. Appropriate measures should therefore be taken to ensure their legal protection and status, safety, and availability to respond effectively without undue obstacles, as well as their effective deployment. In this regard, it is of utmost importance to establish a dedicated legal status for volunteers engaged in civil protection and health crisis response, such as volunteer firefighters and military reservists, which could, where necessary, provide clear insurance coverage, recognition of qualifications, access to training and equipment, and exemptions on working time constraints to ensure their effective availability during emergencies. Particular attention should also be paid to situations in which volunteers operate outside their Member State of residence, in order to avoid legal uncertainty and to ensure that they can carry out their tasks without undue risk, while maintaining a high level of protection for affected populations. |
Or. en
Amendment 281
Pascal Arimont, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15 a) In many parts of Europe, volunteers and those engaged in voluntary work form a central pillar of civil protection and thus make an indispensable contribution to the prevention, preparedness and management of crises and disasters. Their efforts strengthen operational capacity, social cohesion and solidarity within the Union. This commitment deserves special recognition and support. Appropriate legal and administrative frameworks are therefore needed to remove existing barriers (e.g. regarding working hours or social security), facilitate the participation of volunteers, and specifically promote and sustainably strengthen their involvement in civil protection. |
Or. en
Amendment 282
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) With a view to strengthening capabilities in the Union to prevent, prepare for, respond to and manage health crises, this Regulation should provide support to actions taken in the framework of complementary mechanisms and structures established under the relevant Union crisis management instruments, considering in particular European supply chain. That support should include capacity building in health crisis response, including contingency planning and preparedness, including to climate impacts on health, preventive measures such as those related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes and improved coordination and cooperation. | (16) With a view to strengthening capabilities in the Union to prevent, prepare for, respond to and manage health crises, this Regulation should provide support to actions taken in the framework of complementary mechanisms and structures established under the relevant Union crisis management instruments, considering in particular European supply chain. That support should include capacity building in health crisis response, including contingency planning and preparedness, including to climate and environment impacts on health, preventive measures such as those related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes and improved coordination and cooperation. |
Or. en
Amendment 283
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) With a view to strengthening capabilities in the Union to prevent, prepare for, respond to and manage health crises, this Regulation should provide support to actions taken in the framework of complementary mechanisms and structures established under the relevant Union crisis management instruments, considering in particular European supply chain. That support should include capacity building in health crisis response, including contingency planning and preparedness, including to climate impacts on health, preventive measures such as those related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes and improved coordination and cooperation. | (16) With a view to strengthening capabilities in the Union to prevent, prepare for, respond to, manage and recover from health crises, this Regulation should provide support to actions taken in the framework of complementary mechanisms and structures established under the relevant Union crisis management instruments, considering in particular European supply chain. That support should include capacity building in health crisis response, including contingency planning and preparedness, including to climate impacts on health, preventive measures such as those related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes and improved coordination and cooperation. |
Or. en
Amendment 284
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16 a) Strengthening disaster risk awareness and preparedness among the population, in particular among young people, is essential to enhancing the Union’s overall resilience to disasters. Early education and training in first response and first aid contribute significantly to saving lives and reducing the impact of emergencies. A coordinated European framework should therefore support Member States in developing and implementing age-appropriate preparedness actions for children, teenagers and young adults, while allowing for adaptation to national, regional and local vulnerability and risk profiles and specificities. |
Or. en
Amendment 285
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as sea level rise and floods, and climate adaptation considerations; measures to support the needs of vulnerable groups may include, as appropriate, collecting disaggregated data on individual or collective vulnerabilities, as well as on exposure levels and coping capacities, removing specific barriers to accessing assistance, preventing, monitoring and responding to protection risks, and promoting the participation, representation and leadership of vulnerable groups in disaster risk management efforts. |
Or. en
Amendment 286
Catarina Martins, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups including communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods and the need to ensure continuity of care for vulnerable groups requiring uninterrupted treatment, such as cancer patients and patients with chronic, NCDs and rare and complex diseases. |
Or. en
Amendment 287
Galato Alexandraki
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. Particular attention should be paid to island, isolated, border and other geographically inaccessible areas, where response times, transport constraints and dependence on maritime or air connections substantially increase the vulnerability of the population and critical infrastructure. |
Or. el
Amendment 288
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, taking into account ecosystem resilience, sustainable land-use practices and climate adaptation considerations, and include indicators reflecting progress in prevention and risk reduction, in addition to response capacity, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands, rural isolated areas or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. |
Or. en
Amendment 289
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of exceeding planetary boundaries, including climate change and ecosystem degradation on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to multiple and cumulative impacts and threats, vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. |
Or. en
Amendment 290
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. Those goals should be regularly updated in line with the latest climate and environmental science. |
Or. en
Amendment 291
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Michalis Hadjipantela, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks and long-term climate projections and prevention needs, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. |
Or. en
Amendment 292
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events, hybrid threats and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in the outermost regions, coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. |
Or. fr
Amendment 293
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands, isolated rural areas or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as wildfires, sea level rise and floods. |
Or. en
Amendment 294
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees and migrants, including those in an irregular situation and unaccompanied minors, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. Civil protection preparedness and response under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should therefore be people-centred and ensure non-discriminatory access to information, assistance and protection, appropriate child-protection safeguards and coordination with relevant national protection and social services. Preparedness and disaster risk management should adopt an inclusive approach, integrating a gender responsive approach, mapping vulnerabilities, and using disaggregated data and relevant expertise in risk assessment and planning. Such policies should be grounded in respect for human dignity, promote effective support for affected populations, and contribute to strengthened resilience against natural and human-induced disasters, as well as to sustainable recovery. |
Or. en
Amendment 295
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. In this context, the role of volunteer emergency services and voluntary organisations as a cornerstone of civil protection across the Union must be explicitly recognised and strengthened, in particular through measures to support their training, equipment, social security and cross-border integration. |
Or. en
Amendment 296
Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. In this context, qualified healthcare professionals should be recognised as an essential human resource, given their critical role in preparedness and response in health emergencies and disasters. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
Or. en
Amendment 297
Sunčana Glavak
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media (including local and regional radio stations as reliable community intermediaries), education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State – with the support, where appropriate, of multilingual crisis communication – and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
Or. hr
Amendment 298
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, homeless people, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities, people living in remote areas and the outermost regions, as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
Or. en
Amendment 299
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, including in the area of health, social, and environment, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, asylum seekers, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
Or. en
Amendment 300
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing resilience at local level by focusing on the intergenerational society and collective responsibility is essential. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, preparing for, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
Or. fr
Amendment 301
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, including indigenous communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
Or. en
Amendment 302
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
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| (18 a) Local actors, such as municipalities, civil society organisations and volunteers play a crucial role in promoting preparedness and resilience, that can foster innovation through experimentation. In this context, the establishment of an annual 'European Resilience Week' and the development of a ‘European Resilience Label’, in line with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction of the United Nations, could contribute to foster an EU culture of preparedness, raising public awareness, and promoting good practices to prevent and respond to disasters. Such initiatives would also promote and complement existing efforts, encourage new initiatives, stimulate innovation in preparedness at local, regional, and Union level, and should allow for the provision of additional financial support for preparedness and resilience activities and efforts, making the week a flagship event for the culture of preparedness. |
Or. en
Amendment 303
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
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| (18 a) Local communities and civil society organisations, including auxiliary organisations operating under the principles of international humanitarian law, constitute a critical first layer of disaster response and should be treated as core partners - not as peripheral actors - within the Union Mechanism. The Mechanism should therefore systematically support the development of local community resilience networks, including through population preparedness programmes, training in first aid and self-protection, and the structured involvement of civil society organisations in national and Union-level prevention, preparedness and response planning. Particular attention should be given to ensuring that local preparedness capacities reach vulnerable and isolated populations, including elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and communities in remote or rural areas. |
Or. en
Amendment 304
Sunčana Glavak
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18a) In crises and disasters, public warning systems should be based on a multichannel and technology-neutral approach to ensure continuity, redundancy and the availability of information. Radio broadcasts, including analogue and digital terrestrial radio, remain a reliable, resilient and widely accessible medium, particularly in the case of cross-border travel, rural and remote areas, island regions, power outages, network congestion or mobile device failure, as well as in vehicles. Member States should therefore be able to incorporate radio communication in their national warning and preparedness frameworks. |
Or. hr
Amendment 305
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18a) Communication in crisis situations is essential for keeping the public informed. It must be reliable, transparent and understandable so that public warnings can be issued in which people have confidence. For the effective implementation of this Regulation, in particular the public warning system, the Member States and the Commission shall establish a clear communication framework with tools to inform the public at the same time. Member States shall take steps to combat disinformation that could undermine an effective response in times of crisis. |
Or. fr
Amendment 306
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18 a) Training and simulations must explicitly include vulnerable populations, ensuring that preparedness measures are equitable and leave no one behind. Collaboration with international partners and the use of proven tools should underpin these efforts, supporting risk assessments, evacuation planning, shelter improvements, and community-based training. This approach will help build resilient, inclusive systems capable of responding effectively to crises and advancing health equity across the EU and beyond. |
Or. en
Amendment 307
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18 a) Health literacy is an essential component of effective prevention, preparedness and response to health threats. Public awareness and understanding of risks, as well as the adoption of appropriate behaviours, contribute to limiting the spread and impact of such threats. The Union should support targeted actions to enhance health literacy, including through evidence-based information, education on infection prevention, hygiene practices and basic first aid. |
Or. en
Amendment 308
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18a) This Regulation should promote the raising of public awareness as regards existing risks, prevention measures and suitable conduct in emergency situations, including through coordinated information, education and communication actions at EU and Member State level. |
Or. ro
Amendment 309
Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Christophe Clergeau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) As outlined in the Preparedness Union Strategy, preparedness by design integrates preventive measures, risk assessment, adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, as well as security considerations across Union legislation, policies and programmes, including in economic and social policies coordinated under the European Semester. This approach offers a proactive framework enabling all relevant stakeholders such as organisations, communities, and authorities to anticipate, prevent, manage, and recover from crises, regardless of their origin. By promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and the scientific community, as well as by uptake of research and innovation results, preparedness by design strengthens the capacity to prevent and manage disruptions and ensures the protection of lives, assets, environment and the integrity of critical infrastructure. | (19) As outlined in the Preparedness Union Strategy, preparedness by design integrates preventive measures, risk assessment, adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, as well as security considerations across Union legislation, policies and programmes, including in economic and social policies coordinated under the European Semester. This approach offers a proactive framework enabling all relevant stakeholders such as organisations, communities, and authorities to anticipate, prevent, manage, and recover from crises, regardless of their origin. By promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and the scientific community, as well as by uptake of research and innovation results, preparedness by design strengthens the capacity to prevent and manage disruptions and ensures the protection of lives, assets, environment and the integrity of critical infrastructure. This will be complemented by a climate resilience by design principle defined in the upcoming European integrated framework for climate resilience, ensuring that investments funded by the EU which are vulnerable or exposed to climate impacts are designed to face and withstand present and future climate risks that could materialise in their lifetime, without unacceptable loss of value or utility. |
Or. en
Amendment 310
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) As outlined in the Preparedness Union Strategy, preparedness by design integrates preventive measures, risk assessment, adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, as well as security considerations across Union legislation, policies and programmes, including in economic and social policies coordinated under the European Semester. This approach offers a proactive framework enabling all relevant stakeholders such as organisations, communities, and authorities to anticipate, prevent, manage, and recover from crises, regardless of their origin. By promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and the scientific community, as well as by uptake of research and innovation results, preparedness by design strengthens the capacity to prevent and manage disruptions and ensures the protection of lives, assets, environment and the integrity of critical infrastructure. | (19) As outlined in the Preparedness Union Strategy, preparedness by design integrates preventive measures, risk assessment, adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, as well as security considerations across Union legislation, policies and programmes, including in economic and social policies coordinated under the European Semester. This approach offers a proactive framework enabling all relevant stakeholders such as organisations, communities, and authorities to anticipate, prevent, manage, and recover from crises, regardless of their origin. By promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, civil society and the scientific community, as well as by uptake of research and innovation results, preparedness by design strengthens the capacity to prevent and manage disruptions and ensures the protection of lives, assets, environment, food systems, ecosystem services and the integrity of critical infrastructure. |
Or. en
Amendment 311
Laurent Castillo, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) As outlined in the Preparedness Union Strategy, preparedness by design integrates preventive measures, risk assessment, adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, as well as security considerations across Union legislation, policies and programmes, including in economic and social policies coordinated under the European Semester. This approach offers a proactive framework enabling all relevant stakeholders such as organisations, communities, and authorities to anticipate, prevent, manage, and recover from crises, regardless of their origin. By promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and the scientific community, as well as by uptake of research and innovation results, preparedness by design strengthens the capacity to prevent and manage disruptions and ensures the protection of lives, assets, environment and the integrity of critical infrastructure. | (19) As outlined in the Preparedness Union Strategy, preparedness by design integrates preventive measures, risk and vulnerability assessment, adaptive planning, stakeholder engagement, as well as security considerations across Union legislation, policies and programmes, including in economic and social policies coordinated under the European Semester. This approach offers a proactive framework enabling all relevant stakeholders such as organisations, communities, and authorities to anticipate, prevent, manage, and recover from crises, regardless of their origin. By promoting collaboration between public and private sectors, and the scientific community, as well as by uptake of research and innovation results, preparedness by design strengthens the capacity to prevent and manage disruptions and ensures the protection of lives, assets, environment and the integrity of critical infrastructure. Preparedness by design takes into account known and unknown risks. |
Or. fr
Amendment 312
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
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| (20) Disaster risk prevention and preparedness considerations should be systematically integrated into the relevant policies, programmes, and governance processes. The Union Mechanism should therefore advance the principle of preparedness by design, as set out in the Strategy, including by contributing to the development and dissemination of risk knowledge and operational experience to support risk-aware planning and decisions that enhance preparedness across sectors. | (20) Disaster risk prevention and preparedness considerations should be systematically integrated into the relevant policies, programmes, and governance processes. The Union Mechanism should therefore advance the principle of preparedness by design, as set out in the Strategy, including by contributing to the development and dissemination of risk knowledge and operational experience to support risk-aware planning and decisions that enhance preparedness across sectors. This should include coherence with climate adaptation strategies and relevant Union climate policies. |
Or. en
Amendment 313
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) Disaster risk prevention and preparedness considerations should be systematically integrated into the relevant policies, programmes, and governance processes. The Union Mechanism should therefore advance the principle of preparedness by design, as set out in the Strategy, including by contributing to the development and dissemination of risk knowledge and operational experience to support risk-aware planning and decisions that enhance preparedness across sectors. | (20) Disaster risk prevention and preparedness considerations should be systematically integrated into the relevant policies, programmes, and governance processes, with due regard to the constitutional frameworks of each Member State. The Union Mechanism should therefore advance the principle of preparedness by design, as set out in the Strategy, including by contributing to the development and dissemination of risk knowledge and operational experience to support risk-aware planning and decisions that enhance preparedness across sectors. |
Or. en
Amendment 314
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Michalis Hadjipantela, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 a) Particular attention should be paid to border regions, islands, outermost regions and rural or remote areas, which may face specific vulnerabilities in cross-border crises, including limitations in transport connectivity, emergency medical access, energy resilience, communications interoperability and surge capacity. Prevention, preparedness and response measures under the Union Mechanism should take those territorial specificities into account, in particular with a view to improving cross-border coordination, operational readiness and timely assistance to affected populations. |
Or. en
Amendment 315
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 a) Investment in locally led resilience structures is a necessary complement to top-down risk management frameworks and helps ensure that preparedness measures are effective, durable, inclusive, and responsive to the specific needs of people and affected communities. Disaster risk prevention requires coherent coordination across all levels of public authority, particularly with regional and local authorities, alongside meaningful engagement with local communities, volunteers, academics, non-governmental organisations, and community-based organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 316
Sunčana Glavak
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20a) To foster a genuine culture of preparedness, Member States should promote regular education of the public on self-protection, including understanding alert levels, knowing where to access reliable sources of information and how to maintain access to emergency information via alternative channels in the event of a disruption to communication systems. |
Or. hr
Amendment 317
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 b) Emphasises that a robust and crisis-resilient communications infrastructure can only be ensured through a wide range of different communication channels, as a diversity of information sources helps to mitigate the risk of individual channel failures caused by crises or disaster. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to cover the full range of communication channels within the framework of the action plans and to evaluate them regularly in crisis simulations. Public confidence in reputable and verified information channels – in particular public service broadcasting – is crucial to ensuring clear, coherent and credible communication in crisis situations. In this respect, the radio plays a key role, as it enables widespread terrestrial broadcast reception, even in the event of power cuts. For this reason, terrestrial broadcast reception should continue to be fitted as standard in all cars. Additionally, the availability of battery-powered household radios should be promoted. |
Or. en
Amendment 318
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 c) In this context, innovative solutions such as digital applications should also be taken into account, as they can make a valuable contribution to strengthening European resilience, for example by providing step-by-step guidance on first aid. |
Or. en
Amendment 319
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 d) The European Parliament calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess the emergency power supply for critical communications infrastructure, and to regularly evaluate the extent to which this communications infrastructure can remain operational in the event of a large-scale power outage and where improvements may be necessary. |
Or. en
Amendment 320
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 e) In addition to terrestrial communication channels, the European Union should also take targeted steps to strengthen the resilience of satellite-based communications and work towards greater autonomy for the Union in this field. |
Or. en
Amendment 321
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 f (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20 f) The increasing electrification of everyday tasks and the European economy is creating a vulnerability stemming from dependence on electricity, which should be explicitly addressed in national and European crisis response plans. |
Or. en
Amendment 322
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to children and neonates, who are particularly vulnerable during health emergencies, as well as populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis, including by ensuring the continuity of care and access to essential healthcare services during crises. |
Or. en
Amendment 323
Sirpa Pietikäinen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate and other planetary boundaries-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance, food systems, or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach in line with the One Health approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions or in poor living conditions, such as persons with disabilities, asylum seekers and migrant workers, or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. |
Or. en
Amendment 324
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. This underlines the need for a preventive approach that integrates climate, environmental and public health expertise in preparedness planning. |
Or. en
Amendment 325
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to children and neonates, who are particularly vulnerable during health emergencies, as well as populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. |
Or. en
Amendment 326
Catarina Martins, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis, as well as to cancer patients and people with rare, complex or NDC diseases. |
Or. en
Amendment 327
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living with chronic conditions or in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. |
Or. en
Amendment 328
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations and vulnerabilities into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to vulnerable populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term and uninterrupted care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. |
Or. en
Amendment 329
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
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| (21 a) The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the resilience of healthcare workforce, intensive care capacity, including the number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds, deployment of trained intensive care workforce across Europe, availability of adequate equipment in ICU and efficient cross-border patient transfer constitute a strategic pillar of the Union's health security architecture. Future crisis preparedness must therefore place the resilience of healthcare workforce, including intensive care workforce and ressources at the centre of planning, monitoring and response arrangements. |
Or. en
Amendment 330
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21 a) Disasters and crises increasingly demonstrate the interconnection between human health, animal health and environmental health. The One Health approach, which recognises these links, is essential to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response to crises such as zoonotic disease outbreaks, environmental disasters and climate-related risks. Actions under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should therefore promote coordination across relevant sectors, including public health, veterinary and environmental authorities, in order to enhance preparedness and resilience. |
Or. en
Amendment 331
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. | (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. While not all health emergencies can be anticipated, antimicrobial resistance constitutes a predictable and steadily increasing serious cross-border threat to health, requiring strengthened preparedness, prevention and response measures. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. In this context, the Union and the Member States should aim to define clear and ambitious response objectives, enabling the planning and anticipation of the necessary capacities to ensure a timely and effective response to future health crises, including the development, authorisation and deployment of medical countermeasures. |
Or. en
Amendment 332
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. | (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the individual Member States acting alone were often unable to cope effectively with the health, economic; and logistical demands, and that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases, and pollution across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 333
Laurent Castillo, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. | (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority and the European Medicines Agency are fully involved in achieving these objectives. |
Or. fr
Amendment 334
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22 a) Further actions at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States requires that Union funding offers predictable and long-term support to Union-level projects and actions to strengthen health emergency preparedness and response. The purpose of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Union support of health emergency preparedness and response instrument is to establish and reinforce these core health preparedness capacities, supporting the strengthening of intelligence, surveillance and detection and laboratory capacities, capacity reservation of medical countermeasures in case of an emergency through projects like EU FAB, Union-level stockpiling of medical countermeasures, simulation exercises and stress tests. Acting as the main funding programme for operational health preparedness and response activities, these instruments will be complemented by actions to support innovation, research and development and supply chains of medical countermeasures under the European Competitiveness Fund and the Horizon Europe programme. |
Or. en
Amendment 335
Lena Düpont, Christine Schneider, Andrea Wechsler, Pascal Arimont, Tomas Tobé, Oliver Schenk
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22 a) A high level of preparedness is essential to ensure that individuals are effectively protected against man-made and natural disasters. This requires appropriate prevention, preparedness and response measures, reflecting the primary responsibility of Member States for civil protection. The Union should support and complement these efforts, thereby contributing to the protection of fundamental rights, in particular the right to life and the right to health. |
Or. en
Amendment 336
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22 a) Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic have shown that differences in national rules regarding professional recognition, liability and insurance can delay the deployment of emergency personnel. To ensure rapid and safe cross-border assistance under the Mechanism, minimum safeguards for deployed personnel should be ensured. |
Or. en
Amendment 337
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22 b) The Union Civil Protection Mechanism recognises the qualified healthcare workforce, including professionals in the field of medicine and other health professions, as an essential human resource for preparedness and response to health emergencies and cross-sector crises. The role of trained auxiliary and support personnel, including volunteers, shall also be duly recognised. It shall support their proper identification, training, and rapid cross-border deployment, as well as the mutual recognition of professional qualifications. It shall further ensure their health, safety and wellbeing, including access to adequate protective equipment, safe working conditions and psychosocial support, and guarantee appropriate legal protection and professional recognition. |
Or. en
Amendment 338
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22 c) The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the Europeans Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control should be able to provide advice on the health emergency activities under this Regulation. |
Or. en
Amendment 339
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) Amid rapidly increasing risks and uncertainty, the Union is dedicated to bolstering resilience across various areas to effectively anticipate, endure and recover from diverse challenges and crises. In that context, the political commitment to work towards the European Civil Defence Mechanism entails a firm political engagement to make available adequate and flexible arrangements to effectively and efficiently address cross-sectoral, complex and long-lasting crises. These specific arrangements should be applied to cross-sectoral crises and also but not exclusively to situations with regard to an integrated political crisis response or a Solidarity Clause activation has been made, or which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern, as well as to emergencies falling under the scope of other Union instruments that deal with sectoral emergencies, such as in internal market, consular, security, health and climate related emergencies, where the capabilities of the Union Mechanism can provide support in managing consequences of those crises. | (23) Amid rapidly increasing risks and uncertainty, the Union is dedicated to bolstering resilience across various areas to effectively anticipate, endure and recover from diverse disasters and crises. In that context, the political commitment to work towards the European Civil Protection Mechanism entails a firm political engagement to effectively and efficiently address complex and long-lasting disasters and crises. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism could also but not exclusively be applied to situations with regard to an integrated political crisis response or a Solidarity Clause activation has been made, or which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern, as well as to emergencies falling under the scope of other Union instruments that deal with sectoral emergencies, such as in internal market, consular, security, health and climate related emergencies, where the capabilities of the Union Mechanism can provide support in managing consequences of those crises. |
Or. it
Amendment 340
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) Amid rapidly increasing risks and uncertainty, the Union is dedicated to bolstering resilience across various areas to effectively anticipate, endure and recover from diverse challenges and crises. In that context, the political commitment to work towards the European Civil Defence Mechanism entails a firm political engagement to make available adequate and flexible arrangements to effectively and efficiently address cross-sectoral, complex and long-lasting crises. These specific arrangements should be applied to cross-sectoral crises and also but not exclusively to situations with regard to an integrated political crisis response or a Solidarity Clause activation has been made, or which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern, as well as to emergencies falling under the scope of other Union instruments that deal with sectoral emergencies, such as in internal market, consular, security, health and climate related emergencies, where the capabilities of the Union Mechanism can provide support in managing consequences of those crises. | (23) Amid rapidly increasing risks and uncertainty, the Union is dedicated to bolstering resilience across various areas to effectively anticipate, endure and recover from diverse challenges and crises. In that context, the political commitment to work towards the European Civil Defence Mechanism entails a firm political engagement to make available adequate and flexible arrangements to effectively and efficiently address cross-sectoral, complex and long-lasting crises. These specific arrangements should be applied to cross-sectoral crises and also but not exclusively to situations with regard to an integrated political crisis response or a Solidarity Clause activation has been made, or which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency of international concern, as well as to emergencies falling under the scope of other Union instruments that deal with sectoral emergencies, such as in internal market, consular, security or health, environment and climate related emergencies, where the capabilities of the Union Mechanism can provide support in managing consequences of those crises. |
Or. en
Amendment 341
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. The lessons learned from Russia’s illegal aggression and invasion of Ukraine have highlighted the essential complementarity of military forces and civilian actors, in particular of the rescue services, civil protection organisations, first responders and volunteers, both in protecting civilian populations - by managing emergencies and maintaining essential services - and in supporting the military forces, such as through rescue operations and medical assistance. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative, in cooperation with Member States, should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. |
Or. en
Amendment 342
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces may need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States participating on a voluntary basis. |
Or. fr
Amendment 343
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States, and for protecting and restoring critical infrastructure, supply chains and essential services. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises, including as regards rapid mobility, information sharing and the efficient use of available resources. |
Or. ro
Amendment 344
Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises. National civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. Moreover, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should propose to the Council arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, and agencies in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. |
Or. en
Amendment 345
Lena Düpont, Christine Schneider, Andrea Wechsler, Pascal Arimont, Tomas Tobé, Oliver Schenk
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including hybrid threats and the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the up run to and in the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society and to support military mobility. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises and should mirror to operationalisation to article 42 (7) TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 346
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. Therefore, for such cases, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military cooperation for the achievement of civil protection objectives, in line with the civilian character of this Regulation. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. |
Or. en
Amendment 347
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale, cross-sectoral incidents and crises, including the potential for armed aggression affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies, extreme weather events, and hybrid or cyber-attacks, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. | (24) The Union should be prepared for large-scale incidents and crises affecting one or more Member States. Typically, national civil authorities bear primary responsibility in most crisis situations. However, in an increasing number of cases, such as health emergencies and extreme weather events, civilian authorities require military support. In the event of armed aggression, military forces would need civilian assistance to ensure the continuous functioning of the state and society. Therefore, there is a need to improve interaction between civilian and military actors, without undermining their respective competences and in full cooperation with Member States. As follow-up to the Preparedness Union Strategy, the Commission and the High Representative should develop arrangements for civil-military preparedness. Those arrangements should clarify the roles, responsibilities, and priorities of Union institutions, bodies, agencies, and Member States in preparing for and responding to incidents and crises. |
Or. it
Amendment 348
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the relevant international guidelines. | (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the relevant international guidelines, including the Guidelines on the use of foreign military and civil defence assets in disaster relief, the Guidelines on the use of military and civil defence assets to support United Nations humanitarian activities in complex emergencies, the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid and other EU tools, such as the 2009 Updated European Union Guidelines on promoting compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and the 2021 Commission Communication on the EU’s Humanitarian Action: New Challenges, Same Principles. |
Or. it
Amendment 349
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the relevant international guidelines. | (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should respect measures and incorporate principles of International Humanitarian Law, including distinction, proportionality, and the protection of civilians. |
Or. en
Amendment 350
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the relevant international guidelines. | (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the constitutional frameworks for crisis management in each Member State, as well as relevant international guidelines. |
Or. en
Amendment 351
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the relevant international guidelines. | (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by each Member State involved for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection. |
Or. fr
Amendment 352
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25 a) The involvement of military assets in support of civil protection operations under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should remain strictly under civilian leadership and coordination. Under no circumstances should civilian authorities or institutions be placed under the authority or accountability of military structures. Civilian stewardship of preparedness and response operations should be ensured at all times. Any such cooperation should fully comply with International Humanitarian Law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality and the protection of civilians. |
Or. en
Amendment 353
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) Crises often show cross-sectoral nature, impacting multiple sides of society and requiring a coordinated and integrated response from various sectors. Whether stemming from natural hazards, security or public health emergencies, these crises tend to transcend traditional boundaries and affect multiple sectors simultaneously. Rules should be established to enable the Union Mechanism to effectively support cross-sectoral crisis management in complementarity with measures and procedures existing under other Union instruments. | (26) Crises often show cross-sectoral nature, impacting multiple sides of society and requiring a coordinated and integrated response from various sectors. Whether stemming from natural hazards, security or public health emergencies, these crises tend to transcend traditional boundaries and affect multiple sectors simultaneously, notably as a consequence of existing vulnerabilities. Rules should be established to enable the Union Mechanism to effectively support cross-sectoral crisis management in complementarity with measures and procedures existing under other Union instruments. |
Or. en
Amendment 354
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) Crises often show cross-sectoral nature, impacting multiple sides of society and requiring a coordinated and integrated response from various sectors. Whether stemming from natural hazards, security or public health emergencies, these crises tend to transcend traditional boundaries and affect multiple sectors simultaneously. Rules should be established to enable the Union Mechanism to effectively support cross-sectoral crisis management in complementarity with measures and procedures existing under other Union instruments. | (26) Crises often show cross-sectoral nature, impacting multiple sides of society and requiring a coordinated and integrated response from various sectors. Whether stemming from natural hazards, security or public health emergencies, these crises tend to transcend traditional boundaries, cumulate, and affect multiple sectors simultaneously. Rules should be established to enable the Union Mechanism to effectively support cross-sectoral crisis management in complementarity with measures and procedures existing under other Union instruments. |
Or. en
Amendment 355
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) Crises often show cross-sectoral nature, impacting multiple sides of society and requiring a coordinated and integrated response from various sectors. Whether stemming from natural hazards, security or public health emergencies, these crises tend to transcend traditional boundaries and affect multiple sectors simultaneously. Rules should be established to enable the Union Mechanism to effectively support cross-sectoral crisis management in complementarity with measures and procedures existing under other Union instruments. | (26) Crises, like disasters, often impact multiple sides of society. Whether stemming from natural hazards, security or public health emergencies, these crises tend to transcend traditional boundaries and affect multiple sectors simultaneously. Rules should be established to enable the Union Mechanism to effectively support crisis management in order to ensure coordination with the measures, procedures and specific response mechanisms existing under other Union instruments and the EU legislation governing each sector concerned. |
Or. it
Amendment 356
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. | (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-border and cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the Union’s capacity for common situational awareness, continuous anticipation, monitoring and analysis, including cross-border and cross-sectoral risks, while avoiding duplication of existing structures and without affecting Member States’ primary responsibilities. Those permanent functions should be carried out through the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC), which should continue to provide the central point for operational coordination with Member States’ authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions, agencies and bodies, as well as Commission services. The outcomes of those permanent monitoring and analysis tasks should be shared with the Council and the national contact points designated pursuant to this Regulation through dedicated direct communication channels. Where those permanent monitoring and analysis functions indicate that a cross-border and cross-sectoral crisis is imminent or has occurred that may require coordination at Union level, the ERCC should be in a position to recommend to the Presidency of the Council the activation of the Integrated Political Crisis Response arrangements. Any such activation should be taken in accordance with Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993. |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment clarifies that the ERCC, as the Union’s permanent 24/7 coordination structure, should carry out continuous monitoring, analysis and situational awareness for cross-border and cross-sectoral crises. It avoids duplication, strengthens preparedness, and ensures that any move towards political crisis coordination is informed by a permanent operational and analytical capability.
Amendment 357
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. | (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established, while fully respecting national competences and without prejudice to specific health preparedness and response planning and governance as defined in Regulation (EU) 2022/2371. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing sectoral preparedness and response structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission agencies and services including DG SANTE and DG HERA, and relevant Union agencies such as EMA and ECDC. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. |
Or. en
Amendment 358
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. | (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall be integrated into the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. |
Or. fr
Amendment 359
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. | (27) The multifaceted and cumulative nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. |
Or. en
Amendment 360
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. | (27) The multifaceted nature of crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of operations at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Support Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. |
Or. it
Amendment 361
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27 a) In order to facilitate the Union response to cross-border and cross-sectoral crises where the conditions laid down in this Regulation are met, a Union Cross-border and Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established as part of the Union Mechanism. The Hub should operate through and in synergy with the ERCC, building on its analytical, scientific, situational awareness and 24/7 operational capacities. The creation and operation of the Hub should not affect the mandate and responsibilities of the ERCC under this Regulation. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in full respect of the role and competences of the High Representative. Where relevant, the Hub should also cooperate with the Union structures and agencies responsible for preparedness for and response to serious cross-border threats to health, including HERA, ECDC and EMA, in full respect of their respective mandates and of the governance framework established under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371, in order to avoid duplication and ensure coherence between cross-border and cross-sectoral crisis response and Union health emergency preparedness and response. The Hub should become operational only upon activation of the Integrated Political Crisis Response arrangements, including where such a decision follows a recommendation by the ERCC. Throughout the period of its activation, the Hub should operate under the operational lead of the ERCC, which should ensure continuity of coordination, communication and situational awareness. The Hub should act within the framework of the IPCR arrangements and on the basis of the tasks assigned to it under this Regulation. Operational support by the Hub should remain limited to the clearly defined tasks laid down in this Regulation and should cease upon deactivation of the relevant arrangements. |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment clarifies that the Hub is not a parallel permanent structure, but a crisis-coordination function operating through the ERCC and activated only when IPCR arrangements are triggered. It also ensures coherence with EEAS and Union health emergency structures, while fully respecting their respective mandates and avoiding duplication.
Amendment 362
Adam Jarubas, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Ewa Kopacz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27 a) In order to ensure continuous anticipation, monitoring and coordinated management of cross-sectoral crises at Union level, the Hub should perform permanent tasks including the monitoring of cross-sectoral and all-hazard risks, the preparation of regular operational outlook briefings, the gathering and analysis of cross-sectoral information from relevant Commission services, and other agencies on their field of expertise, in particular EUSPA, EASA, EMSA and FRONTEX and, where appropriate, the European External Action Service, and the sharing of relevant outcomes with the Council and the Member States through the Integrated Political Crisis Response web platform; the Hub should also contribute to the organisation and conduct of Union-wide cross-sectoral preparedness exercises. Where the Integrated Political Crisis Response arrangements established by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993 are activated, the Hub should monitor the crisis concerned and provide situational awareness in support of Union decision-making, including, where appropriate, by contributing to the Integrated Situational Awareness and Analysis capability, and may, upon assignment by the Council in accordance with those arrangements, support the response at technical and operational level, including through facilitating information-sharing and deploying experts, in order to strengthen the Union’s overall preparedness and response capacity. |
Or. en
Amendment 363
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27a) Local and regional authorities play a key role in crisis management, being on the frontline of intervention and emergency response, including risk prevention. They assure the direct protection of citizens, manage the immediate impact of crises at local level and coordinate the initial intervention measures. The Mechanism should therefore recognise and support this role, including by facilitating rapid access to resources, improving information flows and involving local and regional authorities in operational coordination, with full respect for Member State competences. |
Or. ro
Amendment 364
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 b (new)
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| (27 b) Once the Hub becomes operational, it should carry out its tasks in two successive modes depending on the level of IPCR activation, pursuant to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993. In information-sharing or full activation mode, the Hub should monitor the crisis concerned, provide updated situational awareness, and share relevant outputs with the Council, the relevant Commission services and the designated national contact points through dedicated direct communication channels and, where appropriate, through the IPCR web platform, feeding relevant information into the Integrated Situational Awareness and Analysis capability where appropriate. In full activation mode, the Council may additionally assign to the Hub tasks to support the response to cross-border and cross-sectoral crises at technical and operational level, including facilitating information sharing and deploying experts. In executing such tasks, the ERCC should coordinate the deployed experts and resources. The tasks carried out by the Hub in information-sharing or full activation mode should cease upon deactivation of the relevant IPCR arrangements in accordance with Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993; any additional technical and operational support assigned in full activation mode should likewise cease upon deactivation of the relevant IPCR full activation. |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment clarifies the Hub’s role once activated by distinguishing between information-sharing and full activation modes under the IPCR. It limits additional technical and operational tasks to cases of full activation and ensures that such tasks end automatically when the relevant IPCR arrangements are deactivated.
Amendment 365
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27 c) In carrying out their tasks under this Regulation, the ERCC and, where activated, the Hub should process operational and situational information relevant to cross-border and cross-sectoral disasters and crises, including, in particular, early warning information, data derived from Union space programmes - notably Copernicus, Galileo and IRIS² - notifications made through the Common Emergency Communication and Information System (CECIS), and information flowing from other relevant Union risk management instruments. The ERCC is already equipped, pursuant to Article 25(4) of this Regulation, to receive and process EU classified information. Neither the ERCC nor the Hub should, however, process information subject to national security classification or falling within the national security architecture of Member States unless the Member State concerned has given its express consent to the sharing of such information. The originator control principle should apply in full: no Member State should be required to share information of a military, intelligence or security-sensitive nature, and any such information that is shared should not be further transmitted or used in operational decisions without the express authorisation of the transmitting Member State. The processing of personal data in the framework of this Regulation should be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council. EU classified information should be handled in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU and Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444. This Regulation should not be construed as creating any obligation for Member States to integrate their intelligence services, armed forces or other security-sensitive structures into the information architecture of the ERCC or the Hub. |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment provides legal and political safeguards for information handling by the ERCC and, where activated, the Hub. It clarifies that sensitive information may only be processed in line with Union security and data protection rules and that Member States retain full control over the sharing and further use of national security-sensitive information.
Amendment 366
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, the Crisis Coordination Hub will also coordinate closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11. The activities of the Hub will, where relevant, align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. | deleted |
| 11 COM(2025)148 final. |
Or. it
Amendment 367
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, the Crisis Coordination Hub will also coordinate closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11 . The activities of the Hub will, where relevant, align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. | (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, the ERCC and, where activated, the Hub should coordinate, where relevant, closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11. Such coordination should not create parallel operational chains and should remain without prejudice to the role of the ERCC under this Regulation and to the respective mandates of other Union crisis management structures. The activities of the ERCC and, where relevant, the Hub should align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. |
| 11 COM(2025)148 final. | 11 COM(2025)148 final. |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment ensures that cooperation with the Commission’s internal security architecture strengthens coherence without creating parallel operational chains. It preserves the role of the ERCC and prevents overlaps with other Union crisis management structures, while improving interoperability and secure information-sharing.
Amendment 368
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, the Crisis Coordination Hub will also coordinate closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11. The activities of the Hub will, where relevant, align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. | (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, the Crisis Coordination Hub will also coordinate closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11. The activities of the Hub will, where relevant, align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. The Council and the Commission must make sure not to create new entities that could unnecessarily complicate structures whose essence is to be agile and resilient. |
| 11 COM(2025)148 final. | 11 COM(2025)148 final. |
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Amendment 369
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
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| (28 a) In order to ensure coherence between the governance of the Union response to cross-border and cross-sectoral crises and the financial support provided under this Regulation, Union financial support to cross-border and cross-sectoral crisis response should be linked to a request for assistance under the Union Mechanism and to the activation of the Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) arrangements in full activation mode. Such support should complement assistance provided under the Union Mechanism and should not create an autonomous financial response track detached from the operational and political conditions laid down in this Regulation. In exceptional and duly justified cases, such support may include procurement by the Commission, grants to Member States for the procurement of material means and necessary enabling services, and increased Union financing reflecting the scale and impact of the crisis. |
Or. en
Amendment 370
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (28 a) In the area of health emergency preparedness and response, the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the cross-cutting impact health threats can have on all sectors of our society and of the economy. More recent crisis, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, have also demonstrated that every crisis carries a health dimension. It is therefore important to ensure, when relevant, coordination between existing health emergency preparedness and response structures such as the Health Security Committee, the HERA Board and the Health Crisis Board, and the Crisis Coordination Hub. |
Or. en
Amendment 371
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (29) Provisions of this Regulation which are addressed to Member States should be understood as being addressed also to associated countries. However, while this Regulation may complement the implementation of other Union risk management instruments in cases of cross-sectoral crises, countries associated to the Union Mechanism should not be involved unless they fall under the scope of the supported instrument. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 372
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (29) Provisions of this Regulation which are addressed to Member States should be understood as being addressed also to associated countries. However, while this Regulation may complement the implementation of other Union risk management instruments in cases of cross-sectoral crises, countries associated to the Union Mechanism should not be involved unless they fall under the scope of the supported instrument. | (29) Provisions of this Regulation which are addressed to Member States should be understood as being addressed also to associated countries. However, while this Regulation may complement the implementation of other Union risk management instruments in case of crisis, countries associated to the Union Mechanism should not be involved unless they fall under the scope of the supported instrument. |
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Amendment 373
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (30) Rules should provide that requests for assistance under the Union Mechanism may be made by the affected country, whether it is a Member State or a third country, as well as by the United Nations and its agencies or an international organisation specifically identified for this purpose. Such requests for assistance should be allowed to identify the kind of civil protection or relief needed to address the emergency, including where the request is for dual-use assets. | (30) Rules should provide that requests for assistance under the Union Mechanism may be made by the affected Member State, as well as by the United Nations and its agencies or an international organisation specifically identified for this purpose. Such requests for assistance should be allowed to identify the kind of civil protection or relief needed to address the emergency. |
Or. en
Amendment 374
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (31) Member States, supported by the Commission, and as appropriate Union delegations in third countries, should ensure that all appropriate measures are taken for the timely transport of assistance they offer, including as regards the preparation of transport, availability and deployability of such assistance. | (31) Member States, supported by the Commission, should ensure that all appropriate measures are taken for the timely transport of assistance they offer, including as regards the preparation of transport, availability and deployability of such assistance. |
Or. en
Amendment 375
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. | (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country following a respective request from the Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. |
Or. en
Amendment 376
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. | (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards, as a priority for the Member State concerned. |
Or. fr
Amendment 377
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. | (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. |
Or. en
Amendment 378
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (32a) The Mechanism should make efficient use of the Union’s space capabilities, including the Galileo and Copernicus systems, for monitoring, early detection and risk assessment, as well as in support of interventions, including through the provision of real-time data, the pinpointing of resources and operational coordination, with a view to supporting decision-making and strengthening prevention, preparedness and rapid response capacities. |
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Amendment 379
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33) In order to ensure operational readiness, in particular in wildfire risk areas during the summer season and other areas experiencing recurring seasonal risks, the Union Mechanism should enable the pre-positioning of response capacities in Member States to address those risks. This proactive measure should enhance the Union's readiness to combat recurring disasters, mitigating their devastating impact on lives, homes, and the environment. At the same time, this action should facilitate the sharing of technical and operational knowledge across various scenarios and fire contexts, reinforce interoperability, and improve the concept of host nation support for response capacities. Where those capacities and intervention teams would be required to respond to a disaster during their pre-positioning, rules on response should apply, particularly as regards the cost of their operation. | (33) In order to ensure operational readiness, in particular in wildfire risk areas during the summer season and other areas experiencing recurring seasonal risks, the Union Mechanism should enable the pre-positioning of response capacities in Member States facing those risks to strengthen their capacity to timely and effectively address those risks. This proactive measure should enhance the Union's readiness to combat recurring disasters, mitigating their devastating impact on lives and livelihoods, homes and property, the environment and biodiversity, and cultural and natural heritage. At the same time, this action should facilitate the sharing of technical and operational knowledge across various scenarios and fire contexts, reinforce interoperability, and improve the concept of host nation support for response capacities. Where those capacities and intervention teams would be required to respond to a disaster during their pre-positioning, rules on response should apply, particularly as regards the cost of their operation. |
Or. en
Amendment 380
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33) In order to ensure operational readiness, in particular in wildfire risk areas during the summer season and other areas experiencing recurring seasonal risks, the Union Mechanism should enable the pre-positioning of response capacities in Member States to address those risks. This proactive measure should enhance the Union's readiness to combat recurring disasters, mitigating their devastating impact on lives, homes, and the environment. At the same time, this action should facilitate the sharing of technical and operational knowledge across various scenarios and fire contexts, reinforce interoperability, and improve the concept of host nation support for response capacities. Where those capacities and intervention teams would be required to respond to a disaster during their pre-positioning, rules on response should apply, particularly as regards the cost of their operation. | (33) In order to ensure operational readiness, in particular in wildfire risk areas during the summer season and other areas experiencing recurring seasonal risks, the Union Mechanism should enable the pre-positioning of response capacities in Member States to address those risks. This proactive measure should enhance the Union's readiness to combat recurring disasters, mitigating their devastating impact on lives and livelihoods, homes, the environment and biodiversity. At the same time, this action should facilitate the sharing of technical and operational knowledge across various scenarios and fire contexts, reinforce interoperability, and improve the concept of host nation support for response capacities. Where those capacities and intervention teams would be required to respond to a disaster during their pre-positioning, rules on response should apply, particularly as regards the cost of their operation. |
Or. en
Amendment 381
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33a) Calls for the hours of voluntary work by civil protection forces not to be counted towards the minimum rules on workers’ health and safety, in particular as regards the maximum number of working hours allowed and the minimum rest periods to be complied with, under Directive 2003/88/EC concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time. |
Or. fr
Amendment 382
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. | (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent, more intense and more destructive, causing ecological damage as well as socio-economic stress, with the tragic loss of human life and significant economic damage; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. Preparedness and response capacities developed to address wildfires also contribute to strengthening the Union’s overall resilience to other type of crises, including climate-related, environmental and hybrid emergencies, given their cross-sectoral nature and the similar operational requirements involved. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. |
| 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). | 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). |
| 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). | 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 383
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. | (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. Financial support to research and development programmes to create a European value chain for aerial firefighting means should be supported through ECF programmes, including Horizon Europe. |
| 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). | 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). |
| 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). | 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 384
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. | (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. Orders for these capacities should, as a matter of priority, be placed with European companies whose production is wholly or partly carried out on European soil in order to strengthen our strategic autonomy. |
| 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). | 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). |
| 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). | 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 385
Pascal Arimont, Željana Zovko, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Michalis Hadjipantela, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. | (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. In consideration of the European Commission's Communication on integrated wildfire risk management, presented on 25 March 2026 and in order to ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. |
| 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). | 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). |
| 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). | 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 386
Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. | (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense, especially where there is dry vegetation accumulation due to inadequate land management and a decrease in traditional activities, including livestock grazing; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. |
| 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). | 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I , 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). |
| 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). | 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). |
Or. ro
Amendment 387
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) With rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. | (34) With climate change resulting in rising temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the risk of wildfires in the Union is increasing and such fires are becoming more frequent and more intense; at the same time the limited availability of specialised response capacities, including amphibious aerial forest-fire-fighting means, remains a major concern and constitutes the Union’s principal operational challenge where multiple wildfires occur simultaneously. To ensure a smooth transition to the full implementation of rescEU, the Union-level reserve of capacities established by Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , it is essential to prolong that transitional period as laid down in Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 until 2034, so that the Union can continue financing national aerial fire-fighting means and make them available for response operations under the Union Mechanism while the permanent rescEU aerial forest-fire-fighting fleet is being progressively established; those new aerial-fire-fighting means, financed under rescEU, are currently under development and are expected to become progressively available starting in 2028. |
| 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). | 12 Decision (EU) 2019/420 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2019 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 77I, 20.3.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2019/420/oj). |
| 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). | 13 Decision (EU) 2023/2671 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU to extend the rescEU transitional period (OJ L, 2023/2671, 28.11.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/2671/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 388
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (36) To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool (‘ECPP’) should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415, in response operations under the Union Mechanism. | (36) The European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) provides the frontline response capacity of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and is a key tool for bolstering Member States' capacity to efficiently and effectively address disasters and crises. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, further strengthening the capacities of Member States and the European Civil Protection Pool must be a priority mission of the EU Mechanism. To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415, in response operations under the Union Mechanism. |
| 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). | 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). |
Or. it
Amendment 389
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (36) To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool (‘ECPP’) should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415 , in response operations under the Union Mechanism. | (36) To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool (‘ECPP’) should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415 , in response operations under the Union Mechanism. Those response capacities may be drawn from competent services or other relevant entities designated for civil protection purposes, including, where appropriate, non-governmental and volunteer-based organisations. |
| 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). | 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 390
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool (‘ECPP’) should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415, in response operations under the Union Mechanism. | (36) To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool (‘ECPP’) should be simplified. Additionally, this reserve should be strengthened, including through joint training, and higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704,15 in response operations under the Union Mechanism. |
| 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). | 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 391
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (36 a) In addition to strengthening overall existing capacities, rescEU should be part of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism to respond to overwhelming situations as a last resort where capacities at national level and those pre-committed by the Member States to the European Civil Protection Pool are not, in the circumstances, able to ensure an effective response to a disaster. It remains primarily the responsibility of the Member States to maintain adequate response capacities. |
Or. en
Amendment 392
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up. The Commission, in close cooperation with Member States, should consider the possibility of collectively and individually procuring additional firefighting capacities, such as airplanes and helicopters, and relevant innovative technologies. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, it is of utmost importance that the use of solutions developed and manufactured in the Union are promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. In view of ensuring a high and uniform level of operational and rescuers' safety, and interoperability, aerial capacities that form a part of rescEU should comply with harmonised Union aviation safety certification requirements. Unrestricted certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency should be ensured, as it contributes to mutual trust among Member States and enhances the effectiveness and reliability of Union-level disaster response operations. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
Or. en
Amendment 393
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Union should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, by scaling them up and developing additional ones. The Commission should produce every 5 years a strategic plan on the overall development of rescEU capacities, based notably on the risk assessment and gap analysis on that matter. This strategic plan should include an indicative target list of additional rescEU capacities that may be created. The Commission should, where appropriate, on the basis of that indicative target list, submit a proposal to the Council for the creation of new types of rescEU capacities. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including, where appropriate, support for infrastructure necessary for the storage and management of rescEU capacities, such as warehouses. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
Or. en
Amendment 394
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU was established to provide assistance in overwhelming situations where overall existing capacities at national level and those pre-committed by Member States to the European Civil Protection Pool are unable to ensure an effective response. rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones, in consultation with Member States. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
Or. it
Amendment 395
Lena Düpont, Christine Schneider, Andrea Wechsler, Pascal Arimont, Tomas Tobé, Oliver Schenk
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. Additional expertise stemming from Ukrainian civil protection services for the upholding and maintaining critical societal infrastructure should be taken on board including by institutionalising a structural format of expert exchange on various levels. |
Or. en
Amendment 396
Olivier Chastel, Grégory Allione, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Martin Hojsík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. Existing operational medical and public health capacities under this Mechanism, such as the European Medical Corps, which enable the rapid deployment of medical teams and expertise in health emergencies on a voluntary basis, should be further strengthened and developed. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
Or. en
Amendment 397
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU was established to provide assistance in situations where the existing resources at national level and those pre-committed by Member States to the European Civil Protection Pool are unable to ensure an effective response. Since its establishment, rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Union Strategy of Preparedness, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
Or. en
Amendment 398
Ondřej Dostál
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones, while ensuring complete transparency of all contracts concluded and funds expended. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response, while maintaining full transparency and accountability towards EU citizens. |
Or. en
Amendment 399
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations when Member States have been unable to respond to a crisis on their own. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
Or. fr
Amendment 400
Leire Pajín, Christophe Clergeau, César Luena, Javi López, Marta Temido, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Annalisa Corrado, Thomas Bajada, Victor Negrescu, Elena Sancho Murillo, Sakis Arnaoutoglou
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37 a) The rescEU medical countermeasures stockpiles serve as an EU-level safety net, complementing national capacities, to respond to health emergencies including pandemics and other biological, radiological and nuclear threats, by making critical medical countermeasures available. The establishment of these stockpiles has shown that health crises require a dedicated and tailored approach. Medical countermeasures require evidence-based decisions on composition and quantities, have strict expiration dates and storage requirements, and are subject to stringent regulatory frameworks that distinguish them from other emergency capacities. The strategic stockpiling of medical countermeasures at EU-level in this Regulation is based on the Comprehensive Health Threat Assessment and the Compendium on Stockpiling developed with rescEU Member States that allow to identify which medical countermeasures should be stockpiled and how. Effective health emergency preparedness requires stockpiling not only of finished medicinal products, but also of active pharmaceutical ingredients, unfinished products and investigational or otherwise non-authorised products. A dedicated framework for medical countermeasures stockpiling is necessary to ensure coherence with Union health emergency preparedness and response objectives in a way that complements national stockpiling efforts and ensures equitable access. The synergy and complementarity between rescEU and Medical Countermeasures Strategic Stockpile would constitute a key element in ensuring the effective functioning of the system. |
Or. en
Amendment 401
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Martin Hojsík, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Jérémy Decerle, Michal Wiezik, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37 a) The capacities covered by the European Civil Protection Pool and rescEU should, where appropriate, include innovative technologies applied for the purposes of civil protection, drawing on lessons learned from recent global crises and crises in Europe, including, where relevant, civil and military defence technologies. Experience gained from the use of unmanned systems in Ukraine, such as aerial drones, ground robots and underwater drones, as well as artificial intelligence capabilities, could provide valuable insights for applications in reconnaissance, wildfire management, logistics or medical evacuation. Such technologies could be able to contribute both to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of response services and to enhance the protection of first responders. |
Or. en
Amendment 402
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (38) rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in case a natural or human-induced hazard reaches a significant scale and is of international concern. Such deployment should be considered where the Union has an interest to respond to the emergency or where a crisis has the potential to impact the Union, including where the crisis threatens Union citizens, requires urgent intervention, and was notified under other Union instruments or international response mechanisms. | (38) rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in case a natural or human-induced hazard reaches a significant scale and is of international concern. Such deployment should be considered where the Union has an interest to respond to the emergency or where a crisis has the potential to impact the Union, including where the crisis threatens Union citizens, requires urgent intervention, and was notified under other Union instruments or international response mechanisms, including International Humanitarian Law and the Union Humanitarian Aid Regulation. |
Or. en
Amendment 403
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (38) rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in case a natural or human-induced hazard reaches a significant scale and is of international concern. Such deployment should be considered where the Union has an interest to respond to the emergency or where a crisis has the potential to impact the Union, including where the crisis threatens Union citizens, requires urgent intervention, and was notified under other Union instruments or international response mechanisms. | (38) rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in case a natural or human-induced hazard reaches a significant scale and is of international concern, including public health hazard. Such deployment should be considered where the Union has an interest to respond to the emergency or where a crisis has the potential to impact the Union, including where the crisis threatens Union citizens, requires urgent intervention, and was notified under other Union instruments or international response mechanisms. |
Or. en
Amendment 404
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (39) Private sector cooperation should be further strengthened by channelling donations of disaster relief items to existing capacities under rescEU, hosted by Member States. Donations should be channelled through the Member States hosting rescEU capacities, subject to quality assurance before possible dispatching. Rules should be established enabling the setting up of logistical hubs for the purpose of pooling assistance or warehouses stockpiling rescEU capacities that may be received from the private sector. | (39) Private sector cooperation should be further strengthened within the Hub in order to draw on the methods developed by companies identified as strategic. Cooperation will make it possible to channel donations of disaster relief items to existing capacities under rescEU, hosted by Member States. Donations should be channelled through the Member States hosting rescEU capacities, subject to quality assurance before possible dispatching. Rules should be established enabling the setting up of logistical hubs for the purpose of pooling assistance or warehouses stockpiling rescEU capacities that may be received from the private sector. |
Or. fr
Amendment 405
Nikolas Farantouris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (39) Private sector cooperation should be further strengthened by channelling donations of disaster relief items to existing capacities under rescEU, hosted by Member States. Donations should be channelled through the Member States hosting rescEU capacities, subject to quality assurance before possible dispatching. Rules should be established enabling the setting up of logistical hubs for the purpose of pooling assistance or warehouses stockpiling rescEU capacities that may be received from the private sector. | (39) Along with increased public funding, private sector cooperation should be further strengthened by channelling donations of disaster relief items to existing capacities under rescEU, hosted by Member States. Donations should be channelled through the Member States hosting rescEU capacities, subject to quality assurance before possible dispatching. Rules should be established enabling the setting up of logistical hubs for the purpose of pooling assistance or warehouses stockpiling rescEU capacities that may be received from the private sector. |
Or. en
Amendment 406
Grégory Allione, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Stine Bosse, Jérémy Decerle, Katri Kulmuni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. | (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. In particular, innovative approaches leveraging participatory monitoring and citizen engagement, including through streamers, gaming communities, and online platforms, have demonstrated potential to complement traditional surveillance systems by mobilizing attentive and digitally active audiences. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. |
Or. en
Amendment 407
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. | (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and national, regional and local crisis alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities, especially in "white zones" in the Union, where mobile phone coverage is non-existent or severely limited and by introducing stress tests on the resilience of emergency operation centres. |
Or. en
Amendment 408
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. | (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and should be designed to anticipate the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. |
Or. en
Amendment 409
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Andrzej Buła, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. | (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens, especially in cases of cross-border disaster and cross-border crisis. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. |
Or. en
Amendment 410
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. | (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities and to consider equivalent warning systems. |
Or. fr
Amendment 411
Sirpa Pietikäinen, Pascal Arimont
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. | (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as part of the European Critical Communication System (EUCCS), as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. The Galileo Early Warning Satellite Service should contribute to enhance awareness and quick reaction capability, informing the population in the aftermath of a disaster. The robust and trustworthy Satellite Navigation services provided by Galileo should be privileged to deploy and coordinate rapid intervention under any circumstances and in areas exposed to specific risks, including acts of terrorism and sabotage, technological, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats (CBRN). EGNOS, as a regional satellite-based augmentation system, plays a crucial role in enabling highly precise and reliable localisation and navigation operations, thereby supporting safety-critical applications and enhancing the effectiveness and resilience of emergency response and disaster management actions. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. |
Or. en
Amendment 412
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. | (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union, through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning and response systems for prevention and preparedness action. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. This public warning and response system must be based on reliable information which the public trusts in order to maximise its impact. |
Or. fr
Amendment 413
Adam Jarubas, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Ewa Kopacz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. | (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. The Galileo Emergency Service should be fully fledged and cross-border operational to ensure readiness to issuing timely alerts to citizens facing disasters. |
Or. en
Amendment 414
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. | (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems, and include recommendations on public warning in its Union Disaster Resilience Goals developed by the Commission in cooperation with Member States in Article 13. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. |
Or. en
Amendment 415
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. | (41) To enhance the preparedness for disasters and crises, the Union, through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. |
Or. it
Amendment 416
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (41 a) The integration and enhancement of cross-border detection and early warning systems are essential for a rapid and effective response to health threats. Wastewater monitoring provides a cost-effective and reliable means for the early detection of pathogens, variants and antimicrobial resistance, often ahead of clinical cases, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Such approaches should therefore be further integrated, in coordination with Member States, into Union preparedness and response frameworks to reinforce early warning capacities. |
Or. en
Amendment 417
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (42) The Union Mechanism should consolidate and pool together the analytical and scientific capacities necessary for operational preparedness in Union-coordinated response under a scientific and technical advisory facility (STAF). This facility should act as a supporting pillar for the ERCC, the Hub and Member States. STAF should provide expert analysis as well as scientific and technical insights, contributing to enhanced operational preparedness, analysis and situational awareness. This initiative should adopt a service-oriented, all-hazards and cross-sectorial approach to anticipate, prepare for and address disasters and crises, complementing the research and development work of the Commission in-house science and knowledge service (Joint Research Centre). | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 418
César Luena, Leire Pajín
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (42) The Union Mechanism should consolidate and pool together the analytical and scientific capacities necessary for operational preparedness in Union-coordinated response under a scientific and technical advisory facility (STAF). This facility should act as a supporting pillar for the ERCC, the Hub and Member States. STAF should provide expert analysis as well as scientific and technical insights, contributing to enhanced operational preparedness, analysis and situational awareness. This initiative should adopt a service-oriented, all-hazards and cross-sectorial approach to anticipate, prepare for and address disasters and crises, complementing the research and development work of the Commission in-house science and knowledge service (Joint Research Centre). | (42) The Union Mechanism should consolidate and pool together the analytical and scientific capacities necessary for operational preparedness in Union-coordinated response under a scientific and technical advisory facility (STAF). This facility should act as a supporting pillar for the ERCC, the Hub and Member States and, in particular, should ensure access to expertise in climate science, environmental protection and public health. STAF should provide expert analysis as well as scientific and technical insights, contributing to enhanced operational preparedness, analysis and situational awareness. This initiative should adopt a service-oriented, all-hazards and cross-sectorial approach to anticipate, prepare for and address disasters and crises, complementing the research and development work of the Commission in-house science and knowledge service (Joint Research Centre). |
Or. en
Amendment 419
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Valérie Deloge, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (42a) The Union Mechanism should consolidate and pool together the analytical and scientific capacities necessary for operational preparedness in Union-coordinated response under a scientific and technical advisory facility (STAF) integrated into the ERCC. STAF should provide expert analysis as well as scientific and technical insights, contributing to enhanced operational preparedness, analysis and situational awareness. This initiative should adopt a service-oriented, all-hazards and cross-sectorial approach to anticipate, prepare for and address disasters and crises, complementing the research and development work of the Commission in-house science and knowledge service (Joint Research Centre). |
Or. fr
Amendment 420
Catarina Martins, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State and ensure that this evacuation capacity is sustained, expanded and adapted specifically to the needs of vulnerable patient groups, including persons requiring uninterrupted or time-sensitive treatment. Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. |
Or. en
Amendment 421
Laurent Castillo, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Ondřej Knotek, Valérie Deloge
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation, while preparing for the possibility of health crises and threats that are currently unknown and for which those common rules may not always be applicable. |
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Amendment 422
Antonella Sberna, Nicola Procaccini, Pietro Fiocchi, Sergio Berlato, Stefano Cavedagna, Paolo Inselvini, Ruggero Razza, Carlo Ciccioli, Michele Picaro
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State or third country; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. |
Or. it
Amendment 423
Christophe Clergeau, Pierre Jouvet, Leire Pajín, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State, addressing the specific needs of vulnerable patient groups requiring uninterrupted or time-sensitive care. Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. |
Or. en
Amendment 424
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub and liaison with relevant actors on the ground, including NATO or other military units where appropriate; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. |
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Amendment 425
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Michalis Hadjipantela, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal, Maria Walsh
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fires in North Macedonia and Crans-Montana, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. |
Or. en
Amendment 426
Aurelijus Veryga
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (44) Recognising the importance of fostering international cooperation in the field of civil protection, and without prejudice to rules governing the association of third countries to the Union Mechanism, it is essential for the Commission to engage in coordinated efforts with third countries having similar objectives in disaster risk management and civil protection. That should allow the Commission to align policy priorities and coordinate operations with national authorities of third countries designated as strategic partner countries. | (44) Recognising the importance of fostering international cooperation in the field of civil protection and without prejudice to rules governing the association of third countries to the Union Mechanism, it is essential for the Commission to engage in coordinated efforts with NATO and third countries having similar objectives in disaster risk management and civil protection and health preparedness. That should allow the Commission to strengthen the EU-NATO cooperation align policy priorities and coordinate operations with national authorities of third countries designated as strategic partner countries. |
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Amendment 427
Adam Jarubas, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Ewa Kopacz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (44) Recognising the importance of fostering international cooperation in the field of civil protection, and without prejudice to rules governing the association of third countries to the Union Mechanism, it is essential for the Commission to engage in coordinated efforts with third countries having similar objectives in disaster risk management and civil protection. That should allow the Commission to align policy priorities and coordinate operations with national authorities of third countries designated as strategic partner countries. | (44) Recognising the importance of fostering international cooperation in the field of civil protection, and without prejudice to rules governing the association of third countries to the Union Mechanism, it is essential for the Commission and relevant agencies such as FRONTEX, EUSPA, EMSA, EASA to engage in coordinated efforts with third countries having similar objectives in disaster risk management and civil protection. That should allow the Commission to align policy priorities and coordinate operations with national authorities of third countries designated as strategic partner countries. |
Or. en
Amendment 428
Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (49) Where assistance under the Union Mechanism contributes to a Union humanitarian response, particularly in complex emergencies, actions receiving financial assistance under this Regulation should adhere to the humanitarian principles and the principles on the use of civil protection and military resources set out in the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. These actions should also take into consideration other humanitarian emergency response funded by the Union, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and objectives. The Union Mechanism should replace the Union Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . | (49) Where assistance under the Union Mechanism contributes to a Union humanitarian response, particularly in complex emergencies, actions receiving financial assistance under this Regulation should adhere to the humanitarian principles and the principles on the use of civil protection and military resources set out in the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. These actions should also take into consideration other humanitarian emergency response funded by the Union, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and objectives, as well as coordination with relevant humanitarian actors, including the United Nations, the components of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and other relevant civil society actors. The Union Mechanism should replace the Union Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . |
| 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2013/1313/oj). | 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2013/1313/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 429
Pascal Arimont, Sunčana Glavak, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Lena Düpont, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dolors Montserrat, Oliver Schenk, Christian Doleschal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (49) Where assistance under the Union Mechanism contributes to a Union humanitarian response, particularly in complex emergencies, actions receiving financial assistance under this Regulation should adhere to the humanitarian principles and the principles on the use of civil protection and military resources set out in the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. These actions should also take into consideration other humanitarian emergency response funded by the Union, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and objectives. The Union Mechanism should replace the Union Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . | (49) Where assistance under the Union Mechanism contributes to a Union humanitarian response, particularly in complex emergencies, actions receiving financial assistance under this Regulation should adhere to the humanitarian principles, as codified in International Humanitarian Law (IHL), ratified by all 27 EU Member States, and the principles on the use of civil protection and military resources set out in the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. These actions should also take into consideration other humanitarian emergency response funded by the Union, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and objectives. The Union Mechanism should replace the Union Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council18. |
| 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2013/1313/oj). | 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2013/1313/oj). |
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