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amendment list, 22 June 2026

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034 and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/955 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509

Document CJ71-AM-790089 · (COM(2025)0565 – C100179/2025 – 2025/0240(COD))

Committee on Budgets Committee on Regional Development Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Amendment 655

Rosa Serrano Sierra, Marcos Ros Sempere

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) Urban and rural mobility are critical components of the European transport ecosystem. Urban areas encounter substantial challenges regarding safety, congestion and environmental sustainability. In that context, urban mobility should be improved in particular through the establishment of sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1679. Multimodal passenger hubs and freight terminals that facilitate first and last mile connections should be developed to prevent and reduce capacity bottlenecks hampering multimodality along the TEN-T. Furthermore, the promotion of public transport and active modes, particularly in urban nodes, contributes to modal shift and the Union’s climate goals, improves public health, reduces congestion, offers last mile solutions and provides economic benefits. In rural areas, and particularly when supporting and reinforcing the right to stay, rural mobility strategies should be designed and implemented, particularly in sparsely populated territories, with a view to address shortage of quality transport infrastructure as well as low frequency of public transport services. Those rural mobility strategies should further take into account that 54% of road deaths occur on rural roads and that specific measures are needed to prevent these fatalities. Taking all of that into consideration, it is necessary that regional and local authorities are closely involved in the design and the implementation of the national and regional partnership plans.

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Amendment 656

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) With the aim of helping to ensure long-term affordable, sustainable and decent housing for all and building on the UN-recognised international benchmark called “30 per cent rule” on housing affordability, measures should support the considerable expansion of social housing as well as affordable housing, prioritising re-purposing, renovation and efficient use of public and private vacant housing stock, complemented by legally binding conditionalities at national level aimed at achieving the goal that no households should be obliged to spend more than 30% of their monthly disposable income on housing costs, in terms of rents or mortgages, housing-related taxes, water and energy bills, with a prioritised tailor-made backing to vulnerable households, for whom spending even 10% or 20% of their monthly disposable income on housing costs can be highly problematic. A predominant role should be given to public, non-profit and limited-profit housing providers and the allocation of funding should also guarantee permanent public ownership of social housing, cost-based rents and reinvestment obligations to uphold the right to safe and healthy housing for all and improve housing renewable-based energy performance in line with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, given that the right to adequate housing is an essential need and a fundamental human right.
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Amendment 657

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) Micro and small enterprises, including artisan, agricultural, agri-food and local manufacturing businesses, are essential to achieving the objectives of the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural development, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security. They make a decisive contribution to sustainable economic growth, the creation of good-quality jobs, the resilience of local supply chains, the competitiveness of the Union and the vitality of rural, coastal, island, mountain, border and less developed areas. However, their participation in Union funding instruments continues to be hampered by excessive administrative burdens, complex procedures, limited administrative capacities and difficulties getting access to information and support services. It is therefore expedient to provide simpler, more accessible and more inclusive support by strengthening technical assistance and support tools in order to improve the absorption capacities of micro and small enterprises and enable them to fully contribute to the Fund’s objectives of cohesion, competitiveness, sustainability, prosperity and security.

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Amendment 658

Ruggero Razza, Francesco Ventola, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) In accordance with the principle of technological neutrality and the objectives of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Net-Zero Industry Act) and Regulation (EU) 2024/795 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform – STEP), the Member States should be afforded the flexibility to include investments in nuclear fission and the related nuclear fuel cycle technologies in their national and regional partnership plans. This is contingent on such projects making a demonstrable contribution to the Union’s general objectives of energy security, strategic autonomy, competitiveness, decarbonisation and access to affordable energy and on their being consistent with the national energy and climate plans formulated under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. Support under this Regulation should therefore remain open to all clean or low-carbon technologies that contribute to the achievement of the Union’s climate targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050, in full compliance with Union law and international commitments.

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Amendment 659

João Oliveira, Valentina Palmisano

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) High-quality, free and universal public services, as well as goods and services of general economic and social interest, supported by decent infrastructure and a sufficient number of workers, are essential to achieve a high standard of social protection and cohesion and to improve access to employment, not least in the most disadvantaged and isolated areas. The provision of these services is complicated by a number of factors including persistent issues with service continuity and insufficient resources. As such, the relevant funds, in particular the cohesion funds, should support a significant increase in public investment in these services with a view to ensuring that they function properly, are modernised and effectively safeguard people’s rights, regardless of territory or region, particularly in areas such as education, health, social support services and facilities for children, older people and persons with disabilities, as well as culture, sport, water, sanitation, energy, communications and public transport.

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Amendment 660

Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, André Rougé, Rody Tolassy, Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) Particular attention should be paid to the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, including through support for science, research and innovation in agronomic techniques, crop development, plant genetics and water-use optimisation, including smart farming solutions, in order to ensure a competitive and productive agricultural base. Such measures should contribute to maintaining and enhancing the productivity and export capacity of European agriculture, strengthening the Union’s food security and sovereignty, preserving employment in rural areas and ensuring a fair remuneration for farmers. They should also take into account distortions arising from differences in regulatory standards between the Union and its trading partners, including those with which the Union has concluded free trade agreements.

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Amendment 661

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) For a more sustainable, better connected and resilient Union, measures should focus on the completion of the trans-European transport and energy networks, which are key for a genuine Energy Union, and decarbonisation projects, including promoting renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, storage and developing smart energy systems, domestic transmission and distribution grids, while enabling regions, sectors and people to address the impacts of the transition towards the Union’s climate target. The trans-European transport networks have to be completed by 2030 for the core network and by 2040 for the extended core network to support the green and digital transition of transport and mobility. Furthermore, measures should be stepped up on climate and water resilience and preparedness with an overarching objective for Union action to prepare for growing climate risks.

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Amendment 662

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) This Regulation recognises the support for tourism as a specific objective, acknowledging it as a strategic sector of the EU economy that contributes significantly to employment, notably through small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to economic, social and territorial cohesion, particularly in regions with structural constraints such as remote, outermost, rural, sparsely populated, peripheral and insular regions. In particular, Member States should prioritise funding via their NRP Plans for supporting tourism and make use of the funding under the NRP Plans in a complementary manner with other programmes such as the European Competitiveness Fund or the Connecting Europe Facility in order to further support the sustainable, resilient and competitive development of the tourism ecosystem across the Union.

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Amendment 663

Jessica Polfjärd

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) The Union's security, industrial competitiveness and quality of life should be supported by decreasing the reliance on fossil fuels, which in light of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and the effects of climate change constitutes a strategic weakness for the Union and the Member States. The transition away from fossil fuels should be promoted by supporting clean and sustainable energy generation in the Union, including stable, base-load energy generation, to strengthen European energy independence, create the conditions for stronger and reliable industrial production within the Union and lower the cost of living.

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Amendment 664

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) Access to affordable and adequate housing is an increasingly important factor for economic development, labour mobility, demographic sustainability and territorial attractiveness. Housing shortages and affordability challenges affect many regions across the Union and may contribute to population decline, labour shortages and social exclusion. The Fund should therefore support investments in social and affordable housing, in particular for young people, families, key workers and vulnerable groups, while respecting Member States’ competences in housing policy.

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Amendment 665

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) Island Member States and regions face permanent structural handicaps, such as geographical isolation, increased transport costs, limited access to markets and dependence on seasonal economic sectors. In accordance with Articles 174 and 349 TFEU, these specificities must be duly taken into account when allocating and implementing the Fund's resources.

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Amendment 666

Esther Herranz García, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) The Union should support projects and policies looking for technological neutrality in the transport sector, in line with its industry capacity and capability, taking into account the economic and employment aspects; the decarbonisation process should be diversified, including different policies such as the electrification, e-fuels, hydrogen or advanced biofuels, such as biomethane.

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Amendment 667

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) The resilience of health systems and universal access to care require a significant upgrade of territorial health infrastructure, including small community hospitals, polyclinics and general practitioners. The JTF should provide for targeted investments for the modernisation and expansion of these facilities, ensuring that no community is deprived of essential health services due to its geographical location or population density.

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Amendment 668

Ciaran Mullooly, Ľubica Karvašová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15a) The Commission and the Member States should recognise access to decent, safe, affordable and accessible housing as a fundamental social priority, and ensure that all relevant EU funding instruments contribute to closing the housing investment gap, with particular attention to the most vulnerable households, young people, persons with disabilities and low and middle income workers.

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Amendment 669

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15b) Urban and rural mobility are critical components of the European transport ecosystem. Urban areas encounter substantial challenges regarding safety, congestion and environmental sustainability. In that context, urban mobility should be improved in particular through the establishment of sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1679. Multimodal passenger hubs and freight terminals that facilitate first and last mile connections should be developed to prevent and reduce capacity bottlenecks hampering multimodality along the TEN-T. Furthermore, the promotion of public transport and active modes, particularly in urban nodes, contributes to modal shift and the Union’s climate goals, improves public health, reduces congestion, offers last mile solutions and provides economic benefits. In rural areas, and particularly when supporting and reinforcing the right to stay, rural mobility strategies should be designed and implemented, particularly in sparsely populated territories, with a view to address shortage of quality transport infrastructure as well as low frequency of public transport services. Those rural mobility strategies should further take into account that 54% of road deaths occur on rural roads and that specific measures are needed to prevent these fatalities. Taking all of that into consideration, it is necessary that regional and local authorities are closely involved in the design and the implementation of the national and regional partnership plans. The promotion of active modes, particularly in urban nodes, contributes to the Union's climate goals, improves public health, reduces congestion, offers last mile solution for passengers and provides economic benefits. When planning or upgrading transport infrastructure due account should be taken of active mode infrastructures, including walking and cycling infrastructures.

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Amendment 670

Ruggero Razza, Francesco Ventola, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15b) Micro and small enterprises, including local artisan and manufacturing activities, play a vital role in strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the Union, particularly in border, mountain, rural and less developed regions, by promoting employment, local supply chains, innovation and resilient industrial ecosystems. However, their actual participation in Union funding programmes has remained limited owing to disproportionate administrative burdens, fragmented governance structures, the absence of suitably qualified or accessible public support bodies, and funding objectives that have often favoured larger or more established market players. Union support measures should therefore be rendered more accessible, simpler and more inclusive with a view to enhancing the absorption capacity of micro and small enterprises and ensuring that they fully contribute to the Union’s competitiveness.

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Amendment 671

João Oliveira, Valentina Palmisano

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15b) The development of diversified economies that cater to economic and social needs is a pillar of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For the purposes of bolstering local production capacities and resources, creating decent, high-quality jobs, promoting balanced regional development models, safeguarding social rights and making it possible to retain people, particularly young people, funding is required in order to support SMEs, productive sectors, the reindustrialisation of economically disadvantaged regions and the modernisation of traditional industries with a view to fully harnessing the production potential thereof.

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Amendment 672

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15b) In view of the growing housing challenges affecting many parts of the Union, including rising housing costs, shortages of affordable housing, territorial disparities and the need to improve the sustainability and resilience of the housing stock, housing considerations should be adequately reflected in National and Regional Partnership Plans. To support economic, social and territorial cohesion, Member States should include a dedicated housing chapter setting out the main challenges, objectives, reforms and investments related to housing and ensuring coordination with regional and local authorities and with relevant Union funding instruments.

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Amendment 673

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15b) Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the European economy, particularly in cohesion regions. Therefore, a significant part of the Fund's support should be directed towards investments that enhance competitiveness, innovation, productivity and access to finance for SMEs.

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Amendment 674

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15c) Households, energy communities, small and medium-sized enterprises and local authorities represent a significant and largely untapped source of investment in the energy transition, contributing directly to the Union's objectives of sustainable prosperity, territorial cohesion, energy security and competitiveness. Such investments face persistent structural barriers including small investment sizes, fragmented demand, higher perceived risk resulting in limited access to capital markets. Grant-based support under the Plans should remain the primary instrument where financial instruments are structurally inappropriate, in particular for capacity building, feasibility and planning phases of energy community projects, where revenue streams are insufficient to service debt. For investments at deployment and scaling stage, the Consumer and Community Energy Investment Component ('CCEIC') provides an efficient use of public resources by mobilising private finance alongside Plan support, reaching actors beyond those eligible for grants. Building renovation deserves particular attention in this regard, and while grant support should be prioritised for energy poor households, vulnerable consumers and residents of social housing, complemented by the dedicated renovation loan instrument under the CCEIC for households in the next income tier who lack sufficient access to capital markets due to limited borrowing power. Middle-income households, while not eligible for grant support, may nonetheless face behavioural and financial barriers that discourage uptake of renovation investments; a range of proportionate incentives can help trigger investment decisions in this group, including blended instruments combining loans with limited grant elements or interest rate subsidies, tax rebates or deductions on renovation expenditure, and other existing national incentive schemes, making efficient use of public resources while mobilising significant private capital. To avoid fragmentation across Member States and ensure replicability and comparable access conditions for citizens and communities across the Union, the Commission, in collaboration with the EIB Group and implementing partners, shall develop standardized financial products to reduce risks and harmonise implementation for the CCEIC that Member States, as well as local and regional authorities, may deploy within their Plans.

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Amendment 675

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15d) In order to provide a clearer framework for measures in cities and functional urban areas, the NRP Plans shall also contain an Urban Chapter prepared in partnership with the relevant urban authorities given that cities and functional urban areas play a central role in delivering the Union's economic, social, and environmental objectives and are key actors in implementing policies related to competitiveness, climate neutrality, resilience, inclusion and territorial cohesion. Given the increasing complexity of urban challenges and the need for integrated responses across administrative boundaries, National and Regional Partnership Plans may include a dedicated Urban Chapter prepared in partnership with the relevant urban authorities, in accordance with the partnership principle and a multilevel governance approach. Where relevant, the chapter should provide a comprehensive overview of the main urban challenges and opportunities and of the contribution of cities and functional urban areas to the achievement of Union objectives, taking into account relevant Union policy frameworks for cities. To ensure effective implementation and coordination, the Urban Chapter should describe the governance arrangements for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of measures affecting urban and metropolitan areas, including the roles and responsibilities of city authorities, metropolitan governance structures, functional urban area arrangements and their representative associations. Where appropriate, the chapter should further set out the planned use of integrated territorial investment measures, community-led local development and other territorial investment measures in urban and metropolitan areas.

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Amendment 676

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 d (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15d) Whereas maritime regions face specific economic, social and environmental challenges, requiring tailored and place-based policy responses; whereas smart specialisation strategies should be further developed to harness the innovation potential of maritime ecosystems; whereas strengthened cooperation, including through the establishment of a European network of maritime regions, would support knowledge-sharing, foster innovation and contribute to territorial development and the attractiveness of these regions;

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Amendment 677

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 e (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(15e) The transition towards a climate-neutral, competitive and sustainable economy will have differentiated impacts across territories, sectors and population groups. Regions and communities facing significant socioeconomic challenges arising from industrial transformation, decarbonisation, demographic change or other structural transitions require targeted and coordinated support to ensure that no person and no place is left behind. National and Regional Partnership Plans should therefore include a dedicated Just Transition Chapter prepared in partnership with the competent national, regional and local authorities, economic and social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders, in accordance with the partnership principle and a multilevel governance approach, providing a comprehensive overview of the territories, sectors and communities most affected by transition-related challenges and identify the principal economic, social, employment, skills, demographic and territorial impacts that need to be addressed. It should set out the strategic objectives, reform and investment measures intended to support a fair transition, strengthen economic diversification and competitiveness, promote quality employment, facilitate reskilling and upskilling, support social inclusion and reduce territorial disparities and explain how those resources will be coordinated to support long-term territorial development and socioeconomic resilience in the affected territories. To ensure coherence and effective delivery, the Just Transition Chapter should describe the governance arrangements for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of transition-related measures, including the roles and responsibilities of the relevant national, regional and local authorities and stakeholders. Where appropriate, the chapter should identify territorial approaches and integrated place-based instruments that contribute to the successful management of transition processes and the strengthening of economic, social and territorial cohesion.

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Amendment 678

Luke Ming Flanagan, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.deleted

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Justification

Defence spending is not in the remit of the National Regional &Partnership Plans (NRPP) The European Union risks eroding its foundational values as a peace project by including defence in these plans. This attempt at circumventing Article 41 of the TEU deeply undermines the core values of the EU. Without strict adherence to treaty boundaries, the EU budget faces heightened risks of fraud and organized financial crime, affecting directly democratic accountability.

Amendment 679

Rody Tolassy, André Rougé, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also support the modernisation, adaptation and strategic reinforcement of the port, airport and logistics infrastructures of the outermost regions, in order to integrate them fully into Europe’s defence and security architecture. In this regard, the ports of the outermost territories could be recognised as outlying hubs for projection, logistical support, maritime surveillance, protection of the Union’s external borders, and response to civilian or military crises. The corresponding investments should facilitate the development of dual-use infrastructures, for both civilian and military purposes, contributing to military mobility, sea lane security, efforts to tackle illegal trafficking, surveillance of the Union’s exclusive economic zones, and efforts to strengthen Europe’s strategic presence in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Pacific regions. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for efforts to tackle illegal immigration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European protection of Member States’ borders, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 680

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should be targeted towards military mobility and strengthening the Unions’ preparedness, civil protection, including for marginalised groups, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice.

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Amendment 681

Emmanouil Fragkos, Galato Alexandraki, Geadis Geadi

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security. These measures should provide particular support to frontline regions protecting the Union's external land and maritime borders, including island and border regions that are under disproportionate pressure from hybrid threats and geopolitical tensions, thereby contributing to protecting the overall security of the European Union.

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Amendment 682

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure, including strategic maritime and air transport links to guarantee the accessibility, connectivity and territorial continuity of the islands and outermost regions, in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 683

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, civil protection, including for groups in vulnerable positions, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure to address both civilian and defence needs in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 684

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence technological and industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, food security, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity and improving the acquisition of relevant skills and qualifications. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure and mobility corridors in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 685

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) Additional and targeted funding should be made available to address the housing crisis in the Member States, which is also reflected in poverty and social exclusion rates throughout the Union. At the same time, action should be taken to boost synergies between the various funds with a view to financing measures designed to meet the need for high-quality, affordable housing. This support should not be used for measures that contribute to speculative practices in the property sector, but should target objectives and measures of a social nature, such as the expansion and modernisation of public housing stocks in the Member States, the promotion of affordable and non-profit housing, and the revitalisation of the social and cooperative sectors in the construction industry. The ultimate purpose of this should be to support Member State policies that promote sustainable urban development models tailored to social needs and territorial specificities.

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Amendment 686

Waldemar Tomaszewski, Aurelijus Veryga

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity , resilience to hybrid threats and disinformation, and civil preparedness. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 687

Nils Ušakovs

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity, resilience to hybrid threats and disinformation, and civil preparedness. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 688

Sabrina Repp, Nora Mebarek, Marcos Ros Sempere, Hannes Heide, Sérgio Gonçalves, Sakis Arnaoutoglou

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s resilience and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s resilience and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity, with a particular focus on dual-use infrastructure and fostering civil-military capabilities. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 689

Esther Herranz García, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure to meet civil as well as defence needs in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 690

Francesco Ventola, Ruggero Razza, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.(16) In the area of the Union’s defence capabilities and security, measures should reinforce the Union’s defence industrial base and military mobility and strengthen the Unions’ preparedness, threat detection, critical energy and transport infrastructure protection and resilience and crisis response, including by strengthening cybersecurity in the public and private sector. This should include measures to develop the dual use TEN-T infrastructure in order to allow for largescale movements of troops and heavy equipment and material at short notice. Measures should also aim to ensure high level of security in the Union, including integration measures that are consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration, Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy, and Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 691

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16a) With regard to the area of freedom, security and justice, the Union measures should ensure the absence of internal border controls for persons and frame a common policy on asylum, immigration and external border control, based on solidarity between Member States, which is fair towards third-country nationals. Those measures should reflect the obectives set out in Regulation (EU) […] establishing Union support for asylum, migration and integration and Regulation (EU) […] establishing the Union support for the Schengen area, for European integrated border management and for the common policy on visas.

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Amendment 692

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16a) Critical energy infrastructures contributing to the Union’s energy security should be considered strategic assets of Union-wide security significance and thus their physical protection, cybersecurity and resilience should be eligible for enhanced support under National and Regional Partnership Plans for investments, recognising their essential contribution to reducing the Union’s strategic energy dependencies and reinforcing collective energy security across the Union and its neighbourhood, as well as serving as deterrance by increasing resilience and raising the cost for any disruptive action.

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Amendment 693

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16a) Measures should also aim to ensure high level of internal security in the Union, in compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and in a manner that is consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) […] Union support for internal security.

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Amendment 694

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16b) Financial support for NRP Plans should be implemented by Member States in a manner that is consistent with the defence capability priorities commonly agreed to by the Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), the Member States’ cooperation within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation established by Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2315, and the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) initiatives and projects. When implementing this Regulation, the Member States should duly take into account the relevant activities carried out by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), in particular the NATO capability targets, and by other partners where such activities serve the Union’s security and defence interests.

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Amendment 695

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16b) Measures should be taken to ensure the implementation of the European common asylum system, including the Union’s resettlement policies, the Union’s legal migration and integration policies by promoting, in particular, social inclusion and fighting poverty and homelessness, the European Integrated Border Management and the EU Visa Policy, in compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights and in a manner consistent with the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) [...] concerning Union support for asylum including subsidiary protection, temporary protection, migration and integration and Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for European [integrated] border management, including functioning of the Schengen area and for European visa policy.

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Amendment 696

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16 c (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(16c) In order to enhance preparedness and resilience for everyone living in the EU, reform and investment measures should include the development of an EU-wide preparedness and civil protection infrastructure, accessible for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 697

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, including basic skills, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working conditions, social protection and inclusion, focusing on enhancing labour supply. They should contribute to ensuring quality and inclusive formal education and training, including school and vocational education, lifelong and adult learning as well as upskilling and reskilling opportunities. A particular attention should be paid to lifelong learning and material support for the most vulnerable groups that face additional barriers to access training. Such measures should close the existing and structural gaps, including skills or gender gaps, and remedy the existing geographical imbalances which affect less developed regions, stagnating areas and outermost regions, including through territorially targeted actions addressing rural depopulation and urban exclusion. They should support upskilling and reskilling, which is essential for individuals to keep pace with a rapidly changing labour market. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should promote the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity and support targeted actions aimed at fostering social inclusion through culture sport, education and training. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Such measures should include long-term investments, which are essential, in particular for the educational and cultural ecosystems.

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Amendment 698

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU while ensuring a high level of human health protection and access to high-quality care in line with Article 168 TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, health, closing the gender gap, social inclusion and poverty reduction, including among persons with disabilities and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, and independent living, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender and disability gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, including persons with disabilities, third country nationals and asylum-seekers, and should ensure equal access to services. Measures should promote universal access to care and support cross-border cooperation and specialist networks to improve access to high-quality care, including for rare diseases and cancer, ensuring solidarity. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, and community-based services for persons with disabilities, support the considerable expansion of social housing as well as of affordable housing by public, no-profit and limited-profit housing providers, ensuring full and consistent implementation of the housing-related accessibility requirements under the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council by providing additional funding to the eligible measures and investments approved under Member States’ Social Climate Plans.

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Amendment 699

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting social cohesion and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals, as well as persons with disabilities and should ensure equal access to services. Measures should support a holistic and integrated approach do address depopulation and other demographic challenges, as well as foster the attractiveness of territories to support the right to stay, including via strategies for the integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Measures should also support a competitive and sustainable tourism sector in the EU, aiming at balanced tourism, managing tourist flows, developing agrotourism and fostering Europe as the first tourist destination in the world.

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Amendment 700

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. The measures should further yield the formulation of a European plan to combat synthetic drugs, with a particular focus on the most remote and outermost regions, and should support actions in the field of prevention, treatment and social inclusion for those affected by drug use, including synthetic drugs. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. The inclusion and integration measures should be based on integrated and multidimensional approaches and thus promote coordinated access to education and training, employment, housing, healthcare, including in the area of mental health, and social services.

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Amendment 701

Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Families are the main pillar supporting social expenditure in the Union, in particular families with children and dependants; it is also the case that families have borne a disproportionate share of the consequences of the successive economic crises in the last 15 years. For all these reasons, they should receive special attention in the relevant aspects of the EU budget and in the priorities of the European Pillar of Social Rights.

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Amendment 702

Brigitte van den Berg, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Jana Toom, Irena Joveva, Hristo Petrov

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education,social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market and activation measures for all jobseekers, especially young people through the implementation of Youth Guarantee, and for disadvantaged groups on the labour market and increase labour market participation, as well as by means of promoting self–employment and the social economy. They should further ensure fair and quality working conditions, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning including by the promotion of the validation of non-formal and informal learning, with a specific focus on acquiring green and digital skills by establishing skills anticipation in close cooperation with industry. Upgrading of skills and acquiring new and different skills should help people, especially young people, seize the opportunities of growing sectors and prepare them for the changing nature of work, while harnessing the opportunities arising from the digital and green transitions and the transformation of the Union industrial ecosystems. Such skills will be crucial in achieving the Fund's objective of socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 703

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects with a social angle that are not covered by the objectives of the European Social Fund, such as social infrastructure, measures for redundant workers and health related policies, in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, including transport and energy poverty, thereby strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services as a fundamental precondition for other rights, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and promote the use of affordable and accessible public transport as well as increase the quality and frequency of its services, particularly in rural areas.

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Amendment 704

Rosa Serrano Sierra, Cristina Maestre, Marcos Ros Sempere

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people reinforcing social rights and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, including transport and energy poverty, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal and affordable access to transport services as an essential precursor to access other rights, equal opportunities, contribute to the eradication of poverty, equal access to the labour market, aiming to establish a gender balanced labour market, fair and high-quality working conditions, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing, promote the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increase the quality and frequency of its services, particularly in rural areas, and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 705

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. The measures promoting the Union's social model should help transform and plan cities and metropolitan areas so that people and social inclusivity are at the core by adopting and implementing innovative solutions supported by the latest research in the field. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing social cooperation, labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals, creating the right conditions for a harmonious development including through education, culture and sport, and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 706

Nikolina Brnjac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Furthermore, a dedicated specific objective should support actions that enhance wellbeing and promote healthy and active lifestyle for all generations by creating more opportunities for physical activity within local communities, in particular through facilities that encourage inclusive and accessible participation in physical activity.

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Amendment 707

Luke Ming Flanagan, Arash Saeidi, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights with a social angle that are not covered by the objectives of the European Social Fund, such as social infrastructure, measures for redundant workers and health related policies and support for social and affordable housing, as well as measures to address homelessness and the most extreme forms of housing exclusion. and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 708

Joachim Streit

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Such measures should be implemented in a targeted and proportionate manner, promoting labour-market participation, skills, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic inclusion, while avoiding long-term dependency on public support, consistent with the principle of subsidiarity.

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Amendment 709

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová, Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening the Union’s societies and social cohesion should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, while fully respecting Member States’ competences in the fields of social policy, education, labour market organisation and family policy. They should support projects in the policy areas of employment, labour market participation and mobility, skills development, education, vocational training, social inclusion and poverty reduction, thereby strengthening the Union’s resilience, competitiveness and demographic sustainability. The measures should aim to promote equal opportunities, improve access to employment, education and essential services, support quality working conditions and foster social inclusion, with particular attention to enhancing labour supply, addressing labour and skills shortages, promoting lifelong learning and reducing regional and social disparities. They should support investments in children and young people, families, vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, and contribute to equal access to services, particularly in rural, remote and disadvantaged regions. The measures should also contribute to strengthening the resilience and accessibility of healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing, and address demographic challenges, including population ageing, labour shortages and territorial imbalances. Support under this objective should contribute to social resilience and inclusion, while taking into account different national circumstances, social systems and regional needs.

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Amendment 710

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, including measures addressing material deprivation, food insecurity and access to essential goods, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of public health systems and long-term care services, addressing health workforce shortages through incentives to stay in disadvantaged areas, enhancing community medicine and telemedicine, supporting social and affordable housing, and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 711

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness, and shall promote gender equality, equal pay and career progression and the elimination of gender-based barriers to participation in society. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 712

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, to the extent that such implementation falls within the competence of the Union and is consistent with the principle of subsidiarity, and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 713

Irmhild Boßdorf, Volker Schnurrbusch, Ivan David

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, families, parents, local communities, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, and, where appropriate and in accordance with national law, third country nationals legally residing in the Member State concerned, and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 714

Jessica Polfjärd

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, support projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 715

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 716

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 717

Emma Wiesner, Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies and the Union’s social model should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and achieving its headline targets, in accordance with the guidelines for employment referred to in Article 148(4) TFEU, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, skills development, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.(17) Measures supporting people and strengthening Union’s societies should contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights in accordance with Member States' respective competences and the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, by supporting projects in the policy areas of employment and labour mobility, reskilling and upskilling, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction, and therefore strengthening the Union’s resilience and competitiveness. They should aim to ensure equal opportunities, equal access to the labour market, fair and quality working condition, social protection and inclusion, in particular focusing on enhancing labour supply, ensuring quality and inclusive education and training, lifelong learning and material support for the most deprived, closing existing gaps, including gender gaps. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged communities, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to services. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support affordable housing and focus on achieving a socially fair transition towards climate neutrality, addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Amendment 718

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) It is important to ensure that the plans contribute to guaranteeing to all people, in particular young people, women and disadvantaged groups, equal conditions for a dignified life in every place across the Union, with access to quality essential services such as education, mobility and healthcare, decent employment, affordable housing, and a healthy and liveable environment. This requires strategies for the integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas., including areas facing demographic decline or climate-related pressures and fostering European territorial cooperation. As the increasing frequency of climate change related disasters, flooding and biodiversity loss directly undermines the conditions for people to remain in and thrive in their regions, investment in climate adaptation and ecosystem restoration should be seen as a prerequisite for territorial attractiveness and the right to stay, with Member States ensuring coherence between their Plans, their national climate adaptation strategies and their nature restoration plans, with particular attention to regions most exposed to such risks. These measures should be designed in a way that reinforces the right to stay by ensuring that no territory is left behind in the social and ecological transition, and that the costs of that transition do not fall disproportionately on lower-income households or on communities in structurally weaker regions, also considering growing intraregional disparities. Accordingly, a monitoring and evaluation frameworks should include indicators assessing the territorial impact of supported measures on demographic resilience, access to services, territorial attractiveness and the right to stay.

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Amendment 719

Luke Ming Flanagan, Arash Saeidi, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) The Fund should be used to close existing gender gaps by promoting gender-balanced labour market and facilitating access to public and social services as well as support the efforts of Member States to contribute to the eradication of poverty by supporting national schemes including through providing basic material assistance and food support for the most deprived, especially for child poverty. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged groups and marginalised communities such as persons with disabilities and Roma people, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to affordable, sustainable and high-quality services that promote person-centred care such as healthcare, in particular family and community-based care services and access to healthcare for people in vulnerable situations. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing and the eradication of the most extreme situations of housing exclusion.

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Amendment 720

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) To ensure that the social dimension of the Union as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

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Amendment 721

Brigitte van den Berg, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Jana Toom, Irena Joveva, Hristo Petrov

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) The Fund should be used to close existing gender gaps by promoting gender-balanced labour market and facilitating access to public and social services as well as support the efforts of Member States to contribute to the eradication of poverty by supporting national schemes including through providing basic material assistance and food support for the most deprived, especially for child poverty. The measures should support investments in children and young people, marginalised and disadvantaged groups and marginalised communities such as persons with disabilities and Roma people, third country nationals and should ensure equal access to affordable, sustainable and high-quality services that promote person-centred care such as healthcare, in particular family and community-based care services and access to healthcare for people in vulnerable situations. They should also contribute to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare systems and long-term care services, support social and affordable housing.

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Amendment 722

Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Siegfried Mureşan

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) Demographic change, including population ageing, low fertility rates, labour shortages and regional depopulation, represents a long-term structural challenge for the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion. Addressing these challenges requires predictable and integrated investments that strengthen the conditions enabling individuals and families to realise their life choices, including access to quality employment, affordable housing, childcare, education, healthcare and opportunities for social participation, cultural engagement, recreational activities, leisure and personal development. Particular attention should be given to young people, young families and regions facing persistent demographic decline, in order to strengthen demographic resilience, intergenerational solidarity and the right to stay in all regions of the Union.

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Amendment 723

Nikolina Brnjac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) The effectiveness of investments in housing and territorial development depends on the availability of adequate supporting infrastructure and services. Investments in housing should therefore, where appropriate, be accompanied by investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, energy networks, drainage systems, digital connectivity, transport links and other essential local services. Integrated planning and coordinated investment approaches are particularly important in rural, remote and less-developed areas, where infrastructure deficits may undermine the attractiveness of territories and limit the long-term impact of public investment. Such investments should be planned in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and form part of integrated territorial development strategies.

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Amendment 724

Sabrina Repp, Nora Mebarek, Marcos Ros Sempere, Hannes Heide, Rosa Serrano Sierra, Sérgio Gonçalves, Sakis Arnaoutoglou

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) In line with the Union’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the long-term objective of climate neutrality by 2050, this Regulation should provide adequate funding to ensure a Just Transition that is fair and socially balanced across all regions in the transition towards a climate-neutral economy. It should promote coherence between Union funding instruments and an integrated territorial approach to decarbonisation, thereby strengthening the alignment of climate, environmental and social objectives. It should also support regions and sectors most affected by structural change resulting from the transition towards climate neutrality.

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Amendment 725

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17a) To ensure full operability and equity in access to health services, it is imperative that the Fund actively supports measures to tackle shortages of medical and nursing staff, especially in the less developed regions, through the introduction of economic incentives, dedicated training programmes and improved working conditions, in order to attract and retain health professionals where they are most needed.

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Amendment 726

Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Siegfried Mureşan

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(17b) Families play a fundamental role in long-term resilience of European societies, contribute significantly to the vitality of local communities, the transmission of knowledge and values between generations, and the long-term development of regions. The Union and the Member States should therefore support conditions that enable individuals and families to realise their aspirations, reconcile family and professional life, and provide children with the opportunities necessary to thrive. Investments in housing, education, childcare, healthcare, skills, culture, recreation and community life under the Fund should therefore strengthen the conditions that allow families to establish and develop their lives in all regions of the Union thereby improving family well-being, supporting the right to stay and helping to address demographic decline.

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Amendment 727

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should enhance ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare.

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Amendment 728

Esther Herranz García, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives and rules of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 729

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level, financed from the Union budget and implemented by the Member States in accordance with the Common Agricultural Policy legal framework. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. At the same time, in the implementation of CAP interventions, food security, agricultural productivity and farmers’ income should be given due priority where environmental, climate and production objectives are in conflict.

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Amendment 730

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas, including by tackling the phenomenon of cultural deserts, reducing discrepancies between rural and urban areas, promoting cultural tourism, protecting rural heritage and investing and promoting access to educational, cultural and sport activities and infrastructure, as well as foster fair working conditions and generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector, including through targeted vocational education, reskilling and training programmes or mobility for young farmers, agricultural workers and rural teachers. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 731

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and farm workers, their long-term competitiveness and resilience, and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas, including access to education, culture, youth and sport activities and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal : particular attention shall be given to supporting women, promoting gender equality and addressing structural barriers to their full, equal and meaningful participation in the economic, social and civic life of these areas, including by improving access to employment, resources, and services ; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, including methane, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including forests and soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 732

Rosa Serrano Sierra, Cristina Maestre, Marcos Ros Sempere

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural and mountainous areas, thereby safeguarding the right to stay, while promoting fair working conditions and foster generational renewal, particular attention shall be given to supporting women, promoting gender equality and addressing structural barriers to their full, equal and meaningful participation in the economic, social and civic life of these areas, including by improving access to employment, resources, and services; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 733

Volker Schnurrbusch, Irmhild Boßdorf, Ivan David, Stanislav Stoyanov

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should support the long-term sustainability and resilience of the agricultural sector by promoting efficient use of natural resources, improving water management and soil quality, enhancing the conservation of natural resources and biodiversity. To recognise the contribution of farmers to sustainable land management and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States shall continue to develop appropriate methodologies to assess and support these efforts under the CAP.

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Amendment 734

Georgiana Teodorescu, Aurelijus Veryga

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas taking into account also the challenges faced by rural areas in the eastern border regions, via, inter alia, optimized, voluntary redistributive income support mechanisms (CRIS) and enhanced top-ups for young farmers, thereby targeting support effectively without artificially fracturing competitive agricultural holdings through capping, and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 735

Michal Wiezik, Ľubica Karvašová, Lucia Yar

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ and foresters and resilience to natural disasters and other preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector, supporting agroecological, organic, regenerative and close-to-nature practices and safeguarding biodiversity as a building block of ecosystems' resilience. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities, including recreational fisheries, and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts, including through the deployment of nature-based solutions. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restoration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of certain types of practices and to facilitate land managers' access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 736

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. Food production should remain the primary function of agriculture. Environmental and climate objectives should be implemented in a manner that safeguards farm viability, competitiveness of family farming and their future. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas, including access to services, transport, digital connectivity and healthcare, and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 737

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security, as well as to the availability of supplies and access to healthy and affordable food for consumers at reasonable prices, in line with Article 39 TFEU, in full respect of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with market and environmental crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and resilient and secure digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector, ensuring that digital tools and data remain under the control of Union producers and prevent strategic dependencies on third-country providers. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil and water, and improving animal welfare. The principle of ‘do no significant harm’ should not be weakened through presumptions of compliance that are not underpinned by sufficiently robust and enforceable requirements.

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Amendment 738

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness, gradually reducing direct income support in favour of market-oriented measures, innovation and productivity-enhancing investments, and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, subject to rigorous assessment of Union added value and consistency with market-based approaches, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 739

Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP. In order to ensure food security and a fair and sufficient income for farmers, the budget dedicated to agriculture and fisheries should not be lower than in the current MFF period.

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Amendment 740

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers, fishers and aquaculture producers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction and the renewal, modernisation and decarbonisation of the fishing fleet, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 741

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and farmer workers, their long-term competitiveness and resilience, and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 742

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18) Sustainable Union’s quality of life should be supported by ensuring fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. The measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts. They should enhance climate action, ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.(18) The implementation of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) should ensure fairer and sufficient income for farmers and their long-term competitiveness and contributing to long-term food security and sovereignity. The general objectives of the Fund should in respect to the CAP be defined at the Union level and implemented by the Member States through their plans. The measures should also support farmers’ efforts in diversifying their production and income streams, including by proposing well-functioning and local value chains. The measures should also improve the attractiveness and living standards in rural areas and fair working conditions and foster generational renewal and gender equality; improve farmers’ preparedness and ability to cope with crises and risks, enhance the access to knowledge and innovation and accelerate the green and digital transition for a thriving agri-food sector. Measures should also ensure the continuity of agricultural activity on farms through transmission of land, and foster access to land to preventing land concentration, land loss and abandonment. They should actively enhance climate action by promoting greenhouse gas emissions reduction, supporting mitigation efforts, and facilitating adaptation to climate change impacts in particular via ecosystem services provision, supporting efficient water management and resilience, strengthening sustainable development, environmental protection, enhancing the conservation and restauration of biodiversity and natural resources, including soil, and improving animal welfare. To recognise the positive climate impacts of farmers and to facilitate their access to voluntary market-based incentives, the Commission and the Member States continue to work on developing carbon removals methodology and estimating greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved by the CAP.

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Amendment 743

Luke Ming Flanagan, Arash Saeidi, Konstantinos Arvanitis

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) Ensuring generational renewal in agriculture, especially on family farms, is essential to maintain food sovereignty within the EU, transfer knowledge, and align productivity with sustainability. Farmers manage around 40% of the total land area of the EU, placing the sector at the heart of food security, vibrant rural areas, and key environmental services such as climate and water resilience and biodiversity conservation. By keeping land actively managed, they also reduce the risks of extreme climate events and strengthen rural resilience. Young people are discouraged from entering farming by a number of issues key among these is the lack of profitability in the sector, access to land, affordable credit, and essential skills/expertise. Farm succession requires long-term investment and often involves complex legal, financial, and emotional issues, especially in family farms. Combined with the capital-intensive nature of modern agriculture, these challenges deter many potential new entrants. Generational renewal is not driven by the CAP alone. Broader investments in rural infrastructure and services are vital for attracting young and new people, including accessible and inclusive quality health and long-term care, education and training, housing, water, infrastructure, childcare, transport, digital communication, and leisure services in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights.

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Amendment 744

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) Community-driven forms of cooperation, including community-led local development and LEADER, have proven effective in mobilising local actors, integrating environmental and social objectives, and fostering territorial resilience. To preserve their contribution to the right to stay and to the long-term attractiveness of rural, coastal and peri-urban areas, Member States should ensure that the resources allocated to LEADER and community-led local development in their Plans are no less than the amounts allocated in the 2021-2027 programming period. Beyond these established tools, Member States should also be encouraged to support emerging community-driven models such as bio-districts and community cooperatives, which further integrate environmental sustainability and social cohesion at local level.

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Amendment 745

Nikolina Brnjac

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) Sustainable wildlife management contributes to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, animal disease surveillance, the protection of agricultural and forestry resources and the socio-economic vitality of rural areas. Local actors, including organisations involved in wildlife management and habitat conservation, play an important role in monitoring wildlife populations, preserving habitats, preventing wildlife-related damage and supporting environmental stewardship. The Fund should therefore support measures that contribute to sustainable wildlife management and the delivery of these public goods, in accordance with Union environmental and biodiversity objectives.

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Amendment 746

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) Agriculture constitutes a core Treaty-based policy of the Union and is essential for ensuring food security, rural vitality and a fair standard of living for the agricultural community. In view of increasing geopolitical instability, market volatility and climate-related risks, a sufficient and predictable share of the Fund should remain dedicated to interventions under the Common Agricultural Policy. Member States should therefore reserve a minimum share of their national allocations for interventions referred to in Article 35, not lower, in real terms, than the amount available under the 2021–2027 programming period.

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Amendment 747

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) In line with Article 191 TFEU and the Union’s objectives on climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, and the Union’s 2030 and 2040 climate targets, the shared management funds should contribute to preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, climate, biodiversity and health. The funds should be implemented in accordance with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and be guided by a prevention-first principle. In addition, in applying the One-Health approach, the implementation of the funds should recognise the interdependence between human, animal and environmental health.

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Amendment 748

Marta Temido, Sérgio Gonçalves, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) In line with Article 191 TFEU and the Union’s objectives on climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, and the Union’s 2030 and 2040 climate targets, the Fund should contribute to a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, climate, biodiversity and health. The Fund should be implemented within planetary boundaries and in accordance with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle. It should be guided by a prevention-first principle. In applying the One-Health approach, the Fund should recognise the interdependence between human, animal and environmental health.

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Amendment 749

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18a) In the implementation of the Union’s common fisheries policy, the measures should support sustainability, competitiveness and resilience of the Union fisheries and of the Union aquaculture sector, boosting the sustainable and competitive blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, enhancing the socio-economic opportunities and the resilience of the local communities, and ensuring strong ocean governance in all dimensions, with safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean.

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Amendment 750

Marta Temido, Sérgio Gonçalves, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18b) The Union’s environmental and climate objectives require stable, predictable and accessible Union support. In view of the proposed integration of LIFE actions into broader instruments, it is necessary to safeguard LIFE’s targeted contribution, avoid fragmentation or dilution of LIFE objectives and ensure that the EU Facility complements and reinforces the financing of LIFE actions under the European Competitiveness Fund to achieve the current level of financing of the LIFE programme. The EU Facility should support LIFE actions in the areas of nature conservation, biodiversity restoration, climate adaptation, pollution prevention and environmental governance in a coherent and visible manner, including through targeted and flexible support for integrated, cross-sectoral and territorial approaches. To ensure transparency, traceability and continuity for beneficiaries, including local and regional authorities, LIFE actions under the European Competitiveness Fund should be supported with a dedicated funding of EUR 3 390 000 000 in current prices (equivalent to EUR 3 billion in 2025 constant prices) and implemented primarily under direct Commission management and through multiannual work programmes, with funding modalities suited to their nature, including direct grants. The EU Facility should support LIFE-related actions with a dedicated funding of EUR 3 559 000 000 and should be subject to transparent reporting on measurable outcomes. The two amounts are cumulative and together correspond to the overall LIFE envelope of approximately EUR 6.9 billion.

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Amendment 751

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(18b) In order to ensure that the Union’s transition towards climate neutrality is implemented in a fair and inclusive manner, Member States should have a just transition chapter in their plans with covering the concerned territories (just transition regions) and including measures contributing to mitigating the adverse economic, employment, social and territorial effects arising from the transition, in particular in territories highly dependent on fossil fuels, carbon-intensive industries and activities undergoing structural transformation, thus ensuring continuity of the principles, objectives and implementation arrangements previously established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 establishing the Just Transition Fund. For the concerned regions Member States should also allocate a specific amount for enhancing the transition.

Or. en

Amendment 752

Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Rody Tolassy, André Rougé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.deleted

Or. fr

Amendment 753

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The reform and investment measures should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme with a dedicated envelope as well as specific rules to ensure the continuity of the program. In view of the proposed integration of LIFE actions into broader instruments, it is necessary to safeguard LIFE’s targeted contribution, line for LIFE actions under the EU Facility and by implementing those actions through multiannual work programmes, under direct Commission management, with funding modalities suited to their nature, including through direct grants, ensuring transparency and continuity for beneficiaries, with the aim of ensuring visibility and traceability.

Or. en

Amendment 754

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the Union’s strategic priorities, while taking into account national, regional and local needs. Such projects should contribute to strengthening environmental, water and climate resilience, improving resource efficiency, supporting innovation and competitiveness, and enhancing the resilience of territories and communities. They should also contribute to the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity, which underpin economic development, quality of life and long-term prosperity across the Union. In doing so, the Fund should build on the experience and achievements of the LIFE programme while ensuring complementarity with cohesion policy objectives and balanced territorial development.

Or. en

Amendment 755

Nina Carberry, Regina Doherty

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development and implementation of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while protecting and restoring the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme, including its bottom-up approach, involvement of stakeholders and support for the demonstration, replication and scaling-up of effective solutions.

Or. en

Amendment 756

Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources including fisheries and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme, which should be maintained, including in conjunction with the Competitiveness Fund.

Or. pt

Amendment 757

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme and the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) developed under the EU Covenant of Mayors.

Or. en

Amendment 758

Ciaran Mullooly, Ľubica Karvašová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, including through a strengthened and adequately resourced LEADER approach in regions, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.

Or. en

Amendment 759

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme and contributing to the implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 760

Céline Imart, Nina Carberry, Isabelle Le Callennec, Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, thereby enhancing the EU’s environmental and climate resilience and leadership, while preserving the Union’s natural resources and biodiversity that underpin our wellbeing and prosperity, building on the experience of the LIFE programme.(19) The NRP Plans should continue to support the development of innovative, stakeholder-driven projects that contribute to the EU’s strategic priorities, particularly to strengthening the resilience, production capacity and competitiveness of its agriculture, in order to strengthen the Union’s food sovereignty sustainably.

Or. fr

Amendment 761

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19a) The NRP Plans should promote the role of culture as a public good and contribute to strengthening the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity as crucial components of the regional development. Recognising the importance of European cultural and creative ecosystems and their contribution to the Union’s resilience and sustainable growth, the Plans should contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of the Culture Compass for Europe. In particular, they should aim to support cultural infrastructure, bolster access to culture and reinforce cultural infrastructure, in particular at local level, as well as to protect and promote the Union’s natural and cultural heritage. Moreover, in order to optimise their effectiveness, it is essential to ensure synergies and complementarity with the other funding mechanisms, notably the AgoraEU programme. In this context, Member States should make full use of complementarities with cohesion funds, in particular the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to support cultural infrastructure, access to culture and the protection and promotion of cultural heritage, especially at local and regional level.

Or. en

Amendment 762

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19a) The NRP Plans should promote the role of culture as a public good and contribute to strengthening the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity as crucial components of the regional development, tourism, innovation and territorial attractiveness. In line with Article 167 TFEU while recognising the importance of European cultural and creative ecosystem and their contribution to the Union’s resilience and sustainable growth, the Plans should contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of the Culture Compass for Europe. In particular, they should aim to bolster access to culture and strengthen cultural infrastructure, in particular at local level, as well as to protect and promote the Union’s natural and cultural heritage. They should also safeguard the artistic freedom and autonomy of cultural institutions. Moreover, in order to optimise their effectiveness, as well as ensure synergies and complementarity with the other funding mechanisms, notably the Agora EU programme. In this context, Member States should make full use of complementarities with cohesion funds, the European Social Fund +, as well the European Competitiveness Fund.

Or. en

Amendment 763

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19a) The NRP Plans should promote the role of culture as a public good and contribute to strengthening the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity as crucial components of the regional development, tourism, innovation and territorial attractiveness. In line with Article 167 TFEU, and while recognising the importance of European cultural and creative ecosystem and their contribution to the Union’s resilience and sustainable growth, the Plans should contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of the Culture Compass for Europe. In particular, they should aim to bolster access to culture and strengthen cultural infrastructure, in particular at local level, as well as to protect and promote the Union’s natural and cultural heritage. They should also safeguard the artistic freedom and autonomy of cultural institutions. Moreover, in order to optimise their effectiveness, as well as ensure synergies and complementarity with the other funding mechanisms, notably the Agora EU programme, Member States should make full use of complementarities with cohesion funds, the European Social Fund +, as well the European Competitiveness Fund.

Or. en

Amendment 764

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19a) Existing EU and national legal requirements on, inter alia, environmental protection, health and safety, products and waste legislation are set to achieve high sustainability standards in the Union. If an operator already implements the relevant EU and national environmental legislation, and thus minimises the emissions and exposures ensuing in accordance with the applicable requirements of EU and national legislation on the protection of workers, consumers, the general public and the environment, then that operator should be considered to be in compliance with the do no significant harm (DNSH) requirement. In order to ensure the continued and unhindered financing of important activities, which can be considered as being in public interest, the DNSH principle should not apply to defence, security, including border security, and crisis or emergency situations, as well as research activities.

Or. en

Amendment 765

Rody Tolassy, André Rougé, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(19a) The outermost regions are recognised as territories of major strategic importance to the Union, as they contribute to its economic, maritime, environmental and geopolitical influence within their respective areas. Given their particular and disproportionate exposure to natural disasters, investments aimed at strengthening their resilience and the protection of their populations shall be given priority in the implementation of this Regulation. In the selection and financing of operations contributing to the Union’s food, digital, energy or maritime sovereignty, particular attention shall be paid to projects developed in the outermost regions, in order to take into account their permanent structural constraints and their contribution to the Union’s strategic objectives.

Or. fr

Amendment 766

Auke Zijlstra

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.deleted

Or. nl

Amendment 767

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies, promoting access to reliable information, media literacy and cultural diversity, as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. Particular attention should be paid to strengthening the administrative and institutional capacity of regional and local authorities with limited resources, especially in rural, remote, mountainous, island, coastal and depopulating areas, including through technical assistance, capacity-building, advisory support and knowledge-sharing initiatives, in order to ensure effective implementation of the Fund and equal access to Union funding opportunities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Adequate resources should also be mobilised to ensure the full implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan, thus recognising the crucial role of the social economy in fostering social and territorial cohesion and strengthening democracy. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability. Those measures should contribute not only to youth employability but also to youth retention and generational renewal, particularly in territories facing demographic decline, ageing populations and outmigration. Special attention should be paid to addressing gender inequalities and to promoting the participation, employment opportunities and entrepreneurship of women, particularly in rural, remote and depopulating areas, where persistent gender gaps can further exacerbate demographic decline and territorial disparities.

Or. en

Amendment 768

Sabrina Repp, Nora Mebarek, Marcos Ros Sempere, Hannes Heide, Rosa Serrano Sierra, Andi Cristea, Sérgio Gonçalves, Sakis Arnaoutoglou

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme adequate resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee, including Roma children, third country national children irrespective of migration status, children with disabilities, children in alternative care and precarious family situations, and those living in single-parent households ensuring prevention, early childhood intervention, support to families in need, and access to quality services to children from an early age. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, particularly of the most vulnerable, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability, starting by investing in skills development since the early stage. Adequate resources should also be mobilised to ensure the full implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan, thus recognising the crucial role of the social economy in fostering social and territorial cohesion and strengthening democracy. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee;

Or. en

Amendment 769

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect and strengthen fundamental rights, democracy, equality, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. The measures should also promote culture as a catalyst for European values and supporting a vibrant and diverse cultural and heritage sectors. This should ultimately enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures.

Or. en

Amendment 770

Maravillas Abadía Jover, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Esther Herranz García, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. Such measures must also help to improve opportunities for young people, particularly for those who are vulnerable, through access to high-quality education and training, the development of skills and abilities that are adapted to the twin transition, mental-health support, social inclusion, mobility, professional mentoring and conditions to facilitate their independence and transition to adult life. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including the quality of employment, apprenticeships, youth entrepreneurship and early engagement of young people who have been pushed out of the labour market or education system. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. es

Amendment 771

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies, promoting access to reliable information, media literacy and cultural diversity, as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate adequate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in or at risk of poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. In particular, they should foster high quality and future oriented education and training systems, promote basic skills and address the issue of early leavers from education and training. They should also contribute to reducing the shortage of qualified teachers across Member States, regions, cities and remote, mountainous and rural areas by ensuring adequate incentives to increase the attractiveness of the teaching profession. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 772

Mireia Borrás Pabón, Raffaele Stancanelli, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Csaba Dömötör, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 773

Tamás Deutsch

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 774

Brigitte van den Berg, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Jana Toom, Irena Joveva, Hristo Petrov

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources under ESF towards fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee and specific objectives of ESF. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate a sufficient amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability through skills development and facilitation of the transition from school to work as well as adequate capacities of employment services to provide tailor-made and holistic support and better-targeted offers to young people.

Or. en

Amendment 775

Joachim Streit

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate resources in a manner proportionate to the scale of the challenge identified, based on measurable needs and outcomes, while promoting sustainable labour-market integration and avoiding long-term dependency on public support, consistent with the principle of subsidiarity and Member States competences. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 776

Luke Ming Flanagan, Arash Saeidi, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Adequate resources should also be mobilised to ensure the full implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan, thus recognising the crucial role of the social economy in fostering social and territorial cohesion and strengthening democracy. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 777

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Adequate resources should also be mobilised to ensure the full implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan, thus recognising the crucial role of the social economy in fostering social and territorial cohesion and strengthening democracy. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 778

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, the separate European Social Fund should be well sourced. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee through the European Social Fund. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote access to high quality and inclusive education and training, youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 779

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion, including through measures addressing severe material deprivation, food insecurity and social exclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 780

Emma Wiesner, Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion, in accordance with Member States' respective competences and the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 781

Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Rody Tolassy, André Rougé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy and respect for the democratic expression of the peoples making up the countries of the Union, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing rights-based, democratic and equal societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances which respect the democratically expressed will of peoples. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it seems necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. It seems foreseeable that therefore that the Member States will allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment could allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. fr

Amendment 782

Jessica Polfjärd

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 783

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies, which advance female participation in public life and decision-making, as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 784

Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote better education and social interconnection that leads to youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

Or. en

Amendment 785

Elena Nevado del Campo, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to the European Social Fund with the aim of fostering social inclusion and employment. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

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Amendment 786

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to strengthen democratic participation, transparency, accountability and good governance in accordance with the Treaties, support may contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, accessibility and quality of public institutions and public administration at national, regional and local level. Measures should support administrative capacity-building, simplification, better regulation, digitalisation of public services and the effective implementation of Union-funded programmes, while fully respecting the constitutional traditions and institutional arrangements of the Member States. The measures should also contribute to strengthening the institutional capacity of public authorities and relevant stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities, thereby improving the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of supported actions. Particular attention should be paid to strengthening administrative capacity in less developed regions and regions facing structural challenges. In order to support social cohesion, employment and equal opportunities, Member States should invest in measures promoting labour market participation, skills development, education, social inclusion and the reduction of poverty, while taking account of national circumstances and regional needs. Particular attention should be given to children and young people, especially in regions facing high levels of poverty, unemployment, demographic decline or social exclusion. Measures supporting youth employment, employability, vocational education and training, apprenticeships and labour market integration should remain an important component of support in Member States and regions facing persistent youth unemployment and labour shortages.

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Amendment 787

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States should allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. Due to the particular need to support children in poverty Member States should also programme resources to address the measures under the Child Guarantee. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.(20) In order to protect, strengthen democracy, rule of law and uphold Union values, support should be dedicated to sustaining and further developing open, rights-based, democratic, equal and inclusive societies as well as to strengthening justice systems, anti-corruption frameworks, media pluralism and effective checks and balances. The measures should also aim to contribute to better governance by enhancing the efficiency of public administration, including judicial authorities, and the institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders in Member States, regions and local communities. This should enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supported measures. To ensure that the social dimension of Europe as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity and the respective competences of Member States, is duly put forward and that a sufficient amount of resources is targeting those most in need, Member States may allocate resources to fostering social inclusion. In light of persistently high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity in a number of Member States and regions, in particular affecting young people who are neither in employment, nor in education or training, it is necessary that those Member States continue to invest sufficient resources towards measures to promote youth employment, including through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Member States should therefore allocate an appropriate amount of resources to this challenge. Member States seriously affected by youth unemployment should allocate resources of the ESF to support youth employability.

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Amendment 788

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20a) In order to strengthen the contribution of the Fund to long-term competitiveness and territorial cohesion, Member States should be able to identify Strategic Regional Projects of particular importance for the economic, social and territorial development of their regions. Such projects may contribute to competitiveness, connectivity, innovation, energy security, industrial transformation, housing, water resilience or other strategic objectives. Particular attention should be paid to projects generating lasting territorial benefits, supporting less developed regions and strengthening the resilience and attractiveness of territories.

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Amendment 789

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(20a) Free and diverse media are at the core of the fight to maintain a culture of healthy democratic debate and societal engagement. Therefore, the measures should aim to contribute to a pluralistic media market, essential for well-functioning democracy at the local, national and European level. They should strengthen local media, help to combat the phenomenon of news deserts and facilitate the adaptation of the media sector to the digital era. The measures should also aim to encourage cross border cooperation of media outlets as well as support media that operate in minority languages.

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Amendment 790

Esther Herranz García, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(21a) In order to avoid any legal uncertainty and make the most of the lessons learnt, the new CAP should reflect the results of amendments made to the current model in recent years. In this respect, the CAP for 2028-2034 should be harmonised with all the instruments included or amended under Regulation (EU) 2026/471 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 February 2026 amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) No 251/2014 and (EU) No 2021/2115 as regards certain market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products and Regulation (EU) No 2024/1143 as regards certain labelling rules for spirit drinks.

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Amendment 791

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting alone, but can rather, by reason of the scale, cross-border dimension and specific nature of a number of the challenges concerned, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions should remain at the centre of the Fund, with economic, social and territorial cohesion continuing to constitute a core objective of Union action. The partnership principle, multi-level governance and shared management should remain the underlying elements of the implementation framework. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring the meaningful involvement of regional and local authorities in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supported measures. To ensure continuity, predictability and effective delivery, the Fund should build as much as possible on existing structures and administrative arrangements. Regional and local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders should continue to play a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of supported measures. The implementation of the Fund should take into account the diversity of territorial situations and support all categories of regions, with particular attention to less developed regions and territories facing structural, demographic or geographic challenges.

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Amendment 792

Pascal Arimont, Wouter Beke

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund. Member States should build on the regional governance structures established under the 2021-2027 programming period when designing their NRP Plans. Where a regional or local authority managed a dedicated ERDF or ESF+ operational programme in the 2021-2027 programming period, Member States should include a regional or territorial chapter for that territory in their NRP Plan. Where no such chapter is included and the relevant regional or local authority has not agreed to this in writing, the Member State should explain how the objectives of partnership, multi-level governance and subsidiarity will be met. The Commission should take that explanation into account when assessing compliance with the partnership horizontal condition.

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Amendment 793

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives.

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Amendment 794

Elena Nevado del Campo, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance and, where appropriate, mandatory regional or territorial chapters, as the underlying elements. In applying the measures, the national reform plan must not intervene either in the distribution of competences or in the institutional, financial and legal framework of the Member States when dealing with regional and local authorities. To ensure continuity and efficiency, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 795

Ciaran Mullooly, Ľubica Karvašová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions and local authorities will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements and the Fund shall build, as appropriate, on existing structures with regional and local authorities playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 796

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the implementation of the NRP Plans with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the implementation of the plans will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders, including civil society organisations, playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the NRP plans.

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Amendment 797

Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. In accordance with Article 4(2) TEU, the implementation of the Fund should respect the constitutional and institutional arrangements of the Member States, including the competences exercised by regional and local authorities. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 798

Valentina Palmisano

on behalf of The Left Group

Younous Omarjee

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Local and Regional authorities will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 799

Christian Doleschal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions and local authorities will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 800

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.(22) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather – by reason of the extent and specificities of some the aforementioned challenges – be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives. Regions will remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance as the underlying elements. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 801

Thomas Geisel

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22a) The National and Regional Partnership Plans are driven by territorial cohesion and development needs and should not be subordinated to reform requirements stemming from macroeconomic surveillance, where such requirements may interfere with or conflict with those objectives. In particular, the application of such horizontal conditionality as a criterion for the suspension of payments risks penalising regions and final beneficiaries for decisions taken at central government level.

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Amendment 802

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22a) Regions should remain at the centre of the Fund with the partnership principle and multi-level governance applying as a horizontal condition. To ensure continuity, the Fund will build as much as possible on existing pro structures with regional and local authorities, economic and social partners, and other relevant stakeholders playing a key role in the design, management, implementation and monitoring of the supported measures under the Fund.

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Amendment 803

Elena Nevado del Campo, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Maravillas Abadía Jover

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(22a) Taking into account the deficiencies uncovered in the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the national recovery plan shall respect the principle of partnership and avoid any centralisation of decision-making by national governments and the Commission in areas not falling within their remit, and it shall subsequently safeguard the full involvement of regional and local authorities in their respective areas of competence.

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Amendment 804

Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Rody Tolassy, André Rougé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(23) As a complement to actions supported by Regulation (EU) […] [Global Europe], the Fund may support actions in or in relation to third countries. Such actions should ensure full coherence with the principles and general objectives of Union external policy, with the Union’s international commitments, and the rights and principles enshrined in the Union acquis.deleted

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Amendment 805

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(23) As a complement to actions supported by Regulation (EU) […] [Global Europe], the Fund may support actions in or in relation to third countries. Such actions should ensure full coherence with the principles and general objectives of Union external policy, with the Union’s international commitments, and the rights and principles enshrined in the Union acquis.deleted

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Amendment 806

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(23) As a complement to actions supported by Regulation (EU) […] [Global Europe], the Fund may support actions in or in relation to third countries. Such actions should ensure full coherence with the principles and general objectives of Union external policy, with the Union’s international commitments, and the rights and principles enshrined in the Union acquis.(23) As a complement to actions supported by Regulation (EU) […] [Global Europe], the Fund may support actions in or in relation to third countries. Such actions should ensure full coherence with the principles and general objectives of Union external policy, with the Union’s international commitments, and the rights and principles enshrined in the Union acquis. However, actions in third countries should not be financed by Home Affair funds.

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Amendment 807

Ciaran Mullooly, Sandro Gozi

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(23) As a complement to actions supported by Regulation (EU) […] [Global Europe], the Fund may support actions in or in relation to third countries. Such actions should ensure full coherence with the principles and general objectives of Union external policy, with the Union’s international commitments, and the rights and principles enshrined in the Union acquis.(23) As a complement to actions supported by Regulation (EU) […] [Global Europe], the Fund may support actions in or in relation to third countries, and cross-border peace and reconciliation programmes, such as PEACE PLUS. Such actions should ensure full coherence with the principles and general objectives of Union external policy, with the Union’s international commitments, and the rights and principles enshrined in the Union acquis.

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Amendment 808

Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, André Rougé, Rody Tolassy

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.deleted
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 809

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the decentralised, place-based multi-level governance approach be built around the shared management and partenership principle, involving regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners, ensuring that resources are directed where they are most needed. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans, as well as the multilevel governance assessment and subsidiarity check laid out in this regulation. In respect of the partnership established for the purpose of Regulation (EU) […] concerning Union support for asylum, migration and integration, the Member States should detail the composition of its partnerships as well as the description of the partnership arrangements in its NRP plan. Those details should be made publicly available upon request.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 810

Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.
The involvement of national parliaments is crucial for ensuring that the relevant policies are adapted at the national level, and also for the preparation of transparent, inclusive policies. Each NRP shall indicate its position within the context of the national procedures, in particular whether it has been submitted to and debated by the national parliament and whether it has been approved by the national parliament. The Plan shall also include information on the consultation of national parliaments and the consultation process. An equivalent approach shall be applied to the intermediate review of National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs).
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 811

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the effective and meaningful involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners and other relevant stakeholders. Partnership should be implemented in a transparent and inclusive manner throughout the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Plans, ensuring that decisions are taken as closely as possible to citizens and taking into account the diversity of territorial situations across the Union. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans. The implementation of the partnership principle should ensure a meaningful role for regional and local authorities in the governance of the Fund and should contribute to strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion through place-based approaches reflecting regional and local needs.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 812

Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Sophie Wilmès

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. Where regional authorities exercise relevant competences under the constitutional and institutional arrangements of a Member State, they should play a meaningful role in the preparation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of the NRP Plans. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 813

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the meaningful involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners at all stages, including education, youth and cultural organisations, media organisations and bodies active in the field of media freedom and pluralism or media literacy, through the entire development and the implementation cycle of the plans. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 814

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the meaningful involvement, of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners, including education, youth and cultural organisations, media organisations and bodies active in the field of media freedom and pluralism or media literacy, through the entire development and the implementation cycle of the plans. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 815

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance and bottom-up approach and ensuring the direct involvement in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners, in accordance with the institutional and legal framework of the Member States. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014[1] (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 816

Emma Wiesner, Ciaran Mullooly, Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.(24) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the NRP Plans, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional, local, urban and other public authorities, civil society organisations, economic and social partners with a place-based approach. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, the European code of conduct on partnership for Partnership Agreements and programmes supported by the European Structural and Investment Funds established by the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/20141 (the ‘European code of conduct on partnership’) should continue to apply to the Plans.
1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).1 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).

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Amendment 817

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24a) In accordance with the principle of multilevel governance, the effective preparation and implementation of National and Regional Partnership Plans requires the close involvement of regional and local authorities, economic and social partners and civil society organisations. The partnership principle, as set out in this Regulation and further specified in the European Code of Conduct on Partnership, is essential to ensure ownership, transparency and the effectiveness of reforms and investments. It is therefore necessary that Member States demonstrate, in their Plans, how partners have been involved in a timely and meaningful manner and how their contributions have been taken into account. Member States should all ensure, that stakeholders can meaningfully contribute and give feedback at all stages of the NRP Plans. In case the Member State's Plan does not fulfil the partnership principle as set out in this Regulation, it should not be approved by the Commission.

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Amendment 818

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(24a) The excessively complex nature of the application, implementation and monitoring procedures constitute a significant barrier to funding for the ultimate beneficiaries, not least local and regional authorities, SMEs, and entities and organisations in the social and cooperative sectors. The Commission and the Member States should alleviate the administrative burden for beneficiaries and should promote the use of streamlined procedures, technical assistance for the public, simplified cost options and arrangements that reduce the reliance on private intermediaries and consultancy firms.

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Amendment 819

João Oliveira

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.deleted

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Amendment 820

Klara Dostalova, Jaroslav Bžoch, Ondřej Knotek, Jana Nagyová, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.(25) The NRP Plans should aim to ensure a high level of effectiveness and value for money in the use of Union funding by linking payments from the Commission to Member States to the achievement of agreed milestones, targets and outputs, while ensuring proportionality, legal certainty and flexibility in implementation. Payments should reflect the progress achieved in the implementation of supported measures, taking into account their nature, complexity and implementation cycle. The use of milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of a measure should contribute to the predictability and regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate implementation and improve cash flow management, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times per year. The implementation framework should minimise administrative burden for managing authorities and beneficiaries and allow Member States to make wider use of simplified forms of support, including standard scales of unit costs, lump sums and flat rates, where appropriate. The use of simplified financing methods should contribute to reducing administrative costs, improving legal certainty and facilitating access to Union funding, particularly for smaller beneficiaries and projects. The implementation of the Fund should remain proportionate to the scale and complexity of the supported measures and should avoid unnecessary administrative, reporting and audit burdens.

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Amendment 821

Anouk Van Brug, Moritz Körner

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries, provided that where estimated costs are demonstrably disproportionate to the results achieved, payments shall be adjusted accordingly. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year, provided that each payment application is accompanied by sufficient evidence to allow the Commission to verify the substantive achievement of the reported milestones, targets and outputs. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates. Cost estimates underpinning milestones and targets shall be robust, evidence-based and prepared in accordance with a harmonised methodology established by the Commission, so as to ensure comparability across Member States and to prevent the risk of inflated or poorly justified estimates.

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Amendment 822

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.(25) Union funding shall primarily support investments which deliver measurable and lasting impacts by making payments from the Commission to Member States not only conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, but also taking into account social, territorial and environmental results achieved, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.

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Amendment 823

Damian Boeselager, Gordan Bosanac, David Cormand

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money and shall primarily support investments which deliver measurable and lasting impacts by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs, including milestones and targets, and the fulfilment of conditions agreed and also taking into account social, territorial, health and environmental results achieved, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs and impact indicators covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.

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Amendment 824

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates. Simplified forms of support should not exempt Member States from ensuring auditability and traceability of expenditure and results.

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Amendment 825

Hélder Sousa Silva

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money by making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and the fulfilment of conditions agreed, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.(25) The NRP Plans aim to ensure high value for money making payments from the Commission to Member States conditional upon the achievement of outputs and lasting impacts, and the fulfilment of conditions agreed and results achieved, irrespective of the form of reimbursement from Member States to beneficiaries. Linking disbursements with agreed and pre-set milestones, targets and outputs covering the full lifespan of the supported measure will contribute to the regularity of payments to Member States. To facilitate this process, Member States should be able to submit payment applications up to six times a year. To simplify financing and reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries, Member States are encouraged to use the same form of reimbursement applied for payments from the Commission to Member State or standard scales of unit costs, lump sums or flat rates.

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Amendment 826

Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25a) When submitting their plans, Member States should include a clear correlation between the milestones and targets related to reforms and the milestones and targets related to investments, if applicable. The milestones and targets related to reforms should not have any cost associated to their fulfilment. For the purpose of this correlation the fulfilment of milestones and targets related to a reform should constitute a pre-condition for the disbursements associated to the fulfilment of milestones and targets related to an investment. To this end, the Commission should make payments for the fulfilment of milestones and targets related to investments, if the corresponding milestones and targets related to the associated reform have been fulfilled, unless such a correlation is not possible.

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Amendment 827

Sabrina Repp, Jean-Marc Germain, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 a (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25a) The achievement of milestones and targets under the National and Regional Partnership Plans should take account of the distribution of competences among different levels of government. They should reflect not only financial progress and quantitative outputs but also qualitative implementation steps that contribute to long-term territorial development.

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Amendment 828

Monika Hohlmeier

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 b (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(25b) There should be a clear thematic link of milestones (reforms and investments) and targets implemented to the corresponding programs and projects implemented. In line with the thematic link the fulfilment of the reforms are a pre-condition for the disbursements of funds for programs and projects. Payments for investments shall be distributed if there is a clear comprehensible outline of the costs.

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Amendment 829

Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet, Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, André Rougé, Rody Tolassy

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.deleted

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Amendment 830

Waldemar Buda, Bogdan Rzońca

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.deleted

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Amendment 831

Rosa Serrano Sierra, Cristina Maestre, Marcos Ros Sempere

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility.
Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation
The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The UNCRPD shall guide the design, implementation and monitoring of measures financed under the Plans, in particular those supported under the social earmarking provided for in this Regulation. The Plans shall ensure that investments under the social earmarking prioritise people-centred measures over infrastructure, in line with the Union’s social objectives and priorities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities in line with harmonised EU accessibility requirements.

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Amendment 832

Kathleen Funchion

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities in line with harmonised EU accessibility requirements. The fund should not be used to build or refurbish institutions that exclude people from their community. The use of the fund to support social inclusion should follow the EU Guidance on Independent Living and Inclusion in the Community for Persons with Disabilities Using EU Funds, released in 2024.

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Amendment 833

Hristo Petrov, Lucia Yar

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities. The Fund should support actions to promote community and family-based services through de-institutionalisation, including prevention and primary care, home-care and community-based services. The Fund should fully comply with the rights, freedoms and principles set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

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Amendment 834

Jean-Marc Germain, Sabrina Repp, Cristina Maestre

on behalf of the S&D Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) This Regulation should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The NRP Plans should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The NRP Plans should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of marginalised communities such as migrants, whether they are regularly or irregularly staying, or of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities. This regulation should promote the creation of quality jobs and the respect for applicable labor standards resulting from national law, applicable collective agreements, Union law and international standards.

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Amendment 835

Gabriella Gerzsenyi

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities in line with harmonised EU accessibility requirements. The fund should not be used to build or refurbish institutions that exclude people from their community, thus it should follow the EU Guidance on Independent Living and Inclusion in the Community for Persons with Disabilities Using EU Funds.

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Amendment 836

Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Carmen Crespo Díaz

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 837

Joachim Streit

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The application of horizontal principles should remain proportionate, legally certain and consistent with the specific objectives of the supported measures, while avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens for beneficiaries. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 838

Cristina Maestre, Dario Nardella, Elena Sancho Murillo, Stefano Bonaccini, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities. The fund should promote the creation of quality jobs and the respect for applicable labor standards resulting from national law, applicable collective agreements, Union law and international standards.

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Amendment 839

Ciaran Mullooly

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should integrate a gender perspective in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Plans. The Fund should ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 840

Volker Schnurrbusch, Ivan David, Irmhild Boßdorf

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, excluding any horizontal obligation concerning the uniform application of the principle of ‘do no significant harm’, and including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principle of gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), point (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 841

Ruggero Razza, Francesco Ventola, Denis Nesci, Antonella Sberna, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 842

Andrey Novakov, Karlo Ressler, Elsi Katainen

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principle of gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), point (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Amendment 843

Luke Ming Flanagan, Arash Saeidi, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.(26) The Fund should be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance regulation] which establishes the rules for the expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes, such as rules on information, communication and visibility. The Fund should ensure accessibility, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Fund must not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation, discrimination or exclusion, including of racialised communities such as Roma, and, when financing infrastructure, should ensure the accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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