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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Union support for health emergency preparedness and response, and repealing Decision No 1313/2013/EU (Union Civil Protection Mechanism)
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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Union support for health emergency preparedness and response, and repealing Decision No 1313/2013/EU (Union Civil Protection Mechanism)
Document CJ64-PR-782236 · COM(2025)0548 – C100174/2025 – 2025/0223(COD)
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- 9 March 2026
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- Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee on Public Health
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- Leire Pajín, Aurelijus Veryga
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- 2025-0223
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Draft european parliament legislative resolution
–having regard to Article 168(5), Article 196 and Article 322(1), point (a), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C10-0174/2025) ,
–having regard to the reasoned opinion submitted, within the framework of Protocol No 2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, by the French Senate, asserting that the draft legislative act does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity,
–having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Security and Defence, the Committee on Development, the Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Budgetary Control and the Committee on Regional Development;
–having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety and the Committee on Public Health (A100000/2026),
2.Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;
3.Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
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| (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises. | (1) In view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and human-induced hazards in recent years, the strengthening of cooperation in the field of civil protection at Union level is necessary to create a resilient Union with the capabilities required to anticipate and manage those risks and threats, independently of their nature of origin, to ensure that the citizens of the Union enjoy adequate protection. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) should fulfil this role by strengthening cooperation and coordination among Member States to enhance the overall ability to assess, anticipate, prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters and crises, as well as anticipating recovery from such disasters and crises. |
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| (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and property, including housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, health emergencies, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. | (6) The protection to be ensured under the Union Mechanism should cover people, the environment and biodiversity, property, including but not limited to housing, critical infrastructure, such as energy and transport or communications and space infrastructure, and cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters. Reference to natural and human-induced disasters should be understood as referring to the consequences of all natural and human-induced hazards. This should include acts of terrorism and sabotage, technological, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats (CBRN) or environmental disasters, climate change, marine and inland water pollution, water supply disruptions and water resilience, hydrogeological instability, disruptions of critical infrastructure, disruptions of essential services and supply chains, health emergencies, cross-border threats to health, and other undefined hybrid disasters or emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. Those disasters require cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis management mechanisms are also applied. |
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| (7) The Union Mechanism should promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States’ primary responsibility to protect people, the environment and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against all disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for. | (7) The Union Mechanism should promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States’ primary responsibility to protect people, the environment and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against all disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to anticipate, prevent, and cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for. |
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| (8a) The United Nations has repeatedly called upon the international community to recognise the full scale and urgency of the climate emergency, and successive assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) unequivocally establish that climate change is fundamentally altering the frequency, intensity and geographical distribution of natural hazards and acting as a risk multiplier that renders historical risk data increasingly unreliable as a basis for future planning. Given that evolving climate-change related threats form part of the disaster risks that the Union Civil Protection Mechanism is designed to address, the Union Mechanism should take account of these changing risk patterns in its coordinated preparedness activities. |
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| (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response while recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. | (9) In order to foster an integrated and comprehensive approach to disaster risk management, the Union action should cover all priorities for action under the Sendai framework. While structural resilience and preparedness measures are addressed horizontally and in relevant Union programmes, the Union Mechanism should address them in its different phases of the disaster management cycle, namely prevention, preparedness and response, through coordinated planning and action that anticipate and mitigate risks, enhance preparedness and enable effective response and resilient recovery which should take into account best practices such as “build back better”. However, funding for recovery and reconstruction should remain addressed in other Union instruments. The Union should promote the importance of disaster prevention and the integration of preventive measures into governance and sectoral policies, with a view to reducing risks, strengthening the resilience of population, infrastructure and essential services and minimising the impact of disasters, as well as aim to further develop the Union disaster resilience goals established by Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council8. A stronger collective operational response at Union level, together with support for the individual capabilities of Member States through capacity-building measures, is essential to ensure the skills, resources and knowledge needed to manage risks, reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience to future risks and threats. |
| 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 8 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
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| (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every 5 years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. | (10) To ensure a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and understanding of the risk landscape on the national and appropriate sub-national level, Member States should regularly conduct and publish assessments of risks, the information on which they should share with the Commission at least once every two years, or where a significant change in the risk landscape requires the updating of such assessments. Those risk assessments, or the summaries thereof, should be used by the Commission and to produce and develop Union level disaster scenarios, plans, risks and threats assessments and risks management measures reports as necessary for a comprehensive understanding of risks affecting the Union, and the capabilities to address them. Such assessments and plans should be consistent and coordinated with other relevant national and Union level processes. |
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| (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Medicines Agency, as well as relevant national and international organisations. | (11) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should prepare for and protect against health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. With a view to strengthening the capability in the Union in this respect, this Regulation should provide support in particular actions under Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health as well as under Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level or when the World Health Organisation (WHO) declares a public health emergency of international concern. This Regulation provides funding for the operations of the prevention, preparedness and response to health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health. This Regulation should also ensure synergies with the crisis related mandates of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the European Medicines Agency and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority established in Decision C(2021)6712, as well as relevant national and international organisations. |
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| (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management, and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569 . The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness and public-private cooperation. The Network should be able to facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation with international organisations and, in accordance with Member States’ institutional and legal framework, cooperation with regional and local authorities, ensuring that their role, needs and capabilities are duly considered. | (15) Capacity building programmes as well as uptake and sharing of research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the field of civil protection. To strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, to support knowledge sharing within the civil protection community and application of research in all phases of disaster risk management and to enhance the collaboration and knowledge exchange between civil protection and disaster risk management actors, civil society organisations and research community, it is necessary to maintain and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/19569. The Knowledge Network should build on the work of and collaborate with existing structures including civil protection practitioners, centres of excellence, universities, researchers and other experts, young professionals and experienced volunteers in emergency management as well as all actors intervening in disaster risk management, including civil society organisations, regional and local networks. The Knowledge Network should also be strengthened in line with the Preparedness Union Strategy10 by incorporating dedicated actions in the areas of population preparedness to enhance a culture of preparedness and resilience as well as by boosting public-private cooperation and encouraging social partners to support preparedness action. |
| 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). | 9 Regulation (EU) 2021/836 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 185, 26.5.2021, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/836/oj). |
| 10 JOIN/2025/130 final | 10 JOIN/2025/130 final |
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| (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. | (17) Provisions should be put in place to ensure a framework for a continuous ongoing evolution of the Union’s Disaster Resilience Goals. Those goals should be based on current and forward-looking scenarios taking into account the evolving risk landscape in Europe, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events, and cross-sectoral impact analysis, including the geopolitical context, associated hybrid threats, and the potential for armed aggression, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups and communities living in coastal areas, islands, rural isolated areas or other regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise and floods. |
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| (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. | (18) In response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural and human-induced disasters, enhancing intergenerational societal resilience is essential and a collective responsibility. It requires harnessing the collective resources of youth and civil society organisations, media, education, training and cultural and social institutions, scientific institutions and academia, public authorities, social partners, the private sector, local networks and communities, and citizens in anticipating, preventing, preparing, managing, and recovering from disasters and crises. Community-based partnerships that bring together public local authorities, civil society organizations, the private sector, and local citizens to design and implement preparedness strategies, based on local knowledge and trusted networks, such as the Local Actions Groups for resilience, are key for locally grounded prevention measures as well as first line responders. A whole-of-society approach, which fosters an inclusive culture of preparedness, will ensure an effective population preparedness for all, including women and groups in vulnerable situations, children, older persons, refugees, people with a minority racial or ethnic background, such as Roma, and persons with disabilities as well as tourists and those who are temporarily present in the territory of a Member State and may be exposed to cross-border risks, strengthens societal resilience by ensuring that all people, irrespective of their ability, possess the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to protect themselves and support others against potential risks and threats. |
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| (18a) The recognition of the human dimension of disaster risk, including the lived experiences and impacts on people and communities most directly affected by disasters, should inform the design and implementation of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery policies under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. Those policies should be grounded in the respect for human dignity, promote effective support for affected populations and contribute to strengthened resilience against natural and human-induced disasters. |
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| (18b) Building trust in disaster communication is critical to ensuring that public warnings are understood and acted upon and requires transparency, timeliness, consistency and inclusiveness in crisis communication as well as institutional coordination across all levels of governance and investment in community-level intermediaries. The deliberate or inadvertent dissemination of false or misleading information undermines public safety and effective disaster communication, and measures to prevent, detect and counteract the spread of misinformation and disinformation in the context of disasters should be set up by taking into account the report by Special Adviser Niinistö and, in accordance with other Union programmes and strategies, including the European Democracy Action Plan, the Digital Services Act and the strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation, as well as ensuring full respect for the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information as guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |
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| (20a) Disasters may affect different groups in society in different ways due to social, economic and cultural factors. Preparedness and disaster risk management planning should therefore take an inclusive approach and integrate a gender perspective, including through the use of disaggregated data and relevant expertise in risk assessment and planning. |
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| (20b) The mapping of vulnerabilities constitutes an essential component of risk assessment and risk management planning, enabling competent authorities to identify and address the factors that make certain populations, territories and systems disproportionately exposed to disaster risk. In accordance with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the integration of dynamic vulnerability data into national and subnational risk plans is necessary to ensure that prevention, preparedness and response measures are appropriately targeted and equitable in their protective effect. |
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| (20c) Disaster risk prevention requires coherent coordination across all levels of public authority, in particular with regional and local authorities and meaningful engagement with local communities in recognition of their crucial role in anchoring resilience strategies in local knowledge, social trust networks and existing social cohesion and institutional arrangements. Investment in locally led resilience structures constitutes a necessary complement to top-down risk management frameworks and contributes to ensuring that preparedness measures are effective durable, inclusive and responsive to the specific needs of people and affected communities. |
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| (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the multi-sectorial nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. | (21) The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the global scale and the multi-sectoral nature of health crises, underscoring the importance of incorporating health considerations into a crisis management framework that includes this Regulation. Combining civil protection and health emergency preparedness and response measures within civil protection ensures a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing disasters, ultimately enhancing resilience and safeguarding the population against a wide range of potential risks and threats. Health emergencies, such as pandemics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats, resistance to antimicrobial or health impacts of climate-related events related to the increase in Europe of vector-borne diseases, can have far-reaching impacts beyond the health sector, affecting social stability, environmental balance or the provision of essential services relying on critical infrastructure. The envisaged cross-cutting approach can prevent or mitigate the impact of health-related emergencies before they escalate into crises. A particular attention needs to be paid to populations living in institutions, such as persons with disabilities or older persons in need of long-term care, who are particularly exposed and affected to health emergencies, as evidenced by the COVID-19 crisis. |
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| (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. | (22) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they should protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity, cooperation and coordination. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and prevention and control of serious cross-border threats to health. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats. Experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that there is a need for further action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States. That cooperation should improve preparedness for, and the prevention and control of, the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders within the Union and with third countries, in order to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of all people in the Union. The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the Europeans Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control should be able to provide advice on the health emergency activities under this Regulation. |
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| (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the modalities, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies for making available to the Union Mechanism military capacities relevant to civil protection and should be in line with the relevant international guidelines. | (25) The use of military means under civilian lead as a last resort may constitute an important contribution to disaster response. Where the use of military capacities in support of civil protection operations is considered to be appropriate, cooperation with the military should follow the arrangements, procedures and criteria established by the Council or its competent bodies to make available to the Union Mechanism capacities relevant to civil protection, and should respect relevant CSDP principles and applicable international guidelines, including the Guidelines on the Use of Foreign Military and Civil Defence Assets in Disaster Relief (Oslo Guidelines) and the Guidelines on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets to Support United Nations Humanitarian Activities in Complex Emergencies, the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid, and other EU tools such as the Updated European Union Guidelines on Promoting Compliance with International Humanitarian Law (2009), and the 2021 Commission Communication on the EU’s Humanitarian Action: New Challenges, Same Principles. |
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| (25a) An important area for cooperation between civilian and military authorities is ensuring timely access to and availability of medical countermeasures to enhance preparedness and response to CBRN, hybrid threats and armed conflicts, including novel biological and chemical agents for which no effective treatments currently exist. |
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| (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure coordination, monitoring and support of cross-sectoral operation at the Union level, in support of national efforts. For this reason, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the ‘Hub’) should be established. The Hub shall operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its function, making use of the existing structures and expertise of the ERCC. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. | (27) The multifaceted nature of cross-sectoral crises demands a comprehensive and integrated approach to their management, necessitating close and efficient cooperation to effectively navigate the challenges they present. National civil protection authorities should remain the primary competent authorities supporting the Union Mechanism. At the same time, it is necessary to enhance Union-level capabilities for continuous anticipation, monitoring and analysis of risks connected to cross-sectoral and all-hazard crises and to facilitate coherent information sharing and operational preparedness across the Union; for this reason a Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub (the ‘HUB’) should be established as part of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. The Hub should operate in synergy with the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and complement its analytical, scientific, situational awareness and 24/7 operational capacities. The ERCC will continue its mandate supporting the Union Mechanism, and to provide a central point for operational coordination with Member States civil protection authorities, including entities authorised by the Member States, Union institutions and bodies, agencies as well as Commission services. To maximise these efforts, rules should be put in place allowing the scaling up of Union support to Member State action, to accurately reflect the demands and the urgency of the needs. In order to link external action with internal crisis response more effectively and avoid duplication of efforts, the Hub should cooperate with the European External Action Service (EEAS), and in particular its Crisis Response Centre, in respect to the role and competences of the High Representative. |
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| (27a) In order to ensure continuous anticipation, monitoring and coordinated management of cross-sectoral crises at Union level, the Hub should perform permanent tasks including the monitoring of cross-sectoral and all-hazard risks, the preparation of regular operational outlook briefings, the gathering and analysis of cross-sectoral information from relevant Commission services and, where appropriate, the European External Action Service, and the sharing of relevant outcomes with the Council and the Member States through the Integrated Political Crisis Response web platform; the Hub should also contribute to the organisation and conduct of Union-wide cross-sectoral preparedness exercises. Where the Integrated Political Crisis Response arrangements established by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993 are activated, the Hub should monitor the crisis concerned and provide situational awareness in support of Union decision-making, including, where appropriate, by contributing to the Integrated Situational Awareness and Analysis capability, and may, upon assignment by the Council in accordance with those arrangements, support the response at technical and operational level, including through facilitating information-sharing and deploying experts, in order to strengthen the Union’s overall preparedness and response capacity. |
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| (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, the Crisis Coordination Hub will also coordinate closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11 . The activities of the Hub will, where relevant, align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. | (28) In order to ensure coherence with relevant existing structures, once it is activated, the Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub will also coordinate closely with the Commission’s internal security architecture, including the future establishment of the Integrated Security Operations Centre (ISOC), as announced in the Commission Communication ProtectEU: a European Internal Security Strategy11. The activities of the Hub will, where relevant, align with the Commission’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), communication tools, and security procedures, thereby ensuring maximum interoperability, facilitating the sharing of information, and supporting security aspects in the protection of Commission assets. |
| 11 COM(2025)148 final. | 11 COM(2025)148 final. |
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| (29) Provisions of this Regulation which are addressed to Member States should be understood as being addressed also to associated countries. However, while this Regulation may complement the implementation of other Union risk management instruments in cases of cross-sectoral crises, countries associated to the Union Mechanism should not be involved unless they fall under the scope of the supported instrument. | (29) Provisions of this Regulation which are addressed to Member States should be understood as being addressed also to associated third countries. However, while this Regulation may complement the implementation of other Union risk management instruments in cases of cross-sectoral crises, countries associated to the Union Mechanism should not be involved unless they fall under the scope of the supported instrument. |
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| (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of resources and response teams in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. | (32) Temporary allocation of any response capacities under the Union Mechanism in accordance with this Regulation should be possible for situations of increased risk of disasters in a Member State or third country. It should involve the temporary deployment of material and human resources in anticipation of natural or human-induced hazards. |
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| (33) In order to ensure operational readiness, in particular in wildfire risk areas during the summer season and other areas experiencing recurring seasonal risks, the Union Mechanism should enable the pre-positioning of response capacities in Member States to address those risks. This proactive measure should enhance the Union's readiness to combat recurring disasters, mitigating their devastating impact on lives, homes, and the environment. At the same time, this action should facilitate the sharing of technical and operational knowledge across various scenarios and fire contexts, reinforce interoperability, and improve the concept of host nation support for response capacities. Where those capacities and intervention teams would be required to respond to a disaster during their pre-positioning, rules on response should apply, particularly as regards the cost of their operation. | (33) In order to ensure operational readiness, in particular in wildfire risk areas during the summer season and other areas experiencing recurring seasonal risks, the Union Mechanism should enable the pre-positioning of response capacities in Member States to address those risks. This proactive measure should enhance the Union's readiness to combat recurring disasters, mitigating their devastating impact on lives and livelihoods, homes and property, the environment and biodiversity and cultural heritage. At the same time, this action should facilitate the sharing of technical and operational knowledge across various scenarios and fire contexts, reinforce interoperability, and improve the concept of host nation support for response capacities. Where those capacities and intervention teams would be required to respond to a disaster during their pre-positioning, rules on response should apply, particularly as regards the cost of their operation. |
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| (36) To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the European Civil Protection Pool (‘ECPP’) should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415 , in response operations under the Union Mechanism. | (36) The European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) is a key tool for strengthening the capacity of Member States to respond efficiently and effectively to disasters and crises, thereby further strengthening the capacities of Member States. To enhance readability, and therefore legal certainty, the financing of adaptation costs for response capacities committed to the ECPP should be simplified. Additionally, higher financing should be ensured for operational costs incurred during deployments of ECPP capacities registered in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/70415, in response operations under the Union Mechanism. |
| 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). | 15 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/704 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism and repealing Commission Implementing Decisions 2014/762/EU and (EU) 2019/1310 (OJ L, 2025/704, 15.4.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/704/oj). |
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| (37) rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Strategy and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. | (37) rescEU was established to provide assistance in situations where the existing resources at national level and those pre-committed by Member States to the European Civil Protection Pool are unable to ensure an effective response. rescEU has consistently proven its added value in Union coordinated response operations. To ensure coherence with the Union Strategy of Preparedness and subject to availability of financial resources, the Commission should further strengthen rescEU by financing the maintenance of existing capacities and, where appropriate, scaling them up and creating additional ones in accordance with Member States. Development of rescEU capacities should include all forms of acquisition such as procurement, contracting, renting or leasing, including for medical countermeasures. In this context, and in line with Union law and international commitments, the use of solutions developed or produced in the Union should be promoted in order to reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy and the resilience of critical supply chains. Under exceptional circumstances, such as when the required medical countermeasures are not defined under rescEU, for example for active pharmaceutical ingredients or investigational products, stocks could be developed outside the Union Mechanism. Experience gained during deployments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union’s response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the recurrent wildfire seasons shows that the rules governing the management and rapid deployment of rescEU capacities need to be further streamlined to ensure rapid response. |
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| (38) rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in case a natural or human-induced hazard reaches a significant scale and is of international concern. Such deployment should be considered where the Union has an interest to respond to the emergency or where a crisis has the potential to impact the Union, including where the crisis threatens Union citizens, requires urgent intervention, and was notified under other Union instruments or international response mechanisms. | (38) rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in case a natural or human-induced hazard reaches a significant scale and is of international concern. Such deployment should be considered where the Union has an interest to respond to the emergency or where a crisis has the potential to impact the Union, including where the crisis threatens Union citizens, requires urgent intervention, and was notified under other Union instruments or international response mechanisms. When such capacities are deployed in response to humanitarian crisis in third countries, the Commission should ensure complementarity and coherence with the humanitarian principles and the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. |
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| (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. | (40) By facilitating the continued development and enhanced integration of cross-border detection, early warning, public warning and alert systems of significance to the Union, the Union should assist Member States in reducing the lead time required to respond to disasters and in issuing timely alerts to Union citizens. Those systems should leverage both existing and emerging information sources and infrastructures, while actively promoting the adoption of innovative technologies. Recognising that Member States hold primary responsibility for alerting their populations to ensure the effective dissemination of public warnings and preparedness in the event of disasters, it is essential to reinforce their capabilities. |
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| (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union , through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. | (41) To enhance the preparedness for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and Union-wide disasters, the Union, through its Mechanism and existing Union tools, should provide support to Member States in developing and implementing public warning systems, including recommendations on the implementation of public warning systems in its common baseline to support prevention and preparedness action developed by the Commission in cooperation with Member States. The Union Mechanism should exploit, where necessary, services provided by the Union space systems, such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus and the Earth observation governmental service, IRIS2 and GOVSATCOM as well as space situational awareness services. The early warning component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service consisting of the European Flood Awareness System, the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Drought Observatory should contribute to minimising the lead time to respond to disasters. These assets are significant Union-level tools to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters and crises both within and beyond the Union's borders. |
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| (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; Such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, and short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. | (43) In recent years, the Union Mechanism has been activated repeatedly to conduct medical evacuations from disaster-affected third countries whose health-care systems were overwhelmed, notably in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and, following the nightclub fire in North Macedonia, ensuring the safe transfer and treatment of patients in Member States and other countries associated to the Union Mechanism that volunteered to provide such support. Therefore, in large-scale operations, the Union should support series of actions allowing to coordinate and, where required, support the transfer of patients from the requesting country to the treating Member State; such actions can include deployment of an assessment team, short term transit in a local medical facility or specifically established medical evacuation related hub and where appropriate, liaison with relevant actors on the ground; therefore, common rules should specify which activities are considered part of a medical evacuation operation and the conditions and procedures for setting up and operating hubs dedicated to facilitating medical evacuation. |
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| (44) Recognising the importance of fostering international cooperation in the field of civil protection, and without prejudice to rules governing the association of third countries to the Union Mechanism, it is essential for the Commission to engage in coordinated efforts with third countries having similar objectives in disaster risk management and civil protection. That should allow the Commission to align policy priorities and coordinate operations with national authorities of third countries designated as strategic partner countries. | (44) Recognising the importance of fostering international cooperation in the field of civil protection and on prevention, preparedness and response for health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health, and without prejudice to rules governing the association of third countries to the Union Mechanism, it is essential for the Commission to engage in coordinated efforts with third countries and international organisations, notably those having similar objectives in disaster risk management and civil protection and health preparedness. That should allow the Commission to align policy priorities and coordinate operations with national authorities of third countries designated as strategic partner countries. |
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| (49) Where assistance under the Union Mechanism contributes to a Union humanitarian response, particularly in complex emergencies, actions receiving financial assistance under this Regulation should adhere to the humanitarian principles and the principles on the use of civil protection and military resources set out in the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. These actions should also take into consideration other humanitarian emergency response funded by the Union, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and objectives. The Union Mechanism should replace the Union Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council18 . | (49) Where assistance under the Union Mechanism contributes to a Union humanitarian response, particularly in complex emergencies, actions receiving financial assistance under this Regulation should adhere to the humanitarian principles and the principles on the use of civil protection and military resources set out in the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. These actions should also take into consideration other humanitarian emergency response funded by the Union, ensuring alignment with established guidelines and objectives as well as coordination with humanitarian actors. The Union Mechanism should replace the Union Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council18. |
| 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2013/1313/oj). | 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 924, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2013/1313/oj). |
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| 1. This Regulation provides for the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) and lays down the Union support for health emergency preparedness and response. It sets out objectives, budget for the period 2028-2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding. | 1. This Regulation provides for the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (the ‘Union Mechanism’) and promotes solidarity and strengthen cooperation between the Union and the Member States with the aim of improving the effectiveness of systems in order to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and enhance resilience against the consequences of all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters, risks and threats, that may occur inside or outside the Union. |
| This Regulation lays down the Union support for civil protection, cross-sectoral crisis coordination and for prevention, preparedness and response related to health emergency and serious cross-border threats to health. | |
| This Regulation sets out objectives, budget for the period 2028-2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding. |
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| (a) rules on the functioning of the Union Mechanism including specific measures on prevention, preparedness and response, | (a) rules on the functioning of the Union Mechanism including specific measures on prevention, preparedness and response in an all-hazards approach, |
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| (c) rules on the establishment of the Crisis Coordination Hub (‘the Hub’) as the overall structure facilitating situational awareness and operational cross-sectoral preparedness and coordination, | (c) rules on the establishment of the Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub as the structure facilitating cross-sectoral situational awareness and supporting operational preparedness and coordination in cross- sectoral crisis situations, |
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| (d) support measures for health emergency preparedness and response. | (d) financial support and measures on prevention, preparedness and response for health emergency and cross-border threats to health. |
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| 1. This Regulation shall aim to ensure the protection of people, environment and property, cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters, including serious cross-border threats to health. | 1. This Regulation shall aim to ensure the protection of people, environment, biodiversity, property, cultural heritage, critical infrastructures and essential services against all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters, risks and threats, as well as health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health. |
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| 2. This Regulation shall enable cross-sectoral coordination in situations where other Union crisis response or risk management mechanisms are applied. The provisions of the Regulation shall be without prejudice to the High Representative’s competences in the external dimension of crises, including missions and operations conducted under the Common Security and Defence Policy. | 2. This Regulation shall enable cross-sectoral coordination among EU institutions, bodies and agencies, for prevention, preparedness and response crisis situations or where other Union crisis response or risk management mechanisms are applied. The provisions of the Regulation shall be without prejudice to the High Representative’s competences in the external dimension of crises, including missions and operations conducted under the Common Security and Defence Policy. |
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| 3. This Regulation shall not affect obligations under existing legal acts of the Union or under existing international agreements nor the Commission competences on security of the Commission personnel, assets and information. It shall be applied without prejudice to and in complementarity with other legal acts of the Union laying down specific rules on response or risk management relating to crises, including health emergency preparedness and response. | 3. This Regulation shall not affect obligations under existing legal acts of the Union or under existing international agreements nor the Commission competences on security of the Commission personnel, assets and information. It shall be applied without prejudice to and in complementarity with other legal acts of the Union laying down specific rules on prevention, response or risk management relating to crises, including Regulations (EU) 2022/23711 and (EU) 2022/23722 in the area of health emergency and serious cross- border threats to health. |
| 1 Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing Decision No 1082/2013/EU (OJ L 314, 6.12.2022, p. 26, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2371/oj | |
| 2 Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2372 of 24 October 2022 on a framework of measures for ensuring the supply of crisis-relevant medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency at Union level (OJ L 314, 6.12.2022, p. 64, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2372/oj |
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| 4. Title II of this Regulation lays down the rules for: | 4. Title II of this Regulation lays down the rules for actions in the field of civil protection: |
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| 5. Title III of this Regulation lays down rules for Union support for health emergency preparedness and response, in particular for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 and of the Regulation (EU) 2022/2372. | 5. Title III of this Regulation lays down rules for Union financial support and measures for health emergency and cross-border threats to health on prevention, preparedness and response, in particular for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 and of the Regulation (EU) 2022/2372. |
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| 7. Where applying the prevention, preparedness and response measures under this Regulation, the special needs of isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Union in terms of prevention, preparedness and response. | 7. Where applying the prevention, preparedness and response measures under this Regulation, the special needs of regions close to conflict zones, isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Union in terms of prevention, preparedness and response shall be taken into account. |
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| (1) ‘disaster’ means a situation, regardless of its origin, which has or may have a severe impact on people, public health, environment, critical infrastructure or property, including cultural heritage; | (1) ‘disaster’ means a natural or human-induced hazard, regardless of its origin, which has or may have a severe impact on people, public health, environment, biodiversity, critical infrastructure, essential services or property, including cultural heritage; |
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| (2) ‘crisis’ means any ongoing or imminent disaster which has an impact or a potential to impact multiple sectors simultaneously without prejudice to the meaning of crisis in Article 2, point (22), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 applicable in procurement procedures; | (2) ‘crisis’ means any ongoing or imminent disaster, event or situation of exceptional scale, which constitutes a cross-border or large-scale emergency threatens or which is liable to threaten the security, safety and well-being of the citizens of the Union resulting in, or likely to result in, long-lasting effects. |
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| (2a) ‘cross-sectoral crisis’ means any crisis which seriously impact or has a potential to seriously impact multiple sectors simultaneously. |
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| (3) ‘sector’ means a specific area of interlinked societal, governmental and economic activity, in particular health, environment, transport, energy, security, and other areas of activity vulnerable to disasters. | (3) ‘sector’ means a specific area of interlinked societal, governmental and economic activity, in particular health, environment, transport, energy, security, communications and other areas of activity vulnerable to disasters. |
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| (5) ‘preparedness’ means a state of readiness and capability of human and material means, structures, systems, communities and organisations enabling them to ensure an effective rapid response, obtained as a result of action taken in advance; | (5) ‘preparedness’ means a state of anticipation, readiness and capability of human and material means, structures, systems, communities and organisations enabling them to ensure an effective rapid response and resilient recovery, obtained as a result of action taken in advance; |
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| (6) ‘prevention’ means actions aimed at reducing risks or mitigating potential adverse consequences of a disaster for people, public health, the environment and property, including cultural heritage; | (6) ‘prevention’ means actions taken in advance aimed at reducing risks or mitigating potential adverse consequences of a disaster for people, public health, the environment and property, including cultural heritage; |
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| (6a) 'response' means any action taken upon request for assistance under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism in the event of an imminent disaster, or during or after a disaster, to address its immediate adverse consequences; |
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| (6b) ‘resilience’ means the ability of a structure, system, community or organisation to prevent, resist, mitigate, absorb, accommodate, adapt to, transform and recover from the effects of a disaster; |
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| (7) ‘Union disaster resilience goals’ means objectives established by the Commission in cooperation with Member States in the area of civil protection to support prevention and preparedness actions for the purpose of improving the capacity of the Union and its Member States to withstand the effects of a disaster which causes or is capable of causing transboundary effects; | (7) ‘Union disaster resilience goals’ means objectives in the area of civil protection to support prevention and preparedness actions for the purpose of improving the capacity of the Union and its Member States to withstand the effects of a disaster which causes or is capable of causing transboundary effects; |
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| (9) ‘early warning’ means the timely and effective provision of information that allows action to be taken to avoid or reduce risks and the adverse impacts of a disaster, and to facilitate preparedness for an effective response; | (9) ‘early warning’ means the timely and effective provision of information that allows action to be taken to avoid, mitigate or reduce risks and the adverse impacts of a disaster, and to facilitate preparedness for an effective response; |
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| (9a) 'public warning' means an alert issued by a competent authority and directed to all citizens in a determined geographic area with a view of warning those citizens of a developing, imminent or ongoing hazard or a major emergency situation and advising them on measures to protect themselves and to mitigate the impact of such a disaster or emergency situation, and taken into account accessibility requirements; |
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| (16) ‘risk management capability’ means the ability of a Member State or its regions to reduce, adapt to or mitigate risks (impacts and likelihood of a disaster), identified in its risk assessments to levels that are acceptable in that Member State. Risk management capability is assessed in terms of the technical, financial and administrative capacity to carry out adequate risk assessments, risk management planning for prevention and preparedness, and risk prevention and preparedness measures; | (16) ‘risk management capability’ means the ability of a Member State and of its regions to, reduce, adapt to or mitigate risks (impacts and likelihood of a disaster), identified in its risk assessments to levels that are acceptable in that Member State. Risk management capability is assessed in terms of the technical, financial and administrative capacity to carry out adequate risk assessments, risk management planning for prevention and preparedness, and risk prevention and preparedness measures; |
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| (19) ‘medical evacuation’ means a series of coordinated actions allowing for organised transport of individuals in need of medical care from disaster-affected areas to appropriate medical facilities, either in a Member State and in case of Union citizens also in third countries; | (19) ‘medical evacuation’ means a series of coordinated actions allowing for organised transport of patients in need of medical care and, where relevant, their companions, from disaster-affected or potentially areas to appropriate medical facilities, either in a Member State and in case of Union citizens also in third countries; |
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| (20) ‘medical evacuation hub’ means a transit facility established under the Union Mechanism that temporarily receives evacuated patients and their accompanying persons, provides medical triage, patients’ stabilisation and continuous (24/7) care, and if necessary organises their transport under the coordination of the ERCC, to healthcare facilities in a Member State; the medical evacuation hub comprises the physical site, its medical and logistical personnel, the equipment and support services necessary to ensure the safe hand-over of patients from the requesting State to the country offering medical treatment; | (20) ‘medical evacuation hub’ means a temporary transit facility established under the Union Mechanism that temporarily receives evacuated patients and their accompanying persons, provides medical triage, patients’ stabilisation and continuous (24/7) care, and if necessary organises their transport under the coordination of the ERCC, to healthcare facilities in a Member State or in third country; the medical evacuation hub comprises the physical site, its medical and logistical personnel, the equipment and support services necessary to ensure the safe hand-over of patients from the requesting State to the country offering medical treatment; |
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| (21) ‘operational costs’ means all the costs of running a capacity or deploying an expert or EUCP Team during an operation. Such costs may include costs related to personnel, international and local transport, logistics, security, consumables and supplies, maintenance, as well as other costs necessary to ensure the effective use of such capacities; | (21) ‘operational costs’ means all the costs of running a capacity or deploying an expert or EUCP Team during an operation. Such costs may include costs related to personnel, international and local transport, logistics, security, consumables and supplies, maintenance, as well as other costs necessary to ensure the effective use of such capacities, including costs incurred after the conclusion of deployment and before the due date for the submission of the final report; |
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| (24) ‘medical countermeasures’ means medical countermeasures within the meaning of Article 3, point (10), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371; | (24) ‘medical countermeasures’ means medicinal products for human use, medical devices and other goods or services that are necessary for the purpose of preparedness for and response to serious cross-border health crisis; |
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| (25) ‘serious cross-border threats to health’ means threats referred to in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 as well as radiological and nuclear threats. | (25) ‘serious cross-border threats to health’ means threats referred to in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 as well as Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats (CBRN); |
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| (25a) ‘culture of preparedness’ means actions undertaken to promote a whole of society approach to civil protection preparedness and risk and health literacy, enabling individuals, communities, organisations and public authorities to develop a clear understanding of disaster risks, to recognise and act upon public warnings, and to adopt appropriate measures to prevent, reduce, adapt to and mitigate the impacts of such risk. |
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| 1. The general objective of this Regulation shall be to strengthen cooperation between the Union and the Member States to prevent, prepare for and respond to all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters with a view to consequence management, and serious cross-border threats to health, that may occur inside or outside the Union, as well as situations where they impact several sectors simultaneously. | 1. The general objective of this Regulation shall be to strengthen Union resilience through enhanced cooperation between the Union and the Member States to anticipate, prevent, prepare for and respond to all kinds of natural and human-induced disasters, manage the consequences of any disasters and support activities aiming to face health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health, that may occur inside or outside the Union, as well as situations where they impact several sectors simultaneously and potentially includes lost lasting and cascading effects requiring coordinated assistance. |
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| (a) strengthen the understanding and anticipation of disaster risks and threats, including those linked to climate change and public health, and work proactively to prevent or mitigate their potential impacts; foster prevention and preparedness; and enhance collaboration between civil protection, health and other relevant authorities; | (a) strengthen the understanding and anticipation of disaster risks and threats, including those linked to climate change and public health, and work proactively to prevent or mitigate their potential impacts included those related to serious cross-border threats to health; foster prevention and preparedness; and enhance collaboration between civil protection, health and other relevant authorities, including local and regional authorities; and improving data collection, early warnings measures and surveillance systems; |
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| (b) facilitate, notably through the Knowledge Network, capacity building at Union and Member State level, in particular by fostering and increasing the uptake and use of research and innovation results in disaster and crisis, by providing and conducting capacity building programmes such as training and exercises, peer reviews, deployment of experts and EUCP Teams that provide advice on prevention and preparedness measures, as well as other expertise, as well as technical and financial assistance to support strategies, plans and investments, foster prevention, preparedness and resilience; | (b) facilitate, notably through the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’), a permanent and continuous coordination with experts in order to reinforce capacity building at Union and Member State level, in particular by fostering and increasing the uptake and use of research and innovation results in disaster and crisis, by providing and conducting capacity building programmes such as training and exercises, peer reviews, deployment of experts and EUCP Teams that provide advice on prevention and preparedness measures, as well as other expertise, as well as technical and financial assistance to support strategies, plans and investments, foster prevention, preparedness and resilience; |
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| (c) enhance preparedness at Member State and Union level, including all levels of society, to respond to disasters, in particular (i) with the support of the ERCC and the Hub, and their communication and information structures for coordination and situational awareness among authorities of the Member States and existing EU crisis management structures, (ii) by supporting the development and maintenance of effective early warning systems to detect and communicate imminent threats of disasters, allowing for timely action to be taken to prevent or mitigate impacts, (iii) by developing and maintaining response capacities, strengthening their interoperability and considering their potential dual use in case of crisis, (iv) by promoting the integration of disaster risk prevention and preparedness considerations into policies and financial frameworks at national and Union level, with the aim of strengthening long-term resilience, (v) by facilitating preparedness and resilience among all actors and stakeholders, including all levels of government, civil and military authorities, civil society, the private sector, and the provision of vital societal functions with a view to strengthening overall population preparedness and societal resilience; | (c) enhance preparedness at local, regional, Member State and Union level, including all levels of government, in particular civil and military authorities, to respond to disasters, in particular: (i) with the support of the ERCC and the Hub, and their communication and information structures (ii) by providing for coordination and situational awareness among authorities of the Member States and existing EU crisis management structures, (iii) by supporting the development and maintenance of effective early warning systems to detect and communicate imminent risks of disasters, allowing for timely action to be taken to anticipate, prevent or mitigate impacts, (iv) by supporting the development and maintenance of response capacities, and strengthening their interoperability and considering their potential dual use to manage the effects, (v) by promoting the integration of disaster risk prevention and preparedness considerations into relevant policies and financial frameworks at national and Union level, with the aim of strengthening local, regional, national and Union-level long-term resilience; |
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| (ca) enhance preparedness and resilience, among all actors and stakeholders, including across all levels of society, in particular civil society, the private sector, and entities contributing to essential services with a view to the developing of a culture of preparedness among population and societal resilience; |
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| (d) facilitate rapid and efficient response inside the Union, including in the countries referred to in Article 9(1), as well as outside of the Union, following a request for assistance in accordance with Article 28; | (d) facilitate rapid and efficient response following a request for assistance in accordance with Article 28; |
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| (e) to support Member States’ and Union preparedness and response to cross-sectoral crises, in particular by upscaling assistance to address their intensity and impact, as well as by supporting response to crises initiated under other Union crisis response or risk management instruments where required, including through the Hub, and by supporting the cooperation and coordination between relevant civil and military actors, in particular by supporting the establishment of comprehensive civil-military preparedness arrangements; | (e) to support Member States’ and Union preparedness and response to cross-sectoral crises, including hybrid and security-related crises, and geopolitical risks, in particular by strengthening situational awareness capacity, upscaling assistance to address their intensity and impact, as well as by supporting response to crises initiated under other Union crisis response or risk management instruments where required, including through the Hub and by supporting the cooperation and coordination between relevant civil and military actors, in particular by supporting the establishment of comprehensive civil-military preparedness arrangements; |
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| (f) to enhance Member States’ and Union efforts in health emergency preparedness and response by: | (f) to enhance Member States’ and Union efforts in preventing, preparing for and responding to health emergency and serious cross-border threats to health; |
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| (i) strengthening the capability for prevention, preparedness and rapid response to serious cross-border threats to health, in particular by supporting health security policies and solutions, improving data collection, early warning and surveillance systems, and | (i) strengthening the capability for prevention, preparedness and rapid response to serious cross-border threats to health, including the resilience and continuity of critical health infrastructure and medical evacuation capacities, as well as ensuring the continuity of essential and uninterrupted medical treatment for patients in complex and cross-sectoral crises |
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| (iii) coordination actions and strengthening capacity building. | (iii) strengthening health security coordination actions and capacity building. |
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| The Commission shall work jointly with the High Representative to: | In consultation with Member States, the Commission shall work jointly with the High Representative to: |
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| (a) contribute to the development of measures to enhance civil-military preparedness and coordination of response within the Union, in consultation with the Member States; | (a) contribute to the development of measures to enhance civil-military preparedness and coordination of response to natural and human-made disasters within the Union, in cooperation with the Member States, by strengthening cooperation between civil and military authorities in support of civil protection objectives. |
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| (b) develop arrangements to clarify roles and responsibilities and lay down priorities for preparing and responding to disasters and crises within the Union as well as Union-wide scenarios to form the basis of Union-level training and exercises, best practices, including standard operating procedures, and mechanisms for effective cooperation and communication in crisis scenarios. | (b) develop and maintain arrangements to clarify roles and responsibilities to ensure operational cooperation of civilian and military capacities for preparing and responding to natural and human made disasters within the Union. These arrangements shall include Union-wide scenarios and shall form the basis of Union-level joint training and exercises. They shall also contribute to the development and dissemination of standard operating procedures and best practices, and of mechanisms for effective cooperation and communication in crisis situations, while preserving the primary civilian character of the Union Mechanism. |
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| (ba) enhance operational cooperation with external partners within the framework of existing procedures and agreements, in a coherent and complementary manner to support civil protection objectives and humanitarian aid and avoid unnecessary duplication, in full respect of humanitarian principles and preserving the primary civilian character of the Union Mechanism. |
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| Article 5a | |
| Preparedness for Climate-related risks | |
| 1. This Regulation shall support Member States in strengthening preparedness for climate-related disasters and emergencies, particularly those exacerbated or caused by climate change. In this regard, the Commission and Member States shall: | |
| (a) integrate climate risk assessments and forward-looking climate projections into national and Union disaster risk management planning; | |
| (b) promote the development of prevention and preparedness measures addressing climate-related risks, including but not limited to extreme weather events, wildfires, droughts, floods, heatwaves and coastal hazards; | |
| (c) support the adaptation and climate resilience of civil protection response capacities developed under this Regulation, including rescEU capacities; | |
| (d) enhance early warning systems, cross-border risk monitoring and information exchange related to climate-induced hazards; | |
| (e) strengthen cooperation with relevant Union programmes and agencies contributing to climate adaptation, environmental protection and disaster risk reduction. | |
| 2. Capacities supported under this Regulation shall, where appropriate, be designed and maintained in a manner that ensures operational effectiveness under evolving climate conditions. | |
| 3. The Commission shall facilitate the exchange of best practices and lessons learned on climate resilience and adaptation within the framework of the Knowledge Network. |
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| The financial envelope shall be allocated as follows: | |
| (a) 40% to RescEU for preparedness and civil protection actions; | |
| (b) 40% to enhance health emergencies prevention, preparedness and response; | |
| (c) 20% as a flexibility reserve in response to need and shall also allow for cross-sectoral coordination and synergies. |
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| For the purposes of point (d), the third country shall grant the necessary rights and access required under Regulations (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013, and guarantee that enforcement decisions imposing a pecuniary obligation on the basis of Article 299 of the Treaty, as well as judgements and orders of the Court of Justice of the European Union, are enforceable. | For the purposes of point (d), the third country shall grant the necessary rights and access required under Regulations (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and to the European Courts of Auditors, and guarantee that enforcement decisions imposing a pecuniary obligation on the basis of Article 299 of the Treaty, as well as judgements and orders of the Court of Justice of the European Union, are enforceable. |
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| 2. Union funding may be provided in any form in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, in particular grants, prizes, procurement and non-financial donations. | 2. Union funding may be provided in any form in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, in particular grants, prizes, procurement and non-financial donations, budgetary guarantees, and financial instruments. |
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| 2a. Where Union support is provided in the form of a budgetary guarantee and financial instruments, including when combined with other forms of non-repayable support in blending operations, it shall be implemented in accordance with Title X of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. |
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| 5. In award procedures for grants, actions shall not be eligible for funding where those actions or parts thereof, are already fully financed from other public or private sources, except contributions from the Union in the context of synergy actions referred to in Article 8. | 5. In award procedures for grants, actions shall be eligible for funding where those actions or parts thereof, have received partial contributions from the Union in the context of synergy actions referred to in Article 8, unless they are already fully financed from other public or private sources. |
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| 6. The work programme referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 or the documents related to the award procedure may further specify the eligibility criteria set out in this Regulation or set additional eligibility criteria for specific actions. | 6. The work programme referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 or the documents related to the award procedure may further specify the eligibility criteria set out in this Regulation or set additional eligibility criteria for specific actions. On actions protecting the Union’s health security interests, the work programme may have eligibility restrictions in accordance with Article 136 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. |
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| The Commission shall adopt distinct work programmes for the Civil Protection, the Cross-sectoral crisis and the Health emergency components of this Regulation. |
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| The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt the work programmes referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). |
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| The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, shall further develop Union disaster resilience goals in the field of civil protection, and adopt recommendations to define them as a common baseline to support prevention and preparedness actions. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including on space data from Copernicus, and those concerned with the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups. When developing Union disaster resilience goals, the Commission shall take into account recurrent disasters that hit Member States and suggest that Member States take specific measures, including any measures to be implemented with the use of Union funds, to strengthen resilience to such disasters. | The Commission, in cooperation with Member States and the European Parliament, shall further develop Union disaster resilience goals in the field of civil protection, and adopt recommendations to define them as a common baseline to support prevention and preparedness actions. Those goals shall be based on current and forward-looking scenarios, including on space data from Copernicus, and particularly those concerned with the impacts of climate change on disaster risks, data past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis, with particular attention given to vulnerable groups, gender and cultural diversity. When developing Union disaster resilience goals, the Commission shall take into account the transboundary effects, the seriousness of its impact and the increased recurrency of disasters that hit Member States and suggest that Member States take specific measures, including any measures to be implemented with the use of Union funds, to strengthen resilience to such disasters. |
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| (a) further develop disaster risk assessments at national or appropriate sub-national level and ensure coordination and consistency with other relevant risk assessment processes as well as public availability of their non-sensitive results to support population risk awareness and preparedness; | (a) further develop disaster risk assessments at national and, as appropriate, at sub-national level and ensure coordination and consistency with other relevant risk assessment processes, as well as public availability of their non-sensitive results to support population risk awareness and preparedness; |
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| (aa) to develop strategies in order to build population awareness, trust in disaster communication, as well as tackling risk disinformation in accordance with other relevant national and Union programmes; |
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| (b) further develop the assessment of disaster risk management capability at national or appropriate sub-national level; | (b) further develop the assessment of disaster risk management capability at national and, as appropriate, at sub-national level; |
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| (c) further develop and refine disaster risk management planning at national or appropriate subnational level, including as regards cross-border collaboration and risks with the potential for transboundary effects, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals and ensure coordination and consistency with other relevant planning processes. | (c) further develop and refine disaster risk management planning at national and, as appropriate, at subnational level, including as regards cross-border collaboration and risks with the potential for transboundary effects and a vulnerability mapping taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals and ensure coordination and consistency with other relevant planning processes at all levels of government. |
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| To foster the development of a shared understanding of disaster risks and threats at Union level, identify common needs in disaster risk management capability building, support the implementation of the Union disaster resilience goals, and facilitate the exchange of good practices, the Member States, without prejudice to national rules and procedures, shall make available to the Commission a summary in accordance with the guidelines referred to in Article 16(2), by 31 December 2028 and at least once every 5 years thereafter: | To foster the development of a shared understanding of disaster risks and threats at Union level, identify common needs in disaster risk management capability building, support the implementation of the Union disaster resilience goals, and facilitate the exchange of good practices, the Member States, without prejudice to national rules and procedures, shall make available to the Commission a summary in accordance with the guidelines referred to in Article 16(2), by 31 December 2028 and at least once every two years thereafter: |
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| (a) risk assessments at national or appropriate sub-national level, including assessment of risks or disasters with the potential for transboundary effects; | (a) risk assessments at national and, as appropriate, at sub-national level, including assessment of risks or disasters with the potential for transboundary effects; |
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| (b) assessment of disaster risk management capabilities and response capacities at national or appropriate sub-national level; | (b) assessment of disaster risk management capabilities and prevention, preparedness and response capacities at national and, as appropriate, at sub-national level; |
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| (da) actions taken to reinforce preparedness on all relevant policies and financing programmes and on the cooperation with other national, regional and local authorities. |
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| 1. To enhance the understanding of disaster risks facing the Union and inform coordinated preparedness, and based on the summaries referred to in Article 16 and considering any other available cross-sectoral data, including space data, on identification of risks, including at Union level, as well as the work of the Knowledge Network, the Commission shall: | 1. To enhance the understanding of disaster risks facing the Union and inform coordinated preparedness, and based on the summaries referred to in Article 15 and considering any other available cross-sectoral data, including space data, on identification of risks, including at Union level, as well as the work of the Knowledge Network, the Commission shall: |
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| (a) produce at least once every 5 years a report providing a cross-sectoral overview of natural and human-induced disaster risks that the Union faces, and the progress made in the implementation of Article 14 and the Union disaster resilience goals referred to in Article 13; | (a) produce at least once every two years a report providing a cross-sectoral overview of natural and human-induced disaster risks and threats that the Union faces, and the progress made in the implementation of Article 14 and the Union disaster resilience goals referred to in Article 13; |
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| (c) produce at least once every 5 years, a report on response capacities and relevant capabilities at Union level, and remaining gaps in relation to response capacities at national or appropriate sub-national level as referred to in Article 15, point (b), while taking into account relevant capacity goals and performance targets. The report shall also provide an overview of the budgetary and cost developments relating to response capacities and an assessment of the need for further development of those capacities. | (c) produce at least once every two years, a report on prevention, preparedness and response capacities and relevant capabilities at Union level, identifying remaining gaps in relation to those capacities at national and, as appropriate, at sub-national level as referred to in Article 15, point (b), while taking into account relevant capacity goals and performance targets. The report shall also provide an overview of the budgetary and cost developments relating to response capacities and an assessment of the need for further development of those capacities. |
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| 2. The Commission shall develop and update, together with the Member States, guidelines on the submission of the summary referred to in Article 15. | 2. The Commission shall develop and update, together with the Member States, and in consultation with the Knowledge Network, guidelines on the submission of the summary referred to in Article 15, in order to facilitate data harmonisation and promote interoperability. |
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| 3. The Commission may request that Member States provide additional information on specific prevention and preparedness measures related to risks leading to regularly occurring or particularly impactful disasters, and if appropriate: | 3. The Commission may request that Member States provide additional information on specific prevention and preparedness measures related to risks leading to regularly occurring or particularly impactful disasters in particular in relation to climate-related risks, and if appropriate: |
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| Capacity building and preparedness | Capacity building, prevention and preparedness |
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| 1. The Knowledge Network shall aggregate, process and disseminate knowledge and information relevant to the Union Mechanism and to support collaborative initiatives of civil protection and disaster risk management actors within the Union, including civil society organisations, local and regional authorities, private sector and the research community and based on a multi-hazard approach. | 1. The Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (the ‘Knowledge Network’) is hereby established and shall aggregate, process and disseminate knowledge and information relevant to the Union Mechanism and to support collaborative initiatives of civil protection and disaster risk management actors within the Union, including civil society organisations, local and regional authorities, private sector and the research community based on an all-hazard approach, in coordination with national civil protection authorities within whole-of-government and inclusive whole-of-society approaches. |
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| 2. The Commission shall, through the Knowledge Network, take due account of the expertise available in the Member States, including across all levels of government, at Union level, at the level of international organisations and entities, at the level of third countries and at the level of organisations active on the ground. | 2. The Commission shall, through the Knowledge Network, take due account of the expertise available in the Member States, including across all levels of government, at Union level, international organisations and entities, third countries and at the level of organisations active on the ground. |
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| 4. The Commission shall, through the Knowledge Network, support coherence of planning and decision-making processes by facilitating the continuous exchange of knowledge and information involving all areas of activity under the Union Mechanism. | 4. The Commission shall, through the Knowledge Network, support coherence of planning and decision-making processes by facilitating a permanent and continuous exchange of knowledge and information, involving all areas of activity under the Union Mechanism. |
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| 5. The Commission shall, through the Knowledge Network, support Member States in raising disaster risk awareness of the population. | 5. The Commission shall, through the Knowledge Network, support Member States in raising and promoting disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the population. |
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| (a) strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare and respond effectively to disasters and to support knowledge sharing and learning, as well as to promote investment in disaster risk management. This includes: | (a) support Member States to strengthen the collective capacity to prevent, prepare and respond effectively to all kinds of disasters and to support knowledge sharing and learning, as well as to promote investment in disaster risk management. This includes: |
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| (i) the set-up and management of financial assistance programmes in order to enhance risk management and knowledge sharing and to encourage the development of investments and plans for prevention and preparedness; | (i) the set-up and management of technical and financial assistance programmes in order to enhance risk management and knowledge sharing and to encourage the development of investments and plans for prevention and preparedness; |
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| (ii) the set-up and management of a training and exercise programme, and an exchange of experts programme for civil protection and disaster and crisis management personnel covering the prevention, preparedness and response. The programmes shall focus on and encourage the exchange of best practices in the field of civil protection, disaster and crisis management, and include joint courses. The exchange of expertise in the area of disaster and crisis management shall include exchanges of professionals and experienced volunteers. The training and exercises and the exchange of experts programmes shall aim to strengthen cooperation and coordination between Member States and the Commission in the field of civil protection, disaster and crisis management and to enhance the coordination, compatibility and complementarity of capacities referred to in Articles 20 and 21, and to improve the competence of experts as referred to in Article 33; | (ii) the set-up and management of a training and exercise programme, peer reviews and an exchange of experts programme for civil protection and disaster and crisis management personnel covering prevention, preparedness and response. The programmes shall focus on and encourage the exchange of best practices in the field of civil protection, disaster and crisis management, and include, if relevant, joint courses with international organisations. The exchange of expertise in the area of disaster and crisis management shall include exchanges of professionals and experienced volunteers. The training and exercises and the exchange of experts programmes shall aim to strengthen knowledge sharing and increase cooperation and coordination between Member States and the Commission in the field of civil protection, disaster and crisis management and to enhance the coordination, compatibility and complementarity of capacities referred to in Articles 20 and 21, and to improve the competence of experts as referred to in Article 33; |
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| (iiia) the set-up and management of programmes that promote a whole-of-society approach to preparedness by identifying and mapping vulnerabilities and fostering a culture of preparedness. |
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| (b) strengthen the dissemination and uptake of research and innovation results in all phases of civil protection and disaster risk management, and stimulating interaction between research and innovation results, the private sector, and Member State authorities. | (b) strengthen the dissemination, uptake and sharing of research and innovation results in all phases of civil protection and disaster risk management, and stimulating interaction between research and innovation results, the private sector, and Member State authorities. |
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| (c) Collect and manage the lessons learnt from civil protection actions conducted within the framework of the Union Mechanism, including aspects from the entire disaster management cycle, to provide a broad basis for learning processes and knowledge development. This shall include: | (c) Collect data and manage the lessons learnt from civil protection actions conducted within the framework of the Union Mechanism, including aspects from the entire disaster risk management cycle, to provide a broad basis for learning processes and knowledge development. This shall include: |
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| (iii) developing methods and tools for gathering, analysing, promoting and implementing lessons learnt. | (iii) developing methods and tools for harmonised and interoperable data gathering, analysing, promoting and implementing lessons learnt. |
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| This action shall include, where appropriate, lessons learnt from interventions outside the Union with regard to exploiting links and synergies between assistance provided under the Union Mechanism and humanitarian response; | This action shall include, where appropriate, lessons learnt from activities and interventions outside the Union with regard to exploiting links and synergies between assistance provided under the Union Mechanism and humanitarian response; |
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| (d) maintain an online platform serving the Knowledge Network to support and facilitate the implementation of the different tasks referred to in points (a), (b) and (c). | (d) promote, develop and maintain an online platform serving the Knowledge Network to support and facilitate the implementation of the different tasks referred to in points (a), (b) and (c). |
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| 7. When carrying out the tasks set out in paragraph 1, the Commission shall take particular account of the needs and interests of Member States facing disaster risks of a similar nature, as well as of the need to strengthen the protection of biodiversity and cultural heritage. | 7. When carrying out the tasks set out in paragraph 6, the Commission shall take particular account of the needs and interests of Member States facing disaster risks of a similar nature, in particular those linked to climate-related risks, as well as of the need to strengthen the protection of biodiversity and cultural heritage. |
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| 8. The Commission shall strengthen cooperation on capacity building, uptake of research and innovation results, and shall promote the sharing of knowledge and experience, between the Network and international organisations and third countries, in particular in order to contribute to meeting international commitments, particularly those in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. | 8. The Commission shall strengthen cooperation on training, capacity building, uptake of research and innovation results, and shall promote the sharing of knowledge and experience, between the Knowledge Network and international organisations and third countries in the field of civil protection disaster risk management, in particular in order to contribute to meeting international commitments, particularly those in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. |
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| 9. The Network shall also promote the operational uptake of Union-funded innovative solutions, and support Member States in identifying and applying state-of-the-art technologies and approaches, including through innovation procurement and public-private partnerships. | 9. The Knowledge Network shall also promote the operational uptake of Union-funded innovative solutions, and support Member States in identifying and applying state-of-the-art technologies and approaches, including through innovation procurement and public-private partnerships. |
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| 10. The organisation of the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network shall be laid down in an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). | 10. The organisation of the Knowledge Network shall include a Knowledge Network Board, composed of one representative from each Member State and one representative of the Commission. The Board shall advise the Commission on the strategic functioning and orientation of the Knowledge Network, ensuring that its overall purpose and objectives are fulfilled in accordance with this Article. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act specifying the organisation of the Knowledge Network, including the composition, roles and responsibilities of the Knowledge Network Board, adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). |
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| 1. Member States shall, on a voluntary basis, develop response capacities in accordance with Articles 20 and 21. | 1. Member States shall, on a voluntary basis, develop response capacities to meet support needs under the Union Mechanism in accordance with Articles 20 and 21. |
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| 1a. Modules shall be made up of resources of one or more Member States and shall: | |
| (a) be able to perform pre-defined tasks in the areas of response in accordance with established international guidelines and therefore be able to: | |
| (i) be dispatched at very short notice following a request for assistance through the ERCC; and | |
| (ii) work self-sufficiently and autonomously for a given period; | |
| (b) be interoperable with other modules; | |
| (c) undertake training and exercises in order to meet the interoperability requirement; | |
| (d) be placed under the authority of a person who is responsible for the operation of modules; and | |
| (e) be able to cooperate with other Union bodies and international institutions, in particular the United Nations, as appropriate. |
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| 2. The Commission shall support Member States in raising disaster risk awareness of the population. | 2. The Commission shall support Member States in promoting a culture of preparedness with a whole of society approach, to raise disaster risk awareness of the population in accordance with the objectives of this Regulation. |
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| 4. Member States may, subject to appropriate security safeguards, provide information about relevant military response capacities that could be used as part of the assistance through the Union Mechanism, such as transport and logistical or medical support. | 4. Member States may, subject to appropriate security safeguards, provide on a voluntary basis information about relevant military response capacities that could be used as part of the assistance through the Union Mechanism, such as transport and logistical or medical support. |
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| 6. Member States shall take the appropriate preparedness actions to facilitate host nation support. | 6. Member States shall, with the support of the Commission, take the appropriate preparedness actions to facilitate host nation support. |
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| 1. The European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) shall consist of a pool of voluntarily committed response capacities of the Member States and include modules, other response capacities, categories of experts and technical assistance and support teams (TAST). The Commission shall lay down rules for the identification of Member States experts, modules and other response capacities as well as operational requirements for the functioning and interoperability of modules and deployment in an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). | 1. The European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) is a key tool for strengthening the capacity of Member States to respond efficiently and effectively to disasters and crises. |
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| 1a. The ECPP shall consist of a pool of voluntarily committed response capacities of the Member States and include modules, other response capacities, categories of experts and technical assistance and support teams (TAST). |
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| 1b. The Commission shall lay down rules for the identification of Member States experts, TAST, modules and other response capacities as well as operational requirements for the functioning and interoperability of modules and other response capacities and their deployment in an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). |
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| 2. The assistance provided by a Member State through the ECPP shall be complementary to existing capacities in the requesting Member State, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of Member States for disaster prevention and response on their territory. | 2. The assistance provided by a Member State through the ECPP shall be complementary to existing capacities in the requesting Member State, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of Member States for disaster prevention, preparedness and response on their territory. |
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| 3. On the basis of identified risks and any existing scenario-building as referred to in point (b) of Article 16(1), the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, define the types and specify the number of key response capacities required for the ECPP (‘response capacity goals’). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). | 3. On the basis of identified and emerging disaster risks assessment and risk capacities management planning, taking into consideration any existing disaster scenario-building as referred to in point (b) of Article 16(1), the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, define the types and specify the number of key response capacities required for the ECPP (‘response capacity goals’). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). |
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| 4. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall monitor progress towards the response capacity goals set out in the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 3, and identify potentially significant response capacity gaps in the ECPP. Where such gaps have been identified, the Commission shall examine whether the necessary capacities are available to the Member States outside the ECPP. The Commission shall encourage Member States to address significant response capacity gaps in the ECPP, in accordance with the report referred to in point (c) of Article 17(1). | 4. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, and as appropriate, with the Knowledge Network, shall monitor progress towards the response capacity goals set out in the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 3, and identify potentially significant response capacity gaps in the ECPP. Where such gaps have been identified, the Commission shall examine whether the necessary capacities are available to the Member States outside the ECPP. The Commission shall encourage and support Member States to address significant response capacity gaps in the ECPP, in view of the response capacity goals and in accordance with the report referred to in point (c) of Article 16(1). |
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| 8. Response capacities that Member States make available for the ECPP shall be available for response operations under the Union Mechanism following a request for assistance through the ERCC. The ultimate decision on their deployment shall be taken by the Member States which registered the response capacity concerned. Where domestic emergencies, force majeure or, in exceptional cases, serious reasons prevent a Member State from making those response capacities available in case of a specific disaster, that Member State shall inform the Commission as soon as possible by referring to this Article. | 8. Response capacities that Member States make available for the ECPP shall be available for response operations under the Union Mechanism following a request for assistance through the ERCC. The ultimate decision on their deployment shall be taken by the Member States which registered the response capacity concerned. Where domestic emergencies, force majeure or, in exceptional cases, serious reasons prevent a Member State from keeping or making those response capacities available in case of a specific request for assistance, that Member State shall inform the Commission as soon as possible by referring to this Article. |
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| 9a. Member States and the Commission shall keep appropriate visibility of interventions involving the ECPP. |
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| 1. rescEU shall provide assistance to complement the overall existing response capacities at national level and those committed by Member States to the ECPP or fulfil operational needs to ensure an effective and rapid response to requests for assistance made in accordance with Article 28. | 1. rescEU shall consist of capacities for providing assistance in the event of a disaster to complement the overall existing response capacities at national level and those committed by Member States to the ECPP or to fulfil operational needs where necessary, to ensure an effective and rapid response to requests for assistance made in accordance with Article 28. |
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| 2. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, define the response capacities rescEU shall consist of, based, among other things, on Union risk assessments in accordance with Article 16(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). | 2. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, define the specific response capacities rescEU shall consist of, based on identified and emerging risks and threats, including climate-related risk, disaster scenarios, and remaining gaps referred to in Article 16(1), taking into account an all-hazards approach and the overall response capacities and the gaps identified at Union level. In the interest of cost-effectiveness, the Commission shall support acquisition, lease-to-own and construction of state-owned rescEU warehouses to securely host and develop rescEU capacities, ensuring permanent access to those capacities and strengthening long-term resilience. Multi-purpose rescEU capacities shall be considered where possible. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). |
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| 6. rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States or the Commission. The Commission and the Member States shall, where appropriate, ensure an adequate geographical distribution of rescEU capacities. | 6. rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States or the Commission. The Commission and the Member States shall, where appropriate, ensure an adequate geographical distribution of rescEU capacities based on Union risk assessments in accordance with Article 16(1) and taking into account identified and emerging risks and threats, primarily in regions experiencing the highest risks and threats. |
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| 7. The Commission shall define quality requirements, by means of implementing acts, for the response capacities forming part of rescEU, in consultation with the Member States. The quality requirements shall be based on established international standards, where such standards already exist. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). | 7. The Commission shall define quality requirements, by means of implementing acts, for the response capacities forming part of rescEU, in consultation with the Member States and the Knowledge Network. The quality requirements shall be based on established international standards, where such standards already exist. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). |
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| 16. Subject to the operational needs within Member States, rescEU capacities may be deployed in response to disasters and crises outside the Union that have a significant impact on the Union or on Member States or are of an international concern. | 16. Subject to the operational needs within Member States, rescEU capacities may be deployed in response to disasters outside the Union that have a significant impact on one or more Member States or their citizens. |
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| 1. Until 2034, Union support may be provided to cover 75 % of the costs necessary to ensure rapid access to national capacities corresponding to those defined in accordance with Article 21(2). | 1. Until 31 December 2034, Union support may be provided to cover 75 % of the costs necessary to ensure rapid access to national capacities corresponding to those defined in accordance with Article 21(2). |
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| 3. By way of derogation from Article 21, the decision on the deployment of the capacities referred to in the paragraph 1 shall be taken by the Member State that made them available as rescEU capacities. In case of domestic emergencies, force majeure or, in exceptional cases, serious reasons prevent a Member State from making those capacities available for a specific disaster, that Member State shall inform the Commission as soon as possible by referring to this Article. | 3. By way of derogation from Article 21(10), the decision on the deployment of the capacities referred to in the paragraph 1 shall be taken by the Member State that made them available as rescEU capacities. In case of domestic emergencies, force majeure or, in exceptional cases, serious reasons prevent a Member State from making those capacities available for a specific disaster, that Member State shall inform the Commission as soon as possible by referring to this Article. |
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| Anticipation and early warning | Anticipation and early warning measures |
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| 1. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, shall undertake the following actions to enhance anticipation and early warning capabilities, building on the Union space capabilities provided by Copernicus, Galileo and where necessary, other space services: | 1. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, shall undertake the following actions to enhance anticipation and early warning capabilities, building on the Union space capabilities provided by Copernicus, Galileo and where necessary, other space services, as well as through the expertise provided by the Knowledge Network: |
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| (a) Further improve cross-border detection and early warning systems of Union interest to mitigate the immediate effects of disasters; | (a) Further improve cross-border detection and early warning systems of Union interest to anticipate, prevent and mitigate the immediate effects of disasters; |
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| (d) monitor disasters and, where relevant, assess climate change impacts, providing advice grounded in scientific knowledge; | (d) monitor disasters and, where relevant, assess risks related to climate change impacts, providing advice grounded in scientific knowledge; |
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| (f) create, maintain, and advance European scientific partnerships addressing all hazards, thereby promoting the interconnection between national early warning and alert systems, and potentially linking such systems with the ERCC and relevant IT systems; | (f) create, maintain, and advance European scientific partnerships addressing all hazards, thereby promoting the interconnection between national early warning measures with public warning and alert systems, and potentially linking such systems with the ERCC and relevant IT systems; |
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| (ga) support Member States in their mapping of vulnerabilities and integrating them into their early warning measures; |
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| 2. The Commission shall support Member States in enhancing population preparedness and awareness about ongoing alerts across the Union. | 2. The Commission shall support Member States in enhancing population preparedness and awareness about ongoing alerts across the Union, by promoting a culture of preparedness. |
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| 2a. The Commission shall issue recommendations for public warnings to support Member States and all relevant competent authorities to issue an alert to the population in a timely, clear and inclusive manner. |
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| 3. In the event of a transboundary disaster, the Hub and the ERCC may facilitate information sharing among concerned countries regarding the use of Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service. Based on a request by a Member State, the Hub and the ERCC may disseminate on behalf of that Member State, public warning messages via Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service within that Member State. | 3. In the event of a transboundary disaster, the Hub and the ERCC may facilitate information sharing among concerned countries regarding the use of Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service. Based on a request by a Member State, the Hub and the ERCC may disseminate on behalf of that Member State, public warning messages through an alert send via Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service within that Member State. |
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| 3a. Where a Member State decides to issue a public warning to its population about an ongoing or imminent disaster within its territory, which causes or is likely to cause transboundary effects, it shall share this warning without delay with the potentially affected Member States and the Commission. Member States shall ensure that their procedures for issuing public warnings in these situations are sufficiently clear to ensure rapid dissemination and sharing with other Member States and shall include information about this capacity as part of their summary of national risk management information submitted to the Commission in Article 15. |
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| Article 24a | |
| Trust-Based Communication in Disaster Risk Management | |
| 1. Member States shall ensure that their national risk assessment and risk management planning includes a dedicated communication strategy based on the principles of transparency, timeliness, consistency and inclusiveness, with a view to building and maintaining public trust in public warnings and guidance before, during and after a disaster or crisis. | |
| 2. The Commission shall, in cooperation with Member States, take into account best practices at international level to develop guidelines for the implementation of the principles set out in this Article. | |
| 3. Member States shall take effective measures to prevent, detect and counteract the spread of misinformation and disinformation related to disaster, risks and threats that may undermine the effectiveness of official emergency communication. In accordance with existing Union programmes and instruments, including the European Democracy Action Plan, the Digital Services Act, and the Code of Practice on Disinformation, and shall ensure full respect for the fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information as guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |
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| 2. The ERCC shall work in close cooperation with national civil protection authorities and the relevant Union institutions and bodies. | 2. The ERCC shall work in close cooperation with national civil protection authorities and the relevant Union institutions bodies and agencies. |
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| 4. The ERCC shall have access to operational, analytical, monitoring, information management and communication capabilities, and shall be equipped to receive and process EU classified information, to address a broad range of disasters within and outside the Union. | 4. The ERCC shall have access to operational, analytical, monitoring, information management and communication capabilities, and shall be adequately equipped with all resources needed in terms of personnel and tools necessary to receive and process EU classified information, to address a broad range of disasters within and outside the Union. |
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| Crisis Coordination Hub | Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub |
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| 1. Without prejudice to Article 25, a Crisis Coordination Hub (the Hub) is hereby established. The Hub shall build upon the structure and the capabilities of the ERCC, including its analytical and scientific capabilities, situational awareness, and 24/7 operational capacity for cross-sectoral crises. | 1. Without prejudice to Article 25, a Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub (the Hub) is hereby established to support Union-level operational coordination and provide Union support to cross-sectoral crisis. The Hub may where appropriate use the capabilities of the ERCC, including its analytical and scientific capabilities, situational awareness, and 24/7 operational capacity for cross-sectoral crises. |
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| 3. The Hub shall anticipate and monitor risks connected to cross-sectoral crises, including producing regular operational-outlook briefings on cross-sectoral and all-hazard risks. | 3. The Hub shall anticipate and monitor risks and threats connected to cross-sectoral crises on a permanent basis, including producing regular operational-outlook briefings on cross-sectoral and all-hazard risks. |
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| 3a. The Hub shall, where relevant, use the support and the expertise provided by the Knowledge Network. |
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| 3b. The Hub shall ensure an appropriate framework for receiving the notifications about crises, received by the Commission through other Union instruments. |
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| 4. The Hub shall ensure coordination with relevant national authorities, as designated in accordance with paragraph 5, Commission services, Union institutions and bodies, and provide support in situations referred to in Article 29(1). | 4. The Hub shall ensure coordination with relevant Commission services, Union institutions bodies and agencies, and provide support in situations referred to in Article 29(1). |
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| 4a. The Hub shall ensure coordination with the National authorities designed by Member States as contact points for its functioning. The Commission shall be informed of those designations accordingly. |
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| Article 26a | |
| Tasks of the Cross-sectoral Crisis Support Hub | |
| 1. The Hub shall, on a permanent basis: | |
| (a) anticipate and monitor risks connected to cross-sectoral crises, including by producing regular operational-outlook briefings on cross-sectoral and all-hazard risks. | |
| (b) gather cross-sectoral information from the Commission and, as appropriate, the EEAS, which may include notifications about disasters and crises, as well as responses initiated under other Union risk management instruments. | |
| (c) share the outcomes of the tasks referred to in (a) and (b) with the Council and the Member States including, as appropriate, through the Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) web platform. | |
| (d) contribute to the organisation and conduct of a Union-wide cross-sectoral preparedness training and exercises. | |
| 2. In cases of activation of the EU IPCR as referred to in Article 2(1) of Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993, the Hub shall monitor the crisis for which the IPCR is activated for and provide situational awareness regarding that crisis. Where appropriate, this information shall feed into the Integrated Situational Awareness and Analysis support capability referred to in Article 8 of Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993. | |
| 3. In cases of activation of the EU IPCR as referred to in Article 2(1)(b) of Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1993, the Council may assign to the Hub tasks to support the response to cross-sectoral crises at technical and operational level. Such tasks may include facilitating information sharing and deploying experts. The tasks shall be identify through proposals for action in accordance with Article 7 (4) in Council implementing decision (EU) 2018/1993. | |
| 4. The Council may assign tasks to the Hub to support the response to cross-sectoral crises at technical and operational level also in cases other than those referred to in paragraph 2 and 3. Such tasks may include facilitating information sharing and deploying experts. |
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| 3. The notifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall, as appropriate, be made through CECIS. The Commission shall define the components of CECIS as well as the organisation of information sharing through CECIS by means of an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). | 3. The notifications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall, as appropriate, be made through the Common Emergency Communication and Information System’ (CECIS). The Commission shall define the components of CECIS as well as the organisation of information sharing through CECIS by means of an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 35(2). The Commission shall ensure, through CECIS, the establishment of a standardised reporting form to be used by all Member States. |
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| 4. The Hub shall ensure an appropriate framework for receiving the notifications about crises, received by the Commission through other Union instruments. | deleted |
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| 1. The Hub may be used to provide support to cross-sectoral crises where: | 1. The Union shall provide support to cross-sectoral crises: |
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| (a) response is initiated under other Union risk management instruments; | deleted |
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| (d) support is requested by the Council; | (d) where support is requested by the Council; |
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| 2. In the cases referred to in paragraph 1, the Union support to response may cover up to 100% of the costs to reflect the scale and the impact of the crisis. | 2. In the cases referred to in paragraph 1, the Union financial support to response may include the procurement by the Commission or awarding of grants to Member States for the procurement of material means and any necessary enabling service needed to complement assistance under the Union Mechanism, as well as increased financing of up to 100% under the Union Mechanism. |
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| 4. When the Union Mechanism provides support to response or the Hub facilitates the response initiated under other Union risk management instruments, the scope of application of those instruments shall be considered for determining the inclusion of associated countries in relation to the actions under this Chapter. | 4. When the Union Mechanism provides support to response or the Hub facilitates the supports to the response initiated under other Union risk management instruments, the scope of application of those instruments shall be considered for determining the inclusion of associated countries in relation to the actions under this Chapter. |
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| The Commission shall support Member States in strengthening capabilities for the prevention of, preparedness for, and response to serious-cross border threats to health, in particular through: | The Commission shall support Member States in strengthening capabilities for the prevention of, preparedness for, and response to health emergencies and serious cross-border threats to health, in close cooperation with the European Medicines Agency and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, as appropriate, in particular through: |
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| (a) supporting data collection, information exchange, early warning and surveillance systems; | (a) supporting data and information collection and exchange, early warning and epidemiological surveillance systems; |
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| (b) enhancing the availability and accessibility of medical countermeasures, including through procurement, capacity reservations as well as their stockpiling and deployment; | (b) enhancing the availability, affordability and accessibility of medical countermeasures, including through support to innovation and new development, procurement, capacity reservations stockpiling through cost- effective management, including rotation, deployment and distribution of medical countermeasures, aiming for synergies and complementarities with national emergency stocks and manufacturing capacities; |
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| (c) capacity building; | (c) supporting coordination actions and capacity building and resilience of the EU healthcare workforce through strengthening knowledge and skills, training and exercises, including the development, modernisation and operation of digital training tools and platforms, such as online learning systems, simulation environments or other ICT-based training instruments, as well as actions supporting the development and enhancement of information technology systems necessary for preparedness planning, monitoring, coordination and overall preparedness management; |
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| (d) support actions for the development, implementation and monitoring, including through cooperation between national authorities and with stakeholders, and the development and deployment of the necessary tools and infrastructures, including IT infrastructures. | (d) support actions for the development, implementation and monitoring of health emergency and serious cross-border threats to health, including through cooperation between national authorities and with stakeholders, and the development and deployment of the necessary tools and infrastructures, including IT infrastructures. |
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| An indicative list of eligible actions is presented under Section 6 of the Annex. |
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| Article 34a | |
| Stockpiling of medical countermeasures | |
| 1. Activities supporting the stockpiling of medical countermeasures at Union level may cover, in particular: | |
| (a) Actions to support the stockpiling of finished medical countermeasures, including finished dosage forms (FDFs); | |
| (b) Actions to support the stockpiling of unfinished products; | |
| (c) Actions to support the stockpiling of raw materials, excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) necessary for medical countermeasures production; | |
| (d) Actions to support and facilitate stockpiling management and storage and stockpiling systems at EU-level, including replenishment or rotation of stocks where relevant; (e) Actions to support identification of medical countermeasures needs for stockpiling. |
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| 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. | 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 and shall be composed, as appropriate, of representatives of the civil protection and health authorities of the Member States, and any other representatives of the Member States with an expertise related to the matter to be discussed. |
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| 4a. The Committee may meet in specific configurations depending on the matters to be discussed. |
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| (f) Supporting Member States in awareness-raising, public information and education, and their efforts in the provision of public information on alert systems, including on a cross-border level; | (f) Supporting Member States in developing a culture of preparedness, awareness-raising, public information and education; |
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| (fa) Supporting Member States in their efforts in the provision of public information on alert systems, with all relevant information in a clear, comprehensible and inclusive manner, including on a cross-border level; |
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| (fb) supporting Member States targeted trust-based information campaigns to the population, supporting the establishment of local community based partnership for resilience to design and implement locally grounded preparedness and response activities; |
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| (fc) supporting the mapping of vulnerabilities in risk assessment and risk management, with an inclusive approach that involves the systematic identification and spatial representation of socioeconomic vulnerabilities and institutional factors such as gender, poverty, age, disability, social isolation, cultural diversity and access to essential public services and hospitals; |
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| Actions meeting the objective laid down in point (e) of Article 4(2): | Actions referred to in Article 29(1) and (2) meeting the objective laid down in point (e) of Article 4(2), which may be funded at a rate of up to 100%: |
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| SECTION 5a | |
| POSSIBLE ELIGIBLE ACTIONS ON HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE | |
| Actions meeting the objectives laid down in point (f) of Article 4(2): | |
| (a) Strengthening the critical health infrastructure to cope with health crises by supporting the setup of tools for surveillance, forecast, prevention and management of outbreaks, as well as strengthening hospitals and other critical health facilities, including their operational continuity and resilience in complex, hybrid and security-related crisis scenarios; | |
| (b) Supporting actions to foster Union-wide health crisis prevention and preparedness, and the management capacity and response capacity of actors at Union and national level, including voluntary stress tests, contingency planning and preparedness exercises; mechanisms for the efficient coordination of preparedness and response, and the coordination of those actions at Union level; | |
| (c) Supporting actions for setting up an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework covering all phases of health crisis, namely prevention, preparedness, response and recovery; | |
| (d) Supporting preventive actions to protect vulnerable groups from health threats and actions to adapt the response to and the management of health crises to the needs of those vulnerable groups; | |
| (e) Supporting actions to address the collateral health consequences of a health crisis, including, where appropriate and duly justified, measures to support the continuity of essential and uninterrupted medical treatment, in particular in cases where disruption would pose serious risks to patients’ health or life; | |
| (f) Supporting, in synergy with other programmes, training and educational programmes for the upskilling of healthcare and public health workforces, and programmes for temporary exchanges of staff, in particular with the aim of improving their digital skills, including support for the development and deployment of digital training platforms, online learning systems and ICT-based simulation tools; | |
| (g) Supporting the establishment and coordination of Union Reference Laboratories, Union Reference Centres, and Centres of Excellence; | |
| (h) Auditing Member States’ preparedness and response arrangements, for example regarding health crisis management, antimicrobial resistance and vaccination; | |
| (i) Communicating to the public in the context of risk management and health crisis preparedness; | |
| (j) Supporting upwards convergence of national systems’ performance through health indicator development, analysis and knowledge brokering and the organisation of voluntary stress tests of national healthcare systems; | |
| (k) Supporting investigation, risk assessment and risk management work on the link between animal health, environmental factors, and human diseases, including during health crises; | |
| (l) Supporting actions to foster whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach within health emergency preparedness and response, including civil–military cooperation, in particular to ensure access to medical countermeasures, including dual use, and support a cooperation framework with industry and civil society; | |
| (m) Supporting actions to ensure access to medical countermeasures in times of health crises including through exchange of information and monitoring of supply chains, agreements with manufacturers in particular for the reservation of production capacity, the maintenance of ‘ever-warm’ production capacities, and emergency manufacturing scale-up; | |
| (n) Supporting the cost-effective establishment, replenishment, management and deployment of strategic stockpiles of medical countermeasures, with national authorities of Member States and relevant Union bodies; | |
| (o) Supporting actions to promote regional, joint and other forms of pool procurement, including to strengthen the global health emergency preparedness and response ; | |
| (p) Supporting the participation of the population in education and training programmes on prevention and preparedness, including health emergency literacy. |
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Explanatory statement 6 blocks
The proposal builds on the evolution of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) over the past decade, which has progressively expanded from a coordination platform for national disaster-response capacities into a more integrated EU framework with its own strategic reserves (rescEU). This evolution has been driven by a series of compounding crises including climate related risks such as large-scale wildfires, floods, and most notably the COVID-19 pandemic which exposed structural gaps in the EU’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to cross-border emergencies, particularly in the health domain and in situations where national capacities are simultaneously overwhelmed.
Against this backdrop, the Commission has put forward a proposal to replace Decision No 1313/2013/EU with a directly applicable Regulation that strengthens EU-level preparedness, reinforces rescEU capacities, and formally integrates health emergency preparedness and response into the civil protection framework. To this end, it proposes to establish an EU Crisis Coordination Hub, which would function as an overall structure collecting situational awareness information and managing operational cross-sectoral preparedness and coordination. It would reinforce the existing Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC). In practice, the Hub would anticipate and monitor cross-sectoral crisis risks and support Member States in operational crisis management.
The initiative forms part of the broader “European Preparedness Union” agenda, which seeks to better align civil protection, health security, and resilience policies within a more coherent, forward-looking EU crisis-management architecture. The cross-sectoral preparedness and response layer includes civil-military cooperation to protect civil population in times of crisis according to humanitarian principles.
Building on lessons learned from the multiple crisis faced during past years, the proposal seeks to enhance efficiency of crisis management, build capacity for more targeted responses, and cover new types of threats, such as undefined hybrid attacks and serious cross-border health issues inside or outside the EU.
Moreover, the proposal embraces an all-hazards risks approach, a whole of government approach with particular attention given to regional and local actors, as well as a whole of society approach, strengthening a culture of preparedness among population, improving public warnings, and building trust on disaster risk communication.
The proposed regulation aims to improve surveillance, detection, and understanding of emerging and imminent health threats. It is also expected to feed into mechanisms providing better access to medical countermeasures through procurement and stockpiling as well as their deployment as part of preparedness and response efforts. In addition, it aims to provide better access to production capacities during crisis. The primary operational responsibility of preparedness and response to health threats remains with national health authorities and the proposed enhancements are complementary to national systems.
Annex: declarations of input 4 blocks
Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteurs declare that they included in their report input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that they received, in the preparation of the draft report, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from the following representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies:
| 1. Interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register |
| EENA (European Emergency Number Associations) |
| Chief Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia UNDRR |
| ENA European Nurses Associations |
| EUCOPE (European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs) |
| 2. Representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies |
Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteurs declare that they have submitted to the natural persons concerned the European Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.
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