need to be demonstrated vs needs to be demonstrated

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Need to be demonstrated' is used when referring to plural subjects, while 'needs to be demonstrated' is used when referring to singular subjects.

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need to be demonstrated

This phrase is correct when referring to plural subjects.

This phrase is used when talking about multiple subjects that require demonstration.

Examples:

The theories need to be demonstrated with concrete evidence.
The skills need to be demonstrated in a practical setting.

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Point 4.3 of the guidelines states that for tranches of finance not exceeding EUR 1,5 million per target SME over each period of twelve months, under certain conditions market failure is presumed and does not need to be demonstrated by Member States.
Point 4.3 of the above-mentioned Guidelines states that for tranches of finance not exceeding EUR 1,5 million per target SME over each period of twelve months, under certain conditions market failure is presumed and does not need to be demonstrated by EFTA States.
In other words, for the purpose of applying Article 53(1) no actual anti-competitive effects need to be demonstrated where the agreement has a restriction of competition as its object.
The expected results of the planned restructuring need to be demonstrated under a base case scenario as well as under 'stress' scenarios.
Improvements and efficiencies need to be demonstrated by every institution and I believe that this can only be achieved through tools such as activity-based budgeting and thorough examination of current policies and systems and procedures.
The European Parliament's report seems even more alarmist when it refers in so many words to the potential instability of the euro which, according to the rapporteur, does not need to be demonstrated.
Second, there was clear evidence in the present case that BA's practices had no material effect. BA does not suggest that actual effects need to be demonstrated in every case.

Alternatives:

require demonstration
must be shown
have to be proven
should be illustrated
ought to be displayed

needs to be demonstrated

This phrase is correct when referring to singular subjects.

This phrase is used when talking about a single subject that requires demonstration.

Examples:

The concept needs to be demonstrated for better understanding.
The new technique needs to be demonstrated to the team.

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The market failure needs to be demonstrated, notably the regional disadvantage.
Proportionality needs to be demonstrated by the absence of over-allocation.
It states that the "efficiency and effectiveness of mentoring service needs to be demonstrated".
The fact that such conditions do not amount to aid needs to be demonstrated on a case by case basis.
The fact that such conditions do not amount to aid needs to be demonstrated on a case by case basis [13].
It needs to be demonstrated that this is the case, because this will help to ensure the added value I spoke of.
I believe that ultimately the crucial factor will be the political will that needs to be demonstrated if the position of women is really to be improved.
So greater willingness needs to be demonstrated by both the Commission and by us, ladies and gentlemen, so that this legislation really is legislation of the parliamentary term.
Engines equipped with exhaust after-treatment systems with continuous regeneration do not require a special test procedure, but the regeneration process needs to be demonstrated according to paragraph 6.6.1.
To this end and as a general rule, the following needs to be demonstrated:
The principle of due diligence reflects the legal obligation of a proactive behaviour to a certain legality and needs to be demonstrated on a basis of comprehensive measures which will enable legality to be reasonably assured.
For the purpose of the Part set out in this Annex, the competent authority to which compliance with the specifications needs to be demonstrated by operators shall be the authority designated by the Member State in which the operator has its principal place of business.
After it has been established that the State aid obtained was not used in accordance with the plan, it needs to be demonstrated that this misused aid is also incompatible with the common market.
However, it needs to be demonstrated that the positive effects cannot be realised equally efficiently by requiring the buyer to use or resell products satisfying minimum quality standards, without requiring the buyer to purchase these from the supplier or someone designated by the latter.

Alternatives:

requires demonstration
must be shown
has to be proven
should be illustrated
ought to be displayed

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need to be demonstrated vs needs to be demonstrated