### member states may lay down rules for verifying the identity of the founding member , and any other person making the registration on the member ' s behalf , and the acceptability of the documents and other information submitted to the registration body . any identification issued in another member state by the authorities of that state or on their behalf , including identification issued electronically , shall be recognised and accepted for the purposes of the verification by the member state of registration . ### member states shall lay down rules for verifying the identity of the founding member , and any other person making the registration on the member ' s behalf , and the acceptability of the documents and other information submitted to the registration body . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , the process of registration and verification of identification of the founding member and / or a representative that registers the sup on the member ' s behalf shall be governed by the applicable national law . where , for the purposes of the first subparagraph , it is necessary for member states to have recourse to administrative cooperation between them , they shall apply regulation no 1024 / 2012 .


### in order to facilitate the cross - border activities of smes and the establishment of single - member companies as subsidiaries in other member states , the costs and administrative burdens involved in setting - up these companies should be reduced . ### in order to foster more entrepreneurship in europe and to facilitate the cross - border activities of micro and small undertakings , in particular the establishment of single - member private limited liability companies by those undertakings in other member states , the costs and administrative burdens involved in setting - up these companies should be reduced . to this end , this directive should provide harmonised rules lowering entry barriers for micro and small undertakings when setting up companies abroad .


### the availability of a harmonised legal framework governing the formation of single - member companies , including the establishment of a uniform template for the articles of association should contribute to the progressive abolition of restrictions on freedom of establishment as regards the conditions for setting up subsidiaries in the territories of member states and lead to a reduction in costs . ### the availability of a minimum harmonised legal framework governing the online formation of single - member private limited liability companies , including the establishment of a uniform online template for the articles of association should contribute to the progressive abolition of restrictions on freedom of establishment as regards the conditions for setting up subsidiaries in the territories of member states and lead to a reduction in costs .


### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower . ### steps have been taken over the last few years by the cfp towards bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to fully achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp , including the legal obligation to restore and maintain all populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discharging as well as important changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . the member states should therefore use the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 219 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 921 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### support from the emff should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques . ### support from the emff should contribute to the timely achievement of the legal obligation to restore and maintain populations of all fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield and to minimise , and where possible eliminate , the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the full and timely implementation of the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is , combined with responsible fisheries policies , one of the key enablers for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices in line with the cfp objectives . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation as well as for young fishermen . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products . ### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and sustainable aquaculture products .


### at home or at another private location chosen by the driver . ### at another location chosen by the driver .


### any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall immediately precede or follow a regular weekly rest period of at least 45 hours . ; ### any rest taken as a compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall be attached to another rest period of at least nine hours ;


### a transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at home within each period of three consecutive weeks . ' ; ### a transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at home within each period of two consecutive weeks . ;


### ' non - commercial carriage ' means any carriage by road , other than carriage for hire or reward or for own account , for which no remuneration is received and which does not generate any income . ### ' non - commercial carriage ' means any carriage of passengers or goods by road , other than carriage for hire or reward or for own account , for which no direct or indirect remuneration is received and which does not directly or indirectly generate any income .


### the regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest shall not be taken in a vehicle . they shall be taken in a suitable accommodation , with adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities ; ### the regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest shall be taken in a suitable accommodation and not in the vehicle . to this end , the driver must be guaranteed adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities and safe parking facilities ;


### any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall immediately precede or follow a regular weekly rest period of at least 45 hours . ; ### any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall be attached to another rest period of at least nine hours ;


### by way of derogation from paragraph 6 , a driver engaged in a single occasional service of international carriage of passengers , as defined in regulation no 1073 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services , may postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24 - hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest period , provided that : ### in article 8 , introductory part of paragraph 6a shall be replaced by the following : ' 6a . by way of derogation from paragraph 6 , a driver engaged in a single occasional service of carriage of passengers , as defined in regulation no 1073 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services , may postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24 - hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest period , provided that : '


### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of union social rules in road transport , and in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council9 , certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework . unclear and unsuitable rules on weekly rest , resting facilities , breaks in multi - manning and the absence of rules on the return of drivers to their home , lead to diverging interpretations and enforcement practices in the member states . several member states recently adopted unilateral measures further increasing legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators . _________________ 9 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 . ### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of union social rules in road transport , and in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council9 , certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework . unclear and unsuitable rules on weekly rest , resting facilities , breaks in multi - manning and the absence of rules on the return of drivers to their home , lead to diverging interpretations and enforcement practices in the member states . several member states recently adopted unilateral measures further increasing legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators . on the other hand , the maximum driving periods per day , per week and per period of two consecutive weeks , as set out in regulation no 561 / 2006 , are effective in improving the social conditions of road drivers and road safety in general and they should therefore remain in force and steps should be taken to ensure that they are respected . _________________ 9 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 .


### by way of derogation from article 8 , where a driver accompanies a vehicle which is transported by ferry or train , and takes a regular daily rest period or reduced weekly rest period , that period may be interrupted not more than twice by other activities not exceeding one hour in total . during that regular daily rest or reduced weekly rest period the driver shall have access to a bunk or couchette at their disposal . ; ### by way of derogation from article 8 , where a driver accompanies a vehicle which is transported by ferry or train , and takes a regular daily rest period or weekly rest period , that period may be interrupted not more than twice by other activities not exceeding one hour in total . during that regular daily rest or weekly rest period the driver shall have access to a bunk or couchette at their disposal


### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of union social rules in road transport , and in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council9 , certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework . unclear and unsuitable rules on weekly rest , resting facilities , breaks in multi - manning and the absence of rules on the return of drivers to their home , lead to diverging interpretations and enforcement practices in the member states . several member states recently adopted unilateral measures further increasing legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators . _________________ 9 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 . ### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of union social rules in road transport , and in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council9 , certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework . _________________ 9 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 .


### the service lasts at least 24 consecutive hours in a member state or a third country to which this regulation applies other than the one in which the service started ; ### article 8 , paragraph 6a point is deleted : ' '


### for the purpose of detecting and preventing the illicit manufacture of explosives , economic operators shall report transactions concerning regulated explosives precursors , including transactions involving professional users , where there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the substance or mixture is intended for the illicit manufacture of explosives . ### for the purpose of detecting and preventing the illicit manufacture of explosives , economic operators and online marketplaces that act as an intermediary shall report transactions concerning regulated explosives precursors , including transactions involving professional users , where there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the substance or mixture is intended for the illicit manufacture of explosives .


### insofar as online marketplaces act as mere intermediaries between economic operators on the one hand , and members of the general public , professional users or farmers on the other hand , they should not be required to instruct their personnel involved in the sale of restricted explosives precursors or verify the identity and , where appropriate , the licence of the prospective customer or request other information from the prospective customer . however , given the central role which online marketplaces that act as an intermediary play in online economic transactions , including as regards the sales of restricted explosives precursors , it is appropriate that they should inform , in a clear and effective manner , users who aim to make available restricted explosives precursors through the use of their services of the obligations under this regulation . in addition , it is appropriate that online marketplaces that act as an intermediary take measures to help ensure that their users comply with their obligations regarding verification , for instance by offering tools to faciliate verification of licences . all such obligations on online marketplaces that act as an intermediary under this regulation should be without prejudice to articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council34 . __________________ 34 directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services , in particular electronic commerce , in the internal market . ### insofar as online marketplaces act as mere intermediaries between economic operators on the one hand , and members of the general public , professional users or farmers on the other hand , they should not be required to instruct their personnel regarding the obligations under this regulation or to verify the identity and , where appropriate , the licence of the prospective customer or request other information from the prospective customer . however , given the central role which online marketplaces that act as an intermediary play in online economic transactions , including as regards the sales of restricted explosives precursors , it is appropriate that they inform , in a clear and effective manner , users who aim to make available regulated explosives precursors of their obligations under this regulation . they should also take measures to help ensure that their users comply with their obligations regarding verification , for instance by offering tools to facilitate verification of licences . in addition , they should be subject to the same detection and reporting obligations as economic operators with respect to suspicious transactions .


### economic operators , other than online marketplaces that act as an intermediary , shall have in place procedures to detect suspicious transactions , targeted to the environment in which the regulated explosives precursors are offered . ### economic operators and online marketplaces that act as an intermediary shall have procedures in place to detect suspicious transactions , targeted to the environment in which the regulated explosives precursors are offered .


### ‘ economic operator’ means any natural or legal person or public entity or group of such persons and / or bodies which delivers regulated explosives precursors or services related to regulated explosives precursors , on the market , either off - or online and including online marketplaces ; ### ‘ economic operator’ means any natural or legal person or public entity or group of such persons and / or bodies which makes available regulated explosives precursors or services related to regulated explosives precursors , on the market , either off - or online and including online marketplaces ;


### an online marketplace that acts as an intermediary shall take measures to ensure that its users , when making available restricted explosives precursors through its services , are informed of their obligations pursuant to this regulation . ### an online marketplace that acts as an intermediary shall take measures to ensure that its users , when making available regulated explosives precursors through its services , are informed of their obligations pursuant to this regulation .


### an economic operator who makes available a restricted explosives precursor to another economic operator shall inform that economic operator that the acquisition , possession or use of that restricted explosives precursor by members of the general public is subject to a restriction as set out in article 5 and . ### an economic operator who makes available a regulated explosives precursor to another economic operator shall inform that economic operator that the acquisition , possession or use of that regulated explosives precursor by members of the general public is subject to a restriction as set out in article 5 and and to the reporting obligations set out in article 9 .


### economic operators may refuse the suspicious transaction and shall report the suspicious transaction or attempted transaction within 24 hours , including if possible the identity of the customer , to the national contact point of the member state where the suspicious transaction was concluded or attempted . ### economic operators and online marketplaces that act as an intermediary may refuse the suspicious transaction and shall report the suspicious transaction or attempted transaction within 12 hours , including if possible the identity of the customer , to the national contact point of the member state where the suspicious transaction was concluded or attempted . should an economic operator or online marketplace that acts as an intermediary be unable to report within 12 hours , it shall report without undue delay .


### hosting service providers shall , where appropriate , take proactive measures to protect their services against the dissemination of terrorist content . the measures shall be effective and proportionate , taking into account the risk and level of exposure to terrorist content , the fundamental rights of the users , and the fundamental importance of the freedom of expression and information in an open and democratic society . ### hosting service providers may , where appropriate , in particular where there is a non - incidental level of exposure to terrorist content and receipt of removal orders , take proactive measures to protect their services against the dissemination of terrorist content . the measures shall be effective , targeted and proportionate to the risk and level of exposure to terrorist content , paying particular regard to the fundamental rights of the users , and the fundamental importance of the freedom of expression and information in an open and democratic society


### this regulation contributes to the protection of public security while establishing appropriate and robust safeguards to ensure protection of the fundamental rights at stake . this includes the rights to respect for private life and to the protection of personal data , the right to effective judicial protection , the right to freedom of expression , including the freedom to receive and impart information , the freedom to conduct a business , and the principle of non - discrimination . competent authorities and hosting service providers should only adopt measures which are necessary , appropriate and proportionate within a democratic society , taking into account the particular importance accorded to the freedom of expression and information , which constitutes one of the essential foundations of a pluralist , democratic society , and is one of the values on which the union is founded . measures constituting interference in the freedom of expression and information should be strictly targeted , in the sense that they must serve to prevent the dissemination of terrorist content , but without thereby affecting the right to lawfully receive and impart information , taking into account the central role of hosting service providers in facilitating public debate and the distribution and receipt of facts , opinions and ideas in accordance with the law . ### this regulation contributes to the protection of public security while establishing appropriate and robust safeguards to ensure protection of the fundamental rights at stake . this includes the rights to respect for private life and to the protection of personal data , the right to effective judicial protection , the right to freedom of expression , including the freedom to receive and impart information , the freedom to conduct a business , and the principle of non - discrimination . competent authorities and hosting service providers should only adopt measures which are necessary , appropriate and proportionate within a democratic society , taking into account the particular importance accorded to the freedom of expression and information , as well as the freedom of the press and pluralism of the media , which constitutes the essential foundation of a pluralist , democratic society , and is one of the values on which the union is founded . measures constituting interference in the freedom of expression and information should be strictly targeted , in the sense that they must serve to prevent the dissemination of terrorist content , but without thereby affecting the right to lawfully receive and impart information , taking into account the central role of hosting service providers in facilitating public debate and the distribution and receipt of facts , opinions and ideas in accordance with the law .


### ' terrorist offences ' means offences as defined in article 3 of directive 2017 / 541 ; ### terrorist offences ' means one of the intentional acts listed in article 3 of directive 2017 / 541 ;


### given the scale and speed necessary for effectively identifying and removing terrorist content , proportionate proactive measures , including by using automated means in certain cases , are an essential element in tackling terrorist content online . with a view to reducing the accessibility of terrorist content on their services , hosting service providers should assess whether it is appropriate to take proactive measures depending on the risks and level of exposure to terrorist content as well as to the effects on the rights of third parties and the public interest of information . consequently , hosting service providers should determine what appropriate , effective and proportionate proactive measure should be put in place . this requirement should not imply a general monitoring obligation . in the context of this assessment , the absence of removal orders and referrals addressed to a hosting provider , is an indication of a low level of exposure to terrorist content . ### given the scale and speed necessary for effectively identifying and removing terrorist content , proportionate proactive measures , including by using automated means in certain cases , are an essential element in tackling the reappearance of terrorist content which has previously been removed or to which access has been disabled because it is considered to be terrorist content . with a view to reducing the accessibility of such content on their services , hosting service providers should assess whether it is appropriate to take proactive measures depending on the risks and level of exposure to terrorist content as well as to the effects on the rights of third parties and the public interest of information . consequently , hosting service providers should determine what appropriate , effective and proportionate proactive measure should be put in place . this requirement should not imply a general monitoring obligation . in the context of this assessment , the absence of removal orders and referrals addressed to a hosting provider , is an indication of a low level of exposure to terrorist content .


### the application of this regulation should not affect the application of article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec8 . in particular , any measures taken by the hosting service provider in compliance with this regulation , including any proactive measures , should not in themselves lead to that service provider losing the benefit of the liability exemption provided for in that provision . this regulation leaves unaffected the powers of national authorities and courts to establish liability of hosting service providers in specific cases where the conditions under article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec for liability exemption are not met . _________________ 8 directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services , in particular electronic commerce , in the internal market . ### this regulation should lay down specific obligations to hosting service providers exposed to a substantial amount of illegal terrorist content . the application of this regulation should not affect the application of article 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec8 . in particular , any measures taken by the hosting service provider in compliance with this regulation or as a result of having been informed by the competent authority about the illegality of content should not in themselves lead to that service provider losing the benefit of the liability exemption provided for in that provision . this regulation leaves unaffected the powers of national authorities and courts to establish liability of hosting service providers in specific cases where the conditions under article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec for liability exemption are not met . _________________ 8 directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services , in particular electronic commerce , in the internal market .


### the competent authority shall have the power to issue a decision requiring the hosting service provider to remove terrorist content or disable access to it . ### the competent authority of the member state in which the main establishment of the hosting service provider or its designated representative is located shall have the power to issue a removal order requiring the hosting service provider to remove illegal terrorist content or disable access to it . requests by an independent competent administrative body must&#160 ; be&#160 ; obtained&#160 ; with&#160 ; a&#160 ; court&#160 ; order&#160 ; under an expeditious proceeding .


### where hosting service providers use automated tools pursuant to this regulation in respect of content that they store , they shall provide effective and appropriate safeguards to ensure that decisions taken concerning that content , in particular decisions to remove or disable content considered to be terrorist content , are accurate and well - founded . ### hosting service providers shall at all times provide effective and appropriate safeguards in order to ensure that decisions taken to remove or disable what is considered to be illegal terrorist content are accurate and well - founded and to ensure that no legal content is removed .


### ‘ dissemination of terrorist content’ means making terrorist content available to third parties on the hosting service providers’ services ; ### ‘ dissemination of terrorist content’ means making terrorist content available to the public on the hosting service providers’ services ;


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 5 450 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 442 000 000 in 2018 prices .


### eur 950 000 000 for the sub - programme climate change mitigation and adaptation and ### 49 % , which corresponds to eur 946 974 000 in 2018 prices , for the sub - programme climate change mitigation and adaptation and


### eur 3 500 000 000 for the field environment , of which ### 70 % , which corresponds to eur 4 509 400 000 in 2018 prices , for the field environment , of which


### eur 2 150 000 000 for the sub - programme nature and biodiversity and ### 61 % , which corresponds to eur 2 750 734 000 in 2018 prices , for the sub - programme nature and biodiversity and


### eur 1 350 000 000 for the sub - programme circular economy and quality of life ; ### 39 % , which corresponds to eur 1 758 666 000 in 2018 prices , for the sub - programme circular economy and quality of life ;


### the breeding of domestic animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species , and to a lesser extent the breeding of animals of other species , occupy an important place in union agriculture and is a source of income for the agricultural community . the breeding of animals of those species is best encouraged if purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs of recorded high genetic quality are used . ### the breeding of domestic animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species , and to a lesser extent the breeding of animals of other species , occupies an important place in union agriculture and is a source of income for the agricultural community . the breeding of animals of those species is best encouraged if purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs of recorded high genetic quality are used . the importance of crossbreeding in bovine , ovine and caprine species should also be taken into account .


### of the species referred to in point which descents from parents and grandparents entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book in accordance with article 19 ; ### of the species referred to in point which has at least 87 . 5% of the bloodline of the same breed based on the pedigree as registered in the breeding book , is descended from parents and grandparents entered in the main section of the breeding book and is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book in accordance with article 19 ;


### ‘ regulated data’ means input data that is contributed directly from a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or an approved reporting arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] in accordance with mandatory post trade data requirements or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec19 or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec20 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 112 . ### ‘ regulated data’ means the following : input data contributed entirely and directly from : a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu ; or an approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu or a consolidated tape provider as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu , in accordance with mandatory post - trade transparency requirements , but only with reference to data of transactions concerning financial instruments that are traded on a trading venue ; or an approved reporting mechanism as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu , but only with reference to data of transactions concerning financial instruments that are traded on a trading venue and that must be disclosed in accordance with mandatory post - trade transparency requirements ; or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec ; or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec1 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; net asset values of the units of undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities as defined in article 1 of directive 2009 / 65 / eu __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 112 .


### the administrator shall obtain the input data from a reliable and representative panel or sample of contributors so as to ensure that the resultant benchmark is reliable and representative of the market or economic reality that the benchmark is intended to measure . ### the administrator shall obtain the input data from a reliable and representative panel or sample of contributors so as to ensure that the resultant benchmark is reliable and representative of the market or economic reality that the benchmark is intended to measure ;


### ‘ regulated data’ means input data that is contributed directly from a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or an approved reporting arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] in accordance with mandatory post trade data requirements or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec19 or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec20 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 112 . ### ‘ regulated data’ means the following : input data contributed entirely from : a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu ; &#160 ; or an approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu or a consolidated tape provider as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu , in accordance with mandatory post - trade transparency requirements , but only with reference to data of transactions concerning financial instruments that are traded on a trading venue ; or an approved reporting mechanism as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu , but only with reference to data of transactions concerning financial instruments that are traded on a trading venue and that must be disclosed in accordance with mandatory post - trade transparency requirements ; or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec19 ; or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec20 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; or data from union or third country governments or other competent authorities ; or a third - country trading venue , platform , exchange , publication arrangement or reporting mechanism determined to be equivalent by the commission to those specified in paragraphs to above or any other entity such as transactional data aggregators and transactional data collectors whose contribution of input data is already subject to appropriate supervision ; ii ) net asset values of the units of undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities as defined in article 1 of directive 2009 / 65 / eu ; __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 112 .


### benchmarks provided by an administrator established in a third country may be used by supervised entities in the union provided that the following conditions are complied with : ### benchmarks provided by an administrator located in a third country may be used by supervised entities in the union provided that the following conditions are met , unless article 21a applies :


### ‘ user of a benchmark’ means any person who issues or owns a financial instrument or is party to a financial contract which references a benchmark ; ### ' use of a benchmark ' means : the issuance of a financial instrument which references an index or a combination of indices , the determination of the amount payable under a financial instrument or a financial contract by referencing an index or a combination of indices , being party to a financial contract which references an index or a combination of indices , the determination of the performance of an investment fund through an index or a combination of indices with the purposes of tracking the return of such index or combination of indices or of defining the asset allocation of a portfolio or of computing the performance fees .


### the administrator shall adopt a code of conduct for each benchmark clearly specifying the administrator ' s and contributors ' responsibilities and obligations with respect to the provision of the benchmark which shall include a clear description of the input data to be provided , and at least the elements set out in section d of annex i . ### where a benchmark is based on input data from ccontributors , the administrator shall draw up a code of conduct for each benchmark clearly specifying the contributors ' responsibilities with respect to the contribution of input data and shall ensure submitters confirm on an annual basis their compliance with the code of conduct as well as in the event of anychanges to it .


### ‘ regulated data’ means input data that is contributed directly from a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or an approved reporting arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] in accordance with mandatory post trade data requirements or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec19 or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec20 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 112 . ### ' regulated data ' means : input data contributed entirely&#160 ; from : a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu but only with reference to data concerning transactions of financial instruments ; or an approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu or a consolidated tape provider as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu , in accordance with mandatory post - trade transparency requirements , but only with reference to data of transactions concerning financial instruments that are traded on a trading venue ; or an approved reporting mechanism as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 4 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu , but only with reference to data of transactions concerning financial instruments that are traded on a trading venue and that must be disclosed in accordance with mandatory post - trade transparency requirements ; or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec19 ; or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec20 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; or net asset values of the units of undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities as defined in article 1 of directive 2009 / 65 / eu __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 112 .


### a supervised entity may use a benchmark in the union as a reference in a financial instrument or financial contract or to measure the performance of an investment fund if it is provided by an administrator authorised in accordance with article 23 or an administrator located in a third country that is registered in accordance with article 21 ### a supervised entity may use a benchmark or a combination of benchmarks in the union as a reference in a financial contract or financial instrument or to measure the performance of an investment fund if they are provided by administrators authorised or registered in accordance with article 23 or an administrator located in a third country pursuant to article [ 20 ] , or article [ 21a ] .


### the use of a benchmark shall be permitted by the relevant competent authority of the member state where the administrator is located until such time as the benchmark references financial instruments and financial contracts worth no more than 5% by value of the financial instruments and financial contracts that referenced this benchmark at the time of entry into force of this regulation . no financial instruments or financial contracts shall reference such an existing benchmark after the entry into application of this regulation . ### unless the commission has adopted an equivalence decision as referred to in paragraph 2 or paragraph 2a of article 20 , supervised entities in the union shall only use a benchmark provided by an administrator located in a third country , where it is used as a reference in existing financial instruments and financial contracts , at the time of entry into force of this regulation . no new financial instruments or financial contracts in the union shall reference such benchmark after the entry into application of this regulation .


### different types of benchmark and different benchmark sectors have different characteristics , vulnerabilities and risks . the provisions of this regulation should be further specified for particular benchmark sectors and types . interbank interest rate benchmarks are benchmarks that play an important role in the transmission of monetary policy and so it is necessary to specify how these provisions would apply to these benchmarks in this regulation . commodity benchmarks are widely used and have sector specific characteristics and so it is necessary to specify how these provisions would apply to these benchmarks in this regulation . ### different types of benchmark and different benchmark sectors have different characteristics , vulnerabilities and risks . the provisions of this regulation should be further specified for particular benchmark sectors and types . commodity benchmarks are widely used and have sector - specific characteristics and so it is necessary to specify how these provisions would apply to these benchmarks in this regulation . in addition , some degree of flexibility should be foreseen in this regulation in order to allow for a timely update of the differentiated requirements applying to different benchmark sectors in light of ongoing international developments , with particular regard to the work of the international organisation securities commissions .


### ‘ benchmark’ means any index by reference to which the amount payable under a financial instrument or a financial contract , or the value of a financial instrument is determined or an index that is used to measure the performance of an investment fund ; ### ´benchmark ' means any index by reference to which the amount payable under a financial instrument or a financial contract , or the value of a financial instrument is determined ;


### benchmarks provided by an administrator established in a third country may be used by supervised entities in the union provided that the following conditions are complied with : ### benchmarks provided by an administrator located in a third country may be used by supervised entities in the union provided that the following conditions are met , unless article 21a or article 21b applies :


### the code of conduct shall be signed by the administrator and the contributors and shall be legally binding on all parties to it . ### the code of conduct shall include at least the following elements : a clear description of the input data to be provided and the requirements necessary to ensure that the input data is provided in accordance with articles 7 and 8 ; a list of persons who may contribute input data to the administrator including procedures to evaluate the identity of a contributor and any submitters ; policies to ensure contributors provide all relevant input data ; and the systems and controls that the contributor is required to establish , including : – procedures for submitting input data , including requirements for the contributor to specify whether the input data is transactions data and whether the input data conforms with the administrator ' s requirements ; – policies on the use of discretion in providing input data ; – any requirement for the validation of input data before it is provided to the administrator ; – record keeping policies ; – suspicious input data reporting requirements ; – conflict management requirements .


### the administrator shall submit an application for authorisation to the competent authority of the member state in which the administrator is located . ### a natural or legal person located in the union that intends to act as an administrator of at least one critical benchmark shall apply to the competent authority designated under article 29 of this regulation for the member state in which that person is located .


### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services . evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer - time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time . ### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services .


### this directive should apply from 1 april 2019 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2019 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner . ### this directive should apply from 1 april 2019 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2019 , shall be the new standard time in all member states .


### if the institution does not work on a cross - border basis , member states should be able to permit underfunding provided that a proper plan is established to restore full funding and without prejudice to the requirements of council directive 80 / 987 / eec of 20 october 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer . 28 __________________ 28 oj l 283 , 28 . 10 . 1980 , p . 23 . ### member states should be able to allow institutions to be underfunded for a limited period of time , provided that a proper plan is established to restore full funding and without prejudice to the requirements of council directive 80 / 987 / eec28 . __________________ 28 council directive 80 / 987 / eec of 20 october 1980 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer .


### institutions for occupational retirement provision are financial service providers which bear a heavy responsibility for the provision of occupational retirement benefits and therefore should meet certain minimum prudential standards with respect to their activities and conditions of operation . ### institutions for occupational retirement provision are financial service providers which bear a heavy responsibility for the provision of occupational retirement benefits . they also serve a social function . therefore , it is essential for them to meet certain minimum prudential standards with respect to their activities and conditions of operation .


### under the specific objective referred to in article 3 : actions , or specific activities within an action , supporting transport infrastructure on the ten - t network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian - military dual - use of the infrastructure . ### under the specific objective referred to in article 3 : actions , or specific activities within an action , supporting new and existing transport infrastructure on the ten - t network in order to adapt it to dual use mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian - military dual - use of the infrastructure . by 31 december 2019 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 24 of this regulation in order to further specify the military requirements , the list of priority projects and the assessments procedure regarding the eligibility of the actions connected with military mobility , while ensuring a balanced geographical distribution across all of the union , especially the north - south and west - east axes .


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 % . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors , their pre - identified sections and their capacity should be adapted . these adaptations to the core network should not affect its completion by 2030 and should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 % . in any case , the increase in the network should be limited to very specific cases before moving on to the completion of pending projects within the core network of the priority corridors .


### following the joint communication on improving military mobility in the european union of november 201724 , the action plan on military mobility adopted on 28 march 2018 by the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy25 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and ten - t . the action plan indicates that by mid - 2018 , the council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that , by 2019 the commission services will identify the parts of the trans - european transport network suitable for military transport , including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure . union funding for the implementation of the dual - use projects should be implemented through the programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the action plan . __________________ join 41 join 5 ### following the joint communication on improving military mobility in the european union of november 201724 , the action plan on military mobility adopted on 28 march 2018 by the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy25 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and ten - t . the action plan indicates that by mid - 2018 , the council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that , by 2019 the commission services will identify the parts of the trans - european transport network necessary for military transport , including the missing links and the necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure . on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the action plan , union funding should be provided from the specific part of the budget assigned to the programme , always bearing in mind the dual civil and military uses of the part of the network concerned . __________________ join 41 join 5


### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ; ### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ; to strengthen territorial , social and economic cohesion and to promote the territorial accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the union


### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors . ### the programme has the general objective of developing and modernising the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital , as well as facilitating cross - border cooperation and links in the field of renewable energy , seriously taking into account the long - term low emission and decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies and complementarities among sectors , thus contributing to smart , sustainable and inclusive growth .


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 65 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in rural areas and outermost regions ;


### actions implementing the core network in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the core network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 . actions implementing the core network may include related elements located on the comprehensive network when necessary to optimize the investment and according to modalities specified in the work programmes referred to in article 19 of this regulation ; ### actions implementing the core network in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to urban nodes , rail interoperability , logistics platforms , airports , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the core network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 . actions implementing the core network may include related elements located on the comprehensive network when necessary to optimize the investment and according to modalities specified in the work programmes referred to in article 19 of this regulation ;


### in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the ten - t guidelines , it is necessary to support with priority the cross - border links and the missing links and to ensure , where applicable , that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to article 47 of regulation no 1315 / 2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability . ### in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the ten - t guidelines , it is necessary to support with priority the cross - border links , the missing links , transport bottlenecks and urban nodes and to ensure , where applicable , that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to article 47 of regulation no 1315 / 2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability .


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions relating to the improvement of territorial connectivity and accessibility for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ;


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15% . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections and their capacity should be adapted . these adaptations to the core network should not affect its completion by 2030 and should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should , if they are to be increased at all , not increase by more than 15% . evolutions on the comprehensive network must be monitored and assessed in order to guarantee the relevance of the sections .


### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ; ### to contribute to the development of projects of common socio - economic , as well as cross border interest relating to efficient , interconnected and multimodal networks and infrastructure , and the connection of rural areas to ten - t core networks , where appropriate , to create safe and secure mobility and a single , smart , sustainable and inclusive european transport area , including as regards persons with disabilities ;


### as regards the amounts transferred from the cohesion fund , 30% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this regulation , with priority to cross - border and missing links . until 31 december 2023 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred . as of 1 january 2024 , resources transferred to the programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this regulation . ### as regards the amounts transferred from the cohesion fund , 50% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this regulation , with priority to cross - border and missing links . until 31 december 2023 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund with regard to 50% of the resources transferred . as of 1 january 2024 , resources transferred to the programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this regulation .


### actions implementing cross - border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , notably the sections listed in part iii of the annex to this regulation ; ### actions implementing and stimulating cross - border projects of the comprehensive network in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , notably the sections listed in part iii of the annex to this regulation ;


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15% . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 10% .


### the member states shall draw up the annual plan for the peer - review , ensuring an appropriate rotation in respect of reviewing and reviewed type - approval authorities , and submit it to the commission . ### the forum´s standing committee of auditors shall draw up the annual plan for audits , ensuring an appropriate rotation in respect of type - approval authorities .


### where an approval authority or market surveillance authority finds that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units are not in conformity with this regulation or that the type - approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data or that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the approved type , it may take all appropriate restrictive measures in accordance with article 53 . ### where an approval authority or market surveillance authority finds that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units are not in conformity with this regulation or that the type - approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data or that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the approved type , it shall take all appropriate restrictive measures in accordance with article 53 .


### the member state may refuse to register such vehicles until the economic operator has taken all appropriate corrective measures . ### the member state shall refuse to register such vehicles until the economic operator has taken all appropriate corrective measures .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , including in particular the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are not in compliance with this regulation as well as the correctness of the type approvals and the identity of the corresponding approval authorities , manufacturers and vehicle types .


### following a reasoned request from an approval authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit ; ### following a reasoned request from an approval authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , including any technical specifications at type approval and access to software and algorithms as requested ;


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities and the quality of the type - approvals issued . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a full report of the results accessible to the general public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and rejected and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers and vehicle types .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a full report of the results accessible to the general public free of charge , in particular the number of those vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are not in compliance with this regulation together with the identity of the corresponding manufacturers .


### an in - house technical service does not need to be notified to the commission for the purposes of article 78 , but information concerning its accreditation shall be given by the manufacturer of which it forms part or by the national accreditation body to the type - approval authority at the request of that authority . ### an in - house technical service shall be notified to the commission as set out in article 78 .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities and the quality of the type - approvals issued . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and rejected and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers and vehicle types .


### a technical service shall be established under the national law of a member state and have legal personality , except for an accredited in - house technical service of a manufacturer , as referred to in article 76 . ### a technical service shall be established under the national law of a member state and have legal personality .


### the member states shall provide information to the commission and the other member states on how it has addressed the recommendations in the peer - review report . ### the member states shall provide information to the commission and the other member states on how it has addressed the recommendations in the audit report .


### the outcome of the peer - review shall be communicated to all member states and to the commission and a summary of the outcome shall be made publicly available . it shall be discussed by the forum established in article 10 on the basis of an assessment of this outcome carried out by the commission and issue recommendations . ### the outcome of the audit shall be communicated to all member states and to the commission and a summary of the outcome shall be made publicly available . it shall be discussed by the forum established in article 10 on the basis of an assessment of this outcome carried out by the commission and issue recommendations .


### the peer - review shall include an on - site visit to a technical service under the responsibility of the reviewed authority . the commission may participate in the review and decide on its participation on the basis of a risk assessment analysis . ### the audits shall include an on - site visit to one or more technical services under the responsibility of the reviewed authority . the commission may participate in the audit and decide on its participation on the basis of a risk assessment analysis .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts to lay down the criteria for setting out the scale , scope and frequency with which the compliance verification checks of samples taken referred to in paragraph 1 have to be performed . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 . ### the commission may adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 88 , to lay down the criteria for setting out the scale , scope and frequency with which the compliance verification checks of samples taken referred to in paragraph 1 have to be performed .


### where more than one authority in a member state is responsible for market surveillance and external border controls , those authorities shall cooperate with each other , by sharing information relevant to their role and functions . ### where more than one authority in a member state is responsible for market surveillance and external border controls , those authorities shall put in place procedures to ensure efficient and effective coordination and information sharing relevant to their role and functions .


### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants . ### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to the reduction of disparities between regions , improved well - being , fairer income distribution in the union and the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants .


### sustainable infrastructure policy window : comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport , energy , digital connectivity , supply and processing of raw materials , space , oceans and water , waste , nature and other environment infrastructure , equipment , mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the union , or to both , or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the union ; ### sustainable infrastructure policy window : comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport , energy , digital connectivity , supply and processing of raw materials , space , oceans and water , waste , nature and other environment infrastructure , equipment , mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the union , or to both as well as to the long - term sustainable development of the region in which the operation is taking place ;


### achieves geographical diversification ; ### achieves geographical diversification in relation to the need for balanced development ;


### for the eu compartment , the eligible counterparts shall have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least three member states . the implementing partners may also cover together financing and investment operations in at least three member states by forming a group . ### the eligible counterparts that have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least three member states , with the exception of blending operations as defined in article 2 point . the implementing partners may also cover together financing and investment operations in at least three member states by forming a group .


### the experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project structuring and financing or financing of smes or corporates . ### the experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project structuring and financing in the field of regional development and of financing of smes or corporates .


### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants . ### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to the reduction of disparities between regions , improved well - being fairer income distribution in the union and the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants .


### each policy window should be composed of two compartments , that is to say an eu compartment and a member state compartment . the eu compartment should address union - wide market failures or sub - optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner ; supported actions should have a clear european added value . the member state compartment should give member states the possibility to contribute a share of their resources of funds under shared management to the provisioning of the eu guarantee to use the eu guarantee for financing or investment operations to address specific market failures or sub - optimal investment situations in their own territory , including in vulnerable and remote areas such as the outermost regions of the union , to deliver objectives of the fund under shared management . actions supported from the investeu fund through either eu or member state compartments should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . ### the policy windows should address union - wide market failures or sub - optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner ; supported actions should have a clear european added value . actions supported from the investeu fund should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market .


### with 1 . 8% of eu gdp , down from 2 . 2% in 2009 , infrastructure investment activities in the union in 2016 were about 20% below investment rates before the global financial crisis . thus , while a recovery in investment - to - gdp ratios in the union can be observed , it remains below what might be expected in a strong recovery period and is insufficient to compensate years of underinvestment . more importantly , the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the union ' s structural investment needs in the face of technological change and global competitiveness , including for innovation , skills , infrastructure , small and medium - sized enterprises and the need to address key societal challenges such as sustainability or population ageing . consequently , continued support is necessary to address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors to achieve the union ' s policy objectives . ### with 1 . 8% of eu gdp , down from 2 . 2% in 2009 , infrastructure investment activities in the union in 2016 were about 20% below investment rates before the global financial crisis . thus , while a recovery in investment - to - gdp ratios in the union can be observed , it remains below what might be expected in a strong recovery period and is insufficient to compensate years of underinvestment . more importantly , the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the union ' s structural investment needs in the face of technological change and global competitiveness , including for innovation , skills , infrastructure , small and medium - sized enterprises and the need to address key societal challenges such as sustainability or population ageing . consequently , continued support is necessary to address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors to reduce disparities in the level of development and to achieve the union ' s policy objectives .


### in the last years , the union has adopted ambitious strategies to complete the single market and to stimulate sustainable growth and jobs , such as the capital markets union , the digital single market strategy , the clean energy for all europeans package , the union action plan for the circular economy , the low - emission mobility strategy , the defence and the space strategy for europe . the investeu fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those mutually reinforcing strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing . ### in the last years , the union has adopted strategies to complete the single market and to stimulate sustainable growth and jobs . the investeu fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing in all regions , especially in regions where such access is structurally constrained .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the investeu programme and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the investeu programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement information and communication campaigns , appropriate communication platforms and tools , relating to the investeu programme and its actions and results , with view to increase the visibility of support and raise public awareness . financial resources allocated to the investeu programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 .


### in the context of the investeu fund , there is a need for capacity building support to develop the organisational capacities and market making activities needed to originate quality projects . moreover , the aim is to create the conditions for the expansion of the potential number of eligible recipients in nascent market segments , in particular where the small size of individual projects raises considerably the transaction cost at the project level , such as for the social finance ecosystem . the capacity building support should therefore be complementary and additional to actions undertaken under other union programmes that cover a specific policy area . ### in the context of the investeu fund , there is a need for capacity building support to develop the organisational capacities and market making activities needed to originate quality projects . moreover , the aim is to create the conditions for the expansion of the potential number of eligible recipients in nascent market segments , in particular where the small size of individual projects raises considerably the transaction cost at the project level , such as for the social finance ecosystem . the capacity building support should therefore be complementary and additional to actions undertaken under other union programmes that cover a specific policy area . particular effort should also be made to support the capacity building of potential project promoters , in particular local and regional service provider organisations and authorities .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 15 and , articles 19 , 21 and 23 and shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 15 and , articles 19 , 21 and 23 and shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 15 and , articles 19 , 21 and 23 and shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 8 , 15 and , articles 19 , 21 and 23 and shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extensions not later than six months before the end of each period .


### the financial management of the guarantee fund should be transferred from the eib to the commission , which has an established practice of managing similar investments . by taking over the asset management of the guarantee fund , the commission should be able to streamline and consolidate its asset management activities , building on existing structures and a good track record . ### the financial management of the guarantee fund should be transferred from the eib to the commission , which has an established practice of managing similar investments . by taking over the asset management of the guarantee fund , the commission should be able to further streamline and consolidate its asset management activities as well as to coordinate all external financing aspects of the european agenda on migration , building on existing structures and further strengthening its track record . the transfer of management should lead to cost savings for the union budget and better and more accurate information about the management and situation of the guarantee fund provided by the commission to the european parliament .


### member states shall ensure that a final decision referred to in paragraph 1 , taken in another member state is considered by their national courts or administrative authorities as a rebuttable presumption that an infringement has occurred . ### member states shall ensure that a final decision referred to in paragraph 1 , taken in another member state is considered by their national courts or administrative authorities at least as a rebuttable presumption that an infringement has occurred .


### for the purposes of article 5 , member states shall ensure that qualified entities are entitled to bring representative actions seeking a redress order , which obligates the trader to provide for , inter alia , compensation , repair , replacement , price reduction , contract termination or reimbursement of the price paid , as appropriate . a member state may require the mandate of the individual consumers concerned before a declaratory decision is made or a redress order is issued . ### member states may require the mandate of the individual consumers concerned before a declaratory decision is made or a redress order is issued , including , where applicable , on the type of remedies sought .