### the objective of the plan provided for in this regulation should be to contribute to the achievement of the cfp , and in particular , reaching and maintaining msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to minimum conservation reference size , and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec29 and council directive 92 / 43 / eec30 . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy 29 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 30 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . ### the objective of the plan provided for in this regulation should be to contribute to the achievement of the cfp , and in particular , restoring and maintaining fish stocks above levels of biomass capable of producing msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to minimum conservation reference size , and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management by reducing , and when possible eliminating , the negative effects of fishing activities in the marine environment . that plan should also contribute to the achievement of good environmental status , as laid down in directive 2008 / 56 / ec28 , and to the achievement of favourable conservation status for habitats and species as required by directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 and the council directive 92 / 43 / ec30 respectively . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy 29 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 30 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . in particular , the plan should contribute to reduce bycatch of sensitive species , as well as the impact on sensitive habitats . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec .


### where the scientific advice shows significant catches of a particular stock with fishing gears other than trawls , fishing effort levels shall be set for such particular gear or gears on the basis of such scientific advice . ### where the best available scientific advice shows that catches of a particular stock with fishing gears other than trawls have a significant impact , fishing effort levels shall be set for such particular gear or gears on the basis of such scientific advice .


### if , on the basis of the scientific advice or evidence , it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock due to intra - or inter - species stock dynamics ; or ### if , on the basis of the best available scientific advice , it is necessary to avoid serious harm to a stock due to intra - or inter - species stock dynamics ; or


### for the first year of implementation of the plan , the maximum allowable fishing effort shall be substantially reduced from the baseline provided for in paragraph 4 , in accordance with the scientific advice . ### for the first year of implementation of the plan , the maximum allowable fishing effort shall be substantially reduced from the baseline provided for in paragraph 4 , in accordance with the best available scientific advice .


### where a member state allows vessels flying its flag to fish with trawls , it shall ensure that such fishing is limited to a maximum of 12 hours per fishing day , five fishing days per week or equivalent . ### where a member state allows vessels flying its flag to fish with trawls , it shall ensure that such fishing is limited to a maximum of 12 hours per fishing day , five fishing days per week or equivalent . in duly justified cases where the fishing grounds are far away or when fishing in the high seas of the mediterranean , a derogation from the 12 hour limit shall be possible subject to specific prior authorisation in order to allow an increase in the hours of travel .


### where the scientific advice shows that recreational fisheries have a significant impact on the fishing mortality of a particular stock , the council may limit recreational fisheries when setting fishing opportunities in order to avoid exceeding the total target of fishing mortality . ### where the best available scientific advice shows that recreational fisheries have a significant impact on the fishing mortality of a particular stock , the council may limit recreational fisheries when setting fishing opportunities in order to avoid exceeding the total target of fishing mortality , without jeopardising the professional fisheries sector by limiting its fishing opportunities .


### where the scientific advice shows significant catches of a particular stock with fishing gears other than trawls , fishing effort levels shall be set for such particular gear or gears on the basis of such scientific advice . ### where the best available scientific advice shows significant catches of a particular stock with fishing gears other than trawls , fishing effort levels shall be set for such particular gear or gears on the basis of such scientific advice .


### five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation and every five years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 . ### two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation and every three years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem , and in particular on vulnerable habitats and protected species , including marine mammals , reptiles and seabirds , are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec .


### the objective of the plan provided for in this regulation should be to contribute to the achievement of the cfp , and in particular , reaching and maintaining msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to minimum conservation reference size , and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec29 and council directive 92 / 43 / eec30 . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy 29 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 30 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . ### the objective of the plan provided for in this regulation should be to achieve the objectives of the cfp , and in particular , restoring and maintaining fish stocks above levels of biomass capable of producing msy for all stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to minimum conservation reference size , and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management by reducing , and when possible eliminating , the negative effects of fishing activities in the marine environment . that plan should also contribute to the achievement of good environmental status , as laid down in directive 2008 / 56 / ec28 and to the achievement of favourable conservation status for habitats and species as required by directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 29 and the council directive 92 / 43 / ec30 respectively .


### if , on the basis of the scientific advice or evidence , it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in article 3 in mixed fisheries ; ### if , on the basis of the best available scientific advice , it is necessary for the achievement of the objectives laid down in article 3 in mixed fisheries ;


### a fishing effort regime shall apply to all vessels fishing with trawls in the areas and length categories defined in annex i . ### a fishing effort regime shall apply to all vessels fishing with trawls in the areas and vessels length categories defined in annex i .


### for the first year of implementation of the plan , the maximum allowable fishing effort shall be substantially reduced from the baseline provided for in paragraph 4 , in accordance with the scientific advice . ### for the first year of implementation of the plan , in accordance with the best available scientific advice , the maximum allowable fishing effort shall be reduced by the recommended percentage on the basis of an analysis of said advice , taking account of the baseline provided for in paragraph 4 .


### an application from an eligible entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps in order to ascertain that its activities adhere to the requirements of the european solidarity corps . ### an application from an eligible entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps in order to ascertain that its activities adhere to the principles and requirements set out in the european solidarity corps charter .


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means a full - time32 , part - time or during free time , unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , and civic development ; this activity is characterized by a fixed period , clear objectives , contents , tasks , structure and framework ; appropriate financial support , and legal and social protection ; volunteering shall not be used to substitute or replace paid employment ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities of member states while acquiring useful experience , knowledge , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .


### to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the european solidarity corps participants contribute to addressing concrete , unmet societal needs and strengthening communities , are of high quality and properly validated . ### to ensure that the solidarity activities that are offered to the european solidarity corps participants contribute to addressing concrete , unmet societal needs and strengthening communities , are of high quality and are in compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity action charter .


### the development and maintenance of a quality label for entities willing to provide placements for the european solidarity corps in order to ensure compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter ; ### the development and maintenance of quality labels for entities willing to provide respectively volunteering placements or traineeships and job placements for the european solidarity corps in order to ensure compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter . a separate accreditation procedure for entities wanting to provide volunteering placements and entities wanting to provide job and traineeship placements with different evaluation criteria , limiting the access to the programme to the actions they are accredited for ;


### four years after the date of application of this regulation the commission shall carry out an independent evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council , the committee of the regions and the european economic and social committee . ### the commission shall carry out an independent ex post evaluation of this regulation to assess the efficiency , effectiveness and impact of the programme against the programme objectives and shall , no later than 30 june 2021 , present a report on the main findings , including recommendations for the future of the programme , to the european parliament , the council , the committee of the regions and the european economic and social committee . as part of the evaluation , the commission shall ensure regular consultation of all relevant stakeholders , including participants , participating organisations and the local communities concerned . the results of the evaluation shall feed back into future programme design and resource allocation proposals .


### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their solidarity projects . ### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their solidarity projects and should be accompanied by simplified application procedures and open deadlines .


### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the targeted training undertaken before the solidarity placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the concerned programmes . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered . ### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow other union programmes such as the asylum , migration and integration fund , the europe for citizens programme , the european social fund , the european regional development fund and the health programme to contribute to the objectives of the european solidarity corps by supporting activities within its scope . this contribution should be financed in accordance with the respective basic acts of the programmes concerned and in complementarity with existing union policies , such as cohesion policy , without having a negative impact on its operational programmes as such and subject to available means , related to their take - up . once they have obtained a valid european solidarity corps quality label , the beneficiaries should be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and receive the quality and support measures provided according to the type of activity offered .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the european solidarity corps should be ensured at european , national , regional and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders , without increasing bureaucracy .


### in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow an 80% - 20% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand . ### amendement in order to ensure continuity in the activities supported by the programmes contributing to the european solidarity corps , the financial support to solidarity placements and projects should indicatively follow a 75% - 25% split between volunteering placements and solidarity projects on the one hand and traineeship and job placements on the other hand .


### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their knowledge , skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ;


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the prime reference amount includes redeployments from the erasmus + programme and from the employment and social innovation programme for the financial years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , and it is complemented by contributions from several union programmes under different headings , such as the european social fund , the union civil protection mechanism , the life programme and the european agricultural fund for rural development . __________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the period 2018 - 2020 which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management23 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . the prime reference amount includes redeployments from the erasmus + programme should be complemented by unallocated margins and using fresh resources in future financial years . __________________ 23 interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , oj c 373 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 1 .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### amendement the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .


### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps . ### young people and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps should feel that they belong to a community of individuals and entities committed to enhancing solidarity across europe . at the same time , participating organisations need support to strengthen their capacities to offer good quality placements to an increasing number of participants . the european solidarity corps should support networking activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of young people and participating organisations’ engagement in this community , at fostering a european solidarity corps spirit , as well as at encouraging the exchange of useful practices and experience . those activities should also contribute to raising awareness about the european solidarity corps among public and private actors as well as to collect feedback from participants and participating organisations on the implementation of the european solidarity corps .


### “quality label” means the certification attributed to a public or private entity or an international organisation willing to provide placements under the european solidarity corps following a procedure aimed at ensuring compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter ; ### “quality label” means the certification attributed to a public or private entity or an international organisation wishing to become a participating organisation and willing to provide placements under the european solidarity corps following a procedure aimed at ensuring compliance with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps charter and at ensuring the quality of services delivered by the participating organisations ; a separate quality label for volunteering placements and for traineeship and job placements shall be established in partnership with relevant stakeholders ;


### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their knowledge , skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic , cultural and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ;


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , take account of their skills and be closely linked to the development of society , in the sense that they should respond to key societal challenges , contribute to strengthening local communities and social cohesion , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge , skills and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity initiative should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity with and to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas in a sustainable way and support young people to experience themselves by being drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities as volunteers in associations , ngos , youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors and set up their own associations .


### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ; ### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has already been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a volunteering , traineeship or job placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ;


### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their solidarity projects . ### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their programmes and solidarity projects .


### any entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps , whether funded by the european solidarity corps budget , by another union programme or by a different funding source , should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing structures of the european solidarity corps . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and could be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled . ### any entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps , whether funded by the european solidarity corps budget , by another union programme or by a different funding source , should first receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing structures of the european solidarity corps . unnecessary administrative burdens must be avoided in this process . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and could be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled .


### the agency shall , upon request , assist the commission in the preparation of proposals for amendments to this regulation and of delegated and implementing acts to be adopted on the basis of this regulation . the documents that the agency submits to the commission for those purposes shall take the form of opinions . ### the agency shall , upon request , from the commission or any legal or natural person subject to this regulation , assist the commission in the preparation of proposals for amendments to this regulation and of delegated and implementing acts to be adopted on the basis of this regulation . these proposals shall , where possible , lay down requirements that focus on the objectives to be achieved , while allowing different means of achieving compliance with these objectives . the documents that the agency submits to the commission for those purposes shall take the form of opinions .


### to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference , the agency may take the necessary measures under article 65 and article 66 . before taking such measures , the agency shall obtain the agreement of the commission and consult the member states . ### without prejudice to the related national competences of the member states , to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference , the agency may :


### the executive board shall be composed of the chairperson of the management board , two representatives of the commission and six other members appointed by the management board from among its members with the right to vote . the chairperson of the management board shall also be the chairperson of the executive board . the executive director shall take part in the meetings of the executive board , but shall not have the right to vote . the advisory board may appoint one of its members as observer . ### the executive board shall be composed of the chairperson of the management board , two representatives of the commission and six other members appointed by the management board from among its members with the right to vote . the chairperson of the management board shall also be the chairperson of the executive board . the executive director shall take part in the meetings of the executive board , but shall not have the right to vote . the advisory body , referred to in article 85 , may appoint one of its members as observer .


### in order to inform interested parties and the general public , the agency shall , every three years , publish an environmental review , which shall give an objective account of the state of environmental protection relating to civil aviation in the union . ### in order to inform interested parties and the general public , the agency shall , at least every three years , publish an environmental review , which shall give an objective account of the state of environmental protection relating to civil aviation in the union . the agency shall also make recommendations with the aim of achieving a higher level of environmental protection performance as well as of avoiding gaps and overlaps in the system by ensuring the identification , planning , coordination and consistency of the different eu measures needed in this domain .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 100 in order to supplement this regulation concerning the conditions under which certain types of expenditure and revenue under the funds are to be compensated . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 100 in order to supplement this regulation concerning the conditions of details of expenditure declarations under which certain types of expenditure and revenue under the funds are to be compensated .


### prior to 1 december but not before 16 october , pay advances of up to 50 % for direct payments interventions ; ### prior to 1 december but not before 16 october , pay advances of up to 75 % for direct payments interventions ;


### pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , multi - annual plans are to be based on scientific , technical and economic advice . in accordance with those provisions , this plan should contain objectives , quantifiable targets with clear timeframes , conservation reference points , safeguards and technical measures designed to avoid and reduce unwanted catches . ### pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , multi - annual plans are to be based on scientific , technical and economic advice . in accordance with those provisions , this plan should contain , as an objective , the maximum sustainable yield with quantifiable targets with clear timeframes , conservation reference points , safeguards and technical measures designed to avoid and reduce unwanted catches , as well as the meeting of social and economic objectives .


### those stocks shall be managed under the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of article 4 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 when no adequate scientific information is available . ### those stocks shall be managed under the precautionary approach to fisheries management as defined in point 8 of article 4 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 when no adequate scientific information is available and shall ensure at least a comparable degree of conservation to msy as set out in article 9 . 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013


### for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with article 14 . they may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year . ### for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with article 14 . they may also submit further recommendations when necessary , in particular in the event of a change in the situation of any of the stocks to which this regulation applies , as well as to set out a plan which contains measures to implement the ecosystem based approach to fisheries management in the western waters . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year .


### the commission should obtain the best available scientific advice for the stocks within the scope of the multiannual plan . in order to do so it concludes memoranda of understanding with the international council for the exploration of the sea . the scientific advice issued by ices should be based on this multiannual plan and should indicate , in particular , ranges of fmsy and biomass reference points , i . e . msy btrigger and blim . those values should be indicated in the relevant stock advice and , where appropriate , in any other publicly - available scientific advice , including , for example , in mixed fisheries advice issued by ices . ### the commission should obtain the best available scientific advice for the stocks within the scope of the multiannual plan . in order to do so it concludes memoranda of understanding with the international council for the exploration of the sea . the scientific advice issued by ices should be based on this multiannual plan and should indicate , in particular , ranges of fmsy and biomass reference points , i . e . msy btrigger and blim . those values should be indicated in the relevant stock advice and , where appropriate , in any other publicly - available scientific advice , including , for example , in mixed and / or multispecies fisheries advice issued by ices .


### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from ices . ### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be based on the best available scientific advice , in particular by ices .


### the plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy . ### the plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy and to ensure the socio - economic sustainability of the activity , while generating economic , social and employment benefits .


### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from ices . ### those ranges of fmsy based on this plan shall be requested from an independent scientific body recognised at eu or international level , such as ices .


### this regulation also applies to by - catches caught in the western waters when fishing for the stocks listed in paragraph 1 . however , where ranges of fmsy and safeguards linked to biomass for those stocks are established under other union legal acts establishing multiannual plans , those ranges and safeguards shall apply . ### this regulation also applies to by - catches caught in the western waters when fishing for the stocks listed in paragraph 1 and shall ensure that exploitation of all living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , in line with article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013


### in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the management of mixed fisheries with regard to stocks referred to in article 1 of this regulation shall take into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks at msy at the same time , especially in situations where this leads to a premature closure of the fishery . ### in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the management of mixed and / or multispecies fisheries with regard to stocks referred to in article 1 of this regulation shall take into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks at msy at the same time , especially in situations where this leads to a premature closure of the fishery .


### in order to adapt to the technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of supplementing this regulation as regards remedial measures and implementation of the landing obligation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the inter - institutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making25 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 25 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### in order to adapt to the technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of supplementing this regulation as regards remedial measures and implementation of the landing obligation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations with the advisory councils affected during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the inter - institutional agreement of 13 april 201625 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 25 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the swift achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the commission may carry out its own verification of the quality of the data reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 . ### the commission may carry out its own verification of the quality of the data reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 and may also conduct checks to verify the quality of the methods used to obtain the data .


### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . __________________ 13 com 285 final . ### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . in its 2017 mobility package ‘ europe on the move’ , the commission envisaged a proposal for heavy - duty vehicle standards in the first half of 2018 . timely publishing of this proposal is crucial to agree the new standards within this mandate . __________________ 13 com 285 final .


### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork . ### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report and make publicly available in a digitally searchable format and free of charge the data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including the data on the efficiency of powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork and components .


### the commission may carry out its own verification of the quality of the data reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 . ### the commission shall carry out its own verification of the quality of the data , on a representative sample and on a regular basis , reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 .


### by 31 december 2026 , the commission shall on the basis of an analysis of the orderly functioning of the european carbon market review the market stability reserve and submit a proposal , where appropriate , to the european parliament and to the council . the review shall pay particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed into the reserve according to article 1 and the numerical value of the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation set by article 1 . ### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall on the basis of an analysis of the orderly functioning of the european carbon market review the market stability reserve and submit a proposal , where appropriate , to the european parliament and to the council . the review shall pay particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed into the reserve according to article 1 and the numerical value of the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation set by article 1 . a periodic review of the settings of the market stability reserve , two years before the start of every new phase , is necessary in order to ensure the settings remain appropriate whilst preserving certainty for the market .


### in each year beginning in 2021 , a number of allowances equal to 12% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 , as published in may year x - 1 , shall be placed in the reserve , unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million . ### by 30 june of each year beginning in 2017 , a number of allowances equal to 33% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 , as published in may year x , minus 833 million shall be placed in the reserve .


### in each year beginning in 2021 , a number of allowances equal to 12% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 , as published in year x - 1 , shall be placed in the reserve , unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million . ### in each year beginning in 2021 , a number of allowances equal to 12% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 , as published in may year x , shall be placed in the reserve , unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million .


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com652 final . 8 insert reference . ### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . the market stability reserve should be established as of january 2017 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com652 final . 8 insert reference .


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com652 final . 8 insert reference . ### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . the market stability reserve should be established as of the beginning of the year 2017 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2017 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com652 final . 8 insert reference .


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 20127 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com 652 final . insert reference . ### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 20127 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 7 com 652 final . 8 insert reference .


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21021 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework2 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . ____________________ 1 com652 final . 2 insert reference ### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21021 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework2 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the ets more resilient to supply - demand imbalances , and thus to correct a design error in that system , so as to enable it to function as an orderly market with stable and competitive prices , reflecting the true value of allowances , a market stability reserve should be established . the market stability reserve will also ensure synergies with other climate policies such as those on renewable energy and energy efficiency . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . ____________________ 1 com652 final . 2 insert reference


### the competent national authorities shall respond without undue delay to eurojust ' s requests and opinions made under article 4 . where the competent authorities of the member states concerned decide not to comply with a request referred to in article 4 or decide not to follow a written opinion referred to in article 4 or , they shall inform eurojust without undue delay of their decision and of the reasons for it . where it is not possible to give the reasons for refusing to comply with a request because to do so would harm essential national security interests or would jeopardise the safety of individuals , the competent authorities of the member states may cite operational reasons . ### the competent national authorities shall respond within the deadline set by eurojust , to eurojust ' s requests and opinions made under article 4 . the competent authorities of member states concerned must comply with the request made by eurojust referred to in article 4 and in article 4new or follow a written opinion referred to in article 4 or , except if they can justify to eurojust , in a reasoned opinion , that the immediate compliance would : be contrary to the essential interests of the security of the member state concerned ; or jeopardise the success of an ongoing investigation or the safety of an individual . any delay to comply with the requests and opinions made by eurojust under article 4 must be duly justified .


### the european data protection supervisor shall act in close cooperation with national authorities competent for data protection supervision with respect to specific issues requiring national involvement , in particular if the european data protection supervisor or a national authority competent for data protection supervision finds major discrepancies between practices of the member states or potentially unlawful transfers using eurojust ' s communication channels , or in the context of questions raised by one or more national supervisory authorities on the implementation and interpretation of this regulation . ### the european data protection supervisor and national data protection authorities shall , each acting within their respective competences , cooperate with each other in accordance with article 62 of regulation 2017 / xxx on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data , and repealing regulation ec 45 / 2001 .


### the administrative director shall be appointed by the college from a list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . for the purpose of concluding the contract of the administrative director , eurojust shall be represented by the president of the college . ### the administrative director shall be appointed by the college from a list of candidates having the required competences and experience to exercise such a position , proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . for the purpose of concluding the contract of the administrative director , eurojust shall be represented by the president of the college .


### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , its competence shall not include the crimes for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent . ### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , its competence shall not include the crimes for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent . b ) &#160 ; for forms of crime over which the european public prosecutor ' s office exercises its competence , eurojust shall only exercise its competence : - in cases involving one or more member states that do not participate in the european public prosecutor ' s office and , - in cases involving member states that participate in the european public prosecutor ' s office but for which the european public prosecutor ' s office does not exercise its competence .


### the college shall hold at least one operational meeting per month . to exercise its management functions , the college shall hold at least two ordinary meetings a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of the president , at the request of the commission , or at the request of at least one third of its members . ### the college shall hold at least one operational meeting per month . to exercise its management functions , the college shall hold at least two ordinary meetings a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of the president , at the request of the commission or at the request of at least one third of its members . it shall also meet in its composition referred in article 10 . 1 . b . bis at least twice a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of the president or at the request of the eppo .


### since the european public prosecutor ' s office should be established from eurojust , this regulation includes the provisions necessary to regulate the relations between eurojust and the european public prosecutor ' s office . ### as the european public prosecutor’s office is established by enhanced cooperation , the regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office is binding in its entirety and only directly applicable to member states that participate in enhanced cooperation . therefore , for those member states not participating in the european public prosecutor’s office , eurojust remains fully competent for forms of serious crime listed in annex i to this regulation .


### the national competent authorities shall inform their national members without undue delay of any case concerning crimes under the competence of eurojust affecting at least three member states and for which requests for or decisions on judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , have been transmitted to at least two member states . ### the national competent authorities shall inform their national members without undue delay of any case concerning crimes under the competence of eurojust affecting at least two member states and for which requests for or decisions on judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , have been transmitted to at least two member states .


### –illegal immigrant smuggling ; ### –immigrant smuggling ;


### eurojust shall treat any request for support emanating from the european public prosecutor’s office without undue delay , and shall deal with such requests , where appropriate , as if they had been received from a national authority competent for judicial cooperation . ### eurojust shall treat any request for support emanating from the european public prosecutor’s office without undue delay , and shall deal with such requests as if they had been received from a national authority competent for judicial cooperation .


### eurojust shall exercise its tasks at the request of the competent authorities of the member states or on its own initiative . ### eurojust shall exercise its tasks at the request of the competent authorities of the member states or of the european public prosecutor’s office or on its own initiative .


### on request of a competent authority eurojust shall issue a written opinion on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned . ### on request of a competent authority or on its own initiative , eurojust shall take a decision on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the decision shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned .


### criminal records ; ### criminal records , including the european criminal records information system


### where union harmonisation legislation provides for the drawing up of an eu declaration of conformity , manufacturers shall make the declaration publicly available on their website or , in the absence of a website , by any other means that allows the declaration to be readily accessed by the general public in the union free of charge . ### where union harmonisation legislation provides for the drawing up of an eu declaration of conformity , manufacturers shall make the declaration publicly available on their website or , in the absence of a website , by any other means that allows the declaration to be easily and readily accessed by the general public in the union free of charge .


### ‘ serious risk’ means any serious risk , including a serious risk where the effects are not immediate , requiring rapid intervention by the market surveillance authorities ; ### ‘ serious risk’ means any serious risk requiring rapid intervention and follow - up by the market surveillance authorities , including a risk where the effects may not be immediate ;


### market surveillance authorities shall observe the principle of confidentiality where necessary in order to protect professional and commercial secrets or to preserve personal data pursuant to national legislation , subject to the requirement that information be made public to the fullest extent possible in order to protect the interests of end - users in the union . ### market surveillance authorities shall ensure the strictest guarantees of confidentiality and of professional and commercial secrecy and shall preserve personal data pursuant to national legislation , subject to the requirement that information be made public to the fullest extent possible in order to protect the interests of end - users in the union .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the procedures for designating union testing facilities . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 63 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the procedures for the designation and the functioning of union testing facilities . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 63 .


### the commission may exchange confidential market surveillance related information with regulatory authorities of third countries or international organisations where it has concluded confidentiality arrangements based on reciprocity with those authorities or organisations . ### the commission may exchange confidential market surveillance related information with regulatory authorities of third countries or international organisations , subject to the strictest guarantees of confidentiality and of professional and commercial secrecy .


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , particularly in smes , operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at nuts 2 level . ### the cessation of activity of more than 100 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , particularly in smes , operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at nuts 2 level .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , only those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , unexpected trade disputes between the eu and third countries , financial or economic crises . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups .


### on the basis of the information provided by the member state , the commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution , within 60 working days of the receipt of the complete application or , where applicable , of the translation of the application . where the commission is unable , exceptionally , to comply with that deadline , it shall provide a written explanation setting out the reasons for the delay . ### on the basis of the information provided by the member state , the commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution , within 45 working days of the receipt of the complete application or , where applicable , of the translation of the application . where the commission is unable , exceptionally , to comply with that deadline , it shall provide a written explanation setting out the reasons for the delay .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , competing with competitors who are in privileged position in relation to eu competition rules , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy , particularly in regions affected by the phasing - out of coal , or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups .


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , in an enterprise in a member state , including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers ; ### the cessation of activity of more than 100 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , in an enterprise in a member state , including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers ;


### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection . _________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en . ### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people , regions and states , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection . _________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en .


### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states . ### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change in order to find a new employment . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states .


### the general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events , referred to in article 5 . ### the general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of major restructuring events , referred to in article 5 .


### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection . _________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en . ### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with re - employment measures . _________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en .


### the limit values set out in this directive are to be kept under review to ensure consistency with regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council50 , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under directive 2004 / 37 / ec and derived no effect levels for hazardous chemicals under that regulation in order to protect workers effectively . __________________ 50 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . ### the limit values set out in this directive are to be kept under permanent scrutiny and regular review to ensure consistency with regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council50 , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under directive 2004 / 37 / ec and derived no effect levels for hazardous chemicals under that regulation in order to protect workers effectively . __________________ 50 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec .


### the agency’s host member state shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the agency , including the accessibility of the location , the existence of adequate education facilities for the children of staff members , appropriate access to the labour market , social security and medical care for both children and spouses . ### the agency’s host member state shall provide the best possible conditions to ensure the proper functioning of the agency , including a single location for the entire agency , the accessibility of the location , the existence of adequate education facilities for the children of staff members , appropriate access to the labour market , social security and medical care for both children and spouses .


### the projects supported by the efsi that consist of physical infrastructure linking two or more member states or of the extension of physical infrastructure or services linked to physical infrastructure from one member state to one or more member states , shall also be considered to provide additionality . ### projects supported by the efsi that consist of physical infrastructure linking two or more member states , projects included in annex i to regulation no 1316 / 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , projects implementing sesar and ertms , and projects involving the extension of physical infrastructure or services linked to physical infrastructure from one member state to one or more other member states shall be exempted , as appropriate , from the additionality criterion referred to above .


### the general data protection regulation , applicable from may 2018 onwards , by providing for a single set of rules directly applicable in the member states legal orders , will guarantee the free flow of personal data between eu member states and reinforce trust and security of the individuals , two indispensable elements for a real digital single market . the actions undertaken under this programme , when they involve the processing of personal data , should therefore support the application of the gdpr , for instance in the field of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology . ### the general data protection regulation , applicable from may 2018 onwards , by providing for a single set of rules directly applicable in the member states legal orders , will guarantee the free flow of personal data between eu member states and reinforce trust and security of the individuals , two indispensable elements for a real digital single market . the actions undertaken under this programme , when they involve the processing of personal data , should therefore be compliant with the regulation 2016 / 679 , for instance in the field of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology .


### regulation [ ] [ on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use , land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework ] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use , land - use change and forestry . while the environmental outcome under this regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland as defined in regulation [ ] , flexibility for a maximum quantity of 280 million tonnes of co2 equivalent of these removals divided among member states according to the figures in annex iii should be included as an additional possibility for member states to meet their commitments when needed . where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to article 8 of regulation [ lulucf ] is adopted , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that article . before adopting such a delegated act , the commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data , and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates . in addition , the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing member states ' compliance with requirements under regulation [ ] . ### regulation [ ] [ on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use , land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework ] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use , land - use change and forestry . while the environmental outcome under this regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland as defined in regulation [ ] , flexibility for a maximum quantity of 190 million tonnes of co2 equivalent of these removals divided among member states according to the figures in annex iii should be included as an additional possibility for member states to meet their commitments when needed . where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to article 8 of regulation [ lulucf ] is adopted , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that article . before adopting such a delegated act , the commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data , and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates . in addition , the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing member states ' compliance with requirements under regulation [ ] .