### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives , based inter alia on the following rio markers : i . 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure , alternative fuels , clean urban transport , electricity transmission , electricity storage , smart grids , co2 transportation and renewable energy ; 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport , and gas infrastructure – if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio - methane . relevant actions will be identified during the programmeʼs preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . in order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the projectʼs economic evaluation , projects supported by the programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the union where relevant . _________________ 18 com 321 , page 13 ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implementing the paris agreement , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives , based inter alia on the following rio markers : i . 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure , alternative fuels , clean urban transport , electricity transmission , electricity storage , smart grids , co2 transportation and renewable energy ; 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport , and gas infrastructure – if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio - methane . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . in order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long - term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project’s economic evaluation , projects supported by the programme should be subject to long - term climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the commission in a manner consistent with the guidance developed for other programmes of the union where relevant . _________________ 18 com 321 , page 13


### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sector . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions . ### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies and complementarities between the transport , energy and digital sector , as well as with other eu financial instruments and programmes . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies and complementarities between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions .


### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sector . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions . ### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector mentioned above , the possibility of considering eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between the above - mentioned sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions .


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


### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented20“europe on the move” , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . _________________ 20 commission communication “europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all” – com 283 ### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , balanced , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented20“europe on the move” , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . _________________ 20 commission communication “europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all” – com 283


### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet unionʼs digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec . ### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local and regional economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet the unionʼs digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec .


### unconnected territories in all areas of the union , including in central ones , represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential to the digital single market . in most rural and remote areas , high quality internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing digital divide , isolation and depopulation by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness . high quality internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio - economy in rural areas . the programme should contribute to providing all european households , rural or urban , with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity , focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low intensity grants . in doing so , the programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories , as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage . ### unconnected territories in all areas of the union , including in central ones , represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential to the digital single market . in most rural and remote areas , high - quality internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing a digital divide , isolation and demographic problems , and in stimulating the economy , by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness . high - quality internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio - economy in rural areas . the programme should contribute to providing all european households , rural or urban , with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity , focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low - intensity grants . in doing so , the programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories , as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage .


### when third countries or entities established in third countries participate in actions contributing to projects of common interest or to cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy , financial assistance should only be available if it is indispensable to the achievement of the objectives of these projects . ### when third countries or entities established in third countries participate in actions contributing to projects of common interest or to cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy , financial assistance should only be available if it is indispensable to the achievement of the objectives of these projects . clear criteria should be laid down for such projects .


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


### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors . ### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital , to facilitate cross - border cooperation and create cross border links in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors .


### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors . ### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , seriously taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors .


### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors . ### the programme has the general objective of developing and modernising the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital technology and of bringing about cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors .


### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ; ### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient , interconnected and multimodal networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ;


### in the energy sector , to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market , interoperability of networks across borders and sectors , facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply , and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the area of renewable energy ; ### in the energy sector , to contribute to the development of projects of common social and economic interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market , interoperability of networks across borders and sectors , facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply , and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the area of renewable energy ;


### in the digital sector , to contribute to the deployment of very high capacity digital networks and 5g systems , to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbone networks on eu territories by linking them to neighbouring territories , as well to the digitalisation of transport and energy networks . ### in the digital sector , to contribute to the development of projects of common social and economic interest that contribute to the deployment of very high capacity digital networks and 5g systems , to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbone networks on eu territories by linking them to neighbouring territories , as well to the digitalisation of transport and energy networks .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme and the sector - specific guidelines , such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems . this amount may also be used to finance accompanying measures to support the preparation of projects . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be also used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme and the sector - specific guidelines , such as preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems . this amount may also be used to finance accompanying measures to support the preparation of projects .


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


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


### cross - border dimension ; ### cross - border dimension and contribution towards balance in regional development ;


### consistency with union and national energy and climate plans . ### consistency with union and national and regional energy and climate plans .


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


### the grant agreement may be terminated on the basis of the grounds specified in paragraph 1 . ### the grant agreement may be terminated on the basis of the grounds specified in paragraph 1 . in such case , the commission will make the unused funds available to other projects without delay .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information , in accordance with the rules laid down for union funds , to multiple audiences , including the media and the public .


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### a reliable , predictable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its climate and energy policy goals , while securing the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national climate and energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . __________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as goals of the paris agreement , national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between member states , in order to maintain and enhance carbon sink function of the affected ecosystems , sustainable forest management and long term sustainability of the resources used . furthermore , in order to maintain stability , competitiveness and reasonable prices at national and european levels , member states must strike a balance between their existing production capacity , technologies and resources so as to continue their efforts to promote renewable energy resources . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate . while member states need flexibility to choose policies that are best - matched to their national energy mix and preferences , that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration , increased competition , the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low - carbon economy . ### the energy union governance should enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate . while member states need flexibility to choose policies that are best - matched to their national energy mix and preferences , that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration , increased competition , the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low - carbon economy .


### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment . ### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners and local authorities in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment .


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to address the needs of the population of a member state , to contribute to energy security and to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . the progressive transition towards the latest generation of biofuels should take account of existing member state investments in first - generation biofuel production .


### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission should as appropriate assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building . ### member states and the commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the energy union and this regulation , including the achievement of emission reduction targets , with close involvement of the european parliament . the commission , with the support of the european parliament , should as appropriate assist member states in implementing this regulation , particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building . the power to establish national energy and climate plans , in the context of the eu targets , should however remain with the member states .


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 35 % renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with biennial milestones on a binding linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards , or a national target for 2030 pursuant to [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec ] ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards based on member state&#180 ; s choice ;


### national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries ; ### national measures and , if applicable , objectives with regard to ensuring that energy import dependency from third countries does not create any obstacles to the successful implementation of any of the five dimensions of the energy union ;


### national objectives and funding targets for public and private research and innovation relating to the energy union ; if applicable , including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met . such targets and objectives should be coherent with those set out in the energy union strategy and the set - plan ; ### national objectives and funding targets for public support for research and innovation initiatives relating to the energy union and its expected leveraging effect on private research initiatives ; if applicable , including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met . such targets and objectives should be coherent with those set out in the energy union strategy and the set - plan ;


### equitable distribution of deployment across the european union ; ### equitable and cost - effective distribution of deployment across the european union ;


### when setting their indicative national energy efficiency contribution for 2030 and the last year of the period covered for the subsequent national plans pursuant to article 4 , member states shall ensure that : ### when setting their national energy efficiency contribution for 2030 and the last year of the period covered for the subsequent national plans pursuant to article 4 , member states shall ensure that :


### fulfilling the union ' s and the member states ' commitments under the unfccc and the paris agreement to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhance removals by sinks ; ### fulfilling the union ' s and the member states ' commitments under the unfccc and the paris agreement to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhance removals by sinks in 10 years steps ;


### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ; ### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the heating and cooling and buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ;


### trajectories on bioenergy demand , disaggregated between heat , electricity and transport , and on biomass supply by feedstock and origin . for forest biomass , an assessment of its source and impact on the lulucf sink ; ### trajectories on bioenergy demand , disaggregated between heat , electricity and transport , and on biomass supply , by feedstock and origin . for forest biomass , an assessment of its source and impact on the lulucf sink at country level .


### trajectories on bioenergy demand , disaggregated between heat , electricity and transport , and on biomass supply by feedstocks and origin . for forest biomass , an assessment of its source and impact on the lulucf sink ### trajectories on bioenergy demand , disaggregated between heat , electricity and transport , and on biomass supply by feedstocks and origin . for forest biomass , an assessment of its source and impact on the lulucf sink at country level


### if applicable , other national trajectories and objectives including long term and sectorial ones ; ### other national trajectories and objectives including long term and sectorial ones ;


### national objectives for the diversification of energy sources and supply countries , storage , demand response ; ### national objectives for improved energy efficiency , a higher share of renewable energy sources and a diversification of supply routes and countries , storage , demand response ;


### national objectives for total spending in research and innovation relating to clean energy technologies as well as for technology cost and performance development ; ### national objectives for total spending in research and innovation relating to clean energy technologies as well as for technology cost and performance development , while also providing information on the expected leveraging effect on private initiatives ;


### financing measures , including union support and the use of union funds , in this area at national level , if applicable . ### financing measures , including union support and the use of union funds , including the ets innovation fund , in this area at national level , if applicable .


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts from 2021 onwards by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy .


### by 1 january 2021 , member states shall establish , operate and seek to continuously improve national inventory systems to estimate anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases listed in part 2 of annex iii to this regulation and to ensure the timeliness , transparency , accuracy , consistency , comparability and completeness of their greenhouse gas inventories . ### by 1 january 2021 , member states shall establish , operate and seek to continuously improve national inventory systems in accordance with unfccc requirements to estimate anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases listed in part 2 of annex iii to this regulation and to ensure the timeliness , transparency , accuracy , consistency , comparability and completeness of their greenhouse gas inventories


### the data for each member state as recorded in the registries set up pursuant to article 11 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] one month following the compliance check date with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] referred to in paragraph 5 of this article , shall be used for the compliance check pursuant to article 9 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] for the years 2021 and 2026 . the compliance check pursuant to article 9 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] for each of the years 2022 to 2025 and 2027 to 2030 shall be performed at a date falling one month following the date of the compliance check for the previous year . this check shall include changes to such data arising as a result of that member state making use of the flexibilities pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] . ### the data for each member state as recorded in the registries set up pursuant to article 11 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] one month following the compliance check date with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] referred in paragraph 5 of this article , shall be used for the compliance check pursuant to article 9 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] for the years [ years consistent with article 9 esr compliance cycle ] . the compliance check pursuant to article 9 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] for each of the [ years consistent with article 9 esr compliance cycle ] shall be performed at a date falling one month following the date of the compliance check for the previous year . this check shall include changes to such data arising as a result of that member state making use of the flexibilities pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] .


### if applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies . if applicable , other objectives and targets , including sector targets and adaptation goals ### other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies . other objectives and targets , including sector targets and adaptation goals


### if appropriate , national objectives including long term targets for 2050 for the deployment of technologies for decarbonising energy - and carbon - intensive industrial sectors and , if applicable , for related carbon transport , use , and storage infrastructure ; ### national objectives including long term targets for 2050 for deployment of technologies for decarbonising energy - and carbon - intensive industrial sectors , the substitution of carbon - intensive materials and products and , if applicable , for related carbon transport , use , and storage infrastructure ;


### specific measures on financial support , including eu support and the use of eu funds , for the promotion of the production and use of energy from renewable sources in electricity , heating and cooling , and transport ### specific national measures on financial support and fiscal measures , including renewable energy tax policy , as well as including eu support and the use of eu funds , for the promotion of the production and use of energy from renewable sources in electricity , heating and cooling , and transport . in particular , detailed description of any legal provisions concerning national support schemes as well as the rules applicable to any modification thereof .


### specific measures to introduce a one - stop - shop , streamline administrative procedures , provide information and training , and empower renewable self - consumers and energy communities ### specific measures to remove excessively burdening costs and barriers to renewable deployment and introduce a one - stop - shop , streamline administrative procedures , provide information and training , and empower renewable self - consumers and energy communities


### in respect of both third countries and member states that are a significant source of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed within the union , on national measures taken to respect the sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas saving criteria set out in article 26 , paragraphs 2 to 7 , of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , for soil , water and air protection . ### in respect of both third countries and member states that are a source of raw materials for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed within the union , on national measures taken to respect the sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas saving criteria set out in article 26 , paragraphs 2 to 7 , of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , for soil , water and air protection .


### eib financing and investment operations supported by the efsi should be managed in accordance with the eib’s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and measures taken to avoid tax evasion , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the european anti - fraud office and the court of auditors , including the tripartite agreement between the european commission , the european court of auditors and the european investment bank . ### eib financing and investment operations supported by the efsi should be managed in accordance with the eib’s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and measures taken to avoid tax evasion , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the european anti - fraud office and the court of auditors .


### requirements governing the use of the eu guarantee , including within specific time frames and key performance indicators ; ### requirements governing the use of the eu guarantee , including within specific time frames and key performance indicators aiming at measuring the achievement of the objectives pursued by the efsi as expressed by this regulation in terms of growth and employment , impact on the internal market and promotion of the smes ; the abovementioned requirements shall be adapted if needed by the steering board ;


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report annually to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing and investment operations . the report shall be made public and include : ### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report annually to the european parliament , the council and to the court of auditors on eib financing and investment operations . the report shall be made public and include :


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . ### in the period 2018 to 2020 , the commission shall report annually to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards and recommended practices , icao council approved recommendations relevant to the global market - based measure or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , the implications of reservations by third countries and on other relevant international developments . the commission shall also provide regular updates to the european parliament and the council on the establishment of a global registry and the development of the sarps in accordance with the icao&#180 ; s standards - making procedures .


### where the commission identifies statistically significant anomalies or inconsistencies in data provided , it may request from the national authorities an appropriate breakdown of the data as well as the calculation or evaluation methods upon which the data provided are based , in order to assess the data and , if necessary request that any data or any information deemed to be inaccurate is amended and resubmitted by the member state concerned . ### where the commission identifies statistically significant anomalies or inconsistencies in data provided , it may request from the national authorities an appropriate breakdown of the data as well as the calculation or evaluation methods upon which the data provided are based , in order to assess the data and , if necessary request that any data or any information deemed to be inaccurate is corrected or amended and then resubmitted by the member state concerned .


### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . ### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article and the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 .


### in order to ensure coherence and give certainty to businesses and member states ' authorities , the notion of ' incitement to hatred ' should , to the appropriate extent , be aligned to the definition in the council framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law which defines hate speech as ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' . this should include aligning the grounds on which incitement to violence or hatred is based . ### in order to ensure coherence and give legal certainty to businesses and member states ' authorities , ' incitement to hatred ' should be aligned with the definition in the council framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law which defines hate speech as ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' . this should include aligning the grounds on which incitement to violence or hatred is based as well as those grounds not covered by framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha such as social origin , genetic features , language , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age , gender , gender expression , gender identity , sexual orientation , residence status or health . these grounds are intended to further specify the characteristics of ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' but should not alone be considered as a basis for restricting the making available of audio - visual content .


### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters . ### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in addition , the decision to remove such content , being often dependent on a subjective interpretation , can undermine the freedom of expression and information . in this context , it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred hosted on video - sharing platforms , but also to protect and guarantee the fundamental rights of users , to set out common and proportionate rules on those matters . such rules should , in particular , further define at union level the characteristics of ' harmful content ' and ' incitement to violence and hatred ' , taking into account the intention and effect of such content . self - regulatory and co - regulatory measures implemented or approved by member states or by the commission should fully respect the obligations of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular article 52 thereof .


### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . ### when taking the restrictive measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . member states have a positive obligation to ensure that the balance of incentives for media service providers and video - sharing platform providers covered by this directive is such that legal content , including content that can offend , shock or disturb , can be communicated . similarly , age verification should only be required by law if necessary and proportionate and should be implemented in a way which offers the maximum protection of privacy .


### the video - sharing platform providers covered by this directive provide information society services within the meaning of point of article 2 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec . those providers are consequently subject to the rules on the internal market set out in article 3 of that directive , if they are established in a member state . it is appropriate to ensure that the same rules apply to video - sharing platform providers which are not established in a member state with a view to safeguarding the effectiveness of the measures to protect minors and citizens set out in this directive and ensuring a level playing field in as much as possible , in as far as those providers have either a parent company or a subsidiary which is established in a member state or where those providers are part of a group and another entity of that group is established in a member state . to that effect , arrangements should be made to determine in which member state those providers should be deemed to have been established . the commission should be informed of the providers under each member state ' s jurisdiction in application of the rules on establishment set out in this directive and in directive 2000 / 31 / ec . ### the video - sharing platform providers covered by this directive provide information society services within the meaning of point of article 2 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec and generally provide hosting services in line with article 14 of that directive . those providers are consequently subject to the rules on the internal market set out in article 3 of that directive , if they are established in a member state . it is appropriate to ensure that the same rules apply to video - sharing platform providers which are not established in a member state with a view to safeguarding the effectiveness of the measures to protect minors and citizens set out in this directive and ensuring a level playing field in as much as possible , in as far as those providers have either a parent company or a subsidiary which is established in a member state or where those providers are part of a group and another entity of that group is established in a member state . to that effect , arrangements should be made to determine in which member state those providers should be deemed to have been established . the commission should be informed of the providers under each member state ' s jurisdiction in application of the rules on establishment set out in this directive and in directive 2000 / 31 / ec .


### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition . ### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural and functional independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , non - discrimination , transparency , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition .


### the commission should be free to consult erga on any matter relating to audiovisual media services and video - sharing platforms . erga should assist the commission by providing its expertise and advice and by facilitating exchange of best practices . in particular , the commission should consult erga in the application of directive 2010 / 13 / eu with a view to facilitating its convergent implementation across the digital single market . upon the commission ' s request , erga should provide opinions , including on jurisdiction and union codes of conduct in the area of protection of minors and hate speech as well as audiovisual commercial communications for foods high in fat , salt / sodium and sugars . ### the commission should be free to consult erga on any matter relating to audiovisual media services and video - sharing platforms . erga should assist the commission by providing its expertise and advice and by facilitating exchange of best practices . in particular , the commission should consult erga in the application of directive 2010 / 13 / eu with a view to facilitating its convergent implementation across the digital single market . upon the commission ' s request , erga should provide opinions , including on jurisdiction and union rules and codes of conduct in the area of protection of minors and hate speech as well as audiovisual commercial communications for foods high in fat , salt / sodium and sugars .


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular , this directive seeks to ensure full respect for the right to freedom of expression , the freedom to conduct a business , the right to judicial review and to promote the application of the rights of the child enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### member states , when implementing this directive , are under the obligation to respect fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular , member states should ensure that no measure adopted for the transposition of this directive directly or indirectly undermines the right to freedom of expression , the freedom to conduct a business , the right to judicial review and to promote the application of the rights of the child enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### the right to access political news programmes is crucial to safeguard the fundamental freedom to receive information and to ensure that the interests of viewers in the union are fully and properly protected . given the ever growing importance of audiovisual media services for societies and democracy , broadcasts of political news should , to the best extent possible , and without prejudice to copyright rules , be made available cross - border in the eu . ### the right to access political news programmes is crucial to safeguard the fundamental freedom to receive information and to ensure that the interests of viewers in the union are fully and properly protected . given the ever growing importance of audiovisual media services for societies and democracy , broadcasts of political news should , without prejudice to copyright rules , be made available cross - border in the eu .


### ' video - sharing platform service ' means a service , as defined by articles 56 and 57 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which meets the following requirements : ### ' video - sharing platform service ' means a service , as defined by articles 56 and 57 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which meets all the following requirements :


### member states shall encourage co - regulation and self - regulation through codes of conduct adopted at national level in the fields coordinated by this directive to the extent permitted by their legal systems . those codes shall be such that they are broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the member states concerned . the codes of conduct shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives . they shall provide for regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at . they shall provide for effective enforcement , including when appropriate effective and proportionate sanctions . ### the commission shall encourage and facilitate co - regulation and self - regulation through codes of conduct in the fields coordinated by this directive to the extent permitted by national legal systems . those codes shall be such that they are broadly accepted by the main stakeholders concerned . the codes of conduct shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives . they shall provide for regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at . they shall provide for effective and transparent enforcement , including when appropriate effective and proportionate sanctions are applied .


### without prejudice to articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , member states shall ensure that video - sharing platform providers take appropriate measures to : ### without prejudice to articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , the commission and member states shall ensure that video - sharing platform providers take appropriate measures to :


### establishing and operating systems through which providers of video - sharing platforms explain to users of video - sharing platforms what effect has been given to the reporting and flagging referred to in point . ### establishing and operating systems through which providers of video - sharing platforms explain to users of video - sharing platforms the validity of , and what effect has been given to , the reporting and flagging referred to in point .


### for the purposes of the implementation of the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , member states shall encourage co - regulation as provided for in article 4 . ### for the purposes of the implementation of the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the commission shall encourage co - regulation as provided for in article 4 , through the adoption of guidelines ensuring that codes of conduct are compliant with the provisions of this directive and fully respect the obligations set out in the charter of fundamental rights , in particular article 52 thereof .


### member states shall establish the necessary mechanisms to assess the appropriateness of the measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 taken by video - sharing platform providers . member states shall entrust this task to the authorities designated in accordance with article 30 . ### member states shall establish the necessary mechanisms to assess the legality , transparency , necessity , effectiveness and proportionality of the measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 taken by video - sharing platform providers . member states shall entrust this task to the authorities designated in accordance with article 30 .


### each member state shall designate one or more independent national regulatory authorities . member states shall ensure that they are legally distinct and functionally independent of any other public or private body . this shall be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to set up regulators having oversight over different sectors . ### each member state shall designate one or more independent national regulatory authorities . member states shall ensure that they are legally distinct and functionally independent from any government or any other public or private body . this shall be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to set up regulators having oversight over different sectors .


### member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities exercise their powers impartially and transparently and in accordance with the objectives of this directive , in particular media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , internal market and the promotion of fair competition . ### member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities exercise their powers impartially and transparently and in accordance with the objectives of this directive , in particular media pluralism , non - discrimination , cultural diversity , consumer protection , internal market and the promotion of fair competition .


### the head of a national regulatory authority or the members of the collegiate body fulfilling that function within a national regulatory authority , may be dismissed only if they no longer fulfil the conditions required for the performance of their duties which are laid down in advance in national law . a dismissal decision shall be made public and a statement of reasons shall be made available . ### the head of a national regulatory authority or the members of the collegiate body fulfilling that function within a national regulatory authority , may be dismissed only if they no longer fulfil the conditions required for the performance of their duties which are laid down in advance in national law and on the basis of a justified prior notification . a dismissal decision shall be made public and a statement of reasons shall be made available .


### the european regulators group for audiovisual media services is hereby established . ### the european regulators group for audiovisual media services is hereby established as an independent expert advisory group to the commission and as a forum for the exchange of experiences and best practices between the national regulatory authorities .


### to advise and assist the commission as to any matter related to audiovisual media services within the commission ' s competence . if justified in order to advise the commission on certain issues , the group may consult market participants , consumers and end - users in order to collect the necessary information ; ### to advise and assist the commission as to any matter related to audiovisual media services within the commission ' s competence . if justified in order to advise the commission on certain issues , the group may consult market participants , consumers , relevant civil society organisations and end - users in order to collect the necessary information ;


### to provide for an exchange of experience and good practice as to the application of the regulatory framework for audiovisual media services ; ### to provide for guidelines and an exchange of experience and good practice as to the application of the regulatory framework for audiovisual media services ;


### to cooperate and provide its members with the information necessary for the application of this directive , in particular as regards articles 3 and 4 thereof ; ### to cooperate and provide its members with the information necessary for the application of this directive , in particular as regards articles 3 , 4 and 28a thereof ;


### to give opinions , when requested by the commission , on the issues envisaged in articles 2 , 6a , 9 , 9 and on any matter relating to audiovisual media services , in particular on the protection of minors and incitement to hatred . ' ; ### to give opinions , when requested by the commission , on the issues envisaged in articles 2 , 6a , 9 , 9 , 28a and on any matter relating to audiovisual media services , in particular on the protection of minors and incitement to hatred . ' ;


### since this regulation is only intended to facilitate the provision of information , specifically , by electronic means , it should not affect the provisions of union or national law determining the content of regulatory information and , in particular , should not impose any additional regulatory information requirements . while this regulation is intended to allow compliance with regulatory information requirements through electronic means rather by means of paper documents , it should not otherwise affect the relevant union provisions on requirements regarding the documents to be used for the structured presentation of the information in question . the provisions of union legislation on shipments of waste containing procedural requirements for the shipments as should equally remain unaffected by this regulation . this regulation should also be without prejudice to the provisions on reporting obligations set out in regulation no 952 / 2013 or in implementing or delegated acts adopted under its terms . ### since this regulation is intended to facilitate and encourage the provision of information , specifically , by electronic means , it should not affect the provisions of union or national law determining the content of regulatory information and , in particular , should not impose any additional regulatory information requirements . while this regulation is intended to allow compliance with regulatory information requirements through electronic means rather by means of paper documents , it should not otherwise affect the relevant union provisions on requirements regarding the documents to be used for the structured presentation of the information in question . the provisions of union legislation on shipments of waste containing procedural requirements for the shipments as should equally remain unaffected by this regulation . this regulation should also be without prejudice to the provisions on reporting obligations set out in regulation no 952 / 2013 or in implementing or delegated acts adopted under its terms .


### lays down the conditions under which member states ' competent authorities are required to accept regulatory information when made available electronically by economic operators concerned ; ### lays down the conditions under which member states ' competent authorities are required to accept regulatory information when made available electronically by economic operators concerned and , where necessary , &#160 ; to provide electronic freight transport information to the economic operators concerned ;


### 4requirements for economic optiterators concerned ### 4requirements for the economic operators concerned


### information in machine - readable format shall be made available via an authenticated and secure connection to the data source of an efti platform . economic operators concerned shall communicate the internet address via which the information can be accessed , together with any other elements that are necessary to allow the competent authority to uniquely identify the regulatory information . ### information in machine - readable format shall be made available via an authenticated , interoperable and secure connection to the data source of an efti platform . economic operators concerned shall communicate the internet address via which the information can be accessed , together with any other elements that are necessary to allow the competent authority to uniquely identify the regulatory information .


### acceptance by competent authorities ### acceptance and provision of regulatory information by competent authorities


### personal data can be processed in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 ; ### personal data are processed in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 ;


### commercial data can be processed in accordance with article 6 ; ### commercial data is processed in accordance with article 6 ;


### the data elements processed correspond to the common efti data set and subsets , and can be processed in any of the official languages of the union . ### the data elements processed correspond to the common efti data set and subsets , and can be processed in any of the official languages of the union or co - official in a member state .


### authorities have immediate access to regulatory information concerning a freight transport operation processed by means of their efti platforms , when this access is given to the authorities by an economic operator concerned ; ### competent authorities have immediate access to regulatory information concerning a freight transport operation processed by means of their efti platforms , when this access is given to the authorities by an economic operator concerned ;


### member states shall maintain an updated list of the accredited conformity assessment bodies , and of the efti platforms and efti service providers certified by those bodies in accordance with articles 11 and 12 . they shall make that list publicly available on an official government internet website . the list shall be regularly updated , and by the latest by 31 march each year . ### member states shall maintain an updated list of the accredited conformity assessment bodies , and of the efti platforms and efti service providers certified by those bodies in accordance with articles 11 and 12 . they shall make that list publicly available on an official government internet website . the list shall be updated without delay each time a change to the information that it contains occurs . in any event , the list shall be updated by 31 march each year at the latest .


### it shall apply from [ op insert four years from the entry into force ] . ### it shall apply from [ op insert three years from the entry into force ] .


### in order to allow a smooth transition for pepp providers , the obligation of providing pepps comprising compartments for each member state will apply three years after the entry into force of this regulation . however , upon launching a pepp , the provider should provide information on which national compartments are immediately available , in order to avoid a possible misleading of consumers . ### in order to allow a smooth transition for pepp providers , the obligation of providing pepps comprising compartments for each member state will apply five years after the entry into force of this regulation . however , upon launching a pepp , the provider should provide information , in the contract , on which national compartments are immediately available , in order to avoid a possible misleading of consumers .


### in order to ensure optimal product transparency , pepp manufacturers should draw up the pepp key information document for the pepps that they manufacture before the product can be distributed to pepp savers . they should also be responsible for the accuracy of the pepp key information document . the pepp key information document should replace and adapt the key information document for packaged retail and insurance - based investment products under regulation no 1286 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 which would not have to be provided for pepps . _________________ 33 regulation no 1286 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 november 2014 on key information documents for packaged retail and insurance - based investment products , oj l 352 , 9 . 12 . 2014 , p . 1 . ### in order to ensure optimal product transparency , pepp providers should draw up the pepp key information document for the pepps that they manufacture before the product can be distributed to pepp savers . they should also be responsible for the accuracy of the pepp key information document .


### any processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this regulation , such as the exchange or transmission of personal data by the competent authorities should be undertaken in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council39 and any exchange or transmission of information by the esas should be undertaken in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council40 . _________________ 39 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 40 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . ### any processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this regulation , such as the exchange or transmission of personal data by the competent authorities , the storage of personal data in the central register held by eiopa , the processing of personal data by pepp providers or pepp distributors should be undertaken in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council2a , directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council2b and a regulation on the respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications and repealing directive 2002 / 58 / ec . any exchange or transmission of information by the esas should be undertaken in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council2c . _________________ 2a regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 2b directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . 2c regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data .


### existing personal pension products may be converted into “pepps” following authorisation by eiopa . ### existing personal pension products may be converted into “pepps” following authorisation by eiopa . in such cases , the consent of consumers shall be required .


### in case of using the portability service , pepp savers are entitled to retain all advantages and incentives granted by the pepp provider and connected with continuous investment in the same pepp . ### in case of using the portability service , pepp savers are entitled to retain all advantages and incentives granted by the pepp provider and connected with continuous investment in the same pepp and shall have the right to simultaneously save in more than one compartment .


### the date from which the investments should be directed to the newly - opened compartment ; ### the date from which the investments should be directed to the newly - opened compartment in case of transferral ;


### in addition to the pepp key information document , pepp providers and pepp distributors shall provide potential pepp savers with references to any reports on the solvency and financial condition of the pepp provider , allowing them easy access to this information . ### notwithstanding paragraph 3 , where a pepp offers the pepp saver a range of options for investments , such that all information with regard to each underlying investment option cannot be provided within a single , concise stand - alone document , the pepp key information document shall provide at least a generic description of the underlying investment options and state where and how more detailed pre - contractual information documentation relating to the investment products backing the underlying investment options can be found .


### potential pepp savers shall also be provided with information on the past performance of investments related to the pepp scheme covering a minimum of five years , or , where the scheme has been operating for fewer than five years , covering all the years that the scheme has been operating , as well as with information on the structure of costs borne by pepp savers and pepp beneficiaries . ### the pepp key information document shall be drawn up as a short document written in a concise manner and shall consist of a maximum of three sides of a4 - sized paper when printed , which promotes comparability , and , when delivered using a durable medium other than paper , may be layered to consider the practicality of the pepp key information document . the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall : be presented and laid out in a way that is easy to read , using characters of readable size ; focus on the key information that pepp savers need ; be clearly expressed and written in language and a style that communicate in a way that facilitates the understanding of the information , in particular , in language that is clear , succinct and comprehensible .


### prior to the conclusion of a pepp - related contract , the pepp provider or distributor referred to in article 19 of this regulation shall specify , on the basis of information obtained from the pepp saver , the retirement - related demands and the needs of that pepp saver and shall provide the pepp saver with objective information about the pepp in a comprehensible form to allow that pepp saver to make an informed decision . ### prior to the conclusion of a pepp - related contract , the pepp provider or distributor shall specify , on the basis of information obtained from the pepp saver , the retirement - related demands and the needs of that pepp saver and shall provide the pepp saver with objective information about the pepp in a comprehensible form to allow that pepp saver to make an informed decision . any contract proposed shall be consistent with the pepp saver’s retirement - related demands and needs .


### when providing advice on pepps , the pepp provider or distributor referred to in article 19 of this regulation shall comply with the applicable national laws giving effect to the rules set out in article 25 of directive 2014 / 65 / eu and with any directly applicable union legislation adopted under article 25 of that directive relating to those rules . ### where a pepp provider or pepp distributor informs the pepp saver that it gives its advice on an independent basis , it shall give that advice on the basis of an analysis of a sufficiently large number of personal pension products available on the market to enable it to make a personal recommendation , in accordance with professional criteria , regarding which the pepp - related contract would be adequate to meet the pepp saver’s needs and also contain factors that may pose a risk for the pepp saver .


### where a pepp provider or distributor referred to in article 19 of this regulation informs the pepp saver that it gives its advice on an independent basis , it shall give that advice on the basis of an analysis of a sufficiently large number of personal pension products available on the market to enable it to make a personal recommendation , in accordance with professional criteria , regarding which the pepp - related contract would be adequate to meet the pepp saver’s needs . such advice must not be limited to pepp - related contracts provided by the pepp provider or distributor itself , by entities having close links with the pepp provider or distributor or by other entities with which the pepp provider or distributor has close legal or economic relationships , including contractual relationships , as to pose a risk of impairing the independent basis of the advice provided . ### when providing advice at any stage during the contract , the pepp provider shall obtain the necessary information regarding the pepp saver’s knowledge and experience in the investment field relevant to the pepp , that person’s financial situation including his or her ability to bear losses , and his or her investment objectives including his or her risk tolerance so as to enable the pepp provider , intermediary or distributor to recommend to the pepp saver or potential pepp saver the pepp that is suitable for him or her and , in particular , is in accordance with his or her risk tolerance and ability to bear losses .


### pepp providers and distributors referred to in article 19 of this regulation shall ensure and demonstrate to competent authorities on request that natural persons giving advice on pepps possess the necessary knowledge and competence to fulfil their obligations under this chapter . member states shall publish the criteria to be used for assessing such knowledge and competence . ### pepp providers and distributors shall ensure and demonstrate to competent authorities on request that natural persons giving advice on pepps possess the necessary knowledge and competence to fulfil their obligations under this regulation . member states shall publish the criteria to be used for assessing such knowledge and competence .


### eiopa shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the commission by … [ within 9 months after the entry into force of the regulation ] . ### eiopa shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the commission by … [ within six months after the entry into force of the regulation ] . power is conferred on the commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1093 / 2010 .


### pepp savers shall receive information during the pre - retirement phase as set out in article 42 of directive 2016 / 2341 / eu . ### pepp savers shall receive information during the pre - retirement phase as set out in article 42 of directive 2016 / 2341 / eu . advice one year prior to the retirement phase shall be mandatory .


### eiopa shall monitor pension schemes established or distributed in the territory of the union to verify that they do not use the designation ' pepp ' or suggest that they are a pepp unless they are authorised under , and comply with , this regulation . ### eiopa shall verify that the designation ' pepp ' shall not be used unless authorised under , and in compliance with , this regulation .


### before proposing the adoption of any measure pursuant to this regulation , the commission should inform the member state concerned why it considers that a generalised deficiency regarding the rule of law might exist in that member state . the member state should be allowed to submit its observations . the commission and the council should take those observations into account . ### before proposing the adoption of any measure pursuant to this regulation , the commission should inform the member state concerned of the outcome of its evaluations , either undertaken by an independent panel of experts or by the commission and why it considers that a generalised deficiency regarding the rule of law might exist in that member state . the commission should inform the european parliament and the council of the notification and its contents . the member state concerned should be allowed to submit its observations . the commission should take those observations into account .


### where the commission finds that it has reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , it shall send a written notification to that member state , setting out the grounds on which it based its finding ### where the commission finds that it has clear and reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , it shall send a written notification to that member state , setting out the grounds on which it based its finding . the commission shall promptly inform the parliament and the council of the notification and its contents .


### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . ### it is thus appropriate to include in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing economic , social and territorial cohesion , social inclusion and the fight against poverty , competitiveness , productivity and sustainable and inclusive growth , job creation and investment should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro as well as to convergence within and outside the euro area .


### in order to meet the growing demand for support from member states , and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro , the financial allocation for the programme should be increased to a sufficient level that allows the union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting member states . ### in order to meet the growing demand for support from member states , and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro , the financial allocation for the programme should be increased to a sufficient level , via the flexibility instrument provided for by the current multiannual financial framework , which will allow the union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting member states . on a voluntary basis , member states should be able to make use of the possibility , provided for under article 11 of regulation 2017 / 825 , of transferring part of their resources from the technical assistance component of the esif to the programme , for the purpose of support for the implementation of reforms , including reforms linked to euro adoption . however , given the importance of developing structural reforms for strengthening economic and social cohesion and the strong demand among member states for support under the programme , and subject to a positive assessment of results achieved in 2017 - 2020 , a permanent programme for supporting structural reforms with its own budget in the post - 2020 mff should be considered .


### ‘ waste from ships’ means all waste , including cargo residues , which is generated during the service of a ship or during loading , unloading and cleaning operations , or waste that is collected in nets during fishing operations , and falls under the scope of annexes i , ii , iv , v and vi to marpol ; ### ‘ waste from ships’ means all waste , including cargo residues , which is generated during the service of a ship or during loading , unloading and cleaning operations , and falls under the scope of annexes i , ii , iv , v and vi to marpol ; ‘ waste from fishing vessels’ means all waste which is generated during the service of a fishing vessel or during loading , unloading and cleaning operations , and falls directly and individually under the scope of annexes i , ii , iv , v and vi to marpol , but excluding fresh or non - fresh whole fish from fishing activities conducted during the trip or from aquaculture activities ; ‘ passively collected waste’ means waste that is collected in nets during fishing operations ; ‘ actively collected waste’ means waste collected during non - fishing trips intended for the sole purpose of collecting waste at sea or waste collected during trips on which no fishing operations are conducted .


### the fees shall be reduced if the ship’s design , equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste , and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner . the commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 19 , to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on - board waste management . ### the fees shall be reduced if the ship’s design , equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste , or manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner through an on - board waste separation system in accordance with the management plans laid down by the national or regional authorities . the commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 19 , to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on - board waste management .


### an efficient return policy is an integral part of the comprehensive migration approach the union and its member states pursue . the fund should support and encourage efforts by the member states with a view to the effective implementation and further development of common standards on return , in particular as set out in directive 2008 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 , and of an integrated and coordinated approach to return management . for sustainable return policies , the fund should equally support related measures in third countries , such as the reintegration of returnees . _________________ 15 directive 2008 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on common standards and procedures in member states for returning illegally staying third - country nationals . ### an efficient return policy is an integral part of the comprehensive migration approach the union and its member states pursue . such a policy is in keeping with the global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration , to be adopted by 192 united nations member countries in marrakesh on 10 and 11 december 2018 . the fund should support and encourage efforts by the member states with a view to the effective implementation and further development of common standards on return , in particular as set out in directive 2008 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 , and of an integrated and coordinated approach to return management . for sustainable return policies , the fund should equally support related measures in third countries , such as the reintegration of returnees . _________________ 15 directive 2008 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on common standards and procedures in member states for returning illegally staying third - country nationals .


### the thematic facility shall in particular , support actions falling under the implementation measure 2 of annex ii that are implemented by the local and regional authorities or civil society organisations . ### the thematic facility shall in particular , support actions falling under the implementation measure 2 of annex ii that are implemented by the local and regional authorities or civil society organisations , in particular diaspora communities .