### 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 interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market , interoperability of networks across borders and sectors , facilitating decarbonisation through , amongst others , clean and innovative technologies , and ensuring security of supply , and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the area of renewable energy ;


### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority to cross - border links and missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned . ### in order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network , a cohesion fund allocation should be transferred to the programme to finance transport projects in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund . in an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope , the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund . the remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund with priority for cross - border links , tackling transport bottlenecks , and missing links . the commission should support member states eligible for financing from the cohesion fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects , in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned .


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


### the deployment of backbone electronic communications networks , including with submarine cables connecting european territories to third countries on other continents or connecting european islands or overseas territories to the mainland , is needed in order to provide necessary redundancy for such vital infrastructure , and to increase the capacity and resilience of the unionʼs digital networks . however , such projects are often commercially non - viable without public support . ### the deployment of backbone electronic communications networks , including with submarine cables connecting european territories to third countries on other continents or connecting european islands or overseas territories to the mainland , is needed in order to provide necessary redundancy for such vital infrastructure , and to increase the capacity and resilience of the unionʼs digital networks . however , such projects are often financially unprofitable and commercially non - viable without public support .


### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the programme . the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [ point of article 62 ] of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point of that article . where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned . ### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the programme . the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [ point of article 62 ] of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point of that article . the transfer of those resources shall have a voluntary basis and shall exclusively be used in the member state concerned .


### 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 .


### 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 ;


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


### under the specific objective referred to in article 3 : actions , or specific activities within an action , supporting transport infrastructure on the ten - t network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian - military dual - use of the infrastructure . ### under the specific objective referred to in article 3 : actions , or specific activities within an action , supporting new and existing transport infrastructure on the ten - t network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian - military dual - use of the infrastructure .


### where the commission has issued recommendations pursuant to article 27 or , the member state concerned shall include in its report referred to in paragraph 1 of this article information on the policies and measures adopted , or intended to be adopted and implemented , to address those recommendations . such information shall include a detailed timetable for implementation . ### where the commission has issued recommendations pursuant to article 27 or 27 , the member state concerned shall include in its report referred to in paragraph 1 information on the policies and measures adopted , or intended to be adopted and implemented , to address those recommendations . such information shall include a detailed timetable for implementation . the member state shall provide a well - substantiated justification , based on reliable data and objective criteria , where it deviates from a recommendation issued .


### when setting their contribution referred to in paragraph 1 member states may take into account circumstances affecting primary and final energy consumption , such as : ### when setting and reviewing their contribution referred to in paragraph 1 member states may take into account circumstances affecting primary and final energy consumption , such as :


### 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 their trajectories and targets 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 .


### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point ; ### an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point , including quantified estimates of the greenhouse gas reduction potential of planned policies and measures , and including a description of the procedures carried out for their financing as well as an evaluation of the total financial amount and its impact on the involved sectors and activities making sure funding of these policies is consistent with eu climate targets


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 , on the basis of a linear trajectory , starting from 1474 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1 078 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


### if , in the area of renewable energy , without prejudice to the measures at union level set out in paragraph 3 , the commission concludes , based on its assessment pursuant to article 25 and in the year 2023 , that the linear union trajectory referred to in article 25 is not collectively met , member states shall ensure by the year 2024 that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures , such as : ### if , in the area of renewable energy , without prejudice to the measures at union level set out in paragraph 3 , the commission concludes , based on its assessment pursuant to article 25 and in the year 2023 , that the union trajectory referred to in article 25 is not collectively met , member states shall ensure by the year 2024 that any emerging gap is covered .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . ### the national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of at least 40% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ as amended by proposal com761 ] , or a national target for 2030 pursuant to that directive , based on primary and final energy consumption , primary and final energy savings , or energy intensity ;


### 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 ;


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 .


### the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contribution to achieving the union - level 2030 target including underlying methodology ; ### the trajectory for primary or final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union - level 2030 target including underlying methodology ;


### by 1 january 2019 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan . ### by 1 january 2020 and every ten years thereafter , each member state shall notify to the commission an integrated national energy and climate plan . the plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and annex i . the first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030 . the following plans shall cover the ten - year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan .


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and other policies , including eu air quality and nature directives , and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant .


### should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets . should progress made by the union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or member states should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport . ### should the policies and measures described in the integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the achievement of the 2030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the achievement of these objectives and targets . the commission should issue recommendations , take measures at union level or request additional measures from member states . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union , including rpei . recommendations and measures should take into account the level of compliance of the member states concerned with their binding trajectory . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport .


### should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should take measures at union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets . should progress made by the union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or member states should take additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport . ### should the targets , policies and measures included in the integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and , for the first period , in particular the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency , the commission should , in addition to issuing recommendations , take measures at union level or request additional measures from member states in order to ensure their achievement . such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement . in the area of renewable energy , such measures can also include financial contributions by member states to a financing platform managed by the commission , which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the union . recommendations and measures in the area of renewable energy should take into account early ambitious contributions made by member states to collectively achieve the union ' s 2030 target . member states ' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards . the commission should also provide further guidance on the equitable and cost - effective distribution of deployment and other circumstances affecting renewable energy deployment in each member state informing the contribution setting . in the area of energy efficiency , additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products , buildings and transport .


### national objectives related to other aspects of the internal energy market such as market integration and coupling , including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met ; ### national objectives related to other aspects of the internal energy market such as market integration and coupling , aggregation , demand response , storage , distributed generation , self - consumption , including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met ;


### achieving long - term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in line with the union’s objective , in the context of necessary reductions according to the ipcc by developed countries as a group , to reduce emissions by 80 to 95 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels in a cost - effective manner . ### achieving long - term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in line with the union ' s objective , in the context of necessary reductions according to the ipcc by developed countries as a group , to reduce emissions by 80 to 95 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels in a cost - effective manner and achieving a balance between greenhouse gas emissions and removals by sinks shortly thereafter .


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 , and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . such measures shall take into consideration the level of compliance by member states with their national binding target and trajectory . in the area of energy efficiency , such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : products , pursuant to directive 2010 / 30 / eu and directive 2009 / 125 / ec , buildings , pursuant to directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu and transport .


### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s binding energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . ### the indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the union ' s indicative energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in article 1 and article 3 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] , based on either primary and / or final energy consumption , primary and / or final energy savings , or energy intensity .


### the union ' s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ; ### the union ' s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 987 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall avoid administrative burden and additional costs by taking into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant


### member states shall collectively ensure that the sum of their contributions adds up to at least 27% of energy produced from renewable sources in gross final energy consumption at union level by 2030 . ### member states shall collectively ensure that the sum of their contributions adds up to a linear trajectory reaching at least 35% from renewable energy sources in gross final energy consumption at union level by 2030 .


### when preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant . ### when preparing the national plans referred in paragraph 1 , member states shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the energy union , notably the energy efficiency first principle . they shall use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available .


### other national energy efficiency objectives , including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in areas such as transport , heating and cooling ; ### other national energy efficiency objectives , including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in at least the areas of transport , heating and cooling , industry , and the water and wastewater sector .


### the goal of a resilient energy union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give union consumers , both households and businesses , secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy , which requires a fundamental transformation of europe ' s energy system . that objective can only be achieved through coordinated action , combining both legislative and non - legislative acts at union and national level . ### the goal of a resilient energy union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give union consumers , both households and businesses , secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy , which requires a fundamental transformation of europe ' s energy system in order to ensure a fair access to energy for all . that objective can be best achieved through coordinated action , combining both legislative and non - legislative acts at union , national and regional level and through promoting research and local energy supply .


### 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 .


### the level of electricity interconnectivity that the member state aims for in 2030 in relation to the 15% target on electricity interconnection ; ### the level of electricity interconnectivity that the member state aims for in 2030 with a view to achieving the national interconnection target according to article 4 ;


### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 . ### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a binding linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 35% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 .


### 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 ;


### 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 .


### member states shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ; ### member states shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption or final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ;


### where the commission has issued recommendations pursuant to article 27 or , the member state concerned shall include in its report referred to in paragraph 1 of this article information on the policies and measures adopted , or intended to be adopted and implemented , to address those recommendations . such information shall include a detailed timetable for implementation . ### where the commission has issued recommendations pursuant to article 27 or 27 , the member state concerned shall include in its report referred to in paragraph 1 information on the policies and measures adopted , or intended to be adopted and implemented , to address those recommendations . such information shall include a detailed timetable for implementation . the member state shall provide a well - substantiated justification , based on reliable data and objective criteria , where it deviates from a recommendation issued .


### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 321 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 6 . ### in the area of energy efficiency , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at union level of 1 132 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 846 mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in article 4 , on the basis of a linear trajectory , starting from 1474 mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1 078 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


### aviation has impacts on the global climate as a result of the release of co2 as well as of other emissions , including nitrogen oxides emissions , and mechanisms , such as cirrus cloud enhancement . in the light of the rapidly developing scientific understanding of those impacts , an updated assessment of the non - co2 impacts of aviation on the global climate is already foreseen in regulation no 525 / 2013 . the modelling used in this respect should be adapted to scientific progress . based on its assessments of such impacts , the commission could consider relevant policy options for addressing them . ### aviation has impacts on the global climate as a result of the release of co2 as well as of other emissions , including nitrogen oxides emissions , and mechanisms , such as cirrus cloud enhancement . in the light of the rapidly developing scientific understanding of those impacts , an updated assessment of the non - co2 impacts of aviation on the global climate is already foreseen in regulation no 525 / 2013 . the modelling used in this respect should be adapted to scientific progress . based on its assessments of such impacts , the commission should by 1 march 2020 consider relevant policy options for addressing them , and present a legislative proposal , if appropriate .


### the union ' s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ; ### the union ' s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 . ### in the area of renewable energy , as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , the commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption on the basis of biennial milestones on a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 35% in 2030 as referred to in article 4 .


### the commission should be assisted in its tasks under this regulation by an energy union committee to prepare implementing acts . it should replace and take on the assignments of the climate change committee and other committees as appropriate . ### the commission should be assisted in its tasks under this regulation by an energy union committee and the climate change committee to prepare implementing acts . it should replace and take on the assignments of other committees as appropriate .


### 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


### the union ' s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ; ### the union ' s 2020 energy consumption should be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy , the union ' s 2030 energy consumption should be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 987 mtoe of final energy for the first ten - year period ;


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 , and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure , in particular , the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . such measures shall take into consideration the level of compliance by member states with their national binding target and trajectory . in the area of energy efficiency , such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of : products , pursuant to directive 2010 / 30 / eu and directive 2009 / 125 / ec , buildings , pursuant to directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu and transport .


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the macroeconomic , health , environmental , skills and social impact of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections of existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . the methodology used to assess these impacts shall be made public and the use of cost - benefit analysis shall be encouraged ;


### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , as appropriate , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it may issue recommendations to all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall , as appropriate , take measures at union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target . ### if , on the basis of its aggregate assessment of member states ' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to article 25 and supported by other information sources , the commission concludes that the union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the energy union and , in particular , for the first ten - years period , the targets of the union ' s 2030 framework for climate and energy , it shall issue specific requirements for all member states pursuant to article 28 to mitigate such risk . the commission shall take measures at union level in addition to the specific requirements in order to ensure in particular the achievement of the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency . with regard to renewable energy , such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target .


### 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 ;


### the eu guarantee and the payments and recoveries under it that are attributable to the general budget of the union shall be audited by the court of auditors . ### the external audits of the activities undertaken in accordance with this regulation shall be carried out by the court of auditors in accordance with article 287 tfeu . the commission shall ensure that all parties concerned by the activities undertaken in accordance with this regulation are made aware of the right of the court of auditors as provided for in the first subparagraph of article 287 tfeu .


### the commission shall , by 30 june of each year , send to the european parliament , the council and the court of auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year . ### the commission shall , by 31 march of each year , send to the european parliament , the council and the court of auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year .


### 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 :


### given the nature of their constitution , neither the eu guarantee to the eib nor the guarantee fund are ' financial instruments ' within the meaning of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council4 . __________________ 4 regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 . ### both the eu guarantee to the eib and the guarantee fund should be used in accordance with the principles of sound financial management , transparency , proportionality , non - discrimination , additionality , equal treatment and subsidiarity as referred to in article 140 of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council4 . __________________ 4 regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 .


### ‘ 2 . from 1 january 2013 , 15 % of allowances shall be auctioned . this percentage may be increased as part of the general review of this directive’ . ### in article 3d , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : ‘ 2 . from 1 january 2021 , 50 % of allowances shall be auctioned . ’


### the report should consider ways for those icao instruments to be implemented in union law through a revision of this directive . the report shall also consider the rules applicable in respect of flights within the european economic area as appropriate . ### by 1 march 2020 , the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the adequacy of those icao instruments and options for those icao instruments to be implemented in union law through a revision of this directive . the report shall also consider the rules applicable in respect of flights within the european economic area as appropriate .


### 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 .


### it shall be for member states to determine the use to be made of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . those revenues should be used to tackle climate change in the eu and third countries , inter alia , to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the eu and third countries , especially developing countries , to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation , including in particular in the fields of aeronautics and air transport , to reduce emissions through low - emission transport and to cover the cost of administering the community scheme . the proceeds of auctioning should also be used to fund contributions to the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund , and measures to avoid deforestation . ### in article 3d the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : “revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances shall be used to tackle climate change in the eu and third countries , inter alia , to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the eu and third countries , especially developing countries , especially to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation , in particular in the fields of aeronautics and air transport , to reduce emissions through low - emission transport and to cover the cost of administering the community scheme . the proceeds of auctioning should also be used to fund contributions to the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund , and measures to avoid deforestation . particular consideration shall be given to the future ninth research framework programme when attributing auction revenues . ” ;


### from 1 january 2017 , by way of derogation from articles 3d to 3f and until amendments subsequent to the review referred to in article 28b have entered into force , aircraft operators shall be issued , each year , the number of allowances that corresponds to the year 2016 . from 2021 onwards that number of allowances shall be subject to the application of the linear factor in article 9 . ### from 1 january 2017 to 31 december 2020 , by way of derogation from articles 3d to 3f and until amendments subsequent to the review referred to in article 28b have entered into force , aircraft operators shall be issued , each year , the number of allowances that corresponds to the year 2016 . from 2021 onwards that number of allowances shall be subject to the application of the linear factor in article 9 .


### ' it shall be for member states to determine the use to be made of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . those revenues should be used to tackle climate change in the union and third countries , inter alia , to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the union and third countries , especially developing countries , to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation , including in particular in the fields of aeronautics and air transport , to reduce emissions through low - emission transport and to cover the cost of administering the community scheme . the proceeds of auctioning should also be used to fund contributions to the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund , and measures to avoid deforestation . ' ### in article 3d , the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : ‘ revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances shall be used to tackle climate change in the union and third countries , inter alia , to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the union and third countries , especially developing countries , to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation , including in particular in the fields of aeronautics and air transport , to reduce emissions through low - emission transport and to cover the cost of administering the union scheme . the proceeds of auctioning may also be used to fund contributions to the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund , and measures to avoid deforestation . special consideration shall be given to member states which use revenues for co - financing research and innovation programmes or initiatives under the ninth research framework programme .


### all emissions from flights to and from aerodromes located in countries outside the european economic area in each calendar year from 1 january 2013 , subject to the review referred to in article 28b ' . ### all emissions from flights to and from aerodromes located in countries outside the european economic area in each calendar year from 1 january 2013 to 31 december 2020 , subject to the review referred to in article 28b ' .


### allowed access to the vessel and farm personnel and to the gear , cages and equipment ### allowed access to the vessel , farm and trap personnel and to the gear , cages and equipment


### in order to maintain the high quality of the data provided by the member states , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission , with a view to adjusting the thresholds that may apply to the natural gas market . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to maintain the high quality of the data provided by the member states , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission , with a view to adjusting the thresholds that may apply to the natural gas market . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states´ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### in order to maintain the high quality of the data provided by the member states , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission , with a view to adjusting the thresholds that may apply to the natural gas market . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of granting temporary derogations in relation to specific obligations for which the application of this regulation to the national statistical system of a member state requires major adaptations and is likely to lead to a additional burden on respondents . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of … [ date ] . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### 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 .


### an important share of the content stored on video - sharing platforms is not under the editorial responsibility of the video - sharing platform provider . however , those providers typically determine the organisation of the content , namely programmes or user - generated videos , including by automatic means or algorithms . therefore , those providers should be required to take appropriate measures to protect minors from content that may impair their physical , mental or moral development and protect all citizens from incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin . ### an important share of the content hosted on video - sharing platforms is not under the editorial responsibility of the video - sharing platform provider . however , those providers typically determine the organisation of the content , namely programmes or user - generated videos , including by automatic means or algorithms . therefore , those providers should be required to take appropriate measures to protect minors from content that may impair their physical or mental development and protect all users from incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , 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 .


### establishing and operating age verification systems for users of video - sharing platforms with respect to content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors ; ### establishing and operating age verification systems for users of video - sharing platforms with respect to content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors ;


### erga has made a positive contribution towards consistent regulatory practice and has provided high level advice to the commission on implementation matters . this calls for the formal recognition and reinforcement of its role in this directive . the group should therefore be re - established by virtue of this directive . ### erga has made a positive contribution towards consistent regulatory practice and has provided high level and independent advice to the commission on implementation matters . this calls for the formal recognition and reinforcement of its role in this directive . the group should therefore be re - established by virtue of this directive .


### in light of the nature of the providers ' involvement with the content stored on video - sharing platforms , those appropriate measures should relate to the organisation of the content and not to the content as such . the requirements in this regard as set out in this directive should therefore apply without prejudice to article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council34 , which provides for an exemption from liability for illegal information stored by certain providers of information society services . when providing services covered by article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , those requirements should also apply without prejudice to article 15 of that directive , which precludes general obligations to monitor such information and to actively seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity from being imposed on those providers , without however concerning monitoring obligations in specific cases and , in particular , without affecting orders by national authorities in accordance with national legislation . __________________ 34 directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services , in particular electronic commerce , in the internal market . ### in light of the nature of the providers ' involvement with the content hosted on video - sharing platforms , those appropriate measures should relate to the organisation of the content and not to the content as such . the requirements in this regard as set out in this directive should therefore apply without prejudice to article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council34 , which provides for an exemption from liability for illegal information stored by certain providers of information society services . when providing services covered by article 14 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , those requirements should also apply without prejudice to article 15 of that directive , which precludes general obligations to monitor such information and to actively seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity from being imposed on those providers , without however concerning monitoring obligations in specific cases and , in particular , without affecting judicial orders by national authorities in accordance with national legislation . __________________ 34 directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services , in particular electronic commerce , in the internal market .


### 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 .


### providing for parental control systems with respect to content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors ; ### providing for parental control systems with respect to content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors ;


### in order to empower viewers , including parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors ' physical , mental or moral development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means . ### in order to empower viewers , in particular parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors ' physical or mental development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means .


### 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 .


### defining and applying in the terms and conditions of the video - sharing platform providers the concepts of incitement to violence or hatred as referred to in point of paragraph 1 and of content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors , in accordance with articles 6 and 12 respectively ; ### specifying the characteristics of and applying in the terms and conditions of the video - sharing platform providers the concepts of incitement to violence or hatred as referred to in point of paragraph 1 and of content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors , in accordance with articles 6 and 12 respectively ;


### to advise and assist the commission in its work to ensure a consistent implementation in all member states of the regulatory framework for audiovisual media services ; ### to advise and assist the commission in its work to ensure a coherent , consistent and transparent implementation in all member states of the regulatory framework for audiovisual media services ;


### protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin . ### protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , 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 clarify the characteristics of ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' but shall not alone be considered as a basis for restricting the making available of audiovisual content .


### member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information to viewers about content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors . for this purpose , member states may use a system of descriptors indicating the nature of the content of an audiovisual media service . ### member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information to viewers about content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors . for this purpose , member states may use a system of descriptors indicating the nature of the content of an audiovisual media service .


### 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 .


### protect minors from content which may impair their physical , mental or moral development ; ### protect minors from content which may impair their physical or mental development ;


### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that programmes provided by audiovisual media service providers under their jurisdiction , which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors are only made available in such a way as to ensure that minors will not normally hear or see them . such measures may include selecting the time of the broadcast , age verification tools or other technical measures . they shall be proportionate to the potential harm of the programme . ### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that programmes provided by audiovisual media service providers under their jurisdiction , which may impair the physical or mental development of minors are only made available in such a way as to ensure that minors will not normally hear or see them . such measures may include selecting the time of the broadcast , age verification tools or other technical measures . they shall be proportionate to the potential harm of the programme .


### member states shall not impose on video - sharing platform providers measures that are stricter than the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 . member states shall not be precluded from imposing stricter measures with respect to illegal content . when adopting such measures , they shall respect the conditions set by applicable union law , such as , where appropriate , those set in articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec or article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu . ### member states shall not impose on video - sharing platform providers measures that are stricter than the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 . member states shall not be precluded from imposing stricter measures with respect to illegal content , provided that any measure taken , for the purposes of this directive , to restrict the online distribution , or otherwise making available , of illegal content to the public is in line with the charter of fundamental rights , is limited to what is necessary and proportionate and is taken on the basis of a prior judicial authorisation . when adopting such measures , they shall respect the conditions set by applicable union law , such as , where appropriate , those set in articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec or article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu .


### 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 .


### data processed in sis or transferred through the exchange of supplementary information may provide to the enforcing member state information that is useful for the rapid identification and re - documentation of illegally staying third - country nationals , in view of their return to a third country . in individual cases , it should be possible to share such data and information with a third country for this purpose . sharing of any personal data should be subject to clear conditions , should be carried out in accordance with the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 and be conducted with the agreement of the member state that issued the alert . ### data processed in sis or transferred through the exchange of supplementary information may provide to the enforcing member state information that is useful for the rapid identification and re - documentation of illegally staying third - country nationals , in view of their return to a third country . in individual cases , it should be possible to share such data and information with a third country for this purpose . sharing of any personal data should be subject to clear conditions , should be carried out in accordance with the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , in particular articles 6 , 8 , 12 and 40 in cases related to children , and be conducted with the agreement of the member state that issued the alert , while ensuring an adequate level of protection .


### the efti platforms used for processing regulatory information shall provide functionalities that ensure that : ### the efti platforms shall be governed by the general principles of technological neutrality as well as interoperability . the efti platforms used for processing regulatory information shall provide functionalities that ensure that :


### where economic operators concerned make regulatory information available electronically , they shall do so on the basis of data processed in a certified efti platform and , if applicable , by a certified efti service provider . the regulatory information shall be made available in machine - readable format and , at the request of the competent authority , in human - readable format . ### economic operators concerned shall make regulatory information available electronically . they shall do so on the basis of data processed in a certified efti platform and , if applicable , by a certified efti service provider . the regulatory information shall be made available in machine - readable format and , at the request of the competent authority , in human - readable format .


### 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 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 . however , the commission should assess the need to enlarge the scope in order to cover additional regulatory information where it would help authorities to improve the enforcement . 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 .


### in accordance with article 3 , the pepp conditions related to the accumulation phase shall be determined by member states unless they are specified in this regulation . ### unless specified in this regulation , the conditions related to the accumulation phase of the pepp shall be determined by member states , and shall be no less favourable than , applicable national rules ;


### the total fees and charges applied by the transferring pepp provider to the pepp saver for the closure of the pepp account held with it shall be limited to no more than 1 , 5 % of the positive balance to be transferred to the receiving pepp provider . ### switching pepp provider no more frequently than once every five years shall be free of charge for the retail investor . in case of more frequent switching , the total fees and charges applied by the transferring pepp provider to the pepp saver for the closure of the pepp account held with it shall be limited to no more than 0 , 5 % of the positive balance to be transferred to the receiving pepp provider .


### 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 .


### ‘ pan - european personal pension product ’ means a long - term savings personal pension product , which is provided under an agreed pepp scheme by a regulated financial undertaking authorised under union law to manage collective or individual investments or savings , and subscribed to voluntarily by an individual pepp saver in view of retirement , with no or strictly limited redeemability ; ### ‘ pan - european personal pension product ’ means a long - term savings personal pension product , which is provided under an agreed pepp scheme by a financial undertaking or distributor and subscribed to voluntarily by an individual pepp saver in view of retirement , with no or strictly limited redeemability ;


### “pan - european personal pension product ” means a long - term savings personal pension product , which is provided under an agreed pepp scheme by a regulated financial undertaking authorised under union law to manage collective or individual investments or savings , and subscribed to voluntarily by an individual pepp saver in view of retirement , with no or strictly limited redeemability ; ### “pan - european personal pension product ” means a long - term savings personal pension product , which is provided under an agreed pepp scheme by a financial undertaking as listed in article 5 , authorised under union law to manage collective or individual investments or savings , and subscribed to voluntarily by an individual pepp saver in view of retirement , with no or strictly limited redeemability ;


### the information under paragraph 1 shall be filed electronically in a central database held with the national supervisory authority within one month of opening the new compartment and shall contain at least : ### the information under paragraph 1 shall be filed electronically in a central database held with eiopa within one month of opening the new compartment . the database shall be accessible to the national competent authorities , who shall automatically receive information concerning the local compartments in the case of any changes . the database shall contain at least :


### three years at the latest after the entry into application of this regulation , each pepp shall offer national compartments for all member states upon request addressed to the pepp provider . ### five years at the latest after the entry into application of this regulation , each pepp shall offer national compartments for all member states upon request addressed to the pepp provider .


### 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 6 months after the entry into force of the regulation ] .


### where advice is provided prior to the conclusion of any specific contract , the pepp provider or distributor referred to in article 19 of this regulation shall provide the pepp saver with a personalised recommendation explaining why a particular pepp would best meet the pepp savers’s demands and needs . ### where advice is provided prior to the conclusion of any specific contract , the pepp provider or distributor referred to in article 5 and article 8 of this regulation shall provide the pepp saver with a personalised recommendation explaining why a particular pepp would best meet the pepp saver’s demands and needs .


### with regard to the processing of personal data within the framework of this regulation , pepp providers and competent authorities shall carry out their tasks for the purpose of this regulation in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 . with regard to the processing of personal data by eiopa within the framework of this regulation , eiopa shall comply with regulation no 45 / 2001 . ### with regard to the processing of personal data within the framework of this regulation , pepp providers and competent authorities shall carry out their tasks for the purpose of this regulation in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 , and a regulation on the respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications and repealing directive 2002 / 58 / ec . with regard to the processing of personal data by eiopa within the framework of this regulation , eiopa shall comply with regulation no 45 / 2001 .


### all contractual arrangements for providing the portability service shall be notified by the pepp provider to the respective national authority exercising prudential supervision over it . ### all contractual arrangements for providing the portability service shall be notified by the pepp provider to eiopa .


### a breakdown of the costs deducted by the pepp provider at least over the last 12 months , indicating the costs of administration , costs of safekeeping of assets , costs related to portfolio transactions and other costs , as well as an estimation of the impact of the costs on the final benefits . ### information on the accrued pension entitlements or accumulated pension capital taking into consideration the specific nature of the pepp scheme ;


### 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 its pepp .


### 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 . pepp providers should be able to enter into compartment partnerships if they are to fulfil this requirement . 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 .


### without prejudice to the deadline under article 13 , immediately after being informed about the pepp saver ' s intention to exercise his right of mobility between member states , the pepp provider shall inform the pepp saver about the possibility to open a new compartment within the pepp saver ' s individual account and about the deadline within which such compartment could be opened . ### pepp providers shall ensure that within each individual pepp account a new compartment could be opened , either by transferral or addition , corresponding to the legal requirements and conditions for using incentives fixed at national level for the pepp of the member state where the compartment shall be opened .


### ‘ interconnector’ means a transmission line which crosses or spans a border between member states or between member states and third countries up to the border of union jurisdiction ; ### ‘ interconnector’ means a transmission line which crosses or spans a border between member states or between member states and third countries up to the border of union jurisdiction , including territorial waters and exclusive economic zones of the member states ;


### the commission may take into account all relevant information , including decisions of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations . ### when assessing whether the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , the commission shall take into account all relevant information , including decisions of the court of justice of the european union , resolutions of the european parliament , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations and networks , such as the bodies of the council of europe and the european networks of supreme courts and councils for the judiciary . the commission shall also take into account the criteria used in the context of union accession negotiations , in particular the chapters of the acquis on judiciary and fundamental rights , justice , freedom and security , financial control and taxation , as well as the guidelines used in the context of the cooperation and verification mechanism to track the progress of a member state .


### 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 .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges , with a view to enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , job creation , and investment , which will also prepare for participation in the euro area , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient , effective and transparent use of the union funds . ; ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative , growth - sustaining and inclusive structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges , with a view to enhancing economic , social and territorial cohesion , social inclusion and the fight against poverty , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable and inclusive growth , job creation , and investment , in particular in the context of economic governance processes and of the implementation of the european pillar of social rights , including through assistance for the efficient , effective and transparent use of the union funds . the programme may also specifically contribute to successful participation of member states in the economic and monetary union and to preparations for participation in the euro area for member states whose currency is not the euro by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at these preparations ;


### 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 .


### ‘ 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 whole or non - fresh fish from fishing activities conducted during the voyage or aquaculture activities . ‘ waste passively collected’ means waste that is collected in nets during fishing operations . ‘ waste actively collected’ means waste that is collected during non - fishing trips with the sole purpose of removing marine litter from the sea ;


### in order to provide for a maximum incentive for the delivery of waste as defined in annex v to the marpol convention , including the waste that has been collected in nets during fishing operations , the indirect fee to be charged shall cover all the costs of port reception facilities for this waste , in order to ensure a right of delivery without any additional direct charges . ### in order to provide for a maximum incentive for the delivery of waste as defined in annex v to the marpol convention , the waste actively and passively collected by fishing vessels shall be exempt from the application of the direct fee regime laid down in this directive , in order to ensure a right of delivery without any additional direct charges . further measures may be established and financed at national level to reduce costs and to provide incentives for fishermen to actively and passively collect waste ;


### 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 .