### considering that some regulatory and administrative barriers for traders have been removed across the union in certain services sectors as a result of the implementation of directive 2006 / 123 / ec , in terms of material scope , consistency should be ensured between this regulation and directive 2006 / 123 / ec . as a consequence , the provisions of this regulation should apply inter alia to non - audio - visual electronically supplied services , the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , subject however to the specific exclusion provided for in article 4 and the subsequent evaluation of that exclusion as provided for in article 9 . audio - visual services , including services the main feature of which is the provision of access to broadcasts of sports events and which are provided on the basis of exclusive territorial licenses , are excluded from the scope of this regulation . access to retail financial services , including payment services , should therefore also be excluded , notwithstanding the provisions of this regulation regarding non - discrimination in payments . ### considering that some regulatory and administrative barriers for traders have been removed across the union in certain services sectors as a result of the implementation of directive 2006 / 123 / ec , in terms of material scope , consistency should be ensured between this regulation and directive 2006 / 123 / ec where appropriate . access to retail financial services , including payment services , should therefore be excluded , notwithstanding the provisions of this regulation regarding non - discrimination in payments .


### discrimination can also occur in relation to services in the field of transport , in particular with respect to the sales of tickets for the transport of passengers . however , in that regard regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council18 , regulation no 1177 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council19 and regulation no 181 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council20 already contain broad prohibitions of discriminations covering all discriminatory practices that the present regulation seeks to address . furthermore , it is intended that regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council21 will be amended to that effect in near future . therefore , and in order to ensure consistency with the scope of application of directive 2006 / 123 / ec , services in the field of transport should remain outside the scope of this regulation . _________________ 18 regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 24 september 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the community . 19 regulation no 1177 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 24 november 2010 concerning the rights of passengers when travelling by sea and inland waterway and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 . 20 regulation no 181 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 on the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 . 21 regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations . ### discrimination can also occur in relation to services in the field of transport , in particular with respect to the sales of tickets for the transport of passengers , therefore the provisions of this regulation should also apply to these services .


### the second situation is where the trader provides electronically supplied services , other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , such as cloud services , data warehousing services , website hosting and the provision of firewalls . in this case , no physical delivery is required , as the services are being supplied electronically . the trader can declare and pay vat in a simplified manner in accordance with the rules on vat mini - one - stop - shop set out in council implementing regulation no 282 / 201126 . _________________ 26 council implementing regulation no 282 / 2011 of 15 march 2011 laying down implementing measures for directive 2006 / 112 / ec on the common system of value added tax . ### the second situation is where the trader provides electronically supplied services , other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , such as cloud services , data warehousing services , website hosting and the provision of firewalls . the third situation covers services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter , provided that the trader has the required rights for the relevant territories . in this case , no physical delivery is required , as the services are being supplied electronically . the trader can declare and pay vat in a simplified manner in accordance with the rules on vat mini - one - stop - shop set out in council implementing regulation no 282 / 201126 . _________________ 26 council implementing regulation no 282 / 2011 of 15 march 2011 laying down implementing measures for directive 2006 / 112 / ec on the common system of value added tax .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives74 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . _________________ 74 com 321 final , page 1 ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and lead to the swift achievement of an overall target of 30% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives74 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . _________________ 74 com 321 final , page 1


### the programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the financial regulation , including notably procurement as a primary form as well as grants and prizes . it may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations . ### the programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the financial regulation , including notably procurement by the commission or funding body , by grant beneficiaries individually or jointly as a primary form of the action as well as grants and prizes . procurements may authorise the award of multiple contracts within the same procedure and may provide for place of performance conditions in line with applicable international procurement agreements . the programme may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations .


### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing . ### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a more and better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness , monitor the stability and growth pact and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester and the country specific recommendations . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing and the economic impact of the rising economic inequalities .


### the endorsement of europe 2020 by the european council of june 2010 has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the union and national policies in the years ahead . that agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators have to be delivered by the ess in a number of areas . ” ### in point 1 . 1 , the first paragraph is replaced by the following : endorsement of the europe 2020 strategy for ‘ smart , sustainable and inclusive’ growth by the june 2010 european council has shaped to a large extent the strategic agenda for the european union and national policies in the years ahead . that agenda establishes a number of headline targets and flagship initiatives for which statistical indicators have to be delivered by the ess in a number of areas ( i . e . improving the conditions for innovation , research and development , promoting decent jobs , promoting equality of treatment between women and men meeting eu climate change and energy objectives , resource efficiency , improving education levels , reducing early school leaving , increasing lifelong vocational training and learning mobility , active and healthy ageing , promoting social inclusion , and reducing poverty , with a focus on vulnerable groups . where appropriate , gender - disaggregated statistics are needed in order to understand what gender - based discrimination involves , with a focus on violence against women . ”


### provide high - quality statistical information , which should be available in a timely manner for the european semester , to monitor the implementation of europe 2020 . new indicators shall , to the extent possible , be based on available statistical data . ### provide high - quality reliable statistical information , which must be available in a timely manner for the european semester , with a view to monitor the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy . new indicators shall , to the extent possible , be based on available statistical data .


### “the crisis and the tensions in the financial markets have highlighted the need to strengthen the economic governance of the union . decisive steps in economic governance and coordination have already been taken by the union , some of which will have major statistical implications , in addition to ongoing statistical activities . ” ### in point 1 . 2 . , the first paragraph is replaced by the following : “the crisis the tensions in the financial markets and the absence of a more integrated european institutional architecture have highlighted the need to strengthen the economic governance of the union . further steps in economic governance and coordination will be taken by the union , some of which will have major statistical implications , in addition to ongoing statistical activities . ”


### “the economic crisis has reinforced the need to have a set of high - quality macroeconomic indicators to better understand and analyse economic fluctuations and their effects on society , and thereby facilitate the decision - making process . increasingly globalised production makes it necessary to develop a consistent framework that facilitates the interpretation and integration of statistics from different domains . ” ### in point 2 . 1 . , the first paragraph is replaced by the following : “the economic crisis has reinforced the need to have a set of high - quality macroeconomic indicators to better understand and analyse economic fluctuations , the evolution of the economic inequalities and their effects on society , and thereby facilitate the decision - making process . increasingly globalised production makes it necessary to develop a consistent framework that facilitates the interpretation and integration of statistics from different domains . ”


### ' the economic crisis has reinforced the need to have a set of high - quality macroeconomic indicators to better understand and analyse economic fluctuations and their effects on society , and thereby facilitate the decision - making process . increasingly globalised production makes it necessary to develop a consistent framework that facilitates the interpretation and integration of statistics from different domains . ' ### the first paragraph of point 2 . 1 is replaced by the following : ' the economic crisis has reinforced the need to have a set of high - quality macroeconomic indicators to better understand and analyse economic fluctuations , the evolution of the economic inequalities and their effects on society , and thereby facilitate the decision - making process . increasingly globalised production makes it necessary to develop a consistent framework that facilitates the interpretation and integration of statistics from different domains . '


### “–the provision of statistics on inequalities of income , providing a comparable national headline indicator , as well as data on inequalities of access to basic goods and services ; ” ### the fourth indent is replaced by the following : “–the provision of statistics on inequalities of income , with indicators such as the gini index and the evolution of the top deciles of the income distribution providing a comparable national headline indicator , as well as data on inequalities of access to basic goods and services and on economic inequalities ; ”


### ' — the provision of statistics on inequalities of income , providing a comparable national headline indicator , as well as data on inequalities of access to basic goods and services ; ' ### in objective 3 . 2 . 1 the fourth indent is replaced by the following : ' — the provision of statistics on inequalities of income , with indicators such as the gini index and the evolution of the top deciles of the income distribution providing a comparable national headline indicator , as well as data on inequalities of access to basic goods and services ; '


### the data reported by the member state in accordance with this article shall be accompanied by a quality check report . ### the data reported by the member state in accordance with this article shall be accompanied by a quality check report . the data reported by the member states in accordance with this article shall be accompanied by a quality check report which is based on a harmonised format .


### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall assess of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years . ### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall assess of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up nine months after the first reporting of the data by the member states and every three years thereafter .


### for the purposes of environmental protection , member states may set up minimum quality standards for the treatment of the weee that has been collected . ### in article 8 , the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : for the purposes of environmental protection , member states shall set up minimum quality standards for the treatment of the weee that has been collected . they shall publish these standards .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this article , the commission may adopt implementing acts laying down minimum quality standards based in particular on the standards developed by the european standardisation organisations . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 21 . ### in article 8 , the fourth subparagraph is replaced by the following : in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this article , the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down minimum quality standards based in particular on the en 50625 series of standards developed by the european standardisation organisations in response to the mandate laid down in directive 2012 / 19 / eu . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 21 .


### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall cover an assessment of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years . ### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall cover an assessment of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up nine months after the first reporting of the data by the member states and every three years thereafter .


### use of protected content by information society service providers storing and giving access to large amounts of works and other subject - matter uploaded by their users ### use of protected content by users of certain information society services


### for achieving the overarching objectives , the implementation of the circular economy package11 , the 2030 climate and energy policy framework12 , 13 , 14 , union nature legislation15 , as well as of related policies16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , is of particular importance . _________________ 11 com 614 final , 02 . 12 . 2015 . 12 2030 climate and energy policy framework , com15 , 22 . 01 . 2014 . 13 eu strategy on adaptation to climate change , com216 , 16 . 04 . 2013 . 14 clean energy for all europeans package , com 860 , 30 . 11 . 2016 . 15 action plan for nature , people and the economy , com198 , 27 . 04 . 2017 . 16 clean air programme for europe , com918 . 17 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 18 thematic strategy for soil protection , com231 . 19 low emission mobility strategy , com / 2016 / 0501 final . 20 action plan on alternative fuels infrastructure under article 10 of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , 8 . 11 . 2017 . ### for achieving the overarching objectives , the implementation of the circular economy package11 , the 2030 climate and energy policy framework12 , 13 , 14 , union nature legislation15 , as well as of related policies16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , including the bio - economy strategy20a , is of particular importance . _________________ 11 com 614 final , 02 . 12 . 2015 . 12 2030 climate and energy policy framework , com15 , 22 . 01 . 2014 . 13 eu strategy on adaptation to climate change , com216 , 16 . 04 . 2013 . 14 clean energy for all europeans package , com 860 , 30 . 11 . 2016 . 15 action plan for nature , people and the economy , com198 , 27 . 04 . 2017 . 16 clean air programme for europe , com918 . 17 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 18 thematic strategy for soil protection , com231 . 19 low emission mobility strategy , com / 2016 / 0501 final . 20 action plan on alternative fuels infrastructure under article 10 of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , 8 . 11 . 2017 . 20a innovating for sustainable growth : a bioeconomy for europe , com 60 final , 13 . 02 . 2012 .


### halting and reversing biodiversity loss , including in marine ecosystems , requires support for the development , implementation , enforcement and assessment of relevant union legislation and policy , including the eu biodiversity strategy to 202022 , council directive 92 / 43 / eec23 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing , testing , demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of directive 92 / 43 / eec . the union should track its biodiversity - related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the convention on biological diversity . requirements for tracking in other relevant union legislation should also be met . _________________ 22 com 244 final . 23 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 24 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 25 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### halting and reversing biodiversity loss , including in aquatic ecosystems , requires support for the development , implementation , enforcement and assessment of relevant union legislation and policy , including the eu biodiversity strategy to 202022 , council directive 92 / 43 / eec23 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing , testing , demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of directive 92 / 43 / eec . the union should track its biodiversity - related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the convention on biological diversity . requirements for tracking in other relevant union legislation should also be met . _________________ 22 com 244 final . 23 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 24 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 25 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species .


### promoting the circular economy requires a mentality shift in the way of designing , producing , consuming and disposing of materials and products , including plastics . the programme should contribute to the transition to a circular economy model through financial support targeting a variety of actors , in particular by applying , developing , and replicating best technology , practices and solutions tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including through integrated approaches for the implementation of waste management and prevention plans . through supporting the implementation of the plastics strategy , action can be taken to address the problem of marine litter in particular . ### promoting the circular economy requires a mentality shift in the way of designing , producing , consuming and disposing of materials and products , including plastics . the programme should contribute to the transition to a circular economy model through financial support targeting a variety of actors , in particular by applying , developing , and replicating best technology , practices and solutions tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including through integrated approaches for the implementation of waste management and prevention plans . through supporting the implementation of the plastics strategy , action can be taken to address the problem of litter in the aquatic environment in particular .


### the protection and restoration of the marine environment is one of the overall aims of the union ' s environment policy . the programme should support the following : the management , conservation , restoration and monitoring of biodiversity and marine ecosystems in particular in natura 2000 marine sites and the protection of species in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks developed pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ; the achievement of good environmental status in line with the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council28 ; the promotion of clean and healthy seas ; the implementation of the european strategy for plastic in a circular economy , to address the problem of lost fishing gear and marine litter in particular ; and the promotion of the union ' s involvement in international ocean governance which is essential for achieving the goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development and to guarantee healthy oceans for future generations . the programme ' s strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects should include relevant actions aiming at the protection of the marine environment . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . ### the protection and restoration of the aquatic environment is one of the overall aims of the union ' s environment policy . the programme should support the following : the management , conservation , restoration and monitoring of biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems in particular in natura 2000 marine sites and the protection of species in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks developed pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ; the achievement of good environmental status in line with the directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council28 ; the promotion of clean and healthy seas ; the implementation of the european strategy for plastic in a circular economy , to address the problem of lost fishing gear and marine litter in particular ; and the promotion of the union ' s involvement in international ocean governance which is essential for achieving the goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development and to guarantee healthy oceans for future generations . the programme ' s strategic integrated projects and strategic nature projects should include relevant actions aiming at the protection of the aquatic environment . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to clean energy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , thereby contributing to sustainable development . ### the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to clean and renewable energy , the promotion of the bio - economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment , to halting and reversing biodiversity loss and ambitious climate actions , thereby contributing to sustainable development . the program shall also contribute to better involvement of all relevant stakeholders in environment , energy and climate action .


### where appropriate , special regard shall be given to projects in geographical areas with specific needs or vulnerabilities , such as areas with specific environmental challenges or natural constraints , trans - border areas or outermost regions . ### where appropriate , special regard shall be given to projects , provided that the projects brings environmental benefits , in geographical areas with specific needs or vulnerabilities , such as areas with specific environmental challenges or natural constraints , trans - border areas or outermost regions .


### land purchase is the only or most cost - effective way of achieving the desired conservation outcome ; ### land purchase is the only or most cost - effective way of achieving the desired conservation outcome for the bigger area surrounding the project ;


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation and include the assessment made pursuant to article 18 .


### at the end of the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in the second paragraph of article 1 , a final evaluation of the programme shall be carried out by the commission . ### at the end of the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in the second paragraph of article 1 , a final evaluation of the programme shall be carried out by the commission and include assessments made pursuant to article 18 .


### the introduction of electronic toll systems will entail the processing of personal data . such processing needs to be carried out in accordance with union rules , as set out , inter alia , in regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council19 , directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council20 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council21 . the right to protection of personal data is explicitly recognised by article 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . _________________ 19 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , 20 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . 21 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector . ### the introduction of electronic toll systems entails the processing of personal data . article 8 of the charter of fundamental rights and article 16 teu explicitly recognise the right to the protection of personal data . such processing needs to be carried out in accordance with union rules , as set out , inter alia , in regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council19 , directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council21 and directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council20 when the failure to pay a road fee is considered a criminal offence in the member state where the payment is due . _________________ 19 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , 20 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . 21 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector .


### member states shall ensure that processing of personal data necessary for the operation of the eets is carried out in accordance with the union rules protecting the freedoms and fundamental rights of individuals , including their privacy , and that , in particular , the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , directive 2016 / 680 and of directive 2002 / 58 / ec are complied with . ### member states shall ensure that processing of personal data that are necessary for the operation of the eets is carried out in accordance with the union rules protecting the freedoms and fundamental rights of individuals , including their privacy , and that , in particular , the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , and of directive 2002 / 58 / ec are complied with . personal data processed under this directive shall not be further processed for other purposes and shall be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose for which they were processed .


### data relating to vehicles ; and ### data necessary to identify a specific vehicle ; and


### data relating to the owners or holders of the vehicle . ### data necessary to identify and contact to the owners or holders of the vehicle .


### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union’s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 “addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development” , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 . ### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social , cultural , educational and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union’s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 “addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development” , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society , promoting education and training ; economic and social development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , including through education and cultural cooperation . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 .


### this regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the africa , caribbean and pacific group of states and allow the eu and its acp partners to develop further strong alliances on key global challenges . in particular , this regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the union and the african union in line with the joint africa - eu strategy and build on the future eu - acp agreement after 2020 , including through a continental approach towards africa . ### this regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the africa , caribbean and pacific group of states and allow the eu and its acp partners to develop further strong alliances on key global challenges . in particular , this regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the union and the african union in line with the joint africa - eu strategy , including the engagement from africa and the eu to promote children’s rights as well as the empowerment of europe’s and africa’s youth , and build on the future eu - acp agreement after 2020 , including through a continental approach towards africa .


### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , promotion of inclusive and equitable quality education , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### contribute to strengthening resilience of states , societies , communities and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action ; ### contribute to strengthening resilience of states , societies , communities , civil society and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action ;


### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . ### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . in particular , the union shall support education as a tool to foster development , contribute to the eradication of poverty , as well as to promote peace - building , social inclusion and active citizenship , and ensure access to culture . this regulation shall promote gender equality and empowerment of women and children .


### the union shall support , as appropriate , the implementation of bilateral , regional and multilateral cooperation and dialogue , partnership agreements and triangular cooperation . ### the union shall support , as appropriate , the implementation of bilateral , regional and multilateral cooperation and dialogue , partnership agreements and triangular cooperation , including through a structured dialogue between institutions and civil society , and peer learning exercises between civil society from different countries and regions .


### cooperation between the union and the member states , on the one hand , and partner countries , on the other hand , shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles , where applicable , namely : ownership of development priorities by partner countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships , transparency and mutual accountability . the union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use . ### cooperation between the union and the member states , on the one hand , and partner countries , on the other hand , shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles , where applicable , namely : ownership of development priorities by partner countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships , transparency and mutual accountability and respect . the union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use .


### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed . ### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued , without prejudices to the other objectives of the eu external action , with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed .


### enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote women and young people’s rights , to facilitate their engagement in social , civic and economic life , and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development ; ### enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote children , women and young people’s rights , including their right to access to culture and education , to facilitate their engagement in social , civic and economic life , and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development ;


### supporting actions of capacity building , learning mobility to , from or between partner countries , as well as of cooperation and policy dialogue with institutions , organisations , local implementing bodies and authorities , from those countries ; ### supporting actions of learning mobility , capacity building and cultural cooperation to , from or between the union and third countries , as well as of cooperation and policy dialogue with institutions , organisations , local implementing bodies and authorities , from those countries ;


### promoting internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , forging stronger links between urban and rural areas and facilitating the development of the tourism sector as a leverage for sustainable development ; ### promoting internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , forging stronger links between urban and rural areas and facilitating the development of both creative industries and the cultural tourism sector as a leverage for sustainable development ;


### promoting cooperation in the areas of science , technology and research , and open data and innovation ; ### promoting cooperation in the areas of science , technology and research , and open data and innovation , including the development of science diplomacy .


### promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms , and preserve and promote cultural heritage ; ### promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms , preserve and promote cultural heritage , as well as contemporary arts and cultural expressions .


### strengthening knowledge , skills and values through partnerships and alliances , for active citizenship and productive , inclusive and resilient societies ; ### strengthening knowledge , research and innovation , skills and values through partnerships and alliances , for active citizenship and educated , democratic , inclusive and resilient societies ;


### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . ### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model ; noticing , however , that pre - existing inequalities in the labour market , like the gender pay gap , are mirrored in cumulated disadvantages in the first and second pension pillar , resulting in lower pensions and a risk of poverty in old age .


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably , the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning as well as facilitating cross - border business of institutions for occupational retirement provision and businesses . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles . ### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably , the right to protection of personal data , the right to equality and non - discrimination on grounds such as gender , sexual orientation and household composition , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning as well as facilitating cross - border business of institutions for occupational retirement provision and businesses . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles .


### the conditions for making fertilisers available on the internal market have been partially harmonised through regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council15 , which almost exclusively covers fertilisers from mined or chemically produced , inorganic materials . there is also a need to make use of recycled or organic materials for fertilising purposes . harmonised conditions for making fertilisers made from such recycled or organic materials available on the entire internal market should be established in order to provide an important incentive for their further use . the scope of the harmonisation should therefore be extended in order to include recycled and organic materials . __________________ 15 regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 relating to fertilisers . ### the conditions for making fertilisers available on the internal market have been partially harmonised through regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council15 , which almost exclusively covers fertilisers from mined or chemically produced , inorganic materials . there is also a need to make use of recycled or organic materials for fertilising purposes . harmonised conditions for making fertilisers made from such recycled or organic materials available on the entire internal market should be established in order to provide an important incentive for their further use . promoting increased use of recycled nutrients would further contribute to the circular economy and allow a more resource efficient overall use of nutrients , while lowering eu dependency on nutrients from third countries . the scope of the harmonisation should therefore be extended in order to include recycled and organic materials . __________________ 15 regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 relating to fertilisers .


### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . their content should therefore be limited in such products . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing . ### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . cadmium content in cereals , vegetables , meat , fish and fisheries products , and food supplements , is strictly controlled in the eu through the maximum levels thereof laid down in regulation no 488 / 2014 . the content of heavy metals , such as cadmium , in phosphate fertilisers should therefore be limited by establishing harmonised limit values that take account of thresholds already in place in some member states , and decadmiation techniques that are viable on an industrial scale . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing .


### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . their content should therefore be limited in such products . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing . ### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . several member states already impose contaminant levels for cadmium due to the risk cadmium poses to human and animal health and the environment . their content should therefore be limited in such products . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing .


### for certain recovered wastes within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 , a market demand for their use as fertilising products has been identified . furthermore , certain requirements are necessary for the waste used as input in the recovery operation and for the treatment processes and techniques , as well as for fertilising products resulting from the recovery operation , in order to ensure that the use of those products does not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts . for ce marked fertilising products , those requirements should be laid down in this regulation . therefore , as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this regulation , such products should cease to be regarded as waste within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . __________________ 20 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on waste and repealing certain directives . ### for certain recovered wastes within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 , a market demand for their use as fertilising products has been identified . furthermore , certain requirements are necessary for the waste used as input in the recovery operation and for the treatment processes and techniques , as well as for fertilising products resulting from the recovery operation , in order to ensure that the use of those products does not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts . for ce marked fertilising products , those requirements should be laid down in this regulation . therefore , as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this regulation , such products should cease to be regarded as waste within the meaning of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . in order to take advantage of the technical developments and to further incentivise innovation in the recovery of valuable waste streams the relevant component material categories should be added or expanded in order to include more recovered waste eligible for use in the production of ce marked fertilising products such as struvite , biochar and ash - based products . the proper assessment and setting of processing requirements should start immediately after the entry into force of this regulation . the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . __________________ 20 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on waste and repealing certain directives .


### furthermore , it should be possible to react immediately to new findings regarding the conditions for ce marked fertilising products to be sufficiently effective and to new risk assessments regarding human , animal or plant health , safety or the environment . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend the requirements applicable to various categories of ce marked fertilising products . ### furthermore , it should be possible to react immediately to new findings regarding the conditions for ce marked fertilising products to be sufficiently effective and to new risk assessments regarding human , animal or plant health , safety or the environment , taking in to account assessments made by or in cooperation with authorities in the member states . for that purpose , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend the requirements applicable to various categories of ce marked fertilising products .


### which are likely to be subject of significant trade on the internal market , and ### which have potential to be subject of trade on the internal market , and


### ' 34 . ' plant biostimulant ' means a product stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant : ### ' 34 . ' plant biostimulant ' means a product stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant and the plant rhizosphere and phyllosphere :


### - as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] : 40 mg / kg phosphorus pentoxide , and ### - as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring six years after the date of application of this regulation ] : 40 mg / kg phosphorus pentoxide , and


### an inorganic micronutrient fertiliser shall be an inorganic fertiliser other than a macronutrient fertiliser aimed at providing one or more of the following nutrients : boron , cobalt , copper , iron , manganese , molybdenum or zinc . ### an inorganic micronutrient fertiliser shall be an inorganic fertiliser other than a macronutrient fertiliser aimed at providing one or more of the following nutrients : boron , cobalt , copper , iron , manganese , molybdenum , selenium , silicon or zinc .


### the plant biostimulant shall have the effects that are claimed on the label for the crops specified thereon . ### the plant biostimulant shall have the effects that are claimed on the label for the plant specified thereon .


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain plants , plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no other processing than cutting , grinding , centrifugation , pressing , drying , freeze - drying or extraction with water . ### a ce marked fertilising product may contain plants , plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no other processing than cutting , grinding , centrifugation , sieving , milling , pressing , drying , freeze - drying , buffering , extrusion , radiation , frost - treatment , sanitation by using heat or extraction with water .


### - which only processes input materials referred to in paragraph 1 above , and ### - which only processes input materials referred to in paragraph 1 above , in productions lines that are clearly separated from production lines processing other input materials than referred to in paragraph 1 , and


### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the following criterion shall be complied with : the polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water . it shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into co2 in maximum 24 months , in a biodegradability test as specified points - below . ### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring five years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the commission shall adopt delegated acts , pursuant to article 42 of this regulation , introducing a standard for the biodegradability by setting a timeframe in which at least 90% of the organic carbon is converted into co2 , after the claimed release time of the polymer has been fulfilled , and a biodegradability test that complies with the following criterion : the polymer is capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water .


### the fund would contribute to the establishment of a strong , competitive and innovative defence industrial and technological base and go hand in hand with the union ' s initiatives towards a more integrated european defence market and in particular , the two directives6 on procurement and on eu transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009 . _________________ 6 directive 2009 / 43 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence - related products within the community , oj l 146 , 10 . 6 . 2009 , p . 1 ; directive 2009 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts , supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security , oj l 216 , 20 . 8 . 2009 , p . 76 . ### the fund would contribute to the establishment of a strong , competitive and innovative defence industrial and technological base and go hand in hand with the union ' s initiatives towards a more integrated european defence market and in particular , the two directives6 on procurement and on eu transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009 . the fund will form a cornerstone of a sound european defence industrial policy . _________________ 6 directive 2009 / 43 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence - related products within the community , oj l 146 , 10 . 6 . 2009 , p . 1 ; directive 2009 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts , supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security , oj l 216 , 20 . 8 . 2009 , p . 76 .


### the overall increase in the funding rate of an action shall not exceed 30 percentage points . ### an action developed by member states or associated third countries which meet the 2% gdp target to be spent on defence , or which spend 20% of their defence budgets on major equipment , shall benefit from a funding rate increased by their cumulated gdp percentage points spent on defence ;


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the fund , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the fund shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the fund , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the fund shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 , and set - up and maintain a standing stakeholder conference on the development of a common european armaments and capability policy .


### the union is committed to a sustainable , competitive , secure and decarbonised energy system . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27 % , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of 30 %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . ### the union is committed to a sustainable , competitive , secure and decarbonised energy system and to a high level of human health protection . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27% , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of at least 30 %10 , to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability and to promote access to affordable energy in order to reduce energy poverty .


### the union is committed to developing a secure , competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012 . to meet this goal , member states and investors need milestones to ensure that buildings are decarbonised by 2050 . in order to ensure this decarbonised building stock by 2050 , member states should identify the intermediary steps to achieving the mid - term and long - term objectives . ### the union is committed to developing a secure , competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012 . in the light of the paris agreement and to meet this goal , member states and investors need ambitious targets and clear milestones and measures to ensure that buildings are decarbonised and that the overall energy efficiency of buildings is increased so that they reach the nzeb standard by 2050 . in order to ensure this decarbonised building stock by 2050 , member states should identify intermediary steps and the trajectory to achieving mid - term and long - term objectives and stimulate the renovation of the existing building stock as the current building renovation rates are insufficient .


### the agendas of the digital single market and the energy union should be aligned and serve common goals . the digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape , from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart - ready buildings . in order to digitise the building sector , targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart - ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment . ### the agendas of the digital single market and the energy union should be aligned and serve common goals . the digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape , from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart - ready buildings . this offers new opportunities for energy savings , notably by providing consumers with more accurate information about their consumption patterns , and empowering them to optimise their energy use , and by enabling the system operator to better manage the grid . in order to digitise the building sector , and benefit from these opportunities , targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart - ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment .


### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . to reflect this aim , the definition of technical building systems should be extended . ### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles and also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . in view of the energy efficiency target , water may also be a source of energy in buildings . heat recovery units may , for example , make it possible to produce heat from waste water . to reflect this aim of overall decarbonisation , the definition of technical building systems should be extended .


### to meet the objectives of energy efficiency policy for buildings , the transparency of epcs should be improved by ensuring that that all necessary parameters for calculations , for both certification and minimum energy performance requirements , are set out and applied consistently . member states should put in place adequate measures to ensure , for example , that the performance of installed , replaced or updated technical building systems is documented in view of building certification and compliance checking . ### to meet the objectives of energy efficiency for buildings as part of the union’s binding energy efficiency target of at least 40 % by 2030 , the transparency of epcs should be improved by ensuring that that all necessary parameters for calculations , for both certification and minimum energy performance requirements , are set out and applied consistently . member states should put in place adequate measures to ensure , for example , that the performance of installed , replaced or updated technical building systems is documented in view of building certification and compliance checking .


### the objectives of this directive , namely to reduce the energy needed to meet the energy demand associated with the typical use of buildings , cannot be adequately achieved by the member states acting alone . the objectives of the directive can be more effectively ensured by acting at union level because this guarantees consistency shared objectives , understanding and political drive . therefore , the union adopts measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as also set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives . ### the objectives of this directive , namely to reduce the energy needed to meet the energy demand associated with the typical use of buildings , cannot be adequately achieved by the member states acting alone . the objectives of the directive can be more effectively ensured by acting at union level because this guarantees consistency shared objectives , understanding and political drive . therefore , the union adopts measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as also set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives . certain aspects related to the energy efficiency , such as energy poverty , should be addressed at national level . creation of eu - wide strategies which don´t respect national specifics and differences between member states may be misleading and counterproductive . best practices may be considered .


### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ### technical building system means technical equipment , for space heating , space cooling , indoor air quality , ventilation , water systems , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control including energy management , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ### ‘ technical building system’ means technical equipment and systems used for on - sight energy production , and the control of indoor environmental parameters in a building ;


### ‘ effective rated output’ means the maximum calorific output , expressed in kw , specified and guaranteed by the manufacturer as being deliverable during continuous operation while complying with the useful efficiency indicated by the manufacturer ; ### in article 2 , point 17 , the following subparagraphs are added : “17 . ‘ effective rated output’ means the maximum calorific output , expressed in kw , specified and guaranteed by the manufacturer as being deliverable during continuous operation while complying with the useful efficiency indicated by the manufacturer : ' full load ' means full capacity demand of technical building systems for space heating , space cooling , air ventilation and hot water ; ‘ part load’ means a part of full load condition , representing average operating conditions ; '


### de - risking energy efficiency operations for investors and the private sector ; and ### reducing the perceived risk of energy efficiency operations for investors and the private sector ; and


### in paragraph 1 , the third subparagraph is deleted ; ### in paragraph 1 , the third subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' member states shall require hydronic balancing of newly installed or replaced heating systems and provide incentives for hydronic balancing of existing heating systems . members states shall also require hydronic balancing when heat generators are replaced in existing buildings , unless the system is already balanced . member states shall require that new buildings are equipped with self - regulating devices that regulate room temperature levels in each individual room . in existing buildings , the installation of self - regulating devices to individually regulate the room temperature shall be required when heat generators are replaced . '


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed full load and part load conditions , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is provided as separate entry in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 .


### the smartness indicator shall cover flexibility features , enhanced functionalities and capabilities resulting from more interconnected and built - in intelligent devices being integrated into the conventional technical building systems . the features shall enhance the ability of occupants and the building itself to react to comfort or operational requirements , take part in demand response and contribute to the optimum , smooth and safe operation of the various energy systems and district infrastructures to which the building is connected . ; ### the smartness indicator shall cover flexibility and enhanced energy saving features , enhanced functionalities and capabilities resulting from more interconnected and built - in intelligent devices being integrated into the conventional technical building systems . the features shall enhance the ability of occupants and the building itself to react and adapt energy consumption to comfort or operational requirements , in particular at part load conditions , take part in demand response and contribute to the optimum , smooth and safe operation of the various energy systems and district infrastructures to which the building is connected . ;


### member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation . these savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation . ### member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings and non - energy benefits such as indoor air quality improvements achieved due to such renovation . these savings and improvements shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation , or the results of another relevant , transparent and proportionate method that shows the improvement in energy performance and non - energy benefits such as indoor air quality , and that delivers meaningful information to support the mobilisation of private and public finance for investments in buildings to improve energy efficiency or indoor air quality . those certificates shall be provided also in a digital version with the possibility to include the relevant information in order to model and project the impact of building improvements . where a new energy performance certificate demonstrates an improvement in the building energy efficiency , its cost may be included in the incentive provided by the member state .


### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### ‘ 6a . when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . the administrative burden should be strictly proportionate to the envisaged benefits .


### with continuous electronic monitoring that measures systems ' efficiency and inform building owners or managers when it has fallen significantly and when system servicing is necessary , and ### with continuous electronic monitoring functionality that measures systems ' efficiency and inform building owners or managers when it has fallen significantly and when system servicing is necessary , and


### in article 19 , ‘ 2017’ is replaced by ‘ 2028’ ; ### . article 19 is replaced by the following : “article 19 review the commission , assisted by the committee established by article 26 , shall evaluate this directive by 1 january 2024 , in the light of the experience gained and progress made during its application , and , if necessary , make legislative proposals . it shall publish , by the end of 2020 , an impact assessment on the possible expansion of the directive’s scope , given its possible revision in 2024 , with a view to providing for the inclusion of the embodied energy required to construct a building and its building components . ”


### member states shall in particular provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on energy performance certificates , their purpose and objectives , on cost - effective ways to improve the energy performance of the building and , where appropriate , on financial instruments available to improve the energy performance of the building . ; ### member states shall in particular provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on energy performance certificates , their purpose and objectives , on cost - effective ways to improve the energy performance and indoor environmental quality of the building and , where appropriate , on financial instruments available for such improvements . ;


### ‘ 2 . the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### ‘ 2 . the energy needs , expressed in useful and primary energy , for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water , lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to optimise health , indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by member states at national or regional level .


### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions . the activities may include the development , the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or other creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education or management . they will have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property . the sectors include architecture , archives , libraries and museums , artistic crafts , audiovisual , tangible and intangible cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , literature , performing arts , books and publishing , radio , and visual arts ; ### ' cultural and creative sectors ' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions . the activities may include the development , the creation , the production , the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural , artistic or other creative expressions , as well as related functions such as education or management . they will have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property . the sectors include inter alia architecture , archives , libraries and museums , artistic crafts , audiovisual , tangible and intangible cultural heritage , design , festivals , music , literature , performing arts , books and publishing , journalism and press , radio , and visual arts ;


### enhancing the economic , social and external dimension of european level cooperation to develop and promote european cultural diversity and europe ' s cultural heritage and strengthening the competitiveness of the european cultural and creative sectors and reinforcing international cultural relations ; ### enhancing the economic , social and external dimension of european level cooperation to develop and promote european cultural diversity and europe ' s cultural tangible and intangible heritage and strengthening the competitiveness of the european cultural and creative sectors and reinforcing international cultural relations ;


### to promote european audiovisual works and support audience development across europe and beyond . ### to promote european audiovisual works including audiovisual heritage and support audience development across europe and beyond .


### mobility of artists and cultural and creative operators ; ### mobility of artists , artisans and cultural and creative operators ;


### support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors : targeted actions for the mobility of operators , capacity - building , audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors , promotion of baukultur , support to the safeguarding , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values through awareness - raising , networking and peer - to - peer learning activities ; ### support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors : targeted actions for the mobility of cultural professionals , support for capacity - building and entrepreneurship , audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors , promotion of baukultur , support to the safeguarding , management , conservation , adaptive re - use , promotion and communication of cultural heritage and its crafts and values through awareness - raising , outreach , networking and peer - to - peer learning activities ; enhance the cooperation and advocacy capacity of the sector through support for activities related to the legacy of the european year of cultural heritage 2018 ; contribute to the long - term sustainable preservation of european cultural heritage through support actions for the artisans and craftsmen skilled in the traditional trades related to cultural heritage restoration ;


### support to other sectors : targeted actions in favour of the development of the creative aspects of the design and fashion sectors and cultural tourism as well as to their promotion and representation outside the european union . ### support to other sectors : targeted actions in favour of the development of the creative aspects of all sectors of artistic creation , including the design and fashion sectors and cultural tourism as well as to their promotion and representation outside the european union .


### european festivals ' network screening a significant proportion of non - national european works ; ### european festivals screening a significant proportion of non - national european works , and their networking activities with other festivals , where appropriate


### the fund would contribute to the establishment of a strong , competitive and innovative defence industrial and technological base and go hand in hand with the union ' s initiatives towards a more integrated european defence market and in particular , the two directives6 on procurement and on eu transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009 . _________________ 6 directive 2009 / 43 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence - related products within the community , oj l 146 , 10 . 6 . 2009 , p . 1 ; directive 2009 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts , supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security , oj l 216 , 20 . 8 . 2009 , p . 76 . ### the fund would contribute to the establishment of a strong , competitive and innovative defence industrial and technological base and go hand in hand with the union ' s initiatives towards a more integrated european defence market and in particular , the two directives6 on procurement and on eu transfers in the defence sector adopted in 2009 . the fund will form a cornerstone of a sound european defence industrial policy . _________________ 6 directive 2009 / 43 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence - related products within the community , oj l 146 , 10 . 6 . 2009 , p . 1 ; directive 2009 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts , supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security , oj l 216 , 20 . 8 . 2009 , p . 76 .


### up to eur 8 900 000 000 for development actions . ### up to eur 8 900 000 000 for development actions of which up to 5% for smes .


### up to 5 % of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be devoted to support disruptive technologies for defence . ### up to 10 % of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be devoted to support disruptive technologies for defence .


### unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in article 27 , the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states and / or associated countries . at least three of these eligible entities established in at least two member states and / or associated countries shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other . ### unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in article 27 , the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least two member states . these entities shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other .


### the fund may finance up to 100% of the eligible costs of an action without prejudice to the co - financing principle . ### the fund shall finance 100% of the eligible costs of an action without prejudice to the co - financing principle .


### at the end of the implementation period but no later than four years after the 31 december 2031 , a final evaluation of the fund implementation shall be carried out by the commission . the final evaluation report shall include the results of the implementation and to the extent possible given timing the impact of the fund . the report - building on relevant consultations of member states and associated countries and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in article 3 . it shall also analyse cross border participation , including of smes and mid - caps in projects implemented under the fund as well as the integration of smes and mid - caps in the global value chain . the evaluation shall also contain information on the countries of origin of the recipients and , where possible , the distribution of the generated intellectual property rights . ### at the end of the implementation period but no later than four years after the 31 december 2027 , a final evaluation of the fund implementation shall be carried out by the commission . the final evaluation report shall include the results of the implementation and to the extent possible given timing the impact of the fund . the report - building on relevant consultations of member states and associated countries and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in article 3 . it shall also analyse cross border participation , including of smes and mid - caps in projects implemented under the fund as well as the integration of smes and mid - caps in the global value chain . the evaluation shall also contain information on the countries of origin of the recipients and , where possible , the distribution of the generated intellectual property rights .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the fund , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the fund shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the fund , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the fund shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 , and set - up and maintain a standing stakeholder conference on the development of a common european armaments and capability policy .