### addressing global health security through communicable diseases research and control , translate knowledge into products and policies that tackle the changing disease burden , and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services , especially for sexual and reproductive health . ### addressing global health security through communicable diseases research , including on poverty - related and neglected diseases - and control , translate knowledge into products and policies that tackle immunisation , the wide spectrum of the changing disease burden and antimicrobial resistance , and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services , especially for sexual and reproductive health .


### addressing global health security through communicable diseases research and control , translate knowledge into products and policies that tackle the changing disease burden , and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services , especially for sexual and reproductive health . ### addressing global health security through communicable diseases research and by combating such diseases and fake medicines , translate knowledge into products and policies that tackle the changing disease burden , and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services , especially for sexual and reproductive health .


### 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 ;


### supporting global action on reducing all dimensions of inequalities , such as the gaps between girls / women and boys / men , to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic and social life . ### supporting global action on reducing all dimensions of discrimination and inequalities , such as the gaps between girls / women and boys / men , to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic , political and social life .


### contributing to the global agenda on decent work , in particular in global value chains , and enhancing knowledge on effective employment policies that respond to labour market needs , including vet and life - long learning ; ### contributing to the global agenda on decent work for all within a healthy environment , on the basis of the basic ilo labour standards , including social dialogue and the fight against child labour , in particular in global value chains , and enhancing knowledge on effective employment policies that respond to labour market needs , including vet and life - long learning ;


### supporting global initiatives on universal social protection that follow the principles of efficiency , sustainability and equity ; including support to address inequality and ensure social cohesion ; ### supporting global initiatives on universal social protection that follow the principles of efficiency , sustainability and equity , including support to address inequality and ensure social cohesion in particular with the setting - up and strengthening of sustainable social protection systems , social insurance schemes , and with fiscal reform , reinforcing the capacity of tax systems and the fight against fraud and tax evasion ;


### supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development and reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage . ### supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development and reinforcing cooperation on , and preservation of cultural heritage ;


### contributing to the external projection of the union ' s environment and climate change policies ; ### contributing to the external projection of the union ' s environment and climate change policies with full respect for the principle of policy coherence for development ;


### implementing international and eu initiatives to promote climate change adaptation and mitigation and climate resilient low - emission development , including through the implementation of the nationally determined contributions and low emission climate resilient strategies , promoting disaster risk reduction , address environmental degradation and halting biodiversity loss , promoting the conservation and sustainable use and management of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and renewable natural resources - including land , water , oceans , fisheries and forests , addressing deforestation , land degradation , illegal logging and wildlife trafficking , tackling pollution and ensuring a healthy environment , addressing emerging climate and environmental issues , promoting resource efficiency , sustainable consumption and production and the sound management of chemicals and waste and supporting the transition to low emission , climate resilient green and circular economies . ### implementing international and eu initiatives to promote climate change adaptation and mitigation and climate resilient low - emission development , including through the implementation of the nationally determined contributions and low emission climate resilient strategies , promoting disaster risk reduction , address environmental degradation and halting biodiversity loss , the conservation and sustainable use and management of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and renewable natural resources - including land , water , oceans , fisheries and forests , addressing deforestation , desertification , land degradation , illegal logging and wildlife trafficking , tackling pollution and ensuring a healthy environment , addressing emerging climate and environmental issues , promoting resource efficiency , sustainable consumption and production , integrated water resource management and the sound management of chemicals and waste and supporting the transition to low emission , climate resilient green and circular economies ;


### encouraging partner governments to embrace energy sector policy and market reforms so to establish a conducive environment for investments increasing access to energy services that are affordable , modern , reliable and sustainable , with a strong focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency ; ### encouraging partner governments to embrace energy sector policy and market reforms so to establish a conducive environment for inclusive growth and investments increasing access to energy services that are climate - friendly , affordable , modern , reliable and sustainable , with priority to renewable energy and energy efficiency ;


### supporting and influencing international strategies , organisations , mechanisms and actors that roll - out major global policy issues and frameworks around food and nutrition security ; ### supporting and influencing international strategies , organisations , mechanisms and actors that roll - out major global policy issues and frameworks around sustainable food and nutrition security ;


### reaffirming at global level the central role of sustainable agriculture and fisheries and aquaculture for increased food security , poverty eradication , job creation , mitigating and adapting to climate change , resilience and healthy ecosystems ; ### reaffirming at global level the central role of sustainable agriculture and fisheries and aquaculture , including smallholder agriculture and livestock - keeping for increased food security , poverty eradication , job creation , equitable and sustainable access to and management of resources , including land and land rights , water , credit and other agricultural inputs , mitigating and adapting to climate change , resilience and healthy ecosystems ;


### providing innovations through international research and reinforce global knowledge and expertise , in particular related to climate change adaptation and mitigation , agrobiodiversity , global and inclusive value chains , food safety , responsible investments , governance of land and natural resource tenure . ### providing innovations through international research and reinforce global knowledge and expertise , promotion and reinforcement of local and autonomous adaptation strategies , in particular related to climate change adaptation and mitigation , agrobiodiversity , global and inclusive value chains , fair trade , food safety , responsible investments , governance of land and natural resource tenure .


### promote inclusive societies , good economic governance , including fair and inclusive domestic revenue mobilisation , transparent public finance management and effective and inclusive public spending . ### promote inclusive societies , good economic governance , including fair and inclusive domestic revenue mobilisation and fighting tax avoidance , transparent public finance management and effective and inclusive public spending .


### a situation of urgency , crisis , emerging crisis or natural disasters ; ### a situation of urgency , crisis , emerging crisis or natural disasters , where relevant for stability , peace and security ;


### rapid response actions referred to in point b ) of article 4 shall be designed to effectively strengthen resilience and to link humanitarian aid and development actions , which cannot be swiftly addressed through geographic and thematic programmes . ### rapid response actions referred to in point b ) of article 4 shall be designed to effectively strengthen resilience and to link humanitarian aid and development actions , which cannot be swiftly addressed through geographic and thematic programmes and ensuring coherence , consistency and complementarity with humanitarian aid as specified in article 5 .


### strengthen resilience by supporting individuals , communities , institutions , and countries to better prepare for , withstand , adapt to and quickly recover from political , economic , and societal pressures and shocks , natural or man - made disasters , conflicts and global threats ; including by reinforce the capacity of a state - in the face of significant pressures to rapidly build , maintain or restore its core functions , and basic social and political cohesion and of societies , communities and individuals to manage opportunities and risks in a peaceful and stable manner and to build , maintain or restore livelihoods in the face of major pressures ; ### strengthen resilience by supporting individuals , communities , institutions , and countries to better prepare for , withstand , adapt to and quickly recover from political , economic , and societal pressures and shocks , natural or man - made disasters , conflicts and global threats ; including by reinforce the capacity of societies , communities and individuals to manage opportunities and risks in a peaceful and stable manner and to build , maintain or restore livelihoods in the face of major pressures ;


### assist the state or region in setting up short term disaster prevention and preparedness mechanisms , including for prediction and early warning , with a view to reducing the consequences of disasters . ### assist the state , region , local authorities or relevant non - governmental organisations in setting up short term disaster prevention and preparedness mechanisms , including for prediction and early warning , with a view to reducing the consequences of disasters .


### the efsd + operations eligible for support through the external action guarantee shall in particular aim at the following priority areas : ### the efsd + operations eligible for support through the external action guarantee shall contribute to the following priority areas :


### provide finance and support to private and cooperative sector development compliant with the conditions set out in article 209 of the [ financing regulation ] , with a particular focus on local companies and micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , on promoting decent job creation and encouraging the contribution of european companies to the efsd + purpose ; ### provide finance and support to private and cooperative sector development compliant with the conditions set out in article 209 of the [ financial regulation ] , contribute to sustainable development in its economic , social and environmental dimensions , and to the implementation of the 2030 sustainable development agenda and , where appropriate , the european neighbourhood policy , the eradication of poverty , promoting skills and entrepreneurship , gender equality and the empowerment of women and young people , while pursuing and strengthening the rule of law , good governance and human rights , with a particular focus on local companies and micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , on promoting decent job creation , economic opportunities , and encouraging the contribution of european companies to the efsd + purpose ;


### contribute by promoting sustainable development , to addressing specific root causes of irregular migration , as well as fostering the resilience of transit and host communities , and contributing to the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to their countries of origin , with due regard to the strengthening of the rule of law , good governance and human rights . ### contribute by promoting sustainable development , to addressing specific root causes of migration , including irregular migration , and contribute to safe , orderly and regular migration , by fostering the resilience of transit and host communities , and contributing to the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to their countries of origin , with due regard to the strengthening of the rule of law , good governance and human rights .


### number of students enrolled in primary and / or secondary education and training with eu support ### number of students having completed primary and / or secondary education and acquired minimal skills in reading and mathematics , and training with the union’s support


### all indicators shall be sex disaggregated whenever relevant . ### indicator shall be sex disaggregated , and indicators , and shall be sex and age disaggregated .


### insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles is of special importance for european citizens , whether they are policyholders or potential victims of an accident . it is also a major concern for insurance undertakings , as it constitutes an important segment of non - life insurance business in the union . motor insurance also has an impact on the free movement of persons , goods and vehicles . it should therefore be a key objective of the union action in the field of financial services to reinforce and consolidate the internal market for motor insurance . ### insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles is of special importance for european citizens , whether they are policyholders or can potentially be injured parties as a result of an accident . it is also a major concern for insurance undertakings , as it constitutes an important segment of non - life insurance business in the union . motor insurance also has an impact on the free movement of persons , goods and vehicles . it should therefore be a key objective of the union action in the field of financial services to reinforce and consolidate the internal market for motor insurance .


### the commission has carried out an evaluation of the functioning of directive 2009 / 103 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 , including its efficiency effectiveness and coherence with other union policies . the conclusion of the evaluation was that directive 2009 / 103 / ec functions well on the whole , and does not need amendment in most aspects . however , four areas were identified where targeted amendments would be appropriate : compensation of victims of accidents in cases of insolvency of an insurance undertaking , minimum obligatory amounts of insurance cover , insurance checks of vehicles by member states , and the use of policyholders’ claims history statements by a new insurance undertaking . __________________ 15 directive 2009 / 103 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 september 2009 relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles , and the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability . ### the commission has carried out an evaluation of the functioning of directive 2009 / 103 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 , including its efficiency effectiveness and coherence with other union policies . the conclusion of the evaluation was that directive 2009 / 103 / ec functions well on the whole , and does not need amendment in most aspects . however , four areas were identified where targeted amendments would be appropriate : compensation of parties injured in accidents in cases of insolvency of an insurance undertaking , minimum obligatory amounts of insurance cover , insurance checks of vehicles by member states , and the use of policyholders’ claims - history statements by a new insurance undertaking . in addition to these four areas , in order to better protect injured parties , new rules should be introduced on liability for vehicles with trailers . __________________ 15 directive 2009 / 103 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 september 2009 relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles , and the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability .


### effective and efficient protection of victims of traffic accidents requires that those victims are always reimbursed for their personal injuries or for damage to their property , irrespective of whether the insurance undertaking of the party liable is solvent or not . member states should therefore set up or appoint a body that provides initial compensation for injured parties habitually residing within their territory , and which has the right to reclaim that compensation from the body set up or appointed for the same purpose in the member state of establishment of the insurance undertaking which issued the policy of the vehicle of the liable party . however , to avoid parallel claims being introduced , victims of traffic incidents should not be allowed to present a claim for compensation with that body if they have already presented their claim or have taken legal action with the insurance undertaking concerned and that claim is still under consideration and that action is still pending . ### effective and efficient protection of parties injured as a result of traffic accidents requires that those injured parties are always reimbursed for their personal injuries or for damage to their property , irrespective of whether the insurance undertaking of the party liable is solvent or not . member states should therefore set up or appoint a body that provides initial compensation for injured parties habitually residing within their territory , and which has the right to reclaim that compensation from the body set up or appointed for the same purpose in the member state of establishment of the insurance undertaking which issued the policy of the vehicle of the liable party . however , to avoid parallel claims being introduced , victims of traffic incidents should not be allowed to present a claim for compensation with that body if they have already presented their claim and that claim is still under consideration .


### as part of the evaluation of the functioning of the directive , the european commission should monitor the application of the directive , taking into account the number of victims , the amount of outstanding claims due to delays in payments following cross - border insolvency cases , the level of minimum amounts of cover in member states , the amount of claims due to uninsured driving relating to cross - border traffic and the number of complaints regarding claims history statements ### as part of the evaluation of the functioning of directive 2009 / 103 / ec , the european commission should monitor the application of that directive , taking into account the number of injured parties , the amount of outstanding claims due to delays in payments following cross - border insolvency cases , the level of minimum amounts of cover in member states , the amount of claims due to uninsured driving relating to cross - border traffic and the number of complaints regarding claims - history statements . the commission should also monitor and review directive 2009 / 103 / ec in light of technological developments , including the increased use of autonomous and semi - autonomous vehicles , to ensure that it continues to serve its purpose , which is to protect potential injured parties from accidents involving motor vehicles .


### for personal injuries : eur 6 070 000 per accident , irrespective of the number of victims , or eur 1 220 000 per victim ; ### for personal injuries : eur 6 070 000 per accident , irrespective of the number of injured parties , or eur 1 220 000 per injured party ;


### for damages to property , eur 1 220 000 per claim , irrespective of the number of victims . ### for damage to property , eur 1 220 000 per accident , irrespective of the number of injured parties .


### member states shall set up or authorise a body to compensate injured parties habitually residing within their territory , at least up to the limits of the insurance obligation referred to in article 9 for personal injuries or material damage , caused by a vehicle insured by an insurance undertaking in any of the following situations : ### each member state shall set up or authorise a body to compensate injured parties , habitually residing within their territory , in the situations referred to in paragraph - 1 .


### the body referred to in paragraph 1 shall give a reply to the claim within two months after the date on which the injured party has presented his or her claim for compensation . ### the injured party may in any event apply for compensation directly to the body referred to in paragraph 1 . that body shall , on the basis of information provided at its request by the injured party , give the injured party a reasoned reply regarding the payment of any compensation .


### where the injured party is resident in another member state than the member state in which the insurance undertaking referred to in paragraph 1 is established , the body referred to in paragraph 1 and which has compensated that injured party in his or her member state of residence , shall be entitled to claim reimbursement of the sum paid by way of compensation from the body referred to in paragraph 1 in the member state in which the insurance undertaking which issued the policy of the liable party is established . ### where the insurance undertaking received the authorisation in accordance with article 14 of directive 2009 / 138 / ec in a member state different from the member state for which the body referred to in paragraph 1 is competent , that body shall be entitled to claim reimbursement of the sum paid by way of compensation from the body referred to in paragraph 1 in the member state in which the insurance undertaking received the authorisation .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 28b in order to define the procedural tasks and the procedural obligations of the bodies set up or authorised pursuant to article 10a with regard to the reimbursement . ### this article shall take effect : after an agreement has been concluded between the bodies referred to in paragraph 1 , established or approved by the member states , relating to their functions and obligations and the procedures for reimbursement ; from a date to be fixed by the commission once it has ascertained , in close cooperation with the member states , that the agreement referred to in point has been concluded . '


### article 15 vehicles dispatched from one member state to another by way of derogation from the second indent of article 2 of directive 88 / 357 / eec , where a vehicle is dispatched from one member state to another , the member state where the risk is situated shall be considered to be the member state of destination , immediately upon acceptance of delivery by the purchaser , for a period of 30 days , even though the vehicle has not formally been registered in the member state of destination . 2 . in the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident during the period mentioned in paragraph 1 of this article while being uninsured , the body referred to in article 10 in the member state of destination shall be liable for the compensation provided for in article 9 . ### article 15 is replaced by the following : ' article 15 vehicles dispatched from one member state to another by way of derogation from point of article 13 , point 13of directive 2009 / 138 / ec of the european parliament and of the council* , where a vehicle is dispatched from one member state to another , the member state where the risk is situated shall be considered to be either the member state of registration or , immediately upon acceptance of delivery by the purchaser , the member state of destination , for a period of 30 days , even if the vehicle has not formally been registered in the member state of destination . 2 . member states shall take the necessary steps to ensure that insurance undertakings notify to the information centre of the member state in which the vehicle is registered that they have issued an insurance policy for the use of the vehicle in question . __________________ * directive 2009 / 138 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2009 on the taking - up and pursuit of the business of insurance and reinsurance '


### the number and value of the declared third party liability claims during the period covered by the claims history statement . ### the number of the declared third party liability claims during the period covered by the claims - history statement , including the date of each claim , if the policyholder was at fault for each claim and whether the claim is currently open or closed .


### the processing of personal data resulting from paragraphs 1 to 5 must be carried out in accordance with national measures taken pursuant to directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### paragraph 6 is replaced by the following : ' 6 . the processing of personal data resulting from paragraphs 1 to 5a shall be carried out in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 . ' .


### no later than seven years after the date of transposition of this directive , an evaluation of this directive shall be carried out . the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluation accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . ### no later than five years after the date of transposition of this directive , an evaluation and full review of this directive shall be carried out . this evaluation shall , in particular , assess the suitability of this directive in the light of technological developments related to autonomous , semi - autonomous and high speed small vehicles falling under categories of vehicles as referred to in article 2 , paragraph 2 , point h ) , i ) , j ) , k ) of regulation no 168 / 2013 , and whether the liability system it provides is likely to satisfy future needs . the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluation accompanied by its observations and , where appropriate , by a legislative proposal to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee .


### evaluation ### evaluation and review


### no later than seven years after the date of transposition of this directive , an evaluation of this directive shall be carried out . the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluation accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . ### no later than five years after the date of transposition of this directive , an evaluation and full review of this directive shall be carried out . this evaluation shall , in particular , assess the suitability of this directive in the light of technological developments related to autonomous vehicles and semi - autonomous vehicles and whether the liability system it provides is likely to satisfy future needs . the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluation accompanied by its observations and , where appropriate , by a legislative proposal , to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee .


### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . ### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . when a national court of audit or an independent council or any anti - corruption body of a member state has expressed some concerns on a project , a type of investment or on a body having the responsibility of investing public money and these concerns are communicated to the efsi , it should take into account the opinions expressed .


### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities . ### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states , under the terms laid out in the efsi agreement . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities . the member states and other third parties may not take part in the efsi governance structure .


### at the request of the european parliament , the commission shall report to the european parliament on the application of this regulation . ### at the request of the european parliament , the commission and / or the eib shall report to the european parliament on the application of this regulation .


### in view of this wider scope of the esf + it is appropriate to foresee that the aims to enhance the effectiveness of labour markets and promote access to quality employment , to improve the access to and the quality of education and training as well as to promote social inclusion and health and to reduce poverty are not only implemented under shared management , but also under direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands for actions required at union level . ### in view of this wider scope of the esf + it is appropriate to foresee that the aims to enhance the effectiveness of open and inclusive labour markets and promote access to quality employment , to improve the access to and the quality of education and training as well as to promote social inclusion and health and to reduce poverty are not only implemented under shared management , but also under direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands for actions required at union level .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed , the inactive and migrants , as well as through promoting self–employment , entrepreneurship and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women’s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare and other care services and support . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 25% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion . ### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 30% of their national esf + resources under shared management to fostering social inclusion and combating extreme poverty .


### improving access to employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ; ### improving access to quality employment of all jobseekers wishing for dignified work , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , migrants , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment , entrepreneurship , social self - employment initiatives and the social economy ;


### improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems , to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills ; ### improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems , to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills ; promote e - inclusion and facilitate the transition from education to work ;


### promoting lifelong learning , notably flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all taking into account digital skills , better anticipating change and new skills requirements based on labour market needs , facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility ; ### promoting lifelong learning , notably flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities in formal , non - formal and informal settings , taking into account digital skills , better anticipating change and new skills requirements based on labour market needs , facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility and participation in society ;


### outermost regions meeting the conditions set out in the first and second subparagraphs shall allocate at least 15% of the esf + resources under shared management in their programmes to the targeted actions set out in the first subparagraph . this allocation shall be taken into account for verifying compliance with the minimum percentage at national level set out in the first and second subparagraphs . ### outermost regions meeting the conditions set out in the first and second subparagraphs shall allocate at least 15% of the esf + resources under shared management in their programmes to the targeted actions set out in the first subparagraph . this allocation shall be taken into account for verifying compliance with the minimum percentage at national level set out in the first and second subparagraphs . this allocation shall not replace funding necessary for infrastructure and development for outermost regions .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure that aid provided in the framework of the esf + support for addressing material deprivation respects the dignity and prevents stigmatisation of the most deprived persons . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure that aid provided in the framework of the esf + support for addressing material deprivation respects the dignity , fosters the independence and personal development and prevents stigmatisation of the most deprived persons .


### the delivery of food and / or material assistance may be complemented with re - orientation towards competent services and other accompanying measures aiming at the social inclusion of the most deprived persons . ### the delivery of food and / or material assistance shall be complemented with re - orientation towards competent services and other accompanying incentives or psychological motivation aiming at the social inclusion of the most deprived persons .


### to support networking at union level and dialogue with and among relevant stakeholders in the fields referred to in article 4 and contribute to build up the institutional capacity of these stakeholders , including the public employment services , social security institutions , microfinance institutions and institutions providing finance to social enterprises and social economy ; ### to support networking at union level and dialogue with and among relevant stakeholders in the fields referred to in article 4 and contribute to build up the institutional capacity of these stakeholders , including the public employment services , social security institutions , non - governmental organisations , microfinance institutions and institutions providing finance to social enterprises and social economy ;


### ' caseins ' means the principal protein constituent of milk , washed and dried , insoluble in water and obtained from skimmed milk by precipitation : ### ' caseins ' means the principal protein constituent of milk , washed and dried , insoluble in water and obtained from skimmed milk and / or other products obtained from milk by precipitation :


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 31 march 2015 at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 31 march 2015 at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those harmonised provisions .


### it is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation , digitisation and decarbonisation , notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow ' s business . the programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . this will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and eu state aid rules , avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market . ### it is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation , digitisation and decarbonisation , notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow ' s business . the programme ' s actions should support achieving eu policy objectives through its focus on excellent science , industrial leadership and societal challenges and be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . this will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and eu state aid rules , avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market .


### the commission ' s communication on the interim evaluation of horizon 2020 2 final ) has provided a set of recommendations for this programme , including its rules for participation and dissemination , building on the lessons learnt from the previous programme as well as input from eu institutions and stakeholders . those recommendations include to invest more ambitiously in order to reach critical mass and maximise impact ; to support breakthrough innovation ; to prioritise union research and innovation investments in areas of high added value , notably through mission - orientation , citizen involvement and wide communication ; to rationalise the union funding landscape , including by streamlining the range of partnership initiatives and co - funding schemes ; the development of more and concrete synergies between different union funding instruments , notably with the aim of helping to mobilise under - exploited r&i potential across the union ; to strengthen international cooperation and reinforce openness to third countries ' participation ; and to continue simplification based on implementation experiences from horizon 2020 . ### the commission ' s communication on the interim evaluation of horizon 2020 2 final ) has provided a set of recommendations for this programme , including its rules for participation and dissemination , building on the lessons learnt from the previous programme as well as input from eu institutions and stakeholders . those recommendations include to invest more ambitiously in order to reach critical mass and maximise impact ; to support breakthrough innovation ; to prioritise union research and innovation investments in areas of high added value , notably through mission - orientation , citizen involvement and wide communication ; to rationalise the union funding landscape , including by streamlining the range of partnership initiatives and co - funding schemes ; the development of more and concrete synergies between different union funding instruments , notably with the aim of helping to mobilise under - exploited r&i potential across the union ; to strengthen international cooperation and reinforce openness to third countries ' participation ; and to pursue further simplification to support faster innovation cycles and lower administrative burden based on implementation experiences from horizon 2020 . further simplification is also needed in order to reduce burden for beneficiaries , to align rules with their usual practices recognised by national funders and by optimising the commission’s management processes .


### the programme should seek synergies with other union programmes , from their design and strategic planning , to project selection , management , communication , dissemination and exploitation of results , to monitoring , auditing and governance . with a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of union funding , transfers from other union programmes to horizon europe activities can take place . in such cases they will follow horizon europe rules . ### the programme should seek further strenghtening and making more efficient and effective synergies with other union programmes , from their design and strategic planning , to project selection , management , communication , dissemination and exploitation of results , to monitoring , auditing and governance , bringing priorities more inline with each other . with a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of union funding , transfers from other union programmes to horizon europe activities can take place . in such cases they will follow horizon europe rules .


### in order to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding and the most effective contribution to the union ' s policy objectives , the programme should enter into european partnerships with private and / or public sector partners . such partners include industry , research organisations , bodies with a public service mission at local , regional , national or international level , and civil society organisations such as foundations that support and / or carry out research and innovation , provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the union alone . ### in order to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding and the most effective contribution to the union ' s policy objectives , the programme should enter into european partnerships with private and / or public sector partners . such partners include industry , research organisations , bodies with a public service mission at local , regional , national or international level , and civil society organisations such as foundations that support and / or carry out research and innovation , provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the union alone . reforming the current partnership instruments and initiatives should make it possible to use their full potential in achieving ambitious policy objectives .


### the eit , primarily through its knowledge and innovation communities , should aim at strengthening innovation ecosystems that tackle global challenges , by fostering the integration of business , research , higher education and entrepreneurship . the eit should foster innovation in its activities and should support the integration of higher education within the innovation ecosystem , in particular by : stimulating entrepreneurial education , fostering strong non - disciplinary collaborations between industry and academia ; and identifying prospective skills for future innovators to address global challenges , which includes advanced digital and innovation skills . support schemes provided by the eit should benefit to eic beneficiaries , while start - ups emerging from eit kics should have access to eic actions . while the eit’s focus on innovation ecosystems should make it naturally fit within the pillar ' open innovation ' , the planning of its kics should be aligned through the strategic planning process with the pillar ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' . ### the eit , primarily through its knowledge and innovation communities , should aim at strengthening innovation ecosystems that tackle global challenges , by fostering the integration of business , research , higher education and entrepreneurship . the eit should foster innovation in its activities and should support the integration of higher education within the innovation ecosystem , in particular by : stimulating entrepreneurial education , fostering strong non - disciplinary collaborations between industry and academia ; and identifying prospective skills for future innovators to address global challenges , which includes advanced digital and innovation skills . the stronger focus on innovation and market oriented skills of researchers are very important aspects of job creation and business expansion in europe . support schemes provided by the eit should benefit to eic beneficiaries , while start - ups emerging from eit kics should have access to eic actions . while the eit’s focus on innovation ecosystems should make it naturally fit within the pillar ' open innovation ' , the planning of its kics should be aligned through the strategic planning process with the pillar ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' .


### cluster ' food and natural resources ' ; ### cluster ' food , natural resources , seas and oceans ' ;


### eur 10 000 000 000 for cluster ' food and natural resources ' ; ### eur 16 000 000 000 for cluster ‘ food , natural resources , seas and oceans’ ;


### the references of all documents referred to in points to , and of paragraph 1 as well as the information referred to in points and of that paragraph shall be made public in the register . ### all documents and information referred to in paragraph 1 points to shall be made public in the register .


### 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 . _________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 . ### 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 30 %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . _________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 .


### 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 . _________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 . ### 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&#160 ; 30&#160 ; % , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of&#160 ; 40&#160 ; %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . _________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 .


### notably for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections . the installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost - effective alternative to inspections in large non - residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted . for small scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements . ### notably for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections and maintenance . the installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost - effective alternative to inspections in large non - residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted . for small scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements .


### 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 eu - binding energy efficiency target of at least 40% in 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 provisions of this directive should not prevent member states from setting more ambitious energy performance requirements at building level and for building elements as long as such measures are compatible with union law . it is consistent with the objectives of this directive and of directive 2012 / 27 / ec that these requirements may , in certain circumstances , limit the installation or use of products subject to other applicable union harmonisation legislation , provided that such requirements should not constitute an unjustifiable market barrier . ### the provisions of this directive should not prevent member states from setting more ambitious energy performance and indoor environmental quality requirements at building level and for building elements as long as such measures are compatible with union law . it is consistent with the objectives of this directive and of directive 2012 / 27 / ec that these requirements may , in certain circumstances , limit the installation or use of products subject to other applicable union harmonisation legislation , provided that such requirements should not constitute an unjustifiable market barrier .


### ‘ 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 , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , elevators and escalators , 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 ; ;


### the first paragraph consists of article 4 of the directive 2012 / 27 / eu on energy efficiency , other than its last subparagraph ; ### paragraph 1 is inserted as follows : “1 . member states shall establish a long - term renovation strategy for mobilising investment in the renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings , both public and private , with the aim of encouraging and guiding the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 . this strategy shall encompass : an overview of the national building stock based , as appropriate , on statistical sampling ; identification of cost - effective approaches to renovations relevant to the building type and climatic zone ; policies and measures to stimulate cost - effective deep renovations of buildings , including staged deep renovations ; the introduction of individual building renovation passports or similar measures ; a forward - looking perspective to guide investment decisions of individuals , the construction industry and financial institutions ; an evidence - based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits .


### 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 . ### 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 . particular attention shall be paid to avoiding the temperature on any inner surface of the building dropping below the dew - point temperature .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies and promoting just and inclusive societies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### at global level , to consolidate and support democracy , rule of law and human rights , support civil society organisations , further stability and peace and address other global challenges including migration and mobility ; ### at global level , to consolidate and support democracy , rule of law , human rights , and gender equality ; support civil society organisations , build peace , prevent conflict and promote just and inclusive societies , further stability and address other global challenges including migration , mobility and climate change ;


### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind . ### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream conflict prevention and peace - building , climate change , environmental protection , gender equality and women’s empowerment and conflict sensitivity and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principles of leaving no one behind .


### the commission shall establish appropriate risk assessment , monitoring and evaluation procedures for measures pursuant to this article . ### a ) the commission shall undertake rigorous and systematic ex ante conflict analysis which fully integrates gender analysis , risk assessment , monitoring and evaluation procedures for measures pursuant to this article . assessments shall evaluate the impact of each measure pursuant to this article beyond the immediate military capabilities of partner countries , in order to ensure that they are conflict sensitive and gender - sensitive , that do no harm and actively contribute to human security and sustainable peace . monitoring and evaluation processes shall draw extensively on analyses and testimonies from civil society and diverse women and girls to assess the impact of each measure on the conflict and gender dynamics in each relevant country context .


### cooperation and interventions under this regulation shall be programmed , except for rapid response actions referred to in article 4 . ### all cooperation and interventions under this regulation shall be conflict - and gender sensitive . cooperation and interventions under this regulation shall be programmed , except for rapid response actions referred to in article 4


### programming may envisage cooperation activities funded from different allocations listed in article 6 and from other union programmes according to their basic acts . ### the partners’ commitments and performance , established on the basis of criteria such as political reform , gender equality , good governance , human rights , and economic and social development ;


### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency , such as crises or immediate threats to democracy , the rule of law , human rights or fundamental freedoms , the commission may amend multiannual indicative programmes referred to in articles 12 and 13 of this regulation by implementing acts adopted in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in article 35 . ### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency , such as crises or immediate threats to democracy , peace , the rule of law , human rights or fundamental freedoms , the commission may amend multiannual indicative programmes referred to in articles 12 and 13 of this regulation by implementing acts adopted in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in article 35 .


### in the event of duly justified imperative grounds of urgency , such as crises including natural or man - made disasters , immediate threats to democracy , the rule of law , human rights or fundamental freedoms , the commission may adopt action plans and measures or amendments to existing action plans and measures , as immediately applicable implementing acts , in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 35 . ### in the event of duly justified imperative grounds of urgency , such as crises including natural or man - made disasters , immediate threats to democracy , peace , the rule of law , human rights or fundamental freedoms , the commission may adopt action plans and measures or amendments to existing action plans and measures , as immediately applicable implementing acts , in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 35 .


### an annual estimate of the overall spending related to climate action and biodiversity shall be made on the basis of the indicative programming documents adopted . the funding allocated under this regulation shall be subject to an annual tracking system based on the methodology of the organisation for economic cooperation and development , without excluding the use of more precise methodologies where these are available , integrated into the existing methodology for performance management of union programmes , to quantify the expenditure related to climate action and biodiversity at the level of the action plans and measures referred to in article 19 and recorded within evaluations and the annual report . ### an annual estimate of the overall spending related to climate action and biodiversity , conflict prevention and peace - building , and gender equality shall be made on the basis of the indicative programming documents adopted . the funding allocated under this regulation shall be subject to an annual tracking system based on the methodology of the organisation for economic cooperation and development , without excluding the use of more precise methodologies where these are available , integrated into the existing methodology for performance management of union programmes , to quantify the expenditure related to climate action and biodiversity , conflict prevention and peace - building , and gender equality at the level of the action plans and measures referred to in article 19 and recorded within evaluations and the annual report .


### good governance , democracy , rule of law and human rights ### good governance , democracy , rule of law , human rights and gender equality


### promoting the protection and fulfilment of women ' s and girls ' rights , including economic , labour and social rights , and sexual and reproductive health and rights , and preventing sexual and gender - based violence in all forms ; ### promoting the protection and fulfilment of women ' s and girls ' rights and empowerment , including economic , labour and social rights , and sexual and reproductive health and rights , and preventing and protecting them from sexual and gender - based violence in all forms ; this includes promoting access to all to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and comprehensive sexuality education ; promoting cooperation in research and innovation for new and improved tools for sexual and reproductive healthcare including family planning , particularly in low resource settings ;


### supporting universal access to sufficient , affordable , safe and nutritious food , particularly for those in the most vulnerable situations , and strengthening food security and nutrition , particularly in countries facing protracted or recurrent crises ### supporting universal access to sufficient , affordable , safe and nutritious food , particularly for those in the most vulnerable situations , inter alia children under five , adolescents , girls and women , particularly during pregnancy and breastfeeding , strengthening food security and nutrition , particularly in countries facing protracted or recurrent crises and fostering multi - sectoral nutrition - sensitive approaches to agriculture , women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment , health , social protection and education ;


### fighting against any form of violence , corruption and organised crime and money laundering ; ### address the needs , including the ones of diverse women in conflict affected situations or post - conflict situations , relating to the rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of armed conflicts ;


### —upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms for all , contributing to forging societies in which participation , non - discrimination , tolerance , justice and accountability , solidarity and equality prevail . respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all shall be monitored , promoted and strengthened in accordance with the principles of universality , indivisibility and interdependence of human rights . the scope of the programme includes civil , political , economic , social and cultural rights . human rights challenges shall be addressed while invigorating civil society and protecting and empowering human rights defenders , also in relation to shrinking space for their actions . ### —upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms for all , contributing to forging societies in which participation , non - discrimination , tolerance , justice and accountability , solidarity and equality prevail . respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all shall be monitored , promoted and strengthened in accordance with the principles of universality , indivisibility and interdependence of human rights . the scope of the programme includes civil , political , economic , social and cultural rights and will address inter alia : the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination ; the rights of lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans and intersex persons , including measures to decriminalise homosexuality ; the rights of women as set out in the un convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and the optional protocol thereto , including measures to combat all forms of violence against women and girls , particularly female genital mutilation , forced and arranged marriages , crimes of ‘ honour’ , domestic and sexual violence , and trafficking in women and girls ; the rights of the child , as set out in the un convention on the rights of the child and the optional protocols .


### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels , including in emergency and crisis situations ; ### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all level , including early childhood development , including through universal access to comprehensive sexuality education , with a focus on in emergency and crisis situations with a particular priority on strengthening public education systems ;


### where the commission finds that it has reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , it shall send a written notification to that member state , setting out the grounds on which it based its finding ### where the commission finds that it has reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , it shall send a written notification to that member state , setting out the grounds on which it based its finding . the commission shall , without delay , inform the european parliament and the council of such notification and its contents .


### consumers are essential to achieving the flexibility necessary to adapt the electricity system to variable , distributed renewable generation . technological progress in grid management and renewable generation has unlocked many opportunities for consumers , and healthy competition on retail markets will be essential to ensuring the market - driven deployment of innovative new services that cater to the consumers ' changing needs and abilities , while increasing system flexibility . by empowering consumers to participate in the energy market more , and participate in new ways , citizens should benefit from the internal market in electricity and the union ' s renewable targets should be attained . ### consumers are essential to achieving the flexibility necessary to adapt the electricity system to variable , distributed renewable generation . technological progress in grid management and renewable generation has unlocked many opportunities for consumers , and healthy competition on retail markets will be essential to ensuring the market - driven deployment of innovative new services that cater to the consumers ' changing needs and abilities , while increasing system flexibility . however , the lack of real time or near real time information provided to consumers about their energy consumption , in particular due to the slow roll - out of smart meters , has prevented them from being active participants in the energy market and the energy transition . by empowering consumers and providing them with the tools to participate in the energy market more , and participate in new ways , citizens should benefit from the internal market in electricity and the union ' s renewable targets should be attained .


### all consumers should be able to benefit from directly participating in the market , in particular by adjusting their consumption according to market signals and in return benefit from lower electricity prices or other incentive payments . the benefits of this active participation are likely to increase over time when electric vehicles , heat pumps and other flexible loads become more competitive . consumers should be enabled to participate in all forms of demand response and therefore should have the possibility to opt for having a smart metering system and a dynamic electricity pricing contract . this should allow them to adjust their consumption according to real time price signals that reflect the value and cost of electricity or transportation in different time periods , while member states should ensure a reasonable exposure of consumers to the wholesale price risk . member states should also ensure that those consumers who choose not to actively engage in the market are not penalised but instead their informed decision making on the options available to them should be facilitated in the manner that is the most suitable for domestic market conditions . ### all consumers should be able to benefit from directly participating in the market , in particular by adjusting their consumption according to market signals and in return benefit from lower electricity prices or other incentive payments . the benefits of this active participation are likely to increase over time when electric vehicles , heat pumps and other flexible loads become more competitive . consumers should be enabled to participate in all forms of demand response and therefore should have the possibility to benefit from the full roll - out of smart metering systems , and in cases where such a roll out has been negatively assessed , they should be able to opt for having a smart metering system and a dynamic electricity pricing contract . this should allow them to adjust their consumption according to real time price signals that reflect the value and cost of electricity or transportation in different time periods , while member states should ensure a reasonable exposure of consumers to the wholesale price risk . member states should also ensure that those consumers who choose not to actively engage in the market are not penalised but instead their informed decision making on the options available to them should be facilitated in the manner that is the most suitable for domestic market conditions .


### when it comes to deciding at national level on the smart metering deployment , it should be possible to base this on an economic assessment . should that assessment conclude that the introduction of such metering systems is economically reasonable and cost - effective only for consumers with a certain amount of electricity consumption , member states should be able to take that into account when proceeding with implementation . ### when it comes to deciding at national level on the smart metering deployment , it should be possible to base this on an economic assessment . this economic assessment should take into account the long term benefits of smart metering deployment for the whole value chain , in particular for better network management , more precise planning and identification of network losses . should that assessment conclude that the introduction of such metering systems is cost - effective only for consumers with a certain amount of electricity consumption , member states should be able to take that into account when proceeding with implementation . this assessment should however be reviewed regularly and at least every two years in light of the fast evolving technological developments .


### currently different models for the management of data have been developed or are under development in the member states following the deployment of smart metering systems . independently of the data management model it is important that member states put in place transparent rules under which data can be accessed under non - discriminatory conditions and ensure the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection as well as the impartiality of the entities which handle data . ### currently different models for the management of data have been developed or are under development in the member states following the deployment of smart metering systems . independently of the data management model it is important that member states put in place transparent rules under which data can be accessed and exchanged under non - discriminatory conditions and in an effective manner and ensure the highest level of data integrity , cybersecurity and data protection as well as the impartiality of the entities which handle data . member states should also ensure that consumers remain in control and owners of the consumption data , in particular by being able to identify themselves , give or withdraw consent in an easy manner in accordance with union data protection legislation .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this directive , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in order to determine a common european data format and non - discriminatory and transparent procedures for accessing the data on metering , consumption data as well as data required for consumer switching . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council36 . __________________ 36 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this directive , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in order to determine a common european data format and non - discriminatory and transparent procedures for accessing the data on metering , consumption data as well as data required for consumer switching . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council36 . in order to ensure that such a common european data format supports marked - based competition and contributes to ensuring interoperability between energy services , the commission may request if appropriate that data standards are drawn up by the relevant european standardisation organisations . __________________ 36 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### ' non - frequency ancillary service ' means a service used by a transmission or distribution system operator for steady state voltage control , fast reactive current injections , inertia and black start capability ; ### ' non - frequency ancillary service ' means a service used by a transmission or distribution system operator for steady state voltage control , fast reactive current injections , inertia for local grid stability , short - circuit current and black start capability ;


### member states shall ensure that , where a final customer wishes to conclude a contract with an aggregator , such engagement shall not require the consent of the final customer ' s supplier . ### member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to conclude a contract with an aggregator , and that where a final customer wishes to conclude a contract with an independent aggregator , such engagement shall not require the consent of the final customer ' s supplier .


### where relevant system users that are not shareholders or members of the local energy community connected to the distribution network operated by a local energy community shall be subject to fair and cost - reflective network charges . if such system users and local energy communities cannot reach an agreement on network charges , both parties may request the regulatory authority to determine the level of network charges in a relevant decision ; ### where relevant system users that are not shareholders or members of the local energy community connected to the distribution network operated by a local energy community , established and operated pursuant to [ new item ] , shall , pursuant to , be subject to fair and cost - reflective network charges and other rights of distribution system users ;


### member states that proceed with deployment shall adopt and publish the minimum functional and technical requirements for the smart metering systems to be rolled out in their territories in line with the provisions laid down in article 20 and annex iii . member states shall ensure the interoperability of these smart metering systems as well as their connectivity with consumer energy management platforms . to this respect , member states shall have due regard to the use of relevant available standards including those enabling interoperability , best practices and the importance of the development of the internal market in electricity . ### member states that proceed with smart metering deployment shall adopt and publish the minimum functional and technical requirements for the smart metering systems to be rolled out in their territories in line with the provisions laid down in article 20 and annex iii . member states shall ensure the user - centricity of smart metering systems , the interoperability of these smart metering systems as well as their connectivity with consumer energy management platforms . to this respect , member states shall have due regard to the use of relevant available standards including those enabling interoperability , best practices and the importance of the development of data exchange , future and innovative energy services , the deployment of smart grids and the internal market in electricity .


### member states that proceed with deployment shall adopt and publish the minimum functional and technical requirements for the smart metering systems to be rolled out in their territories in line with the provisions laid down in article 20 and annex iii . member states shall ensure the interoperability of these smart metering systems as well as their connectivity with consumer energy management platforms . to this respect , member states shall have due regard to the use of relevant available standards including those enabling interoperability , best practices and the importance of the development of the internal market in electricity . ### member states that proceed with deployment shall adopt and publish the minimum functional and technical requirements for the smart metering systems to be rolled out in their territories in line with the provisions laid down in article 20 . member states shall ensure the interoperability of these smart metering systems as well as their connectivity with consumer energy management platforms . to this respect , member states shall have due regard to the use of relevant available standards including those enabling interoperability on the data model and application layer level , best practices and the importance of the development of the internal market in electricity . for existing smart metering systems , the requirements must be met , when the metering system is replaced by a new one .


### where smart metering is positively assessed as a result of cost - benefit assessment referred to in article 19 , or systematically rolled out , member states shall implement smart metering systems in accordance with european standards , the provisions in annex iii , and in line with the following principles : ### where smart metering is positively assessed as a result of cost - benefit assessment referred to in article 19 , or systematically rolled out , member states shall implement smart metering systems in accordance with european standards , and in line with the following principles :


### the privacy and data protection of final customers is ensured in compliance with relevant union data protection and privacy legislation ; ### the privacy and data protection of final customers is ensured in compliance with relevant union data protection and privacy legislation ; it shall in particular be possible for the final customer to have access to whom and when other parties access their personal data in order to be able to enforce their rights under union data protection legislation ;


### ensuring access to customer consumption data , the provision , for optional use , of an easily understandable harmonised format at national level for consumption data , and prompt access for all customers to such data pursuant to articles 23 and 24 ; ### ensuring non - discriminatory access to customer consumption data , the provision , for optional use , of an easily understandable harmonised format at national level for consumption data , and prompt access for all customers to such data pursuant to articles 23 and 24 ;


### such assessment shall take into consideration the methodology for a cost - benefit analysis and the minimum functionalities for smart metering defined in the commission recommendation 2012 / 148 / eu as well as best available techniques for ensuring the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection . ### such assessment shall be based on the methodology for a cost - benefit analysis and the minimum functionalities for smart metering defined in the commission recommendation 2012 / 148 / eu as well as best available techniques for ensuring the highest level of cybersecurity and data protection . the commission shall ensure that this methodology is used in a consistent manner across the union .


### subject to that assessment , member states or , where a member state has so provided , the designed competent authority , shall prepare a timetable with a target of up to 10 years for the deployment of smart metering systems . where roll - out of smart meters is assessed positively , at least 80 % of final customers shall be equipped with smart metering systems within 8 years from the date of their positive assessment or by 2020 for those member states that have initiated deployment before entering into force of this directive . ### subject to that assessment , member states or , where a member state has so provided , the designed competent authority , shall prepare a timetable with a target of up to 5 years for the deployment of smart metering systems . where roll - out of smart meters is assessed positively , at least 80 % of final customers shall be equipped with smart metering systems within 5 years from the date of their positive assessment or by 2020 for those member states that have initiated deployment before entering into force of this directive .


### to overcome these market failures and to ensure that smes continue to play their role as the foundation for the union economy´s competitiveness , small and medium sized enterprises need extra support through debt and equity instruments to be established under the sme window of the investeu fund established by regulation [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council52 . the loan guarantee facility put in place under regulation no 1287 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council53 has a proven added value and is expected to bring a positive contribution to at least 500 000 smes ; a successor will be established under the sme window of the investeu fund . __________________ 52 com 439 final 53 regulation no 1287 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing a programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium - sized enterprises and repealing decision no 1639 / 2006 / ec . ### to overcome these market failures and to ensure that smes continue to play their role as the foundation for the union economy´s competitiveness , small and medium sized enterprises need extra support through debt and equity instruments to be established under the sme window of the investeu fund established by regulation [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council52 . the loan guarantee facility put in place under regulation no 1287 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council53 has a proven added value and is expected to bring a positive contribution to at least 500 000 smes ; a successor will be established under the sme window of the investeu fund . more attention should be paid to better communication and public campaigns in order to increase awareness of the availability of the programme for smes . __________________ 52 com 439 final 53 regulation no 1287 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing a programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and small and medium - sized enterprises and repealing decision no 1639 / 2006 / ec .


### the programme should provide effective support for smes throughout their life - cycle . it should build on the unique knowledge and expertise developed with regard to smes and industrial sectors and on a long experience in working with european , national and regional stakeholders . this support should build on the successful experience of the enterprise europe network as a one - stop - shop to improve smes competitiveness and develop their business in the single market and beyond . the network plans to continue delivering services on behalf of other union programmes , notably for the horizon2020 programme , using the financial resources of these programmes . also the mentoring scheme for new entrepreneurs should remain the tool to enable new or aspiring entrepreneurs to gain business experience by matching with an experienced entrepreneur from another country and thus allow strengthening entrepreneurial talents . the programme should further strive to grow and extend its geographical coverage and thus offer wider range of matching possibilities to entrepreneurs in complementarity with other union initiatives where relevant . ### the programme should provide effective support for smes throughout their life - cycle . it should build on the unique knowledge and expertise developed with regard to smes and industrial sectors and on a long experience in working with european , national and regional stakeholders . this support should build on the successful experience of the enterprise europe network as a one - stop - shop to improve smes competitiveness and develop their business in the single market and beyond . the network plans to continue delivering services on behalf of other union programmes , notably for the horizon2020 programme , using the financial resources of these programmes . also the mentoring scheme for new entrepreneurs should remain the tool to enable new or aspiring entrepreneurs to gain business experience by matching with an experienced entrepreneur from another country and thus allow strengthening entrepreneurial talents . the programme should further strive to grow and extend its geographical coverage and thus offer wider range of matching possibilities to entrepreneurs in complementarity with other union initiatives where relevant . every effort should be made to achieve reasonably geographically balanced distribution of the funds .


### the programme should promote synergies and complementarities with respect to the digital europe programme established by regulation [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council73 which aims to promote the digitalisation of the union economy and the public sector . __________________ 73 com 434 final ### the programme should promote synergies and complementarities with respect to the digital europe programme established by regulation [ … ] of the european parliament and of the council73 which aims to promote the digitalisation of the union economy and the public sector and increased cybersecurity . __________________ 73 com 434 final


### to improve the functioning of the internal market , and especially to protect and empower citizens , consumers and businesses , in particular micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , by enforcement of union law , facilitation of market access , standard setting , and by promoting human , animal and plant health and animal welfare ; as well as to enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of member states and between the competent authorities of member states and the commission and the decentralised union agencies ; ### to improve the functioning of the internal market , and especially to protect and empower citizens , consumers and businesses , in particular micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , by enforcement of union law , facilitation of market access , standard setting , and by promoting human , animal and plant health and animal welfare ; as well as to enhance cooperation and sharing of best practices between the competent authorities of member states and between the competent authorities of member states and the commission and the decentralised union agencies ;


### facilitating smes’ access to markets , supporting them in addressing global and societal challenges and business internationalisation , and strengthening union industrial leadership in global value chains , including the enterprise europe network ; ### facilitating smes’ access to markets , supporting them in addressing global , environmental and societal challenges and business internationalisation , and strengthening union industrial leadership in global value chains , including the enterprise europe network ;


### evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process . ### evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner , but at least every two years , to feed into the decision - making process .


### 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 , on the basis of the monitoring conducted in accordance with article 20 , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall also include a comprehensive evaluation of the procedures , objectives and eligibility criteria for the priorities of the ongoing funding period . based on the results of this interim evaluation , recommendations for a review of the programme shall be proposed .


### it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the eu ets as the cornerstone of europe’s climate policy , and progress on the other aspects of energy union17 . implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost - efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions . __________________ 17 com80 , establishing a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy ### it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the eu ets as the cornerstone of europe’s climate policy , and progress on the other aspects of energy union17 , while ensuring that these other aspects , such as those related to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources , enhance the goals of the eu ets and do not undermine its market effectiveness . implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost - efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions . __________________ 17 com80 , establishing a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy


### to cover administrative expenses of the management of the community scheme . ### in paragraph 3 , the following subparagraph is inserted : ' in addition , revenues may be used for one or more of the following : to cover administrative expenses of the management of the community scheme . to fund financial measures in favour of sectors or subsectors that are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to significant indirect costs that are actually incurred from greenhouse gas emission costs passed on in electricity prices , provided that these measures meet the conditions set out in article 10a . '