### a public or private law body , an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person , responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations ; ### a public or private law body , an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person , as well as collectives of the aforementioned , responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations ;


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural , remote , naturally constrained and mountainous areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ;


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . commission shall ensure that financial and performance control and audit functions are performed to the same high - level standards of continuous improvement across all member states while fully respecting the principles of subsidiarity and flexibility .


### achievement of the objectives referred to in articles 5 and 6 shall be assessed on the basis of common indicators related to output , result and impact . the set of common indicators shall include : ### achievement of the objectives referred to in articles 5 and 6 shall be assessed implementing results - based approach on the basis of common indicators related to output , result and impact . the set of common indicators shall include :


### member states shall ensure that the interventions based on the types of interventions which are listed in annex ii to this regulation , including the definitions set out in article 3 and the definitions to be formulated in the cap strategic plans set out in article 4 , respect the provisions of paragraph 1 of annex 2 to the wto agreement on agriculture . ### interventions based on the types of interventions which are listed in annex ii to this regulation , including the definitions set out in article 3 and the definitions to be formulated in the cap strategic plans set out in article 4 , shall respect the provisions of paragraph 1 of annex 2 to the wto agreement on agriculture .


### schemes for the climate and the environment ### schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare


### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year : ### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall subtract from the amount of basic income support to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year :


### where member states having applied the basic payment scheme as laid down in section 1 of chapter i of title iii of regulation no 1307 / 2013 decide not to grant the basic income support based on payment entitlements , the payment entitlements allocated under regulation no 1307 / 2013 shall expire on 31 december 2020 . ### where member states having applied the basic payment scheme as laid down in section 1 of chapter i of title iii of regulation no 1307 / 2013 decide not to grant the basic income support based on payment entitlements , the payment entitlements allocated under regulation no 1307 / 2013 shall expire on 31 december 2020 . member states which have already completed the internal alignment of payment entitlements may decide to waive the payment entitlements earlier .


### member states may grant coupled income support to genuine farmers under the conditions set out in this subsection and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant coupled income support to genuine farmers under the conditions set out in this subsection and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . if they decide to grant coupled income support , they must ensure that this does not result in distortions of competition in the internal market .


### the start - up of rural business linked to agriculture and forestry or farm household income diversification ; ### the start - up and development of rural business activities linked to agriculture , forestry , bioeconomy and circular economy , tourism and other sectors in rural areas or farm household income diversification ;


### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i . ### based on the strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i .


### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the break - down in annual milestones . ### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the breakdown in annual milestones . in member states with fully or partially regionalised strategic plans referred to in article 93 , subparagraph two , the targets can be broken down either fully or partially by region .


### eip operational groups shall form part of the eip . they shall draw up a plan for innovative projects to be developed , tested , adapted or implemented shall be based on the interactive innovation model which has as key principles : ### eip operational groups shall form part of the eip and may be established by producer and interbranch organizations . they shall draw up a plan for innovative projects to be developed , tested , adapted or implemented shall be based on the interactive innovation model which has as key principles :


### member states shall ensure that comprehensive , complete , timely and reliable data sources are established to enable effective follow - up of policy progress towards objectives using output , result and impact indicators . ### member states shall ensure that comprehensive , timely and reliable data sources are established to enable effective follow - up of policy progress towards objectives using output , result and impact indicators .


### the annual review meeting shall aim at examining the performance of each plan , including progress made towards achieving established targets , any issues affecting performance and past or future actions to be taken to address them . ### the annual review meeting shall aim at examining the performance of each plan , including progress made towards achieving established targets and overarching union environmental and climate objectives , any issues affecting performance and past or future actions to be taken to address them .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , whether within or outside their initial sector of activity or self - employment . measures should reflect the prospective needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted to 25% . companies should be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures .


### in compliance with the principle of sound financial management , financial contributions from the egf should not replace but should , where possible , complement support measures which are available for beneficiaries within the union funds or other union policies or programmes . ### in compliance with the principle of sound financial management , financial contributions from the egf cannot replace but rather should , where possible , complement support measures which are available for beneficiaries within the union funds or other union policies or programmes . nor can the egf’s financial contribution replace national measures or replace measures that are the responsibility of dismissing companies under national law or collective agreements and should instead create real european added value .


### in the interest of the beneficiaries , assistance should be made available as quickly and efficiently as possible . the member states and the union institutions involved in the egf decision - making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the egf . therefore , the budgetary authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the commission , not requiring a commission proposal for the mobilisation of the egf anymore . ### in the interest of the beneficiaries , assistance should be delivered quickly and efficiently . the member states and the union institutions involved in the egf decision - making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify and adapt procedures to specific needs so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the egf . therefore , the budgetary authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the commission , not requiring a commission proposal for the mobilisation of the egf anymore .


### in the event of an enterprise closing down , displaced workers may be helped to take over some or all of the activities of their former employer . ### in the event of an enterprise closing down , displaced workers may be helped to take over some or all of the activities of their former employer and the member state in which the enterprise is located may advance the funds that are required urgently to make this possible .


### considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce , the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be a mandatory horizontal element of any coordinated package of personalised services offered . ### considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce , the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be promoted as one of the elements comprising the coordinated package of personalised services offered .


### the measures supported by the egf shall not substitute passive social protection measures . ### the measures supported by the egf shall not under any circumstances substitute passive social protection measures .


### the confirmation that , where the dismissing enterprise has continued its activities after the lay - offs , it has complied with its legal obligations governing the redundancies ; ### the confirmation that , where the dismissing enterprise has continued its activities after the lay - offs , it has complied with all its legal obligations governing the redundancies and has provided for its workers accordingly ;


### the member states shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and targeted information to multiple audiences , including targeted information to beneficiaries , local and regional authorities , social partners , the media and the public . ### the member states should conduct effective communication activities and shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and targeted information to multiple audiences , including targeted information to beneficiaries , local and regional authorities , social partners , the media and the public .


### the commission shall implement information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes based on its experience with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the egf and ensuring that union citizens and workers know about the egf . ### the commission shall promote the dissemination of existing best practice in the area of communication , and implement information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes based on its experience , with the aim of raising the profile of the egf , raising awareness of the egf’s eligibility criteria and applications procedures , improving the egf’s effectiveness and ensuring that union citizens and workers know about the egf .


### the type of measures and main results , explaining the challenges , lessons learned , synergies and complementarities with other eu funds and indicating , whenever possible , the complementarity of measures with those funded by other union or national programmes in line with the eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring ; ### the type of measures and main results , explaining the challenges , lessons learned , synergies and complementarities with other eu funds , particularly esf + and indicating , whenever possible , the complementarity of measures with those funded by other union or national programmes in line with the eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring ;


### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ; ### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality and type of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ;


### by 1 august 2021 and every two years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 1309 / 2013 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , measures funded , including statistics on the indicators set out in the annex , and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other union funds , in particular esf + , and information relating to the winding - up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility . ### by 1 august 2021 and every two years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 1309 / 2013 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the performance and results achieved by the egf against the objectives set out , and shall in particular contain information relating to sound financial management , applications submitted , decisions adopted , measures funded , including statistics on the indicators set out in the annex , and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other union funds , in particular esf + , and information relating to the winding - up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility .


### the evaluations referred to in paragraph 1 shall include relevant statistics on the financial contributions , broken down by member state . ### the evaluations referred to in paragraph 1 shall include relevant statistics on the financial contributions , broken down by sector and member state .


### technical measures should contribute to achieving the cfp objectives to fish at maximum sustainable yield levels , reduce unwanted catches and eliminate discards and to contribute to the achievement of good environmental status as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council18 . _________________ 18 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . ### technical measures should contribute to achieving the cfp objectives to fish so as to restore and maintain fish stocks at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield , reduce unwanted catches and eliminate discards and to contribute to the achievement of good environmental status as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council18 . _________________ 18 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practice . _________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 . ### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the elimination of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practices . _________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 .


### in light of advice from stecf , fishing with static nets in ices divisions iiia , via , vib , viib , viic , viij and viik and ices sub - areas viii , ix , x and xii east of 27° w in waters with a charted depth of more than 600 metres should continue to be prohibited to provide protection for sensitive deep - sea species . ### in light of advice from stecf , fishing with static nets in ices divisions iiia , via , vib , viib , viic , viij and viik and ices sub - areas viii , ix , x and xii east of 27° w in waters with a charted depth of more than 600 metres should continue to be prohibited to provide protection for sensitive deep - sea species unless member states show , through scientific studies in consultation with stecf or through the implementation of specific management making use of regionalisation , which could involve reducing the vessels operating in the area , reducing fishing months , etc . , or through multiannual plans , that these fisheries have a very low level of shark bycatches or discards .


### for certain rare fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced . ### for certain fish species that are rare or whose biological characteristics make them especially vulnerable to overexploitation , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced .


### in order to assist the catching sector implement the landing obligation , member states should put in place measures to facilitate the storage and the finding of outlets for marine species which are below the minimum conservation reference size . these measures should include support for investment in the construction and adaptation of landing sites and shelters or support for investment to add value to fishery products . ### in order to assist the catching sector implement and to ensure a level playing field by having full compliance with the landing obligation , member states should put in place measures to facilitate the storage and the finding of outlets for marine species which are below the minimum conservation reference size . these measures should include support for investment in the construction and adaptation of landing sites and shelters or support for investment to add value to fishery products .


### in cases where scientific advice indicates that there are significant unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits and therefore not subject to the application of the landing obligation , member states should carry out pilot projects with the aim of exploring ways to reduce such catches and with a view to introducing appropriate technical measures to achieve this aim . ### in cases where scientific advice indicates that there are significant unwanted catches of species , member states should carry out pilot projects with the aim of exploring ways to reduce such catches and with a view to introducing appropriate technical measures to achieve this aim .


### member states in conjunction with stakeholders can develop joint recommendations for appropriate technical measures that deviate from the baselines in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the cfp . ### member states in conjunction with stakeholders should develop joint recommendations for appropriate and sustainable technical measures based on the best available scientific advice that deviate from the baselines in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the cfp , even if there is no multiannual plan .


### in developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans , regional groups of member states should ensure the objectives of the cfp are not jeopardised by ensuring that the protection of juveniles of marine species should be respected while ensuring that no distortion is introduced into the market and that no market for fish below minimum conservation reference sizes is created . ### in developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans , regional groups of member states should contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp ensuring that the protection of juveniles of marine species is respected while ensuring that no distortion occurs in the market for fish below minimum conservation reference sizes in accordance with article 15 of this regulation .


### where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species , the commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats , in addition to or by way of derogation to this regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with union law . those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock , to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks which may threaten the status of a stock . they could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods . ### where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species , the commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts , in line with the procedures laid down in article 12 of regulation 1380 / 2013 , establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats , in addition to or by way of derogation to this regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with union law . those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock , to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks which may threaten the status of a stock . they could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods .


### the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited ; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted ; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans ; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited ; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted ; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans or outside the framework of a multiannual plan if needed ; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and based on stecf assessment . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### by the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter the commission should report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this regulation , on the basis of information supplied by member states and the relevant advisory councils and following evaluation by the stecf . this report should assess the extent to which technical measures both regionally and at union level have contributed to achieving the objectives and in reaching the targets of this regulation . on the basis of that report , where at regional level there is evidence that the objectives and targets have not been met , member states within that region should submit a plan setting out the corrective actions to be taken to ensure those objectives and targets can be met . the commission should also propose to the european parliament and to the council any necessary amendments to this regulation on the basis of that report . ### by the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter the commission is to report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this regulation , on the basis of information supplied by member states and the relevant advisory councils and following evaluation by the stecf . this report should assess the extent to which technical measures both regionally and at union level have contributed to achieving the objectives and in reaching the targets of this regulation . on the basis of that report , where at regional level there is evidence that the objectives and targets have not been met , member states within that region should submit a plan setting out the corrective actions to be taken to ensure those objectives and targets can be met . the commission should also propose to the european parliament and to the council any necessary amendments to this regulation on the basis of that report .


### this regulation shall apply to activities pursued by union fishing vessels and nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , in the fishing zones referred to in article 5 as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries when fishing in union waters . ### this regulation shall apply to activities pursued by union fishing vessels and nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , in the fishing zones referred to in article 5 , in waters of third countries and high seas as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries when fishing in union waters , without prejudice to existing rules applicable in third country waters or rfmos .


### as tools to support the implementation of the common fisheries policy , technical measures shall contribute to the objectives of the cfp set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and in particular in paragraphs 2 , 3 and 5 and of that article . ### as tools to support the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems as part of the common fisheries policy , technical measures shall contribute to the objectives of the cfp in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and in particular in paragraphs 2 , 3 and 5 and of that article .


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved . ### contribute to ensuring that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved .


### ‘ outermost regions’ means waters around the outermost regions as referred to in the first paragraph of article 349 of the treaty divided into three sea basins : west atlantic , east atlantic and indian ocean ; ### ‘ union waters in the indian ocean and the west atlantic’ means waters around guadeloupe , french guyana , martinique , mayotte , réunion island and saint martin under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of a member state .


### ‘ sensitive species’ means a species whose conservation status , including its habitat , distribution , population size and population condition is adversely affected by pressures arising from human activities , including fishing activities . sensitive species , in particular , include species listed in annexes ii and iv of directive 92 / 43 / eec , species covered by directive 2009 / 147 / ec and species whose protection is necessary to achieve good environmental status under directive 2008 / 56 / ec ; ### ‘ sensitive species’ means a species whose conservation status , including its habitat , distribution , population size or population condition is adversely affected by pressures arising from human activities , including fishing activities . sensitive species , in particular , include species listed in annexes ii and iv of directive 92 / 43 / eec , species covered by directive 2009 / 147 / ec and species whose protection is necessary to achieve good environmental status under directive 2008 / 56 / ec ;


### ‘ small pelagic species’ means mackerel , herring , horse mackerel , anchovy , sardine , blue whiting , argentine , sprat , boarfish ; ### ‘ small pelagic species’ means mackerel , herring , horse mackerel , anchovy , sardine , blue whiting , argentine , sprat , boarfish , bogue , sardinella aurita and sardinella maderensis ;


### when caught as bycatch , species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released . ### when caught as bycatch , species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released as well as recorded in accordance with commission implementing decision 2016 / 1251 .


### measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in article 4 . ### measures adopted pursuant to paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the targets set out in article 4 .


### measures adopted pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in article 4 . ### measures adopted pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of this article shall aim at achieving the targets set out in article 4 .


### measures adopted pursuant to in paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the target set out in article 4 . ### measures adopted pursuant to in paragraph 4 of this article shall aim at achieving the targets set out in article 4 .


### where the best available scientific advice recommends an amendment of the list of areas in annex ii , including the addition of new areas , the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts , pursuant to the procedure laid down in article 11 and 11 of regulation 1380 / 2013 . when adopting such amendments , the commission shall give particular attention to the mitigation of negative effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas . ### where the best available scientific advice recommends an urgent amendment of the list of areas in annex ii , the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts , pursuant to the procedure laid down in article 11 and 11 of regulation 1380 / 2013 . when presenting a proposal with such amendments , the commission shall provide a full map of the vulnerable area and give particular attention to the mitigation of negative socio - economic and environmental effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas .


### member states may conduct pilot projects with the aim of exploring methods for the avoidance , minimisation and elimination of unwanted catches of the species not subject to catch limits . those pilot projects shall take account of the opinions of the relevant advisory councils and be based on best available scientific advice . ### member states should conduct pilot projects with the aim of exploring methods for the avoidance , minimisation and elimination of unwanted catches of the species not subject to catch limits . those pilot projects shall take account of the opinions of the relevant advisory councils and be based on best available scientific advice .


### where the results of those pilot studies or other scientific advice indicate that unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits are significant , member states may establish technical measures to reduce those unwanted catches in accordance with the procedure set out in article 19 of regulation 1380 / 2013 . those technical measures shall apply solely to fishing vessels flying the flag of that member state . ### where the results of those pilot studies or other scientific advice indicate that unwanted catches of species which are not subject to catch limits are significant , member states should establish technical measures to avoid or as far as possible reduce those unwanted catches in accordance with the procedure set out in article 19 of regulation 1380 / 2013 or in article 18 and 19 of this regulation . those technical measures shall apply solely to fishing vessels flying the flag of that member state .


### in annex xi for the outermost regions . ### in annex xi for the union waters in the indian ocean and the west atlantic .


### derogate from the measures set out in annexes v to xi for a specific area or time period , provided it can be demonstrated that those measures have no conservation benefit in that area or period or that the alternative measures achieve the same objectives . ### derogate from the measures set out in annexes v to xi for a specific area or time period , provided it can be demonstrated based on the best available scientific advice that those measures have no conservation benefit in that area or period or that the alternative measures achieve the same objectives .


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in part a of annexes v to x they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species . ### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes listed in part a of annexes v to x they shall respect the objective of ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species . joint recommendations shall be based on the best available scientific advice and shall not put control and enforcement measures at risk .


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species , in comparison to the common fishing practices .


### the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in article 3 and in particular for the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species . ### the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in article 3 of this regulation and article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and in particular for the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species . the measures shall be at least as stringent as technical measures applicable under union law .


### horse mackerel horse mackerel ### 15 cm1 __________________ 1 no minimum conservation reference size shall apply to horse mackerel caught in waters adjacent to the azores islands and under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of portugal . 15 cm1 , 1a __________________ 1 no minimum conservation reference size shall apply to horse mackerel caught in waters adjacent to the azores islands and under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of portugal . 1a the catching and unloading of horse mackerel of between 12 cm and 14 cm in size shall be permitted within a maximum volume of 5% of the total allowable catch of that species .


### the following codend mesh sizes shall apply in the outermost regions : ### the following codend mesh sizes shall apply in union waters in the indian ocean and in the west atlantic :


### each member state should designate an authority responsible for the exchange of supplementary information in connection to alerts on return in order to ensure efficient and swift cooperation among the member states . ### each member state should designate a national authority that is fully operational 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , and responsible for the exchange of supplementary information on third - country nationals who are the subject of a return decision in order to ensure efficient and swift cooperation among the member states .


### alerts on return should be deleted as soon as the member state or competent authority that issued the return decision in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec has been informed that the return has taken place . where a return decision is accompanied by an entry ban , the latter should be entered in sis in accordance with article 24 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] . in such cases member states should take all necessary measures to ensure that no time - gap exist between the moment in which the third - country national leaves the schengen area and the activation of the alert on the entry ban in sis . ### alerts on return should be automatically deleted as soon as the alert expires , in accordance with the examination procedure . they should also be deleted as soon as the member state or competent authority that issued the return decision in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec has been informed that the return has taken place , or , where necessary , in accordance with the provisions on the compatibility of alerts .


### alerts should be kept in sis only for the time required to fulfil the purposes for which they were entered . in accordance with article 34 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] the review period for alerts on third - country nationals is five years . ### alerts should be kept in sis only for the time required to fulfil the purposes for which they were entered . in accordance with article 34 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] the review period for alerts on the return of third - country nationals is five years .


### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered immediately in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec , and in accordance with the provisions on the compatibility of alerts laid down in article&#160 ; 23b of regulation 2018 / xxx .


### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis as soon as possible when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### each member state shall designate an authority responsible for the exchange of supplementary information on third - country nationals subject to return in accordance with the provisions of the sirene manual laid down in article 8 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] . ### each member state shall designate a national authority that is fully operational 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , and is responsible for the exchange of supplementary information on third - country nationals who are the subject of a return decision in accordance with the provisions of the sirene manual laid down in article 8 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] . the migration office shall be the member states’ single contact point for the exchange of supplementary information on return alerts and shall make it possible for the appropriate measures to be taken when a third - country national has been registered in the sis for that purpose and is found following a hit on a return alert .


### cs - sis shall notify the member states about their alerts on return for which the period for voluntary departure has expired . ### cs - sis shall automatically notify the member states about their alerts on return for which the period for voluntary departure has expired .


### as far as not established in this regulation , the provisions on responsibilities of the member states and the agency , the entry and processing of alerts , the conditions to access and retention of alerts , data processing , data protection , liability and monitoring and statistics laid down in articles 6 to 19 , article 20 - as well as in articles 21 , 22 , 28 , 29 and 33 to 54 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] shall apply to data entered and processed in sis in accordance with this regulation . ### as far as not established in this regulation , the provisions on responsibilities of the member states and the agency , the entry , processing , updating and compatibility of alerts , the conditions to access and retention of alerts , data processing , data protection , liability and monitoring and statistics laid down in articles 6 to 19 , article 20 - as well as in articles 21 , 22 , 28 , 29 and 33 to 54 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] shall apply to data entered and processed in sis in accordance with this regulation .


### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that : ### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed grassland and harvested wood products ; referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that :


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu’s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation and the consistency with other legislative acts , its contribution to the eu’s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate .


### ensure that no more 3m redfish is retained onboard its vessels after the estimated date when 100 % of the 3m redfish tac is taken ; ### ensure that no more 3m redfish is retained onboard its vessels after the estimated date when 100 % of the 3m redfish tac is taken , save where authorised by the cem ;


### at least 48 hours before its estimated time of arrival in port , an authorized vessel or its representative on its behalf , shall advise the competent port authority of its estimated time of arrival , the estimated quantity of greenland halibut retained onboard , and information on the division or divisions where the catches were taken ; ### at least 48 hours before its estimated time of arrival in port , an authorized vessel or its representative on its behalf , shall advise the port’s competent fisheries control authority of its estimated time of arrival , the estimated quantity of greenland halibut retained onboard , and information on the division or divisions where the catches were taken ;


### each member state shall inspect each landing of greenland halibut in its ports and prepare an inspection report in the format prescribed in annex iv . c of the cem , and send it to the commission with the efca in copy , within 10 working days from the date on which the inspection was completed . the psc - 3 report shall identify and provide details of any infringement of the regulation detected during the port inspection . it shall include all relevant information available in reference to infringements detected at sea during the current trip of the inspected fishing vessel . the commission shall post the information to the nafo mcs website . ### each member state shall inspect each landing of greenland halibut in its ports and prepare an inspection report in the format prescribed in annex iv . c of the cem , and send it to the commission with the efca in copy , within 14 working days from the date on which the inspection was completed . the psc - 3 report shall identify and provide details of any infringement of the regulation detected during the port inspection . it shall include all relevant information available in reference to infringements detected at sea during the current trip of the inspected fishing vessel . the commission shall post the information to the nafo mcs website .


### fill out the surveillance report form set out in annex iv . a of the cem . if the inspector has made a volumetric or catch composition evaluation of the content of a haul , the surveillance report shall include all relevant information regarding the composition of the tow , and refer the method used for the volumetric evaluation ; ### fill out the surveillance report form set out in annex iv . a of the cem . in the event that the inspector has been able to make a volumetric or catch composition evaluation of the content of a haul , the surveillance report shall include all relevant information regarding the composition of the tow , and refer the method used for the volumetric evaluation ;


### the volume of raw milk covered by such negotiations does not exceed 3 , 5 % of total union production , ### in article 149 , paragraph 2 , point , the point is replaced by the following : “ the volume of raw milk covered by such negotiations does not exceed 5 % of total union production , ”


### providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to adjust production in favour of products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations , in particular with regard to product quality and protection of the environment ; ### article 157 paragraph 1 , point is replaced by the following : “ providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to adjust production in favour of products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations , in particular with regard to product quality and protection of the environment and animal welfare ; ”


### contributing to the management of by - products and the reduction and management of waste ; ### in article 157 , paragraph 1 , letter c , the point xiv is replaced by the following : “ contributing to the management and valorisation of by - products and the reduction and management of waste ; ”


### the management of by - products . ### in article 164 , paragraph 4 , the point n is replaced by the following : “ the management and valorisation of by - products . ”


### the amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period and in 2020 does not exceed 30 % of the amount granted in 2013 ; and ### in article 214a , the point a is replaced by the following : “a ) the total amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period and”


### a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication shall comply with a specification which shall include at least : the name to be protected as a designation of origin or geographical indication , as it is used , whether in trade or in common language , and only in the languages which are or were historically used to describe the specific product in the defined geographical area ; a description of the product , including the raw materials , if appropriate , as well as the principal physical , chemical , microbiological or organoleptic characteristics of the product ; the definition of the geographical area delimited with regard to the link referred to in point or of this paragraph , and , where appropriate , details indicating compliance with the requirements of article 5 ; evidence that the product originates in the defined geographical area referred to in article 5 or ; a description of the method of obtaining the product and , where appropriate , the authentic and unvarying local methods as well as information concerning packaging , if the applicant group so determines and gives sufficient product - specific justification as to why the packaging must take place in the defined geographical area to safeguard quality , to ensure the origin or to ensure control , taking into account union law , in particular that on the free movement of goods and the free provision of services ; details establishing the following : the link between the quality or characteristics of the product and the geographical environment referred to in article 5 ; or where appropriate , the link between a given quality , the reputation or other characteristic of the product and the geographical origin referred to in article 5 ; the name and address of the authorities or , if available , the name and address of bodies verifying compliance with the provisions of the product specification pursuant to article 37 and their specific tasks ; any specific labelling rule for the product in question . ### article 7 - paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : “1 . a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication shall comply with a specification which shall include at least : the name to be protected as a designation of origin or geographical indication , as it is used , whether in trade or in common language , and only in the languages which are or were historically used to describe the specific product in the defined geographical area ; a description of the product , including the raw materials , if appropriate , as well as the principal physical , chemical , microbiological or organoleptic characteristics of the product ; the definition of the geographical area delimited with regard to the link referred to in point or of this paragraph , and , where appropriate , details indicating compliance with the requirements of article 5 ; evidence that the product originates in the defined geographical area referred to in article 5 or ; a description of the method of obtaining the product and , where appropriate , the contribution to sustainable development , the authentic and unvarying local methods as well as information concerning packaging , if the applicant group so determines and gives sufficient product - specific justification as to why the packaging must take place in the defined geographical area to safeguard quality , to ensure the origin or to ensure control , taking into account union law , in particular that on the free movement of goods and the free provision of services ; ”


### technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for reducing casualty numbers . in order to minimise the number of fatalities , some of the relevant new technologies need to be introduced . ### technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for reducing casualty and road accident numbers . in order to minimise the number of fatalities , some of the relevant new technologies need to be introduced .


### intelligent speed assistance , lane - keeping systems , driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably . in addition , those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too . therefore , harmonised rules and test procedures for the type - approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type - approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at union level . ### intelligent speed assistance , lane - keeping systems , driver drowsiness , attention and distraction monitoring and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably . in addition , those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too . therefore , harmonised rules and test procedures for the type - approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type - approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at union level .


### intelligent speed assistance , lane - keeping systems , driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably . in addition , those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too . therefore , harmonised rules and test procedures for the type - approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type - approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at union level . ### advanced emergency braking systems , intelligent speed assistance , lane - keeping systems , turning assistance , driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably . the driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction recognition systems should work without any facial recognition . in addition , those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too . therefore , harmonised rules and test procedures for the type - approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type - approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at union level . it should also be ensured that these systems can be inspected , and thus operated safely , throughout the life cycle of the vehicle .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of accident data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a very short timeframe before , during and after a triggering action is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . in addition , only anonymised data that can be used for accident research should be collected and stored . moreover , such recorders should be capable of recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be solely used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken without the possibility of identifying the owner or the holder of the vehicle .


### any processing of personal data , such as information about the driver processed in event data recorders or information about the driver on drowsiness and attention monitoring or advanced distraction recognition , should be carried out in accordance with eu legislation on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation28 . in addition , the processing of personal data collected through the 112 - based ecall in - vehicle system is subject to specific safeguards29 . __________________ 28 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . 29 regulation 2015 / 758 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 concerning type - approval requirements for the deployment of the ecall in - vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec , oj l 123 , 19 . 5 . 2015 , p . 77 . ### any processing of personal data , such as information about the driver processed in event data recorders or information about the driver on drowsiness and attention monitoring or advanced distraction recognition , should be carried out in accordance with eu legislation on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation28 . in addition , the processing of personal data collected through the event data recorder and the 112 - based ecall in - vehicle system is subject to specific safeguards29 . __________________ 28 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . 29 regulation 2015 / 758 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 concerning type - approval requirements for the deployment of the ecall in - vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec , oj l 123 , 19 . 5 . 2015 , p . 77 .


### given the emphasis of eu vehicle safety regulations to protect vulnerable road users , inter alia , by ensuring adequate visibility for drivers , public and private entities should refrain from requiring the affixing of any kind of label , vignette or sticker meant for whichever purpose to any part of the transparent surface of the vehicles’ glazing . furthermore , national authorities should enforce that windscreens and side windows are indeed kept clear of labels , vignettes , stickers and any other vision impairing items as to not negate the effectiveness of the union law on visibility for drivers . ### given the emphasis of eu vehicle safety regulations to protect vulnerable road users , inter alia , by ensuring adequate visibility for drivers , public and private entities should consider viable alternatives to the affixing of any kind of label , vignette or sticker meant for whichever purpose to any part of the transparent surface of the vehicles’ glazing . furthermore , national authorities should enforce that windscreens and side windows are indeed kept clear of non - compulsory labels , vignettes , stickers and any other vision impairing items as to not negate the effectiveness of the union law on visibility for drivers .


### automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region of 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error . as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at union level . ### automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region more than 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error or interaction of human error with vehicle and / or infrastructure . as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements that are efficient and suitable for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at union level .


### the union should continue to promote the development of technical requirements for tyre noise , rolling resistance and wet grip performance of tyres at the united nations level . this is because un regulation no 117 now contains these detailed provisions . the process of adapting the requirements on tyres to take account of technical progress should continue at united nations level , in particular to ensure that tyre performance is also assessed at the end of a tyre ' s life in its worn state and to promote the idea that tyres should meet the requirements throughout their life and not be replaced prematurely . existing requirements in regulation no 661 / 2009 relating to tyre performance should be replaced by equivalent un regulations . ### the union should continue to promote the development of technical requirements for tyre noise , rolling resistance and wet grip performance of tyres at the united nations level . this is because un regulation no 117 now contains these detailed provisions . the process of adapting the requirements on tyres to take account of technical progress should be rapidly and ambitiously continued at united nations level , in particular to ensure that tyre performance is also assessed at the end of a tyre ' s life in its worn state and to promote the idea that tyres should meet the requirements throughout their life and not be replaced prematurely . to ensure that rigorous standards are met , existing requirements in regulation no 661 / 2009 relating to tyre performance should be monitored and evaluated , and should be replaced when tyre performance can be improved within the european union .


### for the type - approval of newly - manufactured tyres with regard to their safety and environmental performance . ### for the type - approval of newly - manufactured tyres with regard to their safety and environmental performance in terms of reduction of noise and air pollution .


### ' vulnerable road user ' means a road user using a two - wheel powered vehicle or a non - motorised road user , such as a cyclist or a pedestrian ; ### ' vulnerable road user ' means a road user using a two - wheel powered vehicle or a non - motorised road user , such as a cyclist , a pedestrian or a wheelchair user ;


### ' vulnerable road user ' means a road user using a two - wheel powered vehicle or a non - motorised road user , such as a cyclist or a pedestrian ; ### ' vulnerable road user ' means a road user using a two - wheel or three - wheel powered vehicle , or an electrically powered personal transportation device , or a non - motorised road user , such as a cyclist or a pedestrian ;


### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal with speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ; ### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to support the driver in adapting to the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing a feedback based on the speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ;


### ' advanced emergency braking system ' means a system which can automatically detect a potential collision and activate the vehicle braking system to decelerate the vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision ; ### ‘ advanced emergency braking system’ means a system which can automatically detect a potential collision and automatically activate the vehicle braking system at the last possible moment to decelerate the vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision ;


### ' event data recorder ' means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before , during and after a collision ; ### ' event data recorder ' means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information with respect of the necessary time period and not more than five seconds when a collision happens ;


### ‘ automated vehicle’ means a motor vehicle designed and constructed to move autonomously for extended periods of time without continuous human supervision ; ### ‘ assisted or automated vehicle’ means a motor vehicle designed and constructed to move autonomously for certain periods of time without continuous human supervision ;


### pedestrians , cyclists , vision and visibility ; ### pedestrians , cyclists , steppers and skaters vision and visibility ;


### vehicles shall be equipped with an accurate tyre pressure monitoring system capable of giving an in - vehicle warning to the driver when a loss of pressure occurs in a tyre , in the interests of optimum fuel consumption and road safety , over a wide range of road and environmental conditions . ### vehicles shall be equipped with an accurate tyre pressure monitoring system capable of giving an in - vehicle warning to the driver when a loss of pressure occurs in a tyre over a wide range of road and environmental conditions .


### extending the detection capability to also include vulnerable road users ahead of the motor vehicle in the second phase . ### extending the detection capability to also include vulnerable road users , such as cyclists , pedestrian or wheelchairs users , ahead of the motor vehicle in the second phase .


### the type - approval of event data recorders as separate technical units . ### the type - approval of accident data recorders as separate technical units .


### driver readiness monitoring systems ; ### driver attention monitoring systems ;


### in order to ensure the safe operation of automated vehicles on public roads , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 12 to lay down requirements relating to the systems and other items listed in points to of paragraph 1 of this article , and to lay down detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type - approval of automated vehicles with regard to those requirements . ### in order to ensure the safe operation of assisted and automated vehicles on public roads , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 12 to lay down requirements relating to the systems and other items listed in points to of paragraph 1 of this article , and to lay down detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type - approval of automated vehicles with regard to those requirements .


### it is in the interest of a coherent approach to personal data protection throughout the union , and of the free movement of personal data within the union , to align as far as possible the data protection rules for union institutions and bodies with the data protection rules adopted for the public sector in the member states . whenever the provisions of this regulation are based on the same concept as the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , those two provisions should be interpreted homogeneously , in particular because the scheme of this regulation should be understood as equivalent to the scheme of regulation 2016 / 679 . ### it is in the interest of a coherent approach to personal data protection throughout the union , and of the free movement of personal data within the union , to align the data protection rules for union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies with the data protection rules adopted for the public sector in the member states . whenever the provisions of this regulation are based on the same concept as the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , those two provisions should under the case law of the court of justice of the european union1a , be interpreted homogeneously , in particular because the scheme of this regulation should be understood as equivalent to the scheme of regulation 2016 / 679 . _________________ 1a judgment of the court of justice of 9 march 2010 , commission v germany , c - 518 / 07 , ecli : eu : c : 2010 : 125 , paragraphs 26 and 28 .


### the processing of special categories of personal data may be necessary for reasons of public interest in the areas of public health without consent of the data subject . such processing should be subject to suitable and specific measures so as to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons . in that context , ‘ public health’ should be interpreted as defined in regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council15 , namely all elements related to health , namely health status , including morbidity and disability , the determinants having an effect on that health status , health care needs , resources allocated to health care , the provision of , and universal access to , health care as well as health care expenditure and financing , and the causes of mortality . such processing of data concerning health for reasons of public interest should not result in personal data being processed for other purposes by third parties . _________________ 15 regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on community statistics on public health and health and safety at work . ### the processing of special categories of personal data may be necessary for reasons of public interest in the areas of public health without consent of the data subject . such processing should be subject to proportionate , suitable and specific measures so as to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons . in that context , ‘ public health’ should be interpreted as defined in regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council15 , namely all elements related to health , namely health status , including morbidity and disability , the determinants having an effect on that health status , health care needs , resources allocated to health care , the provision of , and universal access to , health care as well as health care expenditure and financing , and the causes of mortality . such processing of data concerning health for reasons of public interest should not lead to any further processing for other purposes . _________________ 15 regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on community statistics on public health and health and safety at work .


### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties or internal rules of union institutions and bodies may impose restrictions concerning specific principles and the rights of information , access to and rectification or erasure of personal data , the right to data portability , confidentiality of electronic communications as well as the communication of a personal data breach to a data subject and certain related obligations of the controllers , as far as necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard public security , the prevention , investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , including the protection of human life especially in response to natural or manmade disasters , internal security of union institutions and bodies , other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , the keeping of public registers kept for reasons of general public interest or the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others , including social protection , public health and humanitarian purposes . ### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties may impose ad hoc restrictions concerning specific principles and the rights of information , access to and rectification or erasure of personal data , the right to data portability , confidentiality of electronic communications as well as the communication of a personal data breach to a data subject and certain related obligations of the controllers , as far as limited in time , necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard public security , the prevention , investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , including the protection of human life especially in response to natural or manmade disasters , internal security of union institutions and bodies , other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , the keeping of public registers kept for reasons of general public interest or the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others , including social protection , public health and humanitarian purposes .


### this regulation applies to the processing of personal data by all union institutions and bodies insofar as such processing is carried out in the exercise of activities which fall , wholly or partially within the scope of union law . ### this regulation applies to the processing of personal data by all union institutions , agencies and bodies .


### conditions applicable to children ' s consent in relation to information society services ### conditions applicable to child ' s consent in relation to information society services


### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties or , in matters relating to the operation of the union institutions and bodies , internal rules laid down by the latter may restrict the application of articles 14 to 22 , 34 and 38 , as well as article 4 in so far as its provisions correspond to the rights and obligations provided for in articles 14 to 22 , when such a restriction respects the essence of the fundamental rights and freedoms and is a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard : ### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties may restrict the application of articles 14 to 22 , 34 and 38 , as well as article 4 in so far as its provisions correspond to the rights and obligations provided for in articles 14 to 22 , when such a restriction respects the fundamental rights and freedoms and is a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard :


### following the adoption of proposals for a legislative act and of recommendations or proposals to the council pursuant to article 218 tfeu and when preparing delegated acts or implementing acts , which have an impact on the protection of individuals ' rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of personal data , the commission shall consult the european data protection supervisor . ### in the course of the legislative process and of recommendations or proposals to the council pursuant to article 218 tfeu and when preparing delegated acts or implementing acts relating to the protection of natural persons ' rights and freedoms with regard to processing , the commission shall consult the european data protection supervisor .


### the data protection officer may be a staff member of the union institution or body , or fulfil the tasks on the basis of a service contract . ### the data protection officer shall be a staff member of the union institution , body , office or agency .


### a transfer of personal data to a third country or international organisation may take place where the commission has decided pursuant to article 45 of regulation 2016 / 679 that an adequate level of protection is ensured in the third country , a territory or one or more specified sectors within that third country , or within the international organisation and the personal data are transferred solely to allow tasks covered by the competence of the controller to be carried out . ### a transfer of personal data to a third country or international organisation may take place where the commission has adopted an implementing act pursuant to article 45 of regulation 2016 / 679 which stipulates that an adequate level of protection is ensured in the third country , a territory or one or more specified sectors within that third country , or within the international organisation and the personal data are transferred solely to allow tasks covered by the competence of the controller to be carried out . the implementing act shall provide for a mechanism for a periodic review , at least every four years , which shall take into account all relevant developments in the third country or the international organisation . the implementing act shall further indicate its territorial and sectorial application and shall identify the supervisory authority . chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 shall apply .


### the enlargement policy of the union is an investment in peace , security and stability in europe . it provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the union and the aspiring member states . the prospect of union membership has a powerful transformative effect , embedding positive democratic , political , economic and societal change . ### the enlargement policy of the union is an investment in peace , security , stability and prosperity in europe . it provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the union and the aspiring member states . the prospect of union membership has a powerful transformative effect , embedding positive democratic , political , economic and societal change .


### the european commission reaffirmed the firm , merit - based prospect of eu membership for the western balkans in its communication ' a credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced eu engagement with the western balkans ' 16 . this is a strong message of encouragement for the whole western balkans and a sign of the eu’s commitment to their european future . __________________ 16 com 65 final available at https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / sites / beta - political / files / communication - credible - enlargement - perspective - western - balkans_en . pdf ### the european commission reaffirmed the firm , reform - based and merit - based prospect of eu membership for the western balkans in its communication ' a credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced eu engagement with the western balkans ' 16 . this is a strong message of encouragement for the whole western balkans and a sign of the eu’s commitment to their european future . __________________ 16 com 65 final available at https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / sites / beta - political / files / communication - credible - enlargement - perspective - western - balkans_en . pdf


### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights17 . assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . __________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 . ### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , minority rights , social inclusion and non - discrimination . assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights17 . assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . __________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 .


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , strengthening the development benefits of migration , facilitating legal and labour migration , enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling . ### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , strengthening the development benefits of migration , facilitating legal and labour migration , enhancing border control , making humanitarian assistance available and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings , migrant smuggling and other forms of crime .


### in order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective , this regulation should be able to contribute to actions under other programmes , as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs . ### in order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective , this regulation should be able to contribute to actions under other eu programmes , as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver effective results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation .


### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions . ### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges such as human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment , natural disasters , and irregular migration and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the union to respond to unforeseen needs , while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the financial regulation for other policies , namely carry - overs and re - commitments of committed funds , to ensure an efficient use of the eu funds both for the eu citizens and the beneficiaries listed in annex i , thus maximising the eu funds available for the eu external action interventions .


### the general objective of ipa iii shall be to support the beneficiaries listed in annex i in adopting and implementing the political , institutional , legal , administrative , social and economic reforms required by those beneficiaries to comply with union values and to progressively align to union rules , standards , policies and practices with a view to union membership , thereby contributing to their stability , security and prosperity . ### the general objective of ipa iii shall be to support the beneficiaries listed in annex i in adopting and implementing the political , institutional , legal , administrative , social and economic reforms required by those beneficiaries to comply with union values and to progressively align to union rules , standards , policies and practices with a view to union membership , thereby contributing to their stability , security and prosperity , as well as to more rapid progress in the eu accession process .


### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels ; ### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels , from national to regional and local ;


### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society . ### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy , develop the digital economy and society , and create conditions for the development of entrepreneurship .


### to support territorial and cross - border cooperation . ### to support territorial , interregional and cross - border cooperation .


### the ipa programming framework shall take relevant national strategies and sector policies into due account . ### the ipa programming framework shall take relevant eu macro - regional and national strategies and sector policies into due account .


### establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law . interventions in this area shall aim at : establishing independent , accountable and efficient judicial systems , including transparent and merit - based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation , evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing ; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders , manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need ; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime , trafficking in human beings , migrants smuggling , money laundering / financing of terrorism and corruption ; promoting and protecting human rights , rights of persons belonging to minorities including roma as well as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms , including freedom of the media and data protection . ### establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law . interventions in this area shall aim at : establishing independent , accountable and efficient judicial systems , including transparent and merit - based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation , evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing ; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders , manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need ; providing humanitarian assistance and developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime , trafficking in human beings , migrants smuggling , money laundering / financing of terrorism and corruption ; promoting and protecting human rights , rights of persons belonging to minorities including roma and other national minorities and social groups , as well as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms , including freedom of the media and data protection .


### reforming public administrations in line with the principles of public administration . interventions shall aim at : strengthening public administration reform frameworks ; improving strategic planning and inclusive and evidence - based policy and legislative development ; enhancing professionalisation and de - politicisation of public service by embedding meritocratic principles ; promoting transparency and accountability ; improving quality and delivery of services , including adequate administrative procedures and the use of citizen centred egovernment ; strengthening public financial management and the production of reliable statistics . ### reforming public administrations at all levels , in line with the principles of public administration . interventions shall aim at : strengthening public administration reform frameworks ; improving strategic planning and inclusive and evidence - based policy and legislative development ; enhancing professionalisation and de - politicisation of public service by embedding meritocratic principles ; promoting transparency and accountability ; improving quality and delivery of services , including adequate administrative procedures and the use of citizen centred egovernment ; strengthening public financial management and the production of reliable statistics ; strengthening decentralisation .