### activities will build a knowledge base and deliver solutions to : sustainably manage and use natural resources from land and sea - and enhance the role of terrestrial and aquatic systems as carbon sinks ; ensure food and nutrition security , providing safe , healthy and nutritious diets ; accelerate the transition from a fossil - based linear economy to a resource efficient , resilient , low emission , low - carbon circular economy , and supporting the development of a sustainable bio - based economy and the blue economy ; and develop resilient and vibrant rural , coastal and urban areas . ### activities will build a knowledge base and deliver solutions to : ensuring that biodiversity is maintained in the face of growing demand on natural resources , sustainably manage and use natural resources from land and aquatic environments - and enhance the role of terrestrial and aquatic systems as carbon sinks ; ensure food and nutrition security , providing safe , healthy and nutritious diets ; accelerate the transition from a fossil - based linear economy to a resource efficient , resilient , low emission , low - carbon circular economy , and supporting the development of a sustainable bio - based economy and the blue economy ; and develop resilient and vibrant rural , coastal and urban areas .


### they will help to maintain and enhance the provision of biodiversity and secure the long - term provision of ecosystem services , climate adaptation and carbon sequestration . they will help reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions , waste and pollution from primary production , processing , consumption and other human activities . they will trigger investments , supporting the shift towards a circular economy , bioeconomy and blue economy , whilst protecting environmental health and integrity . ### they will help to maintain and enhance the provision of biodiversity and secure the long - term provision of ecosystem services , climate adaptation and carbon sequestration . they will further help reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions , waste and pollution from primary production , processing , consumption and other human activities . they will trigger investments , supporting the shift towards a circular economy , bioeconomy and blue economy , whilst protecting environmental health and integrity . they will support finding solutions to maintain the multi - functionality of the union agriculture and to enhance the locality of the food production .


### –sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources in agriculture and forestry ; alternatives to fossil - based resources and adoption of circular economy principles ; ### –sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture and forestry ; alternatives to fossil - based resources and adoption of circular and bioeconomy principles , nutrient recovery and circulation concepts for resilient agriculture and food chain ; ;


### –modern food safety and authenticity systems , enhancing consumer confidence in the food system ; ### –modern food safety and authenticity systems , enhancing consumer confidence in the food system , including technologies that assist traceability and clean labelling of the products ;


### research and innovation activities under this cluster contribute in particular to the implementation of the goals of : the environmental action programme , the common agricultural policy , the common fisheries policy , the food law legislation , the maritime policy , the circular economy action plan , the eu bioeconomy strategy , and the 2030 climate and energy framework as well as eu legal provisions to reduce air pollution . ### research and innovation activities under this cluster contribute in particular to the implementation of the goals of : the common agricultural policy , the environmental action programme , the common fisheries policy , the food law legislation , the maritime policy , the circular economy action plan , the eu bioeconomy strategy , the eu forest strategy and the 2030 climate and energy framework as well as eu legal provisions to reduce air pollution .


### the combined effects of population growth , resource scarcity and overexploitation , environmental degradation , climate change and migration create unprecedented challenges which require food system transformation . 20 current food production and consumption are largely unsustainable while we are confronted with the double burden of malnutrition , characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity . future food systems need to deliver sufficient safe , healthy and quality food for all , underpinned by resource efficiency , sustainability , linking land and sea , reducing food waste , enhancing food production from the seas and oceans and encompassing the entire ' food value chain ' from producers to consumers – and back again . this needs to go hand in hand with development of the food safety system of the future and the design , development and delivery of tools , technologies and digital solutions that provide significant benefits for consumers and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the food value chain . furthermore , there is a need to foster behavioural changes in food consumption and production patterns as well as to engage primary producers , industry , retailers , food service sectors , consumers , and public services . __________________ 20 swd 319 final : european research and innovation for food and nutrition security ### the combined effects of population growth , resource scarcity and overexploitation , environmental degradation , climate change and migration create unprecedented challenges which require food system transformation . 20 especially the food security and sustainable production of protein is a global challenge for which answers must be found . current food production and consumption are to some extent unsustainable while we are confronted with the double burden of malnutrition , characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity . future food systems need to aim at carbon neutrality and deliver sufficient safe , healthy and quality food for all , underpinned by resource efficiency , sustainability , linking land and aquatic environments , reducing food waste , enhancing food production from the aquatic environments and encompassing the entire ' food value chain ' from producers to consumers – and back again . this needs to go hand in hand with development of the food safety system of the future and the design , development and delivery of tools , technologies and digital solutions that provide significant benefits to all actors of the food chain and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the food value chain . furthermore , there is a need to foster behavioural changes in food consumption and production patterns as well as to engage primary producers , industry , retailers , food service sectors , consumers , and public services . __________________ 20 swd 319 final : european research and innovation for food and nutrition security


### human activities are exerting increasing pressure on soils , seas and oceans , water , air , biodiversity and other natural resources . nourishing the planet ' s growing population is directly dependent on the health of natural systems and resources . however , combined with climate change , humanity ' s growing demand for natural resources creates environmental pressures that go far beyond sustainable levels , affecting ecosystems and their capacity to provide services for human well - being . the concepts of the circular economy , the bioeconomy and the blue economy provide an opportunity to balance environmental , social and economic goals and to set human activities on a path to sustainability . ### human activities are exerting increasing pressure on soils , seas and oceans , water , air , biodiversity and other natural resources . nourishing the planet ' s growing population is directly dependent on agriculture and food production as well as on the health of natural systems and resources . however , combined with climate change , humanity ' s growing demand for natural resources creates environmental pressures that go far beyond sustainable levels , affecting ecosystems and their capacity to provide services for human well - being . the concepts of the circular economy , the bioeconomy and the blue economy provide an opportunity to balance environmental , social and economic goals and to set human activities on a path to sustainability .


### as these challenges are complex , interlinked and global in nature , activities will follow a systemic approach , cooperating with member states and international partners , with other funding sources and with other policy initiatives . this will involve user - driven exploitation of environmental big data sources , such as those from copernicus , egnos / galileo , inspire , eosc , geoss , ceos , emodnet . ### as these challenges are complex , interlinked and global in nature , activities will follow a systemic approach , cooperating with member states and international partners , with other funding sources and with other policy initiatives . this will involve user - driven exploitation of environmental big data sources , such as those from copernicus , egnos / galileo , inspire , eosc , geoss , ceos , emodnet . the practical approach can be maintained by using the already existing networks established by other programs such as european innovation partnership in the common agriculture policy .


### the level of road transport taxation still differs considerably within the union . therefore , certain restrictions , which also indirectly affect the freedom to provide vehicle hiring services , remain justified in order to avoid fiscal distortions . consequently , member states should have the option to limit the length of time a vehicle hired in a member state other than the one of establishment of the undertaking hiring it can be used within their respective territories . ### the level of road transport taxation still differs considerably within the union . therefore , certain restrictions , which also indirectly affect the freedom to provide vehicle hiring services , remain justified in order to avoid fiscal distortions . consequently , member states should have the option to limit , under conditions , the length of time a vehicle hired in a member state other than the one of establishment of the undertaking hiring it can be used within their respective territories .


### it is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of interreg , including each member state ' s share of the global amounts for the cross - border cooperation , the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation , the potential available to member states concerning flexibility between those components . compared to the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the share for cross - border cooperation should be reduced , while the share for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation should be increased because of the integration of maritime cooperation , and a new outermost regions’ cooperation component should be created . ### it is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of interreg , including each member state ' s share of the global amounts for the cross - border cooperation , the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation , the potential available to member states concerning flexibility between those components .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes : one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ‘ strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ , com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should cover programmes to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to assist with formation and operation of european groupings of territorial cooperation as well as eu macro - regional strategies set up or to be set up and programmes to improve the analysis of development trends . interregional project - based cooperation throughout the union should be maintained , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries’ regions .


### third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme shall delegate staff to the joint secretariat of that programme or shall set up a branch office in its respective territory , or shall do both . ### third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme may delegate staff to the joint secretariat of that programme and / or shall set up a branch office or a contact point in its respective territory .


### the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities , and should also include maritime cross - border cooperation . transnational cooperation should cover larger territories on the mainland of the union , whereas maritime cooperation should cover territories around sea - basins and integrate cross - border cooperation on maritime borders during the programming period 2014 - 2020 . maximum flexibility should be given to continue implementing previous maritime cross - border cooperation within a larger maritime cooperation framework , in particular by defining the territory covered , the specific objectives for such cooperation , the requirements for a project partnership and the setting - up of sub - programmes and specific steering committees . ### the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities . transnational cooperation should cover larger territories on the mainland of the union , whereas maritime cooperation should cover territories around sea - basins that extend geographically beyond those covered by cross - border programmes . maximum flexibility should be given to continue implementing previous maritime cross - border cooperation within a larger maritime cooperation framework , in particular by defining the territory covered , the specific objectives for such cooperation , the requirements for a project partnership and the setting - up of sub - programmes and specific steering committees .


### the values of output and result indicators for selected interreg operations and values achieved by interreg operations . ### the values of output and result indicators for selected interreg operations and values achieved by finalized interreg operations .


### the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities , and should also include maritime cross - border cooperation . transnational cooperation should cover larger territories on the mainland of the union , whereas maritime cooperation should cover territories around sea - basins and integrate cross - border cooperation on maritime borders during the programming period 2014 - 2020 . maximum flexibility should be given to continue implementing previous maritime cross - border cooperation within a larger maritime cooperation framework , in particular by defining the territory covered , the specific objectives for such cooperation , the requirements for a project partnership and the setting - up of sub - programmes and specific steering committees . ### the transnational cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities , and should also include maritime cooperation . .


### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of migrants . ### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union may also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of migrants .


### third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme shall delegate staff to the joint secretariat of that programme or shall set up a branch office in its respective territory , or shall do both . ### third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme shall set up a branch office in its respective territory .


### however , an interreg programme covering support from an external financing instrument of the union shall be submitted by the member state hosting the prospective managing authority no later than six months after the adoption by the commission of the relevant strategic programming document under article 10 or where required under the respective basic act of one or more of an external financing instrument of the union . ### however , an interreg programme covering support from an external financing instrument of the union shall be submitted by the member state hosting the prospective managing authority no later than twelve months after the adoption by the commission of the relevant strategic programming document under article 10 or where required under the respective basic act of one or more of an external financing instrument of the union .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the new component on interregional innovation investments should be used to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood and contribute to implementing the communication from the commission ‘ strengthening innovation in europe’s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### the member state hosting the prospective managing authority , shall submit an interreg programme to the commission by [ date of entry into force plus nine months ; ] on behalf of all participating member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries or octs . ### the member state hosting the prospective managing authority , shall submit one or more interreg programmes to the commission by [ date of entry into force plus twelve months ; ] on behalf of all participating member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries or octs .


### the contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union , to a small project fund within an interreg programme shall not exceed eur 20 000 000 or 15% of the total allocation of the interreg programme , whichever is lower . ### the total contribution from the erdf or , where applicable , an external financing instrument of the union to one or more small project funds within an interreg programme shall not exceed 20 % of the total allocation for the interreg programme .


### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . ### in order to foster prosperity and support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal .


### transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation interreg programmes may cover : ### transnational cooperation interreg programmes may cover :


### the member state hosting the prospective managing authority , shall submit an interreg programme to the commission by [ date of entry into force plus nine months ; ] on behalf of all participating member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries or octs . ### the member state hosting the prospective managing authority , shall submit an interreg programme to the commission by [ date of entry into force plus twelve months ; ] on behalf of all participating member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries or octs .


### based on the experience with cross - border and transnational cooperation during the programming period 2014 - 2020 in outermost regions , where the combination of both components within a single programme per cooperation area has not brought about sufficient simplification for programme authorities and beneficiaries , a specific outermost regions’ component should be established in order to enable outermost regions to cooperate with their neighbouring countries and territories in the most effective and simple way . ### based on the experience with cross - border and transnational cooperation during the programming period 2014 - 2020 in outermost regions , where the combination of both components within a single programme per cooperation area has not brought about sufficient simplification for programme authorities and beneficiaries , a specific outermost regions’ component should be established in order to enable outermost regions to cooperate with their neighbouring countries , territories and regions in the most effective and simple way .


### external cross - border cooperation , between adjacent land border regions of at least one member state and of one or more of the following : ### external cross - border cooperation , between adjacent land or maritime border regions of at least one member state and of one or more of the following :


### ipa iii assistance should mainly focus on assisting the ipa beneficiaries 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 . ipa assistance should continue to support the efforts of the ipa beneficiaries to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through the implementation of union macro - regional strategies . in addition , ipa assistance should address security , migration and border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , enhancing border control and pursuing common efforts in the fight against irregular migration and migrant smuggling . ### ipa iii assistance should mainly focus on assisting the ipa beneficiaries 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 as well as regional and local development . ipa assistance should continue to support the efforts of the ipa beneficiaries to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through the implementation of union macro - regional strategies . in addition , ipa assistance should address security , migration and border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , enhancing border control and pursuing common efforts in the fight against irregular migration and migrant smuggling .


### technical assistance to each interreg programme shall be reimbursed as a flat rate by applying the percentages set out in paragraph 2 to the eligible expenditure included in each payment application pursuant to [ points or of article 85 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] as appropriate . ### technical assistance to each interreg programme shall mainly be reimbursed as a flat rate by applying the percentages set out in paragraph 2 to the eligible expenditure included in each payment application pursuant to [ points or of article 85 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] as appropriate . pre - financing of technical assistance , as an exception to the flat rate reimbursement , can be used in the starting phase of the programmes in order to ensure a smooth launch of programme operations .


### as a flat rate in accordance with article [ 50 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] . ### direct staff costs of an operation may be calculated at a flat rate of up to 20 % of the direct costs other than the direct staff costs of that operation , without there being a requirement for the member state to perform a calculation to determine the applicable rate .


### the interreg programme cannot be implemented as planned due to problems in relations between the participating countries . ### in justified cases , where the interreg programme cannot be implemented as planned due to serious problems in relations between the participating countries .


### regulation [ new cpr ] of the european parliament and of the council21 sets out provisions common to the erdf and certain other funds and regulation [ new erdf ] of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out provisions concerning the specific objectives and the scope of the erdf support . it is now necessary to adopt specific provisions in relation to the european territorial cooperation goal where one or more member states cooperate across borders with regard to effective programming including provisions on technical assistance , monitoring , evaluation , communication , eligibility , management and control , as well as financial management . _________________ 21 [ reference ] 22 [ reference ] ### regulation [ new cpr ] of the european parliament and of the council21 sets out provisions common to the erdf and certain other funds and regulation [ new erdf ] of the european parliament and of the council22 sets out provisions concerning the specific objectives and the scope of the erdf support . it is now necessary to adopt specific provisions in relation to the european territorial cooperation goal where one or more member states and their regions cooperate across borders with regard to effective programming including provisions on technical assistance , monitoring , evaluation , communication , eligibility , management and control , as well as financial management . _________________ 21 [ reference ] 22 [ reference ]


### transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea - basins , involving national , regional and local programme partners in member states , third countries and partner countries and in greenland , with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration ; ### transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea - basins , involving national , regional and local programme partners in member states , third countries and partner countries and in greenland , with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration ;


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme . ### the monitoring committee may decide to transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3% of the programme budget to another priority of the same interreg programme .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes : one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ‘ strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ , com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should cover programmes to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to assist with formation and operation of european groupings of territorial cooperation as well as eu macro - regional strategies set up or to be set up and programmes to improve the analysis of development trends . interregional project - based cooperation throughout the union should be maintained , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries’ regions .


### the cross - border cooperation component should also involve cooperation between one or more member states and one or more countries or other territories outside the union . covering internal and external cross - border cooperation under this regulation should result in a major simplification and streamlining of applicable provisions for the programme authorities in the member states and for the partner authorities and beneficiaries outside the union compared to the programming period 2014 - 2020 . ### the cross - border cooperation component should also involve cooperation between one or more member states or their regions , and one or more countries or regions , or other territories outside the union . covering internal and external cross - border cooperation under this regulation should result in a major simplification and streamlining of applicable provisions for the programme authorities in the member states and for the partner authorities and beneficiaries outside the union compared to the programming period 2014 - 2020 .


### the erdf resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount to eur 8 430 000 000 of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the erdf , esf + and the cohesion fund for the 2021 - 2027 programming period and set out in article [ 102 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] . ### the erdf resources for the european territorial cooperation goal shall amount for components 1 to 4 referred to in article 3 to 3 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the erdf , esf + and the cohesion fund for the 2021 - 2027 programming period and set out in article [ 103 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries .


### the european territorial cooperation goal shall be implemented through interreg programmes under shared management with the exception of component 3 , which may be implemented as a whole or partially under indirect management , and of component 5 which shall be implemented under direct or indirect management . ### the european territorial cooperation goal shall be implemented through interreg programmes under shared management with the exception of component 3 , which may be implemented as a whole or partially under indirect management .


### in duly justified cases and in agreement with the commission , in order to increase the efficiency of programme implementation and to achieve larger - scale operations , the member state concerned may decide to transfer to interreg programmes up to [ x ] % of the amount of the erdf allocated to the corresponding programme under the investment for jobs and growth goal for the same region . the amount transferred shall constitute a separate priority or separate priorities . ### in duly justified cases and in agreement with the commission , in order to increase the efficiency of programme implementation and to achieve larger - scale operations , the member state concerned may decide to transfer to interreg programmes up to 20% of the amount of the erdf allocated to the corresponding programme under the investment for jobs and growth goal for the same region . the amount transferred shall constitute a separate priority or separate priorities .


### for any component 4 interreg programme or for interregional innovation investments under component 5 , the entire territory of the union shall be supported by the erdf . ### for any component 4 interreg programme the entire territory of the union shall be supported by the erdf . third countries may participate , provided that they make a funding contribution in the form of externally allocated revenue .


### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . consequently , the cross - border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross - border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component . _________________ 23 communication from the commission to the council and the european parliament ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions ' - com 534 final , 20 . 9 . 2017 . ### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . _________________ 23 communication from the commission to the council and the european parliament ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions ' - com 534 final , 20 . 9 . 2017 .


### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . consequently , the cross - border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross - border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component . ### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the land or maritime border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas . consequently , the cross - border component should include cooperation on land or maritime borders and cross - border cooperation should support regions located along land or maritime borders .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the positive experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg , on the one hand , and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , on the other , interregional cooperation among cities and regions is an important component with a view to finding common solutions in the cohesion policy field and building lasting partnerships . existing programmes and , in particular , promotion of project - based cooperation , including promoting european groupings of territorial cooperation , should therefore be continued . through early measures for regional networking and coordination ahead of the programming process , support should be provided for interregional cooperation under the ‘ investment for jobs and growth’ goal . the new component on interregional innovation investments should be used to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood and contribute to implementing the communication from the commission ‘ strengthening innovation in europe’s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth’ . the programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . __________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### the commission may , on its own initiative or at the request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , adopt implementing acts to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 , and supplementing this regulation , on its own initiative or at the request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , in order to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases :


### where , on the basis of the information available to the commission from the scrutiny carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph of article 23 , the commission considers that the conditions for registration are not fulfilled , it shall adopt implementing acts rejecting the application . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44 . ### where , on the basis of the information available to the commission from the scrutiny carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph of article 23 , the commission considers that the conditions for registration are not fulfilled , it shall adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 43 , &#160 ; supplementing this regulation , in order to reject the application .


### the registration of a trademark which contains or consists of a geographical indication listed in the register shall be refused or invalidated if its use would lead to any of the situations referred to in article 18 . ### the registration of a trademark shall be refused or invalidated if its use would lead to any of the situations referred to in article 18 .


### a name shall not be protected as a geographical indication if the production or preparation steps which are compulsory for the relevant category of spirit drink , do not take place in the relevant geographical area . ### a name shall not be protected as a geographical indication if the steps which are compulsory for the relevant category of spirit drink do not take place in the relevant geographical area .


### in some cases , food business operators may be required or may want to indicate the origin of spirit drinks to draw consumers’ attention to the qualities of their product . such origin indications should comply with harmonised criteria . therefore , specific provisions on the indication of the country of origin or place of provenance in the presentation and labelling of spirit drinks should be laid down . ### in some cases , food business operators may be required or may want to indicate the origin of spirit drinks to draw consumers’ attention to the qualities of their product . therefore , specific provisions on the indication of the country of origin or place of provenance in the presentation and labelling of spirit drinks should be laid down .


### where ppe incorporates components which can be adjusted or removed by the user for replacement purposes , they must be designed and manufactured so that they can be easily attached and removed without tools . ### where ppe incorporates components which can be adjusted or removed by the user for replacement purposes , they must be designed and manufactured so that they can be easily attached , adjusted and removed without tools .


### aggressive chemicals ; ### harmful biological agents ;


### contact with water or cleaning materials of weak action ; ### contact with cleaning materials of weak action or prolonged contact with water ;


### 4 . manufacturer ' s instructions ### 4 . manufacturer ' s instructions and information


### 4 . protection in the water ### 4 . protection in liquids


### clothing which will ensure an effective degree of buoyancy , depending on its foreseeable use , which is safe when worn and which affords positive support in water . in foreseeable conditions of use , this ppe must not restrict the user ' s freedom of movement but must enable him , in particular , to swim or take action to escape from danger or to rescue other persons . ### clothing which will ensure an effective degree of buoyancy , depending on its foreseeable use , which is safe when worn and which affords positive support in liquids . in foreseeable conditions of use , this ppe must not restrict the user ' s freedom of movement but must enable him , in particular , to swim or take action to escape from danger or to rescue other persons .


### adopt interim measures to prevent the risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , in particular the suspension of a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account ; ### adopt interim measures to prevent the risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , in particular requiring hosting service providers to remove content or to suspend a website , service or account , or requiring domain registries and registrars to put a fully qualified domain name on hold for a limited period of time , provided that any measure taken to restrict the online distribution , or otherwise making available , of content to the public is in line with the charter of fundamental rights , is limited to what is necessary and proportionate and is executed on the basis of a prior judicial authorisation ;


### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of the acts pursuant to articles 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 20 , 27 , 31 , 32 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 43 and 46 of this regulation given that those acts are of general scope , ### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of acts pursuant to articles 11 , 12 , 15 , 20 , 27 , 32 , 34 , 35 , 43 and 46 of this regulation , given that those acts are of general scope ,


### adopt interim measures to prevent the risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , in particular the suspension of a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account ; ### adopt interim measures to prevent the risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , in particular measures requesting hosting service providers to suspend a website , service or account , or requesting domain registries and registrars to put a fully qualified domain name on hold for a limited period of time , provided that any measure taken to restrict the online distribution , or otherwise making available , of content to the public is in line with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and is limited to what is necessary and proportionate ;


### in the digital environment in particular , the competent authorities should be able to stop infringements quickly and effectively , notably where the trader selling goods or services conceals its identity or relocates within the union or to a third country to avoid enforcement . in cases where there is a risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , the competent authorities should to be able to adopt interim measures to prevent such harm or reduce it , including , where necessary , the suspension of a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account . furthermore , the competent authorities should have the power to take down or have a third party service provider take down a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account , ### in the digital environment in particular , the competent authorities should be able to stop infringements quickly and effectively , notably where the trader selling goods or services conceals his identity or relocates within the union or to a third country to avoid enforcement . in cases where there is a risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , the competent authorities should to be able to adopt interim measures , where there are no other means available to prevent or mitigate such harm , including , where necessary , the suspension of a website , service or account , or putting a fully qualified domain name on hold for a specific period of time . furthermore , the competent authorities should have the power to close down or have a third party service provider close down a website , service or account or a part of it , delete a fully qualified domain name and allow the competent authority concerned to register it ,


### close down a website , domain or similar digital site , service or account or a part of it , including by requesting a third party or other public authority to implement such measures ; ### close down a website , service or account or a part of it , delete a fully qualified domain name and allow the competent authority concerned to register it , including by requesting a third party or other public authority to implement such measures ;


### publish any final decisions , interim measures or orders , including the publication of the identity of the trader responsible for the intra - union infringement or widespread infringement ; ### publish any final decisions , final measures or orders , including the publication of the identity of the trader responsible for the intra - union infringement or widespread infringement ;


### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of the acts pursuant to articles 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 20 , 27 , 31 , 32 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 43 and 46 of this regulation given that those acts are of general scope , ### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of the implementing acts pursuant to articles 15a , 20 , 32 , 34 , 35 and 43 of this regulation , given that those acts are of general scope ,


### in the digital environment in particular , the competent authorities should be able to stop infringements quickly and effectively , notably where the trader selling goods or services conceals its identity or relocates within the union or to a third country to avoid enforcement . in cases where there is a risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , the competent authorities should to be able to adopt interim measures to prevent such harm or reduce it , including , where necessary , the suspension of a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account . furthermore , the competent authorities should have the power to take down or have a third party service provider take down a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account , ### in the digital environment in particular , the competent authorities should be able to stop infringements quickly and effectively , notably where the trader selling goods or services conceals its identity or relocates within the union or to a third country to avoid enforcement . in cases where there is a risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , the competent authorities should be able to adopt interim measures , where there are no other means available to prevent or mitigate such harm or reduce it , including , where necessary , requiring hosting service providers to remove content or to suspend a website , service or account , or requiring a domain registry or registrar to put a fully qualified domain name on hold for a specific period of time . furthermore , the competent authorities should have the power to order a hosting service provider to remove content or to close down a website , service or account or a part of it , or to order a registry or registrar to delete a fully qualified domain name and allow the competent authority concerned to register it ,


### in the digital environment in particular , the competent authorities should be able to stop infringements quickly and effectively , notably where the trader selling goods or services conceals its identity or relocates within the union or to a third country to avoid enforcement . in cases where there is a risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , the competent authorities should to be able to adopt interim measures to prevent such harm or reduce it , including , where necessary , the suspension of a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account . furthermore , the competent authorities should have the power to take down or have a third party service provider take down a website , domain or a similar digital site , service or account , ### in the digital environment in particular , the competent authorities should be able to stop infringements quickly and effectively , notably where the trader selling goods or services conceals its identity or relocates within the union or to a third country to avoid enforcement . in cases where there is a risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers , the competent authorities should to be able to adopt interim measures to prevent such harm or reduce it , including , where necessary , requiring hosting service providers to remove content or to suspend a website , service or account , or requiring a domain registry or registrar to put a fully qualified domain name on hold for a specific period of time . furthermore , the competent authorities should have the power to order a hosting service provider to remove content or to close down a website , service or account or a part of it , or to order a registry or registrar to delete a fully qualified domain name . however , measures to remove content may not only be harmful to freedom of speech and information , but may also ineffective , as in the fast - moving digital environment content reappears as quickly as it is removed . therefore measures taken to restrict the online distribution , or otherwise making available , of content to the public should always be in line with the charter of fundamental rights , should be limited to what is necessary and proportionate and should be executed on the basis of a prior judicial authorisation ,


### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union67 . accordingly this regulation should be interpreted and applied with respect to those rights and principles . when exercising the minimum powers set out in this regulation , the competent authorities should strike an appropriate balance between the interests protected by fundamental rights such as a high level of consumer protection , the freedom to conduct business and freedom of information . _________________ 67 oj c 364 , 18 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 . ### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union67 . accordingly this regulation should be interpreted and applied with respect to those rights and principles . when exercising the minimum powers set out in this regulation , the competent authorities should guarantee that the principle of proportionality is respected and strike an appropriate balance between the interests protected by fundamental rights such as a high level of consumer protection , the freedom to conduct business , freedom of expression and freedom of information . _________________ 67 oj c 364 , 18 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this program will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under the cap are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the cap to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the program ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this program will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives at the latest by 2027 . actions under the cap are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the cap to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the program ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### increased support for family farms , attraction of young farmers and facilitating business development in rural areas ;


### 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 ;


### without prejudice to paragraph 2 , geographical indications of spirit drinks protected under regulation no 110 / 2008 , shall automatically be protected as geographical indications under this regulation . the commission shall list them in the register . ### geographical indications of spirit drinks protected under regulation no 110 / 2008 , shall automatically be protected as geographical indications under this regulation . the commission shall list them in the register .


### the minimum alcoholic strength by volume of liqueur shall be 15 % . ### the minimum alcoholic strength by volume of liqueur shall be 15% .


### by terms indicated in the relevant product specification . ### by any terms permitted by the relevant product specification .


### the commission shall scrutinise by appropriate means any application that it receives pursuant to article 21 , in order to check that it is justified and that it meets the conditions of this chapter . this scrutiny should not exceed a period of 12 months . where this period is exceeded , the commission shall indicate in writing to the applicant the reasons for the delay . ### the commission shall scrutinise by appropriate means any application that it receives pursuant to article 21 , in order to check that it is justified and that it meets the conditions of this chapter . this scrutiny should not exceed a period of 6 months . where this period is exceeded , the commission shall indicate in writing to the applicant the reasons for the delay .


### the commission may , on its own initiative or at the request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , adopt implementing acts to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation , in accordance with article 43 , on its own initiative or at the request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , in order to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases :


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts , without applying the procedure referred to in article 44 , establishing and maintaining a publicly accessible updated electronic register of geographical indications of spirit drinks recognised under this scheme . ### the commission shall adopt delegated acts , supplementing this regulation , in accordance with article 43 , establishing and maintaining a publicly accessible updated electronic register of geographical indications of spirit drinks recognised under this scheme .


### in order to take into account evolving consumer demands , technological progress , developments in the relevant international standards and the need to improve the economic conditions of production and marketing , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 concerning : ### in order to take into account evolving consumer demands , technological progress , developments in the relevant international standards and the need to improve the economic conditions of production and marketing , whilst at the same time ensuring consumer protection and taking into account traditional practice , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 concerning :


### the alcohol used in the production of the foodstuffs originates exclusively from the spirit drinks referred to in the compound term or in the allusion , except for ethyl alcohol that may be present in flavourings used for the production of that foodstuff ; and ### the alcohol used in the production of the foodstuffs originates exclusively from the spirit drinks referred to in the compound term or in the allusion , except for ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin that may be used as a carrier for flavourings used for the production of that foodstuff ; and


### the allusion to any spirit drink category or geographical indication , for the presentation of a foodstuff , shall not be in the same line as the sales denomination . without prejudice to the second subparagraph of article 10 , for the presentation of alcoholic beverages , the allusion shall appear in a font size smaller than those used for the sales denomination and compound term . ### without prejudice to article 13 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 , the allusion to any spirit drink category or geographical indication , for the presentation of a foodstuff , shall not be in the same line as the sales denomination . without prejudice to the second subparagraph of article 10 , for the presentation of alcoholic beverages , the allusion shall appear in a font size smaller than those used for the sales denomination and compound term .


### if an agreement has been reached , register the name by means of implementing acts adopted without applying the procedure referred to in article 44 , and , if necessary , amend the information published pursuant to article 23 provided such amendments are not substantial ; or ### if an agreement has been reached , adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation , in accordance with article 43 , to register the name and , if necessary , amend the information published pursuant to article 23 provided such amendments are not substantial ; or


### if an agreement has not been reached , adopt implementing acts deciding on the registration . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44 . ### if an agreement has not been reached , adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation , in accordance with article 43 , deciding on the registration .


### the allusion to any spirit drink category or geographical indication , for the presentation of a foodstuff , shall not be in the same line as the sales denomination . without prejudice to the second subparagraph of article 10 , for the presentation of alcoholic beverages , the allusion shall appear in a font size smaller than those used for the sales denomination and compound term . ### without prejudice to article 13 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 , the allusion to any spirit drink category or geographical indication , for the presentation of a foodstuff , shall not be in the same line as the sales denomination . without prejudice to the second subparagraph of article 10 of this regulation , for the presentation of alcoholic beverages , the allusion shall appear in a font size smaller than those used for the sales denomination and compound term .


### in some cases , food business operators may be required or may want to indicate the origin of spirit drinks to draw consumers’ attention to the qualities of their product . such origin indications should comply with harmonised criteria . therefore , specific provisions on the indication of the country of origin or place of provenance in the presentation and labelling of spirit drinks should be laid down . ### in some cases , food business operators may be required or may want to indicate the origin of spirit drinks to draw consumers’ attention to the qualities of their product . therefore , specific provisions on the indication of the country of origin or place of provenance in the presentation and labelling of spirit drinks should be laid down .


### if the commission receives no notice of opposition or no admissible reasoned statement of opposition under article 24 , it shall adopt implementing acts , without applying the procedure referred to in article 44 , registering the name . ### if the commission receives no notice of opposition or no admissible reasoned statement of opposition under article 24 , it shall adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation , in accordance with article 43 , registering the name .


### geographical indications of spirit drinks produced in third countries that are protected in the union pursuant to an international agreement to which the union is a contracting party may be entered in the register as geographical indications . ### geographical indications of spirit drinks produced in third countries that are protected in the union pursuant to an international agreement to which the union is a contracting party may be entered in the register as geographical indications only after the commission has adopted a delegated act to that effect .


### where , on the basis of the information available to the commission from the scrutiny carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph of article 23 , the commission considers that the conditions for registration are not fulfilled , it shall adopt implementing acts rejecting the application . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44 . ### where , on the basis of the information available to the commission from the scrutiny carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph of article 23 , the commission considers that the conditions for registration are not fulfilled , it shall adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation , in accordance with article 43 , rejecting the application .


### shareholders and persons belonging to the management body of an undertaking , including non - executive members , as well as volunteers and unpaid trainees ; ### shareholders and persons belonging to the management body of an undertaking , including non - executive members , as well as volunteers and paid or unpaid trainees ;


### ‘ abuse of law’ means acts or omissions falling within the scope of union law which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose pursued by the applicable rules ; ### ‘ abuse of law’ means acts or omissions falling within the scope of union law which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose pursued by the applicable rules and which represent a risk of serious harm to the public interest ;


### coercion , intimidation , harassment or ostracism at the workplace ; ### coercion , intimidation , physical and verbal violence , harassment , discrimination or ostracism ;


### accordingly , common minimum standards ensuring effective whistleblower protection should apply in those acts and policy areas where i ) there is a need to strengthen enforcement ; ii ) under - reporting by whistleblowers is a key factor affecting enforcement , and iii ) breaches of union law cause serious harm to the public interest . ### accordingly , common minimum legal standards ensuring effective whistleblower protection with a general and comprehensive approach should apply in all union and national acts and policy areas where i ) there is a need to strengthen enforcement ; ii ) under - reporting by whistleblowers is a key factor affecting enforcement , and iii ) breaches of union or national law cause serious harm to the public interest .


### a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding three months following the report , to provide feedback to the reporting person about the follow - up to the report ; ### a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding two months following the report , with an acknowledgement of the receipt of report within five days , to provide feedback to the reporting person about the follow - up to the report ;


### evidence - gathering , detecting and addressing environmental crimes and unlawful conduct against the protection of the environment remain a challenge and need to be reinforced as acknowledged in the commission communication ' eu actions to improve environmental compliance and governance ' of 18 january 201840 . whilst whistleblower protection rules exist at present only in one sectorial instrument on environmental protection41 , the introduction of such protection appears necessary to ensure effective enforcement of the union environmental acquis , whose breaches can cause serious harm to the public interest with possible spill - over impacts across national borders . this is also relevant in cases where unsafe products can cause environmental harm . __________________ 40 com 10 final . 41 directive 2013 / 30 / eu of the european parliament and of the council , of 12 june 2013 , on safety of offshore oil and gas operations . ### evidence - gathering , detecting and addressing environmental crimes and unlawful conduct or omission as well as potential breaches against the protection of the environment remain a serious challenge and need to be reinforced as acknowledged in the commission communication ' eu actions to improve environmental compliance and governance ' of 18 january 201840 . whilst whistleblower protection rules exist at present only in one sectorial instrument on environmental protection 41 , the introduction of such protection is necessary to ensure effective enforcement of the union environmental acquis , whose breaches can cause serious harm to the public interest and the environment with possible spill - over impacts across national borders . this is also relevant in cases where unsafe products can cause environmental harm . __________________ 40 com 10 final . 41 directive 2013 / 30 / eu of the european parliament and of the council , of 12 june 2013 , on safety of offshore oil and gas operations .


### accordingly , common minimum standards ensuring effective whistleblower protection should apply in those acts and policy areas where i ) there is a need to strengthen enforcement ; ii ) under - reporting by whistleblowers is a key factor affecting enforcement , and iii ) breaches of union law cause serious harm to the public interest . ### accordingly , common minimum legal standards ensuring effective whistleblower protection should apply in those acts and policy areas where i ) there is a need to strengthen enforcement ; ii ) under - reporting by whistleblowers is a key factor affecting enforcement , and iii ) breaches of union law cause harm to the public interest . at the same time , it is of fundamental importance that the reputation of the entities concerned is ensured , particularly if the subject of the report has not yet been proven .


### the protection of privacy and personal data is another area where whistleblowers are in a privileged position to disclose breaches of union law which can seriously harm the public interest . similar considerations apply for breaches of the directive on the security of network and information systems45 , which introduces notification of incidents and security requirements for entities providing essential services across many sectors and providers of key digital services . whistleblowers’ reporting in this area is particularly valuable to prevent security incidents that would affect key economic and social activities and widely used digital services . it helps ensuring the continuity of services which are essential for the functioning of the internal market and the wellbeing of society . __________________ 45 directive 2016 / 1148 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the union . ### the protection of privacy and personal data is another area where whistleblowers are in a privileged position to disclose breaches of union law which can harm the public interest . similar considerations apply for breaches of the directive on the security of network and information systems45 , which introduces notification of incidents and security requirements for entities providing essential services across many sectors and providers of key digital services . whistleblowers’ reporting in this area is particularly valuable to prevent security incidents that would affect key economic and social activities and widely used digital services . it helps ensuring the continuity of services which are essential for the functioning of the internal market and the wellbeing of society . __________________ 45 directive 2016 / 1148 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the union .


### this directive shall also apply to reporting persons whose work - based relationship is yet to begin in cases where information concerning a breach has been acquired during the recruitment process or other pre - contractual negotiation . ### this directive shall also apply to reporting persons whose work - based relationship has ended or is yet to begin in cases where information concerning a breach has been acquired during the recruitment process or other pre - contractual negotiation .


### written reports in electronic or paper format and / or oral report through telephone lines , whether recorded or unrecorded ; ### written reports in electronic or paper format , including options for anonymous disclosures , as well as disclosures employing cryptographic methods , and / or oral report through telephone lines , whether recorded or unrecorded ; in case the phone conversation is recorded , the prior consent of the reporting person is necessary ;


### this directive shall also apply to reporting persons whose work - based relationship is yet to begin in cases where information concerning a breach has been acquired during the recruitment process or other pre - contractual negotiation . ### this directive shall apply to reporting persons whose work - based relationship has ended or is yet to begin in cases where information concerning a breach has been acquired during the recruitment process or other pre - contractual negotiation .


### effective detection and prevention of serious harm to the public interest requires that the information reported which qualifies for protection covers not only unlawful activities but also abuse of law , namely acts or omissions which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose of the law . ### effective detection and prevention of harm to the public interest requires that the information reported which qualifies for protection covers not only unlawful activities but also abuse of law , namely acts or omissions which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose of the law and , more generally , any act of wrongdoing that is prejudicial to the public interest .


### persons who work for an organisation or are in contact with it in the context of their work - related activities are often the first to know about threats or harm to the public interest which arise in this context . by ' blowing the whistle ' they play a key role in exposing and preventing breaches of the law and in safeguarding the welfare of society . however , potential whistleblowers are often discouraged from reporting their concerns or suspicions for fear of retaliation . ### persons who work or have worked for an organisation or are or were in contact with it are often the first to know about threats , criminal or illegal activities or harm to the public interest which arise in this context . by ' blowing the whistle ' they play a key role in exposing and preventing breaches of the law in safeguarding the welfare of society and in protecting fundamental right , including freedom of expression and information . whistleblowers play a crucial role in unveiling wrongdoing or unethical and dishonest conduct to the public interest . it is often difficult for them to assess the lawfulness of facts , but according to the european court of human rights the legal assessment is not the task of the whistleblowers , as long as they act in good faith and the facts are correct . however , potential whistleblowers are often discouraged from reporting their concerns or suspicions for fear of retaliation , when they expose irregularities , mismanagement , misuse of funds , maladministration or potential corruption related to the activity of public and private bodies within the union ; they are not truly protected and do not feel protected .


### as a rule , reporting persons should first use the internal channels at their disposal and report to their employer . however , it may be the case that internal channels do not exist or that their use is not mandatory , or that they were used but did not function properly . ### as a rule , reporting persons should first use the internal and / or external channels at their disposal and report to their employer and / or to the competent authority . moreover , protection is also to be granted in cases where union legislation allows for the reporting person to report directly to the bodies , offices or agencies of the union , for example in the context of fraud against the union budget , prevention and detection of money laundering and terrorist financing or in the area of financial services .


### article 9 procedures applicable to external reporting the procedures applicable to external reporting shall provide for the following : the manner in which the competent authority may require the reporting person to clarify the information reported or to provide additional information that is available to the reporting person ; b ) a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding three months or six months in duly justified cases , for giving feed - back to the reporting person about the follow - up of the report and the type and content of this feed - back ; c ) the confidentiality regime applicable to reports , including a detailed description of the circumstances under which the confidential data of a reporting person may be disclosed . 2 . the detailed description referred to in point of paragraph 1 shall include the exceptional cases in which confidentiality of personal data may not be ensured , including where the disclosure of data is a necessary and proportionate obligation required under union or national law in the context of investigations or subsequent judicial proceedings or to safeguard the freedoms of others including the right of defence of the concerned person , and in each case subject to appropriate safeguards under such laws . 3 . the detailed description referred to in point of paragraph 1 must be written in clear and easy to understand language and be easily accessible to the reporting persons . ### article 9 procedures applicable to external reporting the procedures applicable to external reporting shall provide for the following : the manner in which the competent authority may require the reporting person or the intermediary to clarify the information reported or to provide additional information that is available to the reporting person ; aa ) the manner in which the reporting person may request to clarify the information reported or provide additional information ; b ) a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding two months or four months in duly justified cases , for giving updates to the reporting person on the actual and forthcoming status of the report as well as a description of the form and content of this feed - back ; c ) the confidentiality measures applicable to reports , including a detailed description of the circumstances under which the confidential data of a reporting person may be disclosed . when identifying information must be disclosed , reporting persons and intermediaries should be given notice sufficiently in advance and potentially provided with additional protection measures . 2 . the detailed description referred to in point of paragraph 1 shall include the exceptional cases in which confidentiality of personal data may not be ensured , including where the disclosure of data is a necessary and proportionate obligation required under union or national law in the context of investigations or subsequent judicial proceedings or to safeguard the freedoms of others including the right of defence of the concerned person , and in each case subject to appropriate safeguards under such laws . 3 . the detailed description referred to in point of paragraph 1 must be written in clear and easy to understand language and be easily accessible to the reporting persons or intermediaries .


### establish independent and autonomous external reporting channels , which are both secure and ensure confidentiality , for receiving and handling information provided by the reporting person ; ### establish independent and autonomous external reporting channels , which are both secure and ensure confidentiality and allow for anonymous disclosures , for receiving and processing information provided by the reporting person , regardless of the country where he or she resides ;


### the types of legal action may vary between legal systems but they should ensure as full and effective a remedy as possible . remedies should not discourage potential future whistleblowers . for instance , allowing for compensation as an alternative to reinstatement in case of dismissal might give rise to a systematic practice in particular by larger organisations , thus having a dissuasive effect on future whistleblowers ### the types of legal action may vary between legal systems but they should ensure full and effective remedy .


### follow up and feedback should take place within a reasonable timeframe ; this is warranted by the need to promptly address the problem that may be the subject of the report , as well as to avoid unnecessary public disclosures . such timeframe should not exceed three months , but could be extended to six months , where necessary due to the specific circumstances of the case , in particular the nature and complexity of the subject of the report , which may require a lengthy investigation . ### follow up and feedback should take place within the shortest possible timeframe ; this is warranted by the need to promptly address the problem that may be the subject of the report . such timeframe should not exceed two months , but could be extended to four months , where necessary due to the specific circumstances of the case , in particular the nature and complexity of the subject of the report , which may require a lengthy investigation .


### the phone numbers , indicating whether conversations are recorded or unrecorded when using those phone lines ; ### the phone numbers , indicating that conversations are recorded ;


### evidence - gathering , detecting and addressing environmental crimes and unlawful conduct against the protection of the environment remain a challenge and need to be reinforced as acknowledged in the commission communication ' eu actions to improve environmental compliance and governance ' of 18 january 201840 . whilst whistleblower protection rules exist at present only in one sectorial instrument on environmental protection41 , the introduction of such protection appears necessary to ensure effective enforcement of the union environmental acquis , whose breaches can cause serious harm to the public interest with possible spill - over impacts across national borders . this is also relevant in cases where unsafe products can cause environmental harm . __________________ 40 com 10 final . 41 directive 2013 / 30 / eu of the european parliament and of the council , of 12 june 2013 , on safety of offshore oil and gas operations . ### evidence - gathering , detecting and addressing environmental crimes and unlawful conduct against the protection of the environment remain a challenge and need to be reinforced as acknowledged in the commission communication ' eu actions to improve environmental compliance and governance ' of 18 january 201840 . whilst whistleblower protection rules exist at present only in one sectorial instrument on environmental protection41 , the introduction of such protection appears necessary to ensure effective enforcement of the union environmental acquis , whose breaches can cause harm to the public interest with possible spill - over impacts across national borders . this is also relevant in cases where unsafe products can cause environmental harm . __________________ 40 com0010 . directive 2013 / 30 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 12 june 2013 on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending directive 2004 / 35 / ec .


### accordingly , common minimum standards ensuring effective whistleblower protection should apply in those acts and policy areas where i ) there is a need to strengthen enforcement ; ii ) under - reporting by whistleblowers is a key factor affecting enforcement , and iii ) breaches of union law cause serious harm to the public interest . ### accordingly , common minimum legal standards ensuring effective whistleblower protection with a general and comprehensive approach should apply in all union and national acts and policy areas where i ) there is a need to strengthen enforcement ; ii ) under - reporting by whistleblowers is a key factor affecting enforcement , and iii ) breaches of union or national law cause serious harm to the public interest .


### potential whistleblowers who are not sure about how to report or whether they will be protected in the end may be discouraged from reporting . member states should ensure that relevant information is provided in a user - friendly way and is easily accessible to the general public . individual , impartial and confidential advice , free of charge , should be available on , for example , whether the information in question is covered by the applicable rules on whistleblower protection , which reporting channel may best be used and which alternative procedures are available in case the information is not covered by the applicable rules . access to such advice can help ensure that reports are made through the appropriate channels , in a responsible manner and that breaches and wrongdoings are detected in a timely manner or even prevented . ### potential whistleblowers who are not sure about how to report or whether they will be protected in the end may be discouraged from reporting . member states should ensure that relevant information is provided in a user - friendly way and is easily accessible to the general public . individual , impartial and confidential advice , free of charge , should be available on , for example , whether the information in question is covered by the applicable rules on whistleblower protection , which reporting channel may best be used and which alternative procedures are available in case the information is not covered by the applicable rules . access to such advice , notably through the competent authorities , can help ensure that reports are made through the appropriate channels , in a responsible manner and that breaches and wrongdoings are detected in a timely manner or even prevented .


### in certain policy areas , breaches of union law may cause serious harm to the public interest , in the sense of creating significant risks for the welfare of society . where weaknesses of enforcement have been identified in those areas , and whistleblowers are in a privileged position to disclose breaches , it is necessary to enhance enforcement by ensuring effective protection of whistleblowers from retaliation and introducing effective reporting channels . ### in certain policy areas , breaches of union law may cause harm to the public interest , in the sense of creating significant risks for the welfare of society . where weaknesses of enforcement have been identified in those areas , and whistleblowers are in a privileged position to disclose breaches , it is necessary to enhance enforcement by ensuring effective protection of whistleblowers from retaliation and introducing effective reporting channels .


### ‘ work - related context’ means current or past work activities in the public or private sector through which , irrespective of their nature , persons may acquire information on breaches and within which these persons may suffer retaliation if they report them . ### ‘ work - related context’ means current or past work activities in the public or private sector through which , irrespective of their nature , persons may acquire information on breaches .


### it shall apply from . . . [ one year after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### it shall apply from . . . [ two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] .