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


### to ensure the effectiveness of return and increase the added value of alerts on return , member states should enter alerts in sis in relation to all return decisions they issue to illegally staying third - country nationals in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . for this purpose , member states should enter an alert in sis also when decisions imposing or stating an obligation to return are issued in the situations described in article 2 of that directive , notably to third - country nationals who are subject to a refusal of entry in accordance with the schengen borders code , or who are apprehended or intercepted by the competent authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the external border of a member state and who have not subsequently obtained an authorisation or a right to stay in that member state , and to third - country nationals who are subject to return as a criminal law sanction or as a consequence of a criminal law sanction , according to national law , or who are the subject of extradition procedures . ### to ensure the effectiveness of return and increase the added value of alerts on return , member states should enter alerts in sis in relation to return decisions issued to illegally staying third - country nationals in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . for this purpose , member states should enter an alert in sis also when decisions imposing or stating an obligation to return are issued in the situations described in article 2 of that directive , notably to third - country nationals who are subject to a refusal of entry in accordance with the schengen borders code , or who are apprehended or intercepted by the competent authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the external border of a member state and who have not subsequently obtained an authorisation or a right to stay in that member state , and to third - country nationals who are subject to return as a criminal law sanction or as a consequence of a criminal law sanction , according to national law , or who are the subject of extradition procedures . for the purpose of this regulation , in order to reduce the administrative burden , member states should have the possibility not to enter data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued following a refusal of entry at the border or following an irregular border crossing when those third - country nationals are kept in detention until removal .


### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third - country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state , only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying - third country national in view of return . ### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information exchanged pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state only when the following conditions are satisfied : the data is only transferred or made available for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying third - country national in view of return ; the third - country national concerned has been informed that his or her personal information will be shared with the authorities of a third country ; no information regarding the fact that an illegally staying third - country national has made an application for international protection in a member state shall be disclosed to any third country , particularly where that country is also the applicant ' s country of origin . data processed in sis and the related supplementary information exchanged pursuant to this regulation shall not be made available to a third country where the return decision has temporarily been suspended or postponed in line with article 3 .


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


### sis should contain a mechanism for notifying the member states about the non - compliance of third - country nationals with an obligation to return within a given period of voluntary departure . the mechanism should support the member states in fulfilling their obligations in accordance with article 8 of directive 2008 / 115 / ec with regard to third - country nationals who have not complied with an obligation to return . ### sis should contain a mechanism for notifying the member states about the non - compliance of third - country nationals with an obligation to return within a given period of voluntary departure . the mechanism should support the member states in fulfilling their obligations in accordance with article 8 and article 11 of directive 2008 / 115 / ec with regard to third - country nationals who have not complied with an obligation to return .


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


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted as soon as the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned has left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### to ensure the effectiveness of return and increase the added value of alerts on return , member states should enter alerts in sis in relation to all return decisions they issue to illegally staying third - country nationals in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . for this purpose , member states should enter an alert in sis also when decisions imposing or stating an obligation to return are issued in the situations described in article 2 of that directive , notably to third - country nationals who are subject to a refusal of entry in accordance with the schengen borders code , or who are apprehended or intercepted by the competent authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the external border of a member state and who have not subsequently obtained an authorisation or a right to stay in that member state , and to third - country nationals who are subject to return as a criminal law sanction or as a consequence of a criminal law sanction , according to national law , or who are the subject of extradition procedures . ### to ensure the effectiveness of return and increase the added value of alerts on return , member states should enter alerts in sis in relation to return decisions issued to illegally staying third - country nationals in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . for this purpose , member states should enter an alert in sis also when decisions imposing or stating an obligation to return are issued in the situations described in article 2 of that directive , notably to third - country nationals who are subject to a refusal of entry in accordance with the schengen borders code , or who are apprehended or intercepted by the competent authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the external border of a member state and who have not subsequently obtained an authorisation or a right to stay in that member state , and to third - country nationals who are subject to return as a criminal law sanction or as a consequence of a criminal law sanction , according to national law , or who are the subject of extradition procedures . in order to reduce the administrative burden for member states and the number of less useful sis entries , member states may refrain from entering an alert if the return decision does not set a deadline for voluntary departure and the third - country national is placed in detention prior to removal .


### sex ; ### gender ;


### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third - country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state , only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying - third country national in view of return . ### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third - country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state , only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying - third country national in view of return . however , this shall concern individual cases and only occur after a final decision on return has been taken in full compliance with the principle of non - refoulement . in particular , it must be confirmed that the country in question ensures an adequate level of protection , taking into account its respect for the rule of law and human rights , the existence and effective functioning of independent supervisory authorities and the country’s international commitments . prior to any transfer of information to a third country , the competent authorities must confirm that the life and freedom of a returnee will not be threatened on account of his or her race , religion , nationality , affiliation to a particular social group or political opinion . the data and the related supplementary information shall not be transferred if such a transfer could put the person to whom they relate in danger .


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted as soon as the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted promptly once the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


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


### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland ### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed grassland and harvested wood products ;


### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member states’ annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose . ### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member states’ annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed grassland and degraded land taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose .


### each member state shall ensure that all catch and effort limitations shall apply to stocks identified in fishing opportunities in force , and unless otherwise stated , all quotas shall be expressed as live weight , in metric tonnes . ### each member state shall ensure that all catch and / or effort limitations shall apply to stocks identified in fishing opportunities in force , and unless otherwise stated , all quotas shall be expressed as live weight , in metric tonnes .


### when comparing entries in the production logbook with entries in the fishing logbook the inspectors shall convert production weight into live weight guided by conversion factors used by the master ; ### when comparing entries in the production logbook with entries in the fishing logbook the inspectors shall convert production weight into live weight guided by conversion factors set out in annexes xiii , xiv and xv of regulation eu no 404 / 2011 pursuant to article 49 of said regulation .


### the management of by - products and of waste in particular to protect the quality of water , soil and landscape and preserving or encouraging biodiversity ; ### article 152 , paragraph 1 , point is replaced by the following : “ the management and valorisation of by - products and of waste in particular to protect the quality of water , soil and landscape and preserving or encouraging biodiversity and boosting circularity ; ”


### in the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points , and of article 152 . the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation . producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference . ### article 160 is replaced by the following : “in the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points , and of article 152 . the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation , with the exception of products which are marginal in terms of value or volume as compared to the value or volume of marketable production of their organisation of the products concerned and products which because of their characteristics , are not normally covered by the commercial activities of their organization . the statutes shall provide that , after notification , these products may be marketed by the producer members themselves or through another designated producer organisation . producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference . ”


### subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2014 - 2020 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2013 to producers on the basis of article 141 of the 1994 act of accession , provided that : ### in article 214a , the introductory part is replaced by the following : “subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2021 - 2027 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2020 to producers on the basis of commission decision c 510 provided that”


### in the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points , and of article 152 . the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation . producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference . ### article 160 is replaced by the following : “in the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points , and of article 152 . producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference . ”


### animal health , plant health or food safety ; ### in article 164 , paragraph 4 , the point m is replaced by the following : “ animal health , plant health or food safety , including by mutual funds ; ”


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


### subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2014 - 2020 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2013 to producers on the basis of article 141 of the 1994 act of accession , provided that : the amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period and in 2020 does not exceed 30&#160 ; % of the amount granted in 2013 ; and prior to any recourse to this possibility , full use has been made of the support schemes under the cap for the sectors concerned . the commission shall adopt its authorisation without applying the procedure referred to in article 229 or of this regulation . ### article 214a is amended as follows : “subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2021 - 2027 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2020 to producers on the basis of commission decision c 510 , provided that : the amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period , and ; prior to any recourse to this possibility , full use has been made of the support schemes under the cap for the sectors concerned . the commission shall adopt its authorisation without applying the procedure referred to in article 229 of this regulation . ”


### implementing measures to prevent and manage animal health , plant - protection and environmental risks . ### in article 157 , paragraph 1 , letter c , the point xvi is replaced by the following : “ implementing measures to prevent and manage animal health , plant - protection and environmental risks , including the setting up and managing of mutual funds”


### implementing measures to prevent and manage animal health , plant - protection and environmental risks . ### in article 157 , paragraph 1 , letter c , the point xvi is replaced by the following : “ implementing measures to prevent and manage animal health , plant - protection and environmental risks , including by setting up and managing of mutual funds . ”


### d : date for refusal to grant eu type - approval : [ po : please insert the date 48 months after the date of application of this regulation ] date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles , as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units : [ po : please insert the date 84 months after the date of application of this regulation ] ### d : date for refusal to grant eu type - approval : [ po : please insert the date 36 months after the date of application of this regulation ] date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles , as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units : [ po : please insert the date 72 months after the date of application of this regulation ]


### ‘ emergency stop signal’ means rapid flashing stop lamps to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that a high retardation force is being applied to the vehicle relative to the prevailing road conditions ; ### ‘ emergency stop signal’ means a light - signalling function to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that a high retardation force is being applied to the vehicle relative to the prevailing road conditions ;


### ‘ lane - keeping system’ means a system monitoring the position of the vehicle with respect to the lane boundary and applying a torque to the steering wheel , or pressure to the brakes , at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur and a collision may be imminent ; ### ‘ lane - keeping system’ means a system monitoring the position of the vehicle with respect to the lane boundary and issuing a warning or applying a torque to the steering system , or pressure to the brakes , at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur ;


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


### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driver seat . ### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driving seat . the commission shall bring forward a delegated act on direct vision requirements that eliminates the blind spot to the front and driver’s side of trucks and significantly reduces the blind spot to the nearside of the truck . this requirement will be differentiated according to truck type .


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


### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be equipped with advanced systems capable of detecting vulnerable road users located in close proximity to the front or nearside of the vehicle and providing a warning or avoiding collision with such vulnerable road users . ### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be equipped with turning assistance which complies with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 7 .


### advanced distraction recognition ; ### advanced distraction monitoring ;


### it shall be possible for the driver to feel through the accelerator pedal that the applicable speed limit is reached or exceeded ; ### it shall be able to indicate the current speed limit at any time in the vehicle ;


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


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


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


### ‘ event data recorder’ means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before , during and after a collision ; ### ‘ accident data recorder’ means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before and during a collision ;


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


### it shall not be possible to switch off or supress the system ; ### it shall be possible to switch off the system ;


### it shall not be possible to switch off or suppress the system ; ### it shall be possible to switch off or suppress the system temporarily ;


### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users . ### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled in such a way that , when used as intended , the risk of fatality or injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users is prevented or , in the event of an accident , minimized .


### the type - approval of tyres , including technical requirements concerning their installation . ### the type - approval of tyres , including their testing in degraded condition and under different weather - affected road conditions , including wet - road grip , and technical requirements concerning their installation .


### vehicles of categories m1 and n1 shall be equipped with a lane - keeping system . ### vehicles of categories m1 and n1 shall be equipped with a lane - keeping system and lane departure warning system . .


### over the past decades , developments in vehicle safety have contributed significantly to the overall reduction in the number of road fatalities and severe injuries . however , these reductions have recently stalled in the union due to various factors , such as structural and behavioural factors , and without new initiatives on general road safety , the safety effects of the current approach will no longer be able to off - set the effects of increasing traffic volumes . therefore , the safety performance of vehicles needs to be further improved as part of an integrated road safety approach and in order to protect vulnerable road users better . ### over the past decades , developments in vehicle safety have contributed significantly to the overall reduction in the number of road fatalities and severe injuries . however , 25 , 300 people died in the year 2017 on eu roads , a figure that has hardly budged in four years . in addition , at least , 135 , 000 people are seriously injured in collisions every year on eu roads . without new initiatives on general road safety , the safety effects of the current approach will no longer be able to off - set the effects of increasing traffic volumes . therefore , the safety performance of vehicles needs to be further improved as part of an integrated road safety approach and in order to protect vulnerable and all other road users better .


### in addition to the other requirements of this regulation and of the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it that are applicable to vehicles of the respective categories , automated vehicles shall comply with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 2 relating to : ### in addition to the other requirements of this regulation and of the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it that are applicable to vehicles of the respective categories , assisted or automated vehicles shall comply with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 2 relating to :


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


### ' reversing detection ' means a camera or monitor , optical or detection system to make the driver aware of people and objects at the rear of the vehicle with the primary aim to avoid collisions upon reversing ; ### ' reversing detection ' means a system to make the driver aware of people and objects at the rear of the vehicle with the primary aim to avoid collisions upon reversing ;


### it shall apply from [ po : please insert the date 36 months following the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### it shall apply from [ po : please insert the date 24 months following the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the delegated acts referred to in article 12 must be published at least 12 months before their application .


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


### advanced emergency braking systems and lane - keeping systems shall meet the following requirements in particular : ### lane - keeping systems and lane departure warning systems shall meet the following requirements in particular :


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


### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driver seat . ### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driving seat . the commission shall bring forward a delegated act on direct vision requirements that eliminates the blind spot to the front and driver’s side of trucks and significantly reduces the blind spot to the nearside of the truck . this requirement will be differentiated according to truck type .


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


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


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


### union institutions and bodies may decide to keep their records of processing activities in a central register . in this case , they may also decide to make the register publicly accessible . ### union institutions and bodies shall keep their records of processing activities in a central register . they shall make the register publicly accessible .


### union institutions and bodies may decide to keep their records of processing activities in a central register . in this case , they may also decide to make the register publicly accessible . ### union institutions and bodies shall decide to keep their records of processing activities in a central register . in this case , they shall also decide to make the register publicly accessible .


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


### the european parliament and the council shall appoint the european data protection supervisor by common accord for a term of five years , on the basis of a list drawn up by the commission following a public call for candidates . the call for candidates shall enable all interested parties throughout the union to submit their applications . the list of candidates drawn up by the commission shall be public . on the basis of the list drawn up by the commission , the competent committee of the european parliament may decide to hold a hearing in order to enable it to express a preference . ### the european parliament and the council shall appoint the european data protection supervisor by common accord for a term of five years , on the basis of a list drawn up jointly by the european parliament , the council and the commission following a public call for candidates . the call for candidates shall enable all interested parties throughout the union to submit their applications . the list of candidates shall be public and shall consist of at least five candidates . the competent committee of the european parliament may decide to hold a hearing of the listed candidates in order to enable it to express a preference .


### processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures pursuant to article 5 may be carried out only if authorised by union law , which may include internal rules , providing the appropriate specific safeguards for the rights and freedoms of data subjects . ### processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures pursuant to article 5 may be carried out only if authorised by union law providing the appropriate specific safeguards for the rights and freedoms of data subjects .


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


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


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


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


### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . the role of civil society should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of union assistance . ### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . the role of regional and local authorities , civil society and the private sector should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of union assistance .


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final ### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given , in accordance with articles 174 and 349 tfeu , to the strategy for outermost regions30and , in general , to the specific needs and vulnerabilities of regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final


### the programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in article 108 of the financial regulation . ### the programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in article 108 of the financial regulation . the work programmes shall in particular set out the objectives to be pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and the total amount of the financing plan . they shall also set out in detail a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable . the work programmes shall be , where applicable , communicated to the european parliament .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure jointly the development and operation , including the design , specification , conformance testing , deployment , maintenance , evolution , security , quality assurance and quality control , of the european electronic systems listed in the multi - annual strategic plan for customs referred to in article 12 . ### the commission and the member states shall jointly&#160 ; ensure the development and operation of the european electronic systems listed in the multi - annual strategic plan for customs referred to in article 12 , including its design , specification , conformance testing , deployment , maintenance , evolution , modernisation security , quality assurance and quality control .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 950 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 842 844 000 in 2018 prices .


### the programme has the specific objective to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy as well as customs cooperation and administrative capacity building , including human competency and the development and operation of european electronic systems . ### the programme has the following specific objectives : primarily , to assist with it capacity building , which consist in developing , maintaining and operating the&#160 ; electronic systems&#160 ; as referred to in article 278 of the&#160 ; union customs code , &#160 ; relating to export , import and transit of goods and which allow the evolution from paper - based to electronic customs ; secondarily , to finance joint actions , which consist in cooperation mechanisms – such as workshops , project groups , working visits – enabling officials to carry out joint operational activities under their core responsibilities , share experience and join efforts to deliver on customs policy ; thirdly , to enhance human competency , which consists in developing a human competency framework and training content made available through e - learning modules or otherwise , all supporting the professional skills of customs officials and empowering them to fulfil their role on a uniform basis .


### generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration which have been commissioned prior to [ op : entry into force ] and have , when commissioned , been subject to priority dispatch under article 15 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council or article 16 of directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council35 shall remain subject to priority dispatch . priority dispatch shall no longer be applicable from the date where the generating installation is subject to significant modifications , which shall be the case at least where a new connection agreement is required or the generation capacity is increased . _________________ 35 directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec . ### in order to maintain a stable regulatory framework for investors , generating or energy storage installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration which have been commissioned prior to [ op : entry into force ] and have , when commissioned , been subject to priority dispatch under article15 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council or article 16 of directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 35 shall remain subject to priority dispatch . priority dispatch shall no longer be applicable from the date where the generating or energy storage installation is subject to significant modifications , which shall be the case at least where a new connection agreement is required or the generation or energy storage capacity is increased .


### to efficiently steer necessary investments , prices also need to provide signals where electricity is most needed . in a zonal electricity system , correct locational signals require a coherent , objective and reliable determination of bidding zones via a transparent process . in order to ensure efficient operation and planning of the union electricity network and to provide effective price signals for new generation capacity , demand response or transmission infrastructure , bidding zones should reflect structural congestion . in particular , cross - zonal capacity should not be reduced in order to resolve internal congestion . ### to efficiently steer necessary investments , prices also need to provide signals where electricity is most needed . in a zonal electricity system , correct locational signals require a coherent , objective and reliable determination of bidding zones via a transparent process . in order to ensure efficient operation and planning of the union electricity network and to provide effective price signals for new generation capacity , demand response , energy storage or transmission infrastructure , bidding zones should reflect structural congestion . in particular , cross - zonal capacity should not be reduced in order to resolve internal congestion .


### distribution tariffs shall reflect the cost of use of the distribution network by system users including active customers , and may be differentiated based on system users ' consumption or generation profiles . where member states have implemented the deployment of smart metering systems , regulatory authorities may introduce time differentiated network tariffs , reflecting the use of the network , in a transparent and foreseeable way for the consumer . ### distribution tariffs shall reflect the cost and benefits related to the use of the distribution network by system users and the benefits of those users including lower transmission losses and load reduction including active customers and may be differentiated based on system users ' consumption or generation profiles and grid connection capacities , whilst avoiding disincentives for energy efficiency . where member states have implemented the deployment of smart metering systems , regulatory authorities may introduce time differentiated network tariffs , reflecting the use of the network , in a transparent and foreseeable way for the consumer . the tariffs shall be set in a manner that incentivises investment in demand response flexibility systems and energy savings ; subsequently they shall not include additional capacity - based elements . member states shall ensure that tariffs are not discriminatory , and that there are no subsidies to specific groups of users , including exemptions to pay . member states may allow subsidies and exemptions for measures aiming at preventing fuel poverty as set in article 28 and article 29 of the [ electricity directive ] .


### ' capacity mechanism ' means an administrative measure to ensure the achievement of the desired level of security of supply by remunerating resources for their availability not including measures relating to ancillary services ; ### capacity mechanism ' means an administrative measure to ensure the achievement of the necessary level of security of supply ; a thorough cost - benefit analysis shall be carried out to justify the necessity of achieving a certain level of security of supply , as well as to justify the need to adopt capacity mechanisms in order to achieve such necessary level ;


### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . in particular , they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related . ### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . in particular , they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production or energy storage connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not discriminate against energy storage , specifically not double charging energy storage , and aggregation and shall not create disincentives for self - generation , self - consumption , and for participation in demand response . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related .


### generation capacity for which a final investment decision has been made after [ op : entry into force ] shall only be eligible to participate in a capacity mechanism if its emissions are below 550 gr co2 / kwh . generation capacity emitting 550 gr co2 / kwh or more shall not be committed in capacity mechanisms 5 years after the entry into force of this regulation . ### generation capacity for which a final investment decision has been made after [ op : entry into force ] shall only be eligible to participate in a capacity mechanism if its emissions are below 550gr co2 / kwh . generation capacity emitting 550 gr co2 / kwh or more shall not be committed in capacity mechanisms 2 years after the entry into force of this regulation , or 5 years for those plants that are part of strategic reserves .


### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security ; ### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration and , especially , in those cases in which : i ) the primary purpose of those facilities is to produce heat for production processes of the industrial site concerned ; ii ) heat and power - generating is inextricably interlinked , in a way that any change of heat generation results inadvertently in a change of active power generating and vice versa ; shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security ;


### ' capacity mechanism ' means an administrative measure to ensure the achievement of the desired level of security of supply by remunerating resources for their availability not including measures relating to ancillary services ; ### ' capacity mechanism ' means an administrative measure to ensure the achievement of the necessary level of security of supply by remunerating resources for their availability not including measures relating to ancillary services ;


### by [ po : please insert date 60 months after the date of entry into force ] , the commission shall conduct an evaluation of the application of this regulation . ### by [ po : please insert date 24 months after the date of entry into force ] , the commission shall conduct an evaluation of the application of this regulation .


### this regulation lays down harmonised rules on the transparency to be applied by financial market participants , insurance intermediaries which provide insurance advice with regard to ibips and investment firms which provide investment advice on the integration of sustainability risks in investment decision - making process or advisory process and the transparency of financial products that have as their targets sustainable investments , including the reduction in carbon emissions . ### this regulation lays down harmonised rules on the transparency to be applied by financial market participants , insurance intermediaries which provide insurance advice with regard to ibips and investment firms which provide investment advice on the integration of sustainability risks in investment decision - making process or advisory process and the transparency of financial products , including financial products that have as their targets sustainable investments , including the reduction in carbon emissions .


### by way of derogation from article 2 , applicant member states may provide personalised services co - financed by the egf to up to a number of neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , on the date of submission of the application , equal to the number of targeted beneficiaries , as a priority to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased , provided that at least some of the redundancies within the meaning of article 3 occur in nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % in 2012 and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % in 2012 , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % in 2012 . the support may be rendered to neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , in those nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % in 2012 and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % in 2012 , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % in 2012 . ### by way of derogation from article 2 , applicant member states may provide personalised services co - financed by the egf to up to a number of neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , on the date of submission of the application , equal to the number of targeted beneficiaries , as a priority to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased , provided that at least some of the redundancies within the meaning of article 3 occur in nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % . the support may be rendered to neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , in those nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % . the european commission may adopt implementing acts establishing common youth unemployment rates per year for the egf requirements .


### by way of derogation from article 2 , applicant member states may provide personalised services co - financed by the egf to up to a number of neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , on the date of submission of the application , equal to the number of targeted beneficiaries , as a priority to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased , provided that at least some of the redundancies within the meaning of article 3 occur in nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % in 2012 and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % in 2012 , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % in 2012 . the support may be rendered to neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , in those nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % in 2012 and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % in 2012 , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % in 2012 . ### by way of derogation from article 2 , applicant member states may provide personalised services co - financed by the egf to up to a number of neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , on the date of submission of the application , equal to the number of targeted beneficiaries , as a priority to persons made redundant or whose activity has ceased , provided that at least some of the redundancies within the meaning of article 3 occur in nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % in 2012 and / or 2015 and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % in 2012 and / or 2015 , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % in 2012 and / or 2015 . the support may be rendered to neets under the age of 25 , or where member states so decide under the age of 30 , in those nuts 2 level regions that had youth unemployment rates for young persons aged 15 to 24 of more than 25 % in 2012 and / or 2015 and , for member states where the youth unemployment rate had increased by more than 30 % in 2012 and / or 2015 , nuts level 2 regions that had youth unemployment rates of more than 20 % in 2012 and / or 2015 .


### ‘ young people with fewer opportunities’ means young people facing some obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons or for reasons such as disabilities and educational difficulties ; ### ‘ young people with fewer opportunities’ means individuals who require additional , targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors , either individually or in combination with each other . such factors may include , disability , sexual orientation , gender identity , sex characteristics , race , ethnicity , socioeconomic background , health status , young people outside of family care , geographical obstacles , legal barriers or other status ;


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible and inclusive opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which will enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities , including local communities , while acquiring useful experience , knowledge , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability at national , regional , european and where appropriate at cross - border or international level . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .


### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market . ### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities effecting positive societal challenges in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences for personal , educational , social , cultural , civic and professional development ; as well as facilitating their active citizenship , employability and transition into the labour market .


### particular attention should be given to ensuring the quality of the activities and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . security and safety of the volunteers remain of paramount importance and volunteers should not be deployed to operations conducted in the theatre of international and non - international armed conflicts . ### particular attention should be given to ensuring the quality of the activities and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering adequate online or offline training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . security and safety of the volunteers remain of paramount importance and volunteers should not be deployed to operations conducted in the theatre of international and non - international armed conflicts . those support measures should be developed and provided in collaboration with youth organisations and other non - profit and civil society organisations in order to tap into their expertise on the field .


### ' solidarity activity ' means a high - quality temporary activity contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the european solidarity corps , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships , jobs , solidarity projects and networking activities in various fields , including those referred to in paragraph 13 , ensuring the european added value and compliance with health and safety regulations ; ### ' solidarity activity ' means a high - quality temporary activity contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the european solidarity corps in compliance with the principle of ' do no harm ' , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships , jobs , solidarity projects and networking activities in various fields , including those referred to in paragraph 13 , ensuring the european added value and compliance with health and safety regulations ;


### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities and international organisations , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label . ### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities and international organisations , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label at the level appropriate to the type of placement they are offering .


### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps . ### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states , regions and cities to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ‘ erasmus + ’ : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps .


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . ### the mid - term review of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than 30 june 2024 . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme .


### the general objective of the programme is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high - quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion , solidarity and democracy in the union and abroad , addressing societal and humanitarian challenges on the ground , with particular effort to promote social inclusion . ### the general objective of the programme is to promote solidarity as a value , mainly through volunteering , enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high - quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion , solidarity , democracy and citizenship in the union and abroad , addressing societal and humanitarian challenges on the ground , with particular effort to promote social inclusion and equal opportunities .


### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps , in accordance with the standards established by directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies . the european solidarity corps portal provides a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . while a one - stop shop provides the advantage of integrated access to diverse activities , individuals may encounter physical , social and other obstacles in acceding the european solidarity corps portal . in order to overcome such obstacles , participating organisations should provide participants with registration support .


### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship – , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity . ### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , social inclusion , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship – , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , heritage protection , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , youth assistance , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity .


### actions implemented under the strand ' participation of young people in solidarity activities addressing societal challenges ' shall in particular contribute to strengthening cohesion , solidarity and democracy in the union and abroad , while also responding to societal challenges with particular effort to promote social inclusion . ### actions implemented under the strand ' participation of young people in solidarity activities addressing societal challenges ' shall in particular contribute to strengthening cohesion , solidarity , citizenship and democracy in the union and abroad , while also responding to societal challenges with particular effort to promote social inclusion .


### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and may be revoked . ### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label in accordance with the type of placement they are offering . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and may be revoked . any entity which substantially changes its activities shall inform the competent implementing body for reassessment .


### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools . ### the establishment , maintenance and updating of an accessible european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as necessary it support systems and web - based tools in line with the accessibility requirements of directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single - use plastic products listed in part a of the annex on their territory by … [ six years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single - use plastic products listed in part a of the annex on their territory by … [ four years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] .


### marine litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognized as a global problem . reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of united nations sustainable development goal 14 which calls to conserve and sustainably use the oceans , seas and marine resources for sustainable development . 36 the union must play its part in tackling marine litter and aim to be a standard setter for the world . in this context , the union is working with partners in many international fora such as g20 , g7 and united nations to promote concerted action . this initiative is part of the union efforts in this regard . _________________ 36 the 2030 agenda for sustainable development adopted by the united nations general assembly on 25 september 2015 . ### marine litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognized as a global problem . reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of united nations sustainable development goal 14 which calls to conserve and sustainably use the oceans , seas and marine resources for sustainable development . 36 the union must play its part in tackling marine litter and aim to be a standard setter for the world . in this context , the union should enforce its collaboration with partners in many international fora such as g20 , g7 and united nations to promote concerted action . this initiative is part of the union efforts to reduce waste for a sustainable and circular economy . _________________ 36 the 2030 agenda for sustainable development adopted by the united nations general assembly on 25 september 2015 .


### the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive by &#8230 ; [ six years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . the evaluation shall be based on the information available in accordance with article 13 . member states shall provide the commission with any additional information necessary for the purposes of the evaluation and the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive by &#8230 ; [ five years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . the evaluation shall be based on the information available in accordance with article 13 . member states shall provide the commission with any additional information necessary for the purposes of the evaluation and the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 2 .


### establish separate collection targets for relevant extended producer responsibility schemes . ### establish separate collection targets for relevant extended producer responsibility schemes , or


### member states shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single - use plastic products listed in part a of the annex on their territory by … [ six years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to achieve a progressive reduction in the consumption of the single - use plastic products listed in part a of the annex on their territory of 25% by 2022 ; 50 % by 2026 ; and 75 % by 2030 .


### —wet wipes , i . e . pre - wetted personal care , domestic and industrial wipes ### —wet wipes i . e . pre - wetted personal care , domestic and industrial wipes , sanitary towels and tampons and tampon applicators and disposable nappies


### —wet wipes , i . e . pre - wetted personal care , domestic and industrial wipes ### —wet wipes i . e . pre - wetted personal care , domestic and industrial wipes and waste pre - wetted toilet paper .


### –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 ; ;


### –food system mitigation of and adaptation to climate change , including the exploration of the potential and use of the microbiome , forgotten crops , alternative proteins ; ### –resilience of food systems , food system mitigation of and adaptation to climate change , including the exploration of the potential and use of the microbiome , forgotten crops , alternative proteins , new ways and technologies of producing food ;