### member state shall submit the information requested by other member states pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article within 25 working days from the receipt of the request in cases requiring in - depth examination or involving checks at premises of the undertakings concerned . a shorter time limit may be mutually agreed between the member states . in urgent cases or cases requiring simple consultation of registers , such as of a risk rating system , the requested information shall be submitted within three working days . ### member states shall submit the information requested by other member states pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article within ten working days from the receipt of the request . in cases requiring in - depth examination or involving checks at premises of the undertakings concerned , reasons shall be given to justify this circumstance and the time limit shall be 20 days . a shorter time limit may be mutually agreed between the member states . in urgent cases or cases requiring simple consultation of registers , such as of a risk rating system , the requested information shall be submitted within three working days .


### where the requested member state considers that the request is insufficiently reasoned , it shall inform the requesting member state accordingly within 10 working days . the requesting member state shall further substantiate the request . where this is not possible , the request may be rejected by the member state . ### where the requested member state considers that the request is insufficiently reasoned , it shall inform the requesting member state accordingly , giving the reasons , within five working days . the requesting member state shall substantiate the request within five days . if this deadline is not met , the request may be rejected by the member state . if the information is received , the requested member state shall resolve it within ten days .


### member states may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures : ### by way of derogation from directive 2014 / 67 / eu , member states may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures :


### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ … ] [ the time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and , generally , will not exceed two years ] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall adopt and publish , by . . . [ 2 years from the entry into force of this directive ] , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ … ] [ the time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and , generally , will not exceed two years ] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ … ] [ the time limit for transposition will be one year ] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ … ] [ the time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and , generally , will not exceed two years ] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall adopt and publish , by . . . [ two years after the date of entry into force of this directive ] , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### in order to provide information to its employees , the company carrying out the cross - border conversion should prepare a report explaining the implications of the proposed cross - border conversion for employees . the report should explain in particular the implications of the proposed cross - border conversion on the safeguarding of the jobs of the employees , whether there would be any material change in the employment relationships and the locations of the companies’ places of business and how each of these factors would relate to any subsidiaries of the company . this requirement should not however apply where the only employees of the company are in its administrative organ . the provision of the report should be without prejudice to the applicable information and consultation proceedings instituted at national level following the implementation of directive 2002 / 14 / ec of the european parliament and of the council43 or directive 2009 / 38 / ec of the european parliament and of the council44 . __________________ 43 directive 2002 / 14 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the european community . 44 directive 2009 / 38 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 may 2009 on the establishment of a european works council or a procedure in community - scale undertakings and community - scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees . ### in order to provide information to its employees , this report should also explain the implications of the proposed cross - border conversion for the representatives of the employees . it should explain in particular the implications of the proposed cross - border conversion on the safeguarding of the jobs of the employees , whether there would be any material change in the employment relationships and the locations of the companies’ places of business and how each of these factors would relate to any subsidiaries of the company . the requirement for certain specific information should not however apply where the only employees of the company are in its administrative organ . the provision of the report should be without prejudice to the applicable information and consultation proceedings instituted at national level following the implementation of directive 2002 / 14 / ec of the european parliament and of the council43 or directive 2009 / 38 / ec of the european parliament and of the council44 . __________________ 43 directive 2002 / 14 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the european community . 44 directive 2009 / 38 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 may 2009 on the establishment of a european works council or a procedure in community - scale undertakings and community - scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees .


### in order to further enhance the existing cross - border merger procedure , it is necessary to simplify those merger rules , where appropriate , whilst at the same time ensuring that stakeholders , and in particular employees , are adequately protected . therefore , the existing cross - border merger rules should be modified in order to oblige the management or administrative organs of the merging companies to prepare separate reports detailing the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border merger for both members and for employees . the obligation on the management or administrative organ of the company to prepare the report for the members may however be waived , where those members are already informed about legal and economic aspects of the proposed merger . however , the report prepared for employees may only be waived where the merging companies and their subsidiaries do not have any employees other than those who form part of the management or administrative organ . ### in order to further enhance the existing cross - border merger procedure , it is necessary to simplify those merger rules , where appropriate , whilst at the same time ensuring that stakeholders , and in particular employees , are adequately protected . therefore , the existing cross - border merger rules should be modified in order to oblige the management or administrative organs of the merging companies to prepare a detailed report on the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border merger for both members , especially minority shareholders , and for employees in full respect of the autonomy of the social partners . the obligation on the management or administrative organ of the company to provide certain specific information for the members may however be waived , where those members are already informed about legal and economic aspects of the proposed merger . however , the requirement to provide certain specific information related to employees may only be waived where the merging companies and their subsidiaries do not have any employees other than those who form part of the management or administrative organ .


### furthermore , in order to enhance the protection afforded to the employees of the merging company or companies , employees or their representatives may provide their opinion on the company report setting out the implications of the cross - border merger for them . the provision of the report should be without prejudice to the applicable information and consultation proceedings instituted at national level following the implementation of council directive 2001 / 23 / ec48 , directive 2002 / 14 / ec or directive 2009 / 38 / ec . __________________ 48 council directive 2001 / 23 / ec of 12 march 2001 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the safeguarding of employees ' rights in the event of transfers of undertakings , businesses or parts of undertakings or businesses . ### furthermore , in order to enhance the protection afforded to the employees of the merging company or companies , employees or their representatives may provide their opinion , to be included in the report , on the implications of the cross - border merger for them . the provision of the report should be without prejudice to the applicable information and consultation proceedings instituted at national level following the implementation of council directive 2001 / 23 / ec48 , directive 2002 / 14 / ec or directive 2009 / 38 / ec . __________________ 48 council directive 2001 / 23 / ec of 12 march 2001 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the safeguarding of employees ' rights in the event of transfers of undertakings , businesses or parts of undertakings or businesses .


### member states shall ensure that the competent authority of the departure member state shall not authorise the cross - border conversion where it determines , after an examination of the specific case and having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances , that it constitutes an artificial arrangement aimed at obtaining undue tax advantages or at unduly prejudicing the legal or contractual rights of employees , creditors or minority members . ### member states shall ensure that the competent authority of the departure member state shall not authorise the cross - border conversion where it determines , on reasoned and objective grounds , after an examination of the specific case and having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances , that it constitutes an artificial arrangement aimed at obtaining undue tax advantages or at unduly prejudicing the legal or contractual rights of employees , creditors or minority members .


### the management or administrative organ of the company which intends to carry out a cross - border conversion shall draw up the draft terms of a cross - border conversion . the draft terms of a cross - border conversion shall include at least the following : ### the management or administrative organ of the company which intends to carry out a cross - border conversion not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 86i . the draft terms of a cross - border conversion shall include at least the following :


### report of the management or administrative organ to the members ### report of the management or administrative organ to the members and to the representatives of the employees


### the management or administrative organ of the company carrying out the cross - border conversion shall draw up a report explaining and justifying the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border conversion . ### the management or administrative organ of the company carrying out the cross - border conversion shall draw up a report explaining and justifying to members the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border conversion and explaining to the representatives of the employees the implications of the cross - border conversion for them .


### the report referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , shall be made available , at least electronically , to the members not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 86i . that report shall also be made similarly available to the representatives of the employees of the company carrying out the cross - border conversion or , where there are no such representatives , to the employees themselves . ### the report referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , shall be made available , at least electronically , to the members and to the representatives of the employees of the company carrying out the cross - border conversion or , where there are no such representatives , to the employees themselves not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 86i .


### member states shall ensure that the company carrying out the cross - border conversion applies not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 86i to the competent authority designated in accordance with article 86m , to appoint an expert to examine and assess the draft terms of the cross - border conversion and the reports referred to in articles 86e and 86f , subject to the proviso set out in paragraph 6 of this article . ### member states shall ensure that the company carrying out the cross - border conversion applies not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 86i to the competent authority designated in accordance with article 86m , to appoint an expert to examine and assess the draft terms of the cross - border conversion and the report referred to in article 86e , subject to the provisions set out in paragraph 6 of this article .


### the competent authority shall appoint an independent expert within five working days from the application referred to in paragraph 1 and the receipt of the draft terms and reports . the expert shall be independent from the company carrying out the cross - border conversion and may be a natural or a legal person depending upon the law of the departure member state . member states shall take into account , in assessing the independence of the expert , the framework established in articles 22 and 22b of directive 2006 / 43 / ec . ### the competent authority shall appoint an independent expert within five working days from the application referred to in paragraph 1 and the receipt of the draft terms and report . the expert shall be independent from the company carrying out the cross - border conversion and may be a natural or a legal person depending upon the law of the departure member state . member states shall take into account , in assessing the independence of the expert , the framework established in articles 22 and 22b of directive 2006 / 43 / ec .


### after taking note of the reports referred to in articles 86e , 86f and 86g , where applicable , the general meeting of the company carrying out the conversion shall decide , by means of a resolution , whether to approve the draft terms of the cross - border conversion . the company shall inform the competent authority designated in accordance with article 86m of the decision of the general meeting . ### after taking note of the reports referred to in articles 86e and 86g , the general meeting of the company carrying out the conversion shall decide , by means of a resolution , whether to approve the draft terms of the cross - border conversion . the company shall inform the competent authority designated in accordance with article 86m of the decision of the general meeting .


### after taking note of the reports referred to in articles 160g , 160h and 160i , where applicable , the general meeting of the company being divided shall decide by means of a resolution , whether to approve the draft terms of cross - border division . the company shall inform the competent authority designated in accordance with article 160o of the decision of the general meeting . ### after taking note of the reports referred to in articles 160g , and 160i , where applicable , the general meeting of the company being divided shall decide by means of a resolution , whether to approve the draft terms of cross - border division . the company shall inform the competent authority designated in accordance with article 160o of the decision of the general meeting .


### member states shall ensure that the members referred to in paragraph 1 , may dispose of their shareholdings , in consideration of adequate cash compensation paid , once the cross - border conversion has taken effect in accordance with article 86r , to one or more of the following : ### member states shall ensure that the members referred to in paragraph 1 , may dispose of their shareholdings , in consideration of appropriate cash compensation paid , once the cross - border conversion has taken effect in accordance with article 86r , to one or more of the following :


### member states shall ensure that the members referred to in paragraph 1 , may dispose of their shareholdings , in consideration of adequate cash compensation paid , once the cross - border division has taken effect in accordance with article 160t , by one or more of the following : ### member states shall ensure that the members referred to in paragraph 1 , may dispose of their shareholdings , in consideration of appropriate cash compensation paid , once the cross - border division has taken effect in accordance with article 160t , by one or more of the following :


### member states shall ensure that the members referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , may dispose of their shareholdings in consideration of adequate cash compensation , paid , once the cross - border merger has taken effect in accordance with article 129 , to one or more of the following : ### member states shall ensure that the members referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , may dispose of their shareholdings in consideration of appropriate cash compensation , paid , once the cross - border merger has taken effect in accordance with article 129 , to one or more of the following :


### member states shall ensure that a company carrying out a cross - border conversion makes an offer of adequate compensation in the draft terms of the cross - border conversion as specified in the article 86d to the members , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , who wish to exercise their right to dispose of their shareholdings . member states shall also establish the period for the acceptance of the offer , which shall not in any event exceed one month after the general meeting referred to in article 86i . member states shall further ensure that the company is able to accept an offer communicated electronically to an address provided by the company for that purpose . ### member states shall ensure that a company carrying out a cross - border conversion makes an offer of appropriate compensation in the draft terms of the cross - border conversion as specified in the article 86d to the members , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , who wish to exercise their right to dispose of their shareholdings . member states shall also establish the period for the acceptance of the offer , which shall not in any event exceed one month after the general meeting referred to in article 86i . member states shall further ensure that the company is able to accept an offer communicated electronically to an address provided by the company for that purpose .


### member states shall ensure that a company being divided makes an offer of adequate cash compensation in the draft terms of the cross - border division as specified in article 160e to the members , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , who wish to exercise their right to dispose of their shareholdings . member states shall also establish the period for the acceptance of the offer which shall not in any event exceed one month after the general meeting referred to in article 160k . member states shall further ensure that a company is able to accept an offer communicated electronically to an address provided by the company for that purpose . ### member states shall ensure that a company being divided makes an offer of appropriate cash compensation in the draft terms of the cross - border division as specified in article 160e to the members , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , who wish to exercise their right to dispose of their shareholdings . member states shall also establish the period for the acceptance of the offer which shall not in any event exceed one month after the general meeting referred to in article 160k . member states shall further ensure that a company is able to accept an offer communicated electronically to an address provided by the company for that purpose .


### article 124 report of the management or administrative organ to the members ### article 124 report of the management or administrative organ to the members and to the representatives of the employees


### the management or administrative organ of each of the merging companies shall draw up a report explaining and justifying the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border merger . ### the management or administrative organ of each of the merging companies shall draw up a report explaining and justifying to members , the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border merger and explaining to the representatives of the employees the implications of the cross - border merger for them .


### the report shall be made available , at least electronically , to the members of each of the merging companies not less than one month before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 126 . the report shall also be made similarly available to the representatives of the employees of each of the merging companies , or where there are no such representatives , to the employees themselves . however , where the approval of the merger is not required by general meeting of the acquiring company in accordance with article 126 , the report shall be made available , at least one month before the date of the general meeting of the other merging company or companies . ### the report shall be made available , at least electronically , to the members of each of the merging companies and to the representatives of the employees of each of the merging companies or , where there are no such representatives , to the employees themselves , not less than one month before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 126 . the report shall also be made similarly available to the representatives of the employees of each of the merging companies , or where there are no such representatives , to the employees themselves . however , where the approval of the merger is not required by general meeting of the acquiring company in accordance with article 126 , the report shall be made available , at least one month before the date of the general meeting of the other merging company or companies .


### however , the report referred to in paragraph 1 , shall not be required where all the members of the merging companies have agreed to waive this requirement . ; ### however , the information referred to in points to of paragraph 1 , shall not be required where all the members of the merging companies have agreed to waive this requirement . where the merging companies and their subsidiaries , if any , have no employees , other than those who form part of their management or administrative organ , the information referred to in points , , and of paragraph 1 shall not be required .


### after taking note of the reports referred to in articles 124 , 124a and 125 , as appropriate , the general meeting of each of the merging companies shall decide , by means of a resolution , on the approval of the common draft terms of the cross - border merger . ; ### after taking note of the reports referred to in articles 124 and 125 , as appropriate , the general meeting of each of the merging companies shall decide , by means of a resolution , on the approval of the common draft terms of the cross - border merger . ;


### member states shall ensure that each of the merging companies makes an offer of adequate cash compensation in the common draft terms of the cross - border merger , as specified in article 122 , to those members referred to in paragraph 1 of this article who wish to exercise their right to dispose of their shareholdings . member states shall also establish the period for the acceptance of the offer , which shall not in any event exceed one month after the general meeting referred to in article 126 or , in cases where the approval of the general meeting is not required , within two months after the disclosure of the common draft terms of merger referred to in article 123 . member states shall further ensure that the merging companies are able to accept an offer communicated electronically to an address provided by those companies for that purpose . ### member states shall ensure that each of the merging companies makes an offer of appropriate cash compensation in the common draft terms of the cross - border merger , as specified in article 122 , to those members referred to in paragraph 1 of this article who wish to exercise their right to dispose of their shareholdings . member states shall also establish the period for the acceptance of the offer , which shall not in any event exceed one month after the general meeting referred to in article 126 or , in cases where the approval of the general meeting is not required , within two months after the disclosure of the common draft terms of merger referred to in article 123 . member states shall further ensure that the merging companies are able to accept an offer communicated electronically to an address provided by those companies for that purpose .


### the member state of the company being divided shall ensure that the competent authority shall not authorise the division when it determines , after an examination of the specific case and having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances , that it constitutes an artificial arrangement aimed at obtaining undue tax advantages or at unduly prejudicing the legal or contractual rights of employees , creditors or members . ### the member state of the company being divided shall ensure that the competent authority shall not authorise the division when it determines , on reasoned and objective grounds , after an examination of the specific case and having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances , that it constitutes an artificial arrangement aimed at obtaining undue tax advantages or at unduly prejudicing the legal or contractual rights of employees , creditors or members .


### the management or administrative organ of the company being divided shall draw up the draft terms of cross - border division . the draft terms of cross - border division shall include at least the following : ### the management or administrative organ of the company being divided shall draw up the draft terms of cross - border division not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 160k . the draft terms of cross - border division shall include at least the following :


### where appropriate , information on the procedures by which arrangements for the involvement of employees in the definition of their rights to participation in the recipient companies are determined pursuant to article160n and on the possible options for such arrangements ; ### where they exist , information on the procedures by which arrangements for the involvement of employees in the definition of their rights to participation in the recipient companies are determined pursuant to article160n and on the possible options for such arrangements ;


### article 160g report of the management or administrative organ to the members ### article 160g report of the management or administrative organ to the members and to the representatives of the employees


### the management or administrative organ of the company being divided shall draw up a report explaining and justifying the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border division . ### the management or administrative organ of the company being divided shall draw up a report explaining and justifying to members the legal and economic aspects of the cross - border division and explaining to the representatives of the employees the implications of the cross - border division for them .


### member states shall ensure that the company being divided applies to the competent authority , designated in accordance with article 160o , not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 160k , to appoint an expert to examine and assess the draft terms of cross - border division and the reports referred to in articles 160g and 160h , subject to the proviso set out in paragraph 6 of this article . ### member states shall ensure that the company being divided applies to the competent authority , designated in accordance with article 160o , not less than two months before the date of the general meeting referred to in article 160k , to appoint an expert to examine and assess the draft terms of cross - border division and the reports referred to in article 160g subject to the proviso set out in paragraph 6 of this article .


### when applying this regulation the ‘ best interests of the child’ should be a primary consideration , in line with the 1989 united nations convention on the rights of the child . in assessing the best interests of the child , member states ' authorities should in particular take due account of the principle of family unity , the minor’s well - being and social development , safety and security considerations and the views of the minor in accordance with his or her age and maturity . ### when applying this regulation the ‘ best interests of the child’ should be a primary consideration , in line with the 1989 united nations convention on the rights of the child . in assessing the best interests of the child , member states ' authorities should in particular take due account of the principle of family unity , the minor’s well - being and social development , the minor ' s cultural origin and linguistic skills , safety and security considerations and the views of the minor in accordance with his or her age and maturity .


### working conditions , including pay and dismissal , working hours , leave and holidays as well as health and safety requirements at the workplace ; ### working conditions , including pay and dismissal , working hours , leave and holidays , parental leave&#160 ; as well as health and safety requirements at the workplace ;


### lengthy administrative procedures constitute a major administrative barrier and are costly . the simplification of permit - granting processes , associated with a clear time - limit for the decision to be taken by the respective authorities regarding the construction of the project should stimulate a more efficient handling of procedures thus reducing administrative costs . ### lengthy administrative procedures constitute a major administrative barrier and are costly . the simplification of permit - granting processes , associated with a clear time - limit for the facilitation of a final decision to be taken by the respective authorities regarding the construction of the project should stimulate a more efficient handling of procedures thus reducing administrative costs .


### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . however , in the absence of binding national targets post - 2020 , the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 . in order to be in line with such goals , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects . ### several member states have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target . in order to be in line with and in order to reach the long - term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050 , reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a union - wide renewable heating and cooling market , while respecting the energy efficiency first principle , it is appropriate to encourage the effort of member states in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy . given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets , it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort . it is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side - effects .


### biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should always be produced in a sustainable manner . biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels used for compliance with the union target laid down in this directive , and those which benefit from support schemes , should therefore be required to fulfil sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria . ### renewable energy should always be produced in a sustainable manner . biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels used for compliance with the targets laid down in this directive , and those forms of renewable energy which benefit from support schemes , should therefore be required to fulfil sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria .


### agricultural feedstock for the production of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should not be produced on peatland as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland would result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose while the absence of such drainage cannot be easily verified . ### production of agricultural feedstock for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should not lead to drainage of undrained peatlands or wetlands as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland or wetland would then result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose .


### to ensure that , despite the growing demand for forest biomass , harvesting is carried out in a sustainable manner in forests where regeneration is ensured , that special attention is given to areas explicitly designated for the protection of biodiversity , landscapes and specific natural elements , that biodiversity resources are preserved and that carbon stocks are tracked , woody raw material should come only from forests that are harvested in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management developed under international forest processes such as forest europe and are implemented through national laws or the best management practices at the forest holding level . operators should take the appropriate steps in order to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass for the production of bioenergy . to that end , operators should put in place a risk - based approach . in this context , it is apporpriate for the commission to develop operational guidance on the verification of compliance with the risk based approach , following the consultation of the energy union governance committee , and the standing forestry committee established by council decision 89 / 367 / eec24 . _________________ 24 council decision 89 / 367 / eec of 29 may 1989 setting up a standing forestry committee . ### to ensure that , despite the growing demand for forest biomass , harvesting is carried out in a sustainable manner in forests where regeneration is ensured , that special attention is given to areas explicitly designated for the protection of biodiversity , landscapes and specific natural elements , that biodiversity resources are preserved and that carbon stocks are tracked , woody raw material should come only from forests that are harvested in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management developed under international forest processes such as forest europe and are implemented through national laws or the best management practices at the supply base level . operators should take the appropriate steps in order to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass for the production of bioenergy . to that end , operators should put in place a risk - based approach . in this context , it is appropriate for the commission to develop operational guidance on the verification of compliance with the risk based approach , together with the standing forestry committee established by council decision 89 / 367 / eec24 , following the consultation of the energy union governance committee . _________________ 24 council decision 89 / 367 / eec of 29 may 1989 setting up a standing forestry committee .


### in order to avoid a disproportionate administrative burden , a list of default values should be laid down for common biofuel , bioliquid and biomass fuel production pathways and that list should be updated and expanded when further reliable data is available . economic operators should always be entitled to claim the level of greenhouse gas emission saving for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels established by that list . where the default value for greenhouse gas emission saving from a production pathway lies below the required minimum level of greenhouse gas emission saving , producers wishing to demonstrate their compliance with this minimum level should be required to show that actual emissions from their production process are lower than those that were assumed in the calculation of the default values . ### in order to avoid a disproportionate administrative burden , a list of default values should be laid down for common biofuel , bioliquid and biomass fuel production pathways and that list should be updated and expanded when further reliable data is available . economic operators should always be entitled to claim the level of greenhouse gas emission saving for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels established by that list . where the default value for greenhouse gas emission saving from a production pathway lies below the required minimum level of greenhouse gas emission saving , producers wishing to demonstrate their compliance with this minimum level should be required to show that actual emissions from their production process are lower than those that were assumed in the calculation of the default values that sourcing area is inside the radius of sustainable transport distance . when radius covers a country , an operator needs to show only the country of origin .


### ' harvesting permit ' means an official document giving the right to harvest the forest biomass ; ### ' harvesting permit ' means an official right to harvest the forest biomass based on member states ' legislation ;


### the single administrative contact point shall guide the applicant through the application process in a transparent manner , provide the applicant with all necessary information , coordinate and involve , where appropriate , other authorities , and deliver a legally binding decision at the end of the process . ### the single administrative contact point shall guide the applicant through the application process in a transparent manner , provide the applicant with all necessary information , coordinate and involve , where appropriate , other authorities , and facilitate the process in order for the applicant to receive a legally binding decision . applicants should be able to submit all relevant documents in digital form .


### the single administrative contact point , in collaboration with transmission and distribution system operators , shall publish a manual of procedures for renewable project developers , including for small scale projects and renewable self - consumers projects . ### the member state , in collaboration with the single administrative contact point , transmission and distribution system operators , shall set up a single online information platform with all the relevant information on procedures for renewable project developers , including for small scale projects and renewable self - consumers projects . if the member state decides to have more than one single administrative contact point the information platform shall guide the applicant to the contact point relevant for the applicants application .


### the permit granting process referred to in paragraph 1 shall not exceed a period of three years , except for the cases set out in article 16 and article 17 . ### the permit granting process referred to in paragraph 1 shall not exceed a period of three years , except for the cases set out in article 16 and article 17 . member states shall endeavour to reduce the time for the granting process below the limit set in this paragraph especially for small scale installations .


### subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex i of regulation [ governance ] , on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling produced from renewable energy sources in order to achieve the union target referred to in article 3 of this directive , member states shall , where relevant , take steps with a view to developing a district heating infrastructure to accommodate the development of heating and cooling production from large biomass , solar and geothermal facilities . ### subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex i of regulation [ governance ] , on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling produced from renewable energy sources in order to achieve the union target referred to in article 3 of this directive , member states shall , where relevant , take steps with a view to developing a district heating infrastructure to accommodate the development of heating and cooling production from large biomass , solar and geothermal facilities and waste heat and cold .


### for the purposes of this directive , a renewable energy community shall be an sme or a not - for - profit organisation , the shareholders or members of which cooperate in the generation , distribution , storage or supply of energy from renewable sources , fulfilling at least four out of the following criteria : ### for the purposes of this directive , a renewable energy community shall be a locally based sme or a locally based not - for - profit organisation , the shareholders or members of which cooperate in the generation , distribution , storage or supply of energy from renewable sources , representing largely local interests and fulfilling at least four out of the following criteria :


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year .


### to determine the share of renewable electricity for the purposes of paragraph 1 either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the member state where the electricity is supplied , as measured two years before the year in question may be used . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled . ### to determine the share of renewable electricity for the purposes of paragraph 1 the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the member state where the electricity is supplied , as measured two years before the year in question , may be used . provided that additionality of electricity can be proven , fully renewable electricity can be accounted for as such . the commission shall provide guidance in order to establish the procedure to prove additionality . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled .


### when electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , may be used to determine the share of renewable energy . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled . ### when electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin directly the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , may be used to determine the share of renewable energy . in both cases , an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with article 19 shall be cancelled .


### by 31 december 2025 , in the context of the biennial assessment of progress made pursuant to regulation [ governance ] , the commission shall assess whether the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 effectively stimulates innovation and promotes greenhouse gas savings in the transport sector , and whether the applicable greenhouse gas savings requirements for biofuels and biogas are appropriate . the commission shall , if appropriate , present a proposal to modify the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 . ### by 31 december 2025 , in the context of the biennial assessment of progress made pursuant to regulation [ governance ] , the commission shall assess whether the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 effectively stimulates innovation and promotes greenhouse gas savings in the transport sector , and whether the applicable greenhouse gas savings requirements for biofuels and biogas are appropriate . the assessment shall also analyse if the provisions in this article affectively avoids double accounting of renewable energy . the commission shall , if appropriate , present a proposal to modify the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 .


### biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was peatland in january 2008 . ### biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was peatland in january 2008 unless evidence is provided that the cultivation and harvesting of that raw material does not involve drainage of previously undrained soil .


### areas of high conservation value , including wetlands and peatlands , are protected ; ### areas of designated by law or by the relevant competent authority for nature conservation purposes , are identified and protected ,


### the impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality and biodiversity are minimised ; and ### harvesting is carried out in a way that takes into account the maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimizing negative impacts ; and


### impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality and biodiversity are minimised ; ### harvesting is carried out in a way that takes into account the maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimizing negative impacts ;


### when evidence referred to in the first subparagraph is not available , the biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 if management systems are in place at forest holding level to ensure that : ### when evidence referred to in the first subparagraph is not available , the biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 if additional information of legality and forest management practices are provided on the supply base level to ensure that


### by 31 december 2023 , the commission shall assess whether the criteria set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 effectively minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass and address lulucf requirements , on the basis of available data . the commission shall , if appropriate , present a proposal to modify the requirements laid down in paragraphs 5 and 6 . ### by 31 december 2026 , the commission shall , in collaboration with the standing forestry committee , assess whether the criteria set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 effectively minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass and address lulucf requirements , on the basis of available data . the commission shall , if appropriate , present a proposal for the period after 2030 to modify the requirements laid down in paragraphs 5 and 6 .


### member states shall take measures to ensure that economic operators submit reliable information regarding the compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in article 26 to and make available to the member state , on request , the data that were used to develop the information . member states shall require economic operators to arrange for an adequate standard of independent auditing of the information submitted , and to provide evidence that this has been done . the auditing shall verify that the systems used by economic operators are accurate , reliable and protected against fraud . it shall evaluate the frequency and methodology of sampling and the robustness of the data . ### member states shall take measures to ensure that economic operators submit reliable information regarding the compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in article 26 to and make available to the member state , on request , the data that were used to develop the information . member states shall require economic operators to arrange for an adequate standard of independent auditing of the information submitted , and to provide evidence that this has been done . up to the first gathering point of the biomass , first or second party auditing could be used . the auditing shall verify that the systems used by economic operators are accurate , reliable and protected against fraud . it shall evaluate the frequency and methodology of sampling and the robustness of the data .


### in order to ensure that compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria is verified in an efficient and harmonised manner and in particular to prevent fraud , the commission may specify detailed implementing rules , including adequate standards of reliability , transparency and independent auditing and require all voluntary schemes to apply those standards . when specifying these standards , the commission shall pay special attention to the need to minimize administrative burden . this shall be done by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . such acts shall set a time frame by which voluntary schemes need to implement the standards . the commission may repeal decisions recognising voluntary schemes in the event that those schemes fail to implement such standards in the time frame provided for . ### in order to ensure that compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria is verified in an efficient and harmonised manner and in particular to prevent fraud , the commission may specify detailed implementing rules , including adequate standards of reliability , transparency and independent auditing and require all voluntary schemes to apply those standards . when specifying these standards , the commission shall pay special attention to the need to minimize administrative burden and the possibility to use first or second party auditing up to the first gathering point of the biomass . this shall be done by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . such acts shall set a time frame by which voluntary schemes need to implement the standards . the commission may repeal decisions recognising voluntary schemes in the event that those schemes fail to implement such standards in the time frame provided for .


### the policy objective of the fund shall be to contribute to ensuring a high level of security in the union , in particular by tackling terrorism and radicalisation , serious and organised crime and cybercrime and by assisting and protecting victims of crime . ### the policy objective of the fund shall be to contribute to ensuring a high level of security in the union , in particular by tackling terrorism and radicalisation , serious and organised crime and cybercrime and by assisting and protecting victims of crime . the fund shall also support preparedness for and management of security - related risk and crisis .


### within the specific objectives set out in paragraph 2 , the fund shall be implemented through the implementation measures listed in annex ii . ### within the specific objectives set out in paragraph 2 , the fund shall be implemented inter alia through the implementation measures listed in annex ii .


### within the objectives referred to in article 3 and in - line with the implementation measures listed in annex ii , the fund shall in particular support the actions listed in annex iii . ### within the objectives referred to in article 3 and , where appropriate , in - line with the implementation measures listed in annex ii , the fund shall in particular support the actions listed in annex iii .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 2 500 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the fund for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 2 209 725 000 in 2018 prices .


### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the union . ### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , building on petitions and demands received from the citizens , by the committee on petitions , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised and co - ordinated approach to time arrangements throughout the union .


### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services . evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer - time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time . ### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , problems in the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services , and to provide solutions . evidence is increasingly conclusive as to the negative effects of a biannual change of time on human health . it also seems increasingly conclusive than a closer alignment with sunlight avoids negative effects .


### applications shall be decided on within 20 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an admissible application . exceptionally , this period may be extended for up to a maximum of 40 calendar days . ### applications shall be decided on within 20 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an admissible application . exceptionally and for a duly stated reason which the applicant is notified of , this period may be extended for up to a maximum of 40 calendar days .


### applicants whose application for an extension has been refused shall have the right to appeal . appeals shall be introduced against the member state that has taken the final decision on the application for an extension and in accordance with the national law of that member state . member states shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , as specified in annex ii . ### applicants whose application for an extension has been refused shall have the right to appeal within a period of 15 days . appeals shall be introduced against the member state that has taken the final decision on the application for an extension . member states shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , as specified in annex ii .


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation . ### within [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation .


### a personal interview with the applicant should be organised in order to facilitate the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection unless the applicant has absconded or the information provided by the applicant is sufficient for determining the member state responsible . as soon as the application for international protection is lodged , the applicant should be informed in particular of the application of this regulation , of the lack of choice as to which member state will examine his or her asylum application ; of his or her obligations under this regulation and of the consequences of not complying with them . ### a personal interview with the applicant should be organised in order to facilitate the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection unless the applicant has absconded or the information provided by the applicant is sufficient for determining the member state responsible . as soon as the application for international protection is lodged , the applicant should be informed in particular of the application of this regulation , of the lack of choice as to which member state will examine his or her asylum application ; of his or her obligations under this regulation and of the consequences of not complying with them . the applicant should also be fully informed about his or her rights , including the right to an effective remedy and legal assistance . the information to the applicant should be provided in a language that he or she understands , in a concise , transparent , intelligible and easily accessible form , using clear and plain language .


### the european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice established by regulation no 1077 / 201121 should be responsible for the preparation , development and the operational management of the central system and the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national infrastructures . ___ 21 regulation no 1077 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 establishing a european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice . ### the european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice established by regulation no 1077 / 201121 should be responsible for the preparation , development and the operational management of the central system , its interoperability with other systems and the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national infrastructures . ___ 21 regulation no 1077 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 establishing a european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice .


### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve month period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state of allocation which does not accept the allocated applicants during a twelve month period should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . a fund should be established and the member state which does not take part in the corrective allocation should pay into that fund , with regard to each allocated applicant whom the member state does not accept , annual payments of eur 50 000 for the first and the second years , eur 75 000 for the third and the fourth years , and eur 100 000 for subsequent years . the funding under the dublin reserve fund is intended to cover the granting of a lump sum per applicant for international protection , distributed proportionally between the member states that participate in the corrective allocation mechanism . if a member state fails to pay , the commission should withhold the same amount from the payments due to that member state from other union funds . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the above - specified principle in an implementing act and the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis .


### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state may , at the end of each twelve - month period , decide either it will take part in the corrective allocation mechanism , either it will temporarily opt for a solidarity financial contribution . if a member state opts for the second option , it has to pay , into a fund to be established , per each applicant who would have been allocated to it , the first and the second years eur 50 000 , the third and the fourth years eur 75 000 , the fifth and the following years eur 100 000 . the funding under this ' dublin reserve ' is intended to cover the granting of a lump sum per asylum seeker , distributed proportionally between the member states that participate in the corrective allocation mechanism . if a member state fails to pay , the commission shall withhold the same amount from the payments due to that member state from other union funds .


### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants for an indefinite period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to another member state .


### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of a common leaflet on dublin / eurodac , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors ; of a standard form for the exchange of relevant information on unaccompanied minors ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information on minors and dependent persons ; of uniform conditions on the preparation and submission of take charge requests and take back notifications ; of two lists of relevant elements of proof and circumstantial evidence , and the periodical revision thereof ; of a laissez passer ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information regarding transfers ; of a standard form for the exchange of data before a transfer ; of a common health certificate ; of uniform conditions and practical arrangements for the exchange of information on a person’s health data before a transfer , and of secure electronic transmission channels for the transmission of requests . ### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of a common leaflet on dublin / eurodac , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors ; a standard form for the exchange of relevant information on unaccompanied minors ; of the modalities and periodicity for providing applicants with information on the status of the procedure ; of rules on the qualifications of and training for guardians and the modalities for their engagement with other actors ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information on minors and dependent persons ; of standard operating procedures for cross - border cooperation among member states regarding the assessment of the best interests of the child , family tracing and the identification of family members , siblings , relatives or any other family relations of an unaccompanied minor and for assessing the capacity of a relative to take care of an unaccompanied minor ; of uniform conditions on the preparation and submission of take charge requests and take back notifications ; of two lists of relevant elements of proof and circumstantial evidence , and the periodical revision thereof ; of a laissez passer ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information regarding transfers ; of a standard form for the exchange of data before a transfer ; of a common health certificate ; of rules concerning the modalities for the handover from guardian to guardian in the case of transfers ; of uniform conditions and practical arrangements for the exchange of information on a person ' s health data before a transfer , and of secure electronic transmission channels for the transmission of requests . .


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible all the available elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . the competent authorities shall take into account the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible only insofar as they have been submitted before the final decision determining the member state responsible .


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant for international protection shall submit as soon as possible all the available elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . the competent authorities shall take into account the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible only insofar as they have been submitted before the final decision determining the member state responsible .


### where necessary for the proper understanding of the applicant , the information shall also be supplied orally , for example in connection with the personal interview as referred to in article 7 . ### the information shall be provided as soon as the application is registered . the information shall be provided both in written and oral form , where appropriate with the support of multimedia equipment . oral information may be given either in individual or group sessions and applicants shall have the possibility to ask questions about the procedural steps they are expected to follow with regard to the process of determining a responsible member state in accordance with this regulation . in the case of minors , information shall be provided in a child - friendly manner by appropriately trained staff and with the involvement of the guardian .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , draw up a common leaflet , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . this common leaflet shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common leaflet shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 of this regulation . ### the european union agency for asylum shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information material containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common information material shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . the european union agency for asylum shall create specific information material intended particularly for the following target groups : adult applicants ; unaccompanied minors ; accompanied minors . specific information material should be developed for cases where the corrective allocation mechanism applies and when the ordinary procedures under this regulation apply .


### in order to facilitate the process of determining the member state responsible , the determining member state shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant , unless the applicant has absconded or the information provided by the applicant pursuant to article 4 is sufficient for determining the member state responsible . the interview shall also allow the proper understanding of the information supplied to the applicant in accordance with article 6 . ### in order to facilitate the process of determining the member state responsible , the determining member state shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant . the determining member state shall proactively ask questions on all aspects of the claim that would allow for the determination of the member state responsible . the interview shall also allow the proper understanding of the information supplied to the applicant in article 6 .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific information material for unaccompanied minors . the guardian shall be appointed as soon as possible , but at the latest within five days from the date of the making of the application .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant ' s file including the specific information materials for unaccompanied minors . the guardian shall be appointed no later than five days from the moment when an unaccompanied minor arrives in the member state .


### for the purpose of applying article 10 , the member state where the unaccompanied minor lodged an application for international protection shall , as soon as possible , take appropriate action to identify the family members or relatives of the unaccompanied minor on the territory of member states , whilst protecting the best interests of the child . ### for the purpose of applying articles 10 and 19 , the member state where the unaccompanied minor made an application for international protection shall , as soon as possible , take appropriate action to identify the family members , relatives or any other family relations of the unaccompanied minor on the territory of member states , whilst protecting the best interests of the child , when relevant with the assistance of international or other relevant organisation to facilitate the minor ' s access to the tracing services of such organisations . the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors , including training on child rights , psychology and development .


### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . ### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come directly from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection .


### where , on account of pregnancy , a new - born child , serious illness , severe disability or old age , an applicant is dependent on the assistance of his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states , or his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states is dependent on the assistance of the applicant , member states shall normally keep or bring together the applicant with that child , sibling or parent , provided that family ties existed in the country of origin , that the child , sibling or parent or the applicant is able to take care of the dependent person and that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing . ### where , on account of pregnancy , a new - born child , serious illness , severe disability , severe trauma or old age , an applicant is dependent on the assistance of his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states , or his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states is dependent on the assistance of the applicant , member states shall normally keep or bring together the applicant with that child , sibling or parent , insofar as the family ties already existed before the applicant arrived on the territory of the member states , that the child , sibling or parent or the applicant is able to take care of the dependent person and that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing .


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### the member state which decides to examine an application for international protection pursuant to this paragraph shall become the member state responsible and shall assume the obligations associated with that responsibility . where applicable , it shall inform the member state previously responsible , the member state conducting a procedure for determining the member state responsible or the member state which has been requested to take charge of the applicant . ### the member state which decides to examine an application for international protection pursuant to this paragraph shall become the member state responsible and shall assume the obligations associated with that responsibility . where applicable , it shall inform using the ' dublinet ' electronic communication network set up under article 18 of regulation no 1560 / 2003 , the member state previously responsible , the member state conducting a procedure for determining the member state responsible or the member state which has been requested to take charge of the applicant .


### take charge , under the conditions laid down in articles 24 , 25 and 30 , of an applicant who has lodged an application in a different member state ; ### take charge , under the conditions laid down in articles 24 , 24a , 25 and 30 , of an applicant who has lodged an application in a different member state ;


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 85% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 100% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 100 % of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### applicants who lodged their application in the benefitting member state after notification of allocation referred to in article 34 shall be allocated to the member states referred to in paragraph 1 , and these member states shall determine the member state responsible ; ### applicants who lodged their application in the benefitting member state after notification of allocation referred to in article 34 shall , if a responsible member state could not be established pursuant to article 19 or article 36b , be allocated to the member states referred to in paragraph 1 , and these member states shall determine the member state responsible ;


### financial solidarity ### member state opt - out


### financial solidarity ### financial solidarity and establishment of the dublin reserve fund


### transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , at the latest within four weeks from the final transfer decision . ### provide the necessary assistance in order to ensure that the european union agency for asylum is able to transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , at the latest within four weeks from the final transfer decision .


### examine his or her application for international protection as member state responsible , unless , according to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 13 and 16 to 18 , a different member state is responsible for examining the application ; ### examine his or her application for international protection as member state responsible , unless , according to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 10 , 13 and 16 to 18 , a different member state is responsible for examining the application ;


### where , according to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 13 and 16 to 18 a different member state is responsible for examining the application , the member state of allocation shall request that other member state to take charge of the applicant ; ### where , according to the criteria set out in articles 10 to 10 , to 13 and 16 to 18 a different member state is responsible for examining the application , the member state of allocation shall request that other member state to take charge of the applicant ;


### the european agency for the operational management of large scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice established by regulation no 1077 / 2011 shall be responsible for the preparation , development and the operational management of the central system and the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national infrastructures . ### the european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice established by regulation no 1077 / 201121 should be responsible for the preparation , development and the operational management of the central system , its interoperability with other systems and the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national infrastructures .


### in the light of innovation and to take account of the implementation of new technologies improving the fuel efficiency of heavy - duty vehicles , the vecto simulation tool as well as regulation 2017 / 2400 will be continuously and timely updated . ### in the light of innovation and to take account of and stimulate the implementation of new technologies improving the fuel efficiency of heavy - duty vehicles , the vecto simulation tool as well as regulation 2017 / 2400 must be continuously and timely developed and updated to properly cover all available fuel saving technologies , including truck platooning , as well as the improvements to rigid bodies , trailer sand semi - trailers on the market . given the key role of these new technologies in reducing co2 emissions from the transport sector , the timely and comprehensive update of the vecto simulation tool is essential element in reducing co2 from heavy - duty vehicles . this update should take place on a yearly basis to keep vecto on par with the state - of - the - art technologies , and the european institutions should allocate sufficient resources accordingly . the commission shall present digitally updated list of the technologies included in vecto , with a corresponding timeline every year and make it accessible to the public .


### a reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . the 2030 target should be considered aspirational and the final target should be determined pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 as there are more uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available . ### a reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . a minimum reduction target should also be set for 2030 , pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 , that takes account of the fact that there are more uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available .


### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use . ### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road . third party independent testing of vehicles in use and on road should also be introduced .


### starting from 2020 and for each subsequent calendar year , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts referred to in article 10 , determine for each manufacturer the zero - and low - emission factor referred to in article 4 for the preceding calendar year . ### as of 2025 , 5 % of each manufacturer ' s fleet of heavy duty vehicles shall consist of zero - emission and low - emission heavy duty vehicles .


### the zero - and low - emission factor shall take into account the number and the co2 emissions of zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles in the manufacturer’s fleet in a calendar year , including zero - emission vehicles of the categories referred to in the second sub - paragraph of article 2 , as well as zero - and low - emission vocational vehicles . ### as of 2030 , at least 30 % of each manufacturer ' s fleet of heavy duty vehicles shall consist of zero - emission and low - emission heavy duty vehicles . that benchmark shall be subject to the review to be carried out pursuant to article 13 .


### the commission shall take those deviations into account for the purpose of calculating the average specific emissions of a manufacturer . ### the commission shall take those deviations into account for the purpose of calculating the average specific emissions of a manufacturer and adapting , where appropriate , the 2019 reference co2 emissions .


### from 2020 , the zero - and low - emission factor , referred to in article 5 ; ### from 2020 , the share of zero - and low - emission heavy duty vehicles in each manufacturer ' s fleet , as referred to in article 5 ;


### the commission may adopt , by means of implementing acts , the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 . ### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , rules on the procedures for reporting data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy duty vehicles referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 .


### t = ∑ sg sharesg × mpwsg × × rco2sg ### t = zlev_benchmark_factor * ∑ sg sharesg × mpwsg × × rco2sg zlev_benchmark_factor is , unless this sum is larger than 1 . 05 or 0 . 95 in which case the zlev factor shall be set to 1 . 05 or 0 . 95 as the case may be . where , y is the share of zero - and low - emission vehicles in the manufacturer ' s fleet of newly registered heavy duty vehicles calculated as the total number of zero - and low - emission vehicles , where each of them is counted as zlev_specific in accordance with the formula below , divided by the total number of vehicles registered in the relevant calendar year zlev_specific = 1 - x is the benchmarked share of zero - and low - emissions heavy duty vehicles as set in annex i point 2 . 7 a


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable , balanced and inclusive growth and to stimulate the creation of new jobs , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change .


### the programme should aim at supporting climate change , environmentally and socially sustainable projects and , where appropriate , climate change mitigation and adaptation actions . in particular , the contribution of the programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the paris agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long - term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced . ### the programme should aim at supporting climate change , environmentally , socially , and economically sustainable projects and , where appropriate , climate change mitigation and adaptation actions . in particular , the contribution of the programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the paris agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long - term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced .