### to promote and facilitate the use of earth observation data and technologies both by local authorities , by small and medium - sized enterprises , scientists and researchers , dedicated networks for copernicus data distribution , including national and regional bodies , should be promoted through user uptake activities . to this end , the commission and the member states should strive to establish closer links between copernicus and union and national policies in order to drive the demand for commercial applications and services and enable enterprises , particular small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups , to develop applications based on copernicus data and information aiming at developing a competitive earth observation data eco - system in europe . ### to promote and facilitate the use of earth observation data and technologies both by local and regional authorities , by small and medium - sized enterprises , scientists and researchers , dedicated networks for copernicus data distribution , including national and regional bodies , should be promoted through user uptake activities . to this end , the commission and the member states should strive to establish closer links between copernicus and union and national policies in order to drive the demand for commercial applications and services and enable enterprises , particular small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups , to develop applications based on copernicus data and information aiming at developing a competitive earth observation data eco - system in europe .


### an autonomous , user - driven , earth observation system under civil control , offering geo - information data and services , comprising satellites , ground infrastructure , data and information processing facilities , and distribution infrastructure , and fully integrating the needs and requirements of security ; ### an autonomous , user - driven , earth observation system under civil control , offering geo - information data and services based on a free and open data policy , comprising satellites , ground infrastructure , data and information processing facilities , and distribution infrastructure , and fully integrating the needs and requirements of security ;


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for : ensuring efficient access to space for the programme , for example by drawing up a provisional programme accompanied by clear rules governing european institutional launches ; fostering a competitive and innovative space sector ; encouraging the adoption and use of the services provided by the programme components in the public and private sectors of the union ;


### provide , or contribute to the provision of , high - quality and up - to - date and , where appropriate , secure space - related data , information and services without interruption and wherever possible at global level , meeting existing and future needs and able to meet the union ' s political priorities , including as regards climate change and security and defence ; ### provide , or contribute to the provision of , high - quality and up - to - date and , where appropriate , secure space - related data , information and services without interruption and wherever possible at global level and based on a free and open data policy , meeting existing and future needs and able to meet the union ' s political priorities , including as regards climate change mitigation and adaptation , and security and defence ;


### promote the role of the union in the international arena as a leading actor in the space sector and strengthening its role in tackling global challenges and supporting global initiatives , including with regards to climate change and sustainable development . ### promote the role of the union in the international arena as a leading actor in the space sector and strengthening its role in tackling global challenges and supporting global initiatives , including with regards to climate change , precision farming , food security and sustainable development .


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate user - driven and reliable earth observation data and information , based on a free and open data policy , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ;


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### as regards copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in fields such as the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ;


### to contribute , where this is required for the needs of the programme , to an autonomous , secure and cost - efficient capability to access space ; ### to provide the union with autonomous , efficient and reliable access to space , for example through an appropriate and cost - effective launch and launching vehicle policy ;


### development activities linked to autonomous , reliable and cost - efficient access to space ; ### development activities linked to autonomous , effective , reliable and cost - efficient access to space for the union , requiring the commission to consolidate and organise institutional demand for launching services on a long - term and predictable basis .


### 6actions in support of an innovative union space sector ### 6actions in support of a competitive and innovative union space sector


### strict distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the entities involved in the implementation of the programme , in particular between the member states , the commission , the agency and the european space agency ; ### strict distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the entities involved in the implementation of the programme , in particular between the member states , the commission , the agency and the european space agency , based on each organisations ' competences , improving effectiveness and cost efficiency and avoidance of overlap of activities ;


### the commission shall promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the programme ' s components in the public and private sectors , including by supporting appropriate development of those services and by fostering a stable long - term environment . it shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the programme . it shall ensure complementarity , consistency , synergies and links between the programme and other union actions and programmes . ### the commission shall contribute to and supervise the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the programme ' s components in the public and private sectors , including by supporting appropriate development of those services and , where appropriate , the development of the corresponding standards at eu level and by fostering a stable long - term environment . it shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the programme . it shall ensure complementarity , consistency , synergies and links between the programme and other union actions and programmes , including , where appropriate , by ensuring the compatibility and the interoperability between those services and projects financed by other union actions and programmes .


### the provision and market development of the services provided by galileo and egnos ; ### the provision and market development of the services provided by galileo and egnos , in accordance with article 29 , which shall include all relevant activities , resources and services to promote galileo , its data and services at all levels , in order to maximise the socio - economic benefits which are referred to in article 4 .


### –land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover , land use and land use change , urban areas , inland water quantity and quality , forests , agriculture and other natural resources , biodiversity and cryosphere ; ### –land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover , land use and land use change , urban areas , inland water quantity and quality , forests and in particular deforestation , agriculture and other natural resources , biodiversity , cryosphere , regular assessments of crop areas , crop development monitoring at regional and global scales , harvest estimation , and forecasts of best - adapted harvest windows , yield forecast , irrigation needs estimation , fertilizer or pesticide use optimization , monitoring evapotranspiration and cropstress , mapping and monitoring of soil composition and raw materials , desertification , crop rotation and diversification , soil erosion , contamination and impermeability , the management of chemical substances and waste ;


### with the growing importance of self - consumption of renewable electricity , there is a need for a definition of renewable self - consumers and a regulatory framework which would empower self - consumers to generate , store , consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens . collective self - consumption should be allowed in certain cases so that citizens living in apartments for example can benefit from consumer empowerment to the same extent as households in single family homes . ### the consumption of electricity generated by on - site installations using renewable sources by single or multiple customers helps these customers to reduce their electricity bills and to be part of the energy transition . if properly designed , installations generating electricity from renewable sources for direct , local use can contribute not only to lowering grid investment and management cost , but also to achieve sustainable energy goals . with the growing importance of self - consumption of renewable electricity , there is a need for a definition of renewable self - consumers and for the setting of a supportive european regulatory framework which would empower self - consumers to generate , store , consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens . collective self - consumption should be allowed in certain cases so that citizens living in apartments for example can benefit from consumer empowerment to the same extent as households in single family homes .


### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . ### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the european continent and beyond ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity ; a union which fights unemployment , discrimination , social exclusion and poverty .


### the programme is a key component of building a european education area . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs , growth and competitiveness . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] . ### the programme is a key component of building a european education area by 2025 , as agreed by the member states at the gothenburg social summit . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills , competences and knowledge for sustaining jobs , growth , competitiveness , innovation and social cohesion . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] .


### synergies with horizon europe should ensure that combined resources from the programme and the horizon europe programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising european higher education institutions . horizon europe will , where appropriate , complement the programme ' s support for the european universities initiative , in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education , research and innovation . synergies with horizon europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions . _________________ 33 com [ ] . ### synergies with horizon europe should ensure that combined resources from the programme and the horizon europe programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising european higher education institutions , and to achieve greater coherence between the administrative requirements of the programmes . horizon europe will , where appropriate , complement the programme ' s support for the european universities initiative , in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education , research and innovation . synergies with horizon europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions . _________________ 33 com [ ] .


### synergies with horizon europe should ensure that combined resources from the programme and the horizon europe programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising european higher education institutions . horizon europe will , where appropriate , complement the programme ' s support for the european universities initiative , in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education , research and innovation . synergies with horizon europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions . _________________ 33 com [ ] . ### synergies with horizon europe should ensure that combined resources from the programme and the horizon europe programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising european higher education institutions . horizon europe will complement the programme ' s support for actions and initiatives that demonstrate a research dimension , such as the european universities initiative , as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education , research and innovation . _________________ 33 com [ ] .


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups under - represented in erasmus + , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations , in particular newcomers , youth organisations , volunteer - based and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with learners with fewer opportunities of all ages , and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups , such as people with an ethnic minority background , people with disabilities and lgbti people . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the mobility experience .


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational , cultural and sport activities by digitalising processes to facilitate application procedures and participation in the programme , by developing user - friendly online systems based on best practice and by creating new tools such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training and young workers . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities and youth work should also be extended to reach more young people and increase skills development for the labour market . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy . ### the programme should support measures that enhance cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport in europe , and also , particularly via tools for virtual cooperation , between european institutions and organisations and their counterparts in developing countries and in the overseas countries and territories , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world , and in properly realising potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy .


### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy . ### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy . to this end , effective cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at all levels of the programme’s implementation should be ensured .


### to increase the use of virtual cooperation activities , the programme should support a more systematic use of the online platforms such as etwinning , the school education gateway , the electronic platform for adult learning in europe , the european youth portal and the online platform for higher education . ### to increase the use of virtual cooperation activities , the programme should support more systematic use of existing online platforms , such as etwinning , the school education gateway , the electronic platform for adult learning in europe , the european youth portal and the online platform for higher education . the programme should also encourage the development of new online platforms to strengthen and modernise the delivery of education , training , sport and youth policy at european level .


### the programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications , as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes , to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non - formal and informal learning , skills management and guidance . in this regard , the programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and union level that facilitate cross - european exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education , training and youth and across formal and non - formal settings . ### the programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic recognition of skills , competences , qualifications , and diplomas as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes , to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non - formal and informal learning , skills management and guidance . in this regard , the programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and union level that facilitate cross - european exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education , training and youth and across formal and non - formal settings .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of at least 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives over the period covered by the 2021 - 2027 mff , and an annual target of 30% to be introduced as quickly as possible , and at the latest in 2027 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of [ reference to be updated as appropriate point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management34 ] , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . _________________ 34 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of the programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of [ reference to be updated as appropriate point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management34 ] , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . it should be ensured that , from 2021 , there is a significant increase in the annual budget for the programme , in comparison to the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework , followed by linear and gradual growth in annual allocations . such a budgetary profile will help to ensure wider access from the very beginning of the 2021 - 2027 multiannual financial framework period and avoid disproportionate increases in the final years that might be difficult to absorb . _________________ 34 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### in line with the commission ' s communication on ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union ' s outermost regions ' 36 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions ' participation in all actions . mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries , in particular their neighbours , should be fostered . such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly . _________________ 36 com0623 . ### in line with the commission ' s communication on ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union ' s outermost regions ' 36 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions ' participation in all actions , particularly by means of virtual cooperation . mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries , in particular their neighbours , should be fostered , as should online learning programmes . such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly . _________________ 36 com0623 .


### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure . ### given that the programme is to be implemented over a seven - year period , it is necessary to provide for adequate flexibility in order to enable it to adapt to changing realities and political priorities within the field of education , training , youth and sport . therefore , this regulation does not define in detail how initiatives are to be designed and it does not prejudge political priorities or respective budgetary priorities for the next seven years . instead , the secondary policy choices and priorities , including details of specific initiatives , should be determined by means of work programmes in compliance with the financial regulation . the work programme should also set out the measures needed for implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by means of a delegated act . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the programme should be ensured at european , national and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the programme , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders . ### appropriate outreach , publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the programme should be ensured at european , national , regional and local level . the outreach , publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the programme , including , when relevant , with the support of other key stakeholders .


### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing . ### member states should adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing .


### in order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries , simplified grants in the form of lump - sums , unit - costs and flat - rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent . the simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the programme , as defined by the commission , should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country . the commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria , in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities . in accordance with national law , member states should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies . the same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned . ### in order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries , simplified grants in the form of lump - sums , unit - costs and flat - rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent . the simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the programme , as defined by the commission , should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country . the commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria , in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities and people with political refugee status . in accordance with national law , member states should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies . the same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular , this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , and to promote the application of articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular , this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , including non - religious beliefs , disability , age or sexual orientation , and to promote the application of articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning . it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning , including block or day release training . it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ;


### ‘ staff’ means any person who , on either a professional or a voluntary basis , is involved in education , training or non - formal learning , and may include professors , teachers , trainers , school leaders , youth workers , sport coaches , non - educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning ; ### ‘ staff’ means any person who , on either a professional or a voluntary basis , is involved in education at all levels , training or non - formal learning , and may include professors , teachers , trainers , school leaders , youth workers , sport coaches , non - educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning ;


### ‘ vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post - secondary level . it includes the participation of individuals who have recently graduated from such programmes ; ### ‘ vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post - secondary level , or any person who has graduated from such a programme within the last 12 months ;


### ‘ vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post - secondary level . it includes the participation of individuals who have recently graduated from such programmes ; ### ‘ vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial , continuous or block or day release vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post - secondary level . it includes the participation of individuals who have recently graduated from such programmes ;


### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties ; ### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as special learning needs , disabilities and educational difficulties ;


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , quality jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 , reinforcing lifelong learning and promoting an innovation - driven approach to education and training as well as a european dimension in sport ;


### policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european non - governmental organisations , and international organisations in the field of youth , the eu youth dialogue as well as support to the european youth forum ; ### policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders including union - wide networks , european non - governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of youth , including those working with young members of diasporas , the eu youth dialogue , and support to the european youth forum ;


### at least eur 960 000 000 as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies . ### at least 3 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 as operating grants to national agencies .


### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article [ 108 ] of the financial regulation . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### the secondary policy choices and priorities , including details of specific initiatives outlined in articles 4 to 13 , shall be determined by means of a work programme as referred to in article 110 of the financial regulation . the work programme shall also set out how the programme is to be implemented . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 30 in order to supplement this regulation by adopting the work programme .


### 21evaluation ### 21evaluations , mid - term review and revision


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### the commission shall transmit any evaluations and the mid - term review , accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and to the committee of the regions .


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 , together with the european commission , shall develop an eu - wide consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , including information regarding actions and activities managed at the national and union level , and its results . national agencies shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country , with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders , and to support a cross - sectoral approach in the programme ' s implementation .


### the commission shall be responsible for the supervisory controls with regard to the programme actions and activities managed by the national agencies . it shall set the minimum requirements for the controls by the national agency and the independent audit body . ### the commission shall be responsible for the supervisory controls with regard to the programme actions and activities managed by the national agencies . it shall set the minimum requirements for the controls by the national agency and the independent audit body , taking account of the internal control systems for national public finances .


### an action that has received a contribution from the programme may also receive a contribution from any other union programme , provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs . ### an action that has received a contribution from the programme may also receive a contribution from any other union programme , provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs . the cumulative financing shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from different union programmes shall be calculated on a pro - rata basis .


### actions eligible under the programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals , but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints , may be selected for funding by the european structural and investment funds . in this case the co - financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this regulation shall apply . these actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in article [ 65 ] of regulation xx [ cpr ] in accordance with the rules set out in that regulation and fund specific regulations , including rules on financial corrections . ### an action eligible under the programme may be awarded a seal of excellence and therefore may be selected for funding by the european structural and investment funds , provided that it complies with the following cumulative conditions : it has been assessed in a call for proposals under the programme ; it complies with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals ; it cannot be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 20 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 19 and 20 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028 .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 20 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 19 and 20 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### most member states already combine mandatory surveys for the safe operation of regular ro - ro ferries with other types of surveys and inspections where possible , namely flag state surveys and port state control inspections . to further reduce the inspection effort and to maximise the time in which the ship can be commercially exploited , vessels subject to port state control inspections should be therefore transferred to directive 2009 / 16 / ec and the scope of this directive should be confined to ships providing regular ro - ro ferry and high - speed passenger craft services between ports within a member state or between a port in a member state and a port in a third state where the flag of the vessel is the same as the member state in question . ### most member states already combine mandatory surveys for the safe operation of regular ro - ro ferries with other types of surveys and inspections where possible , namely flag state surveys and port state control inspections . to further reduce the inspection effort and to maximise the time in which the ship can be commercially exploited , vessels subject to port state control inspections should be therefore transferred to directive 2009 / 16 / ec and the scope of this directive should be confined to ships providing regular ro - ro ferry and high - speed passenger craft services between ports within a member state or between a port in a member state and a port in a third state where the flag of the vessel is the same as the member state in question . for ships flying the flag of a member state providing regular ro - ro ferry and high - speed passenger craft services between a member state and a non - member state , directive 2009 / 16 / ec shall apply if the flag being flown is not the same as the flag of the member state in question .


### directive 1999 / 35 / ec provided that every 12 - month period a specific survey and a survey during regular service must be carried out by host states . although the objective of this requirement was to ensure that these two inspections are carried out with a certain interval between them , the refit fitness check demonstrated that this is not always the case . to remove the ambiguity of that requirement and to ensure a common safety level , it should be clarified that the two annual inspections should take place at regular , approximately six monthly intervals . ### directive 1999 / 35 / ec provided that every 12 - month period a specific survey and a survey during regular service must be carried out by member states in their capacity as host states . although the objective of this requirement was to ensure that these two inspections are carried out with an interval of around five to six months , the fitness check of the legislation on passenger ship safety demonstrated that this was not always the case in practice . to clarify the inspection system and to ensure a harmonised inspection framework guaranteeing an improved safety level , it should be clarified that the two annual inspections should take place at regular , approximately six monthly intervals .


### directive 1999 / 35 / ec provided that every 12 - month period a specific survey and a survey during regular service must be carried out by host states . although the objective of this requirement was to ensure that these two inspections are carried out with a certain interval between them , the refit fitness check demonstrated that this is not always the case . to remove the ambiguity of that requirement and to ensure a common safety level , it should be clarified that the two annual inspections should take place at regular , approximately six monthly intervals . ### directive 1999 / 35 / ec provided that every 12 - month period a specific survey and a survey during regular service must be carried out by host states . although the objective of this requirement was to ensure that these two inspections are carried out with a sufficient interval between them , the refit fitness check demonstrated that this is not always the case . in order to clarify the inspection regime and ensure a harmonised inspection framework that ensures a high safety level , while taking account of the common needs of the services , it should be clarified that the two annual inspections should take place at regular , approximately six monthly intervals , it being understood that the minimum interval should not be less than four months and more than eight months .


### prior to the start of operation by a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft on a regular service covered by this directive , member states shall carry out a pre - commencement inspection , consisting of : ### prior to the start of operation by a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft on a regular service covered by this directive , the competent authorities of the member states shall carry out a pre - commencement inspection , consisting of :


### when a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft is to be engaged on another regular service , the member state shall take into account inspections and surveys previously carried out for that ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft for operation on a previous regular service covered by this directive . provided that the member state is satisfied with those previous inspections and surveys and that they are relevant to the new operational conditions , the inspections and surveys provided for in article 3 need not be applied prior to the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft starting operation on the new regular service . ### when a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft is to be engaged on another regular service , the member state may take into account inspections and surveys previously carried out for that ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft for operation on a previous regular service covered by this directive . provided that the member state is satisfied with those previous inspections and surveys and that they are relevant to the new operational conditions , the inspections and surveys provided for in article 3 need not be applied prior to the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft starting operation on the new regular service .


### an inspection during a regular service , not before five months but not later than seven months following the inspection . this inspection shall cover the items listed in annex iii and sufficient number of the items listed in annexes i and ii to ensure that the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft continues to fulfil all the necessary requirements for safe operation . ### a second inspection during a regular service , not before five months but not later than seven months following the inspection as set out in . this inspection shall cover the items listed in annex iii and a sufficient number of the items listed in annexes i and ii , to ensure that the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft continues to fulfil all the necessary requirements for safe operation .


### an inspection during a regular service , not before five months but not later than seven months following the inspection . this inspection shall cover the items listed in annex iii and sufficient number of the items listed in annexes i and ii to ensure that the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft continues to fulfil all the necessary requirements for safe operation . ### a second inspection during a regular service , not before four months but not later than eight months following the inspection , as set out in subpargraph of this article . this inspection shall cover the items listed in annex iii and a sufficient number of the items listed in annexes i and ii to ensure that the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft continues to fulfil all the necessary requirements for safe operation .


### member states shall carry out an inspection in accordance with annex ii each time the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft undergoes repairs , alterations and modifications of a major character , or when there is a change in management , or a transfer of class . however , in case of change in management , or transfer of class , the member state may , after taking account of inspections previously carried out for the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft , and provided that the safe operation of the ferry or craft is not affected by this change or transfer , dispense the ferry or craft from the inspection required by this paragraph . ### member states shall carry out an inspection in accordance with annex ii each time the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft undergoes repairs , alterations and modifications of a major character , or when there is a change in management , or a transfer of class .


### in the case of deficiencies which are clearly hazardous to safety or health or which pose an immediate danger to life , the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft , its crew and passengers the member state shall ensure that the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft is subject to a prohibition of departure order . the master shall be provided with a copy of the prohibition of departure order . ### in the case of deficiencies in the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft which are clearly hazardous to safety or which pose an immediate danger to the health or the lives of its crew and passengers , the member state shall ensure that the ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft is subject to a prohibition of departure order . the master shall be provided with a copy of the prohibition of departure order .


### in order to alleviate port congestion , the member state may allow a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft subject to a prohibition of departure order to be moved to another part of the port if it is safe to do so . however , the risk of port congestion shall not be a consideration when deciding on a prohibition of departure order or the lifting a prohibition of departure order . port authorities or bodies shall facilitate the accommodation of such ships . ### in order to alleviate port congestion , the competent authority of the member state may allow a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft subject to a prohibition of departure order to be moved to another part of the port if it is safe to do so . however , the risk of port congestion shall not be a consideration when deciding on a prohibition of departure order or the lifting a prohibition of departure order . port authorities or bodies shall facilitate the accommodation of such ships .


### should the inspections referred to in articles 3 and 5 confirm or reveal deficiencies warranting a prohibition of departure , all costs relating to the inspections shall be covered by the company . ### should the inspections referred to in articles 3 and 5 confirm or reveal deficiencies warranting a prohibition of departure , all costs relating to the inspections shall be covered by the company . the system of possible extra charges for the port shall be governed by the contractual relationship between the operator and the port .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . the commission shall produce a report on the delegation of power within nine months of the five - year period coming to an end . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### when a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft has been subject to an inspection , such inspection shall be recorded as an expanded inspection , in the inspection database and taken into account for the purposes of articles 10 , 11 and 12 and for calculating the fulfilment of the inspection commitment of each member state , to the extent that all the items referred to in annex vii to this directive are covered . ; ### when a ro - ro ferry or high - speed passenger craft has been subject to an inspection , such inspection shall be recorded as an expanded inspection , in the inspection database and taken into account for the purposes of articles 10 , 11 and 12 and for calculating the fulfilment of the inspection commitment of each member state , to the extent that all the items referred to in annex vii to this directive are covered . as such , it shall be included in the total number of compulsory inspections to be carried out by each member state , as provided for in article 5 .


### in the union , 80 to 85 % of marine litter , measured as beach litter counts , is plastic , with single - use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing - related items representing 27 % . single - use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used fast - moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided , are rarely recycled , and are prone to littering . a significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment . single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems , biodiversity and , potentially , to human health and are damaging activities such as tourism , fisheries and shipping . ### in the union , 80 to 85 % of marine litter , measured as beach litter counts , is plastic , with single - use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing - related items representing 27 % . single - use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used fast - moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided , are rarely recycled , and are prone to littering . a significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment . single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems , sustainable fish stocks , biodiversity and , potentially , to human health and are damaging activities such as tourism , professional and recreational fisheries and shipping .


### for other single - use plastic products , suitable and more sustainable alternatives that are also affordable are readily available . in order to limit the adverse impact of such products on the environment , member states should be required to prohibit their placing on the union market . by doing so , the use of those readily available and more sustainable alternatives as well as innovative solutions towards more sustainable business models , re - use alternatives and substitution of materials would be promoted . ### for other single - use plastic products , suitable and more sustainable alternatives that are also affordable are readily available . in order to limit the adverse impact of such products on the environment , especially the marine environment , member states should be required to prohibit their placing on the union market . by doing so , the use of those readily available and more sustainable alternatives as well as innovative solutions towards more sustainable business models , re - use alternatives and substitution of materials would be promoted .


### in certain instances , sector - specific union law has been adopted in order to respond to specific needs in that sector , such as the area of international transport . the authority should also deal with the cross - border aspects of the application of such sector - specific union law , in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and the council49 , directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and the council50 , regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and the council51 and directive 278 ) 52 . _________________ 49 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 . 50 directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on minimum conditions for the implementation of council regulations no 3820 / 85 and no 3821 / 85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities and repealing council directive 88 / 599 / eec . 51regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing council directive 96 / 26 / ec . 52 com278 – proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec as regards enforcement requirements and laying down specific rules with respect to directive 96 / 71 / ec and directive 2014 / 67 / eu for posting drivers in the road transport sector . ### in certain instances , sector - specific union law has been adopted in order to respond to specific needs in that sector , such as the area of international transport . the authority should also deal with the cross - border aspects of the application of such sector - specific union law , in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and the council49 , directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and the council50 , regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and the council51 , the directive amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec – com278 ) 52 and regulation no 1008 / 200852a , while ensuring full respect for the powers already afforded to the european aviation safety agency . _________________ 49 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 . 50 directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on minimum conditions for the implementation of council regulations no 3820 / 85 and no 3821 / 85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities and repealing council directive 88 / 599 / eec . 51regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing council directive 96 / 26 / ec . 52 com278 – proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec as regards enforcement requirements and laying down specific rules with respect to directive 96 / 71 / ec and directive 2014 / 67 / eu for posting drivers in the road transport sector . 52a regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 24 september 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the community .


### for these purposes , the authority should cooperate with other relevant union initiatives and networks , in particular the european network of public employment services 54 , the european enterprise network55 , the border focal point56 and solvit57 , as well as with relevant national services such as the bodies to promote equal treatment and to support union workers and members of their family , designated by member states under directive 2014 / 54 / eu , and national contact points designated under directive 2011 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council58 to provide information on healthcare . the authority should also explore synergies with the proposed european services e - card59 , notably with regard to those cases in which member states opt for the submission of declarations regarding posted workers through the e - card platform . the authority should replace the commission in managing the european network of employment services european coordination office established pursuant to regulation no 2016 / 589 , including the definition of user needs and business requirements for the effectiveness of the eures portal and related it services , but excluding the it provision , and the operation and development of the it infrastructure , which will continue to be ensured by the commission . _________________ 54 decision no 573 / 2014 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 on enhanced cooperation between public employment services . 55 european enterprise network , https : / / een . ec . europa . eu / 56 communication from the commission to the council and the european parliament , boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions , com 534 . 57 commission recommendation of 17 september 2013 on the principles governing solvit . 58 directive 2011 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross - border healthcare . 59 com 824 final and com 823 final . ### for these purposes , the authority should cooperate with other relevant union initiatives and networks , in particular the european network of public employment services 54 , the european enterprise network55 , the border focal point56 and solvit57 , as well as with competent national services such as the bodies to promote equal treatment and to support union workers and members of their family , designated by member states under directive 2014 / 54 / eu , and national contact points designated under directive 2011 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council58 to provide information on healthcare . the authority should also explore synergies with the proposed european services e - card59 , notably with regard to those cases in which member states opt for the submission of declarations regarding posted workers through the e - card platform . the authority should replace the commission in managing the european network of employment services european coordination office established pursuant to regulation no 2016 / 589 , including the definition of user needs and business requirements for the effectiveness of the eures portal and related it services , but excluding the it provision , and the operation and development of the it infrastructure , which will continue to be ensured by the commission . _________________ 54 decision no 573 / 2014 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 on enhanced cooperation between public employment services . 55 european enterprise network , https : / / een . ec . europa . eu / 56 communication from the commission to the council and the european parliament , boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions , com 534 . 57 commission recommendation of 17 september 2013 on the principles governing solvit . 58 directive 2011 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross - border healthcare . 59 com 824 final and com 823 final .


### to increase member states’ capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross - border dimension in relation to union law within its scope , the authority should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections , including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . these should take place at the request of member states or upon their agreement to the authority’s suggestion . the authority should provide strategic , logistical , and technical support to member states participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements . inspections should be carried out in agreement with the member states concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of member states concerned , which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to national law . ### to increase member states’ capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross - border dimension in relation to union law within its scope , the authority should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections , including by facilitating the implementation of the checks and inspections in accordance with article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . these should take place at the request of member states or upon their agreement to the authority’s suggestion . the authority should provide strategic , logistical , and technical support to member states participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements . inspections should be carried out in agreement with the member states concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of member states concerned , which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to national law .


### to strengthen the capacity of national authorities and improve consistency in the application of union law within its scope , the authority should provide operational assistance to national authorities , including by developing practical guidelines , establishing training and peer learning programmes , promoting mutual assistance projects , facilitating staff exchanges such as those referred to in article 8 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu , and supporting member states in organising awareness - raising campaigns informing individuals and employers of their rights and obligations . the authority should promote the exchange , dissemination and uptake of good practices . ### to strengthen the capacity of national authorities and improve consistency in the application of union law within its scope , the authority should provide operational assistance to national authorities , including by developing practical guidelines , and assistance in the harmonised implementation of eu law and in setting up electronic information transmission systems , establishing training and peer learning programmes , promoting mutual assistance projects , facilitating staff exchanges such as those referred to in article 8 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu , and supporting member states in organising awareness - raising campaigns informing individuals and employers of their rights and obligations . the authority should promote the exchange , dissemination and uptake of good practices .


### to facilitate the management of labour market adjustments , the authority should facilitate cooperation among relevant stakeholders in order to address labour market disruptions affecting more than one member state , such as cases of restructuring or major projects impacting employment in border regions . ### to facilitate the management of labour market adjustments , the authority should facilitate cooperation among stakeholders and the relevant authorities in order to address labour market disruptions affecting more than one member state , such as cases of restructuring or major projects impacting employment in border regions .


### the authority shall provide services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the authority shall : ### the authority shall provide services to individuals , employers and the relevant authorities to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the authority shall :


### promote and share best practices ; ### promote and share best practices between member states , and between existing cooperation organisations and the member states’ supervisory authorities ;


### the authority shall organise peer reviews amongst national authorities and services in order to : ### the authority shall , at the request of the member state concerned , organise peer reviews amongst national authorities and services in order to :


### improve the knowledge and mutual understanding of different systems and practices , as well as to assess the effectiveness of different policy measures , including prevention and deterrence measures . ### improve the knowledge and mutual understanding of different systems and practices , including exchanges on how to transpose european texts , as well as to assess the effectiveness of different policy measures , including prevention and deterrence measures .


### conduct effectively and continuously its administrative and commercial activities with the appropriate administrative equipment and facilities at premises situated in that member state ; ; ### conduct effectively and continuously its administrative and commercial activities with the appropriate administrative equipment and facilities at premises referred to in point situated in that member state ;


### where a member state or the commission considers that there are reasons to believe that a veterinary medicinal product may present a potential serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment , a scientific evaluation of the product should be undertaken at union level , leading to a single decision on the area of disagreement , binding on the member states concerned , being taken on the basis of an overall benefit - risk assessment . ### where a member state or the commission considers that there are reasons to believe that a veterinary medicinal product may present a potential serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment , a scientific evaluation of the product should be undertaken at union level , leading to a single decision on the area of disagreement , binding on the member states concerned , being taken on the basis of an overall benefit - risk assessment . the authorisation procedure for veterinary medicinal products should be adjusted so as to eliminate administrative procedures that might hamper the development of research and innovation for the purpose of identifying new medicines .


### antimicrobial resistance to human and veterinary medicinal products is a growing health problem in the union and worldwide . many of the antimicrobials used in animals are also used in humans . some of those antimicrobials are critical for preventing or treating life - threatening infections in humans . in order to fight antimicrobial resistance a number of measures should be taken . it needs to be ensured that appropriate warnings and guidance are included on the labels of veterinary antimicrobials . use not covered by the terms of the marketing authorisation of certain new or critically important antimicrobials for humans should be restricted in the veterinary sector . the rules for advertising veterinary antimicrobials should be tightened , and the authorisation requirements should sufficiently address the risks and benefits of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products . ### antimicrobial resistance to human and veterinary medicinal products is a growing health problem in the union and worldwide , thus involving a common responsibility of member states and all relevant actors . many of the antimicrobials used in animals are also used in humans . some of those antimicrobials are critical for preventing or treating life - threatening infections in humans . in order to fight antimicrobial resistance a number of measures should be taken . better information is necessary regarding the utilisation and effects of antimicrobial medicines . it needs to be ensured that measures are proportionally applied in both the human and animal sector and that appropriate warnings and guidance are included on the labels of antimicrobials . use not covered by the terms of the marketing authorisation of certain new or critically important antimicrobials for humans should be restricted in the veterinary sector . the rules for advertising veterinary antimicrobials should be tightened , and the authorisation requirements should sufficiently address the risks and benefits of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products .


### the development of new antimicrobials has not kept pace with the increase of resistance to existing antimicrobials . given the limited innovation in developing new antimicrobials it is essential that the efficacy of existing antimicrobials is maintained for as long as possible . the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicinal products may accelerate the emergence and spread of resistant micro - organisms and may compromise the effective use of the already limited number of existing antimicrobials to treat human infections . therefore the misuse of antimicrobials should not be allowed . ### the development of new antimicrobials has not kept pace with the increase of resistance to existing antimicrobials . given the limited innovation in developing new antimicrobials it is essential that the efficacy of existing antimicrobials is maintained for as long as possible . the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicinal products may accelerate the emergence and spread of resistant micro - organisms and may compromise the effective use of the already limited number of existing antimicrobials to treat human infections . therefore the misuse of antimicrobials should not be allowed . preventive treatments using antimicrobials need to be regulated more strictly and recommended only in certain specific , well - defined cases , in compliance with animal health , biosecurity and nutritional requirements .


### in order to preserve as long as possible the efficacy of certain antimicrobials in the treatment of infections in humans , it may be necessary to reserve those antimicrobials for humans only . therefore it should be possible to decide that certain antimicrobials , following the scientific recommendations of the agency , should not be available on the market in the veterinary sector . ### in order to preserve as long as possible the efficacy of certain antimicrobials in the treatment of infections in humans , those antimicrobials should be used on a tightly restricted basis . therefore it should be possible to decide that the use of certain antimicrobials , following the scientific recommendations of the agency , should be made contingent on the existence of an antibiogram which shows that the antimicrobial in question is essential to the treatment of a given animal disease .


### the conditions governing the supply of veterinary medicinal products to the public should be harmonised in the union . veterinary medicinal products should only be supplied by persons authorised to do so by the member state where they are established . at the same time , in order to improve access to veterinary medicinal products in the union , retailers that are authorised to supply veterinary medicinal products by the competent authority in the member state where they are established should be allowed to sell prescription and non - prescription veterinary medicinal products via the internet to buyers in other member states . ### the conditions governing the supply of veterinary medicinal products to the public should be harmonised in the union . veterinary medicinal products should only be supplied by persons , where appropriate , veterinarians , who are authorised to do so by the member state where they are established . at the same time , in order to improve access to veterinary medicinal products in the union , retailers that are authorised to supply veterinary medicinal products by the competent authority in the member state where they are established should be allowed to sell prescription and non - prescription veterinary medicinal products via the internet to buyers in other member states .


### member states shall collect relevant and comparable data on the volume of sales and the use of veterinary antimicrobial medicinal products . ### member states shall collect relevant , comparable and sufficiently detailed data on the volume of sales and the use of veterinary antibiotic medicinal products .


### member states shall send data on the volume of sales and the use of veterinary antimicrobial medicinal products to the agency . the agency shall analyse the data and publish an annual report . ### member states shall send data on the volume of sales and the use of veterinary antibiotic medicinal products to the agency . the agency shall analyse the data and publish an annual report which should contain guidelines and recommendations as appropriate .


### competent authorities and the agency shall cooperate in monitoring the data in the pharmacovigilance database to determine whether there is any change to the benefit - risk balance of veterinary medicinal products with a view to detecting risks to animal health , public health and protection of the environment . ### competent authorities , other authorities concerned&#160 ; and the agency shall cooperate in monitoring the data in the pharmacovigilance database to determine whether there is any change to the benefit - risk balance of veterinary medicinal products with a view to detecting risks to animal health , public health and protection of the environment .


### competent authorities and the agency shall cooperate in monitoring the data in the pharmacovigilance database to determine whether there is any change to the benefit - risk balance of veterinary medicinal products with a view to detecting risks to animal health , public health and protection of the environment . ### competent authorities , other concerned authorities and the agency shall cooperate in monitoring the data in the pharmacovigilance database to determine whether there is any change to the benefit - risk balance of veterinary medicinal products with a view to detecting risks to animal health , public health and protection of the environment .


### identification of the animal under treatment ; ### identification of the animal under treatment and in the event of prescription of antimicrobials the disease diagnosed ;


### a veterinary prescription shall only be issued by a person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable national law . ### a veterinary prescription shall only be issued by a person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable national law . however , veterinary medicinal products which have anabolic , anti - infectious , anti - inflammatory , hormonal or psychotropic properties shall always be prescribed by a veterinarian for animals under their immediate care and only after a clinical examination and diagnosis .


### identification of the animals treated ; ### identification of the animals treated and the diagnosis of the disease treated ;


### by way of derogation from article 111 , where there is no authorised veterinary medicinal product in a member state for a condition affecting a food - producing aquatic species , the veterinarian responsible may , under his direct personal responsibility and in particular to avoid causing unacceptable suffering , treat the animals concerned with any of the following medicinal products : veterinary medicinal products authorised under this regulation in the member state concerned for use with another food - producing aquatic species , or for another condition in the same aquatic species ; b . veterinary medicinal products authorised under this regulation in another member state for use in the same aquatic species or in another food - producing aquatic species for the condition in question or for another condition . ### if there is no product as referred to in paragraph 1 , a medicinal product for human use authorised in the member state concerned in accordance with directive 2001 / 83 / ec or under regulation no 726 / 2004 , or a veterinary medicinal product prepared extemporaneously in accordance with the terms of a veterinary prescription by a person authorised to do so under national law , may be used to treat the animal concerned . antimicrobial medicinal products for human use may be employed , subject to the issuing of a prescription by a veterinarian and approval by the veterinary authority responsible for monitoring the work of the veterinarian in question , only if treatment with a veterinary medicinal product as referred to in paragraph 1 is not possible .


### antimicrobial medicinal products shall only be used in accordance with articles 115 and 116 to treat conditions for which there is no other treatment available , and the use of which would not present a risk to public or animal health . ### antimicrobial medicinal products shall only be used in accordance with articles 115 and 116 to treat conditions for which there is no other treatment available , once the applicable preventative measures listed in annex iiia have been fulfilled , and the proper use of such treatment would not present a risk to public or animal health . it shall not be used for routine prophylactic use or a prophylactic group treatment where there is no diagnosis of disease .


### member states shall designate the competent authorities to carry out tasks under this regulation . ### member states shall designate the competent authorities to carry out tasks under this regulation . the competent authorities shall be responsible , inter alia , for providing the scientific expertise for assessment of all applications under this regulation .


### the competent authorities shall cooperate with each other in the performance of their tasks under this regulation and shall give the competent authorities of other member states necessary and useful support to this end . competent authorities shall communicate the appropriate information to each other , particularly regarding compliance with the requirements for the manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations , for the certificates of good manufacturing practice or for marketing authorisations . ### the competent authorities shall cooperate with each other and other concerned authorities in the performance of their tasks under this regulation and shall give the competent authorities of other member states necessary and useful support to this end . competent authorities shall communicate the appropriate information to each other , particularly regarding compliance with the requirements for the manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations , for the certificates of good manufacturing practice or for marketing authorisations .


### the competent authorities shall cooperate with each other in the performance of their tasks under this regulation and shall give the competent authorities of other member states necessary and useful support to this end . competent authorities shall communicate the appropriate information to each other , particularly regarding compliance with the requirements for the manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations , for the certificates of good manufacturing practice or for marketing authorisations . ### the competent authorities shall cooperate with each other in the performance of their tasks under this regulation and shall give the competent authorities of other member states necessary and useful support to this end . competent authorities shall communicate the appropriate information to each other and other authorities concerned , particularly regarding compliance with the requirements for the manufacturing and wholesale distribution authorisations , for the certificates of good manufacturing practice or for marketing authorisations .


### to support the union in responding effectively to the challenges posed by migration , there is a need for sub - annual frequency data on asylum and managed migration . ### to support the union in responding effectively to the challenges posed by migration , and in developing gender - responsive and human - rights based policies there is a need for sub - annual frequency data on asylum and managed migration .


### member states shall supply to the commission statistics on the numbers of : immigrants moving to the territory of the member state , disaggregated as follows : groups of citizenship by age and sex ; groups of country of birth by age and sex ; groups of country of previous usual residence by age and sex ; emigrants moving from the territory of the member state disaggregated as follows : groups of citizenships ; age ; sex ; groups of countries of next usual residence ; persons having their usual residence in the member state at the end of the reference period , disaggregated as follows : groups of citizenship by age and sex ; groups of country of birth by age and sex ; persons having their usual residence in the territory of the member state and having acquired during the reference year the citizenship of the member state and having formerly held the citizenship of another member state or a third country or having formerly been stateless , disaggregated by age and sex , and by the former citizenship of the persons concerned and by whether the person was formerly stateless . ### article 3 - paragraph 1 is amended as follows ' 1 . member states shall supply to the commission statistics on the numbers of : immigrants moving to the territory of the member state , disaggregated as follows : groups of citizenship by age and gender ; groups of country of birth by age and gender ; groups of country of previous usual residence by age and gender ; emigrants moving from the territory of the member state disaggregated as follows : groups of citizenships ; age ; gender ; groups of countries of next usual residence ; persons having their usual residence in the member state at the end of the reference period , disaggregated as follows : groups of citizenship by age and gender ; groups of country of birth by age and gender ; persons having their usual residence in the territory of the member state and having acquired during the reference year the citizenship of the member state and having formerly held the citizenship of another member state or a third country or having formerly been stateless , disaggregated by age and gender , and by the former citizenship of the persons concerned and by whether the person was formerly stateless . '


### these statistics shall be disaggregated by age and sex and by the citizenship of the persons concerned , and by unaccompanied minors . they shall relate to reference periods of one calendar month and shall be supplied to the commission within two months of the end of the reference month . the first reference month shall be january 2020 . ### these statistics shall be disaggregated by age and gender and by the citizenship of the persons concerned , and by unaccompanied minors . they shall relate to reference periods of one calendar month and shall be supplied to the commission within two months of the end of the reference month . the first reference month shall be january 2020 .


### these statistics shall be disaggregated by age and sex and by the citizenship of the persons concerned , and by unaccompanied minors . they shall relate to reference periods of three calendar months and shall be supplied to the commission within two months of the end of the reference period . the first reference period shall be january - march 2020 . ### these statistics shall be disaggregated by age and gender and by the citizenship of the persons concerned , and by unaccompanied minors . they shall relate to reference periods of three calendar months and shall be supplied to the commission within two months of the end of the reference period . the first reference period shall be january - march 2020 .