### provision should be made for eurojust to post liaison magistrates to third countries in order to achieve objectives similar to those assigned to liaison magistrates seconded by the member states on the basis of council joint action 96 / 277 / jha of 22 april 1996 concerning a framework for the exchange of liaison magistrates to improve judicial cooperation between the member states of the european union14 . _________________ 14 oj l 105 , 27 . 4 . 1996 , p . 1 ### eurojust should enhance its cooperation with competent authorities in third countries and international organisations on the basis of a strategy drawn up in conjunction with the commission . for that purpose , provision should be made for eurojust to post liaison magistrates to third countries in order to achieve objectives similar to those assigned to liaison magistrates seconded by the member states on the basis of council joint action 96 / 277 / jha of 22 april 1996 concerning a framework for the exchange of liaison magistrates to improve judicial cooperation between the member states of the european union14 . _________________ 14 oj l 105 , 27 . 4 . 1996 , p . 1


### in order to increase the transparency and democratic oversight of eurojust it is necessary to provide mechanisms for the involvement of the european parliament and national parliaments in the evaluation of eurojust ' s activities . this should not hinder the principles of independence as regards action taken in specific operational cases or the obligations of discretion and confidentiality . ### in order to increase the transparency and democratic oversight of eurojust it is necessary to provide mechanisms for the involvement of the european parliament in the evaluation of eurojust ' s activities , particularly with regard to the transmission of eurojust’s annual report . similar proceedings should be arranged for national parliaments . however , those mechanisms should not hinder the principles of independence as regards action taken in specific operational cases or the obligations of discretion and confidentiality .


### at the request either of a member state ' s competent authority or of the commission , eurojust may assist investigations and prosecutions affecting only that member state and the union . ### at the request either of a member state ' s competent authority , of the european public prosecutor’s office or of the commission , eurojust may assist investigations and prosecutions affecting only that member state and the union .


### where two or more member states cannot agree on which of them should undertake an investigation or prosecution following a request made under point of paragraph 2 , eurojust shall issue a written opinion on the case . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned . ### where two or more member states cannot agree on which of them should undertake an investigation or prosecution following a request made under point of paragraph 2 , eurojust shall take a decision on the case . the decision shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned .


### where two or more member states cannot agree on which of them should undertake an investigation or prosecution following a request made under point of paragraph 2 , eurojust shall issue a written opinion on the case . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned . ### where two or more member states cannot agree on which of them should undertake an investigation or prosecution following a request made under point of paragraph 2 , eurojust shall issue a written opinion on the case . the opinion shall be forwarded immediately to the member states concerned . if the member states concerned do not reach an agreement within one month of this opinion being forwarded , the college may decide to make its opinion binding .


### on request of a competent authority eurojust shall issue a written opinion on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned . ### on request of a competent authority or on its own initiative , eurojust shall take a decision on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the decision shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned .


### on request of a competent authority eurojust shall issue a written opinion on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the opinion shall be promptly forwarded to the member states concerned . ### on request of a competent authority eurojust shall issue a written opinion on recurrent refusals or difficulties concerning the execution of requests for , and decisions on , judicial cooperation , including those based on instruments giving effect to the principle of mutual recognition , provided it could not be resolved through mutual agreement between the competent national authorities or through the involvement of the national members concerned . the opinion shall be immediately forwarded to the member states concerned .


### the national members and deputies shall have a status as a prosecutor , judge or police officers of equivalent competence . the competent national authorities shall grant them the powers referred to in this regulation in order to be able to fulfil their tasks . ### the national members and deputies shall have a status as a prosecutor or judge . the competent national authorities shall grant them the powers referred to in this regulation in order to be able to fulfil their tasks .


### in urgent cases when timely agreement cannot be reached , the national members shall be competent to take the measures referred to in paragraph 2 , informing as soon as possible the national competent authority . ### in urgent cases when timely agreement cannot be reached , the national members shall be competent to take the measures referred to in paragraph 2 , informing immediately the national competent authority .


### the college shall hold at least one operational meeting per month . to exercise its management functions , the college shall hold at least two ordinary meetings a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of the president , at the request of the commission , or at the request of at least one third of its members . ### the college shall hold at least one operational meeting per month . to exercise its management functions , the college shall hold at least two ordinary meetings a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of the president , at the request of the commission or at the request of at least one third of its members . it shall also meet in its composition referred in article 10 . 1 . b . bis at least twice a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of the president or at the request of the eppo .


### appoint an accounting officer and a data protection officer who shall be functionally independent in the performance of their duties ; ### appoint an accounting officer who shall be functionally independent in the performance of their duties ;


### by [ 30 november each year ] the college shall adopt a programming document containing multi - annual and annual programming , based on a draft put forward by the administrative director , taking into account the opinion of the commission . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission . the programming document shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget and if necessary shall be adjusted accordingly . ### by [ 30 november each year ] the college shall adopt a programming document containing multi - annual and annual programming , based on a draft put forward by the administrative director , after requesting the opinion of the commission . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission . the programming document shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget and if necessary shall be adjusted accordingly .


### by [ 30 november each year ] the college shall adopt a programming document containing multi - annual and annual programming , based on a draft put forward by the administrative director , taking into account the opinion of the commission . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission . the programming document shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget and if necessary shall be adjusted accordingly . ### by [ 30 november each year ] the college shall adopt a programming document containing annual programming , based on a draft put forward by the administrative director , taking into account the opinion of the commission . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council , the commission , and the european public prosecutor ' s office for matters relating to its competence . the programming document shall become definitive after final adoption of the general budget and if necessary shall be adjusted accordingly .


### the multi - annual work programme shall set out overall strategic programming including objectives , expected results and performance indicators . it shall also set out resource programming including multi - annual budget and staff . the resource programming shall be updated annually . the strategic programming shall be updated where appropriate , and in particular to address the outcome of the evaluation referred to in article 56 . ### the multi - annual work programme shall set out overall strategic programming including objectives , the strategy for cooperation with the third countries and international organisations referred to in article 43 , expected results and performance indicators . it shall also set out resource programming including multi - annual budget and staff . the resource programming shall be updated annually . the strategic programming shall be updated where appropriate , and in particular to address the outcome of the evaluation referred to in article 56 .


### the persons referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall maintain their position and status under national law . ### the persons referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall maintain their position and status under national law , provided that maintaining their position and status does not impede them from performing their duties under this regulation .


### the competent national authorities shall respond without undue delay to eurojust ' s requests and opinions made under article 4 . where the competent authorities of the member states concerned decide not to comply with a request referred to in article 4 or decide not to follow a written opinion referred to in article 4 or , they shall inform eurojust without undue delay of their decision and of the reasons for it . where it is not possible to give the reasons for refusing to comply with a request because to do so would harm essential national security interests or would jeopardise the safety of individuals , the competent authorities of the member states may cite operational reasons . ### the competent national authorities shall respond within the deadline set by eurojust , to eurojust ' s requests and opinions made under article 4 . the competent authorities of member states concerned must comply with the request made by eurojust referred to in article 4 and in article 4new or follow a written opinion referred to in article 4 or , except if they can justify to eurojust , in a reasoned opinion , that the immediate compliance would : be contrary to the essential interests of the security of the member state concerned ; or jeopardise the success of an ongoing investigation or the safety of an individual . any delay to comply with the requests and opinions made by eurojust under article 4 must be duly justified .


### in so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks , eurojust may establish and maintain cooperative relations with union bodies and agencies in accordance with the objectives of those bodies or agencies , the competent authorities of third countries , international organisations and the international criminal police organisation . ### in so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks , eurojust may establish and maintain cooperative relations with union bodies and agencies in accordance with the objectives of those bodies or agencies , the competent authorities of third countries , international organisations and the international criminal police organisation in line with the strategy referred to in article 43 .


### eurojust may establish working arrangements with the entities referred to in article 38 . ### to this end , eurojust may establish working arrangements with the entities referred to in article 38 .


### –illicit trafficking in endangered animal species ; ### –illicit trafficking in animal species , including endangered species ;


### ʻarticle 86 at least every ten years , the commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the procedures laid down in this regulation , and in chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . ʼ ; ### ̒article 86 at least every five years , the commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the procedures laid down in this regulation , in chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec and in regulation 2015 / . . . . ʼ ;


### in order to guarantee the free movement of products within the union , it is necessary to ensure that products fulfil requirements providing a high level of protection of public interests such as health and safety in general , health and safety in the workplace , protection of consumers , protection of the environment and public security . robust enforcement of these requirements is essential to the proper protection of these interests and to create the conditions in which fair competition in the union market for goods can thrive . rules are therefore necessary to ensure this enforcement throughout the internal market , including on products entering the union from third countries . ### in order to guarantee the free movement of products within the union , it is necessary to ensure that products fulfil requirements providing a high level of protection of public interests such as health and safety in general , health and safety in the workplace , protection of consumers , protection of the environment and public security . robust enforcement of these requirements is essential to the proper protection of these interests and to create the conditions in which fair competition in the union market for goods can thrive . rules are therefore necessary to ensure this enforcement throughout the internal market , regardless of whether products are traded in shops or online and regardless of whether they are produced domestically or enter the union from third countries .


### any exchange of information between market surveillance authorities and businesses or organisations referred to in paragraph 1 for the purposes of preparing or implementing a memorandum of understanding entered into by them under that paragraph shall be deemed not to infringe the requirements of professional secrecy . ### any exchange of information between market surveillance authorities , the commission or the eu product compliance board , and businesses or organisations referred to in paragraph 1 for the purposes of preparing or implementing a memorandum of understanding entered into by them under that paragraph shall be treated in accordance with the requirements of professional secrecy . any further use of that information shall be subject to the strictest guarantees of confidentiality and of professional and commercial secrecy .


### the single liaison office of a member state shall be responsible for coordinating the enforcement and market surveillance activities of the market surveillance authorities designated by that member state . ### the single liaison office of a member state shall be responsible for coordinating the enforcement and market surveillance activities of the market surveillance authorities designated by that member state . it shall also be responsible for the coordination of market surveillance activities performed in cooperation with other authorities responsible for the control of products entering union territory , in particular with custom authorities .


### market surveillance authorities shall publish any commitments given to them by economic operators , details of any corrective action taken by economic operators in their territory , and details of any temporary measures taken by the relevant market surveillance authority pursuant to this regulation . ### market surveillance authorities shall publish any commitments given to them by economic operators , details of any corrective action taken by economic operators in their territory , and details of any temporary measures taken by the relevant market surveillance authority pursuant to this regulation , subject to the strictest guarantees of confidentiality and of professional and commercial secrecy .


### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale , by means of documentary checks and , where appropriate , physical and laboratory controls on the basis of a representative sample . ### market surveillance authorities shall perform sufficient and appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale , by means of documentary checks and , where appropriate , physical and laboratory controls on the basis of a representative sample .


### market surveillance authorities shall observe the principle of confidentiality where necessary in order to protect professional and commercial secrets or to preserve personal data pursuant to national legislation , subject to the requirement that information be made public to the fullest extent possible in order to protect the interests of end - users in the union . ### market surveillance authorities shall ensure the strictest guarantees of confidentiality and of professional and commercial secrecy and shall preserve personal data pursuant to national legislation , subject to the requirement that information be made public to the fullest extent possible in order to protect the interests of end - users in the union .


### if a product presenting a serious risk has been made available on the market , market surveillance authorities shall notify the commission of any voluntary measures taken and communicated by an economic operator . ### if a product presenting a serious risk has been made available on the market , market surveillance authorities shall immediately notify the commission of any voluntary measures taken and communicated by an economic operator .


### by 31 march each year , member states shall submit to the commission statistical data covering controls performed by the authorities designated under paragraph 1 with respect to products subject to union harmonisation legislation during the previous calendar year , including data covering : ### by 31 march each year , member states shall submit to the commission detailed statistical data covering controls performed by the authorities designated under paragraph 1 with respect to products subject to union harmonisation legislation during the previous calendar year , including data covering :


### the commission shall establish separate or joint administrative coordination groups for all the instruments of union harmonisation legislation listed in the annex to this regulation . each administrative coordination group shall be composed of representatives of the competent national market surveillance authorities and , if appropriate , representatives of the single liaison offices , and representatives of the relevant business associations and of consumer associations . ### the commission shall establish separate or joint administrative coordination groups for all the instruments of union harmonisation legislation listed in the annex to this regulation . each administrative coordination group shall be composed of representatives of the competent national market surveillance authorities and , where appropriate and in line with the subject matter in question , representatives of the single liaison offices , and representatives of the relevant business associations and of consumer associations .


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


### member states should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries , including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty , when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , given that those groups experience particular problems in re - entering the labour market . notwithstanding , the principles of gender equality and of non - discrimination , which are among the union’s core values and are enshrined in the european pillar of social rights , should be respected and promoted when implementing the egf . ### member states should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries , less educated or with insufficient skills , including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty , when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , given that those groups experience particular problems in re - entering the labour market . notwithstanding , the principles of gender equality and of non - discrimination , which are among the union’s core values and are enshrined in the european pillar of social rights , should be respected and promoted when implementing the egf .


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


### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states . ### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change in order to find a new employment . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states and be complementary to measures financed by the structural support reform programme and european social fund .


### the general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events , referred to in article 5 . ### the general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer financial support for re - employment measures of displaced workers and self - employed persons only if the activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events , referred to in article 5 .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , only those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , unexpected trade disputes between the eu and third countries , financial or economic crises . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups .


### this directive strengthens the protection of workers’ health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . transparency of such information should be further encouraged . ### this directive strengthens the protection of workers’ health and safety at their workplace . the commission should review it on a regular basis and make legislative proposals if appropriate . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . transparency of such information as well as its dissemination should be further encouraged .


### cyber - attacks are on the increase and a connected economy and society that is more vulnerable to cyber threats and attacks requires stronger defences . however , while cyber - attacks are often cross - border , policy responses by cybersecurity authorities and law enforcement competences are predominantly national . large - scale cyber incidents could disrupt the provision of essential services across the eu . this requires effective eu level response and crisis management , building upon dedicated policies and wider instruments for european solidarity and mutual assistance . moreover , a regular assessment of the state of cybersecurity and resilience in the union , based on reliable union data , as well as systematic forecast of future developments , challenges and threats , both at union and global level , is therefore important for policy makers , industry and users . ### cyber - attacks are on the increase and a connected economy and society that is more vulnerable to cyber threats and attacks requires stronger defences . however , while cyber - attacks are often cross - border , policy responses by cybersecurity authorities and law enforcement competences are predominantly national . large - scale cyber incidents could disrupt the provision of essential services across the eu . this requires effective eu level response and crisis management , building upon dedicated policies and wider instruments for european solidarity and mutual assistance . training needs in the area of cyber defence are substantial and increasing , and are most efficiently met cooperatively at union level . moreover , a regular assessment of the state of cybersecurity and resilience in the union , based on reliable union data , as well as systematic forecast of future developments , challenges and threats , both at union and global level , is therefore important for policy makers , industry and users .


### the projects supported by the efsi that consist of physical infrastructure linking two or more member states or of the extension of physical infrastructure or services linked to physical infrastructure from one member state to one or more member states , shall also be considered to provide additionality . ### projects supported by the efsi that consist of physical infrastructure linking two or more member states , projects included in annex i to regulation no 1316 / 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , projects implementing sesar and ertms , and projects involving the extension of physical infrastructure or services linked to physical infrastructure from one member state to one or more other member states shall be exempted , as appropriate , from the additionality criterion referred to above .


### the tallinn digital summit55 of september 2017 and the conclusions of the european council56 of 19 october 2017 indicated the need for europe to invest in digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance european competitiveness , our quality of life and social fabric . the european council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation , growth and jobs , will contribute to our global competitiveness , and enhance creative and cultural diversity . seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling some of the challenges posed by the digital transformation and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation . _________________ 55 https : / / www . eu2017 . ee / news / insights / conclusions - after - tallinn - digital - summit 56 https : / / www . consilium . europa . eu / media / 21620 / 19 - euco - final - conclusions - en . pdf ### the tallinn digital summit55 of september 2017 and the conclusions of the european council56 of 19 october 2017 indicated the need for europe to invest in digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance european competitiveness and innovation , our quality of life and social fabric . the european council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation , growth and jobs , will contribute to our global competitiveness , and enhance creative and cultural diversity . seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling some of the challenges posed by the digital transformation and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation . _________________ 55 https : / / www . eu2017 . ee / news / insights / conclusions - after - tallinn - digital - summit 56 https : / / www . consilium . europa . eu / media / 21620 / 19 - euco - final - conclusions - en . pdf


### the european council concluded in particular that the union should urgently address emerging trends : this includes issues such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers technologies , while at the same time ensuring a high level of data protection , digital rights and ethical standards . the european council invited the commission to put forward a european approach to artificial intelligence by early 2018 and called on the commission to put forward the necessary initiatives for strengthening the framework conditions with a view to enable the eu to explore new markets through risk - based radical innovations and to reaffirm the leading role of its industry . ### the european council concluded in particular that the union should urgently address emerging trends : this includes issues such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers technologies , while at the same time ensuring a high level of data protection in full compliance with the regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council , digital rights and ethical standards . the european council invited the commission to put forward a european approach to artificial intelligence by early 2018 and called on the commission to put forward the necessary initiatives for strengthening the framework conditions with a view to enable the eu to explore new markets through risk - based radical innovations and to reaffirm the leading role of its industry .


### the communication “towards a common european data space”58 , addresses the new measure to be taken as a key step towards a common data space in the eu - a seamless digital area with a scale that will enable the development of new products and services based on data . _________________ 58 com 125 final ### the communication “towards a common european data space”58 , addresses the new measure to be taken as a key step towards a common data space in the eu - a seamless digital area with a scale that will enable the development and innovation of new products and services based on data . _________________ 58 com 125 final


### trust is a prerequisite for the digital single market to function . cybersecurity technologies such as digital identities , cryptography or intrusion detection , and their application in areas such as finance , industry 4 . 0 , energy , transportation , healthcare , or e - government are essential to safeguard the security and trust of online activity and transactions by both citizens , public administrations , and companies . ### trust is a prerequisite for the digital single market to function . cybersecurity technologies such as digital identities , cryptography , encryption or intrusion detection , and their application in areas such as finance , industry 4 . 0 , energy , transportation , healthcare , or e - government are essential to safeguard the security and trust of online activity and transactions by both citizens , public administrations , and companies .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states from 2021 to 2030 for a resilient energy union and to meet commitments under the paris agreement and amending regulation no 525 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on climate action to meet commitments under the paris agreement and amending regulation no 525 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change


### the paris agreement replaces the approach taken under the 1997 kyoto protocol which will not be continued beyond 2020 . ### the paris agreement replaces the approach taken under the 1997 kyoto protocol which will not be continued beyond 2020 . the green investment schemes linked to the kyoto protocol , providing financial support for emission reduction projects in lower - income member states , will therefore also be discontinued .


### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments . ### a range of union measures enhance member states ' ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving sustainable linear annual emissions reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments and will be further developped in complementary legislative proposals .


### subject to the flexibilities provided for in articles 5 , 6 and 7 , to the adjustment pursuant to article 10 and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of article 7 of decision no 406 / 2009 / ec , each member state shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory , starting in 2020 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 , 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that member state in annex i to this regulation . ### subject to the flexibilities provided for in articles 5 , 6 and 7 , to the adjustment pursuant to article 10 and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of article 7 of decision no 406 / 2009 / ec , and in respect of the limits set in annex ii to decision no 406 / 2009 / ec , a distinction shall be made between member states with positive emission limits and member states with negative emission limits . member states with positive emissions limits shall ensure that their greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory , starting in 2020 on the limits set in annex ii to decision no 406 / 2009 / ec and ending in 2030 on the limits set in annex i to this regulation . member states with a negative emissions limits shall ensure that their greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory , starting in 2020 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 , 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that member state in annex i to this regulation .


### such quantity is in excess of that member state ' s requirements under article 4 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] ; ### such quantity is demonstrated to be in excess of that member state ' s requirements under article 4 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] in each year during the five year periods set out in article 9 , as confirmed by comprehensive reviews to be undertaken by the commission in 2027 and 2032 as set out in article 12 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] ;


### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public . ### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 . the commission shall , for that purpose , adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 12 to supplement this regulation , concerning in particular annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7 and 11 of this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the entry into force of this regulation . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 4 , 4a , 7 , 7a and 11 of this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . 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 .


### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 25% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion . ### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 30% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion and fighting absolute poverty .


### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ; ### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , accessible , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ;


### to support networking at union level and dialogue with and among relevant stakeholders in the fields referred to in article 4 and contribute to build up the institutional capacity of these stakeholders , including the public employment services , social security institutions , microfinance institutions and institutions providing finance to social enterprises and social economy ; ### to support networking at union level and dialogue with and among relevant stakeholders in the fields referred to in article 4 and contribute to build up the institutional capacity of these stakeholders , including the public employment services , social security institutions , civil society organisations , microfinance institutions and institutions providing finance to social enterprises and social economy ;


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce the complexity , lower the cost , improve the efficiency and increase the transparency and the speed of adoption of the procedures . it should also enhance the cooperation between member states where appropriate . the procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre - application phase of the permit granting procedure . such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in article 5 of 2011 / 92 / eu , as amended by directive 2014 / 52 / eu .


### given the urgency to complete the ten - t core network , the simplification of permit granting procedures should be accompanied by a time limit within which competent authorities responsible should make a comprehensive decision regarding the construction of the project . this time limit should stimulate a more efficient handling of procedures and should , under no circumstances , compromise the union ' s high standards for environmental protection and public participation . ### given the urgency of completing the ten - t core network , the simplification of permit granting procedures should be accompanied by a time limit within which competent authorities responsible should make a comprehensive decision regarding the construction of the project . this time limit should ensure more efficient handling of procedures and should , under no circumstances , compromise the union ' s high standards for environmental protection and public participation .


### cross - border ten - t infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures . the european coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and facilitate their synchronisation and completion . ### cross - border ten - t infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures . the european coordinators , assisted by local and regional authorities , should be empowered to monitor these procedures and facilitate their synchronisation and completion .


### public procurement in cross - border projects of common interest should be conducted in accordance with the treaty and directives 2014 / 25 / eu and / or 2014 / 24 / eu . in order to ensure the efficient completion of the cross - border core network projects of common interest , public procurement carried out by a joint entity should be subject to a single national legislation . by way of derogation from the union public procurement legislation , the applicable national rules should in principle be those of the member state where the joint entity has its registered office . it should remain possible to define the applicable legislation in an intergovernmental agreement . ### public procurement in cross - border projects of common interest should be conducted in accordance with the treaty and directives 2014 / 25 / eu and / or 2014 / 24 / eu . in order to ensure the efficient completion of the cross - border core network projects of common interest , public procurement carried out by a joint entity should be subject to a single national legislation . by way of derogation from the union public procurement legislation , the applicable national rules should in principle be those of the member state where the joint entity has its registered office , or the applicable legislation should be defined in an intergovernmental agreement .


### ' single competent authority ' means the authority which the member state designates as responsible for performing the duties arising from this regulation ; ### ' single competent authority ' means an existing or newly established authority , identified by a member state at the appropriate administrative level , which acts as a contact point for project promotors , works closely with the respective european coordinators and facilitates the implementation of this regulation ;


### to ensure efficient administrative procedures related to projects of common interest , project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid treatment legally possible is given to these projects , including as regards the resources allocated . ### to ensure fast and efficient administrative procedures related to projects of common interest , project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid treatment legally possible is given to these projects , including as regards the resources allocated .


### major milestones to be accomplished and their deadlines in view of the comprehensive decision to be taken ; ### major milestones to be accomplished and their deadlines in view of the comprehensive decision to be taken , and the overall scheduled time - frame ;


### the european coordinator referred to in article 45 of regulation ² no 1315 / 2013 shall be empowered to closely follow the permit granting procedure for cross - border projects of common interest and to facilitate contacts between the involved competent authorities . ### the european coordinator referred to in article 45 of regulation ² no 1315 / 2013 and representatives of the local and regional authorities shall be empowered to closely follow the permit granting procedure for cross - border projects of common interest and to facilitate contacts between the competent authorities involved .


### as a global ocean actor and the world ' s fifth largest producer of seafood , the union has a strong responsibility to protect , conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources . preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population . it is also of socio - economic interest for the union : a sustainable blue economy boosts investments , jobs and growth , fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy . moreover , safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime , thereby addressing citizens ' security concerns . ### as a global ocean actor , the world’s largest maritime space and the world’s fifth largest producer of seafood , the union has a strong responsibility to protect , conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources . preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population . it is also of socio - economic interest for the union : a sustainable blue economy boosts investments , jobs and growth , fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through sea and ocean energy . moreover , safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime , thereby addressing citizens ' security concerns .


### under direct management , the emff should develop synergies and complementarities with other relevant union funds and programmes . it should also allow financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations implemented in accordance with regulation xx / xx of the european parliament and of the council [ regulation on investeu ] 5 . _________________ 5 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### under direct management , the emff should develop synergies and complementarities with other relevant union funds and programmes as well as synergies between members states and regions . it should also allow financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations implemented in accordance with regulation xx / xx of the european parliament and of the council [ regulation on investeu ] 5 . _________________ 5 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the timely achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon compliance with the rules of the cfp . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec . ### in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 7 , union financial assistance under the emff should be conditional upon full compliance with the rules of the cfp and relevant eu environmental law . eu financial assistance should be granted only to those operators and member states who fully comply with their relevant legal obligations . applications from beneficiaries that do not comply with the applicable rules of the cfp should not be admissible . _________________ 7 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec .


### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . ### fisheries are vital to the livelihood , tradition and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role , such as in the outermost regions . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge .


### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed . ### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , environmental protection , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed .


### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed . ### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to a risk of an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed .


### the success of the cfp is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries , and hence on the availability of data on fisheries . in the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data , it is necessary to support member states ' actions to collect and process data in line with regulation no 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council 9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice . this support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data . _________________ 9 regulation 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 may 2017 on the establishment of a union framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing council regulation no 199 / 2008 . ### the success of the cfp is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries , and hence on the availability of data on fisheries . in the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data , it is necessary to support member states ' actions to collect , process and exchange data in line with regulation no 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council 9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice . this support should allow synergies with the collection , processing and exchange of other types of marine data . _________________ 9regulation 2017 / 1004 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 may 2017 on the establishment of a union framework for the collection , management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing council regulation no 199 / 2008 .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100 % aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100 % aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a vessel , for engine replacement or modernisation , and for the renovation and restoring of old infrastructure or new infrastructure such as auction halls or reception facilities . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### according to the union ' s definition lacking unanimous consensus and requiring revision to include new criteria , small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for main or auxiliary engine replacement or modernisation or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . the member states should be able to adapt the definition of small - scale coastal fishing by taking into account the type of fishing gear and links to local communities .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices in line with the cfp objectives . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation as well as for young fishermen . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be applied in the outermost regions . __________________ 10 com 623 . ### the outermost regions , as outlined in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the european investment bank of 24 october 2017 entitled ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the eu ' s outermost regions ' 10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness , topography and climate as referred to in article 349 of the treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy , the emff should also be able to take into account the specific constraints recognised in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . therefore , for each outermost region , an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors , including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture , should also be attached to the programme of the concerned member states and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans . it should also be possible for the emff to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity . that support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation . in addition , a higher aid intensity rate and emff financing rate than the one that currently applies to outermost regions should be applied . __________________ 10 com 623 .


### in order to enhance transparency regarding the use of union funds and their sound financial management , in particular reinforcing public control of the money used , certain information on the operations funded under the emff should be published on a website of member state in accordance with regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . when a member state publishes information on operations funded under emff , the rules on the protection of personal data set out in regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council24 are to be complied with . _________________ 24regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### in order to enhance transparency regarding the use of union funds and their sound financial management , in particular reinforcing public control of the money used , information on the operations funded under the emff should be published on a website of member state in accordance with regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . when a member state publishes information on operations funded under emff , the rules on the protection of personal data set out in regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council24 are to be complied with . _________________ 24 regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union


### the commission shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , as referred to in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . where applicable , this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro - regional strategies . ### the commission shall develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses of the sea basin with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , as referred to in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . this analysis shall take into account the existing sea basin and macro - regional strategies .


### has committed any of the environmental offences set out in articles 3 and 4 of directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 , where the application is made for support under article 23 . _________________ 29 directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law . ### has committed any of the environmental offences set out in articles 3 and 4 of directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 _________________ 29 directive 2008 / 99 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on the protection of the environment through criminal law .


### operations that increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish ; ### operations that may lead to an increase the fishing capacity of a fishing vessel or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of a fishing vessel to find fish ;


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , notably paragraph 2 thereof .


### the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a young fisher who , at the moment of submitting the application , is under 40 years of age and has worked a least five years as fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification ; ### the first acquisition of a fishing vessel by a fisher who , at the moment of submitting the application , has experience as a fisher or has acquired adequate vocational qualification ;


### the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30 % of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years . ### the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the annual turnover of the business concerned , calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding calendar year .


### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . ### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture , including aquaculture with closed water recirculating systems ; as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec .


### processing of fishery and aquaculture products ### processing and storage of fishery and aquaculture products


### the emff may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products . such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . ### the emff may support investments in the processing and storage of fishery and aquaculture products . such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 .


### in accordance with article 90 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , the commission may interrupt the payment deadline for all or part of a payment application in the case of evidence of non - compliance by a member state with the rules applicable under the cfp , if the non - compliance is liable to affect the expenditure contained in a payment application for which the interim payment is requested . ### in accordance with article 90 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , the commission may interrupt the payment deadline for all or part of a payment application in the case of evidence proving the non - compliance by a member state with the rules applicable under the cfp , if the non - compliance is liable to affect the expenditure contained in a payment application for which the interim payment is requested .


### the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , including through maritime spatial planning , sea basin strategies and maritime regional cooperation ; ### the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , including through maritime spatial planning , sea basin strategies , maritime regional cooperation , eu macro - regional strategies and cross - border cooperation ;


### surface of natura 2000 sites , and other mpas under the msfd , covered by protection , maintenance and restoration measures ### degree of compliance with the environmental objectives established by the action plan for the protection of the marine environment in line with the marine strategy framework directive or , in the absence thereof , surface of natura 2000 sites , and other mpas under the msfd , covered by protection , maintenance and restoration measures


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 34 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension no later than three months before the end of each period . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 34 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of three years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the three - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension no later than three months before the end of each period .


### the number and size of operators vary across the different stages of the food supply chain . differences in bargaining power relate to the different levels of concentration of operators and can enable the unfair exercise of bargaining power by using unfair trading practices . unfair trading practices are in particular harmful for small and medium - sized operators in the food supply chain . agricultural producers , who supply primary agricultural products , are largely small and medium - sized . ### freedom of contract is a cornerstone of any business - to - business relationship in the market economy and parties should be able to design contracts that best suit their needs . however , the number and size of operators vary across the different stages of the food supply chain . therefore , differences in bargaining power relate to the different levels of concentration of operators and can enable the unfair exercise of bargaining power by using unfair trading practices . unfair trading practices are in particular harmful for small and medium - sized operators in the food supply chain . agricultural producers , who supply primary agricultural products , are largely small and medium - sized .


### as a majority of member states already have national rules on unfair trading practices , albeit diverging , it is appropriate to use the tool of a directive to introduce a minimum protection standard under union law . this should enable member states to integrate the relevant rules into their national legal order in such a way as to bring about a cohesive regime . member states should not be precluded from adopting and applying on their territory stricter national laws protecting small and medium - sized suppliers and buyers against unfair trading practices occurring in business - to - business relationships in the food supply chain , subject to the limits of union law applicable to the functioning of the internal market . ### as a majority of member states already have national rules on unfair trading practices , albeit diverging , it is appropriate to use the tool of a directive to introduce a minimum protection standard against widespread unfair practices under union law . this should enable member states to integrate the relevant rules into their national legal order in such a way as to bring about a cohesive regime . member states should not be precluded from adopting and applying on their territory stricter national laws protecting small and medium - sized suppliers and buyers against unfair trading practices occurring in business - to - business relationships in the food supply chain , subject to proportionality and the limits of union law applicable to the functioning of the internal market .


### as unfair trading practices may occur at any stage of the sale of a food product , i . e . before , during or after a sales transaction , member states should ensure that the provisions of this directive should apply to such practices whenever they occur . ### as unfair trading practices may occur at any stage of the sale of a food product , i . e . before , during or after a sales transaction , member states should ensure that the provisions of this directive should apply to such widespread practices whenever they occur .


### this directive establishes a minimum list of prohibited unfair trading practices between buyers and suppliers in the food supply chain and lays down minimum rules concerning their enforcement and arrangements for the coordination between enforcement authorities . ### this directive establishes a minimum list of widespread prohibited unfair trading practices between buyers and suppliers in the food supply chain and lays down minimum rules concerning their enforcement and arrangements for the coordination between enforcement authorities .


### member states shall ensure that the following trading practices are prohibited , if they are not agreed in clear and unambiguous terms at the conclusion of the supply agreement : ### member states shall ensure that the following trading practices constitute prohibited trading arrangements , if they are not agreed in clear and unambiguous terms at the conclusion of the supply agreement :


### to take a decision establishing an infringement of the prohibitions laid down in article 3 and require the buyer to terminate the prohibited trading practice . the authority may abstain from taking any such decision , if such decision would risk revealing the identity of a complainant or disclosing any other information in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests , provided that the complainant has identified that information in accordance with article 5 ; ### to take a decision , within the framework of the applicable national law , establishing an infringement of the prohibitions laid down in article 3 and require the buyer to terminate the prohibited trading practice . the authority may abstain from taking any such decision , if such decision would risk revealing the identity of a complainant or disclosing any other information in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests , provided that the complainant has identified that information in accordance with article 5 ;


### it is desirable that this regulation create a system of compensation for passengers in the case of delay which is linked to the liability of the railway undertaking , on the same basis as the international system provided by the cotif and in particular civ uniform rules thereto relating to passengers ' rights . in the event of a delay of a passenger service , railway undertakings should provide passengers with compensation based on a percentage of the ticket price . ### it is desirable that this regulation create a system of compensation for passengers in the case of delay which is linked to the liability of the railway undertaking , on the same basis as the international system provided by the cotif and in particular civ uniform rules thereto relating to passengers ' rights . in the event of a delay of a passenger service , railway undertakings should provide passengers with compensation based on a percentage of the ticket price . compensation rates should reflect the need to mitigate delays and to reduce passengers’ dissatisfaction . passengers should be able to use a union standardised complaint form for submitting a complaint in their own union languages if they prefer , and it should be equally valid to a complaint format provided by the railway undertakings , ticket vendors , railway station or infrastructure manager involved in the complaint process . railway undertakings , ticket vendors should be encouraged to develop an automatic compensation system , like a passenger account or a smartcard , to claim compensation for delay or cancellation , both to avoid a complex and cumbersome process for the passenger and to speed up the payment of the compensation .


### non - discrimination between passengers with regard to transport conditions ; ### non - discrimination between passengers with regard to transport and ticketing conditions ;


### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union . ### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer transport contract and ticketing conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final passenger ' s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union or the means through which passengers bought the ticket .


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . any booking of assistance shall always be free of charge , irrespective of the method of communication used .


### assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking , the station manager , the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person ' s need for such assistance at least 48 hours before the assistance is needed . where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys , one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided . such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person ' s journey ; ### assistance on board and on the station shall be provided during all time when rail services operate on condition that the railway undertaking , the station manager , the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified by the passenger or , if applicable , by the ticket vendor of the person ' s need for such assistance at least 3 hours before the assistance is needed . where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys , one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided ; such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person ' s journey ;


### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current union social legislation in road transport , certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified . furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between member states in interpretation , application and implementation of the rules . this creates legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators , which is detrimental to the working , social and competition conditions in the sector . ### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current union social legislation in road transport , certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified , as well as illegal practices , such as the use of letterbox companies . additional emphasis should be put on fighting against undeclared work in the transport sector . furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between member states in interpretation , application and implementation of the rules , creating a heavy administrative burden for drivers and operators . this creates legal uncertainty , which is detrimental to the working , social and competition conditions in the sector .


### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current union social legislation in road transport , certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified . furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between member states in interpretation , application and implementation of the rules . this creates legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators , which is detrimental to the working , social and competition conditions in the sector . ### having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current union social legislation in road transport , certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified , as well as illegal practices , such as the use of letterbox companies . furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between member states in interpretation , application and implementation of the rules , creating high administrative burdens for non - resident union operations in particular . this creates legal uncertainty which is detrimental to the working , social and competition conditions in the sector .


### these checks shall cover each year a large and representative cross - section of mobile workers , drivers , undertakings and vehicles falling within the scope of regulations no 561 / 2006 and no 165 / 2014 and of mobile workers and drivers falling withing the scope of directive 2002 / 15 / ec . ; ### these checks shall cover each year a large and representative cross - section of mobile workers , drivers , undertakings and vehicles falling , where relevant and justified , within the scope of regulations no 561 / 2006 and no 165 / 2014 and in case of checks at the premises of mobile workers and drivers falling within the scope of directive2002 / 15 / ec ' ;


### each member state shall organise checks in such a way that at least 3% of days worked by drivers of vehicles falling within the scope of regulation no 561 / 2006 , regulation 165 / 2014 and directive 2002 / 15 / ec are checked . ### each member state shall organise checks in such a way that at least 3% of days worked by drivers of vehicles falling within the scope of regulation no 561 / 2006 , regulation 165 / 2014 and directive 2002 / 15 / ec are checked ; following roadside checks and where the driver is not in capacity to submit one or more of the required documents , the drivers shall be released to continue their transport operation and the transport operator in the member state of establishment is obliged to submit the required documents via competent authorities . member states shall focus especially on structurally and repeatedly non - compliant hauliers .


### checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings . they shall also be carried out if serious infringements of regulation no 561 / 2006 or no 165 / 2014 or directive 2002 / 15 / ec have been detected at the roadside . ; ### checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings . member states shall not undertake controls made according to directive 2002 / 15 / ec at the roadsides . they shall also be carried out if serious infringements of regulation no 165 / 2014 have been detected at the roadside ;