### on 10 june 2016 the commission presented the proposal for the eu to ratify the paris agreement . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 . ### the council ratified the paris agreement on 5 october 2016 , following the consent given by the european parliament on 4 october 2016 . the paris agreement entered into force on 4 november 2016 and aims at keeping the increase of global temperature to well below 2°c above pre - industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 , 5°c above pre - industrial levels . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 .


### the commission shall adopt an implementing act setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of co2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 . for the purposes of this implementing act , the commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by member states pursuant to article 7 of regulation no 525 / 2013 . ### the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 12 to supplement this regulation by setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of co2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 . for the purposes of this delegated act , the commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by member states pursuant to article 7 of regulation no 525 / 2013 .


### belgium bulgaria czech republic denmark germany estonia ireland greece spain france croatia italy cyprus latvia lithuania luxembourg hungary malta netherlands austria poland portugal romania slovenia slovakia finland sweden united kingdom maximum total : belgium bulgaria czech republic denmark germany estonia ireland greece spain france croatia italy cyprus latvia lithuania luxembourg hungary malta netherlands austria poland portugal romania slovenia slovakia finland sweden united kingdom maximum total : ### maximum amount expressed in million tonnes of co2 equivalent 3 , 8 4 , 1 2 , 6 14 , 6 22 , 3 0 , 9 26 , 8 6 , 7 29 , 1 58 , 2 0 , 9 11 , 5 0 , 6 3 , 1 6 , 5 0 , 25 2 , 1 0 , 03 13 , 4 2 , 5 21 , 7 5 , 2 13 , 2 1 , 3 1 , 2 4 , 5 4 , 9 17 , 8 280 maximum amount expressed in million tonnes of co2 equivalent 2 , 6 2 , 8 1 , 8 9 , 9 15 , 2 0 , 6 18 , 2 4 , 6 19 , 8 39 , 5 0 , 6 7 , 8 0 , 4 2 , 1 4 , 4 0 , 2 1 , 4 0 9 , 1 1 , 7 14 , 8 3 , 5 8 , 9 0 , 9 0 , 8 3 , 1 3 , 4 12 , 1 190


### 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 .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue under the unfccc in 2018 the commission shall publish a communication assessing the consistency of the union ' s climate change legislation with the paris agreement goals . in particular , the communication shall examine the role and adequacy of the obligations laid down in this regulation in meeting the paris agreement goals . the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement . the report shall , if appropriate , be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the minimum contributions of member states . the report shall also , if appropriate , be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the long - term emissions trajectory set out in article 4a , taking into account the latest scientific findings of the ipcc and a preparatory report to be drawn up by the european environment agency , which should include recommendations with regard to the fair share of the contribution of the union . the commission shall provide specific arguments if it proposes to deviate from the recommendations contained in the preparatory report .


### this implementing act shall also specify , based on the percentages notified by member states under article 6 , the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under article 9 between 2021 and 2030 . if the sum of all member states ' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million , the quantities for each member state shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded . ### this delegated act shall also specify , based on the percentages notified by member states under article 6 , the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under article 9 between 2021 and 2030 . if the sum of all member states ' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million , the quantities for each member state shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded .


### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . __________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . ### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2017 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . __________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 .


### 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 .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the end of the facilitative dialogue under the unfccc in 2018 , and by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 , 2040 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and assess its contribution to the long - term mitigation goals of the paris agreement , taking into account the latest scientific findings of the ipcc as well as the need to update this regulation in the light of the global stocktaking to enhance the union´s climate action . the report shall be accompanied , where appropriate , by legislative proposals .


### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . ### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should be based on a preparatory report by the european environment agency , taking into account the union´s objective to reduce economy - wide greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% by 2050 compared to the 1990 levels and the paris agreement goal of achieving net - zero emissions in the second half of this century . the commission and the european environment agency should also take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement .


### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland ### additional use of up to 190 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland


### in respect of the years 2021 to 2029 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 5% from its annual emission allocation for the following year . ### in respect of the years 2021 to 2025 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 10% from its annual emission allocation for the following year . in respect of the years 2026 to 2029 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 5% from its annual emission allocation for the following year .


### the delegation of powers referred to in article 7 and 11 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in article 4 , article 4a , article 7 , article 7a and article 11 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### 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 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 , including all instruments under the common agricultural policy .


### 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 .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed , ethnic minorities , migrants and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment , entrepreneurship and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### when programming the esf + resources under shared management for 2026 and 2027 at mid - term in accordance with article [ 14 ] of [ the future cpr ] , member states having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment , education or training above the union average in 2024 on the basis of eurostat data , shall allocate at least 10% of their esf + resources under shared management for the years 2026 to 2027 to these actions . ### when programming the esf + resources under shared management for 2026 and 2027 at mid - term in accordance with article [ 14 ] of [ the future cpr ] , member states having a rate of young people aged 15 to 29 not in employment , education or training above the union average in 2024 on the basis of eurostat data , shall allocate at least 15% of their esf + resources under shared management for the years 2026 to 2027 to these actions .


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days in each of the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


### under direct and indirect management , the emff should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , the improvement of maritime skills , ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy , the promotion of a low - carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments . due consideration to the outermost regions ' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields . ### under direct and indirect management , the emff should focus on the enabling conditions for a sustainable blue economy through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy , the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research , innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy , the improvement of maritime skills , sea and ocean literacy and sharing of socio - economic data on the sustainable blue economy , the promotion of a low - carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments . due consideration to the outermost regions ' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields .


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing resources . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing resources . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp .


### 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 be maintained at the same levels as for the period 2014 - 2020 . it should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 400 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . 90 % of the total emff budget should be allocated to support under shared management and 10 % 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 temporary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . __________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### 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 .


### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance , the commission should , as a precautionary measure , be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state . ### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the full compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance , the commission should , as a precautionary measure , be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state .


### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower . ### steps have been taken over the last few years by the cfp towards bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to fully achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp , including the legal obligation to restore and maintain all populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower .


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions , and in particular on islands , relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . sea and ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; ### the commercial and fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days ;


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### support under this article shall be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### 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 .


### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support . ### it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . biological recovery periods , multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption of the application or by the non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main objectives of the cfp . it has implied the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discharging as well as important changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . the member states should therefore use the emff to provide maximum support for innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation , with a substantially higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears and temporal and spatial selectivity measures , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### at least 15% of the union financial support allocated per member state shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in articles 19 and 20 . member states with no access to union waters may apply a lower percentage with regard to the extent of their control and data collection tasks . ### at least 20% of the union financial support allocated per member state shall be allocated to the areas of support referred to in articles 19 and 20 . member states with no access to union waters may apply a lower percentage with regard to the extent of their control and data collection tasks .


### support from the emff should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques . ### support from the emff should contribute to the timely achievement of the legal obligation to restore and maintain populations of all fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield and to minimise , and where possible eliminate , the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques , and should exclude any investment in electric pulse - fishing methods .


### the interruption due to reasons of force majeure of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or ### the interruption of the application or non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or


### 10% of the union financial support allocated per member state . ### 8% of the union financial support allocated per member state .


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; __________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council within the framework of the cfp ; __________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 140 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices . at least 25% of that amount shall be allocated to priority 1 as established in article 4 of this regulation .


### 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 and cultural heritage of many coastal and island 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 .


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . under that mechanism , member states should be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred .


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing resources . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing resources . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp .


### the emff may support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by : ### the emff may support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by :


### europe ' s maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost eur 500 billion a year , with a potential to create many more jobs . the output of the global ocean economy is estimated at eur 1 . 3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030 . the need to meet co2 emissions targets , increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy has been a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment , shipbuilding , ocean observation , dredging , coastal protection and marine construction . investment in the maritime economy has been provided by union structural funds , in particular the european regional development fund and the emff . new investment tools such as investeu must be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector . ### europe ' s maritime sector employs over 5 million jobs generating almost eur 500 billion a year , with a potential to create many more jobs . the output of the global ocean economy is estimated at eur 1 . 3 trillion today and this could more than double by 2030 . the need to meet the paris co2 emissions targets means that at least 30% of the eu budget should be used for climate - related action . it is also necessary to increase resource efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of the blue economy , which has been and must continue to be a significant driving force for innovation in other sectors such as marine equipment , shipbuilding , ocean observation , dredging , coastal protection and marine construction . investment in the maritime economy has been provided by union structural funds , in particular the european regional development fund and the emff . new investment tools such as investeu could be utilised to meet the growth potential of the sector .


### the most recent evidence on the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector ; ### the most recent evidence on the balance between the environmental priorities and the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector ;


### if the support referred to in paragraph 1 is granted through the compensation for the permanent cessation of fishing activities , the following conditions shall be complied with : ### in exceptional cases , the support referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted through the compensation for the permanent cessation of fishing activities provided that the following conditions are complied with :


### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49 ### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving and leading force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49


### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . ### the emff should contribute to achieving the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , which are to contribute to achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies .


### much has been achieved over the last few years by the cfp in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower . ### steps have been taken over the last few years by the cfp towards bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels , in increasing the profitability of the union ' s fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems . however , substantial challenges remain to fully achieve the socio - economic and environmental objectives of cfp , including the legal obligation to restore and maintain all populations of fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . this requires continued support beyond 2020 , notably in sea basins where progress has been slower .


### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance , the commission should , as a precautionary measure , be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state . ### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that proves such a lack of compliance , the commission should be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines provisionally . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state .


### direct restocking , except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking ; ### direct restocking , except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking or restocking associated with processes to improve the environmental and production conditions of the natural environment ;


### 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 fully 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 , and encourage social dialogue between stakeholders .


### 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 . __________________ -


### 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 .


### priority 1 : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ### priority 1 : fostering sustainable fisheries , the conservation of marine biological resources and socio - economic stability


### 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 union environmental law . union 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 .


### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; ### fostering sustainable fisheries to achieve socio - economic and environmental benefits as well as job creation in coastal areas and the protection , restoration and conservation of marine biological resources ;


### the most recent evidence on the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector ; ### the expected socio - economic contribution of the sustainable blue economy programme , and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector ;


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### given the challenges to achieve the objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . under that mechanism , member states should be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred .


### the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec , directive 2009 / 147 / ec , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec , and the protection of all species covered by the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora and / or included in the international union for conservation of nature red list .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities that are fully in line with the cfp objectives : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and fosters prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### the construction of new ports , new landing sites or new auction halls ; ### with the exception of cases where the construction of new ports , new landing sites or new auction halls takes place in the ors ;


### support from the emff should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques . ### support from the emff should contribute to the timely achievement of the legal obligation to restore and maintain populations of all fish stocks above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield and to minimise , and where possible eliminate , the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques , and should exclude any investment in electric pulse - fishing methods .


### 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 interruption due to reasons of force majeure of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or ### the interruption of the application or non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement or protocol thereto ; or


### given the high level of unpredictability of fishing activities , exceptional circumstances may cause significant economic losses to fishers . in order to mitigate those consequences , it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the extraordinary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , due to reasons of force majeure , of the application of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . support should be granted only if the impact on fishers of such circumstances is significant , i . e . if the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days and if the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 30% of the average annual turnover of the business concerned during a specified period of time . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support . ### it should be possible for the emff to support a compensation for the temporary cessation of fishing activities caused by the implementation of certain conservation measures , i . e . biological recovery periods , multiannual plans , targets for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks , measures to adapt the fishing capacity of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities and technical measures , by the implementation of emergency measures , by the interruption , of the application or by the non - renewal of a sustainable fisheries partnership agreement , by a natural disaster or by an environmental incident . the specificities of eel fisheries should be taken into account in the conditions for granting such support .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the full and timely implementation of the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is , combined with responsible fisheries policies , one of the key enablers for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans .


### given the challenges to achieve the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities . where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### in order to contribute to ensuring the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp , it should in exceptional circumstances and under strict conditions be possible for the emff to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets . in this context , support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins . such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities . therefore , in exceptional circumstances it should be possible for the emff to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities . such support should be conditional to the revoking of the fishing licence and the development of a national action plan for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity , as provided for in article 22 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities , without the retrofitting leading to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem , support should only be granted if in line with the cfp and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans . in order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives , support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results identified in the national action plan and in the delegated acts of the european commission , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp . it should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs , as provided for in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] . under that mechanism , member states should not be reimbursed by the commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results . for this purpose , the commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions , which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the cfp .


### the emff may support actions contributing 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 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products . ### the emff may support actions contributing 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 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and sustainable aquaculture products .


### 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 ;


### where applicable , the action plans for the outermost regions referred to in paragraph 4 . ### where applicable , the action plans for the outermost regions referred to in article 29c .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main objectives of the cfp . it has implied the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discharging as well as important changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . the member states should therefore use the emff to provide maximum support for innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation , with a substantially higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears and temporal and spatial selectivity measures , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that suggests such a lack of compliance , the commission should , as a precautionary measure , be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state . ### in order to address the specific conditions of the cfp referred to in regulation no 1380 / 2013 and to contribute to the compliance with the rules of the cfp , provisions additional to the rules on interruption , suspension and financial corrections as set out in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] should be laid down . where a member state or a beneficiary has failed to comply with its obligations under the cfp , or where the commission has evidence that proves such a lack of compliance , the commission should be allowed to interrupt payment deadlines provisionally . in addition to the possibility of interruption of the payment deadline , and in order to avoid an evident risk of paying out ineligible expenditure , the commission should be allowed to suspend payments and impose financial corrections in cases of serious non - compliance with rules of the cfp by a member state .


### extraordinary cessation of fishing activities ### temporary cessation of fishing activities


### 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 .


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries , for achieving economic , social and environmental benefits ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable fisheries , aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management .


### conservation measures , as referred to in article 7 , points , , and of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , or equivalent conservation measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations , where applicable to the union ; ### conservation measures , as referred to in article 7 , points , , and of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , including biological recovery periods or equivalent conservation measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations , where applicable to the union ;


### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary . ### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is a legal obligation and one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied the end of the environmentally unacceptable practise of discarding as well as significant important changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . the members states should therefore use the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the full and timely implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### fisheries and sustainable aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices .


### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be eur 5 311 000 000 in current prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v . ### the part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in title ii shall be eur 5&#160 ; 939&#160 ; 794&#160 ; 375 in 2018 constant prices in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex v .