### they shall apply those provisions from 1 april 2019 . ### they shall apply those provisions from 1 april 2020 .


### directive 2000 / 84 / ec is repealed with effect from 1 april 2019 . ### directive 2000 / 84 / ec is repealed with effect from 1 april 2020 .


### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 . ### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2020 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 01 november 2020 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 .


### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 . ### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2020 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2020 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 .


### this directive should apply from 1 april 2019 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2019 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner . ### this directive should apply from 1 april 2020 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 29 march 2020 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 01 november 2020 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is a prerequisite for the implementation of this scheme that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2020 in a concerted and consensual manner , taking account of their need to remain in their current time zone .


### this directive should apply from 1 april 2019 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2019 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner . ### this directive should apply from 1 april 2020 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2020 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2020 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2020 in a concerted manner .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that market surveillance authorities may , where they consider it necessary and justified , be entitled to enter the premises of economic operators and seize the necessary samples of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units for the purposes of compliance testing . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that market surveillance authorities may , only where necessary and duly justified , be entitled to enter the premises of economic operators in their member state and borrow the necessary samples of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units for the purposes of compliance testing . in other cases , the samples shall be bought or leased by the market surveillance authorities directly on the market .


### vehicle manufacturers shall make public data which are needed for the purpose of compliance verification testing by third parties . the commission shall adopt implementing acts in order to define the data to be made public and the conditions for such publication , subject to the protection of commercial secrets and the preservation of personal data pursuant to union and national legislation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 . ### vehicle manufacturers shall make available data which are needed for the purpose of compliance verification testing by market surveillance authorities and the commission . the commission shall adopt implementing acts in order to define the data to be made available and the conditions for providing such data , subject to the protection of commercial secrets and the preservation of personal data pursuant to union and national legislation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 .


### member states shall establish a national fee structure to cover the costs for their type - approvals and market surveillance activities as well as for the type - approval testing and conformity of production testing and inspections carried out by the technical services they have designated . ### member states shall establish a national fee structure to cover the costs for their type - approvals .


### the authority referred to in article 9 of the member state where that making is to take place is notified by the person doing the making of the information listed in paragraph 3 no later than 28 days before the intended start date of making in that member state ; ### the authority referred to in article 9 of the member state where that making is to take place is notified by the person doing the making referred to in point of paragraph 2 of the information listed in paragraph 3 no later than three months before the start date of making in that member state and in advance of any related act prior to that making that would otherwise be prohibited owing to the protection conferred by that certificate ;


### it is necessary and appropriate for the achievement of the basic objective , of providing a level playing field for generic and biosimilar manufacturers with their competitors in third country markets where protection does not exist or has expired , to lay down rules restricting the exclusive right of a supplementary protection certificate holder to make the product in question during the term of the certificate , and also to impose certain information and labelling obligations on makers wishing to take advantage of those rules . this regulation complies with the principle of proportionality , and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued , in accordance with article 5 of the treaty on european union . ### it is necessary and appropriate for the achievement of the basic objective of providing a level playing field for generic and biosimilar manufacturers with their competitors in third country markets where protection does not exist or has expired , to lay down rules enabling the making of the product in question during the term of the certificate . this regulation complies with the principle of proportionality , and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued , in accordance with article 5 of the treaty on european union .


### the notification sent to an authority as referred to in article 4 shall be published by that authority within 15 days of receipt of the notification . ; ### the notification sent to an authority as referred to in article 9 of the relevant member state shall publish the information listed in points and of article 4 . it shall also publish any changes to that information that are notified in accordance with the first sentence of point of article 4 . the remaining information notified under article 4 shall not be published by the authority , or made available for inspection by the public , but shall be provided by it , upon request , to a court or other competent authority for the purposes of any legal proceedings in which article 4 is considered .


### the aim of this regulation is to ensure that manufacturers established in the union are able to compete effectively in those third country markets where supplementary protection does not exist or has expired . it is intended to complement the efforts of the union’s trade policy to ensure open markets for union - based manufacturers of medicinal products . indirectly , it is also intended to put those manufacturers in a better position to enter the union market immediately after expiry of the relevant supplementary protection certificate . it would also help to serve the aim of fostering access to medicines in the union by helping to ensure a swifter entry of generic and biosimilar medicines onto the market after expiry of the relevant certificate . ### the aim of this regulation is to ensure that manufacturers established in the union are able to compete effectively in those third country markets where supplementary protection does not exist or has expired , and to ensure the entry of generics and biosimilar medicines onto the union market from day - 1 after the expiry of the relevant supplementary protection certificate , thus fostering access to medicines . it is intended to complement the efforts of the union’s trade policy to ensure open markets for union - based manufacturers of medicinal products . it is also intended to put those manufacturers in a better position to enter the union market immediately after expiry of the relevant supplementary protection certificate , namely the day - 1 entry . it would also help to serve the aim of fostering access to medicines in the union and thereby help to prevent shortages of certain medicines , by helping to ensure a swifter entry of generic and biosimilar medicines onto the market after expiry of the relevant certificate .


### that exception should cover the making of the product , including the product which corresponds to the medicinal product protected by a supplementary protection certificate in the territory of a member state , for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries , as well as any upstream or downstream acts by the maker or by third parties in a contractual relationship with the maker , where such acts would otherwise require the consent of the certificate - holder , and are strictly necessary for making for the purpose of export or for the actual export itself . for instance , such acts may include the supply and import of active ingredients for the purpose of making the medicinal product to which the product covered by the certificate corresponds , or temporary storage of the product or advertising for the exclusive purpose of export to third country destinations . ### that exception should cover the making of the product and of the product resulting from such making , which is protected by a certificate in the territory of a member state , for the exclusive purpose of export of that product or of a medicinal product containing that product to third countries , as well as any upstream or downstream acts by the maker or by third parties in a contractual relationship with the maker , where such acts would otherwise require the consent of the certificate - holder , and are strictly necessary for making for the purpose of export or for the actual export itself . for instance , such acts may include the possession , supply and import of active ingredients for the purpose of making a medicinal product containing that product , or temporary storage of the product or advertising for the exclusive purpose of export to third country destinations .


### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purpose of export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not unreasonably conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties . ### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purposes of day - 1 entry and of export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties . in this regard , the commission’s study1a states that “neither the production for export , nor the production for stockpiling purposes run counter to the legal objectives of the spc system” , and “arguably the only effect of prohibiting stockpiling would be to boost the business opportunities of non - eu companies to the disadvantage of generic manufacturers established here . ”


### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purpose of export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not unreasonably conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties . ### the scope of the exception is limited to making for day - 1 entry and for the purpose of export outside the union and to acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , and therefore the exception introduced by this regulation will not conflict with normal exploitation of the product or medicinal product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties .


### the information for the purposes of paragraph 2 shall be as follows : the name and address of the maker ; the address , or addresses , of the premises where the making is to take place in the relevant member state ; the number of the certificate granted in the relevant member state , and identification of the product , by reference to the proprietary name used by the holder of that certificate ; the number of the authorisation granted in accordance with article 40 of directive 2001 / 83 / ec or article 44 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec for the manufacture of the corresponding medicinal product or , in the absence of such authorisation , a valid certificate of good manufacturing practice as referred to in article 111 of directive 2001 / 83 / ec or article 80 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec covering the premises where the making is to take place ; the intended start date of making in the relevant member state ; an indicative list of the intended third country or third countries to which the product is to be exported . ### the information for the purposes of paragraph 2 shall be treated as strictly confidential and be as follows : the name and address of the maker ; the relevant member state where the making is to take place ; the number of the certificate granted in the relevant member state , and identification of the product , by reference to the proprietary name used by the holder of that certificate ; the start date of making in the relevant member state ;


### the authority referred to in article 9 of the member state where that making is to take place is notified by the person doing the making of the information listed in paragraph 3 no later than 28 days before the intended start date of making in that member state ; ### the authority referred to in article 9 of the member state where that making is to take place is notified by the person doing the making referred to in point of paragraph 2 of the information listed in paragraph 3 no later than 3 months before any related act ;


### the maker ensures that a logo , in the form set out in annex - i , is affixed to the outer packaging of the product or , if there is no outer packaging , to its immediate packaging ; ### the maker ensures that a logo , in the form set out in annex - ii , is affixed to the outer packaging of the product referred to in point of paragraph 2 or , if there is no outer packaging , to its immediate packaging ;


### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purpose of export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not unreasonably conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties . ### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purposes of day - 1 entry and export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties .


### the maker ensures that a logo , in the form set out in annex - i , is affixed to the outer packaging of the product or , if there is no outer packaging , to its immediate packaging ; ### the maker ensures that a logo , in the form set out in annex - ii , is affixed to the outer packaging of the product or if the product forms part of a medicinal product , the outer packaging of the medicinal product ;


### the exception should not cover placing the product made for the exclusive purpose of export on the market in the member state where a supplementary protection certificate is in force , either directly or indirectly after export , nor should it cover re - importation of the product to the market of a member state in which a certificate is in force . moreover , it should not cover any act or activity for the purpose of import of medicinal products , or parts of medicinal products , into the union merely for the purposes of repackaging and re - exporting . ### the exception should not cover placing a medicinal product made for the exclusive purpose of export or day - 1 entry on the market in the member state where a supplementary protection certificate is in force , either directly or indirectly after export nor should it cover re - importation of the medicinal product to the market of a member state in which a certificate is in force . moreover , it should not cover any act or activity for the purpose of import of medicinal products , or parts of medicinal products , into the union merely for the purposes of repackaging and re - exporting , i . e . their re - export from third countries to the union .


### develop the analysis of effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , including preventive and punitive as well as deterrence measures in general , ### analyse the effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , including prevention and deterrence as well as enabling measures in general ,


### improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , ### improving effective and close cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities and other actors involved at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively and to regularise jobs ,


### the commission shall coordinate the work of the platform and chair its meetings . ### the commission will coordinate the work of the platform and chair its meetings .


### examine ways to improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to use of the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . ### examine ways to exchange relevant information reliably and swiftly , in compliance with national and union data protection and confidentiality rules , encouraging the use of the internal market information system established by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council and the electronic exchange of social security information where appropriate ,


### for the execution of its mission , the platform shall in particular carry out the following tasks : ### for the execution of its mission , the platform shall in particular carry out the following non - binding&#160 ; tasks :


### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union and foster its competitiveness , including in its industry , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals . ### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the european research area and foster its competitiveness , including in its research excellence , fundamental research and industry , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals .


### in at least one quarter of the member states , the number of signatories is at least equal to the minimum number set out in annex i , corresponding to the number of the members of the european parliament elected in each member state , multiplied by 750 , at the time of registration of the initiative . ### in at least five of the member states , the number of signatories is at least equal to the minimum number set out in annex i , corresponding to the number of the members of the european parliament elected in each member state , multiplied by 750 , at the time of registration of the initiative .


### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 12 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than three months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 . ### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 12 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than six months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 .


### an initiative shall be prepared and managed by a group of at least seven natural persons . members of the european parliament shall not be counted for the purpose of that minimum number . ### an initiative shall be prepared and managed by a group of at least five natural persons . members of the european parliament shall not be counted for the purpose of that minimum number .


### the members of the group of organisers shall be citizens of the union , of the age to be entitled to vote in elections to the european parliament and residents of at least seven different member states . ### the members of the group of organisers shall be citizens of the union , of the age to be entitled to vote in elections to the european parliament and residents of at least five different member states .


### partially register the initiative if a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties ; ### partially register the initiative if a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties , whilst , where feasible , allowing for the adaptation of the remaining part of the proposal within a reasonable timeframe , in order for it to be deemed to fall within the framework of the commission’s powers ;


### within five months after the publication of the initiative in accordance with article 14 , and after the public hearing referred to in article 14 , the commission shall set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its reasons for taking or not taking action . ### within five months after the publication of the initiative in accordance with article 14 , and after the public hearing referred to in article 14 , the commission shall set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative .


### in order to enhance transparency and ensure an adequate level of harmonization , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to specify further the minimum content of the disclosure obligations that benchmark administrators that take into account the esg objectives should be subject to , and to specify the minimum standards for harmonization of the methodology of low - carbon and positive carbon impact benchmarks , including the method for the calculation of carbon emissions and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets , taking into account the product and organisation environmental footprint methods as defined in points and of point 2 of commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu31 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 31 commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu of 9 april 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations . ### in order to enhance transparency and ensure an adequate level of harmonization , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to specify further the minimum content of the disclosure obligations that benchmark administrators that take into account the esg objectives should be subject to , and to specify the minimum standards for harmonization of the methodology of low - carbon and net emission reduction benchmarks , including the method for the calculation of carbon emissions and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets , taking into account the product and organisation environmental footprint methods as defined in points and of point 2 of commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu31 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , that they consider the progress on , and relevance of , other proposals within the ' financing sustainable growth ' action plan and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 31 commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu of 9 april 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations .


### the criteria for and the methods of how the low carbon benchmark measures the carbon footprint and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets in the index portfolio ; ### how the benchmark measures the carbon emissions or carbon savings associated with the underlying assets , as relevant ;


### the positive reweighting of low - carbon assets in the low carbon benchmark versus the parent index and the explanation of why this reweighting is necessary to reflect the chosen objectives of the low carbon benchmark ; ### where the benchmark has a related parent index based on which it is alternatively weighted , an explanation of why this reweighting is necessary to reflect the chosen objectives of the benchmark ;


### ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain ### ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 0 . 9 at any time in the distribution chain


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain plants , plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no other processing than cutting , grinding , centrifugation , pressing , drying , freeze - drying or extraction with water . ### a ce marked fertilising product may contain plants , plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no other processing than cutting , grinding , centrifugation , sieving , milling , centrifugation , pressing , drying , freeze - drying , buffering , extrusion , frost - treatment , radiation , sanitation by using heat , or extraction with water .


### a growing medium shall be a material other than soil intended for use as a substrate for root development . ### a growing medium shall be a material other than soil in situ in which plants and mushrooms are grown .


### a soil improver shall be a ce marked fertilising product aimed at being added to the soil for the purpose of maintaining , improving or protecting the physical or chemical properties , the structure or the biological activity of soil . ### a soil improver shall be a material added to soil in situ primarily to maintain or improve its physical properties , and which may improve its chemical and / or biological properties or activity .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 and taking into account the results of the report mentioned in para . 1a to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products .


### certain substances , mixtures and micro - organisms , commonly referred to as plant biostimulants , are not as such nutrients , but nevertheless stimulate plants’ nutrition processes . where such products aim solely at improving the plants’ nutrient use efficiency , tolerance to abiotic stress , or crop quality traits , they are by nature more similar to fertilising products than to most categories of plant protection products . such products should therefore be eligible for ce marking under this regulation and excluded from the scope of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 . regulation no 1107 / 2009 should therefore be amended accordingly . __________________ 21 regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . ### certain substances , mixtures and micro - organisms , commonly referred to as plant biostimulants , are not as such nutrients , but nevertheless stimulate plants’ nutrition processes . where the dominant effect of such products aims at improving the plants’ nutrient use efficiency , tolerance to abiotic stress , or crop quality traits , they are by nature more similar to fertilising products than to most categories of plant protection products . such products should therefore be eligible for ce marking under this regulation and excluded from the scope of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council21 . regulation no 1107 / 2009 should therefore be amended accordingly . __________________ 21 regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec .


### forms for the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide forms for the declared nutrient and other declared quality criteria electric conductivity ph quantity by volume quantity determination of materials with particle size greater than 60 mm quantity determination of pre - shaped gm water - soluble nitrogen water - soluble phosphorus pentoxide water - soluble potassium oxide ### permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the distribution chain permissible tolerances for the declared parameter ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 0 , 7 at the time of manufacture ± 1 , 0 at any time in the manufacturing chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain - 5% relative deviation at the time of manufacture - 25% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain ± 50% relative deviation at the time of manufacture ± 75% relative deviation at any time in the manufacturing chain


### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ; ### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ;


### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 85 % .


### 40 % for the more developed regions . ### 50 % for the more developed regions .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women as set out in article 8 of the tfeu and integrating the gender perspective in all its activities , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### where the commission considers that an enabling condition is no longer fulfilled , it shall inform the member state and give it the opportunity to present its observations within one month . where the commission concludes that the non - fulfilment of the enabling condition persists , expenditure related to the specific objective concerned cannot be included in payment applications as from the date the commission informs the member state accordingly . ### where the commission considers that an enabling condition is no longer fulfilled , it shall inform the member state and give it the opportunity to present its observations within one month . where the commission concludes that the non - fulfilment of the enabling condition persists , expenditure related to the specific objective concerned or , for the eafrd , linked to the intervention concerned , cannot be included in payment applications as from the date the commission informs the member state accordingly .


### 55 % for the transition regions ; ### 65 % for the transition regions ;


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### rules applicable for the transport sector under regulation [ new cef regulation ] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph . until 31 december 2023 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred to the cef . ### rules applicable for the transport sector under regulation [ new cef regulation ] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph . until 31 december 2022 , the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the cohesion fund .


### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . ### the scope and level of the suspension of commitments or payments to be imposed shall be proportionate , shall respect the equality of treatment between member states and shall take into account the economic and social circumstances of the member state concerned , in particular the level of unemployment , the level of poverty or social exclusion of the member state concerned in relation to the union average and the impact of the suspension on the economy of the member state concerned . the impact of suspensions on programmes of critical importance to address adverse economic or social conditions shall be a specific factor to be taken into account . the suspension of commitments or payments shall have no specific negative impact on women’s economic and social developments .


### 70 % for the less developed regions ; ### 85 % for the less developed regions ;


### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413should continue to apply . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners , as well as local and regional levels of government . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , rights of lgbti + persons , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### the managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme . each evaluation shall assess the programme ' s effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes . ### the managing authority shall carry out evaluations of the programme . each evaluation shall assess the programme ' s effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value , and its impact on fundamental rights , including gender equality and non - discrimination , with the aim to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes .


### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### member states should establish a performance framework for each programme covering all indicators , milestones and targets to monitor , report on and evaluate programme performance . ### member states should establish a performance framework for each programme covering all indicators , milestones and targets to monitor , report on and evaluate programme performance . indicators should be developed in a gender sensitive manner when possible .


### in the context of state aid schemes , the undertaking which receives the aid ; ### in the context of state aid , the body which receives the aid , except where the aid per undertaking is less than or equal to eur 200 000 , in which case the member state concerned may decide that the beneficiary is the body granting the aid , without prejudice to commission regulations no 1407 / 2013* , no 1408 / 2013** and no 717 / 2014 ;


### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . ### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 31 december of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 .


### the socio - economic situation of the member state or region concerned ; ### the socio - economic situation and level of gender equality achieved of the member state or region concerned ;


### the monitoring committee shall approve : ### the monitoring committee shall approve or , for programmes supported by the eafrd , give its opinion on :


### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of regional and local authorities , civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should be revised and reinforced . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of union support granted by the funds , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework . ### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of union support granted by the funds , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework . in this regard , the measures to be implemented should be designed to an adequate level as of 1 january 2021 .


### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . ### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 .


### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply . __________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level and gender equal governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 should continue to apply . __________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### the co - financing rate for interreg programmes shall be no higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for interreg programmes shall be no higher than 85 % .


### urban and other public authorities ; ### regional , local , urban and other public authorities ;


### article 174 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that , in order to strengthen its economic , social and territorial cohesion , the union is to aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands , and that particular attention is to be paid to rural areas , areas affected by industrial transition , and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps . article 175 of the tfeu requires that the union is to support the achievement of these objectives by the action it takes through the european agricultural guidance and guarantee fund , guidance section , the european social fund , the european regional development fund , the european investment bank and other instruments . article 322 of the tfeu provides the basis for adopting financial rules determining the procedure to be adopted for establishing and implementing the budget and for presenting and auditing accounts , as well as for checks on the responsibility of financial actors . ### article 174 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that , in order to strengthen its economic , social and territorial cohesion , the union is to aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands , and that particular attention is to be paid to rural areas , areas affected by industrial transition , and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps . reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands , in particular rural areas , requires the further empowerment of women in those areas both in the economic and social terms and the promotion of work life balance . the collection of gender - disaggregated data allows for the identification and analysis of specific vulnerabilities and capacities of women and men , revealing gaps and inequalities and thus contributing to the building of a more fair and inclusive society and aiming at breaking the pattern of poverty and deprivation across generations . article 175 of the tfeu requires that the union is to support the achievement of these objectives by the action it takes through the european agricultural guidance and guarantee fund , guidance section , the european social fund , the european regional development fund , the european investment bank and other instruments . article 322 of the tfeu provides the basis for adopting financial rules determining the procedure to be adopted for establishing and implementing the budget and for presenting and auditing accounts , as well as for checks on the responsibility of financial actors .


### led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio - economic interests , in which no single interest group controls the decision - making ; ### led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio - economic interests , including organisations responsible for promoting gender equality , in which no single interest group , including the public sector , controls the decision - making ;


### a more connected europe by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ; ### a more and better connected europe by enhancing sustainable transport , safe and intelligent mobility , intermodality , interoperability , specifically in the transport sector , as well as regional ict connectivity , including reducing the isolation of the outermost regions by investing in their accessibility and betting in green mobility .


### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 . ### expenditure related to operations linked to the specific objective or , for the eafrd , linked to the intervention concerned , cannot be included in payment applications until the commission has informed the member state of the fulfilment of the enabling condition pursuant to paragraph 4 .


### to better mobilise potential at the local level , it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate clld . it should take into account local needs and potential , as well as relevant socio - cultural characteristics , and should provide for structural changes , build community capacity and stimulate innovation . the close cooperation and integrated use of the funds to deliver local development strategies should be strengthened . local action groups , representing the interests of the community , should be , as an essential principle responsible for the design and implementation of clld strategies . in order to facilitate coordinated support from different funds to clld strategies and to facilitate their implementation , the use of a ' lead fund ' approach should be facilitated . ### to better mobilise potential at the local level , it is necessary to strengthen and facilitate clld . it should take into account local needs and potential , as well as relevant socio - cultural characteristics , and should provide for structural changes , namely regarding gender equality and the empowerment of women , build community capacity and stimulate innovation . the close cooperation and integrated use of the funds to deliver local development strategies should be strengthened . local action groups , representing the interests of the community in a gender balanced way , should be , as an essential principle responsible for the design and implementation of clld strategies . in order to facilitate coordinated support from different funds to clld strategies and to facilitate their implementation , the use of a ' lead fund ' approach should be facilitated .


### member states shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators . ### member states shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators , which should be developed in a gender - sensitive manner where possible , and guarantee that , where relevant , data is collected disaggregated by gender .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women as set out in article 8 of the tfeu and integrating the gender perspective in all its activities , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201616 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground . __________________ 16 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 13 . ### pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground . indicators should be developed in a gender sensitive manner when possible . __________________ 16 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 13 .


### supportive of networking , innovative features in the local context and , where appropriate , cooperation with other territorial actors . ### supportive of networking , gender equality , accessibility , innovative features in the local context and , where appropriate , cooperation with other territorial actors .


### the member state shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . ### the member state shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure gender balance and a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles and values as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . operations financed by the funds should contribute to eliminating inequalities , to promoting equality between men and women , as well as at combating discrimination based on any ground , including sex , racial or ethnic origin , colour or social origin , genetic features , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all , it is necessary to target support of the funds towards the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 united nations agenda , to which the union and its member states have committed . the funds should furthermore contribute to the eradication of poverty in the union . when implementing the funds , member states should ensure consistency , coherence and synergies with the aforementioned principles and targets , taking into account local and regional challenges .


### a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ; ### a competitive , smarter and sustainable europe by strengthening its economic , social and territorial cohesion , by reducing the national and regional socio - economic asymmetries and promoting innovative and smart economic transformation


### the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives , target audiences , communication channels , social media outreach , planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation ; ### the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives , target audiences , communication channels , social media outreach , planned budget and relevant indicators , the latter developed in a gender sensitive manner when possible , for monitoring and evaluation ; according to non - sexist communication and with a gender perspective ;


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , and the final performance report for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund ; ### the annual performance reports for programmes supported by the eafrd , the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , and the final performance report for programmes supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund ;


### for programmes supported by the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , the member state shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the fund - specific regulations . ### for programmes supported by the eafrd , the emff , the amf , the isf and the bmvi , the member state shall submit an annual performance report in accordance with the fund - specific regulations .


### commission audits shall be carried out up to three calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included . this period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud . ### commission audits shall be carried out up to two calendar years after the final payment to the beneficiary was included . this period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud .


### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund . that review should provide a fully - fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant csrs issued in 2024 . in parallel , in 2024 the commission should , together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025 , review all member states ' total allocations under the investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 , applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 . ### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund . such review shall include a gender chapter and shall assess the programme’s impact on fundamental rights . that review should provide a fully - fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant csrs issued in 2024 . in parallel , in 2024 the commission should , together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025 , review all member states ' total allocations under the investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 , applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 .


### commission audits shall be carried out up to three calendar years following the acceptance of the accounts in which the expenditure concerned was included . this period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud . ### commission audits shall be carried out up to two calendar years after the final payment to the beneficiary . this period shall not apply to operations where there is a suspicion of fraud .


### in order to examine the performance of the programmes , the member state should set up monitoring committees . for the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data on programme implementation made available by the member state . ### in order to examine the performance of the programmes , the member state should set up monitoring committees . for the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund , annual implementation reports should be replaced by an annual structured policy dialogue based on the latest information and data , including gender disaggregated data , on programme implementation made available by the member state .


### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of union support granted by the funds , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework . ### to ensure the necessary prerequisites for the effective and efficient use of union support granted by the funds , a limited list of enabling conditions as well as a concise and exhaustive set of objective criteria for their assessment should be established . each enabling condition should be linked to a specific objective and should be automatically applicable where the specific objective is selected for support . where those conditions are not fulfilled , expenditure related to operations under the related specific objectives should not be included in payment applications . in order to maintain a favourable investment framework , the continued fulfilment of the enabling conditions should be monitored regularly . it is also important to ensure that operations selected for support are implemented consistently with the strategies and planning documents in place underlying the fulfilled enabling conditions , thus ensuring that all co - financed operations are in line with the union policy framework . in this regard , the measures to be implemented should be designed to an adequate level as of 1 january 2021 .


### for the purpose of this directive , remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law , regulation or administrative provision , collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and / or , in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application , other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph , in the member state to whose territory the worker is posted . ### in the context of this directive , remuneration and social security contributions shall be defined in accordance with the national law and / or practice of the member state on whose territory the worker is posted unless a derogation has been obtained by the employer from the national social security administration in accordance with regulation 883 / 2004 / ec .


### because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport , the implementation of the posting of workers directive raises particular legal questions and difficulties . it would be most suited for these challenges to be addressed through sector - specific legislation together with other eu initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport market . ### because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport it would be most suited to address this topic through sector - specific legislation together with other eu initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport market .


### for the purpose of this directive , remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law , regulation or administrative provision , collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and / or , in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application , other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph , in the member state to whose territory the worker is posted . ### for the purpose of this directive , remuneration shall be defined by the national law and / or practice of the member state to whose territory the worker is posted .


### in a competitive internal market , service providers compete not only on the basis of a labour costs but also on factors such as productivity and efficiency , or the quality and innovation of their goods and services . ### in a competitive internal market , service providers compete not only on the basis of costs but also on factors such as productivity and efficiency , or the quality and innovation of their goods and services and according to the highly variable costs of providing services in another member state .


### member states shall publish in the single official national website referred to in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu the constituent elements of remuneration in accordance with point . ### member states shall publish in the single official national website referred to in article 5 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu the constituent elements of remuneration , their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point . if the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the amount of constituent elements of remuneration , it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the remuneration provided for in this directive . '


### laws , regulations , administrative provisions or collective agreements applicable in member states may ensure that subcontracting does not confer on undertakings the possibility to avoid rules guaranteeing certain terms and conditions of employment covering remuneration . where such rules on remuneration exist at national level , the member state may apply them in a non - discriminatory manner to undertakings posting workers to its territory provided that they do not disproportionately restrict the cross - border provision of services . ### member states have the freedom to establish on their territory appropriate measures applicable to service providers including service providers from another member state in order to ensure compliance with the applicable rules concerning posting in the case of subcontracting chains . in the case of the construction sector member states are already obliged , by the directive 2014 / 67 / eu , to introduce appropriate liability measures in order to ensure fair competition and workers rights . therefore , laws , regulations , administrative provisions or collective agreements universally applicable in member states may ensure that subcontracting does not confer on undertakings the possibility to avoid rules guaranteeing certain terms and conditions of employment covering remuneration . where such rules on remuneration exist at national level , the member state may apply them in a non - discriminatory manner to undertakings posting workers to its territory provided that they do not disproportionately restrict the cross - border provision of services .


### a third - country national who has been convicted in a member state of an offence carrying a penalty involving the deprivation of liberty of at least one year ; ### a third - country national who has been convicted of an offence carrying a penalty involving the deprivation of liberty ;


### this regulation should set out the conditions for use of dactylographic data and facial images for identification purposes . the use of facial images for identification purposes in sis should also help ensure consistency in border control procedures where identification and the verification of identity are required by the use of dactylographic data and facial images . searching with dactylographic data should be mandatory if there is any doubt concerning the identity of a person . facial images for identification purposes should only be used in the context of regular border controls in self - service kiosks and electronic gates . ### this regulation should set out the conditions for use of dactylographic data and facial images for identification purposes . the use of facial images for identification purposes in sis should also help ensure consistency in border control procedures where identification and the verification of identity are required by the use of dactylographic data and facial images . searching with dactylographic data should be mandatory if there is any doubt concerning the identity of a person .


### ‘ terrorist offences’ means offences under national law referred to in articles , 1 - 4 of framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha of 13 june 200269 . _________________ 69 council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha of 13 june 2002 on combating terrorism . ### ‘ terrorist offences’ means offences under national law referred to in titles ii , iii and title iv of directive 2017 / 541 .


### in the application of article 24 member states shall , in all circumstances , create such an alert in relation to third country nationals if the offence falls under articles 1 – 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism71 . _________________ 71 council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha of 13 june 2002 on combating terrorism . ### in the application of article 24 member states shall , in all circumstances , create such an alert in relation to third country nationals if the offence falls under titles ii , iii or iv of directive 2017 / 541 .


### whether the person concerned is armed , violent , has escaped or is involved in an activity as referred to in articles 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism ; ### whether the person concerned is armed , violent , has escaped or is involved in an activity as referred to in titles ii , iii and iv of directive 2017 / 541 ;


### the comprehensive decision issued by the single competent authority shall be the sole legally binding decision resulting from the statutory permit granting procedure . where other authorities are concerned by the project , they may give their opinion as input to the procedure , in accordance with national legislation . this opinion shall be taken into account by the single competent authority . ### the comprehensive decision issued by the competent authority shall be decision resulting from the permit granting procedures . where other authorities are concerned by the project , they shall exercise their competences , in accordance with national legislation . their permits , decisions and opinions shall be respected by the competent authority .


### the single competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 . member states may set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate . ### the competent authority shall assess the application and adopt a comprehensive decision within the period of one year from the date of submission of the complete application file in accordance with paragraph 7 , unless the competent authority decides to extend this period on its own initiative , substantiating the decision , or on the basis of a substantiated application by the project promoter . member states may also set an earlier time - limit , where appropriate .


### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the single competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure . ### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the competent authority or competent authorities shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states or two or more national authorities are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure .


### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the single competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure . ### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a description of the project . no later than four months following the receipt of the above notification , the competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure .


### without prejudice to the obligation to comply with the time limits under this regulation , if the time - limit for the comprehensive decision is not observed , the competent authority shall immediately inform the european coordinator concerned about the measures taken or to be taken to conclude the permit granting procedure with the least possible delay . the european coordinator may request the competent authority to regularly report on progress achieved . ### without prejudice to the obligation to comply with the time limits under this regulation , if the time - limit for the comprehensive decision is not observed , the competent authority shall inform the european coordinator concerned about the measures taken or to be taken to conclude the permit granting procedure with the least possible delay .


### within three months of the start of the permit granting procedure , the single competent authority , in close cooperation with the project promoter and other authorities concerned and taking into account the information submitted by the project promoter on the basis of the notification referred to in paragraph 3 , shall establish and communicate to the project promoter a detailed application outline , containing : ### within three months of the start of the permit granting procedure , the competent authority , in close cooperation with the project promoter and other authorities concerned and taking into account the information submitted by the project promoter on the basis of the notification referred to in paragraph 3 , shall establish and communicate to the project promoter a detailed application outline , containing :


### the authority is the sole point of contact for the project promoter in the procedure leading to the comprehensive decision for a given project of common interest , and ### the authority is the main point of contact for the project promoter in the procedure leading to the comprehensive decision for a given project of common interest , and


### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the single competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the single competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the single competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure . ### in order to launch the permit granting procedure , the project promoter shall notify the competent authority of the member states concerned about the project in writing , and shall include a detailed description of the project . no later than two months following the receipt of the above notification , the competent authority shall either acknowledge it or , if it considers that the project is not mature enough to enter the permit granting procedure , reject the notification in writing . if the competent authority decides to reject the notification , it shall justify its decision . the date of signature of the acknowledgement of the notification by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit granting procedure . if two or more member states are concerned , the date of the acceptance of the last notification by the competent authority concerned shall serve as the date of the start of the permit granting procedure .


### by &#8230 ; , each member state shall designate one single competent authority which shall be responsible for facilitating the permit granting process including for making the comprehensive decision . ### by &#8230 ; [ op please insert date : one year after the entry into force of this regulation ] , each member state shall designate a competent authority which shall be responsible for facilitating the permit granting process including for making the comprehensive decision .