### the current disclosure requirements set out by union legislation do not provide that all the information necessary to properly inform end - investors about the sustainability - related impact of their investments must be disclosed . therefore , it is appropriate to set out more specific disclosure requirements with regard to sustainable investments . for instance , the overall sustainability - related impact of financial products should be reported regularly by means of indicators relevant for the chosen sustainable investment target . where an appropriate index has been designated as reference benchmark that information should also be provided for the designated index and to a broad market index to allow for comparison . information on the constituents of the designated index and of the broad market index along with their weightings should also be disclosed , to provide further information on how the sustainable investments targets are achieved . where eusef managers make available information on the positive social impact targeted by a given fund , the overall social outcome achieved and the related methods used in accordance with regulation no 346 / 2013 , they may , where appropriate , use this information for the purposes of the disclosures under this regulation . ### there are many disclosure requirements already set out by union legislation . these need to include the information necessary to properly inform end - investors about the sustainability - related impact of their investments . therefore , it is appropriate to set out more specific disclosure requirements , to enable comparability , with regard to these sustainable investments .


### since the objectives of this regulation , namely to strengthen protection for end - investors and improve disclosures to them , including in cases of cross - border purchases for end - investors , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can be better achieved at union level because of the need to lay down uniform disclosure requirements at union level the union may adopt measures , in accordance with principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives , ### since the objectives of this regulation , namely to strengthen investment choice and protection for end - investors and improve disclosures to them regarding how material environmental , social and governance risks are incorporated into the investment decision making process , including in cases of cross - border purchases for end - investors , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can be better achieved at union level because of the need to lay down uniform disclosure requirements at union level the union may adopt measures , in accordance with principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives ,


### financial market participants shall publish written policies on the integration of sustainability risks in the investment decision - making process on their websites . ### financial market participants shall publish written policies on the incorporation of material sustainability risks in the investment decision - making process on their websites .


### insurance intermediaries which provide insurance advice with regard to ibips and investment firms which provide investment advice shall publish written policies on the integration of sustainability risks in investment advice or insurance advice on their websites . ### insurance intermediaries which provide insurance advice with regard to ibips and investment firms which provide investment advice shall publish written policies on the incorporation of material sustainability risks in investment advice or insurance advice on their websites .


### the procedures and conditions applied for integrating sustainability risks in investment decisions ; ### the procedures and conditions applied for&#160 ; incorporating material&#160 ; sustainability risks in investment decisions ;


### where financial market participants make available a financial product referred to in paragraphs , and of article 5 , they shall include a description of the following in periodical reports : ### where financial market participants produce a periodical report for a financial product referred to in paragraphs , and of article 5 , they shall include a description of the sustainability objectives for that product .


### ' 1a . for the purposes of this directive , ' part ' shall mean any element or replacement element specifically designed for a firearm and essential to its operation , including a barrel , frame or receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breech block , and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm . ' ### paragraph 1a is replaced by the following : ' 1a . for the purposes of this directive , ' part ' shall mean any element or replacement element specifically designed for a firearm and essential to its operation , including any essential component , and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm . '


### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean portable devices with a cartridge holder having a gas exit to the front , aside or on the top , which are specifically designed and constructed for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean devices with a cartridge holder designed to only fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition and which are not capable of being converted to expel a shot , bullet or projectile by the action of a combustible propellant .


### ' 3 . for the purposes of this directive , a person shall be deemed to be a resident of the country indicated by the address appearing on a document establishing his place of residence , such as a passport or an identity card , which , on a check on possession or on acquisition , is submitted to the authorities of a member state or to a dealer . ' ### article 1 , paragraph 3 is replaced by the following : ' 3 . for the purposes of this directive , a person shall be deemed to be a resident of the country indicated by the address appearing on a document establishing his place of residence , such as a passport or an identity card , which , on a check on possession or on acquisition , is submitted to the authorities of a member state or to a dealer or broker . '


### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . ### for the purpose of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , without delay after manufacture of each firearm , or at the time of its being placed on the market or imported into the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark , and shall not apply to firearms and essential components either considered as antiques under national law or destined for persons authorised pursuant to the second subparagraph of article 6 , provided they bear original markings permitting full traceability .


### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . ### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm and each essential component , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm and each essential component , or at the time of its being placed on the market or imported in to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark .


### this filing system shall record each firearm ' s type , make , model , calibre and serial number , as well as the names and addresses of the supplier and the person acquiring or possessing the firearm . the record of firearms , including deactivated firearms , shall be maintained until destruction of the firearm has been certified by the competent authorities . ### that data - filing system shall record all information relating to firearms which is needed in order to trace and identify those firearms . that information shall include each firearm ' s type , make , model , calibre and serial number , and any conversions or modifications to a firearm , including its certified deactivation or destruction and the date thereof , as well as the names and addresses of the supplier and of each person acquiring or possessing the firearm , including the dates of acquisition and , where applicable , the end of possession or transfer to another person unless such transfer concerns a firearm which has been registered as deactivated . the current records relating to each firearm and the person possessing it shall be accessible to all authorised authorities . all records relating to the firearm shall be maintained in an electronically retrievable format for an indefinite period .


### this filing system shall record each firearm ' s type , make , model , calibre and serial number , as well as the names and addresses of the supplier and the person acquiring or possessing the firearm . the record of firearms , including deactivated firearms , shall be maintained until destruction of the firearm has been certified by the competent authorities . ### that data - filing system shall record all information relating to firearms which is needed in order to trace and identify those firearms . that information shall include each firearm ' s type , make , model , calibre and serial number , and any conversions or modifications to a firearm , including its certified deactivation or destruction and the date thereof , as well as the names and addresses of the supplier and of each person acquiring or possessing the firearm , including the dates of acquisition and , where applicable , the end of possession or transfer to another person unless such transfer concerns a firearm which has been registered as deactivated . the current records relating to each firearm and the person possessing it shall be immediately accessible to all authorised authorities . all records relating to the firearm shall be maintained in an electronically retrievable format for an indefinite period after certified deactivation or destruction .


### are at least 18 years of age , except in relation to the possession of firearms for hunting and target shooting , provided that in that case persons of less than 18 years of age have parental permission , or are under parental guidance or the guidance of an adult with a valid firearms or hunting licence , or are within a licenced or otherwise approved training centre ; ### are at least 18 years of age , except in relation to the acquisition , other than through purchase , and possession of firearms for hunting and target shooting , provided that in that case persons of less than 18 years of age have parental permission , or are under parental guidance or the guidance of an adult with a valid firearms or hunting licence , or are within a licenced or otherwise approved training centre ; and


### member states shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category a and to destroy those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provision and seized . ### without prejudice to article 2 , member states shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category a and to destroy those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provision and seized . in special cases the competent authorities may grant strictly limited authorisations for such firearms and ammunition where this is not contrary to public security or public order .


### ' the periodic verification that those persons continue to satisfy the conditions ; and ' ### in article 7 , paragraph 4 , point is replaced by the following : ' verification that those persons continue to satisfy the conditions ; and '


### the maximum limits shall not exceed five years . the authorisation may be renewed if the conditions on the basis of which it was granted are still fulfilled . ### the maximum duration of an authorisation shall not exceed five years , unless member states have implemented a system of continuous monitoring referred to in the first subparagraph of article 5 . the authorisation may be renewed if the conditions on the basis of which it was granted are still fulfilled .


### ' 2 . every seller , dealer or private person shall inform the authorities of the member state in which it takes place of every transfer or handing over of a firearm classified in category c , giving the particulars by which the firearm and the person acquiring it may be identified . if the person acquiring such a firearm is a resident of another member state , that other member state shall be informed of the acquisition by the member state in which it took place and by the person acquiring the firearm . ' ### in article 8 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : ' 2 . every seller , dealer , broker or private person shall inform the authorities of the member state in which it takes place of every transfer or handing over of a firearm classified in category c , giving the particulars by which the firearm and the person acquiring it may be identified . if the person acquiring such a firearm is a resident of another member state , that other member state shall be informed of the acquisition by the member state in which it took place and by the person acquiring the firearm . '


### ' the arrangements for the acquisition and possession of ammunition shall be the same as those for the possession of the firearms for which the ammunition is intended . ' ### article 10 is replaced by the following : ' article 10 the arrangements for the acquisition and possession of ammunition shall be the same as those for the possession of the firearms for which the ammunition is intended . the acquisition and possession of ammunition shall be allowed only by persons who are allowed to possess a firearm . '


### member states shall take measures to ensure that alarm and signal weapons as well as salute and acoustic weapons cannot be converted into firearms . ### member states shall take measures to ensure that alarm and signal weapons cannot be converted into firearms .


### member states shall make arrangements for the deactivation of firearms to be verified by a competent authority in order to ensure that the modifications made to a firearm render it irreversibly inoperable . member states shall , in the context of this verification , provide for the issuance of a certificate or record attesting to the deactivation of the firearm or the apposition of a clearly visible mark to that effect on the firearm . ### member states shall make arrangements for the deactivation of firearms to be verified by a competent authority in order to ensure that the modifications made to a firearm render it irreversibly inoperable . member states shall , in the context of that verification , provide for the issuance of a deactivation certificate attesting to the deactivation of the firearm and the apposition of a clearly visible mark to that effect on the firearm . where the firearm is recorded in the computerised data - filing systems referred to in article 4 , its deactivation shall be entered in the record relating to it .


### ' 1 . firearms may , without prejudice to article 12 , be transferred from one member state to another only in accordance with the procedure laid down in the following paragraphs . these provisions shall also apply to transfers of firearms following a mail order sale . ' ### in article 11 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . firearms may , without prejudice to article 12 , be transferred from one member state to another only in accordance with the procedure laid down in the following paragraphs . these provisions shall also apply to transfers of firearms following a sale by means of distance communication . '


### ' the information referred to in the last two indents need not be supplied where the transfer takes place between dealers . ' ### in article 11 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' the information referred to in the last two indents need not be supplied where the transfer takes place between dealers or brokers . '


### ' 3 . in the case of transfer of the firearms , other than weapons of war , excluded from the scope of this directive pursuant to article 2 , each member state may grant dealers the right to effect transfers of firearms from its territory to a dealer established in another member state without the prior authorization referred to in paragraph 2 . to that end it shall issue an authorization valid for no more than three years , which may at any time be suspended or cancelled by reasoned decision . a document referring to that authorization must accompany the firearm until it reaches its destination ; it must be produced whenever so required by the authorities of the member states . ' ### in article 11 , the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' 3 . in the case of transfer of the firearms , other than weapons of war , excluded from the scope of this directive pursuant to article 2 , each member state may grant dealers or brokers the right to effect transfers of firearms from its territory to a dealer or broker established in another member state without the prior authorization referred to in paragraph 2 . to that end it shall issue an authorization valid for no more than three years , which may at any time be suspended or cancelled by reasoned decision . a document referring to that authorization must accompany the firearm until it reaches its destination ; it must be produced whenever so required by the authorities of the member states . '


### ' prior to the date of transfer , the dealer shall communicate to the authorities of the member state from which the transfer is to be effected all the particulars listed in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 . those authorities shall carry out inspections , where appropriate on the spot , to verify the correspondence between the information communicated by the dealer and the actual characteristics of the transfer . the information shall be communicated by the dealer within a period allowing sufficient time . ' ### in article 11 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' prior to the date of transfer , the dealer or broker shall communicate to the authorities of the member state from which the transfer is to be effected all the particulars listed in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 . those authorities shall carry out inspections , where appropriate on the spot , to verify the correspondence between the information communicated by the dealer or broker and the actual characteristics of the transfer . the information shall be communicated by the dealer or broker within a period allowing sufficient time . '


### ' such lists of firearms shall be communicated to dealers who have obtained approval for transferring firearms without prior authorization under the procedure laid down in paragraph 3 . ' ### in article 11 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' such lists of firearms shall be communicated to dealers and brokers who have obtained approval for transferring firearms without prior authorization under the procedure laid down in paragraph 3 . '


### ' member states may not make acceptance of a european firearms pass conditional upon the payment of any fee or charge . ' ### in article 12 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' member states may not make : the issuance or renewal of a european firearms pass conditional upon any payment or charge exceeding the administrative costs incurred in issuing the pass the acceptance of a european firearms pass conditional upon the payment of any fee or charge . '


### ' 3 . under agreements for the mutual recognition of national documents , two or more member states may provide for arrangements more flexible than those prescribed in this article for movement with firearms within their territories . ' ### in article 12 , paragraph 3 is replaced by the following : ' 3 . under agreements for the mutual recognition of national documents , or by way of mutual recognition of entries in the computerised data - filing systems referred to in article 4 , two or more member states may provide for arrangements more flexible than those prescribed in this article for movement with firearms within their territories . '


### the competent authorities of the member states shall exchange information on the authorisations granted for the transfers of firearms to another member state as well as information with regard to refusals to grant authorisations as defined in article 7 . ### for the purposes of the efficient application of this directive , the competent authorities of the member states shall exchange information by electronic means via a data - exchange platform or interoperable data - exchange platforms to be implemented by . . . [ insert date ] , and shall , without limitation , include exchanges of information on the structure of their computerised data - filing systems as referred to in article 4 with a view to enabling their interconnection and their interconnection with other existing instruments as regards :


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 13a concerning the modalities of exchange of information on authorisations granted and on refusals . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 13a concerning the modalities of exchange of information on authorisations granted or refused . those delegated acts shall be adopted by . . . [ insert date ] .


### the commission shall submit every five years a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this directive , accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals in particular as regards the categories of firearms of annex i and the issues related to new technologies such as 3d printing . the first report shall be submitted two years after the entry into force of this directive . ' ### the commission shall every five years submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this directive and of the implementing acts on deactivation , accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals concerning , in particular , the categories of firearms of annex i and issues related to marking and to new technologies such as 3d printing . the first report shall be submitted two years after the entry into force of this directive . '


### semi - automatic firearms for civilian use which resemble weapons with automatic mechanisms ; ### semi - automatic firearms which have been converted into automatic firearms ;


### firearms under points 1 to 7 after having been deactivated . ### any firearm under points 1 to 3 and 6 to 7 after having been converted to firing blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnical ammunition .


### ' single - shot long firearms with smooth - bore barrels . ' ### in category d , the wording under the heading is replaced by the following : ' single - shot long firearms with smooth - bore barrels , including after having been converted to firing blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition . '


### are designed for life - saving , animal slaughter or harpoon fishing or for industrial or technical purposes provided that they can be used for the stated purpose only ; ### are designed for alarm , signalling , life - saving , animal slaughter or harpoon fishing , for industrial or technical purposes or to only be capable of expelling a shot , bullet or projectile by the action of compressed air or other gas not generated by the action of a combustible propellant , or are designed as airsoft devices of any description from which only a small plastic missile with limited energy can be discharged , provided that they can be used for the stated purpose only and are not capable of being converted in such a way as to render them capable of expelling a shot , bullet or projectile by the action of a combustible propellant ;


### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but they must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains , meet the new needs of users and are able to meet political priorities such as climate change , including monitoring changes in the artic , security and defence . ### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but they must also be more rapidly improved , by increasing the number of satellites for example , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains , meet the new needs of users and are able to meet political priorities such as climate change , including monitoring changes in the arctic , security and defence .


### an autonomous civil global navigation satellite system under civil control comprising a constellation of satellites , centres and a global network of stations on the ground , offering positioning , navigation and time measurement services and fully integrating the needs and requirements of security ; ### an autonomous civil global navigation satellite system under civil control comprising a constellation of satellites , centres and a global network of stations on the ground , offering positioning , navigation and time measurement services and , where appropriate , &#160 ; integrating the needs and requirements of security ;


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


### the services , data and information provided by the programme ' s components shall be provided without any express or implied guarantee as regards their quality , accuracy , availability , reliability , speed and suitability for any purpose . to that aim , the commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the users of those services , data and information are informed , in an appropriate manner , of the absence of any such guarantee . ### the services , data and information provided by the programme ' s components shall be provided without any express or implied guarantee as regards their quality , accuracy , availability , reliability , speed and suitability for any purpose , unless such guarantee is required by the union law . to that aim , the commission shall take the necessary steps to ensure that the users of those services , data and information are informed , in an appropriate manner , of the absence of any such guarantee .


### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state , to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union and to be effectively controlled by member states or nationals of member states . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract . ### where necessary for the protection of the essential security interest of the union and its member states , in particular with regard to the need to preserve the integrity and resilience of the union systems , as well as the autonomy of the industrial basis on which they rely and the need to ensure a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of any participating third country as set out in article 7 , the commission shall set the requisite eligibility conditions applicable to the procurement , grants or prizes covered by this title . particular regard shall be had , for that purpose , to the need for eligible undertakings to be established in a member state or participating third country , to commit to carry out any relevant activities inside the union or the participating third country and to be effectively controlled by member states or participating third countries , or nationals of member states or participating third countries . those conditions shall be included in the documents relating to the procurement , grant or prize , as applicable . in the case of procurement , the conditions shall apply to the full life cycle of the resulting contract .


### strong control of the programme , including strict adherence to cost and schedule by all the entities , within their respective fields of competence in accordance with this regulation ; ### strong control of the programme , including utmost adherence to cost and technical performance , while minimising residual risks , by all the entities , within their respective fields of responsibility in accordance with this regulation ;


### the tasks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be entrusted by the commission by means of a contribution agreement in accordance with [ article 2 ] and [ title vi ] of the financial regulation . ### the tasks referred to in paragraph 3 shall be entrusted by the commission by means of a contribution agreement in accordance with [ article 2 ] and [ title vi ] of the financial regulation .


### as regards copernicus : development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operations of that infrastructure ; ### as regards copernicus : development , design and construction of the copernicus space and ground infrastructure , including the operations of the relevant parts of that infrastructure and provision and operation of the backbone data dissemination network ;


### –require that the european space agency complies with the security rules of the union programme , in particular with regard to the processing of classified information ; ### –require that the european space agency complies with the security rules of the union , settled within the security agreements with the european space agency , in particular with regard to the processing of classified information ;


### without prejudice to the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in paragraph 4 , the commission or the agency may ask the european space agency to provide technical expertise and the information necessary to perform the tasks which are assigned to them by this regulation . ### without prejudice to the financial framework partnership agreement referred to in paragraph 4 , the commission or the agency may ask the european space agency to provide technical expertise and the information necessary to perform the tasks which are assigned to them by this regulation . the conditions for such requests and their implementation shall be mutually agreed and they should by no means bear adverse consequences on the european space agency´s own activities and existing obligations .


### the commission may entrust , in full or in part , by means of contribution agreements the implementation of the programme ' s components to entities other than those referred to in article 30 and 31 , including : ### the commission may entrust , subject to the specific case by case agreement of a two thirds majority of member states , in full or in part , by means of contribution agreements the implementation of the programme ' s components to entities other than those referred to in article 30 and 31 , including :


### the commission , in its field of competence , shall ensure a high degree of security with regard to , in particular : ### the commission and the agency , in their field of competence , shall ensure appropriately high level of security with regard to , in particular :


### to that end , the commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , it shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , the commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### to that end , the commission and the agency shall ensure , in consultation with end users in member states and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the programme , that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , the commission and the agency shall establish in consultation with end users in member states and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the programme for each such component of the programme , appropriately high - level security requirements . in doing so , the commission and the agency shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 .


### the entity responsible for the management of a component of the programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall , to that end , carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and monitor their compliance with the general security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the entity responsible for the management of a component of the programme shall be responsible for managing the security of that component and shall , to that end , carry out risk and threat analysis and all the necessary activities to ensure and monitor the security of that component , in particular setting of technical specifications and operational procedures , and monitor their compliance with appropriately high level security requirements referred to in paragraph 1 .


### the entities involved in the programme shall take all the measures necessary to ensure the security of the programme . ### the entities involved in the programme shall take all the security measures identified in the risk analysis and determined by the entity responsible for the component of the programme .


### a representative of the european space agency shall be invited to attend the meetings of the security accreditation board as an observer . on an exceptional basis , representatives of union agencies , third countries or international organisations may also be invited to attend meetings as observers for matters directly relating to those third countries or international organisations , especially matters concerning the infrastructure belonging to them or established on their territory . arrangements for such participation of representatives of third countries or international organisations and the conditions therefor shall be laid down in the relevant agreements and shall comply with the rules of procedure of the security accreditation board . ### a representative of the european space agency shall be invited to attend the meetings of the security accreditation board as an observer . representatives of union agencies , third countries or international organisations may also be invited to attend meetings as observers , especially for matters concerning the infrastructure belonging to them or established on their territory . arrangements for such participation of representatives of third countries or international organisations and the conditions therefor shall be laid down in the relevant agreements and shall comply with the rules of procedure of the security accreditation board .


### the development of future generations of the systems and the evolution of the services provided by galileo and egnos , without prejudice to future decisions on the union financial perspectives ; ### the development of future generations of the systems and the evolution of the services provided by galileo and egnos , without prejudice to future decisions on the union financial perspectives , taking into account the needs of relevant stakeholders and parties including for civil , security and defence use ;


### the establishment , development and operation of a network of ground - based and / or space - based sensors of the member states , including sensors developed through the european space agency and nationally operated union sensors , to survey and track objects and to produce a european catalogue of space objects adapted to the needs of the users referred to in article 55 ; ### the establishment , development and operation of a network of ground - based and / or space - based sensors of the member states and participating third countries , including sensors developed through the european space agency and nationally operated union sensors , to survey and track objects and to produce a european catalogue of space objects adapted to the needs of the users referred to in article 55 ;


### member states wishing to participate in the delivery of sst services referred to in article 54 shall submit a joint proposal to the commission demonstrating compliance with the following criteria : ### member states or international organisation wishing to participate in the delivery of sst services referred to in article 54 shall submit a single or joint proposal to the commission demonstrating compliance with the following criteria :


### the development , construction , and operations of the ground segment infrastructure ; ### the development , construction , and operations of the ground and space segment infrastructure ;


### before the end of 2024 , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the govsatcom component , notably as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the satellite communication capacity . the evaluation shall in particular examine the need for additional space infrastructure . the evaluation shall be accompanied , if necessary , by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space infrastructure under the govsatcom component . ### before the end of 2024 , the commission shall , in cooperation with the agency and esa , evaluate the implementation of the govsatcom component , notably as regards the evolution of the user needs in relation to the satellite communication capacity . the evaluation shall in particular examine the need for additional space infrastructure . the evaluation shall be accompanied , if necessary , by an appropriate proposal for the development of additional space infrastructure under the govsatcom component .


### the term of office of the members of the administrative board and their alternate shall be four years , renewable once . ### the term of office of the members of the administrative board and their alternates shall be four years and shall be renewable


### the administrative board shall hold an ordinary meeting twice a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of its chairperson or at the request of at least one third of its members . ### the administrative board shall hold four ordinary meetings a year . in addition , it shall meet on the initiative of its chairperson or at the request of at least one third of its members .


### [ for any component of the programme which entails the use of sensitive national infrastructure , only the representatives of member states which possess such infrastructure and the representative of the commission may attend the meetings and deliberations of the administrative board and take part in voting . where the chairperson of the administrative board does not represent one of the member states which possess such infrastructure , he / she shall be replaced by the representatives of a member states which possesses such infrastructure . ] ### [ for any component of the programme which entails where discussion concerns the use of sensitive national infrastructure , the representatives of all member states and the representative of the commission may attend the meetings and deliberations of the administrative board , but only those member states which possess such infrastructure take part in voting . where the chairperson of the administrative board does not represent one of the member states which possess such infrastructure , he / she shall be replaced by the representatives of a member states which possesses such infrastructure . the rules of procedure of the administrative board shall set out the detailed procedure and situations in which this procedure may apply . ]


### the executive director shall decide whether it is necessary to locate one or more staff in one or more member states for the purpose of carrying out the agency ' s tasks in an efficient and effective manner . before deciding to establish a local office the executive directive shall obtain the prior approval of the commission , the administrative board and the member state concerned . the decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at the local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the agency . a headquarters agreement with the member state concerned may be required . ### the executive director shall decide whether it is necessary to locate one or more staff in one or more member states for the purpose of carrying out the agency ' s tasks in an efficient and effective manner . before deciding to establish a local infrastructure or office the executive directive shall obtain the prior approval of the commission , the administrative board and the member states concerned . the decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at the local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the agency . a headquarters agreement with the member state concerned may be required . before such a decision is taken , its impact in terms of staff allocation and budget shall be incorporated in the multi - annual and annual work programmes .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 52 and 101 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period until 31 december 2028 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 52 and 101 shall be conferred on the commission for a period until 31 december 2027 .


### the commission shall be assisted by a committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### the commission shall be assisted by a committee which meets in specific configurations / subcommittees dedicated to each main components of the programme . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 .


### to increase the use of virtual cooperation activities , the programme should support a more systematic use of the online platforms such as etwinning , the school education gateway , the electronic platform for adult learning in europe , the european youth portal and the online platform for higher education . ### to increase the use of virtual cooperation activities , the programme should support a more systematic and accessible use of the online platforms such as etwinning , the school education gateway , the electronic platform for adult learning in europe , the european youth portal and the online platform for higher education .


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


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


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may take the form of traineeships , apprenticeships , youth exchanges , teaching or participation in a professional development activity ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support , including sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , additional to physical mobility , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible and / or specially adapted information technology and communications tools ;


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


### ' youth participation activity ' means an out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal learning approach ; ### ' youth participation activity ' means an accessible out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal learning approach ;


### promote learning mobility of sport coaches and staff , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies . ### promote learning mobility of sport coaches and staff , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies . the focus should be in particular on supporting grassroots sport .


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


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


### without prejudice to the requirements set out in chapter ix and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in article 24 , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 april 2024 , a report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in their respective territories . ### without prejudice to the requirements set out in chapter ix and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in article 24 , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 december 2023 , a report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in their respective territories .


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


### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas . ### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at avoiding grants taxation , facilitating portability of rights among union social systems , and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme .


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


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


### with regard to single - use plastic products for which there are no readily available suitable and more sustainable alternatives , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , also introduce extended producer responsibility schemes to cover the costs of waste management and clean - up of litter as well as the costs of awareness - raising measures to prevent and reduce such litter . ### with regard to single - use plastic products for which there are no readily available suitable and more sustainable alternatives , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , also introduce extended producer responsibility schemes to cover the costs of waste management and clean - up of litter as well as the costs of awareness - raising measures to prevent and reduce such litter . deposit - refund schemes as well as available emff funds should be used to support fishing for litter initiatives and recovery efforts for lost , discarded and abandoned fishing gear .


### the large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned , lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment . the indirect fee system envisaged under union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea , and ensures a right of delivery . that system should , however , be supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid . as plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear , in particular recycling . _________________ 46 council regulation no 1224 / 2009 , directive 2000 / 59 / ec and directive 2008 / 98 / ec . ### the large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned , lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment . the indirect fee system envisaged under union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea , and ensures a right of delivery . that system should , however , be supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid . as plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear , in particular recycling and recovery efforts for lost , abandoned and discarded fishing gear . _________________ 46 council regulation no 1224 / 2009 , directive 2000 / 59 / ec and directive 2008 / 98 / ec .


### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate . ### the authority should perform its activities solely in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should report them to national authorities .


### in view of the fair , simple and effective application of union law , the authority should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between member states . together with other staff , national liaison officers working within the authority should support member states’ compliance with cooperation obligations , speed up exchanges between them through procedures dedicated to reducing delays , and ensure links with other national liaison offices , bodies , and contact points established under union law . the authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross - border cooperation , including electronic data exchange tools such as the electronic exchange of social security information system and the internal market information system , and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving it tools used for message exchange between national authorities . ### in view of the fair , simple and effective application of union law , the authority should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between member states . together with other staff , national liaison officers working within the authority should support member states’ compliance with cooperation obligations and ensure links with other national liaison offices , bodies , and contact points established under union law . the authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross - border cooperation , including electronic data exchange tools such as the electronic exchange of social security information system and the internal market information system , and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving it tools used for message exchange between national authorities .


### the member states and the commission should be represented on a management board , in order to ensure the effective functioning of the authority . the composition of the management board , including the selection of its chair and deputy - chair , should respect the principles of gender balance , experience and qualification . in view of the effective and efficient functioning of the authority , the management board , in particular , should adopt an annual work programme , carry out its functions relating to the authority’s budget , adopt the financial rules applicable to the authority , appoint an executive director , and establish procedures for taking decisions relating to the operational tasks of the authority by the executive director . representatives from countries other than union member states , which are applying the union rules within the scope of the authority , may participate in the meetings of the management board as observers . ### the member states and the commission should be represented on a management board , in order to ensure the effective functioning of the authority . the composition of the management board , including the selection of its chair and deputy - chair , should respect experience and qualification . in view of the effective and efficient functioning of the authority , the management board , in particular , should adopt an annual work programme , carry out its functions relating to the authority’s budget , adopt the financial rules applicable to the authority , appoint an executive director , and establish procedures for taking decisions relating to the operational tasks of the authority by the executive director . representatives from countries other than union member states , which are applying the union rules within the scope of the authority , may participate in the meetings of the management board as observers .


### provide relevant information on the rights and obligations of individuals in cross - border labour mobility situations ; ### cooperate with members states to provide relevant information to employees and employers on the rights and obligations of individuals in cross - border labour mobility situations ;


### the authority shall facilitate cooperation between member states and support their effective compliance with cooperation obligations , including on information exchange , as defined in union law within the scope of the authority’s competences . ### the authority shall facilitate cooperation between member states as defined in union law within the scope of the authority’s competences .


### coordination of concerted and joint inspections ### concerted and joint inspections


### in the event that the authority , in the course of concerted or joint inspections , or in the course of any of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities in the application of union law , including beyond the scope of its competences , it shall report those suspected irregularities to the commission and authorities in the member state concerned , where appropriate . ### in the event that the authority , in the course of concerted or joint inspections , or in the course of any of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities in the application of union law , including beyond the scope of its competences , it shall report those suspected irregularities to the authorities in the member state concerned and the commission , where appropriate .


### the authority shall collect statistical data compiled and provided by member states in the areas of union law within the scope of the authority’s competences . in doing so , the authority shall seek to streamline current data collection activities in those areas . where relevant , article 16 shall apply . the authority shall liaise with the commission and share the results of its data collection activities , where appropriate . ### the authority shall collect statistical data compiled and voluntarily provided by member states in the areas of union law within the scope of the authority’s competences . in doing so , the authority shall seek to streamline current data collection activities in those areas . where relevant , article 16 shall apply . the authority shall liaise with the commission and share the results of its data collection activities , where appropriate .


### the authority may set up working groups or expert panels with representatives from member states and / or from the commission , or external experts following selection procedures , for the fulfilment of its specific tasks or for specific policy areas , including a mediation board in order to fulfil its tasks in accordance with article 13 of this regulation , and a dedicated group for the purpose of handling financial matters related to the application of regulations no 883 / 2004 and no 987 / 2009 , as referred to in article 8 of this regulation . ### the authority may set up working groups or expert panels with representatives from member states and / or from the commission , or external experts following selection procedures , for the fulfilment of its specific tasks or for specific policy areas and a dedicated group for the purpose of handling financial matters related to the application of regulations no 883 / 2004 and no 987 / 2009 , as referred to in article 8 of this regulation . the rules of procedure of such working groups and panels shall be set out by the authority following consultation of the commission . in matters related to social security coordination , the administrative commission for the coordination of social security systems shall also be consulted .


### any carriage by road for which no remuneration is received and which does not create any income , such as carriage of persons for charity purposes or for strictly private use , is to be considered as carriage exclusively for non - commercial purposes ; ; ### any carriage by road the purpose of which is not to generate any profit for the driver or others , such as where the service is provided on a charitable or philanthropic basis , is to be considered as carriage exclusively for non - commercial purposes ; ;


### each member state shall organise checks in such a way that , as from 1 january 2020 , in every calendar year at least 2 % of all cabotage operations performed in their territory are checked . they shall increase the percentage to at least 3 % from 1 january 2022 . the basis for the calculation of that percentage shall be the total cabotage activity in the member state in terms of tonnes - kilometres in year t - 2 , as reported by eurostat . ### each member state shall be responsible for pursuing an effective enforcement policy in its territory . as part of that policy , each member state shall organise checks in such a way that , as from 1 january 2020 , in every calendar year at least 4% of all cabotage operations performed in their territory are checked . they shall increase the percentage to at least 6% from 1 january 2022 . the basis for the calculation of that percentage shall be the total cabotage activity in the member state in terms of tonnes - kilometres in year t - 2 , as reported by eurostat .


### animals may suffer from a broad range of diseases which can be prevented or treated . the impact of animal diseases and the measures necessary to control them can be devastating for individual animals , animal populations , animal keepers and the economy . animal diseases transmissible to humans may also have a significant impact on public health . therefore sufficient and effective veterinary medicinal products should be available in the union in order to ensure high standards of animal and public health , and for the development of the agriculture and aquaculture sectors . ### despite the measures that farmers take on good hygiene , feed , management and biosecurity , animals may suffer from a broad range of diseases which need to be prevented or treated by veterinary medicinal products for both animal health and welfare reasons . the impact of animal diseases and the measures necessary to control them can be devastating for individual animals , animal populations , animal keepers and the economy . animal diseases transmissible to humans may also have a significant impact on public health . therefore sufficient and effective veterinary medicinal products should be available in the union in order to ensure high standards of animal and public health , and for the development of the agriculture and aquaculture sectors .


### companies have less interest in developing veterinary medicinal products for markets of a limited size . in order to promote the availability of veterinary medicinal products within the union for those markets , in some cases it should be possible to grant marketing authorisations without a complete application dossier having been submitted , on the basis of a benefit - risk assessment of the situation and , where necessary , subject to specific obligations . in particular , this should be possible in the case of veterinary medicinal products for use in minor species or for the treatment or prevention of diseases that occur infrequently or in limited geographical areas . ### companies have less interest in developing veterinary medicinal products for markets of a limited size . in order to promote the availability of veterinary medicinal products within the union for those markets , in exceptional cases it should be possible to grant marketing authorisations without a complete application dossier having been submitted , on the basis of a benefit - risk assessment of the situation and , where necessary , subject to specific obligations . in particular , this should be possible in the case of veterinary medicinal products for use in minor species or for the treatment or prevention of diseases that occur infrequently or in limited geographical areas . such products should only be used on the basis of a prescription .


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


### the conditions governing the supply of veterinary medicinal products to the public should be harmonised in the union . veterinary medicinal products should only be supplied by persons authorised to do so by the member state where they are established . at the same time , in order to improve access to veterinary medicinal products in the union , retailers that are authorised to supply veterinary medicinal products by the competent authority in the member state where they are established should be allowed to sell prescription and non - prescription veterinary medicinal products via the internet to buyers in other member states . ### the conditions governing the supply of veterinary medicinal products to the public should be harmonised in the union . veterinary medicinal products should only be supplied by veterinarians or other persons authorised to do so by the member state where they are established ; however , countries which do not allow prescriptions to be issued by persons other than veterinarians may refuse to recognise such prescriptions issued in other countries in accordance with those countries’ national laws . at the same time , in order to improve access to veterinary medicinal products in the union , retailers that are authorised to supply veterinary medicinal products by the competent authority in the member state where they are established should be allowed to sell prescription and non - prescription veterinary medicinal products via the internet to buyers in other member states .


### where medicinal products are authorised within a member state and have been prescribed in that member state by a member of a regulated animal health profession for an individual animal or group of animals , it should in principle be possible for that veterinary prescription to be recognised and for the medicinal product to be dispensed in another member state . the removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to such recognition should not affect any professional or ethical duty for dispensing professionals to refuse to dispense the medicine stated in the prescription . ### where medicinal products are authorised within a member state and have been prescribed in that member state by a veterinarian or other persons authorised to do so under national law for an individual animal or group of animals , it should in principle be possible for that veterinary prescription to be recognised and for the medicinal product to be dispensed in another member state , provided that that member state authorises persons with similar qualifications to issue prescriptions . the removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to such recognition should not affect any professional or ethical duty for dispensing professionals to refuse to dispense the medicine stated in the prescription .


### where a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to another species listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in that article shall be prolonged by 1 year for each additional target species , provided that the variation has been submitted at least 3 years before the expiration of the protection period laid down in article 34 . ### where the first marketing authorisation is granted for more than one species or a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to another species listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in article 34 shall be prolonged by two years for each additional target species , provided that the variation has been submitted at least 3 years before the expiration of the protection period laid down in article 34 .


### where a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to a another species not listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in article 34 shall be prolonged by 4 years . ### where the first marketing authorisation relating to more than one species or a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to a another species not listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in article 34 or shall be prolonged by 4 years .


### if a member state raises , within the time period referred to in article 46 or article 48 its objections to the assessment report , proposed summary of product characteristics or proposed labelling and package leaflet , a detailed statement of the reasons shall be provided to the reference member state , the other member states and the applicant . the points of disagreement shall be referred without delay to the coordination group for mutual recognition and decentralised procedures set up by article 142 by the reference member state . ### if a member state raises , within the time period referred to in article 46 or article 48 its objections to the assessment report , proposed summary of product characteristics or proposed labelling and package leaflet , on grounds of a potential serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment , a detailed statement of the reasons shall be provided to the reference member state , the other member states and the applicant . the points of disagreement shall be referred without delay to the coordination group for mutual recognition and decentralised procedures set up by article 142 by the reference member state .


### in the event of an opinion in favour of granting a marketing authorisation , the reference member state shall record the agreement of member states , close the procedure and inform member states and the applicant accordingly . ### in the event of an opinion in favour of granting or amending a marketing authorisation , the reference member state shall record the agreement of member states , close the procedure and inform member states and the applicant accordingly .


### has at his disposal technically competent staff and suitable and sufficient premises complying with the requirements laid down by the member state concerned as regards the storage and handling of veterinary medicinal products ; ### has at his disposal technically competent staff , including at least one veterinarian or person authorised to issue prescriptions in line with national rules , and suitable and sufficient premises complying with the requirements laid down by the member state concerned as regards the storage and handling of veterinary medicinal products ;


### the prohibition laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply to advertising to persons permitted to prescribe or supply veterinary medicinal products . ### the prohibition laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply to advertising to persons permitted to prescribe , supply or use veterinary medicinal products .


### in article 2 , the following point is added : ' the abstention of the countries and territories referred to in article 1 from engaging in serious and systematic violations of human rights , including core labour rights , fundamental principles of democracy and the rule of law . ' ### in article 2 the following points and are added : ' the abstention of the countries and territories referred to in article 1 from engaging in serious and systematic violations of human rights , including core labour rights , fundamental principles of democracy and the rule of law ; a commitment by the countries and territories referred to in article 1 , given the complex nature of their society , to guarantee and defend the political , social and economic rights of all ethnic communities and minorities . ”


### children should not be able to waive their right of access to a lawyer because they are not able to fully understand and follow criminal proceedings . therefore , the presence or assistance of a lawyer should be mandatory for children . ### children should not be able to waive their right of access to a lawyer because they are not able to fully understand and follow criminal proceedings . therefore , the presence or assistance of a lawyer should be mandatory for children . however , in the event of a child refusing the presence of a lawyer , exceptions should be provided for given that a full consultation and evaluation have taken place and that the best interests of the child are taken into account .


### in order to ensure the personal integrity of a child who is arrested or detained , the child should have access to a medical examination . the medical examination should be carried out by a physician . ### in order to ensure the personal integrity , welfare and health of a child who is arrested or detained , the child should be able to access medical care and be examined where necessary . the medical examination should be carried out by a physician .


### when deprivation of liberty is imposed on children , they should benefit from special protection measures . in particular they should be held separately from adults unless it is considered in the child’s best interest not to do so , in accordance with article 37 of the united nations convention of the rights of the child . when a detained child reaches the age of 18 years , there should be the possibility to continue the separate detention where warranted , taking into account the individual circumstances of the case . particular attention should be paid to the way detained children are treated given their inherent vulnerability . children should have access to educational facilities according to their needs . ### when deprivation of liberty is imposed on children , they should benefit from special protection measures . in particular they should always be held separately from adults unless in exceptional circumstances it is considered in the child’s best interest not to do so , in accordance with article 37 of the united nations convention of the rights of the child . when a detained child reaches the age of 18 years , there should be a transitional period into adult detention . particular attention should be paid to the way detained children are treated given their inherent vulnerability . children should have access to educational facilities according to their needs .


### since the objectives of this directive , namely setting common minimum standards on procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can rather , by reason of the scale of the measure , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve these objectives . ### since the objectives of this directive , namely setting common minimum standards across the european union on procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can rather , by reason of the scale of the measure , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve these objectives .


### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities take appropriate measures in criminal proceedings to protect the privacy of the child and family members , including their names and images . member states shall ensure that the competent authorities do not publicly disseminate information that could lead to the identification of the child . ### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities take appropriate measures in criminal proceedings to protect the privacy , protection , and wellbeing of the child and family members , including their names and images . member states shall ensure that the competent authorities do not publicly disseminate information that could lead to the identification of the child .


### member states shall ensure that the holder of parental responsibility or another appropriate adult as referred to in article 5 have access to the court hearings involving the child . ### member states shall ensure that the holder of parental responsibility and legal guardians or another appropriate adult as referred to in article 5 have access to the court hearings involving the child , unless their presence is deemed to have an adverse effect upon the child or the criminal proceedings taking place .


### taking into account the objectives of the union ' s agricultural policy , the results of the recent scientific assessments of efsa and the animal welfare requirement provided in article 13 of the treaty , it is prudent to provisionally prohibit the use of cloning in animal production for farm purposes of certain species . ### taking into account ethical objections , the objectives of the union ' s agricultural policy , the results of the recent scientific assessments of efsa and the animal welfare requirement provided in article 13 of the treaty , it is essential to prohibit the use of cloning in animal production . the union should make the utmost effort to seek support in international fora for a worldwide ban on cloning for the above reasons and , in addition , a level playing field .


### 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 .


### the objective of the energy union strategy , as adopted by the commission on 25 february 20158 , is to give consumers secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy . more precisely , the energy union strategy emphasizes that full compliance of agreements related to the buying of energy from third countries with union law is an important element in ensuring energy security , building on the analysis already carried out in the european energy security strategy of may 20149 . in the same spirit , the european council in its conclusions of 19 march 2015 called for full compliance with union law of all agreements related to the buying of gas from external suppliers , notably by reinforcing transparency of such agreements and compatibility with union energy security provisions . __________________ 8 com80 9 com 330 ### the objective of the energy union strategy , as adopted by the commission on 25 february 20158 , is to give consumers secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy . more precisely , the energy union strategy emphasizes that full compliance of agreements related to the buying of energy from third countries with union law is an important element in ensuring energy security , building on the analysis already carried out in the european energy security strategy of may 20149 . in the same spirit , the european council in its conclusions of 19 march 2015 called for full compliance with union law of all agreements related to the buying of gas from external suppliers , notably by reinforcing transparency of such agreements and compatibility with union energy security provisions . given the above , the commission should attempt , within its competence and with respect to the rules of subsidiarity and proportionality , to ensure that dominant gas suppliers in a region do not abuse their position in breach of eu antitrust rules , with particular reference to unfair prices charged in member states as well as to the use of interruptions in supplies for economic and political blackmail . __________________ 8 com80 9 com 330


### by providing for a period of supplementary protection of up to five years , regulation no 469 / 2009 seeks to promote , within the union , the research and innovation that is necessary to develop medicinal products , and to contribute to preventing the relocation of pharmaceutical research outside the union to countries that may offer greater protection . ### by providing for a period of supplementary protection of up to five years , regulation no 469 / 2009 seeks to provide a solution at union level to prevent national legislation creating new disparities , which could hinder the free movement of medicines within the internal market while promoting , within the union , the research and innovation that is necessary to develop newer generation medicinal products that support the treatment of new diseases or offer better therapeutic effects , and contributing to preventing the relocation of pharmaceutical research outside the union to countries that may offer greater protection .


### 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 , including the product which corresponds to the medicinal product protected by a supplementary protection certificate in the territory of a member state , for the purposes of export to third countries and day - 1 entry , 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 or for day - 1 entry . 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 purposes of export to third country destinations or day - 1 entry .


### increasing public awareness on the urgency of action and encouraging member states to step up their efforts in dealing with undeclared work . ### increasing in a cost effective manner public awareness on the urgency of action and encouraging member states to step up their efforts in dealing with undeclared work .


### 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 ,


### it is the union ' s objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness , including in its industry , while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the union ' s strategic priorities , which ultimately aim at promoting peace , the union ' s values and the well - being of its peoples . ### it is the union ' s objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness , including in its industry and agriculture , while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the union ' s strategic priorities , which ultimately aim at promoting peace , the union ' s values and the well - being of its peoples .


### to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality new knowledge , skills , technologies and solutions to global challenges ; ### to promote scientific excellence and support the creation and diffusion of high - quality new knowledge , skills , technologies and solutions to global challenges ;


### to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges ; ### to strengthen the role of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges ;