### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 9 and 17 shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 9 and 17 and shall enter into force if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the transparency and visibility of the union funding , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public .


### with a view to ensuring that the amounts for the financing of the cap comply with the annual ceilings , the financial discipline mechanism by which the level of direct support is adjusted , should be maintained . however , the threshold of eur 2000 should be abolished . an agricultural reserve should be maintained to support the agricultural sector in the event of market developments or major crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution . article 12 of regulation [ new financial regulation ] foresees that non - committed appropriations may be carried over to the following financial year only . in order to significantly simplify the implementation for beneficiaries and national administrations , a roll - over mechanism should be used , using any unused amounts of the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector established in 2020 . for this purpose a derogation from article 12 is necessary , allowing for non - committed appropriations of the agricultural reserve to be carried over without time limitation to finance the agricultural reserve in the following financial year . furthermore , as regards the financial year 2020 , a second derogation is necessary as the total unused amount of the reserve available at the end of year 2020 should be carried over to the year 2021 to the corresponding line of the new agricultural reserve without being returned to the budgetary lines which cover direct payment interventions under the cap strategic plan . ### with a view to ensuring that the amounts for the financing of the cap comply with the annual ceilings , the financial discipline mechanism by which the level of direct support is adjusted , should be maintained . an agricultural reserve should be maintained to support the agricultural sector in the event of market developments or major crises affecting the agricultural production or distribution . article 12 of regulation [ new financial regulation ] foresees that non - committed appropriations may be carried over to the following financial year only . for this purpose a derogation from article 12 is necessary , allowing for non - committed appropriations of the agricultural reserve to be carried over without time limitation to finance the agricultural reserve in the following financial year .


### a severe natural disaster gravely affecting the holding ; ### a natural disaster gravely affecting the holding ;


### amounts of the union financing under the eafrd which are cancelled and amounts recovered , and the interest thereon , shall be reallocated to other rural development interventions in the cap strategic plan . however , the cancelled or recovered union funds may be reused by member states only for a rural development operation under the national cap strategic plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment . ### amounts of the union financing under the eafrd which are cancelled and amounts recovered , and the interest thereon , shall be reallocated to other rural development operations in the cap strategic plan . however , the cancelled or recovered union funds may be reused by member states only for a rural development operation under the national cap strategic plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment .


### a genuinely humane killing method cannot be effectively and consistently applied in the hunts conducted by the inuit and other indigenous communities , just like in the other seal hunts . nonetheless , it is appropriate , in light of the objective pursued by regulation no 1007 / 2009 , to make the placing in the union market of products resulting from hunts by the inuit and other indigenous communities conditional upon those hunts being conducted in a manner which reduces pain , distress , fear or other forms of suffering of the animals hunted to the extent possible , while having regard to the traditional way of life and the subsistence needs of the inuit and other indigenous communities . the exception granted in respect of seal products resulting from hunts conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities should be limited to hunts that contribute to the subsistence need of those communities and are therefore not conducted primarily for commercial purposes . thus , the commission should be enabled to limit , if necessary , the quantity of seal products placed on the market under that exception in order to prevent the use of the exception by products resulting from hunts which are conducted primarily for commercial purposes . ### it has been proven by scientific evidence that a genuinely humane killing method cannot be effectively and consistently applied in the hunts conducted by the inuit and other indigenous communities , just like in the other seal hunts . nonetheless , it is appropriate , in light of the objective pursued by regulation no 1007 / 2009 , to make the placing in the union market of products resulting from hunts by the inuit and other indigenous communities conditional upon those hunts being conducted in a manner which reduces pain , distress , fear or other forms of suffering of the animals hunted to the extent possible , while having regard to the traditional way of life and the subsistence needs of the inuit and other indigenous communities . the exception granted in respect of seal products resulting from hunts conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities should be limited to hunts that contribute to the subsistence need of those communities and are therefore not conducted primarily for commercial purposes . thus , the commission should be enabled to limit , if necessary , the quantity of seal products placed on the market under that exception in order to prevent the use of the exception by products resulting from hunts which are conducted primarily for commercial purposes .


### the last substantive amendment to directive 89 / 552 / eec of the council27 , later codified by directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council28 , was made in 2007 with the adoption of directive 2007 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 . since then , the market of audiovisual media services has evolved significantly and rapidly . technical developments allow for new types of services and user experiences . the viewing habits , particularly of younger generations , have changed significantly . while the main tv screen remains an important device to share audiovisual experiences , many viewers have moved to other , portable devices to watch audiovisual content . traditional tv content accounts still for a major share of the average daily viewing time . however , new types of content , such as short videos or user - generated content , gain increasing importance and new players , including providers of video - on - demand services and video - sharing platforms , are now well - established . _________________ 27directive 89 / 552 / eec of the european parliament and of the council of 3 october 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services . 28directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services . 29 directive 2007 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2007 amending council directive 89 / 552 / eec on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities . ### the last substantive amendment to directive 89 / 552 / eec of the council27 , later codified by directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council28 , was made in 2007 with the adoption of directive 2007 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 . the audiovisual media landscape is changing at a rapid pace owing to the increased convergence between television and services distributed via the internet . technical developments allow for new types of services and user experiences . the viewing habits , particularly of younger generations , have changed significantly . while the main tv screen remains an important device to share audiovisual experiences , many viewers have moved to other , portable devices to watch audiovisual content . traditional tv content accounts still for a major share of the average daily viewing time . however , new types of content , such as short videos or user - generated content , gain increasing importance and new players , including providers of video - on - demand services and video - sharing platforms , are now well - established . _________________ 27directive 89 / 552 / eec of the european parliament and of the council of 3 october 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services . 28directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services . 29 directive 2007 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2007 amending council directive 89 / 552 / eec on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities .


### similarly , member states should be encouraged to ensure that self - and co - regulatory codes of conduct are used to effectively limit the exposure of children and minors to audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . certain co - regulatory or self - regulatory systems exist at union and national level in order to market responsibly alcoholic beverages , including in audiovisual commercial communications . those systems should be further encouraged , in particular those aiming at ensuring that responsible drinking messages accompany audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . ### similarly , member states should be encouraged to ensure that self - and co - regulatory codes of conduct are used to effectively limit the exposure of children and minors to unsuitable audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . certain co - regulatory or self - regulatory systems exist at union and national level in order to market responsibly alcoholic beverages , including in audiovisual commercial communications . those systems should be further encouraged , in particular those aiming at ensuring that responsible drinking messages accompany audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages .


### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters . ### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters , in particular with regard to pornography and gratuitous violence .


### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . ### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced and be taken into account by every audiovisual media service . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child .


### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition . ### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring their independence and thus the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition .


### member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information to viewers about content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors . for this purpose , member states may use a system of descriptors indicating the nature of the content of an audiovisual media service . ### member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information to viewers about content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors . for this purpose , member states shall use a system of descriptors indicating the nature of the content of an audiovisual media service .


### the commission and erga shall encourage media service providers to exchange best practices on co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct . ; ### the commission and erga shall encourage media service providers to exchange best practices on co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall promote the adoption of union codes of conduct .


### the commission and erga shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self - and co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct . ; ### the commission and erga shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self - and co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall promote the adoption of union codes of conduct .


### the commission and erga shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self - and co - regulatory systems across the union . if considered appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct . ### the commission and erga shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self - and co - regulatory systems across the union . where necessary , the commission and erga shall promote the adoption of union codes of conduct .


### as regards the year 2020 and thereafter , the revised gothenburg protocol accepted by the council in decision [ xxxx / xxxx / eu ] 20 sets out new emission reduction commitments , taking the year 2005 as a base year , for each party regarding so2 , nox , nh3 , nmvoc and fine particulate matter , promotes emission reductions of black carbon and calls for the collection and keeping of information on the adverse effects of air pollutant concentrations and depositions on human health and the environment and participation in the effects - oriented programmes under the lrtap convention . __________________ 20 council decision 2013 / xxxx / eu on the acceptance of the amendment to the 1999 protocol to the 1979 convention on long - range transboundary air pollution to abate acidification , eutrophication and ground - level ozone . ### as regards the year 2020 and thereafter , the revised gothenburg protocol accepted by the council in decision [ xxxx / xxxx / eu ] 20 sets out new emission reduction commitments , taking the year 2005 as a base year , for each party regarding so2 , nox , nmvoc and fine particulate matter , promotes emission reductions of black carbon and calls for the collection and keeping of information on the adverse effects of air pollutant concentrations and depositions on human health and the environment and participation in the effects - oriented programmes under the lrtap convention . __________________ 20 council decision 2013 / xxxx / eu on the acceptance of the amendment to the 1999 protocol to the 1979 convention on long - range transboundary air pollution to abate acidification , eutrophication and ground - level ozone .


### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient . ### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , should be improved to ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , and to guarantee that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient . efforts must therefore be made to improve voluntary offers of mutual assistance underpinning the union mechanism , such as by prioritising commission co - financing to incentivise member states to develop and procure operational assets outlined in article 12 . this will reinforce available member state capacities and strengthen the collective ability of the eu and its member states to respond to major emergencies .


### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action . to that effect , member states should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . in addition , the commission should be able to require member states to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters , notably with a view to maximising overall union support to disaster risk management . administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies strengthened , including by ensuring necessary links to other key union policies and instruments , notably the european structural and investment funds as listed in recital 2 of regulation no 1303 / 201313 . _________________ 13 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 . ### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action . to that effect , member states should share summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . in addition , the commission should be able to request member states to provide summaries of specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters , notably with a view to maximising overall union support to disaster risk management . administrative burden should be reduced and prevention policies strengthened , including by ensuring necessary links to other key union policies and instruments , notably the european structural and investment funds as listed in recital 2 of regulation no 1303 / 201313 . _________________ 13 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 .


### there is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in europe . in addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the european emergency response capacity , from now on referred to as ' european civil protection pool ' , the commission should also establish resceu . the composition of resceu should include emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires , large - scale floods and earthquakes , as well as a field hospital and medical teams in line with world health organisation standards , that can be rapidly deployed . ### there is a need to reinforce the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters notably through mutual support in europe . in addition to strengthening the possibilities already offered by the european emergency response capacity , from now on referred to as ' european civil protection pool ' , the commission should also establish resceu . in exceptional circumstances , and at the invitation of the requesting country , operational assets under resceu should be made available for response operations to address capacity gaps and reinforce efforts provided under the civil protection pool . the composition of resceu should include emergency response capacities to respond to wildfires , large - scale floods and earthquakes , as well as a field hospital and medical teams in line with world health organisation standards , that can be rapidly deployed . the acquisition and deployment of capacities should be without prejudice to the competence of member states , who retain control of the assets under resceu . the commission should help to coordinate the mechanism as per its supporting competence under article 196 tfeu . the commission should be able to undertake a consultation process and a comprehensive impact assessment to evaluate any proposed changes to the management and operation of resceu . this assessment should consider the commission’s supporting competence under article 196 tfeu , as well as budgetary implications .


### there is a need to simplify union mechanism procedures to ensure that member states can access assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man - made disasters as rapidly as possible . ### there is a need to simplify union mechanism procedures to ensure that member states can access assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man - made disasters as rapidly as possible . member states should continue to be able to access flexible co - financing options for assets that are provided on an ad - hoc basis , in recognition of the fact that not every type of assistance can be predicted in advance of a crisis .


### the commission and the member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations under the union mechanism , including through scenario - building for disaster response based on the risk assessments referred to in point of article 6 and the overview of risks referred to in point of article 5 , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities . ### the commission and the member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations under the union mechanism , including through scenario - building for disaster response based on the overview of risks referred to in point of article 5 , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities .


### resceu capacities shall be available for response operations under the union mechanism following a request for assistance through the ercc . the decision on their deployment shall be taken by the commission , which shall retain command and control of resceu capacities . ### resceu capacities shall be available for response operations under the union mechanism following a request for assistance through the ercc . the decision on their deployment shall be taken by the commission and validated by the participating member states , who retain control over the operational assets deployed . the commission shall supervise the deployment of resceu capacities , such as the transit of pooled assets , to ensure the coordinated delivery of operational capacities to be used at the final destination in the requesting country ; assets may be withdrawn when member states are faced with an exceptional situation substantially affecting the discharge of national tasks preventing them from keeping those response capacities available . in such cases , the commission shall be consulted .


### there is a need to simplify union mechanism procedures to ensure that member states can access assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man - made disasters as rapidly as possible . ### there is a need to simplify union mechanism procedures to ensure that member states can access environmental information pursuant to the inspire directive assistance and capacities needed in order to respond to natural or man - made disasters as rapidly as possible .


### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec . ### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce , through monitoring the environment and migration , links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross - border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec .


### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing . ### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels and make them more effective . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing .


### member states shall provide publishers of press publications with the rights provided for in article 2 and article 3 of directive 2001 / 29 / ec for the digital use of their press publications . ### when a contract concerning press publications is concluded , individually or collectively , by authors with a publisher , the author covered by this contract shall be presumed , subject to contractual clauses to the contrary , to have transferred&#160 ; his rights provided for in article 2 and article 3 of directive 2001 / 29 / ec for the digital use of their press publications .


### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and ensure a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes . ### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and the legal basis for socially high - quality , pan - european systems to be created on a voluntary basis , in both cases ensuring a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes as established social welfare benefits provided by employers .


### when aiming at ensuring financial security in retirement , the benefits paid by institutions for occupational retirement provision should generally provide for the payment of a lifelong pension . payments for a temporary period or a lump sum should also be possible . ### when aiming at ensuring financial security in retirement , the benefits paid by institutions for occupational retirement provision should generally provide for the payment of a lifelong pension . payments for a temporary period or a lump sum should also be possible . in addition , the commission should find simple and user - friendly ways to render the quality of second and third - pillar retirement products intelligible to women and men and develop standards of consumer information and consumer protection by means of voluntary codes of conduct and possibly by means of a compact , user - friendly eu certification system for such products .


### it is important to ensure that older and disabled people are not placed at risk of poverty and can enjoy a decent standard of living . appropriate cover for biometrical risks in occupational pension arrangements is an important aspect of the fight against poverty and insecurity among elderly people . when setting up a pension scheme , employers and employees , or their respective representatives , should consider the possibility of the pension scheme including provisions for the coverage of the longevity risk and occupational disability risks as well as provision for surviving dependants . ### it is important to ensure that older and disabled people are not placed at risk of poverty and can enjoy a decent standard of living . appropriate cover for biometrical risks in occupational pension arrangements is an important aspect of the fight against poverty and insecurity among elderly people . when setting up a pension scheme , employers and employees , or their respective representatives , should consider the possibility of the pension scheme including provisions for the coverage of the longevity risk and occupational disability risks , periods of absence from employment for the purpose of raising children , as well as provision for surviving dependants .


### notified bodies shall provide the other bodies notified under this regulation carrying out similar conformity assessment activities covering the same ce marked fertilising products with relevant information on issues relating to negative and , on request , positive conformity assessment results . ### without prejudice to existing eu rules on data protection and confidentiality of business information and the protection of tests and studies submitted for conformity assessment , notified bodies shall provide the other bodies notified under this regulation carrying out similar conformity assessment activities covering the same ce marked fertilising products with relevant information on issues relating to negative and , on request , positive conformity assessment results .


### of solely biological origin , excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations . ### of solely biological origin , including peat , leonardite , lignite and other substances obtained from them , but excluding other materials which are fossilized or embedded in geological formations .


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


### cmc 4 : energy crop digestate ### cmc 4 : energy crop digestate and plant - based bio - waste


### energy crop digestates as specified in cmc 4 , ### energy crop digestates and plant - based bio - waste as specified in cmc 4 ,


### directive 2004 / 37 / ec aims to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace and lays down minimum requirements to that effect including limit values , on the basis of the available scientific and technical data . ### directive 2004 / 37 / ec should effectively aim to protect workers against risks to their health and safety from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at the workplace and lays down minimum requirements to that effect including limit values , on the basis of the available scientific and technical data .


### the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits assists the commission , in particular , in evaluating the latest available scientific data and in proposing occupational exposure limits for the protection of workers from chemical risks , to be set at eu level pursuant to council directive 98 / 24 / ec47 and directive 2004 / 37 / ec . for the chemical agents o - toluidine and 2 - nitropropane , there were no committee recommendations available and other sources of scientific information , adequately robust and in the public domain , were considered48 , 49 . __________________ 47 council directive 98 / 24 / ec of 7 april 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work of directive 89 / 391 / eec ) . 48 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol77 / mono77 - 11 . pdf http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol99 / mono99 - 15 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol100f / mono100f - 11 . pdf 49 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol1 - 42 / mono29 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol71 / mono71 - 49 . pdf ### the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits assists the commission , in particular , in evaluating the latest available scientific data and in proposing occupational exposure limits for the protection of workers from chemical risks , to be set at eu level pursuant to council directive 98 / 24 / ec47 and directive 2004 / 37 / ec . as regards the chemical agents o - toluidine and 2 - nitropropane , there were no committee recommendations available and other sources of scientific information , adequately robust and in the public domain , were considered48 49 . __________________ 47 council directive 98 / 24 / ec of 7 april 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work of directive 89 / 391 / eec ) . 48 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol77 / mono77 - 11 . pdf http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol99 / mono99 - 15 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol100f / mono100f - 11 . pdf 49 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol1 - 42 / mono29 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol71 / mono71 - 49 . pdf


### 1 , 2 - epoxypropane meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic in accordance with regulation no 1272 / 2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of directive 2004 / 37 / ec . on the basis of the available information , including scientific and technical data , it is possible to identify a clear exposure level below which exposure to this carcinogen is not expected to lead to adverse effects . it is therefore appropriate to establish such a limit value for 1 , 2 - epoxypropane . ### 1 , 2 - epoxypropane meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic in accordance with regulation no 1272 / 2008 and therefore is a carcinogen within the meaning of directive 2004 / 37 / ec . on the basis of the available information , including scientific and technical data , it is possible to identify a clear exposure level below which exposure to this carcinogen is not expected to lead to adverse effects . it is therefore necessary to establish such a limit value for 1 , 2 - epoxypropane .


### the limit values set in this directive will be kept under review in the light of the implementation of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under directive 2004 / 37 / ec and dnels derived for hazardous chemicals under that regulation . ### the limit values set in this directive will be kept under review in the light of the implementation of regulation no 1907 / 2006 , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under directive 2004 / 37 / ec and dnels derived for hazardous chemicals under that regulation so as to protect workers effectively .


### since the objectives of this directive , which are to improve living and working conditions and to protect the health of workers from the specific risks arising from exposure to carcinogens , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can be better achieved at eu level , the eu may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in article 5 of the teu , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### since the objectives of this directive , which are to improve living and working conditions and to protect the health of workers from the specific risks arising from exposure to carcinogens , cannot be fully achieved by the member states , but can be better achieved at eu level , the eu must adopt immediate measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in article 5 of the teu , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence fund should be established . the fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness , innovation , efficiency and autonomy of the union ' s defence industry thereby contributing to the union ' s strategic autonomy by supporting the cross border cooperation between member states and between enterprises , research centres , national administrations , international organisations and universities , in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies . to achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market , the fund should support the cross - border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises and middle capitalisation companies . ### following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the global competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence fund should be established . the fund should aim at enhancing the global competitiveness , innovation and efficiency of the union ' s defence industry thereby supporting the cross border cooperation between member states , third countries and between enterprises , research centres , national administrations , international organisations and universities , in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies . to achieve more innovative solutions and an open market , the fund should support the cross - border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises and middle capitalisation companies .


### in case a development action supported by the fund is managed by a project manager appointed by member states or associated countries , the commission should inform the project manager prior to executing the payment to the recipient so that the project manager can ensure that the time - frames are respected by the recipients . under certain circumstances , the project manager could provide the commission with its observations on the progress of the action so that the commission can validate whether the conditions to proceed to the payment are fulfilled . ### in case a development action supported by the fund is managed by a project manager appointed by member states or associated countries , the commission should consult with the project manager prior to executing the payment to the recipient so that the project manager can ensure that the time - frames are respected by the recipients . under certain circumstances , the project manager could provide the commission with its observations on the progress of the action so that the commission can validate whether the conditions to proceed to the payment are fulfilled .


### the commission should establish annual or multiannual work programmes in line with the objectives of the fund . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector , the european defence agency will be given the status of an observer in the committee . given the specificities of the defence area , the european external action service should also assist in the committee of member states . ### the commission should establish annual or multiannual work programmes in line with the objectives of the fund . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector , the european defence agency will be given the status of an observer in the committee . given the specificities of the defence area , the european external action service should also assist in the committee of member states and associated third countries should have observer status wherever appropriate .


### the general objective of the fund is to foster the competitiveness , efficiency and innovation capacity of the european defence industry , by supporting collaborative actions and cross - border cooperation between legal entities throughout the union , including smes and mid - caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovation , research and technological development , at each stage of the industrial life cycle , thus contributing to the union strategic autonomy . the fund should also contribute to the freedom of action of the union and its autonomy , in particular in technological and industrial terms . ### the general objective of the fund is to foster the competitiveness , efficiency and innovation capacity of defence equipment and technology of the european defence industry , by supporting collaborative actions and cross - border cooperation between legal entities throughout the union and associated countries , including smes and mid - caps as well as fostering the better exploitation of the industrial potential of innovative capacity of european defence industries , research and technological development , at each stage of the industrial life cycle of defence equipment and technology .


### the agendas of the digital single market and the energy union should be aligned and serve common goals . the digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape , from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart - ready buildings . in order to digitise the building sector , targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart - ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment . ### the agendas of the digital single market and the energy union should be aligned and serve common goals . the digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape , from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart - ready buildings . in order to digitise the building sector , targeted incentives should be provided to promote suitable and smart - ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment .


### innovation and new technology also make it possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . to reflect this aim , the definition of technical building systems should be extended . ### innovation and new technology also make it ambitiously possible for buildings to support the overall decarbonisation of the economy . for example , buildings can leverage the development of the infrastructure necessary for the smart charging of electric vehicles also provide a basis for member states , if they choose to , to use car batteries as a source of power . to reflect this aim , the definition of technical building systems should be extended .


### to meet the objectives of energy efficiency policy for buildings , the transparency of epcs should be improved by ensuring that that all necessary parameters for calculations , for both certification and minimum energy performance requirements , are set out and applied consistently . member states should put in place adequate measures to ensure , for example , that the performance of installed , replaced or updated technical building systems is documented in view of building certification and compliance checking . ### to meet the objectives of an ambitious energy efficiency policy for buildings , the transparency of epcs should be improved by ensuring that that all necessary parameters for calculations , for both certification and minimum energy performance requirements , are set out and applied consistently . member states should put in place adequate measures to ensure , for example , that the performance of installed , replaced or updated technical building systems is documented in view of building certification and compliance checking .


### commission recommendation 2016 / 1318 of 29 july 2016 on nearly zero - energy buildings presented how the implementation of the directive could simultaneously ensure the transformation of the building stock and the shift to a more sustainable energy supply , which also supports the heating and cooling strategy14 . to make sure appropriate implementation takes place , the general framework for the calculation of the energy performance of buildings should be updated with the support of the work elaborated by the european committee for standardisation , under mandate m / 480 that was given by the european commission . __________________ 14 com 51 final ### commission recommendation 2016 / 1318 of 29 july 2016 on nearly zero - energy buildings presented how the ambitious implementation of the directive could simultaneously ensure the transformation of the building stock and the shift to a more sustainable energy supply , which also supports the heating and cooling strategy14 . to make sure appropriate implementation takes place , the general framework for the calculation of the energy performance of buildings should be updated with the support of the work elaborated by the european committee for standardisation , under mandate m / 480 that was given by the european commission . __________________ 14 com 51 final


### union intervention is needed in the audiovisual sector to accompany the union’s digital single market policies . this concerns notably the modernisation of the copyright framework and the proposed regulation on online transmissions of broadcasting organisations16 , as well as the proposal to amend directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council17 . they seek to strengthen the capacity of european audiovisual players to finance , produce and disseminate works that can be sufficiently visible on the different media of communication available and attractive to audiences in a more open and competitive market within europe and beyond . support should be scaled up in order to address recent market developments and notably the stronger position of global platforms of distribution in comparison to national broadcasters traditionally investing in the production of european works . __________________ 16 com 594 final 17 com / 2016 / 0287 final ### union intervention is needed in the audiovisual sector to accompany the union’s digital single market policies . this concerns notably the modernisation of the copyright framework and the proposed regulation on online transmissions of broadcasting organisations16 , as well as the proposal to amend directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council17 . they seek to strengthen the capacity of european audiovisual players to finance , produce and disseminate works of various formats on the different media of communication available and attractive to audiences in a more open and competitive market within europe and beyond . support should be scaled up in order to address recent market developments and notably the stronger position of global platforms of distribution in comparison to national broadcasters traditionally investing in the production of european works . __________________ 16 com 594 final 17 com / 2016 / 0287 final


### in line with the commission communication ' towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for europe ' of 22 july 201419 , relevant policies and instruments should draw out the long term and sustainability value of europe ' s cultural heritage and develop a more integrated approach to its preservation and valorisation and support . __________________ 19 com / 2014 / 0477 final ### in line with the commission communication ' towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for europe ' of 22 july 201419 , outlining that cultural heritage is an undervalued contribution to economic growth and social cohesion , relevant policies and instruments should draw out the long term and sustainability value of europe ' s cultural heritage , mobility for cultural heritage professionals , and develop a more integrated approach to its preservation , conservation , valorisation , adaptive reuse , and support . __________________ 19 com / 2014 / 0477 final


### to promote cross cutting activities covering several sectors aiming at adjusting to the structural changes faced by the media sector , including enhancing a free , diverse , and pluralistic media environment , quality journalism and media literacy ; ### to promote cross cutting activities and training covering several sectors aiming at adjusting to the structural and technological changes faced by the media sector , including enhancing a free , diverse , and pluralistic media environment , professional ethics in journalism , media literacy and critical thinking , to help adapting to new medial tools and formats , and to counter the spread of disinformation ;


### the evaluation committee may be composed of external experts . ### the evaluation committee may be composed of external experts that possess specific experience or knowledge in the area of the evaluated project .


### it complies with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals ; ### it complies with the high quality requirements of that call for proposals ;


### support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors : targeted actions for the mobility of operators , capacity - building , audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors , promotion of baukultur , support to the safeguarding , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values through awareness - raising , networking and peer - to - peer learning activities ; ### support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors : targeted actions for the mobility of operators , capacity - building , regional development , audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors , support to the safeguarding , preservation , conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values through a holistic approach , awareness - raising , networking and peer - to - peer learning activities ;


### addressing the structural changes faced by the media sector by promoting and monitoring a diverse and pluralistic media environment ; ### addressing the structural and technological changes faced by the news media sector by promoting and monitoring risks and challenges to a diverse , ethical , and pluralistic media environment in which freedom of expression is guaranteed ;


### supporting high media production standards by fostering cooperation , cross - border collaborative journalism , and quality content ; ### supporting high news media production standards by fostering cooperation , cross - border collaborative journalism , innovation , and ethical content ;


### the development of fast and efficient wireless technologies has fostered the increasing availability for the public of internet access via wireless networks accessible by anyone in public and semi - private spaces such as ' hotspots ' situated at different places within a city , department stores , shopping malls and hospitals . to the extent that those communications networks are provided to an undefined group of end - users , the confidentiality of the communications transmitted through such networks should be protected . the fact that wireless electronic communications services may be ancillary to other services should not stand in the way of ensuring the protection of confidentiality of communications data and application of this regulation . therefore , this regulation should apply to electronic communications data using electronic communications services and public communications networks . in contrast , this regulation should not apply to closed groups of end - users such as corporate networks , access to which is limited to members of the corporation . ### there is a need to invest in the development of fast and efficient wireless technologies that foster the increasing availability for the public of internet access via wireless networks accessible by anyone in public and semi - private spaces such as ' hotspots ' situated at different places within a city , department stores , shopping malls , hospitals , research bodies , schools and universities . to the extent that those communications networks are provided to an undefined group of end - users , the confidentiality of the communications transmitted through such networks should be protected . the fact that wireless electronic communications services may be ancillary to other services should not stand in the way of ensuring the protection of confidentiality of communications data and application of this regulation . therefore , this regulation should apply to electronic communications data using electronic communications services and public communications networks . in contrast , this regulation should not apply to closed groups of end - users such as corporate networks , access to which is limited to members of the corporation .


### the methods used for providing information and obtaining end - user ' s consent should be as user - friendly as possible . given the ubiquitous use of tracking cookies and other tracking techniques , end - users are increasingly requested to provide consent to store such tracking cookies in their terminal equipment . as a result , end - users are overloaded with requests to provide consent . the use of technical means to provide consent , for example , through transparent and user - friendly settings , may address this problem . therefore , this regulation should provide for the possibility to express consent by using the appropriate settings of a browser or other application . the choices made by end - users when establishing its general privacy settings of a browser or other application should be binding on , and enforceable against , any third parties . web browsers are a type of software application that permits the retrieval and presentation of information on the internet . other types of applications , such as the ones that permit calling and messaging or provide route guidance , have also the same capabilities . web browsers mediate much of what occurs between the end - user and the website . from this perspective , they are in a privileged position to play an active role to help the end - user to control the flow of information to and from the terminal equipment . more particularly web browsers may be used as gatekeepers , thus helping end - users to prevent information from their terminal equipment from being accessed or stored . ### the methods used for providing information and obtaining end - user ' s consent should be clear and user - friendly . given the ubiquitous use of tracking cookies and other tracking techniques , end - users are increasingly requested to provide consent to store such tracking cookies in their terminal equipment . as a result , end - users are overloaded with requests to provide consent . the use of technical means to provide consent , for example , through transparent and user - friendly settings , may address this problem . therefore , this regulation should provide for the possibility to express consent by using the appropriate settings of a browser or other application . the choices made by end - users when establishing its general privacy settings of a browser or other application should be binding on , and enforceable against , any third parties . web browsers are a type of software application that permits the retrieval and presentation of information on the internet . other types of applications , such as the ones that permit calling and messaging or provide route guidance , have also the same capabilities . web browsers mediate much of what occurs between the end - user and the website . from this perspective , they are in a privileged position to play an active role to help the end - user to control the flow of information to and from the terminal equipment . more particularly web browsers may be used as gatekeepers , thus helping end - users to prevent information from their terminal equipment from being accessed or stored .


### publicly available directories of end - users of electronic communications services are widely distributed . publicly available directories means any directory or service containing end - users information such as phone numbers , email address contact details and includes inquiry services . the right to privacy and to protection of the personal data of a natural person requires that end - users that are natural persons are asked for consent before their personal data are included in a directory . the legitimate interest of legal entities requires that end - users that are legal entities have the right to object to the data related to them being included in a directory . ### publicly available directories of end - users of electronic communications services are widely distributed . publicly available directories means any directory or service containing end - users information such as phone numbers , email address contact details and includes inquiry services . the right to privacy and to protection of the personal data of a natural person requires that end - users that are natural persons are asked for consent before their personal data are included in a directory . in case of non - consent , inclusion is an unlawful act . the legitimate interest of legal entities requires that end - users that are legal entities have the right to object to the data related to them being included in a directory .


### where the provider of an electronic communications service is not established in the union it shall designate in writing a representative in the union . ### where the provider of an electronic communications service is not established in the union it shall designate , and prior to the start of its activity within the union , in writing a representative in the union .


### if all end - users concerned have given their consent to the processing of their electronic communications content for one or more specified purposes that cannot be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous , and the provider has consulted the supervisory authority . points and of article 36 of regulation 2016 / 679 shall apply to the consultation of the supervisory authority . ### if all end - users concerned have given their consent to the processing of their electronic communications content for one or more specified purposes that cannot be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous , and the provider has consulted the supervisory authority . the concern of all end - users is not required in the situation when electronic communication emitted by an individual end - user is grossly offensive or of an indecent , obscene or menacing character and pose danger to other end - users involved . points and of article 36 of regulation 2016 / 679 shall apply to the consultation of the supervisory authority .


### the providers of publicly available directories shall obtain the consent of end - users who are natural persons to include their personal data in the directory and , consequently , shall obtain consent from these end - users for inclusion of data per category of personal data , to the extent that such data are relevant for the purpose of the directory as determined by the provider of the directory . providers shall give end - users who are natural persons the means to verify , correct and delete such data . ### the operators of electronic information , communication and telecommunication services&#160 ; shall obtain the consent of end - users who are natural persons to include their personal data in the publicly available directories . the request for consent shall contain purposes of the directories and a data per category of personal data which will be included in directories , as well as information on the means to verify , correct and delete such data , including the possibility of using preference services .


### the providers of a publicly available directory shall inform end - users who are natural persons whose personal data are in the directory of the available search functions of the directory and obtain end - users’ consent before enabling such search functions related to their own data . ### the providers of a publicly available directory shall inform end - users concerned who are natural persons that their personal data are included in the directory and of the available search functions of the directory . the providers shall inform end - users about any new such search functions related to their own data . the providers shall inform end - users about means to verify , correct and delete such data , including the possibility of using preference services .


### the providers of publicly available directories shall provide end - users that are legal persons with the possibility to object to data related to them being included in the directory . providers shall give such end - users that are legal persons the means to verify , correct and delete such data . ### the operators of electronic information , communication and telecommunication services shall provide end - users that are legal persons with the possibility to object to data related to them being included in the directory . operators shall give such end - users that are legal persons the means to verify , correct and delete such data .


### where a natural or legal person obtains electronic contact details for electronic mail from its customer , in the context of the sale of a product or a service , in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 , that natural or legal person may use these electronic contact details for direct marketing of its own similar products or services only if customers are clearly and distinctly given the opportunity to object , free of charge and in an easy manner , to such use . the right to object shall be given at the time of collection and each time a message is sent . ### where a natural or legal person obtains electronic contact details for electronic mail from its customer , in the context of the sale of a product or a service , in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 , that natural or legal person may use these electronic contact details for direct marketing of its own similar products or services only if customers are clearly and distinctly given the opportunity to give their consent , free of charge and in an easy manner , to such use . the right to give consent shall be provided at the time of collection and each time a message is sent .


### directive 2015 / 849 has substantially enhanced the union legal framework that governs the activity and cooperation of financial intelligence units . the powers of financial intelligence units include the right to access the financial , administrative and law enforcement information that they require to combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . nevertheless , union law does not lay down all specific tools and mechanisms that financial intelligence units must have at their disposal in order to access such information and accomplish their tasks . since member states remain entirely responsible for the setting up and deciding the organisational nature of financial intelligence units , different financial intelligence units have varying degrees of access to regulatory databases which leads to an insufficient exchange of information between law enforcement or prosecution services and financial intelligence units . ### directive 2015 / 849 has substantially enhanced the union legal framework that governs the activity and cooperation of financial intelligence units , the legal status of which varies across member states from administrative to law enforcement to hybrid ones . the powers of financial intelligence units include the right to access the financial , administrative and law enforcement information that they require to prevent , detect , and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . nevertheless , union law does not lay down all specific tools and mechanisms that financial intelligence units must have at their disposal in order to access such information and accomplish their tasks . since member states remain entirely responsible for the setting up and deciding the organisational nature of financial intelligence units , different financial intelligence units have varying degrees of access to regulatory databases which leads to an insufficient exchange of information between law enforcement or prosecution services and financial intelligence units .


### directive 2015 / 849 has substantially enhanced the union legal framework that governs the activity and cooperation of financial intelligence units . the powers of financial intelligence units include the right to access the financial , administrative and law enforcement information that they require to combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . nevertheless , union law does not lay down all specific tools and mechanisms that financial intelligence units must have at their disposal in order to access such information and accomplish their tasks . since member states remain entirely responsible for the setting up and deciding the organisational nature of financial intelligence units , different financial intelligence units have varying degrees of access to regulatory databases which leads to an insufficient exchange of information between law enforcement or prosecution services and financial intelligence units . ### directive 2015 / 849 has substantially enhanced the union legal framework that governs the activity and cooperation of financial intelligence units , the legal status of which varies across member states from administrative to law enforcement to hybrid ones . the powers of financial intelligence units include the right to access the financial , administrative and law enforcement information that they require to combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . nevertheless , union law does not lay down all specific tools and mechanisms that financial intelligence units must have at their disposal in order to access such information and accomplish their tasks . since member states remain entirely responsible for the setting up and deciding the organisational nature of financial intelligence units , different financial intelligence units have varying degrees of access to regulatory databases which leads to an insufficient exchange of information between law enforcement or prosecution services and financial intelligence units .


### halting and reversing biodiversity loss , including in marine ecosystems , requires support for the development , implementation , enforcement and assessment of relevant union legislation and policy , including the eu biodiversity strategy to 202022 , council directive 92 / 43 / eec23 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing , testing , demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of directive 92 / 43 / eec . the union should track its biodiversity - related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the convention on biological diversity . requirements for tracking in other relevant union legislation should also be met . _________________ 22 com 244 final . 23 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 24 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 25 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### halting and reversing biodiversity loss , including in marine ecosystems , requires support for the development , implementation , enforcement and assessment of relevant union legislation and policy , including the eu biodiversity strategy to 202022 , council directive 92 / 43 / eec23 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing , testing , demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of directive 92 / 43 / eec . biodiversity protection cannot be addressed in isolation : a coordinated approach at the eu and international level is needed . the union should put greater emphasis on and resources towards improving the gathering and collating of biological data and converting those data into outputs that will provide an improved geographical focus of conservation action . the union should track its biodiversity - related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the convention on biological diversity . requirements for tracking in other relevant union legislation should also be met . _________________ 22 com 244 final . 23 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 24 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 25 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species .


### recent evaluations and assessments , including the mid - term review of the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 and the fitness check of nature legislation , indicate that one of the main underlying causes for insufficient implementation of union nature legislation and of the biodiversity strategy is the lack of adequate financing . the main union funding instruments , including the [ european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund ] , can make a significant contribution towards meeting those needs . the programme can further improve the efficiency of such mainstreaming through strategic nature projects dedicated to catalysing the implementation of union nature and biodiversity legislation and policy , including the actions set out in the priority action frameworks developed in accordance with directive 92 / 43 / eec . the strategic nature projects should support programmes of actions in member states for the mainstreaming of relevant nature and biodiversity objectives into other policies and financing programmes , thus ensuring that appropriate funds are mobilised for implementing these policies . member states could decide within their strategic plan for the common agricultural policy to use a certain share of the european agricultural fund for rural development allocation to leverage support for actions that complement the strategic nature projects as defined under this regulation . ### recent evaluations and assessments , including the mid - term review of the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 and the fitness check of nature legislation , indicate that one of the main underlying causes for insufficient implementation of union nature legislation and of the biodiversity strategy is the lack of adequate financing and better coordination between governmental and scientific institutions . the main union funding instruments , including in particular the esi funds , namely the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund , can make a significant contribution towards meeting those needs . the programme must further improve the efficiency of such mainstreaming through strategic nature projects dedicated to sustainability and conservation and catalysing the implementation of union nature and biodiversity legislation and policy , including the actions set out in the priority action frameworks developed in accordance with directive 92 / 43 / eec . in many member states , a large proportion of ecosystems has been degraded ; restoration of ecosystems contributes to halting biodiversity loss , and safeguarding the ecosystem services that they provide . specific attention should be given to providing space for natural processes to restore and sustain ecosystems and stimulate partnerships with other economic sectors , such as forestry and water management in developing nature - based economies . the strategic nature projects should support programmes of actions in member states for the mainstreaming of relevant nature and biodiversity objectives into other policies and financing programmes , thus ensuring that appropriate funds are mobilised , with synergy between the various union funding instruments for implementing these policies , striking a balance between nature protection and local and regional development needs . member states and their regions could decide within their strategic plan for the common agricultural policy to use a certain share of the european agricultural fund for rural development allocation to leverage support for actions that complement the strategic nature projects as defined under this regulation .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 5 450 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the multiannual implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 5 450 000 000 in current prices .


### certain customers , including households and customers providing essential social services , are particularly vulnerable and may need social protection . a definition of such protected customers should not conflict with the union solidarity mechanisms . ### certain customers , including households and customers providing essential social services , are particularly vulnerable and may need social protection . a definition of such protected customers should be further harmonised without undermining the union solidarity mechanisms .


### for the purpose of this regulation , the following criteria should therefore be taken into account when defining the regional groups : supply patterns , existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between member states , market development and maturity , existing regional cooperation structures , and the number of member states in a region , which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size . ### for the purpose of this regulation , the following criteria should therefore be taken into account when defining the regional groups : supply patterns , existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between member states , market development and maturity , level of diversification of gas suppliers and routes , existing regional cooperation structures , and the number of member states in a region , which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size .


### ‘ essential social service ' means a healthcare , emergency or security service ; ### ‘ essential social service ' means a healthcare , education , childcare emergency or security and defence service ;


### the commission shall , where appropriate , coordinate the action of the competent authorities at regional and union levels , as set out in this regulation , inter alia , through the gas coordination group referred to in article 14 or the crisis management group referred to in article 11 , in particular in the event of a regional or union emergency as defined in article 11 . ### the commission shall coordinate the action of the competent authorities at regional and union levels , as set out in this regulation , inter alia , through the gas coordination group referred to in article 14 or the crisis management group referred to in article 11 , in particular in the event of a regional or union emergency as defined in article 11 .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 18 to amend annex i based on the criteria set out in the first subparagraph of this paragraph if the circumstances warrant a need for a change of a region . ### the composition of regions may be reassessed after the completion of a regional risk assessment , preventive action plan and emergency plan , no earlier than 2022 . the latter should be held by the revision of this regulation .


### the competent authority shall ensure that any new transmission infrastructure contributes to the security of supply through the development of a well - connected network , including , where appropriate , by means of a sufficient number of cross - border entry and exit points according to market demand and the risks identified . the competent authorities shall assess in the risk assessment whether internal bottlenecks exist and whether national entry capacity and infrastructures , in particular transmission networks , are capable of adapting the national and cross border gas flows to the scenario of the disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure at national level and the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest to the region identified in the risk assessment . ### the competent authority shall ensure that any new transmission infrastructure contributes to the security of supply through the development of a well - connected network , including , where appropriate , by means of a sufficient number of cross - border entry and exit points according to market demand and the risks identified . the competent authorities shall assess in the risk assessment whether internal bottlenecks exist and whether national entry capacity and infrastructures , in particular transmission networks , are capable of adapting the national and cross border gas flows to the scenario of the disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure at national level and the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest to the region identified in the risk assessment . during a national , regional or union - wide emergency situation the gas flow through bi - directional permanent capacity constructed to enhance security of supply in a member state , shall have priority over other points in the system .


### the competent authority shall require the natural gas undertakings , that it identifies , to take measures to ensure the supply of gas to the protected customers of the member state in each of the following cases : ### the competent authority shall require the natural gas undertakings , supplying natural gas to protected consumers of the member state , to take measures to ensure the supply of gas to the protected customers of the member state in each of the following cases :


### no later than 31 march 2017 member states shall notify the commission their definition of protected customers , the annual gas consumption volumes of the protected customers and the percentage they represent of the total annual final gas consumption in that member state . where a member state includes in its definition of protected customers the categories referred to in point or of article 2 it shall specify in the notification to the commission the gas consumption volumes corresponding to consumers belonging to those categories and the percentage that each of those groups of consumers represents in terms of the annual final use of gas . ### no later than 31 march 2017 member states shall notify the commission their definition of protected customers , the annual and daily gas consumption volumes in the heating season of the protected customers and the percentage they represent of the total annual final gas consumption in that member state . where a member state includes in its definition of protected customers the categories referred to in point or of article 2 it shall specify in the notification to the commission the gas consumption volumes corresponding to consumers belonging to those categories and the percentage that each of those groups of consumers represents in terms of the annual final use of gas .


### the competent authorities of each region as listed in annex i shall jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply . the assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters , technological , commercial , social , political and other risks . the risk assessment shall be carried out by : ### the competent authorities of each region as listed in annex i shall jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply , including the risk assesment of each member state of the region . the assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters , technological , commercial , social , political and other risks . the risk assessment shall be carried out in particular by :


### the competent authorities within each region shall agree on a cooperation mechanism to conduct the risk assessment within the deadline provided for in paragraph 5 of this article . competent authorities shall report to the gas coordination group on the agreed cooperation mechanism for conducting the risk assessment 18 months before the deadline for the adoption of the risk assessment and the updates of the risk assessment . the commission may have a facilitating role overall in the preparation of the risk assessment , in particular for the establishment of the cooperation mechanism . if competent authorities within a region do not agree on a cooperation mechanism , the commission may propose a cooperation mechanism for that region . ### the competent authorities within each region shall agree on a cooperation mechanism to conduct the risk assessment within the deadline provided for in paragraph 5 of this article . competent authorities shall report to the gas coordination group on the agreed cooperation mechanism for conducting the risk assessment 18 months before the deadline for the adoption of the risk assessment and the updates of the risk assessment . the commission shall have a facilitating role overall in the preparation of the risk assessment , in particular for the establishment of the cooperation mechanism . if competent authorities within a region do not agree on a cooperation mechanism , the commission shall develop a cooperation mechanism for that region .


### competent authorities shall regularly report to the gas coordination group on the progress achieved on the preparation and adoption of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans . in particular competent authorities shall report to the gas coordination group on the agreed cooperation mechanism 18 months before the deadline for the adoption of the plans and the updates of the plans . the commission may have a facilitating role overall in the preparation of the plans , in particular for the establishment of the cooperation mechanism . if competent authorities within a region do not agree on a cooperation mechanism , the commission may propose a cooperation mechanism for that region . they shall ensure the regular monitoring of the implementation of such plans . ### competent authorities shall regularly report to the gas coordination group on the progress achieved on the preparation and adoption of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans . in particular competent authorities shall report to the gas coordination group on the agreed cooperation mechanism 18 months before the deadline for the adoption of the plans and the updates of the plans . the commission shall have a facilitating role overall in the preparation of the plans , in particular for the establishment of the cooperation mechanism . if competent authorities within a region do not agree on a cooperation mechanism , the commission shall develop a cooperation mechanism for that region . they shall ensure the regular monitoring of the implementation of such plans .


### the preventive action plan shall be updated every four years after 1 march 2019 , unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates or at the commission ' s request . the updated plan shall reflect the updated risk assessment and the results of the tests carried out in accordance with article 9 . article 7 to shall apply to the updated plan . ### the preventive action plan shall be updated at least every four years after 1 march 2019 , unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates or at the commission ' s request . the updated plan shall reflect the updated risk assessment and the results of the tests carried out in accordance with article 9 . article 7 to shall apply to the updated plan .


### identify the contribution of market - based measures for coping with the situation at alert level and mitigating the situation at emergency level ; ### identify the contribution of market - based measures , such as launching voluntary collective purchasing or activating common virtual gas reserves , for coping with the situation at alert level and mitigating the situation at emergency level ;


### at the request of a competent authority that has declared an emergency and following the verification in accordance with article 10 , the commission may declare a regional or union emergency . at the request of at least two competent authorities that have declared an emergency and following the verification in accordance with article 10 , and where the reasons for these emergencies are linked , the commission shall declare , as appropriate , a regional or union emergency . in all cases , the commission , using the means of communication most appropriate to the situation , shall gather the views of , and take due account of all the relevant information provided by the other competent authorities . when it assesses that the underlying basis for the regional or union emergency no longer justifies a declaration of emergency , the commission shall declare an end to the regional or union emergency . in all cases , the commission shall give its reasons and inform the council of its decision . ### at the request of a competent authority that has declared an emergency and following the verification in accordance with article 10 , the commission may declare an emergency for a specifically affected region or the union . at the request of at least two competent authorities that have declared an emergency and following the verification in accordance with article 10 , and where the reasons for these emergencies are linked , the commission shall declare , as appropriate , a regional or union emergency . in all cases , the commission , using the means of communication most appropriate to the situation , shall gather the views of , and take due account of all the relevant information provided by the other competent authorities . when it assesses that the underlying basis for the regional or union emergency no longer justifies a declaration of emergency , the commission shall declare an end to the regional or union emergency . in all cases , the commission shall give its reasons and inform the council of its decision .


### the technical , legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3 shall be agreed among the member states which are directly connected to each other and described in the emergency plans of their respective regions . such arrangements may cover , among others , gas prices to be applied , use of interconnectors , including bi - directional capacity , gas volumes and the coverage of compensation costs . market - based measures such as auctions shall be preferred for the implementation of the obligation laid down in paragraph 3 . in case the technical , legal and financial arrangements necessary to apply paragraph 3 are amended , the relevant emergency plan shall be updated accordingly . ### the technical , legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3 shall be agreed among the member states which are directly connected to each other and described in the emergency plans of their respective regions . such arrangements shall cover , among others , gas prices to be applied , use of interconnectors , including guaranteed availability of bi - directional capacity , gas volumes and the coverage of compensation costs . market - based measures such as auctions shall be preferred for the implementation of the obligation laid down in paragraph 3 . in case the technical , legal and financial arrangements necessary to apply paragraph 3 are amended , the relevant emergency plan shall be updated accordingly . the commission shall prepare a solidarity arrangements template , including model clauses , and publish it by . . . [ date of entry into force of the solidarity mechanism ] .


### paragraph 2 shall apply as of 1 march 2019 . ### paragraph 2 shall apply as of 1 october 2018 .


### conditions for the suspension of gas deliveries . ### conditions for the renegotiation and suspension of gas deliveries .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14a to set out , in addition to the existing limit value for emissions of total nox , a limit value for emissions of no2 for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of annex i . the limit for emissions of no2 shall be set on the basis of an impact assessment , shall take into consideration the technical feasibility and shall reflect the air quality objectives set out in directive no 2008 / 50 of the european parliament and of the council* . ### in accordance with article 294 tfeu , the commission shall submit a legislative proposal to the european parliament and council to set out a limit value for emissions for no2 for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emissions limits set out in table 2 of annex i . the limit for emissions of no2 shall be set on the basis of an impact assessment , shall take into consideration technical feasibility and shall reflect the air quality objectives set out in directive no 2008 / 50 of the european parliament and of the council* .