### the issuer , the originator and the sponsor of a structured finance instrument established in the union shall disclose to the public , in accordance with paragraph 4 , information on the credit quality and performance of the individual underlying assets of the structured finance instrument , the structure of the securitization transaction , the cash flows and any collateral supporting a securitisation exposure as well as any information that is necessary to conduct comprehensive and well informed stress tests on the cash flows and collateral values supporting the underlying exposures . ### the issuer , originator and sponsor of a structured finance instrument established in the union shall disclose to the public , in accordance with paragraph 4 , information on the credit quality and performance of the individual underlying assets of the structured finance instrument , the structure of the securitization transaction , the cash flows and any collateral supporting a securitisation exposure as well as any information that is necessary to conduct comprehensive and well informed stress tests on the cash flows and collateral values supporting the underlying exposures . for these purposes , an originator or sponsor which complies with article 122a of directive 2006 / 48 / ec , taking into account all guidance provided by the eba and / or the committee of european banking supervisors concerning such requirements , shall be deemed to meet the disclosure requirements set out in this article .


### a european year of citizens in 2013 will provide a very timely opportunity to raise the awareness of the general public about the rights attached to union citizenship and thus to contribute to the objective of facilitating the exercise of the right to free movement . ### a european year of citizens in 2013 will provide a very timely opportunity to raise the awareness of the general public about the rights and responsibilities attached to union citizenship and thus to contribute to the objective of facilitating the exercise of these rights .


### the general purpose of the european year shall be to enhance awareness of the rights attached to union citizenship , in order to help citizens make full use of their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . in this context , the european year shall focus , among others , on the opportunities for civic participation and access to rights by union citizens residing in another member state than their own , by students , workers , consumers , and providers of goods and services across the union . ### the general purpose of the european year shall be to enhance awareness of the rights and responsibilities attached to union citizenship , in order to help citizens make full use of their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . in this context , the european year shall focus , among others , on the opportunities for civic participation and access to rights by union citizens residing in another member state than their own , by students , workers , consumers , and providers of goods and services across the union .


### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of their right to move and reside freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to union citizens in cross - border situations , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union ; ### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of their right to move and reside freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to and responsibilities incumbent upon union citizens in cross - border situations , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union ;


### – conferences and events to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the right to free movement and residence and more generally citizens ' rights as union citizens ; ### – conferences and events to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the right to free movement and residence and more generally citizens ' rights and obligations as union citizens ;


### council regulation no 1300 / 2008 establishing a multi - annual plan for the stock of herring distributed to the west of scotland and the fisheries exploiting that stock empowers the council to follow - up and revise the maximum fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels specified in article 3 and referred to in articles 4 , 4 and 9 thereof . ### council regulation no 1300 / 2008 establishing a multi - annual plan for the stock of herring distributed to the west of scotland and the fisheries exploiting that stock empowers the council to follow - up and revise the maximum fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels specified therein .


### in order to allow for an efficient achievement of the targets set in the multi - annual plan and for a swift reaction to changes in stock conditions , the power to revise maximum fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels , when scientific data indicate that these values are no longer appropriate to reach the objective of the plan , should be delegated to the commission in accordance with article 290 of the treaty . ### in order to ensure that the targets set in the multi - annual plan are achieved efficiently and that the reaction to changes in stock conditions are swift , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to revise maximum fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels , when scientific data indicate that these values are no longer appropriate to reach the objective of the plan . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### since herring in the west of scotland is a migrating species , the specification of the area it currently inhabits should serve to identify it from other stocks , but should not prevent this plan for applying in the event that the species changes its mobility patterns . articles 1 and 2 should be modified accordingly . ### since herring is a migratory species , the specification of the area that the stock of herring distributed to the west of scotland currently inhabits should serve to distinguish it from other stocks , but should not prevent this plan from applying in the event that that stock changes its mobility patterns .


### article 1 subject matter this regulation establishes a multi - annual plan for the fisheries exploiting the stock of herring in the west of scotland . ### article 1 subject matter this regulation establishes a multi - annual plan for the fisheries exploiting the stock of herring in the area west of scotland .


### “stock of herring in the west of scotland” means the stock of herring which inhabits union and international waters of ices divisions vb , via and vib . ### “herring stock in the area west of scotland” means the stock of herring distributed to the west of scotland which currently inhabits union and international waters of ices zones vb and vib and the part of ices zone via which lies east of the meridian of longitude 7°w and north of the parallel of latitude 55°n , or west of the meridian of longitude 7°w and north of the parallel of latitude 56° , excluding the clyde .


### ' stock of herring in the west of scotland ' means the stock of herring which inhabits union and international waters of ices divisions vb , via and vib . ### ' stock of herring in the area west of scotland ' means the stock of herring distributed to the west of scotland which currently inhabits union and international waters of ices zones vb and vib , as well as the part of ices zone via which lies west of the meridian of longitude 7° w and north of the parallel of latitude 55° n , or east of the meridian of longitude 7° w and north of the parallel of latitude 56° n , excluding the clyde .


### article 7 revision of maximum fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels where scientific data indicates that the values for the fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels specified in article 3 , article 4 to 4 and article 9 are no longer appropriate to reach the objective set forth in article 3 , the commission shall fix new values for such rates and levels by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 9a . ### article 7 revision of maximum fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels where the commission , on the basis of advice from stecf and possibly other scientific data and after consulting fully with the pelagic regional advisory council , finds that the fishing mortality rates and associated spawning stock biomass levels specified in article 3 , article 4 to 4 and article 9 are no longer appropriate to reach the objective set out in article 3 , it shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 9a fixing new values for those rates and levels .


### article 8 evaluation and review of the multi - annual plan every four years from 18 december 2008 , the commission shall evaluate the operation and performance of the multi - annual plan . where appropriate , the commission may propose adaptations to the multi - annual plan or adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 7 . ### article 8 evaluation and review of the multi - annual plan at least every four years from 18 december 2008 , the commission shall evaluate the operation and performance of the multi - annual plan . for the purpose of this evaluation , the commission shall seek the advice of stecf and of the pelagic regional advisory council . where necessary , the commission shall make appropriate proposals , for adoption in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure , for the amendment of the multi - annual plan . 2 . paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the delegation of power in article 7 .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 7 and 8 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from [ dd / mm / yyyy ] [ insert date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of three years from [ entry into force of the regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the three - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 7 and 8 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 7 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 7 and 8 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 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 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 7 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or 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 constant rise of infringements of intellectual property rights constitutes a genuine threat not only to the union economy , but also health and safety of union consumers . therefore , effective , immediate and coordinated actions at european and global levels are needed to successfully combat this phenomenon . ### the constant rise of infringements of intellectual property rights constitutes a genuine threat to the union economy , especially as it negatively affects the competitiveness of small and medium - sized enterprises . moreover , an exponential increase in counterfeit products used in the daily lives of union consumers threatens their health and safety . accordingly , efforts should be intensified in that area , especially where medicines and foodstuffs are concerned . therefore , effective , immediate and coordinated actions at european and global levels are needed to successfully combat this phenomenon . in this context , it is worth stressing the importance of greater cooperation and exchange of information between the competent authorities of each member state .


### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations . ### the office , when assembling the observatory , should bring together , where appropriate , public authorities , including data protection authorities , as well as civil society , including consumer associations , and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations .


### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations . ### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , identifying and promoting best practices to enforce intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , exchange information on new competitive business models expanding the legal offer of cultural and creative content , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations .


### fostering international cooperation with intellectual property offices in third countries to build strategies and developing techniques for the protection of intellectual property rights , skills and tools . ### fostering international cooperation with intellectual property offices in third countries and relevant international organisations with a view to building strategies and developing techniques for the protection of intellectual property rights , skills and tools .


### establishing a methodology for the collection , analysis and reporting of independent , objective , comparable and reliable data related to infringements of intellectual property rights ; ### establishing a methodology for the regular collection , analysis and reporting of independent , objective , comparable , robust and reliable data related to infringements of intellectual property rights ;


### providing regular assessments and specific reports by economic sector , geographic area and type of intellectual property right infringed , which evaluate , inter alia , the impact of intellectual property rights infringements on society , economy , health , environment , safety and security , and the relation of such infringements with organized crime and terrorism ; ### providing regular assessments and specific reports by economic sector , geographic area and type of intellectual property right infringed , which evaluate , inter alia , the impact of intellectual property rights infringements on society , the economy , especially as regards small and medium - sized enterprises , health , environment , safety and security , and the relation of such infringements with organized crime and terrorism ;


### providing regular assessments and specific reports by economic sector , geographic area and type of intellectual property right infringed , which evaluate , inter alia , the impact of intellectual property rights infringements on society , economy , health , environment , safety and security , and the relation of such infringements with organized crime and terrorism ; ### providing regular assessments and specific reports by economic sector , geographic area and type of intellectual property right infringed , which evaluate , inter alia , the impact of intellectual property rights infringements on society , economy , including an assessment of the effects on smes , health , environment , safety and security , and the relation of such infringements with organized crime and terrorism ;


### organising ad hoc meetings of experts to support its work under this regulation ; ### organising ad hoc meetings of experts and of representatives of all the relevant stakeholders to support its work under this regulation ;


### the office shall invite to the meetings referred to in point of article 2 representatives from public administrations , bodies and organisations dealing with the protection of intellectual property rights and representatives from the private sector . ### the office shall invite to the meetings referred to in point&#160 ; of article&#160 ; 2 the appropriate representatives from public administrations , bodies and organisations , including data protection authorities , dealing with the protection of intellectual property rights as well as consumer assciations and representatives from the private sector .


### the commission shall , when preparing the evaluation report , consult the representatives meeting as the observatory on the issues set out in paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall , when preparing the evaluation report , consult the representatives meeting as the observatory on the issues set out in paragraph 2 . the commission shall also consider the possible involvement of any other interested parties in the process of evaluation .


### the commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the european parliament and the council and undertake a broad consultation among stakeholders on the evaluation report . ### the commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee and shall undertake a broad consultation among stakeholders on the evaluation report .


### the ce marking shall be affixed visibly , legibly and indelibly to the radio equipment or to its data plate , unless that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of radio equipment . the ce marking shall also be affixed visibly and legibly to the packaging . ### the ce marking shall be affixed visibly , legibly and indelibly to the radio equipment or to its data plate , unless that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of radio equipment . the ce marking shall also be affixed visibly and legibly to the packaging . where radio equipment is fitted with an integral screen , this obligation may also be fulfilled by a function allowing the user to select the display of the ce marking on the integral screen following the general principles set out in article 19 .


### venture capital provides finance to undertakings that are generally very small , in the initial stages of their corporate existence and display a strong potential for growth and expansion . in addition , venture capital funds provide these undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge , business contacts , brand - equity and strategic advice . by providing finance and advice to these undertakings , venture capital funds stimulates economic growth , contribute to the creation of jobs , boost innovative undertakings , increase their investment in research and development and foster entrepreneurship , innovation and competitiveness in the union . ### venture capital provides finance to undertakings that are generally very small , in the initial stages of their corporate existence and display a strong potential for growth and expansion . in addition , venture capital funds provide these undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge , business contacts , brand - equity and strategic advice . by providing finance and advice to these undertakings , venture capital funds stimulate economic growth , contribute to the creation of jobs , boost innovative undertakings , increase their investment in research and development and foster entrepreneurship , innovation and competitiveness in line with the objectives of eu 2020 strategy and in the context of&#160 ; the long - term challenges of the member states , such as those identified in the european strategy and policy analysis system ' s report , global trends 2030 .


### experience from the setting up of egtcs shows that the three months period for approval by a member state has rarely been respected . the period should therefore be extended to six months . on the other hand , in order to create legal certainty after that period , the convention should be deemed to be approved by tacit agreement . while member states may apply national rules on the procedure for such approval or may create specific rules in the framework of the national rules implementing the egtc regulation , derogations to the provision concerning tacit agreement after the period of six months should be ruled out . ### experience from the setting up of egtcs shows that the three months period for approval by a member state has rarely been respected . the period should therefore be extended to four months . on the other hand , in order to create legal certainty after that period , the convention should be deemed to be approved by tacit agreement . while member states may apply national rules on the procedure for such approval or may create specific rules in the framework of the national rules implementing the egtc regulation , derogations to the provision concerning tacit agreement after the period of six months should be ruled out .


### in order to attain the chosen level of protection and harmonised environmental objectives of the community , member states should adopt appropriate measures to minimise the disposal of weee as unsorted municipal waste and to achieve a high level of separate collection of weee . in order to ensure that member states strive to set up efficient collection schemes , they should be required to achieve a high level of collection of weee , particularly for cooling and freezing equipment containing ozone depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases , given their high environmental impact and in view of obligations contained in regulation 2037 / 2000 and regulation 842 / 2006 from private households . data included in the impact assessment shows that 65% of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market is already separately collected today , but more than half of this potentially leaks to improper treatment and illegal exports . this leads to losses of valuable secondary raw materials and environmental degradation . to avoid this , it is necessary to set an ambitious collection target . ### in order to attain the chosen level of protection and harmonised environmental objectives of the community , member states should adopt appropriate measures to minimise the disposal of weee as unsorted municipal waste and to achieve a high level of separate collection of weee . in order to ensure that member states strive to set up efficient collection schemes , they should be required to achieve a high level of collection of weee , particularly for cooling and freezing equipment containing ozone depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases , given their high environmental impact and in view of obligations contained in regulation 2037 / 2000 and regulation 842 / 2006 from private households . data included in the impact assessment shows that 65% of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the market is already separately collected today , but more than half of this potentially leaks to improper treatment and illegal exports . this leads to losses of valuable secondary raw materials and environmental degradation . to avoid this , it is necessary to set an ambitious collection target . it is essential to ensure that compliance schemes provide appropriate and continued compensation to the relevant local or regional authorities for any financial or administrative burdens that will be required in order to implement this directive over time , rather than receiving any lump sum at the beginning of the implementation process .


### ' electrical and electronic equipment ' or ' eee ' means equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly and equipment for the generation , transfer and measurement of such currents and fields falling under the categories set out in annex i of directive 20xx / xx / ec and designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volt for alternating current and 1500 volt for direct current ; ### ' electrical and electronic equipment ' or ' eee ' means equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly and equipment for the generation , transfer and measurement of such currents and fields falling under the categories set out in annex i of directive 20xx / xx / ec and designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volts for alternating current and 1500 volts for direct current ; dependent shall mean that the equipment needs electricity as energy to fulfil its basic function .


### . by 31 december 2012 at the latest the european parliament and the council shall re - examine the collection rate and target date referred to in paragraph 1 also in view of setting a possible separate collection target for cooling and freezing equipment , on the basis of a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if appropriate . ### by 31 december 2012 at the latest the european parliament and the council shall re - examine the collection target and target date referred to in paragraph 1 also in view of setting possible separate collection targets for equipment falling under annex 1 of directive 20xx / xx / ec , in particular for cooling and freezing equipment , and mercury - containing lamps , on the basis of a report of the commission accompanied by a proposal , if appropriate .


### the commission should apply the relevant provisions of regulation no 1025 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on european standardisation3 to request the relevant european standardisation organisation to draft a european standard for the semantic data model of the core electronic invoice . in its request to the relevant european standardisation organisation , the commission should require that such european standard is technologically neutral , in order to avoid any distortion of competition . since electronic invoices may contain personal data , the commission should also require that such european standard guarantees personal data protection in accordance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data4 . in addition to these minimum requirements , the commission should determine , in its request to the relevant european standardisation organisation , further requirements as to the content of such european standard and a deadline for its adoption . __________________ 3 oj l 316 , 14 . 11 . 2012 , p . 12 . 4 oj l 281 , 23 . 11 . 1995 , p . 31 . ### the commission should apply the relevant provisions of regulation no 1025 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on european standardisation3 to request the relevant european standardisation organisation to draft a european standard for the semantic data model of the core electronic invoice . in its request to the relevant european standardisation organisation , the commission should require that such european standard is technologically neutral , in order to avoid any distortion of competition . since electronic invoices may contain personal data , the commission should also require that such european standard has regard to personal data protection in accordance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data4 . in addition to these minimum requirements , the commission should determine , in its request to the relevant european standardisation organisation , further requirements as to the content of such european standard and a deadline for its adoption . __________________ 3 oj l 316 , 14 . 11 . 2012 , p . 12 . 4 oj l 281 , 23 . 11 . 1995 , p . 31 .


### the european standard for the semantic data model of the core electronic invoice should build on existing specifications , including in particular those developed by european or international organisations such as cen , iso , and un / cefact . it should not require electronic signatures . such european standard should define semantic data elements referring to , in particular , complementary seller and buyer data , process identifiers , invoice attributes , invoice item details , delivery information , payment details and terms . it should also be compatible with the existing standards for payments in order to allow for automatic processing of payments . ### the european standard for the semantic data model of the core electronic invoice should build on existing specifications , including in particular those developed by european or international organisations such as cen , iso , and un / cefact . it should not require electronic signatures . in carrying out the mandate , the relevant european standardisation organisation should also take into account the results of large - scale pilot projects implemented within the framework of the policy support programme of the competitiveness and innovation framework programme and e - invoicing specifications of any other relevant bodies and organisations that are widely used by the business community . such european standard should define semantic data elements referring to , in particular , complementary seller and buyer data , process identifiers , invoice attributes , invoice item details , delivery information , payment details and terms . it should also be compatible with the existing standards for payments in order to allow for automatic processing of payments .


### this directive should apply to electronic invoices received by contracting authorities and contracting entities and issued as a result of the performance of contracts awarded in accordance with directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts5 ] , directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors6 ] , or directive 2009 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts , supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security , and amending directives 2004 / 17 / ec and 2004 / 18 / ec7 . __________________ 5 oj l 134 , 30 . 4 . 2004 , p . 114 . 6 oj l 134 , 30 . 4 . 2004 , p . 1 . 7 oj l 216 , 20 . 8 . 2009 , p . 76 . ### this directive should apply to electronic invoices received by contracting authorities and contracting entities and issued and transmitted as a result of the performance of contracts awarded in accordance with directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 18 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts , public supply contracts and public service contracts5 ] , directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 17 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors6 ] , or directive 2009 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts , supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security , and amending directives 2004 / 17 / ec and 2004 / 18 / ec7 . however contracting authorities and contracting entities should not be required to receive electronic invoices in accordance with this directive where they consider it necessary in the interests of security to use invoice formats or impose other invoicing requirements incompatible with this directive . moreover it would also be appropriate to exclude contracts awarded under article 16 of directive 2009 / 81 / ec , as these are subject only to specific requirements governing technical specifications and contract award notices . __________________ 5 oj l 134 , 30 . 4 . 2004 , p . 114 . 6 oj l 134 , 30 . 4 . 2004 , p . 1 . 7 oj l 216 , 20 . 8 . 2009 , p . 76 .


### in order to allow contracting authorities and contracting entities to take the technical measures that , following the establishment of the european standard , are necessary to comply with the provisions of this directive , a transposition deadline of 48 months is justified . ### in order to allow contracting authorities and contracting entities to take the technical measures that , following the establishment of the european standard , are necessary to comply with the provisions of this directive , a transposition deadline of 18 months after publication of the european standard in the official journal of the european union is justified . central government authorities and central purchasing bodies should apply the provisions of this directive transposed by member states within 18 months of the entry into force of this directive . sub - central contracting authorities and contracting entities should apply these provisions within 36 months after the entry into force of this directive .


### this directive shall apply to electronic invoices issued as a result of the performance of contracts awarded in accordance with directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 18 / ec ] , directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 17 / ec ] , or directive 2009 / 81 / ec . ### this directive shall apply to electronic invoices issued as a result of the performance of contracts to which directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 18 / ec ] , directive [ replacing directive 2004 / 17 / ec ] , or directive 2009 / 81 / ec apply . article 4 of this directive shall not apply where the contracting authority or contracting entity considers it necessary in the interests of security to use invoice formats or impose other invoicing requirements incompatible with this directive or to article 16 of directive 2009 / 81 / ec .


### ' electronic invoice ' means an invoice that has been issued and received in any electronic format ; ### ' electronic invoice ' means an invoice that has been issued , transmitted and received in any electronic format which allows for its electronic processing ;


### member states shall ensure that contracting authorities and contracting entities do not refuse to receive electronic invoices which comply with the european standard whose reference has been published pursuant to article 3 . ### member states shall ensure that contracting authorities and contracting entities are able to receive and to process , and do not otherwise refuse , electronic invoices which comply with the european standard for the semantic data model for the core section of an electronic invoices whose reference has been published pursuant to article 3 and which comply with any of the syntaxes in the list published in pursuant to article 3 .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 48 months following the entry into force at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 18 months from the date of publication of the references of the european standard in the official journal of the european union at the latest . member states shall forthwith communicate the text of these provisions to the commission . member states shall apply these laws , regulations and administrative provisions to central government authorities and central procurement entities from the first day of the 19th month following publication of the references of the european standard in the official journal of the european union . member states shall apply these laws , regulations and administrative provisions to sub - central public contracting authorities and contracting entities from the first day of the 37th month following publication of the references of the european standard in the official journal of the european union .


### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce , growing skills mismatches and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , all of which will contribute to greater social inclusion and poverty reduction . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services to complement national employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level .


### at the same time , it is crucial to support the development and competitiveness of european small and medium - sized enterprises and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields . ### at the same time , it is crucial to support the development and competitiveness of european small , medium and micro - sized enterprises and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the transition from education to employment and also between jobs and address growing skills shortages , therefore creating employment opportunities , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields .


### in accordance with article 10 of the treaty , the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf should contribute to combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the esf should support the fulfilment of the obligation under the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities with regard inter alia to education , work and employment and accessibility . the esf should also promote the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### in accordance with article 10 of the treaty , the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf should contribute to combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . while respecting the principle of subsidiarity , the esf should support the fulfilment of the obligation under the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities with regard inter alia to education , work and employment and accessibility . the esf should also promote the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes . ### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively local authorities , cities and all relevant actors in the implementation of programmes .


### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , and mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . ### the member states should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , mobility of workers and entrepreneurship , including social entrepreneurship , all of which will have a positive effect on social inclusion and poverty reduction .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges , including growing skill mismatches , and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies .


### to encourage adequate participation of the social partners in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by the social partners . ### to encourage adequate participation of all relevant actors in actions supported by the esf , managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building activities , in the form of training , networking measures , and strengthening of the social dialogue , and to activities jointly undertaken by relevant actors including the social partners .


### in view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and man - made disasters in recent years and in a situation where future disasters are likely to be more extreme and more complex with far reaching and longer - term consequences , resulting , in particular , from climate change and potential interaction between several natural and technological hazards , an integrated approach to disaster management is increasingly important . the union should support , coordinate and supplement actions of member states in the field of civil protection with a view to improving the effectiveness of systems for preventing , preparing for and responding to natural and man - made disasters . ### in view of the significant increase in the numbers and severity of natural and man - made disasters in recent years and in a situation where future disasters are likely to be more extreme and more complex with far reaching and longer - term consequences , resulting , in particular , from climate change and potential interaction between several natural and technological hazards , an integrated approach to disaster management is increasingly important . the union should support , coordinate and supplement actions of member states in the field of civil protection with a view to improving the effectiveness of systems for preventing , preparing for and responding to natural and man - made disasters . an integrated approach for each sea basin might prove necessary .


### the protection to be ensured under the union civil protection mechanism should cover primarily people , but also the environment and property , including cultural heritage , against all natural and man - made disasters , including acts of terrorism and technological , radiological and environmental accidents , marine pollution and acute health emergencies , occurring inside or outside the union . civil protection and other emergency assistance may be required in all of these disasters to complement the response capabilities of the affected country . ### the protection to be ensured under the union civil protection mechanism should cover primarily people , but also the environment and property , including cultural heritage , against all natural and man - made disasters , including acts of terrorism and technological , radiological and environmental accidents , marine pollution and acute health emergencies , occurring inside or outside the union . civil protection and other emergency assistance may be required in all of these disasters to complement the response capabilities of the affected country and of its competent public authorities , including regional and local authorities , which are closest to dealing with the problems .


### the civil protection mechanism constitutes a visible expression of european solidarity by ensuring a practical and timely contribution to prevention of and preparedness for disasters and the response to major disasters and imminence thereof . this decision should therefore not affect the reciprocal rights and obligations of the member states under bilateral or multilateral treaties , which relate to the matters covered by this decision , nor member states ' responsibility to protect people , the environment and property on their territory . ### the civil protection mechanism constitutes a visible expression of european solidarity by ensuring a practical and timely contribution to consistent prevention of and preparedness for disasters and the response to major disasters and imminence thereof . this decision should therefore not affect the reciprocal rights and obligations of the member states under bilateral or multilateral treaties , which relate to the matters covered by this decision , nor member states ' responsibility to protect people , the environment and property on their territory .


### the mechanism should include a general policy framework for union disaster risk prevention actions aimed at achieving a high level of protection and resilience against disasters by preventing or reducing their effects and by fostering a culture of prevention . risk management plans are essential to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . therefore , the mechanism should include a general framework for their communication and implementation . ### the mechanism should include a general policy framework for union disaster risk prevention actions aimed at achieving a high level of protection and resilience against disasters by preventing or reducing their effects and by fostering a culture of prevention . risk management plans are essential to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management , linking risk prevention , preparedness and response actions . therefore , the mechanism includes a general framework for their communication and implementation . the mechanism should develop guidelines in order to achieve coherence and comparability of the different risk management plans of member states .


### by contributing to the further development of detection and early warning systems , the union should assist member states in minimising the lead time to respond to disasters and to alert union citizens . these systems should take into account and build upon existing and future information sources and systems . ### by contributing to the further development of detection and early warning systems , the union should assist member states in minimising the lead time to respond to disasters and to alert union citizens . these systems should take into account and build upon existing and future information sources and systems ; stresses the importance of closer cooperation between the commission’s directorate - general for humanitarian aid and civil protection and national civil protection services .


### the development of civil protection assistance intervention modules , consisting of resources of one or more member states which aim to be fully interoperable , is pursued at union level in order to contribute to the development of a civil protection rapid response capability . modules should be organised at the level of the member states and subject to their direction and command . ### the development of civil protection assistance intervention modules , consisting of resources of one or more member states which aim to be fully interoperable , is pursued at union level in order to contribute to the development of a civil protection rapid response capability . modules should be organised at the level of the member states and subject to their direction and command . special attention must be paid in this respect to the civil protection capacities in the border areas of the member states .


### the reinforced cooperation should be based on a union structure consisting of an emergency response centre , a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities from the member states , trained experts , a common emergency communication and information system managed by the commission and contact points in the member states . it should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information , for disseminating that information to the member states and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions . ### the reinforced cooperation should be based on a union structure consisting of an emergency response centre , a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities from the member states , trained experts , a common emergency communication and information system managed by the commission and contact points in the member states . it should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information , for disseminating that information to the member states and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions by promoting examples of good practice .


### the reinforced cooperation should be based on a union structure consisting of an emergency response centre , a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities from the member states , trained experts , a common emergency communication and information system managed by the commission and contact points in the member states . it should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information , for disseminating that information to the member states and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions . ### the reinforced cooperation should be based on a union structure consisting of an emergency response centre , a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities from the member states , trained experts , a common emergency communication and information system managed by the commission and contact points in the member states . it should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information , for disseminating that information to the member states , for standardising member state alert systems and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions .


### the mechanism should make it possible to mobilise and facilitate coordination of assistance interventions . the reinforced cooperation should be based on a union structure consisting of an emergency response centre , a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities from the member states , trained experts , a common emergency communication and information system managed by the commission and contact points in the member states . it should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information , for disseminating that information to the member states and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions . ### the mechanism should make it possible to mobilise and facilitate coordination of assistance interventions . the reinforced cooperation should be based on a union structure consisting of an emergency response centre coordinated with existing national , regional and local structures , a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities from the member states , trained experts , a common emergency communication and information system managed by the commission and contact points in the member states . it should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information , for disseminating that information to the member states and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions


### in order to improve the planning of disaster response operations and to ensure the availability of key capacities , it is necessary to develop reference scenarios for the main types of disasters , map key existing capacities available in member states , develop contingency plans for the deployment of the capacities and develop a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities of member states . the contingency planning exercise could also be used to determine whether there are gaps in the emergency response capacities available in the member states that may be filled with capacities to be developed with union support , which would be shared across the union . ### in order to improve the planning of disaster response operations and to ensure the availability of key capacities , it is necessary to develop reference scenarios for the main types of disasters , map key existing capacities available in member states , develop contingency plans for the deployment of the capacities and develop a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed capacities of member states . the contingency planning exercise could also be used to determine whether there are gaps in the emergency response capacities available in the member states regarding coordination between cross - border regions that may be filled with capacities to be developed with union support , which would be shared across the union .


### the availability of adequate means of transport needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at the union level . the union should support and supplement the efforts of member states by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of member states and contributing , where necessary , to the financing of additional means of transport subject to certain criteria . ### the availability and speed of adequate means of transport need to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at the union level . the union should support and supplement the efforts of member states by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of member states and contributing , where necessary , to the financing of additional means of transport subject to certain criteria .


### the availability of adequate means of transport needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at the union level the union should support and supplement the efforts of member states by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of member states and contributing , where necessary , to the financing of additional means of transport subject to certain criteria . ### the accessibility of transport in all eu regions and the availability of adequate means of transport needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at the union level the union should support and supplement the efforts of member states by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of member states and contributing , where necessary , to the financing of additional means of transport subject to certain criteria


### the mechanism shall not affect member states ' responsibility to protect people , the environment and property on their territory against disasters and endowing their emergency management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to cope adequately with disasters of a magnitude and nature that can reasonably be expected and prepared for . ### the mechanism shall not affect member states ' responsibility to protect people , the environment and property on their territory against disasters and endowing their emergency management systems with sufficient capabilities and resources to enable them to cope adequately and in a consistent manner with disasters of a magnitude and nature that can reasonably be expected and prepared for .


### this decision shall apply to actions to assist with the response to immediate adverse consequences of a major disaster regardless of its nature , inside or outside the union , where a request is made for assistance in accordance with this decision . ### this decision shall apply to actions to assist with the response to immediate adverse consequences of a major disaster regardless of its nature , inside or outside the union , where a request is made for assistance .


### this decision shall take into account the special needs of isolated , outermost and other regions or islands of the union in the case of a disaster . ### this decision shall take into account the special needs of isolated , outermost , cross - border and other regions or islands of the union in the case of a disaster . an integrated approach for each sea basin might prove necessary in these regions if the best possible synergies are to be ensured .


### to achieve a high level of protection against disasters by preventing or reducing their effects and by fostering a culture of prevention ; ### to achieve a high level of protection against disasters by preventing or reducing their effects , by fostering a culture of prevention and by improving cooperation between civil protection and other competent services ;


### progress in improving the response to disasters measured by the speed and degree of coordination of interventions under the mechanism and the adequacy of assistance provided to the needs on the ground . ### progress in improving the response to disasters measured by the speed and degree of coordination of interventions and services under the mechanism and the adequacy of assistance provided to the needs on the ground .


### ‘ risk management plan’ means planning instrument prepared by a member state to foresee risks , to estimate their impacts , and to develop , select and implement measures to reduce , adapt to and mitigate the risks and their impacts cost - effectively , as well as to set the framework for integrating different sector or hazard - specific risk management instruments into a common overall plan ; ### ‘ risk management plan’ means planning instrument prepared by a member state to foresee risks , to estimate their impacts , and to develop , select and implement sustainable measures to reduce , adapt to and mitigate the risks and their impacts cost - effectively , as well as to set the framework for integrating different sector or hazard - specific risk management instruments into a common overall plan ;


### take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the sharing of knowledge , best practices and information ; ### take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate cooperation and the sharing of knowledge , best practices and information ;


### promote and support the development and implementation of members states’ risk management plans including guidelines on their content and provide for adequate incentives , where needed ; ### promote and support the development of members states’ description of their risk management capabilities , including guidelines on their content where needed ;


### raise awareness about the importance of risk prevention and support member states in public information , education and awareness - raising ; ### raise awareness about the importance of risk prevention and support member states and regional and local authorities in public information , education and awareness - raising ;


### raise awareness about the importance of risk prevention and support member states in public information , education and awareness - raising ; ### raise awareness about the importance of risk prevention and support member states in public information , education and sensitivity and awareness - raising .


### in order to ensure an effective cooperation within the mechanism , members states shall communicate to the commission their risk management plans . ### in order to ensure an effective cooperation within the mechanism , members states shall , after consultation with their competent public authorities , including regional and local authorities , communicate to the commission their risk management plans . emphasis shall be placed on the assistance to be given to outermost , island , cross - border and mountain regions , which often lack adequate resources with which to rapidly respond to disasters .


### establish and manage the emergency response centre , ensuring 24 / 7 operational capacity , and serving the member states and the commission for the purposes of the mechanism ; ### establish and manage the disaster response centre , ensuring 24 / 7 operational capacity , and serving the member states and the commission for the purposes of the mechanism ;


### manage a common emergency communication and information system to enable communication and sharing of information between the erc and contact points of the member states ; ### manage a common disaster communication and information system to enable communication and sharing of information between the drc and contact points of the member states ;


### contribute to the development of detection and early warning and alert systems for disasters in order to enable a rapid response , and to promote their inter - linkage and their linkage to the erc and the cecis . those systems shall take into account and build upon existing and future information , monitoring and detection sources and systems ; ### contribute to the development of detection and early warning and alert systems for disasters and alert code standardisation in order to enable a rapid response , and to promote their inter - linkage and their linkage to the erc and the cecis . those systems shall take into account and build upon existing and future information , monitoring and detection sources and systems


### assessing the needs in a state requesting assistance , ### assessing the needs in a state or region requesting assistance ,


### – facilitating , when necessary , the coordination of emergency assistance operations on site and liaising , when necessary and appropriate , with the competent authorities of the state requesting assistance , ### – facilitating , when necessary , the coordination of disaster response assistance operations on site and liaising , when necessary and appropriate , with the competent authorities of the state requesting assistance ,


### facilitating , when necessary , the coordination of emergency assistance operations on site and liaising , when necessary and appropriate , with the competent authorities of the state requesting assistance , ### facilitating , when necessary , the coordination of emergency assistance operations on site and liaising , when necessary and appropriate , with the competent national or regional authorities of the state requesting assistance ,


### establish and maintain a capability to provide logistical support and assistance for expert teams , modules and other response capacities deployed under the mechanism , as well as other actors on the ground ; ### establish and maintain a capability to provide logistical support and assistance for expert teams , modules and other response capacities deployed under the mechanism , which supports and complements the efforts of other actors on the ground including member states ;


### the commission and member states shall work together to improve the planning of response operations under the mechanism . for this purpose : ### the commission and member states shall work together to improve the planning of disaster response operations under the mechanism . for this purpose :


### member states shall identify and map key existing capacities that could be made available for the response under the mechanism to these scenarios and inform the commission thereof ; ### member states , in cooperation with their regions , shall identify and map key existing capacities that could be made available for the response under the mechanism to these scenarios and inform the commission thereof ;


### the commission and the member states shall identify and ensure synergies between in - kind assistance and humanitarian aid funding provided by the union and member states in the planning of response operations outside the union . ### the commission and the member states shall identify and facilitate synergies between in - kind assistance and humanitarian aid funding provided by the union and member states in the planning of response operations outside the union .


### european emergency response capacity ### european disaster response capacity


### a european emergency response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - committed response capacities of member states shall be established . ### a european response capacity in the form of a voluntary pool of pre - identified response capacities of member states shall be established .


### the commission shall carry out the following tasks in the field of training , lessons learnt and knowledge dissemination : ### the commission , in cooperation with the member states , shall carry out the following tasks in the field of training , exercises , lessons learnt and knowledge dissemination :


### setting up a training programme and training network for civil protection and other emergency management personnel on disaster prevention , preparedness , and response , with a view to enhance the coordination , compatibility and complementarity between the modules and other capacities referred to in articles 8 , 9 and 11 , and by improving the competence of the experts referred to in point of article 7 . the programme shall include joint courses , exercises and exchange of experts system , whereby individuals may be seconded to other member states ; ### setting up a training programme and training network for local and regional civil protection and other emergency management personnel on disaster prevention , preparedness , and response , with a view to enhance the coordination , compatibility and complementarity between the modules and other capacities referred to in articles 8 , 9 and 11 , and by improving the competence of the experts referred to in point of article 7 . the programme shall include joint courses , exercises and exchange of experts system , whereby individuals may be seconded to other member states ;


### setting up a programme of lessons learned from the interventions , exercises and trainings conducted within the framework of the mechanism , including relevant prevention , preparedness and response aspects , disseminating these lessons and implementing them as appropriate ; ### setting up a programme of lessons learned from the interventions inside and outside the union , exercises and trainings conducted within the framework of the mechanism , including relevant prevention , preparedness and response aspects , disseminating these lessons and implementing them as appropriate ;


### where a major disaster occurs within the union , or in the imminence thereof , a member state may request assistance through the erc . the request shall be as specific as possible . ### where a major disaster occurs within the union , or in the imminence thereof , affected member states may request assistance through the erc . the request shall be as specific as possible .


### propose a response plan based on the needs on the ground and pre - developed contingency plans , and invite member states to deploy specific capacities from the european emergency response capacity in accordance with the plan ; ### together with the requesting member state propose a response plan based on the needs on the ground and pre - developed contingency plans , and invite member states to deploy specific capacities from the european emergency response capacity in accordance with the plan ;


### public information , education and awareness raising and associated dissemination actions , so as to minimise the effects of disasters on union citizens and to help union citizens to protect themselves more effectively ; ### public information , education and awareness raising and associated dissemination actions , so as to minimise the effects of disasters on union citizens and to help union citizens to protect themselves more effectively and in a sustainable manner ;


### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the author should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations . ### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the right holder should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other non - profit organisations .


### the publishers association in the respective country and the authors and journalists associations ; ### the publishers and the publishers association in the respective country and the authors and journalists associations ;


### member states shall ensure that victims may be heard during criminal proceedings and may supply evidence . ### member states shall ensure that all victims , taking special consideration of individual circumstances and specific needs where appropriate , may be heard during criminal proceedings and may supply evidence . every child should be treated as a capable witness , subject to examination , and his or her testimony should not be presumed invalid or untrustworthy by reason of the child ' s age alone as long as his or her age and maturity allow the giving of intelligible and credible testimony with or without appropriate communication aids and tools .


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within twelve months of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas , after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders , shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodologies , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level to be applied by entsos through their union - wide ten year network development plans as well as for project - specific analysis to be applied by project promoters for their projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , and and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in annex iv .


### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , , and , as well as 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 .


### in its communication entitled ‘ the demographic future of europe – from challenge to opportunity’9 , the commission underlined the fact that demographic ageing is one of the main challenges facing all the member states and that increased use of new technologies could help to control costs , improve well - being and promote the active participation in society of elderly people , as well as improving the competitiveness of union economy . __________________ 9 com 571 final of 12 october 2006 . ### in its communication entitled ' the demographic future of europe – from challenge to opportunity ' 9 , the commission underlined the fact that demographic ageing is one of the main challenges facing all the member states and that increased use of new technologies could help to control costs , improve well - being and promote the active participation in society of elderly people , for example by harnessing their experience as business mentors , as well as improving the competitiveness of union economy . __________________ 9 com 571 final of 12 october 2006 .


### under the european innovation partnership on active and healthy ageing established under the innovation union , ict solutions are expected to play an important role in meeting its goals of two additional healthy life years by 2020 as well as improving quality of life for citizens and improving efficiency of care systems in the union . its strategic implementation plan sets out priorities for accelerating and scaling up innovation in active and healthy ageing across the union , in three domains : prevention and health promotion , care and cure , and independent living and social inclusion . ### under the european innovation partnership on active and healthy ageing established under the innovation union , ict solutions are expected to play an important role in meeting its goals of two additional healthy life years by 2020 as well as improving quality of life for citizens without any discrimination on the basis of age , gender , ethnicity , disability , religious or sexual orientation and improving efficiency of care systems in the union . its strategic implementation plan sets out priorities for accelerating and scaling up innovation in active and healthy ageing across the union , in three domains : prevention and health promotion , care and cure , and independent living and social inclusion .


### in order to protect the financial interests of the union , the commission should have the right to reduce , withhold or terminate the union financial contribution where the aal programme is implemented inadequately , partially or late , or the participating states do not contribute , or contribute partially or late , to the financing of the aal programme . those rights should be provided for in the delegation agreement to be concluded between the union and the aala . ### in order to protect the financial interests of the union , the commission should have the right through proportionate measures to recover , reduce , withhold or terminate the union financial contribution where the aal programme is implemented inadequately , partially or late , or the participating states do not contribute , or contribute partially or late , to the financing of the aal programme . those rights should be provided for in the delegation agreement to be concluded between the union and the aala .


### contracts , grant agreements and grant decisions , resulting from the implementation of this decision shall contain provisions expressly empowering the commission , aala , the court of auditors and olaf to conduct audits and investigations , according to their respective competences . ### contracts , grant agreements and grant decisions , resulting from the implementation of this decision shall contain provisions expressly empowering the member states , the commission , aala , the court of auditors and olaf to conduct audits and investigations , according to their respective competences .


### by 31 december 2017 the commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the aal programme . the commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the commission . the commission shall send that report to the european parliament and to the council by 30 june 2018 . ### by 31 december 2017 the commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the aal programme using appropriate and realistic benchmarks , which should include a gender equality dimension , as to determine if the aal programme has been successful . the commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the commission . the commission shall send that report to the european parliament and to the council by 30 june 2018 .


### where , in the course of carrying out the checks referred to in article 6 or as a result of information received , market surveillance authorities have sufficient reason to believe that a product that is placed or made available on the market or is used in the course of the provision of a service may present a risk , they shall carry out a risk assessment in relation to that product taking account of the considerations and criteria set out in article 13 . ### where , in the course of carrying out the checks referred to in article 6 or as a result of information received , market surveillance authorities have sufficient reason to believe that a product that is placed or made available on the market or is used in the course of the provision of a service may be non - compliant or present a risk , they shall carry out a risk assessment in relation to the product concerned covering the requirements laid down in the applicable union legislation and , where necessary , the considerations and criteria set out in article 13 .


### regardless whether the risk assessment shows that the product in fact presents a risk , market surveillance authorities shall require the economic operator to rectify the formal non - compliance . if the economic operator fails to do so , market surveillance authorities shall ensure that the product is withdrawn or recalled . ### regardless whether the risk assessment shows that the product in fact presents a risk , market surveillance authorities shall require the economic operator to rectify the formal non - compliance . if the economic operator fails to do so , market surveillance authorities may , if appropriate , withdraw or recall the product in question until the non - compliance is rectified .


### on receiving a notification , the commission shall communicate it to the other member states . if the notification does not satisfy the requirements set out in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 , the commission may suspend it . ### on receiving a notification , the commission shall communicate it to the other member states . if the notification does not satisfy the administrative requirements set out in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 , the commission may suspend it .


### council position it is necessary to lay down methods for the sampling and analysis of textile products in order to exclude any possibility of objections to the methods used . the methods used for official tests carried out in the member states to determine the fibre composition of textile products composed of binary and ternary fibre mixtures should be uniform , as regards both the pre - treatment of the sample and its quantitative analysis . it is appropriate that the methods set out to that end in this regulation be turned into harmonised standards . therefore , the commission should manage the transition from the current system , which is based on the methods set out in this regulation , to a harmonised standard - based system . the use of uniform methods of analysis of textile products composed of binary and ternary fibre mixtures will facilitate the free movement of those products , and thereby improve the functioning of the internal market . ### it is necessary to lay down methods for the sampling and analysis of textile products in order to exclude any possibility of objections to the methods used . the methods used for official tests carried out in the member states to determine the fibre composition of textile products composed of binary and ternary fibre mixtures should be uniform , as regards both the pre - treatment of the sample and its quantitative analysis . in order to simplify this regulation and adapt the uniform methods set out therein to technical progress , it is appropriate that those methods be turned into european standards . therefore , the commission should manage the transition from the current system , which is based on the methods set out in this regulation , to a european standard - based system . the use of uniform methods of analysis of textile products composed of binary and ternary fibre mixtures will facilitate the free movement of those products , and thereby improve the functioning of the internal market .


### council position 3 . this regulation shall not apply to textile products which are contracted out to persons working in their own homes , or to independent firms that make up work from materials supplied without the property therein being transferred for consideration . ### this regulation shall not apply to textile products which are made up by self - employed tailors who work from their own homes or run independent firms .


### the labelling and marking of textile products shall be durable , easily legible , visible and accessible and , in the case of a label , securely attached . ### the labelling and marking of textile products shall be durable , easily legible throughout the product ' s normal or reasonably foreseeable period of use , visible and accessible and , in the case of a label , securely attached . in this regard the commission shall investigate the establishment of a european standard to specify the provisions laid down in the second subparagraph , in order for economic operators to be unmistakably in compliance with those provisions .


### to tap the energy savings potential in certain market segments where energy audits are generally not offered commercially , member states should ensure that energy audits are available . energy audits should be mandatory and regular for large enterprises , as energy savings can be significant . ### to tap the energy efficiency and savings potential in certain market segments where energy audits are generally not offered commercially , member states should ensure that energy audits are available . energy audits should be mandatory and regular for large enterprises , as energy savings can be significant . furthermore , member states should take positive steps to encourage energy efficiency and savings in these market segments . first by encouraging electricity and gas distributors to restructure their tariffs and second by reviewing the application of variable rates of vat .


### allow obligated parties to count savings obtained in a given year as if they had instead been obtained in any of the two previous or two following years . ### allow obligated parties to count efficiency gains obtained in a given year as if they had instead been obtained in any of the two previous or two following years .


### member states shall ensure that final customers for electricity , natural gas , district heating or cooling and district - supplied domestic hot water are provided with individual meters that accurately measure and allow to make available their actual energy consumption and provide information on actual time of use , in accordance with annex vi . ### when smart meters are installed , member states shall ensure that final customers for electricity , natural gas , district heating or cooling and district - supplied domestic hot water are provided , in a cost - effective manner , with individual meters that accurately measure and allow to make available their actual energy consumption and provide information on actual time of use , in accordance with annex vi . information should be in a format that enables consumers to best understand their energy use .


### the threshold conditions related to the availability of heat load set out in point 1 of annex viii are not met ; ### a cost - benefit analysis carried out for the individual installation shows that the costs outweigh the benefits in comparison with the full life - cycle costs , including infrastructure investment , of providing the same amount of electricity and heat with separate heating or cooling ; or


### the threshold conditions related to the availability of heat load set out in point 1 of annex viii are not met ; ### the requirement is technically not feasible due to e . g . the non - availability of heat load set out in point 1 of annex viii ;


### a cost - benefit analysis shows that the costs outweigh the benefits in comparison with the full life - cycle costs , including infrastructure investment , of providing the same amount of electricity and heat with separate heating or cooling . ### the threshold conditions related to the availability of additional heat load set out in point 1 of annex viii are not met .


### a cost - benefit analysis shows that the costs outweigh the benefits in comparison with the full life - cycle costs , including infrastructure investment , of providing the same amount of electricity and heat with separate heating or cooling . ### a cost - benefit analysis shows that the project is not cost - effective taking into account the full life - cycle costs , including infrastructure investment , of providing the same amount of electricity and heat with separate heating or cooling ;


### member states may lay down conditions for exemption from the provisions of paragraph 6 when : ### member states shall lay down conditions for exemption from the provisions of paragraph 6 when


### the threshold conditions related to the availability of heat load set out in point 1 of annex viii are not met ; or ### the requirement is technically not feasible due to e . g . the non - availability of heat load set out in point 1 of annex viii ; or


### member states shall ensure that , subject to requirements relating to the maintenance of the reliability and safety of the grid , based on transparent and non - discriminatory criteria defined by the competent national authorities , transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory : ### member states shall ensure that , subject to requirements relating to the maintenance of the reliability and safety of the grid , cost - effectiveness and based on transparent and non - discriminatory criteria defined by the competent national authorities , transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory :


### member states shall ensure that , subject to requirements relating to the maintenance of the reliability and safety of the grid , based on transparent and non - discriminatory criteria defined by the competent national authorities , transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory : ### member states shall ensure that , subject to requirements relating to the maintenance of the reliability and safety of the grid , based on transparent and non - discriminatory criteria defined by the national energy regulatory authorities , transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory :


### network tariffs shall be available that support dynamic pricing for demand response measures by final customers , including : ### network tariffs shall be available that allow the market to offer dynamic pricing for demand response measures by final customers , such as :


### in order to allow for more flexibility while ensuring greater legal certainty with regard to the means of representation of trademarks , the requirement of graphic representability should be deleted from the definition of a european trade mark . a sign should be permitted to be represented in any appropriate form , and thus not necessarily by graphic means , as long as the representation enables the competent authorities and the public to determine with precision and clarity the precise subject matter of protection . ### in order to allow for more flexibility while ensuring greater legal certainty with regard to the means of representation of trademarks , the requirement of graphic representability should be deleted from the definition of a european trade mark . a sign should be permitted to be represented in any appropriate form , and thus not necessarily by graphic means , as long as the sign is capable of being represented in a manner which is clear , precise , self - contained , easily accessible , durable and objective . a sign is therefore permitted in any appropriate form , taking account of generally available technology and enables the competent authorities and the public to determine the subject matter of protection .


### paragraph 1 shall apply notwithstanding that the grounds of non - registrability obtain : in only part of the union ; only where a trade mark in a foreign language or script is translated or transcribed in any script or official language of a member state . ### paragraph 1 shall apply notwithstanding that the grounds of non - registrability obtain in only part of the union .


### the agency shall define , elaborate and coordinate common projects of union interest with regard to the areas referred to in paragraph 1 . the project definition shall contain the specific obligations and responsibilities of each participating industrial property office of the member states and the benelux office for intellectual property . ### the management board shall define and elaborate common projects of union interest with regard to the areas referred to in paragraph 1 . the project definition shall set out the specific obligations and responsibilities of each participating industrial property office of the member states and the benelux office for intellectual property . throughout all phases of the common projects , the agency shall coordinate the common projects and consult with representatives from users .