### the manufacturer of an implantable device shall provide together with the device an implant card which shall be made available to the particular patient who has been implanted with the device . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 89 identifying for which implantable devices the manufacturer shall provide together with the device an implant card , which can be provided by electronic form or other means containing the information referred to in paragraph 2 which shall be made available to the particular patient who has been implanted with the device .


### labels shall be provided in a human - readable format but may be supplemented by machine - readable forms , such as radio - frequency identification or bar codes . ### labels shall be provided in a human - readable format and shall be supplemented by machine - readable forms , such as radio - frequency identification or bar codes .


### if in the course of the post - market surveillance a need for corrective action is identified , the manufacturer shall implement the appropriate measures . ### if in the course of the post - market surveillance a need for corrective action is identified , the manufacturer shall implement the appropriate measures , including the immediate reporting to the european databank on medical devices set up by the commission decision 2010 / 227 / eu .


### in the case of investigational devices , that the statement referred to in point 4 . 1 of chapter ii of annex xiv is issued . ### in the case of investigational devices , that the statement referred to in point 4 . 1 of chapter ii of annex xiv is issued and the obligations on serious adverse events reporting are fulfilled .


### provisional duties may be imposed if proceedings have been initiated in accordance with article 5 , if a notice has been given to that effect and interested parties have been given adequate opportunities to submit information and make comments in accordance with article 5 , if a provisional affirmative determination has been made of dumping and consequent injury to the community industry , and if the community interest calls for intervention to prevent such injury . the provisional duties shall be imposed no earlier than 60 days from the initiation of the proceedings but no later than nine months from the initiation of the proceedings . ### provisional duties may be imposed if proceedings have been initiated in accordance with article 5 , if a notice has been given to that effect and interested parties have been given adequate opportunities to submit information and make comments in accordance with article 5 , if a provisional affirmative determination has been made of dumping and consequent injury to the union industry , and if the union interest calls for intervention to prevent such injury . the provisional duties shall be imposed only in the last week of the seven - month period starting from the initiation of the proceedings .


### provisional duties shall not be applied within a period of two weeks after the information is sent to interested parties under article 19a . the provision of such information shall not prejudice any subsequent decision that may be taken by the commission . ### provisional duties shall not be applied within a period of two weeks that can be extended in exceptional cases , as defined in the guidelines , to four weeks maximum after the information is sent to interested parties under article 19a . the provision of such information shall not prejudice any subsequent decision that may be taken by the commission .


### provisional duties shall not be applied within a period of two weeks after the information is sent to interested parties under article 29b . the provision of such information shall not prejudice any subsequent decision that may be taken by the commission . ### provisional duties shall not be applied within a period of 10 working days after the information is sent to interested parties under article 29b . the provision of such information shall not prejudice any subsequent decision that may be taken by the commission .


### in order to ensure effective measures to fight against retaliation , union producers should be able to rely on the regulations without fear of retaliation by third parties . existing provisions , under special circumstances , provide for the initiation of an investigation without having received a complaint , where sufficient evidence of the existence of dumping , countervailable subsidies , injury and causal link exists . such special circumstances should include threat of retaliation . ### in order to ensure effective measures to fight against retaliation , union producers should be able to rely on the regulations without fear of retaliation by third countries . existing provisions of the regulations , under special circumstances , provide for the initiation of an investigation without having received a complaint , where sufficient evidence of the existence of dumping , countervailable subsidies , injury and causal link exists . such special circumstances should include threat of retaliation by third countries .


### in order to ensure effective measures to fight against retaliation , union producers should be able to rely on the regulations without fear of retaliation by third parties . existing provisions , under special circumstances , provide for the initiation of an investigation without having received a complaint , where sufficient evidence of the existence of dumping , countervailable subsidies , injury and causal link exists . such special circumstances should include threat of retaliation . ### in order to ensure effective measures to fight against retaliation , union producers should be able to rely on the regulations without fear of retaliation by third countries . existing provisions of the regulations , under special circumstances , provide for the initiation of an investigation without having received a complaint , where sufficient evidence of the existence of dumping , countervailable subsidies , injury and causal link exists . such special circumstances should include threat of retaliation by third countries . the launch of ex - officio investigations by the commission should , however , remain the exception .


### non - discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation and equality between women and men are values common to the member states . combating all forms of discrimination is an ongoing goal which requires coordinated action , including by the allocation of funding . ### respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , including the rights of persons belonging to minorities are values common to the member states . combating all forms of discrimination is a goal which requires coordinated action , including by the allocation of funding .


### article 4 , article 8 and , article 9 and article 10 and shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 500 new light commercial vehicles registered in the eu in the previous calendar year . ### article 4 , article 8 and , article 9 and article 10 and shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 1000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the eu in the previous calendar year .


### in recognition of the disproportionate impacts on the smallest manufacturers resulting from the compliance with the specific emissions targets defined on the basis of the utility of the vehicle , high administrative burden of the derogation procedure and only marginal benefit in terms of co2 reduction of the vehicles sold by these manufacturers , producers responsible annually for less than 500 new light commercial vehicles are excluded from the scope of the specific emissions target and the excess emissions premium . ### in recognition of the disproportionate impacts on the smallest manufacturers resulting from the compliance with the specific emissions targets defined on the basis of the utility of the vehicle , high administrative burden of the derogation procedure and only marginal benefit in terms of co2 reduction of the vehicles sold by these manufacturers , producers responsible annually for less than 1000 new light commercial vehicles are excluded from the scope of the specific emissions target and the excess emissions premium .


### end - users shall be free to access and distribute information and content , run applications and use services of their choice via their internet access service . end - users shall be free to enter into agreements on data volumes and speeds with providers of internet access services and , in accordance with any such agreements relative to data volumes , to avail of any offers by providers of internet content , applications and services . ### end - users shall be free to access and distribute information and content , run applications and use services and devices of their choice , irrespective of their origin or destination , via their internet access service .


### member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to oblige undertakings providing public electronic communications networks and / or publicly available electronic communications services to inter alia : provide applicable tariff information to subscribers regarding any number or service subject to particular pricing conditions ; with respect to individual categories of services , national regulatory authorities may require such information to be provided immediately prior to connecting the call ; inform subscribers of any change to access to emergency services or caller location information in the service to which they have subscribed ; inform subscribers of any change to conditions limiting access to and / or use of services and applications , where such conditions are permitted under national law in accordance with community law ; provide information on any procedures put in place by the provider to measure and shape traffic so as to avoid filling or overfilling a network link , and on how those procedures could impact on service quality ; inform subscribers of their right to determine whether or not to include their personal data in a directory , and of the types of data concerned , in accordance with article 12 of directive 2002 / 58 / ec ; and regularly inform disabled subscribers of details of products and services designed for them . if deemed appropriate , national regulatory authorities may promote self or co - regulatory measures prior to imposing any obligation . ### article 21 is replaced by the following : ‘ 3 . member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to oblige undertakings providing public electronic communications networks and / or publicly available electronic communications services to inter alia : provide applicable tariff information to subscribers regarding any number or service subject to particular pricing conditions ; with respect to individual categories of services , national regulatory authorities may require such information to be provided immediately prior to connecting the call ; provide end - users with access to emergency services and caller location information for all relevant services offered , any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , and any changes thereto ; provide information on internet access services , where offered , specifying the following : for fixed data links , the estimated available download and upload data speeds in the end - user ' s member state of residence , and for mobile data , the average estimated download and upload speeds that might be experienced from normal wireless network coverage , and the speed ranges that might be experienced ; details of unit data pricing plans , pricing plans for bulk data and any applicable thresholds . for data volumes above thresholds : unit or bulk pricing on an ad hoc or lasting basis and any data speed limitations that may be applied ; how end - users can monitor the current level of their consumption , and set any voluntary limitations ; a clear and comprehensible explanation as to how any data volume limitation , the actually available speed and other quality parameters , and the simultaneous use of specialised services , may in practice have an impact on the use of content , applications and services ; information on any procedures put in place by the provider to measure and shape traffic including an indication of the underlying communication inspection methods used for reasonable traffic management measures and information on how those procedures could impact on service quality , end - users’ privacy and the protection of personal data ; inform consumers , and end - users where applicable , of their right to determine whether or not to include their personal data in a directory , and of the types of data concerned , in accordance with article 12 of directive 2002 / 58 / ec ; and regularly inform disabled consumers , and end - users , where applicable , of details of products and services designed for them and the measures taken to ensure equivalence in access ; if deemed appropriate , national regulatory authorities may promote self - or co - regulatory measures prior to imposing any obligation . ’


### end - users shall also be free to agree with either providers of electronic communications to the public or with providers of content , applications and services on the provision of specialised services with an enhanced quality of service . in order to enable the provision of specialised services to end - users , providers of content , applications and services and providers of electronic communications to the public shall be free to enter into agreements with each other to transmit the related data volumes or traffic as specialised services with a defined quality of service or dedicated capacity . the provision of specialised services shall not impair in a recurring or continuous manner the general quality of internet access services . ### national regulatory authorities shall ensure that end - users are free to enjoy specialised services delivered by providers of electronic communications services or providers of content , applications and services . providers of electronic communication services or providers of content , applications and services shall be allowed to offer specialised services in addition to internet access services , provided that such offers are not to the detriment of internet access services , or their performance , affordability , or quality .


### the exercise of the freedoms provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be facilitated by the provision of complete information in accordance with article 25 , article 26 , and article 27 and . ### end - users shall be provided with complete information in accordance with article 20 , article 21 and article 21a of directive 2002 / 22 / ec , including information on any reasonable traffic management measures applied that might affect access to and distribution of information , content , applications and services as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2 .


### national regulatory authorities shall encourage the provision of comparable information to enable end - users and consumers to make an independent evaluation of the cost of alternative usage patterns , for instance by means of interactive guides or similar techniques . where such facilities are not available on the market free of charge or at a reasonable price , member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to make such guides or techniques available themselves or through third party procurement . third parties shall have a right to use , free of charge , the information published by undertakings providing electronic communications networks and / or publicly available electronic communications services for the purposes of selling or making available such interactive guides or similar techniques . ### article 21 is replaced by the following : ‘ 2 . national regulatory authorities shall ensure that end - users have access to independent evaluation tools to enable them to compare the performance of electronic communications network access and services and the cost of alternative usage patterns . where such facilities are not available on the market free of charge or at a reasonable price , member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to make such guides or techniques available themselves or through third party procurement . third parties shall have a right to use , free of charge , the information published by undertakings providing electronic communications networks and / or publicly available electronic communications services for the purposes of selling or making available such interactive guides or similar techniques . ’


### member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to oblige undertakings providing public electronic communications networks and / or publicly available electronic communications services to publish transparent , comparable , adequate and up - to - date information on applicable prices and tariffs , on any charges due on termination of a contract and on standard terms and conditions in respect of access to , and use of , services provided by them to end - users and consumers in accordance with annex ii . such information shall be published in a clear , comprehensive and easily accessible form . national regulatory authorities may specify additional requirements regarding the form in which such information is to be published . ### article 21 is replaced by the following : ‘ 1 . member states shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to oblige undertakings providing public electronic communications networks and / or publicly available electronic communications services to publish transparent , comparable , adequate and up - to - date information on applicable prices and tariffs , on any charges due on termination of a contract and on standard terms and conditions in respect of access to , and use of , services provided by them to end - users in accordance with annex ii . such information shall be published in a clear , comprehensive and easily accessible form and shall be updated regularly . any differentiation in the conditions applied to consumers and other end - users shall be made explicit . national regulatory authorities may specify additional requirements regarding the form in which such information is to be published , including the introduction of language requirements so as to ensure that such information is easily understood by the end - user . member states shall ensure that providers of electronic communications to the public are obliged upon request to supply the information , to the relevant national regulatory authorities , in advance of its publication . ’


### ' 1 . member states shall ensure that , when subscribing to services providing connection to a public communications network and / or publicly available electronic communications services , consumers , and other end - users so requesting , have a right to a contract with an undertaking or undertakings providing such connection and / or services . the contract shall specify in a clear , comprehensive and easily accessible form at least : the identity and address of the undertaking ; the services provided , including in particular , — whether or not access to emergency services and caller location information is being provided , and any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , — information on any other conditions limiting access to and / or use of services and applications , where such conditions are permitted under national law in accordance with community law , — the minimum service quality levels offered , namely the time for the initial connection and , where appropriate , other quality of service parameters , as defined by the national regulatory authorities , — information on any procedures put in place by the undertaking to measure and shape traffic so as to avoid filling or overfilling a network link , and information on how those procedures could impact on service quality , — the types of maintenance service offered and customer support services provided , as well as the means of contacting these services , — any restrictions imposed by the provider on the use of terminal equipment supplied ; where an obligation exists under article 25 , the subscriber ' s options as to whether or not to include his or her personal data in a directory , and the data concerned ; details of prices and tariffs , the means by which up - to - date information on all applicable tariffs and maintenance charges may be obtained , payment methods offered and any differences in costs due to payment method ; the duration of the contract and the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , including : — any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms , — any charges related to portability of numbers and other identifiers , — any charges due on termination of the contract , including any cost recovery with respect to terminal equipment , any compensation and the refund arrangements which apply if contracted service quality levels are not met ; the means of initiating procedures for the settlement of disputes in accordance with article 34 ; the type of action that might be taken by the undertaking in reaction to security or integrity incidents or threats and vulnerabilities . member states may also require that the contract include any information which may be provided by the relevant public authorities for this purpose on the use of electronic communications networks and services to engage in unlawful activities or to disseminate harmful content , and on the means of protection against risks to personal security , privacy and personal data , referred to in article 21 and relevant to the service provided . ' ### article 20 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . member states shall ensure that , when subscribing to services providing connection to a public communications network and / or publicly available electronic communications services , consumers , and other end - users so requesting , have a right to a contract with an undertaking or undertakings providing such connection and / or services . the contract shall specify at least the following information . the identity , address and contact information of the undertaking and , if different , the address and contact information for any complaints ; the main characteristics of the services provided , including in particular , — the specific tariff plan or tariff plans to which the contract applies and , for each such tariff plan , the types of services offered , including the volumes of communications ; — whether and in which member state access to emergency services and caller location information is being provided , and any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , — the minimum service quality levels offered , namely the time for the initial connection and , where appropriate , other quality of service parameters , as defined by the national regulatory authorities , — the types of after - sales services , maintenance service and customer support services provided , the conditions and charges for these services , and the means of contacting these services , — any restrictions imposed by the provider on the use of terminal equipment supplied , including information on unlocking the terminal equipment and any charges involved if the contract is terminated ; where an obligation exists under article 25 , the subscriber ' s options as to whether or not to include his or her personal data in a directory , and the data concerned ; details of prices and tariffs including taxes and additional charges that may possibly be levied , the means by which up - to - date information on all applicable tariffs and maintenance charges may be obtained ; payment methods offered and any differences in costs due to payment method , and available facilities to safeguard bill transparency and monitor the level of consumption ; the duration of the contract and the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , including : — any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms , — any charges related to switching and portability of numbers and other identifiers , including compensation arrangements for delay or abuse of switching ; — any charges due on termination of the contract , including any cost recovery with respect to terminal equipment and other promotional advantages , any compensation and the refund arrangements , including , where applicable , an explicit reference to statutory rights of the consumer which apply if contracted service quality levels are not met ; the means of initiating procedures for the settlement of disputes , including cross - border disputes , in accordance with article 34 ; details on how disabled end - users can obtain information on products and services designed for them ; the type of action that might be taken by the undertaking in reaction to security or integrity incidents or threats and vulnerabilities . member states may also require that the contract include any information which may be provided by the relevant public authorities for this purpose on the use of electronic communications networks and services to engage in unlawful activities or to disseminate harmful content , and on the means of protection against risks to personal security , privacy and personal data , referred to in article 21 and relevant to the service provided . '


### member states shall ensure that , when subscribing to services providing connection to a public communications network and / or publicly available electronic communications services , consumers , and other end - users so requesting , have a right to a contract with an undertaking or undertakings providing such connection and / or services . the contract shall specify in a clear , comprehensive and easily accessible form at least : the identity and address of the undertaking ; the services provided , including in particular , — whether or not access to emergency services and caller location information is being provided , and any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , — information on any other conditions limiting access to and / or use of services and applications , where such conditions are permitted under national law in accordance with community law , — the minimum service quality levels offered , namely the time for the initial connection and , where appropriate , other quality of service parameters , as defined by the national regulatory authorities , — information on any procedures put in place by the undertaking to measure and shape traffic so as to avoid filling or overfilling a network link , and information on how those procedures could impact on service quality , — the types of maintenance service offered and customer support services provided , as well as the means of contacting these services , — any restrictions imposed by the provider on the use of terminal equipment supplied ; where an obligation exists under article 25 , the subscriber ' s options as to whether or not to include his or her personal data in a directory , and the data concerned ; details of prices and tariffs , the means by which up - to - date information on all applicable tariffs and maintenance charges may be obtained , payment methods offered and any differences in costs due to payment method ; the duration of the contract and the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , including : — any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms , — any charges related to portability of numbers and other identifiers , — any charges due on termination of the contract , including any cost recovery with respect to terminal equipment , any compensation and the refund arrangements which apply if contracted service quality levels are not met ; the means of initiating procedures for the settlement of disputes in accordance with article 34 ; the type of action that might be taken by the undertaking in reaction to security or integrity incidents or threats and vulnerabilities . member states may also require that the contract include any information which may be provided by the relevant public authorities for this purpose on the use of electronic communications networks and services to engage in unlawful activities or to disseminate harmful content , and on the means of protection against risks to personal security , privacy and personal data , referred to in article 21 and relevant to the service provided . ### article 20 is replaced by the following : ‘ 1 . member states shall ensure that , when subscribing to services providing connection to a public communications network and / or publicly available electronic communications services , consumers , and other end - users so requesting , have a right to a contract with an undertaking or undertakings providing such connection and / or services . the contract shall specify at least the following information . the identity , address and contact information of the undertaking and , if different , the address and contact information for any complaints ; the main characteristics of the services provided , including in particular , — the specific tariff plan or tariff plans to which the contract applies and , for each such tariff plan , the types of services offered , including the volumes of communications ; — whether and in which member state access to emergency services and caller location information is being provided , and any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , — the minimum service quality levels offered , namely the time for the initial connection and , where appropriate , other quality of service parameters , as defined by the national regulatory authorities , — the types of after - sales services , maintenance service and customer support services provided , the conditions and charges for these services , and the means of contacting these services , — any restrictions imposed by the provider on the use of terminal equipment supplied , including information on unlocking the terminal equipment and any charges involved if the contract is terminated before the end of the minimum contract period ; where an obligation exists under article 25 , the subscriber ' s options as to whether or not to include his or her personal data in a directory , and the data concerned ; details of prices and tariffs including taxes and additional charges that may possibly be levied , the means by which up - to - date information on all applicable tariffs and maintenance charges may be obtained ; payment methods offered and any differences in costs due to payment method , and available facilities to safeguard bill transparency and monitor the level of consumption ; the duration of the contract and the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , including : — any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms , — any charges related to switching and portability of numbers and other identifiers , including compensation arrangements for delay or abuse of switching ; — any charges due on early termination of the contract , including any cost recovery with respect to terminal equipment and other promotional advantages , any compensation and the refund arrangements , including , where applicable , an explicit reference to statutory rights of the consumer which apply if contracted service quality levels are not met ; the means of initiating procedures for the settlement of disputes , including cross - border disputes , in accordance with article 34 ; details on how disabled end - users can obtain information on products and services designed for them ; the type of action that might be taken by the undertaking in reaction to security or integrity incidents or threats and vulnerabilities . member states may also require that the contract include any information which may be provided by the relevant public authorities for this purpose on the use of electronic communications networks and services to engage in unlawful activities or to disseminate harmful content , and on the means of protection against risks to personal security , privacy and personal data , referred to in article 21 and relevant to the service provided . ’


### within the limits of any contractually agreed data volumes or speeds for internet access services , providers of internet access services shall not restrict the freedoms provided for in paragraph 1 by blocking , slowing down , degrading or discriminating against specific content , applications or services , or specific classes thereof , except in cases where it is necessary to apply reasonable traffic management measures . reasonable traffic management measures shall be transparent , non - discriminatory , proportionate and necessary to : implement a legislative provision or a court order , or prevent or impede serious crimes ; b ) preserve the integrity and security of the network , services provided via this network , and the end - users ' terminals ; c ) prevent the transmission of unsolicited communications to end - users who have given their prior consent to such restrictive measures ; d ) minimise the effects of temporary or exceptional network congestion provided that equivalent types of traffic are treated equally . reasonable traffic management shall only entail processing of data that is necessary and proportionate to achieve the purposes set out in this paragraph . ### providers of internet access services shall not restrict the freedoms provided for in paragraph 1 by discriminating against , restricting , or otherwise interfering with the transmission of internet traffic except in cases where it is necessary to apply reasonable traffic management measures or to implement a court order . such measures shall be set by transparent procedures , not be maintained longer than strictly necessary and provide adequate safeguards ; in particular to ensure that any restrictions are limited to what is necessary , non - discriminatory and proportionate . those safeguards shall be subject to periodic review and include the possibility of judicial redress . reasonable traffic management shall only entail processing of data that is necessary and proportionate to achieve the purposes set out in this article .


### as this regulation harmonises only certain sector - specific rules , it should be without prejudice to the general consumer protection rules , as established by union acts and national legislation implementing them . ### this regulation should be without prejudice to the general consumer protection rules , as established by union acts and national legislation implementing them .


### national regulatory authorities shall closely monitor and ensure the effective ability of end - users to benefit from the freedoms provided for in article 23&#160 ; and , compliance with article 23&#160 ; , and the continued availability of non - discriminatory internet access services at levels of quality that reflect advances in technology and that are not impaired by specialised services . they shall , in cooperation with other competent national authorities , also monitor the effects of specialised services on cultural diversity and innovation . national regulatory authorities shall report on an annual basis to the commission and berec on their monitoring and findings . ### national regulatory authorities shall closely monitor and ensure the effective ability of end - users to benefit from the freedoms provided for in article 23&#160 ; and , and the application of reasonable traffic management measures in compliance with article 23&#160 ; , taking the utmost account of the berec guidelines specified in paragraph 2 of this article and in paragraph 3a of article 21 of the directive 2002 / 22 / ec . reasonable traffic management measures shall be subject to periodic review to reflect advances in technology . national regulatory authorities shall report on an annual basis to the commission and berec on their monitoring and findings .


### ' 1 . member states shall ensure that , when subscribing to services providing connection to a public communications network and / or publicly available electronic communications services , consumers , and other end - users so requesting , have a right to a contract with an undertaking or undertakings providing such connection and / or services . the contract shall specify in a clear , comprehensive and easily accessible form at least : the identity and address of the undertaking ; the services provided , including in particular , whether or not access to emergency services and caller location information is being provided , and any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , information on any other conditions limiting access to and / or use of services and applications , where such conditions are permitted under national law in accordance with community law , — the minimum service quality levels offered , namely the time for the initial connection and , where appropriate , other quality of service parameters , as defined by the national regulatory authorities , — information on any procedures put in place by the undertaking to measure and shape traffic so as to avoid filling or overfilling a network link , and information on how those procedures could impact on service quality , — the types of maintenance service offered and customer support services provided , as well as the means of contacting these services , — any restrictions imposed by the provider on the use of terminal equipment supplied ; where an obligation exists under article 25 , the subscriber’s options as to whether or not to include his or her personal data in a directory , and the data concerned ; details of prices and tariffs , the means by which up - to - date information on all applicable tariffs and maintenance charges may be obtained , payment methods offered and any differences in costs due to payment method ; the duration of the contract and the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , including : any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms ; — any charges related to portability of numbers and other identifiers , — any charges due on termination of the contract , including any cost recovery with respect to terminal equipment , any compensation and the refund arrangements which apply if contracted service quality levels are not met ; the means of initiating procedures for the settlement of disputes in accordance with article 34 ; the type of action that might be taken by the provider in reaction to security or integrity incidents or threats and vulnerabilities . member states may also require that the contract include any information which may be provided by the relevant public authorities for this purpose on the use of electronic communications networks and services to engage in unlawful activities or to disseminate harmful content , and on the means of protection against risks to personal security , privacy and personal data , referred to in article 21 and relevant to the service provided . ' ### article 20c is amended as follows : ' 1 . member states shall ensure that , when subscribing to services providing connection to a public communications network and / or publicly available electronic communications services , consumers , and other end - users so requesting , have a right to a contract with an undertaking or undertakings providing such connection and / or services . the contract shall specify in a clear , comprehensive and easily accessible form at least : the identity , address and contact information of the undertaking and , if different , the address and contact information for any complaints ; the main characteristics of the services provided , in particular : – the specific tariff plan or tariff plans to which the contract applies and , for each such tariff plan , the types of services offered , including the volumes of communications ; – in the case of tariff plans with a pre - set volume of communications , the possibility for consumers to defer any unused volume from the preceding billing period ; – access to emergency services and caller location information for all relevant services offered , any limitations on the provision of emergency services under article 26 , and any changes thereto ; – the minimum service quality levels offered , namely the time for the initial connection and , where appropriate , other quality of service parameters , as defined by the national regulatory authorities ; – the types of after - sales services , maintenance service and customer support services provided , the conditions and charges for these services , as well as the means of contacting these services ; any restrictions imposed by the provider on the use of terminal equipment supplied , including information on unlocking the terminal equipment and any charges involved if the contract is terminated before the end of the minimum contract period ; – on demand , free of charge , and provided that no technical incompatibility has been identified , the technical information necessary for the end - user to ensure the proper functioning of his or her chosen terminal equipment for all the services foreseen in his or her contract ; where an obligation exists under article 25 , the subscriber’s options as to whether or not to include his or her personal data in a directory , and the data concerned ; details of prices and tariffs , including taxes and additional charges that may possibly be levied , the means by which up - to - date information on all applicable tariffs and maintenance charges may be obtained ; payment methods offered and any differences in costs due to payment method , and available facilities to safeguard bill transparency and monitor the level of consumption ; the duration of the contract and the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , including : – any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms ; – any charges related to switching and portability of numbers and other identifiers , including compensation arrangements for delay or abuse of switching ; – any charges due on early termination of the contract , including any cost recovery with respect to terminal equipment and other promotional advantages ; any compensation and the refund arrangements , including , where applicable , an explicit reference to statutory rights of the consumer which apply if contracted service quality levels are not met ; the means of initiating procedures for the settlement of disputes , including cross - border disputes , in accordance with article 34 ; details on how disabled end - users can obtain information on products and services designed for them ; the type of action that might be taken by the provider in reaction to security or integrity incidents or threats and vulnerabilities . member states may also require that the contract include any information which may be provided by the relevant public authorities for this purpose on the use of electronic communications networks and services to engage in unlawful activities or to disseminate harmful content , and on the means of protection against risks to personal security , privacy and personal data , referred to in article 21 and relevant to the service provided . '


### articles 20 , 21 , 22 and 30 are deleted . ### article 22 is deleted .


### as this regulation harmonises only certain sector - specific rules , it should be without prejudice to the general consumer protection rules , as established by union acts and national legislation implementing them . ### this regulation should be without prejudice to the general consumer protection rules , as established by union acts and national legislation implementing them , in particular directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and of the council24a . __________________ 24a directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on consumer rights , amending council directive 93 / 13 / eec and directive 1999 / 44 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council directive 85 / 577 / eec and directive 97 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and of the council .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that additional leave is granted in the case of premature childbirth , children hospitalised at birth , children with disabilities and multiple births . the duration of the additional leave should be proportionate and allow the special needs of the mother and the child / children to be accommodated . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that fully paid additional maternity leave is granted in specific situations such as in the case of premature childbirth , stillbirth , caesarean section , children hospitalised at birth , children with disabilities , mothers with disabilities , teenage mothers , multiple births or births occurring within 18 months of the previous birth . the duration of the additional maternity leave after confinement should be proportionate and allow the special needs of the mother and the child / children to be accommodated .


### the member states shall take the necessary measures to prohibit the dismissal and all preparations for a dismissal of workers within the meaning of article 2 during the period from the beginning of their pregnancy to the end of the maternity leave provided for in article 8 , save in exceptional cases not connected with their condition which are permitted under national legislation and / or practice and , where applicable , provided that the competent authority has given its consent . ### the member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers cannot , for reasons of their own convenience , interrupt maternity or paternity leave or leave to care for a child , and to prohibit the dismissal and all preparations for a dismissal of workers within the meaning of article 2 during the period from the beginning of their pregnancy to at least six months following the end of the maternity leave provided for in article 8 . dismissal during that period shall be presumed to have arisen on grounds of discrimination and shall be duly specified in writing , save in exceptional cases not connected with their condition , which are permitted under national legislation and / or practice and , where applicable , provided that the competent authority has given its consent .


### this directive lays down minimum requirements and thus offers the member states the option of introducing or maintaining more favourable provisions . the implementation of this directive should not serve to justify any regression in relation to the situation prevailing in each member state . ### this directive lays down minimum requirements and thus offers the member states the option of introducing or maintaining more favourable provisions . the implementation of this directive should not serve to justify any regression in relation to the situation prevailing in each member state , in particular in relation to national laws which , by combining parental leave and maternity leave , provide for an entitlement to the mother of at least 24 weeks of leave allocated before and / or after confinement , and remunerated at least at the level provided for in this directive with due consideration to national legislation . member states that have not already done so are strongly encouraged to take the appropriate measures to ensure equal treatment of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding , in the public and private sectors , as well as for workers who do not fall within the definitions contained in article 2 of directive 92 / 85 / eec , so as to maximise the benefits of higher fertility rates and higher women’s employment . to that end tax incentives for employers should be considered .


### the member states shall take the necessary measures to prohibit the dismissal and all preparations for a dismissal of workers within the meaning of article 2 during the period from the beginning of their pregnancy to the end of the maternity leave provided for in article 8 , save in exceptional cases not connected with their condition which are permitted under national legislation and / or practice and , where applicable , provided that the competent authority has given its consent . ### the member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that employers cannot , for reasons of their own convenience , interrupt maternity leave to care for a child , and to prohibit the dismissal and all preparations for a dismissal of workers within the meaning of article 2 during the period from the beginning of their pregnancy to at least six months following the end of the maternity leave provided for in article 8 . dismissal during that period shall be formally justified and shall be duly specified in writing , save in exceptional cases not connected with their condition , which are permitted under national legislation and / or practice and , where applicable , provided that the competent authority has given its consent .


### novel green innovation alliances and industrial symbiosis shall be fostered allowing industries to diversify , expand their business models , re - using their waste as a basis for new productions , e . g . co2 as carbon base for fine chemicals and alternative fuels . ### novel green innovation alliances and industrial symbiosis shall be fostered allowing industries to diversify , expand their business models , re - using their waste as a basis for new productions , e . g . using co2 as carbon base for fine chemicals and alternative fuels instead of fossil fuel carbon sources .


### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to cooperation with third countries , to responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers . ### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to a systemic approach of the spatial , urban and territorial issues , to climate change , healthy seas and oceans and sustainable development , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to the development of research into european legal systems , to cooperation with third countries , to ethical responsible research and innovation including the respect of equal opportunities between men and women in research , to more inclusive governance of research , to participatory research , to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession for both sexes and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers .


### research and innovation activities supported by horizon 2020 should respect fundamental ethical principles . the opinions of the european group on ethics in science and new technologies should be taken into account . research activities should also take into account article 13 tfeu and reduce the use of animals in research and testing , with a view ultimately to replacing animal use . all activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with article 168 tfeu . ### research and innovation activities supported by horizon 2020 should respect human rights and fundamental ethical principles . the opinions of the european group on ethics in science and new technologies should be taken into account . research activities should also take into account article 13 tfeu and reduce the use of animals in research and testing , with a view ultimately to replacing animal use . research activities funded by horizon 2020 should respect the legal provisions and customs of the member states . all activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with article 168 tfeu .


### the european commission does not explicitly solicit the use of human embryonic stem cells . the use of human stem cells , be they adult or embryonic , if any , depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent ethics review . no project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals from the member states . no activity should be funded that is forbidden in all member states . no activity should be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden . ### attention should be paid to the considerable differences between national legislations of member states with regard to research using human embryos and human embryonic stem cells . union research policy should not lead to harmonisation of national legislation of member states . the commission should remind its declaration , with regard to the seventh framework programme , to continue the current practice and not submit to the regulatory committee proposals for projects which destroy human embryos , including for the procurement of stem cells . 1 this commitment should be included in this regulation in order to ensure legal certainty and continuity . __________________ 1 point 12 of the commission statement regarding article 6 annexed to decision no 1982 / 2006 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the seventh framework programme of the european community for research , technological development and demonstration activities .


### key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early - stage researchers at post - graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups from different countries . this will improve career prospects for young post - graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors . ### key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early - stage researchers at post - graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups from different countries . full flexibility in terms of duration , host institution and number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project . this will improve career prospects for young post - graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors .


### the activities developed under horizon 2020 should aim at promoting equality between men and women in research and innovation , by addressing in particular the underlying causes of gender imbalance , by exploiting the full potential of both female and male researchers , and by integrating the gender dimension into the content of projects in order to improve the quality of research and stimulate innovation . activities should also aim at the implementation of the principles relating to the equality between women and men as laid down in articles 2 and 3 of the treaty on european union and article 8 tfeu . ### horizon 2020 funded research activities should comply with the eu acquis communautaire with regard to equal opportunities between men and women . horizon 2020 should pay attention to excellent science and to professional qualification of scientific and research personal of both sex involved in research and innovation . in order to assure the effective use of eu funding , the principal distinction for eu research funding should be the excellence of science project and the professional qualification of the research staff .


### the aim is to supply sufficient food , feed , biomass and other raw - materials , while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services , including coping with and mitigating climate change . the activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both resource - efficient and resilient , while at the same time developing of services , concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods . ### the aim is to supply sufficient food , feed , biomass and other raw - materials , while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services , including coping with and mitigating climate change . the activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both more resource - efficient and resilient , enhancing the quality and value of agricultural products , while at the same time developing services , concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods and rural innovative smes . knowledge development capacity and innovation transfers in agriculture shall aim at reversing the continuous decrease of the yield growth potential in europe , and create a virtuous cycle towards achieving a sustainable intensification of union agriculture production . with a view to reducing agriculture ' s carbon footprint , the importance of short supply chains should be underlined .


### specific activities shall include : understanding the determinants of health , improving health promotion and disease prevention ; understanding disease and improving diagnosis ; developing effective screening programmes and improving the assessment of disease susceptibility ; improving surveillance and preparedness ; developing better preventive vaccines ; using in - silico medicine for improving disease management and prediction ; treating disease ; transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions ; better use of health data ; active ageing , independent and assisted living ; individual empowerment for self - management of health ; promotion of integrated care ; improving scientific tools and methods to support policy making and regulatory needs ; and optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems and reducing inequalities by evidence based decision making and dissemination of best practice , and innovative technologies and approaches . ### specific activities shall include : ensuring long - term research programmes to ensure the full innovation cycle is covered , understanding the determinants of health , improving health promotion and disease prevention ; understanding disease and improving diagnosis ; developing effective screening programmes and improving the assessment of disease susceptibility ; improving surveillance and preparedness ; developing better preventive vaccines ; using in - silico medicine for improving disease management and prediction ; treating disease ; transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions ; better use of health data ; active ageing , independent and assisted living ; individual empowerment for self - management of health ; promotion of integrated care ; improving scientific tools and methods to support policy making and regulatory needs ; coordination to ensure sharing of expertise and knowledge between clinical disciplines given the interconnectiveness of diseases and increasing co - morbidity and in order to exchange knowledge , share resources and save costs ; and optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems and reducing inequalities by evidence based decision making and dissemination of best practice , and innovative technologies and approaches . where appropriate these activities shall take account of divergences amongst gender and genetic groupings .


### applying design and the development of converging technologies to create new business opportunities , including the preservation of materials with historical or cultural value . ### applying design and the development of converging technologies to create new business opportunities , including the preservation of materials with historical or cultural value , as well as novel materials .


### the specific objective is to foster radically new technologies by exploring novel and high - risk ideas building on scientific foundations . by providing flexible support to goal - oriented and interdisciplinary collaborative research on various scales and by adopting innovative research practices , the aim is to identify and seize opportunities of long - term benefit for citizens , the economy and society . ### the specific objective is to foster frontier research , including radically new technologies and high risk ideas which build on scientific foundations , with the potential to open new fields for european science and technology . by providing flexible support to goal - oriented and interdisciplinary collaborative research on various scales and by adopting innovative research practices , the aim is to identify and seize opportunities of long - term benefit for citizens , the economy and society .


### by 2020 , the erc therefore shall aim to demonstrate : that the best researchers are participating in the erc ' s competitions , that erc funding has led directly to scientific publications of the highest quality and to the commercialisation and application of innovative technologies and ideas and that the erc has contributed significantly to making europe a more attractive environment for the world ' s best scientists . in particular , the erc shall target a measurable improvement in the union ' s share of the world ' s top 1 % most highly cited publications . in addition it shall aim at a substantial increase in the number of excellent researchers from outside europe whom it funds and specific improvements in institutional practices and national policies to support top researchers . ### by 2020 , the erc therefore shall aim to demonstrate : that the best researchers are participating in the erc ' s competitions , that erc funding has led directly to scientific publications of the highest quality and to the commercialisation and application of innovative technologies and ideas and that the erc has contributed significantly to making europe a more attractive environment for the world ' s best scientists . in particular , the erc shall target a measurable improvement in the union ' s share of the world ' s top 1 % most highly cited publications . in addition it shall aim at an increase in the number of excellent researchers from outside europe whom it funds , including a sharp increase of excellent female researchers , and specific improvements in institutional practices and national policies to support top researchers .


### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science , horizon 2020 should favour an informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education , by making scientific knowledge more accessible , by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens ' and civil society ' s concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in horizon 2020 activities . ### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science , horizon 2020 should favour an informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education , education in general and communication , by making scientific knowledge and research data more accessible , by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens ' and civil society ' s concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in horizon 2020 activities .


### horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole union by leveraging sufficient additional research , development and innovation funding . thereby , it shall support the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy and other union policies , as well as the achievement and functioning of the european research area . the relevant performance indicators are set out in the introduction of annex i . ### horizon 2020 shall contribute to building a knowledge and innovation based economy across the whole union by leveraging sufficient additional research , development and innovation funding . thereby , it shall support the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy and other union policies , as well as the achievement and functioning of the european research area through specific exemplary actions fostering european research and innovation . the relevant performance indicators are set out in the introduction of annex i .


### horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation in the european union , focuses on three priorities , namely generating excellent science in order to strengthen the union ' s world - class excellence in science , fostering industrial leadership to support business , including small and medium - sized enterprises and innovation and tackling societal challenges , in order to respond directly to the challenges identified in the europe 2020 strategy by supporting activities covering the entire spectrum from research to market . horizon 2020 should support all stages in the innovation chain , especially activities closer to the market including innovative financial instruments , as well as non - technological and social innovation , and aims to satisfy the research needs of a broad spectrum of union policies by placing emphasis on the widest possible use and dissemination of knowledge generated by the supported activities up to its commercial exploitation . the priorities of horizon 2020 should also be supported through a programme under the euratom treaty on nuclear research and training . ### horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation in the european union , focuses on three priorities , namely generating excellent science in order to strengthen the union ' s world - class excellence in science , fostering industrial leadership to support business , including small and medium - sized enterprises and innovation and tackling societal challenges , in order to respond directly to the challenges identified in the europe 2020 strategy by supporting activities covering the entire spectrum from research to market . while the union added value lies mainly in funding pre - competitive , transnational , collaborative research , which should form the heart of horizon 2020 , it is also necessary to place emphasis on the widest possible use and dissemination of knowledge generated by the supported activities up to its commercial exploitation . therefore , horizon 2020 should support all stages in the research and innovation chain , including basic research , applied research , knowledge transfer , innovative financial instruments , as well as non - technological and social innovation . horizon 2020 should apply a sliding scale , whereby the closer to the market the supported activity comes , the smaller the part should be that will be funded by horizon 2020 , and the bigger the part that should attract funding from other sources , such as the structural funds , national / regional funding or the private sector . the priorities of horizon 2020 should also be supported through a programme under the euratom treaty on nuclear research and training .


### research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement , including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer . ### research activities intended either to create – by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer or by parthenogenesis or any other means – or to destroy human embryos for any purpose , including that of stem cells procurement ; as well as any research activities involving the use of human embryonic stem cells .


### horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the union ' s research and innovation funding , thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment , creating new job opportunities and ensuring europe ' s long - term sustainable growth and competitiveness . ### horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for funding excellent research and innovation , thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging investment , creating new job opportunities and ensuring europe ' s long - term sustainable growth and competitiveness . it shall be targeted towards activities where intervention at union level brings added value above intervention at national or regional level .


### the european commission does not explicitly solicit the use of human embryonic stem cells . the use of human stem cells , be they adult or embryonic , if any , depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent ethics review . no project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals from the member states . no activity should be funded that is forbidden in all member states . no activity should be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden . ### attention should be paid to the considerable differences between national legislations of member states with regard to research using human embryos and human embryonic stem cells . union research policy should not lead to harmonise national legislation of member states . the commission should remember its statement , with regard to the seventh framework programme , to continue the current practice and not submit to the regulatory committee proposals for projects which include research activities which destroy human embryos , including for the procurement of stem cells1 . this commitment should be included in this regulation in order to ensure legal continuity . __________________ 1 point 12 of the commission statement regarding article 6 annexed to decision 1982 / 2006 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the 7th frp of the ec for research , technological development and demonstration activities , oj l 412 , 30 . 12 . 2006 , p . 1


### horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the union ' s research and innovation funding , thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment , creating new job opportunities and ensuring europe ' s long - term sustainable growth and competitiveness . ### horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for funding excellent research and innovation , thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment , creating new job opportunities and ensuring europe ' s long - term sustainable growth and competitiveness .


### the european commission does not explicitly solicit the use of human embryonic stem cells . the use of human stem cells , be they adult or embryonic , if any , depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent ethics review . no project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals from the member states . no activity should be funded that is forbidden in all member states . no activity should be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden . ### the european commission does not explicitly solicit the use of human embryonic stem cells . the use of human stem cells , be they adult or embryonic , if any , depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent ethics review . no project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals under the law of the member state concerned . no activity should be funded that is forbidden in all member states . no activity should be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden .


### an increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors . if effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages , efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision , to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors , and to support integrated care and the wide uptake of technological , organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons as well as disabled persons to remain active and independent . doing so will contribute to increasing , and lengthening the duration of their physical , social , and mental well - being . ### an increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors . if effective health and care is to be maintained for all individuals , irrespective of their age or gender and economic means , efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision , and diagnosis , to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors , to empower citizens and patients through health literacy , and to support integrated care , and the wide uptake of technological , organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons , persons with chronic diseases as well as disabled persons and patients to remain active and independent . doing so will contribute to increasing , and lengthening the duration of their physical , social , and mental well - being and quality of life .


### in the union , cvd annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than eur 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45 - 64 . over 27 million people in the union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders has been estimated at eur 800 billion . environmental , life - style and socio - economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these . ### in the union , cvd annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than eur 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45 - 64 . over 27 million people in the union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders has been estimated at eur 800 billion . this figure will continue to rise dramatically , largely as a result of europe ' s ageing population and the associated increases in neurodegenerative diseases . environmental , life - style and socio - economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these . however , for other conditions , such as neurodegenerative diseases , effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options , including personalised advanced therapies .


### the in - built complexity of these challenges and the evolutions of demands thus make it essential to develop innovative research and new smart technologies , processes and methods , social innovation mechanisms , coordinated actions and policies that will anticipate or influence major evolutions for europe . it calls for understanding the underlying trends and impacts at play in these challenges and rediscovering or reinventing successful forms of solidarity , coordination and creativity that make europe a distinctive model of inclusive , innovative and secure societies compared to other world regions . it requires a more strategic approach to cooperation with third countries . finally , as security policies should interact with different social policies , enhancing the societal dimension of security research will be an important aspect of this challenge . ### the in - built complexity of these challenges and the evolutions of demands thus make it essential to develop innovative research and new smart technologies , processes and methods , social innovation mechanisms , coordinated actions and policies that will anticipate or influence major evolutions for europe . it calls for understanding the underlying trends and impacts at play in these challenges and rediscovering or reinventing successful forms of solidarity , coordination and creativity that make europe a distinctive model of inclusive , innovative and secure societies compared to other world regions . this requires a specific focus on the cultural heritage of europe , and an approach which identifies activities which rejuvenate and bring people together across communities . it also requires a more strategic approach to cooperation with third countries . finally , as security policies should interact with different social policies , enhancing the societal dimension of security research will be an important aspect of this challenge .


### to achieve maximum impact , horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other union programmes in areas such as education , space , environment , competitiveness and smes , the internal security , culture and media and with the cohesion policy funds and rural development policy , which can specifically help to strengthen national and regional research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies . ### horizon 2020 should develop close synergies with other union programmes in areas such as education , space , environment , competitiveness and smes , the internal security , culture and media and with the funds of cohesion , rural development and maritime and fisheries policies , covered by the common provisions regulation , through the regional partnerships , which can specifically help to strengthen national , regional and local research and innovation capabilities in the context of smart specialisation strategies . synergy should not be limited to supplementary project funding alone , given that the cultivation of professional relations , the development of capacities and in particular the transfer of know - how could represent a significant form of synergy . appropriate articulation with cohesion policy funds , and coordinated action , will help reduce the research and innovation gap in the european union , by taking account of the specific characteristics of the regions referred to in articles 174 , 349 and 355 tfeu .


### the union intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020 , with a further reduction to 80 - 95 % by 2050 . in addition , renewables should cover 20 % of final energy consumption in 2020 coupled with a 20 % energy efficiency target . achieving these objectives will require an overhaul of the energy system combining low carbon profile , energy security and affordability , while at the same time reinforcing europe ' s economic competitiveness . europe is currently far from this overall goal . 80 % of the european energy system still relies on fossil fuels , and the sector produces 80 % of all the union ' s greenhouse gas emissions . every year 2 . 5 % of the union ' s gross domestic product is spent on energy imports and this is likely to increase . this trend would lead to total dependence on oil and gas imports by 2050 . faced with volatile energy prices on the world market , coupled with concerns over security of supply , european industries and consumers are spending an increasing share of their income on energy . ### the union intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020 , with an eventual further reduction to 80 - 95 % by 2050 . in addition , renewables should cover 20 % of final energy consumption in 2020 coupled with a 20 % energy efficiency target . achieving these objectives will require an overhaul of the energy system combining low carbon profile , energy security and affordability , while at the same time reinforcing europe ' s economic competitiveness . europe is currently far from this overall goal . 80 % of the european energy system still relies on fossil fuels , and the sector produces 80 % of all the union ' s greenhouse gas emissions . every year 2 . 5 % of the union ' s gross domestic product is spent on energy imports and this is likely to increase . this trend would lead to total dependence on oil and gas imports by 2050 , unless new sources are developed in the eu in a sustainable way . faced with volatile energy prices on the world market , coupled with concerns over security of supply , european industries and consumers are spending an increasing share of their income on energy .


### industrial leadership , eur 20280 million ; ### industrial leadership , 23 . 3% of the total budget ;


### horizon 2020 has the general objective to build an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole union , while contributing to sustainable development . it will support the europe 2020 strategy and other union policies as well as the achievement and functioning of the european research area . ### horizon 2020 has the general objective to build an economy and society based on knowledge and innovation across the whole union , while contributing to sustainable development . it will support the europe 2020 strategy and other union policies as well as the achievement and functioning of the european research area .


### the aim is the promotion of low carbon , resource efficient , sustainable and competitive european bio - based industries . the activities shall focus on fostering the bio - economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio - based resource and energy efficient ones , the development of integrated biorefineries , utilising biomass from primary production , biowaste and bio - based industry by - products , and opening new markets through supporting standardisation , regulatory and demonstration / field trial activities and others , while taking into account the implication of the bio - economy on land use and land use changes . ### the aim is the promotion of renewable - based and energy efficient , resource efficient , sustainable and competitive european bio - based industries . the activities shall focus on fostering the bio - economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio - based resource and energy efficient ones , the development of integrated biorefineries , producing and utilising biomass from primary production , biowaste and bio - based industry by - products , and opening new markets through supporting where necessary standardisation , but also through regulatory and demonstration activities and others , while taking into account the environmental and socio - economic implication of the bio - economy on land use and land use changes as well as civil society views and concerns .


### cross - border collaborations are an important element in the innovation strategy of smes to overcome some of their size - related problems , such as access to technological and scientific competences and new markets . they contribute to turn ideas into profit and company growth and in return to increase private investment in research and innovation . ### cross - border collaborations are an important element in the innovation strategy of smes to overcome some of their size - related problems , such as access to technological and scientific competences and new markets . they contribute to turn ideas into profit and company growth and in return to increase private investment in research and innovation . training and technology transfer to smes can be key components in increasing their competitiveness and innovation .


### the roadmap to a competitive low - carbon economy in 2050 shows that the targeted reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will have to be met largely within the territory of the union . this would entail reducing co2 emissions by over 90 % by 2050 in the power sector , by over 80 % in industry , by at least 60 % in transport and by about 90 % in the residential sector and services . ### the roadmap to a competitive low - carbon economy in 2050 , as drafted by the european commission , assumes that the targeted reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will have to be met largely within the territory of the union in light of the lack of worldwide agreement on the issue . this would entail reducing co2 emissions even by over 90 % by 2050 in the power sector , by over 80 % in industry , by 60 % in transport and by 90 % in the residential sector and services .


### all the research and innovation activities carried out under horizon 2020 shall comply with ethical principles and relevant national , union and international legislation , including the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention on human rights and its supplementary protocols . ### all the research and innovation activities carried out under horizon 2020 shall comply with ethical principles and relevant national , union and international legislation , including the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , the helsinki declaration , the convention of the council of europe on human rights and biomedicine signed in oviedo on 4 april 1997 and its additional protocols , the european convention on human rights and its supplementary protocols , the un resolution on human cloning of march 2005 , the un convention on the rights of the child , the universal declaration on the human genome and human rights adopted by the unesco , the un biological and toxin weapons convention , the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture and the relevant world health organisation ' s resolutions . those carrying out or participating in research projects concerning ethical sensitive issues like for example dna , analysis on humans , research on persons not able to give informed consent , research linked to the suffering of vertebrate animals etc . shall seek the approval of the relevant national or local ethics committee prior to the start of the activities . an ethical review will also be implemented systematically by the commission . in specific cases an ethical review may take place during the implementation of a project . on a yearly basis , the commission shall inform the european parliament about their activities in this area , and in addition to this , it shall provide the european parliament and the council , with information upon request . during the implementation of this programme , scientific advances and national and international provisions shall be regularly monitored by the commission so as to take account of any developments .


### key activities shall be to encourage experienced researchers to broaden or deepen their skills by means of mobility by opening attractive career opportunities in universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups all over europe and beyond . opportunities to restart a research career after a break shall also be supported . ### key activities shall be to encourage experienced researchers to broaden or deepen their skills by means of mobility by opening attractive career opportunities in universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups all over europe and beyond , offering researchers the opportunity to be trained and to acquire new knowledge in a third - country high - level research organisation , and welcome them back to europe should they choose to return . opportunities to restart a research career after a break shall also be supported .


### ensure societal engagement in research and innovation ; ### ensure societal engagement in research and innovation ; increase societal appreciation of science ;


### specific activities shall include : understanding the determinants of health , improving health promotion and disease prevention ; understanding disease and improving diagnosis ; developing effective screening programmes and improving the assessment of disease susceptibility ; improving surveillance and preparedness ; developing better preventive vaccines ; using in - silico medicine for improving disease management and prediction ; treating disease ; transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions ; better use of health data ; active ageing , independent and assisted living ; individual empowerment for self - management of health ; promotion of integrated care ; improving scientific tools and methods to support policy making and regulatory needs ; and optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems and reducing inequalities by evidence based decision making and dissemination of best practice , and innovative technologies and approaches . ### specific activities shall include : understanding the determinants of health , improving health promotion and disease prevention ; understanding disease and improving diagnosis ; developing effective screening programmes and improving the assessment of disease susceptibility ; improving surveillance and preparedness ; developing better preventive vaccines ; using in - silico medicine for improving disease management and prediction ; treating disease ; transferring knowledge to clinical practice and scalable innovation actions ; better use of health data ; active ageing , independent and assisted living ; addressing infertility disorders ; individual empowerment for self - management of health ; promotion of integrated care ; improving scientific tools and methods to support policy making and regulatory needs ; and optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems and reducing inequalities by evidence based decision making and dissemination of best practice , and innovative technologies and approaches .


### research activity aiming at human cloning for reproductive purposes ; ### research activity aiming at human cloning for reproductive , therapeutic or scientific purposes ;


### research on human stem cells , both adult and embryonic , may be financed , depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the member states involved . no funding shall be granted for research activities that are prohibited in all the member states . no activity shall be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden . ### research on other types of human stem cells may be financed , depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the member states involved . no funding shall be granted for research activities that are prohibited in all the member states . no activity shall be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden .


### all the activities shall take a challenge - based approach , focusing on policy priorities without predetermining the precise choice of technologies or solutions that should be developed . the emphasis shall be on bringing together a critical mass of resources and knowledge across different fields , technologies and scientific disciplines in order to address the challenges . the activities shall cover the full cycle from research to market , with a new focus on innovation - related activities , such as piloting , demonstration , test - beds , support for public procurement , design , end - user driven innovation , social innovation and market take - up of innovations . ### all the activities shall take a challenge - based approach , in which basic science , applied research , knowledge transfer and innovation are important and interlinked components , focusing on policy priorities without predetermining the precise choice of technologies or solutions that should be developed . the emphasis shall be on bringing together a critical mass of resources and knowledge across different fields , enabling access to world - class research infrastructures , technologies and scientific disciplines in order to address the challenges . the activities shall cover the full cycle from research to market , with a fresh focus on basic and applied science and a new focus on knowledge transfer and innovation - related activities .


### the potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable , efficient and integrated manner . for examples , the potential of biomass from forests and waste streams from agricultural , aquatic , industrial , and also municipal origins could be better harnessed ### the potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable , efficient and integrated manner . for examples , the potential of biomass from agriculture , forests and waste streams from agricultural , aquatic , industrial , and also municipal origins could be better harnessed


### social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges . in addition , the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ . support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international , union , national and regional levels . given the global nature of many of the challenges , strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge . in addition , cross - cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ . ### social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges . in addition , the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ . support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international , union , national and regional levels . given the global nature of many of the challenges , strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge , paying special attention to supporting global efforts that require a critical mass for europe to participate and where europe could take the lead . in addition , cross - cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ .


### research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement , including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer . ### activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement , including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer .


### horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole union by leveraging sufficient additional research , development and innovation funding . thereby , it shall support the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy and other union policies , as well as the achievement and functioning of the european research area . the relevant performance indicators are set out in the introduction of annex i . ### horizon 2020 shall contribute to building a knowledge and innovation based economy across the whole union by leveraging sufficient additional research , development and innovation funding . thereby , it shall support the implementation of the europe 2020 strategy and other union policies , as well as the achievement and functioning of the european research area through specific exemplary actions fostering european research and innovation . the relevant performance indicators are set out in the introduction of annex i .


### sustainable agriculture and forestry ### sustainable agriculture , including arable , livestock and forestry


### key activities shall be , with the aid of a co - funding mechanism , to encourage regional , national and international organisations to create new programmes and to open existing ones to international and intersectoral training , mobility and career development . this will increase the quality of research training in europe at all career stages , including at doctoral level , will foster free circulation of researchers and scientific knowledge in europe , will promote attractive research careers by offering open recruitment and attractive working conditions and will support research and innovation cooperation between universities , research institutions and enterprises and cooperation with third countries and international organisations . ### key activities shall be , with the aid of a co - funding mechanism , to encourage regional , national and international organisations to create new programmes and to open existing ones to international and intersectoral training , mobility and career development . this will increase the quality of research training in europe at all career stages , including at doctoral level , will foster free circulation of researchers and scientific knowledge in europe , will promote attractive research careers by offering open recruitment and attractive working conditions and will support research and innovation cooperation between universities , research institutions and enterprises and cooperation with third countries and international organisations . attention should be given to excellence and equality .