### (27) due to the pan-european nature of video-sharing platforms , national regulatory authorities or bodies need to have a dedicated tool to protect viewers of video-sharing platform services from certain illegal and harmful content , including commercial communications. in particular , a mechanism is needed to allow any relevant national regulatory authority or body to request its peers to take necessary and proportionate actions to ensure enforcement of obligations under this article by video-sharing platform providers. in case the use of such mechanism does not lead to an amicable solution , the freedom to provide information society services from another member state can only be restricted if the conditions set out in article 3 of directive 2000/31/ec of the european parliament and of the council53 are met and following the procedure set out therein. ### (27) due to the pan-european nature of video-sharing platforms , national regulatory authorities or bodies need to have a dedicated tool to protect viewers of video-sharing platform services from certain illegal and harmful content , including commercial communications. in particular , and without prejudice to the country-of-origin principle , a mechanism is needed to allow any relevant national regulatory authority or body to request its peers to take necessary and proportionate actions to ensure enforcement of obligations under this article by video-sharing platform providers. in case the use of such mechanism does not lead to an amicable solution , the freedom to provide information society services from another member state can only be restricted if the conditions set out in article 3 of directive 2000/31/ec of the european parliament and of the council53 are met and following the procedure set out therein.


### (30) regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu have specific practical expertise that allows them to effectively balance the interests of the providers and recipients of media services while ensuring the respect for the freedom of expression. this is key in particular when it comes to protecting the internal market from activities of media service providers established outside the union that target audiences in the union where , inter alia in view of the control that may be exercised by third countries over them , they may prejudice or pose risks of prejudice to public security and defence. in this regard , the coordination between national regulatory authorities or bodies to face together possible public security and defence threats stemming from such media services needs to be strengthened and given a legal framework to ensure the effectiveness and possible coordination of the national measures adopted in line with union media legislation. in order to ensure that media services suspended in certain member states under article 3(3) and 3(5) of directive 2010/13/eu do not continue to be provided via satellite or other means in those member states , a mechanism of accelerated mutual cooperation and assistance should also be available to guarantee the ‘effet utile’ of the relevant national measures , in compliance with union law. additionally , it is necessary to coordinate the national measures that may be adopted to counter public security and defence threats by media services established outside of the union and targeting audiences in the union , including the possibility for the board , in agreement with the commission , to issue opinions on such measures , as appropriate. in this regard , risks to public security and defence need to be assessed with a view to all relevant factual and legal elements , at national and european level. this is without prejudice to the competence of the union under article 215 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. ### (30) regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu have specific practical expertise that allows them to effectively balance the interests of the providers and recipients of media services while ensuring the respect for the freedom of expression. this is key in particular when it comes to protecting the internal market from activities of media service providers originating from outside the union (either established outside of the eu , established outside of the eu but under jurisdiction of an eu member state through the directive 2010/13/eu satellite criteria or established in the eu) , irrespective of the means of distribution or access , that target or reach audiences in the union where , inter alia in view of the control that may be exercised by third countries state authorities over them , they may prejudice or pose risks of prejudice to public security , including the safeguarding of national security and defence , public health , or where their programs include incitement to violence or hatred or public provocation to commit a terrorist offence. in this regard , the cooperation between national regulatory authorities or bodies to face together possible threats stemming from such media services needs to be strengthened and given a legal framework to ensure the effectiveness and possible coordination of the national measures adopted in line with union media legislation.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory authorities or bodies have adequate financial , human and technical resources to carry out their tasks under this regulation. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the financial , human and technical resources of the national regulatory authorities or bodies are adequately and sufficiently sized and increased to allow the national regulatory authorities or bodies to carry out the new tasks conferred on them by this regulation. the organisational and functional autonomy of the national regulatory authorities or bodies shall be guaranteed.


### the board shall act in full independence when performing its tasks or exercising its powers. in particular , the board shall , in the performance of its tasks or the exercise of its powers , neither seek nor take instructions from any government , institution , person or body. this shall not affect the competences of the commission or the national regulatory authorities or bodies in conformity with this regulation. ### the board shall act in full independence when performing its tasks or exercising its powers. in particular , the board shall , in the performance of its tasks or the exercise of its powers , neither seek nor take instructions from any government , national or european institution , person or body. this shall not affect the competences of the commission , pursuant to article 17 of the treaty on european union , or the national regulatory authorities or bodies in conformity with this regulation.


### 1. the board shall be composed of representatives of national regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu. ### 1. the board shall be composed of high-level representatives of national regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu.


### 4. the board shall be represented by its chair. the board shall elect a chair from amongst its members by a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the term of office of the chair shall be two years. ### 4. the board shall be represented by its chair. the board shall elect a chair from amongst its members. the board shall also elect a steering group from amongst its members. the steering group shall consist of a chair , a vice-chair and 3 other members , including the outgoing chair. the chair and the other members of the steering group shall be elected by a two-thirds majority of the board’s members with voting rights. the term of office of the chair shall be of one year , renewable once. the board’s rules of procedure shall specify the roles , the tasks and the procedures for the appointment of the members of the steering group.


### 5. the commission shall designate a representative to the board. the representative of the commission shall participate in all activities and meetings of the board , without voting rights. the chair of the board shall keep the commission informed about the ongoing and planned activities of the board. the board shall consult the commission in preparation of its work programme and main deliverables. ### 5. the commission shall designate a representative to the board. the representative of the commission shall participate in the activities and meetings of the board , without voting rights. the chair of the board shall keep the commission informed about the ongoing and planned activities of the board. the board shall seek the views of the commission , in preparation of its work programme and main deliverables. the board may seek the views of other interested parties.


### 6. the board , in agreement with the commission , may invite experts and observers to attend its meetings. ### 6. the board , on a case-by-case basis , may invite experts to attend its meetings.


### 8. the board shall adopt its rules of procedure by a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights , in agreement with the commission. ### 8. the board shall adopt its rules of procedure by a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights , in consultation with the commission.


### the economic operators affected have not been able to provide a solution in a reasonable time to the particular aspects of the crisis on a voluntary basis. ### the possible measuers economic operators might undertake to address the particular aspects of the crisis on a voluntary basis.


### the absence of substitute goods , inputs or services. ### the absence of substitute goods , inputs or services directly linked to the crisis.


### (32) additionally , to ensure that crisis-relevant goods are available during the single market emergency , the commission may invite the economic operators that operate in crisis-relevant supply chains to prioritise the orders of inputs necessary for the production of final goods that are crisis relevant , or the orders of such final goods themselves. should an economic operator refuse to accept and prioritise such orders , following objective evidence that the availability of crisis-relevant goods is indispensable , the commission may decide to invite the economic operators concerned to accept and prioritise certain orders , the fulfilment of which will then take precedence over any other private or public law obligations. in the event of failure to accept , the operator in question should explain its legitimate reasons for declining the request. the commission may make such reasoned explanation or parts of it public , with due regard to business confidentiality. ### (32) additionally , to ensure that crisis-relevant goods are available during the single market emergency , the commission may propose to the member states to invite the economic operators that operate in crisis-relevant supply chains to prioritise the orders of inputs necessary for the production of final goods that are crisis relevant , or the orders of such final goods themselves. should an economic operator refuse to accept and prioritise such orders , following objective evidence that the availability of crisis-relevant goods is indispensable , the member state may decide to invite the economic operators concerned to accept and prioritise certain orders , the fulfilment of which will then take precedence over any other private or public law obligations. in the event of failure to accept , the operator in question should explain its legitimate reasons for declining the request.


### (35) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the possibility to adopt supportive measures for facilitating free movement of persons , for establishing a list of individual targets (quantities and deadlines) for those strategic reserves that the member states should maintain , so that the objectives of the initiative are achieved. furthermore , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards activating the vigilance mode and vigilance measures in order to carefully monitor the strategic supply chains and coordinate the building up of strategic reserves for goods and services of strategic importance. moreover , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards activation of specific emergency response measures at the time of a single market emergency , to allow for a rapid and coordinated response. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council. ### deleted


### (1) ‘crisis’ means an exceptional unexpected and sudden , natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the union; ### (1) ‘crisis’ means an exceptional unexpected and sudden , natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the union that can have a detrimental effect to the functioning of the single market as an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods , persons and services is ensured in accordance with the provisions of the treaties;


### 1. where the commission , taking into consideration the opinion provided by the advisory group , considers that the threat referred to in article 3(2) is present , it shall activate the vigilance mode for a maximum duration of six months by means of an implementing act. such an implementing act shall contain the following: ### 1. where it is asserted that the threat referred to in article 3 point (2) is present and likely to severely and negatively affect the internal market , and alternative measures have been considered , the commission shall propose to the council to activate the single market vigilance mode for a maximum duration of six months by means of a council implementing act. where the consideration of the commission diverges from the opinion of the advisory group , the commission shall provide a valid justification.


### 1. the commission , if it considers that the reasons for activating the vigilance mode pursuant to article 9(1) remain valid , and taking into consideration the opinion provided by the advisory group , may extend the vigilance mode for a maximum duration of six months by means of an implementing act. ### 1. the council , if it considers that the reasons for activating the vigilance mode pursuant to article 9(1) remain valid , and taking into consideration the opinion provided by the advisory group , may once extend the vigilance mode for a maximum duration of six months by means of a council implementing act.


### 2. where the commission , taking into consideration the opinion provided by the advisory group , finds that the threat referred to in article 3(2) is no longer present , with respect to some or all vigilance measures or for some or all of the goods and services , it shall deactivate the vigilance mode in full or in part by means of an implementing act. ### 2. the advisory group shall publish monthly reports justifying the need for vigilance mode , and when they conclude that the threat referred to in article 3(2) is no longer present , with respect to some or all vigilance measures or for some or all of the goods and services , the commission shall propose deactivation to the council in full or in part by means of a council implementing act


### the commission may , among the goods of strategic importance listed in an implementing act adopted pursuant to article 9(1) , , identify those for which it may be necessary to build a reserve in order to prepare for a single market emergency , taking into account the probability and impact of shortages. the commission shall inform the member states thereof. ### the commission shall , at the request of the council and after consulting relevant economic operators and , where appropriate and necessary , third countries , among the goods of strategic importance listed in an implementing act adopted pursuant to article 9(1) , identify those for which a shortage is probable and it may be necessary to build a reserve in order to prepare for or prevent a single market emergency. the commission shall provide that information to the member states.


### the commission may adopt an implementing act , requiring the member state in question to build up its strategic reserves of the goods concerned by a set deadline. ### the commission may adopt an implementing act , reminding the member state in question of the desirability of building up its strategic reserves of the goods concerned by a set deadline.


### discrimination between member states or between citizens , including in their role as service providers or workers , based directly on nationality or , in the case of companies , the location of the registered office , central administration or principal place of business; ### discrimination between member states or between citizens , including in their role as service providers or workers , based directly on eu nationality or , in the case of eu companies , the location of the registered office , central administration or principal place of business;


### denying , to beneficiaries of the right of free movement under union law , of the right to enter the territory of their member state of nationality or residence , the right to exit the territory of member states to travel to the member state of nationality or residence , or the right to transit through a member state in order to reach the member state of nationality or residence; ### denying , to beneficiaries of the right of free movement under national and union law , of the right to enter the territory of their member state of nationality or residence , the right to exit the territory of member states to travel to the member state of nationality or residence , or the right to transit through a member state in order to reach the member state of nationality or residence;


### imposing prohibitions on travel , including travel for imperative family reasons , which are not appropriate for the achievement of any legitimate public interest purportedly pursued by such measures or which manifestly go beyond what is necessary to achieve that aim; ### imposing prohibitions on travel , including travel for imperative family reasons , which are not essential for the achievement of any legitimate public interest pursued by such measures or which go beyond what is strictly necessary to achieve that aim;


### imposing restrictions on workers and service providers and their representatives , unless to do so in inherent to the nature of the crisis/single market emergency and it does not manifestly go beyond what is necessary for that purpose. ### imposing restrictions on workers and service providers and their representatives , unless to do so in inherent to the nature of the crisis/single market emergency and it does not go beyond what is strictly necessary for that purpose.


### 3. the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(2). on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the impacts of the crisis on the single market , the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 42(3). ### 3. the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(2). on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the impacts of the crisis on the single market , the commission shall adopt immediately those applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 42(3).


### 8. within 10 days from the date of receipt of the notification , the commission shall examine the compatibility of any draft or adopted measure with union law , including articles 16 and 17 of this regulation as well as the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination , and may provide comments on the notified measure when there are immediately obvious and serious grounds to believe that it does not comply with union law. such comments shall be taken into account by the notifying member state. in exceptional circumstances , in particular to receive scientific advice , evidence or technical expertise in the context of an evolving situation , the period of 10 days may be extended by the commission. the commission shall set out the reasons justifying any such extension , shall set a new deadline and shall inform the member states about the new deadline and the reasons for the extension without delay. ### 8. within 10 days from the date of receipt of the notification , the commission shall examine the compatibility of any draft or adopted measure with union law , including articles 16 and 17 of this regulation as well as the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination , and may provide comments on the notified measure when there are immediately obvious and serious grounds to believe that it does not comply with union law. such comments shall be taken into account by the notifying member state. in exceptional circumstances , in particular to receive scientific advice , evidence or technical expertise in the context of an evolving situation , the period of 10 days may be extended by the commission. the commission shall set out the reasons justifying any such extension , which cannot exceed five extra days , shall set a new deadline and shall inform the member states about the new deadline and the reasons for the extension without delay.


### 10. the notifying member state shall communicate the measures it intends to adopt in order to comply with the comments delivered in accordance with paragraph 8 to the commission within 10 days after receiving them. ### 10. the notifying member state shall communicate the measures it intends to adopt in view of the comments delivered in accordance with paragraph 8 to the commission within 10 days after receiving them.


### 13. the period of 30 days referred to in paragraphs 11 and 12 may be exceptionally extended by the commission in order to take account of a change of circumstances , in particular to receive scientific advice , evidence or technical expertise in the context of an evolving situation. the commission shall set out the reasons justifying any such extension and shall set a new deadline and shall inform the member states about the new deadline and the reasons for the extension without delay. ### 13. the period of 30 days referred to in paragraphs 11 and 12 may be exceptionally extended by the commission in order to take account of a change of circumstances , in particular to receive scientific advice , evidence or technical expertise in the context of an evolving situation. the commission shall set out the reasons justifying any such extension , which cannot exceed 10 extra days , shall set a new deadline and shall inform the member states about the new deadline and the reasons for the extension without delay.


### 2. if an economic operator does not accept and prioritise priority rated orders , the commission may , at its own initiative or at the request of 14 member states , assess the necessity and proportionality of resorting to priority rated orders in such cases , the commission shall give the economic operator concerned as well as any parties demonstrably affected by the potential priority rated order , the opportunity to state their position within a reasonable time limit set by the commission in light of the circumstances of the case. in exceptional circumstances , following such an assessment , the commission may address an implementing act to the economic operator concerned , requiring it to either accept and prioritise the priority rated orders specified in the implementing act or explain why it is not possible or appropriate for that operator to do so. the commission’s decision shall be based on objective data showing that such prioritisation is indispensable to ensure the maintenance of vital societal economic activities in the single market ### 2. if an economic operator does not accept and prioritise priority rated orders , the member state shall give the economic operator concerned , as well as any parties demonstrably affected by the potential priority rated order , the right to be heard and appeal , and to state their position and provide evidence to support their case , within a reasonable time limit.


### where the single market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to article 16 and procurement by the commission on behalf of member states has been launched in accordance with articles 34 to 36 , the contracting authorities of the participating member states shall not procure goods or services covered by such procurement by other means. ### where the single market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to article 16 and procurement by the commission on behalf of member states has been launched in accordance with articles 34 to 36 , the contracting authorities of the participating member states shall not procure goods or services covered by such procurement by other means unless they have justified the imperative need to do so to the commission.


### where the single market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to article 16 and procurement by the commission on behalf of member states has been launched in accordance with articles 34 to 36 , the contracting authorities of the participating member states shall not procure goods or services covered by such procurement by other means. ### where the single market emergency mode has been activated pursuant to article 16 and procurement by the commission on behalf of member states has been launched in accordance with articles 34 to 36 , the contracting authorities of the participating member states shall not procure goods or services covered by such procurement by other means without informing the commission and the advisory group.


### (16) in order to account for the exceptional nature of and potential far-reaching consequences for the fundamental operation of the singe market of a single market emergency , implementing powers should exceptionally be conferred on the council for the activation of single market emergency mode pursuant to article 281(2) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. ### (16) in order to account for the exceptional nature of and potential far-reaching consequences for the fundamental operation of the singe market of a single market emergency , implementing powers should be conferred on the council for the activation of single market emergency mode pursuant to article 281(2) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union.


### an assessment of the potential impact of the crisis; ### an assessment of the potential impact of the crisis including the anticipated time before the threat escalates into a single market emergency and the proportion of the single market expected to be affected considering the nature of the threat;


### list of the goods and services of strategic importance concerned , and ### list of the goods and services of critical importance whose functioning and/or supply is at risk of being significantly disrupted;


### the vigilance measures to be taken. ### the vigilance measures to be taken including assessments justifying the need for taking those measures.


### 12 strategic reserves ### 12 critical reserves


### the commission may require , by means of implementing acts , that the member states provide information on the goods listed in an implementing act adopted pursuant to article 9(1) , as regards all of the following: ### the member states shall provide information on the goods listed in an implementing act adopted pursuant to article 9(1) , as regards all of the following:


### member states shall report to the commission the levels of strategic reserves of goods of strategic importance held by them , and the levels of other stocks of such goods held on their territory. ### deleted


### 3. taking due account of stocks held or being built up by economic operators on theirterritory , member states shall deploy their best efforts to build up strategic reserves of the goods of strategic importance identified in accordance with paragraph 1. the commission shall provide support to member states to coordinate and streamline their efforts. ### 3. taking due account of stocks held or being built up by economic operators on theirterritory , member states may , where necessary and technically and economically possible , build up strategic reserves of the goods of strategic importance identified in accordance with paragraph 1. where requested by member states , the commission shall provide support to member states to coordinate and streamline their efforts.


### 4. where the building of strategic reserves of goods of strategic importance identified pursuant to paragraph 1 can be rendered more effective by streamlining among member states , the commission may draw up and regularly update , by means of implementing acts , a list of individual targets regarding the quantities and the deadlines for those strategic reserves that the member states should maintain. when setting the individual targets for each member state , the commission shall take into account: ### deleted


### 5. the member states shall regularly inform the commission about the current state of their strategic reserves. where a member state has reached the individual targets referred to in paragraph 4 , it shall inform the commission if it has at its disposal any stocks of the goods in question in excess of their target. the member states whose reserves have not reached the individual targets shall explain to the commission the reasons for this situation. the commission shall facilitate cooperation between the member states which have already reached their targets and the other member states. ### deleted


### 6. where the strategic reserves of a member state continuously fall significantly short of the individual targets referred to in paragraph 4 and economic operators on its territory are not able to compensate that shortfall , the commission may , at its own initiative or at the request of 14 member states , assess the need to take further measures to build up strategic reserves of goods of strategic importance identified pursuant to paragraph 1. ### deleted


### when acting under this article , the commission shall seek to ensure that the building up of strategic reserves does not create a disproportionate strain on the supply chains of the goods identified in accordance to paragraph 1 , or on the fiscal capacity of the member state concerned. ### the building up of strategic reserves shall not create a disproportionate strain on the supply chains of the goods identified in accordance to paragraph 1 , or on the fiscal capacity of the member state concerned.


### 1. the commission may invite one or more economic operators in crisis-relevant supply chains established in the union to accept and prioritise certain orders for the production or supply of crisis-relevant goods (‘priority rated order’). ### 1. the commission may provide recommendations to member states on prioritizing certain orders for the production or supply of crisis-relevant goods (‘priority rated order’) to be placed with economic operators in crisis-relevant supply chains established in the union. member states shall have the authority to individually submit priority rated orders , and shall inform each other and the commission and coordinate their actions with the commission and the representatives of the other member states in the advisory group prior to launching the priority orders.


### where the economic operator to which the decision referred to in paragraph 2 is addressed declines to accept the requirement to accept and prioritise the orders specified in the decision , it shall provide to the commission , within 10 days from the notification of the decision , a reasoned explanation setting out duly justified reasons why it is not possible or appropriate , in light of the objectives of this provision , for it to comply with the requirement. such reasons include the inability of the operator to perform the priority rated order on account of insufficient production capacity or a serious risk that accepting the order would entail particular hardship or economic burden for the operator , or other considerations of comparable gravity. ### deleted


### the commission may make such reasoned explanation or parts of it public , with due regard to business confidentiality. ### deleted


### 5. when an economic operator established in the union is subject to a measure of a third country which entails a priority rated order , it shall inform the commission thereof. ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall take the decision referred to in paragraph 2 in accordance with applicable union law , including the principles of necessity and proportionality , and the union’s obligations under international law. the decision shall in particular take into account the legitimate interests of the economic operator concerned and any available information concerning the cost and effort required for any change in production sequence. it shall state the legal basis for its adoption , fix the time limits within which the priority rated order is to be performed and , where applicable , specify the product and quantity. it shall state the fines provided for in article 28 for failure to comply with the decision. the priority rated order shall be placed at a fair and reasonable price. ### 6. member states shall develop a framework for enforcement of this article. the priority rated order shall be placed at a fair and reasonable price that takes into account the pre-crisis market value.


### article 28 ### deleted


### article 29 ### deleted


### article 30 ### deleted


### article 31 ### deleted


### ban of individual procurement action by participating member states ### individual procurement action by participating member states


### (17) with respect to directives 2006/42/ec , 2013/29/eu , 2014/28/eu , 2014/29/eu , 2014/30/eu , 2014/31/eu , 2014/32/eu , 2014/33/eu , 2014/34/eu , 2014/35/eu , 2014/53/eu and 2014/68/eu , in exceptional and duly justified circumstances , notably in order to ensure the interoperability among products or systems , the commission should be able to adopt by means of implementing acts common specifications laying down mandatory technical specifications , with which the manufacturers will be required to comply. the implementing act laying down such common specifications should remain applicable for the duration of the single market emergency. ### deleted


### article 21g adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### article 38f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### article 40f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in annex i for instruments , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41(3). they shall apply to for instruments placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 40a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the instruments covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the instruments in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 45f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in annex i and in the instrument-specific annexes for measuring instruments , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 46(3).they shall apply to measuring instruments placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 45a(3) , first subparagraph , nnless there is sufficient reason to believe that the measuring instruments covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the measuring instruments in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 41f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex i for lifts and safety components for lifts , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(3) and they shall apply to lifts and safety components for lifts placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the lifts and safety components for lifts covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the lifts and safety components for lifts in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii for products , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 39(3). they shall apply to products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 38a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the products in compliance with the said common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 22c adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the safety objectives referred to in article 3 and set out in annex i for electrical equipment , which has been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 23(2). they shall apply to electrical equipment placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 22a(3) , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the electrical equipment covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the electrical equipment in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 43f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in article 3 for radio equipment , which has been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 45(3) and they shall apply to radio equipment placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specifications , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 43a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the radio equipment covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the radio equipment in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential safety requirements set out in annex ii , ffor pressure equipment or assemblies , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44(3). they shall apply to pressure equipment and assemblies placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specifications , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 43a(3) , first subparagraph , nnless there is sufficient reason to believe that the pressure equipment and assemblies covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the pressure equipment and assemblies in compliance with the said common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this directive after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### (16) as the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the union’s defence industry , to benefit from the instrument , common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the union or in associated countries and are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or by non-associated third-country entities. in that context , control should be understood to be the ability to exercise a decisive influence on a legal entity directly , or indirectly through one or more intermediate legal entities. additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a member state or of an associated third country. ### (16) as the instrument aims to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the union’s defence industry , to benefit from the instrument , common procurement contracts will need to be placed with legal entities which are established in the union or in associated countries and are not subject to control by non-associated third countries or by non-associated third-country entities. in that context , control should be understood to be the ability to exercise a decisive influence on a legal entity directly , or indirectly through one or more intermediate legal entities. additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security and defence interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources of the contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement which are used for the purposes of the common procurement shall be located on the territory of a member state or of an associated third country. taking into account the short-term need to replenish and expand defence stocks , especially those exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to ukraine , this restriction should not apply to subcontractors. at the same time , the cost of components originating in non-associated third countries should not exceed 20 percent of the value of the end product. this limit should be increased to 50 percent of the value of the end product for the components originating in non-associated third countries that are members of nato. components should not be sourced from non-associated third countries that contravene the security and defence interests of the union and its member states , including the respect for the principle of good neighbourly relations.


### (18) furthermore , the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to control or restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. ### deleted


### (18) furthermore , the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to control or restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. ### (18) furthermore , the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity that limits member states’ ability to use it.


### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period from the entry into force of this regulation to 31 december 2024 shall be eur 500 million in current prices. ### 1. the financial envelope for the implementation of the instrument for the period from the entry into force of this regulation to 31 december 2024 shall be eur 1.5 billion in current prices.


### 4. contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the union. they shall not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third country entity. ### 4. contractors and subcontractors involved in the common procurement shall be established and have their executive management structures in the union. they shall not be subject to control by a non-associated third country or by a non-associated third country entity. an unaffiliated third country may not control significant holdings of shares , or any other form of shares in the contractor or subcontractor that enable it to influence the operations of the contractor or subcontractor.


### 1. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in annex ii for subsystems or safety components , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44(3). they shall apply to subsystems or safety components placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 43a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the subsystems or safety components covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the subsystems or safety components in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 41f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential health and safety requirements set out in annex ii for ppe , which has been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 44(3). they shall apply to ppe placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the ppe covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the ppe in compliance with those common specifications which has been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 40f adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the essential requirements set out in annex i for appliances or fittings , which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications , referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 42(3) and they shall apply to appliances or fittings placed on the market at the latest until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 40a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the appliances or fittings covered by the common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the appliances or fittings in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### 1. in duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications for eu fertilising products to cover the requirements set out in annexes i and ii which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted following a consultation of the sectoral experts and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 45(3) and they shall apply to eu fertilising products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency mode remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing act establishing the common specification , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 41a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the eu fertilising products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the fertilising products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### article 59e adoption of mandatory common specifications ### deleted


### 1. in duly justified cases , the commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing mandatory common specifications to cover the methods and the criteria for assessing the performance of construction products which have been designated as crisis-relevant goods. ### deleted


### 2. the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be adopted following a consultation of the standing committee on construction and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 64(2a). they shall apply to construction products placed on the market until the last day of the period for which the single market emergency remains active. in the early preparation of the draft implementing acts establishing the common specifications , the commission shall gather the views of relevant bodies or expert groups established under relevant sectoral union legislation. based on that consultation , the commission shall prepare the draft implementing act. ### deleted


### 3. by way of derogation from article 59a(3) , first subparagraph , unless there is sufficient reason to believe that the construction products covered by the mandatory common specifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article present a risk to the health or safety of persons , the construction products in compliance with those common specifications which have been placed on the market shall be deemed compliant with this regulation after the expiry or repeal of an implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and after the expiry or deactivation of the single market emergency mode in accordance with [the smei regulation]. ### deleted


### b. whereas the european standardisation system is based on an inclusive , consensus-based , market-driven approach , ensuring that the standards that are developed not only respond to industry needs but also support the interests of wider society; ### b. whereas the european standardisation system is based on an inclusive , consensus-based , market-driven approach , ensuring that the standards that are developed not only to respond to industry needs but also to support the interests of wider society; whereas the european commission has already proposed a partial revision of the existing standardisation framework to improve the decision-making processes of european standardisation organisations (esos) in order to maintain these twin focuses;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the standardisation strategy , which sets out five main areas for action for the commission; considers that the classification of priority areas for action closely aligns with the weaknesses of the current system identified during the stakeholder consultation; notes also the adoption of , and progress on , the 2022 annual work programme on standardisation; ### 1. welcomes the adoption of the standardisation strategy , which sets out five main areas for action for the commission; considers that the classification of priority areas for action closely aligns with the weaknesses and strengths of the current system identified during the stakeholder consultation; notes also the adoption of , and progress on , the 2022 annual work programme on standardisation;


### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that standards are a voluntary , market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way; stresses , however , that standards cannot be seen as eu law , since legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion , are determined by the legislator; ### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that standards are a voluntary , market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european standards in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way , ensuring that the needs and specificities of all relevant stakeholders , including smes and societal actors , are taken into account; stresses , however , that standards cannot be seen as eu law , since legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion , are determined by the legislator;


### 3. supports the creation of an annual standardisation dashboard; ### 3. supports the creation of an annual standardisation dashboard; emphasises that the dashboard should make it easy for all stakeholders to discover , follow and contribute , where relevant , to the activities pertinent to their areas of interest;


### 4. supports the launch of the high-level forum for standardisation and the desire to broaden the range of voices heard when identifying standardisation needs , planning future activities and coordinating approaches in standardisation bodies; underlines that this expert group should include a diverse range of stakeholders , without losing sight of the bottom-up , market-driven nature of standardisation activities; ### 4. supports the launch of the high-level forum for standardisation and the desire to broaden the range of voices heard when identifying standardisation needs , planning future activities and coordinating approaches in standardisation bodies; underlines that this expert group should include a diverse range of stakeholders , without losing sight of the bottom-up , market-driven nature of standardisation activities; considers that the high-level forum may offer input on both strategic and operational levels , in particular in conjunction with the eu excellence hub on standards on technical matters;


### 5. notes the intention to involve parliament and the council in an annual event to prepare priorities for standardisation activities; considers that the importance of standardisation as a strategic initiative and an operational element of the internal market necessitates deeper and more regular scrutiny by the co-legislators than is possible at an annual event; ### 5. notes the intention to involve the european parliament and the council in an annual event to prepare priorities for standardisation activities; considers that the importance of standardisation as a strategic initiative and an operational element of the internal market necessitates deeper and more regular scrutiny by the co-legislators than an annual event;


### 6. welcomes the creation of an eu excellence hub on standards and the appointment of a chief standardisation officer (cso) in the commission; believes that this position and the hub , as a resource , should lead to greater consistency across the commission in terms of standardisation requests and the preparation and adoption of standards and legislative provisions with relevance to standardisation; considers that the person holding this oversight function should be an important interlocutor for parliament , enabling the technical scrutiny of the commission’s standardisation activities; ### 6. welcomes the creation of an eu excellence hub on standards and the appointment of a chief standardisation officer (cso) in the commission; believes that this position and the hub , as a resource , should lead to greater consistency across the commission in terms of standardisation requests and the preparation and adoption of standards and legislative provisions with relevance to standardisation; considers that the person holding this oversight function should be an important interlocutor for parliament , enabling the scrutiny of the commission’s standardisation activities on a technical level;


### 7. believes that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators on the aspects of standardisation within its remit; ### 7. believes that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators on the aspects of standardisation within its remit; considers that these kpis should be managed via the cso and hub and may contribute to more effective management and scrutiny of standardisation activities undertaken by the commission;


### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards; ### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards; stresses that delays in a variety of sectors have occurred , leading to difficulties for operators , national authorities and civil society where standards are not available or to fragmentation where only national standards can be used;


### 11. stresses that there may be inherent limits to speeding up the standardisation process , as the preparation of standards , citation of harmonised standards and industry implementation of those standards all add time before market adoption; recognises that it may be easier to accelerate administrative tasks , such as citation in the official journal , but that the unduly rushed preparation or deployment of standards creates challenges for all stakeholders , including national authorities; encourages the commission , in conjunction with improvements to its own internal processes , to continue working with the esos on ways of achieving timely delivery , including consideration of the most suitable standardisation deliverable depending on the need; ### 11. stresses that there may be inherent limits to speeding up the standardisation process , as the preparation of standards , citation of harmonised standards and industry implementation of those standards all add time before market adoption; recognises that it may be easier to accelerate administrative tasks , such as citation in the official journal , but that the unduly rushed preparation or deployment of standards creates challenges for all stakeholders , including national authorities as each enforced reduction in time risks the chance to achieve the broad consensus of all interested parties; encourages the commission , in conjunction with improvements to its own internal processes , to continue working with the esos on ways of achieving timely delivery , including consideration of the most suitable standardisation deliverable depending on the need; calls therefore for stable , clear criteria for the assessment of harmonised standards , commonly understood by all stakeholders , as well as for the provision of the necessary resources to ensure the timely assessment and citation;


### 13. welcomes the focus on national-level involvement of wider stakeholders in standardisation activities; notes that not all organisations listed in annex iii have national counterparts in the member states; considers that the commission may direct funding or technical support to those organisations to ensure participation in national standardisation activities , including not only technical work on standards , but also the preparation of positions vis-à-vis standardisation requests at the european and international levels , thereby reinforcing the inclusivity of the process as a whole; ### 13. welcomes the focus on national-level involvement of wider stakeholders in standardisation activities; considers that exchange of best practices may aid member states and national standardisation bodies to improve participation of smes and civil society organisations , but cautions this should complement and not duplicate work already foreseen in esos or in networks already established by annex iii organisations; notes that not all organisations listed in annex iii have national counterparts in the member states; considers that the commission may direct funding or technical support to those organisations to ensure participation in national standardisation activities , including not only technical work on standards , but also the preparation of positions vis-à-vis standardisation requests at the european and international levels , thereby reinforcing the inclusivity of the process as a whole;


### 14. recognises the need for a consistent approach towards technical or common specifications , in particular as different legislative processes may give rise to divergent provisions; considers , therefore , that this mechanism should only be used in exceptional circumstances and only while relevant standards do not exist; expresses concern about technical specifications concerning , among other things , respect for fundamental rights , where recourse to implementing acts affects the co-legislators’ powers of scrutiny; ### 14. recognises the need for a consistent approach towards technical or common specifications , in particular as different legislative processes may give rise to divergent provisions; underlines though the risk that the development of common specifications hampers the development of standards , including due to duplication of work streams; considers , therefore , that this mechanism should only be used in exceptional circumstances and only while relevant standards do not exist; expresses concern about technical specifications concerning , among other things , respect for fundamental rights , where recourse to implementing acts affects the co-legislators’ powers of scrutiny;


### 16. believes that it is essential to improve european coordination and engagement at international level in relation to standardisation , while respecting the right of national delegations to reach their own decisions in international forums; considers , nevertheless , that where similar viewpoints exist , and are also shared with third-country partners , european policy leadership on standards development can act as a multiplier for european industrial leadership; ### 16. believes that it is essential to improve european coordination and engagement at international level in relation to standardisation , while respecting the right of national delegations to reach their own decisions in international forums; considers , nevertheless , that where similar viewpoints exist , and are also shared with like-minded third-country partners , european policy leadership on standards development can act as a multiplier for european industrial leadership;


### 18. stresses the value of commercialisation for research activities , including early consideration of the suitability for standardisation of projects launched under the union’s research funding programmes; welcomes the creation of the ‘standardisation booster’ , as a test bed for standards’ suitability; ### 18. stresses the value of commercialisation for research activities , including early consideration of the suitability for standardisation of projects launched under the union’s research funding programmes; welcomes the creation of the ‘standardisation booster’ , as a test bed for standards’ suitability; recalls that the collaborative nature , including with third-country researchers , of union funded research may be beneficial to standards development and support not only the creation of standards but also the next-generation of experts involved in standardisation activities;


### 20. reiterates its call for greater collaboration among eu institutions , national governments and esos in order to develop training guidelines for policymakers and to create a standardisation culture; ### 20. reiterates its call for greater collaboration among eu institutions , national governments and esos in order to develop training guidelines for policymakers and to create a standardisation culture; including an understanding of how standards processes work and when they can be used; considers this as necessary as other internal reforms in order to provide a solid platform for future standardisation activities , scrutiny and development of standardisation priorities;


### 3. the provider shall establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to flag to the provider potential online child sexual abuse on the service. ### 3. the provider shall establish and operate an accessible , effective , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to flag to the provider potential online child sexual abuse on the service.


### 1. providers of hosting services shall provide reasonable assistance , on request , to persons residing in the union that seek to have one or more specific items of known child sexual abuse material depicting them removed or to have access thereto disabled by the provider. ### 1. providers of hosting services and where applicable cloud computing services shall provide reasonable assistance , on request , to persons residing in the union that seek to have one or more specific items of known child sexual abuse material depicting them removed or to have access thereto disabled by the provider.


### persons residing in the union shall have the right to receive , upon their request , from the coordinating authority designated by the member state where the person resides , support from the eu centre when they seek to have a provider of hosting services remove or disable access to one or more specific items of known child sexual abuse material depicting them. persons with disabilities shall have the right to ask and receive any information relating to such support in a manner accessible to them. ### persons residing in the union shall have the right to receive , upon their request , from the coordinating authority designated by the member state where the person resides , support from the eu centre when they seek to have a provider of hosting services and where applicable cloud computing services remove or disable access to one or more specific items of known child sexual abuse material depicting them. persons with disabilities shall have the right to ask and receive any information relating to such support in a manner accessible to them.


### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated. ### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available , shall promote its dissemination and visibility in order to raise awareness , especially in public places frequented by children , and shall communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated and easy to find in order to draw the public attention to existing danger and prevention.


### are legally and functionally independent from any other public authority; ### deleted


### are not charged with tasks relating to the prevention or combating of child sexual abuse , other than their tasks under this regulation. ### deleted


### 3. paragraph 2 shall not prevent supervision of the coordinating authorities in accordance with national constitutional law , to the extent that such supervision does not affect their independence as required under this regulation. ### 3. paragraph 2 shall not prevent supervision of the coordinating authorities in accordance with national constitutional law or from coordination with public authorities relevant to combat child sexual materials.


### 2. the eu centre shall establish and maintain one or more reliable and secure information sharing systems supporting communications between coordinating authorities , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies and providers of relevant information society services. ### 2. the eu centre shall establish and maintain one or more reliable and secure information sharing systems supporting communications between coordinating authorities , hotlines , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies and providers of relevant information society services.


### 3. the coordinating authorities , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies and providers of relevant information society services shall use the information-sharing systems referred to in paragraph 2 for all relevant communications pursuant to this regulation. ### 3. the coordinating authorities , hotlines , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies and providers of relevant information society services shall use the information-sharing systems referred to in paragraph 2 for all relevant communications pursuant to this regulation.


### — in relation to complaints and cases submitted by users in connection to the measures taken to comply with the order , the number of complaints submitted directly to the provider , the number of cases brought before a judicial authority , the basis for those complaints and cases , the decisions taken in respect of those complaints and in those cases , the average time needed for taking those decisions and the number of instances where those decisions were subsequently reversed; ### — in relation to complaints and cases submitted by users in connection to the measures taken to comply with the order , the number of complaints submitted directly to the provider , the number of cases brought before a judicial authority , the basis for those complaints and cases , the decisions taken in respect of those complaints and in those cases , the median time needed for taking those decisions and the number of instances where those decisions were subsequently reversed;


### the number of removal orders issued to the provider in accordance with article 14 and the average time needed for removing or disabling access to the item or items of child sexual abuse material in question; ### the number of removal orders issued to the provider in accordance with article 14 and the median time needed for removing or disabling access to the item or items of child sexual abuse material in question;


### (5) in order to achieve the objectives of this regulation , it should cover providers of services that have the potential to be misused for the purpose of online child sexual abuse. as they are increasingly misused for that purpose , those services should include publicly available interpersonal communications services , such as messaging services and web-based e-mail services , in so far as those service as publicly available. as services which enable direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information merely as a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service , such as chat and similar functions as part of gaming , image-sharing and video-hosting are equally at risk of misuse , they should also be covered by this regulation. however , given the inherent differences between the various relevant information society services covered by this regulation and the related varying risks that those services are misused for the purpose of online child sexual abuse and varying ability of the providers concerned to prevent and combat such abuse , the obligations imposed on the providers of those services should be differentiated in an appropriate manner. ### (5) in order to achieve the objectives of this regulation , it should cover providers of services that have the potential to be misused for the purpose of online child sexual abuse. as they are increasingly misused for that purpose , those services should include publicly available number-independent interpersonal communications services , such as messaging services and web-based e-mail services , in so far as those services are publicly available. the mere use of a number as an identifier should not be considered to be equivalent to the use of a number to connect with publicly assigned numbers and should therefore , in itself , not be considered to be sufficient to qualify a service as a number-based interpersonal communications service. to this end , obligations under this regulation should apply to number-independent interpersonal communications services , regardless of whether they use numbers for the provision of their service , such as messaging services , in so far as those services are publicly available and they allow users of the service to upload , disseminate and exchange images , videos and sound not provided by the provider of the service itself. services which enable direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information merely as a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service , such as chat and similar functions as part of electronic games , image-sharing and video-hosting are equally at risk of misuse , should be covered by this regulation , in so far as they allow users of the service to upload , disseminate and exchange images and videos not provided by the provider of the service itself , or that depict content other than related to gameplay. the additional assessment should be given to the services enabling transmission of sound as an ancillary feature , while considering the general purpose of that service and the risk exposure , such as in the case of electronic games. given the inherent differences between the various relevant information society services covered by this regulation and the related varying risks that those services are misused for the purpose of online child sexual abuse and varying ability of the providers concerned to prevent and combat such abuse , the obligations imposed on the providers of those services should be differentiated in an appropriate manner. for example , where it is necessary to involve providers of information society services , including providers of intermediary services , any requests or orders for such involvement should , as a general rule , be directed to entity acting as data controller in accordance with regulation (eu) 2016/697 or where that is unfeasible , to the specific provider that has the technical and operational ability to act against specific child sexual abuse material , so as to prevent and minimise any possible negative effects on the availability and accessibility of information that is not illegal content. to this end , detection obligations shall not apply to cloud computing services and web-hosting services when serving as infrastructure , given their specific role and the broad impact it would have on users utilising cloud-hosted services.


### (16) in order to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse effectively , providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services should take reasonable measures to mitigate the risk of their services being misused for such abuse , as identified through the risk assessment. providers subject to an obligation to adopt mitigation measures pursuant to regulation (eu) …/… [on a single market for digital services (digital services act) and amending directive 2000/31/ec] may consider to which extent mitigation measures adopted to comply with that obligation , which may include targeted measures to protect the rights of the child , including age verification and parental control tools , may also serve to address the risk identified in the specific risk assessment pursuant to this regulation , and to which extent further targeted mitigation measures may be required to comply with this regulation. ### (16) in order to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse effectively , providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available number-independent interpersonal communications services should take reasonable measures to mitigate the risk of their services being misused for such abuse , as identified through the risk assessment. providers should consider , in particular , the negative impacts of such measures on the fundamental rights enshrined in the charter on all parties involved and adopt appropriate and proportionate measures to protect children , for example by designing their online interfaces or parts thereof with the highest level of privacy , safety and security for children by default where appropriate or adopting standards for protection of children , or participating in codes of conduct for protecting children. providers subject to an obligation to adopt mitigation measures pursuant to regulation (eu) 2022/2065 may consider to which extent mitigation measures adopted to comply with that obligation , which may include targeted measures to protect the rights of the child , including age assurance through parental control tools , may also serve to address the risk identified in the specific risk assessment pursuant to this regulation , and to which extent further targeted mitigation measures may be required to comply with this regulation.


### (18) in order to ensure that the objectives of this regulation are achieved , that flexibility should be subject to the need to comply with union law and , in particular , the requirements of this regulation on mitigation measures. therefore , providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services should , when designing and implementing the mitigation measures , give importance not only to ensuring their effectiveness , but also to avoiding any undue negative consequences for other affected parties , notably for the exercise of users’ fundamental rights. in order to ensure proportionality , when determining which mitigation measures should reasonably be taken in a given situation , account should also be taken of the financial and technological capabilities and the size of the provider concerned. when selecting appropriate mitigation measures , providers should at least duly consider the possible measures listed in this regulation , as well as , where appropriate , other measures such as those based on industry best practices , including as established through self-regulatory cooperation , and those contained in guidelines from the commission. when no risk has been detected after a diligently conducted or updated risk assessment , providers should not be required to take any mitigation measures. ### (18) in order to ensure that the objectives of this regulation are achieved , that flexibility should be subject to the need to comply with union law and , in particular , the requirements of this regulation on mitigation measures. therefore , providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services should , when designing and implementing the mitigation measures , give importance not only to ensuring their effectiveness , but also to avoiding any undue negative consequences for other affected parties , notably for the exercise of users’ fundamental rights. in order to ensure proportionality , when determining which mitigation measures should reasonably be taken in a given situation , account should also be taken of the financial and technological capabilities and the size of the provider concerned. when selecting appropriate mitigation measures , providers should at least duly consider the possible measures listed in this regulation , as well as , where appropriate , other measures such as those based on industry best practices , including as established through self-regulatory cooperation , and those contained in guidelines from the commission. those mitigation measures should always be the least intrusive option possible , with the level of intrusiveness increasing only if justified by lack of effectiveness or implementation of the less intrusive option. when no risk has been detected after a diligently conducted or updated risk assessment , providers should not be required to take any mitigation measures.


### (70) longstanding union support for both inhope and its member hotlines recognises that hotlines are in the frontline in the fight against online child sexual abuse. the eu centre should leverage the network of hotlines and encourage that they work together effectively with the coordinating authorities , providers of relevant information society services and law enforcement authorities of the member states. the hotlines’ expertise and experience is an invaluable source of information on the early identification of common threats and solutions , as well as on regional and national differences across the union. ### (70) this regulation recognises and reinforces the key role of hotlines in optimising the fight against child sexual abuse online at the union level. hotlines are at the forefront of detecting new child sexual abuse material and have a track record of proven capability in the rapid identification and removal of child sexual abuse material from the digital environment. longstanding union support for both inhope and its member hotlines recognises that hotlines are in the frontline in the fight against online child sexual abuse. the eu centre should leverage the network of hotlines and encourage that they work together effectively with the coordinating authorities , providers of relevant information society services and law enforcement authorities of the member states. the hotlines’ expertise and experience is an invaluable source of information on the early identification of common threats and solutions , as well as on regional and national differences across the union.


### obligations on providers of hosting services and providers of interpersonal communication services to detect and report online child sexual abuse; ### obligations on relevant providers of information society services that allow for the exchange of images , videos and where applicable sound , to report online child sexual abuse;


### obligations on providers of hosting services to remove or disable access to child sexual abuse material on their services; ### obligations on relevant information society services to remove or disable access to child sexual abuse material on their services;


### ‘interpersonal communications service’ means a publicly available service as defined in article 2 , point 5 , of directive (eu) 2018/1972 , including services which enable direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information merely as a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service; ### ‘interpersonal communications service’ means a publicly available service as defined in article 2 , point 5 , of directive (eu) 2018/1972 , including services which enable direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information that include videos and images , merely as a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service;


### 1. providers of hosting services and providers of interpersonal communications services shall identify , analyse and assess , for each such service that they offer , the risk of use of the service for the purpose of online child sexual abuse. ### 1. providers of hosting services , excluding cloud computing services , and providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services shall identify , analyse and assess the recurrent systemic risk of use of their services for the purpose of online child sexual abuse. the risk assessment shall be specific to these services and proportionate to the systemic risk considering its severity and probability , including based on the specific cases where service was misused to disseminate child sexual abuse materials.


### — functionalities enabling age verification; ### — functionalities enabling parental control , that among others allow for age assurance;


### — enabling users to establish contact with other users directly , in particular through private communications; ### deleted


### — enabling users to share images or videos with other users , in particular through private communications. ### — enabling users to establish direct contact and share images or videos with other users , in particular through private communications.


### 1. providers of hosting services and providers of interpersonal communications services shall take reasonable mitigation measures , tailored to the risk identified pursuant to article 3 , to minimise that risk. such measures shall include some or all of the following: ### 1. providers of hosting services , excluding cloud computing services , and providers of interpersonal communications services shall take reasonable , proportionate and targeted mitigation measures , tailored to the risk identified pursuant to article 3 and the type of service offered , to minimise that risk. such measures shall include some or all of the following:


### targeted and proportionate in relation to that risk , taking into account , in particular , the seriousness of the risk as well as the provider’s financial and technological capabilities and the number of users; ### applied in line with the right to privacy and the safety of individuals , targeted and proportionate in relation to that risk , taking into account , in particular , the seriousness of the risk as well as the provider’s financial and technological capabilities and the number of users;


### 3. providers of interpersonal communications services that have identified , pursuant to the risk assessment conducted or updated in accordance with article 3 , a risk of use of their services for the purpose of the solicitation of children , shall take the necessary age verification and age assessment measures to reliably identify child users on their services , enabling them to take the mitigation measures. ### 3. providers of interpersonal communications services that have identified , pursuant to the risk assessment conducted or updated in accordance with article 3 , a risk of use of their services for the purpose of the solicitation of children , shall take the necessary targeted measures , such as parental control tools that enable age assurance , and other tools that adapt their online interface and protect child users from solicitation.