### are not likely to be a danger to themselves , to public order or to public safety ; having been convicted of a violent intentional crime shall be considered as indicative of such danger . ### are not likely to be a danger to themselves or others , to public order or to public safety ; having been convicted of a violent intentional crime shall be considered as indicative of such danger .


### bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the member state in whose territory they are established and holding in their possession firearms classified in category a acquired before the date of entry into force of this directive should be able to keep those firearms in their possession subject to authorisation by the member state concerned and provided that those firearms have been deactivated . ### it should be possible for member states to choose to authorise persons dedicated to the gathering , study and conservation of firearms and associated artefacts for historical , cultural , scientific , technical , educational , aesthetic or heritage purposes and recognised as such by the member state in whose territory they are established to keep in their possession firearms classified in category a , provided that those persons demonstrate , prior to being granted authorisation , that they have taken the necessary measures to address any risks to public security or safety , including by way of secure storage . any such authorisation should take into account and reflect the specific situation , including the nature of the collection and its purposes .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' essential component ' shall mean the barrel , frame , receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breach block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which , being separate objects , are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' essential component ' shall mean the barrel , frame , body , receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breech block which , being separate objects , are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted .


### the marking shall be affixed to the receiver of the firearm . ### the marking shall be affixed to the receiver or the frame of the firearm .


### the manufacture , trade , exchange or conversion of ammunition . ### the manufacture , including modification or conversion , trade or exchange of ammunition .


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


### member states shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1 and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it was granted is no longer met . ### member states shall monitor firearms authorisations and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which they were granted are no longer met .


### furthermore , the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being converted to real firearms is high , and in some of the terrorist acts converted arms were used . it is therefore essential to address the problem of converted firearms being used in criminal offences , notably by including them in the scope of the directive . technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons as well as for salute and acoustic weapons should be adopted in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms . ### furthermore , to avoid the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being manufactured in a way that enables them to be converted into real firearms , technical specifications should be adopted in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms .


### in order to ensure the traceability of deactivated firearms , they should be registered in national registries . ### in order to increase the traceability of firearms and essential components and to facilitate their free movement , the provisions of directive 91 / 477 / eec should be clarified to ensure that both an assembled firearm and all essential components , whether included in an assembled firearm or not , are marked irremovably at the time of their being manufactured , imported or otherwise placed on the market , unless the firearm has been deactivated in accordance with that directive .


### firearms may be used for far more than 20 years . in order to ensure their traceability , records of them should be kept for an indeterminate period of time until destruction is certified . ### firearms potentially have a life - span of far more than 20 years . in order to ensure their traceability , records of them should be kept for an indeterminate period of time . the requirement to continue registering firearms and essential components after deactivation should only apply to those which are already registered and to the person possessing them at the time of deactivation ; it should not apply to subsequent transfers of such deactivated firearms or essential components or to firearms and essential components which , pursuant to national rules applicable prior to the entry into force of this directive , have been removed from the register after deactivation .


### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . ### for the purpose of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm and each essential component , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm and each essential component or at the time of its being manufactured or imported into the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . this requirement shall not apply to firearms manufactured before the entry into force of this amending directive .


### the commission shall adopt technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons as well as for salute and acoustic weapons to ensure they cannot be converted into firearms . ### the commission shall , by . . . [ insert date ] , adopt implementing acts establishing technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons to ensure they cannot be converted into firearms .


### member states shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1 and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it was granted is no longer met . ### member states shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which they were granted is no longer met .


### each member state shall ensure that the registries of the dealers and brokers established in their territory are connected to the computerised data - filing system of firearms . ### each member state shall ensure that dealers and brokers established in their territory report transactions involving firearms and essential components to the national competent authority within a period of time which shall not exceed 10 days .


### member states shall ensure that any firearm or part placed on the market has been marked and registered in compliance with this directive . ### member states shall ensure that any assembled firearm or essential component , when placed on the market , has been marked irremovably and registered in compliance with this directive , or that it has been deactivated in accordance with the provisions implementing article 10b and registered in compliance with this directive .


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


### member states may not prohibit persons resident within their territory from possessing a weapon acquired in another member state unless they prohibit the acquisition of the same weapon within their own territory . ### member states may not prohibit persons resident within their territory from possessing a firearm acquired in another member state unless they prohibit the acquisition of the same type of firearm within their own territory .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential parts of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential components of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way .


### in order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between member states , the commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data - filing systems in place in member states . the commission ' s assessment may be accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information . ### in order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between member states , various existing mechanisms or single points of contact or new exchange mechanisms could be used , depending on the nature of the information to be exchanged . the commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data - filing systems in place in member states . the commission ' s assessment may be accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' essential component ' shall mean the barrel , frame , receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breach block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which , being separate objects , are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' essential component ' shall mean the barrel , chamber , frame , body , receiver , slide or cylinder , bolt or breach block or other mechanism for containing the pressure of discharge at the rear of the chamber of a firearm which , being separate objects , are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted .


### firearms may be used for far more than 20 years . in order to ensure their traceability , records of them should be kept for an indeterminate period of time until destruction is certified . ### firearms potentially have a life - span of far more than 20 years . in order to ensure their traceability , records of them should be kept for an indeterminate period of time until their destruction or deactivation is certified . the requirement to continue registering firearms and essential components after deactivation should only apply to those which are already registered and to the person possessing them at the time of deactivation . that requirement should not apply to subsequent transfers of deactivated firearms or essential components or to firearms and essential components which , pursuant to national rules applicable prior to the entry into force of this directive , have been removed from the register after deactivation .


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


### alarm and signal weapons , salute and acoustic weapons as well as replicas ; ### any firearm under points 1 to 4 after having been converted to firing blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition ;


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


### for the purposes of this directive , ' broker ' shall mean any natural or legal person , other than a dealer whose trade or business consists wholly or partly in buying , selling or arranging the transfer within a member state , from one member state to another member state or exporting to a third country fully assembled firearms , their parts and ammunition . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' broker ' shall mean any natural or legal person , other than a dealer whose trade or business consists wholly or partly in buying , selling or arranging the transfer within a member state , from one member state to another member state or exporting to a third country or importing into a member state from a third country fully assembled firearms , their parts and ammunition .


### since brokers provide services similar to those of dealers , they should also be covered by this directive . ### since brokers provide services similar to those of dealers , they should also be covered by this directive and should be subject to the same obligations as dealers in all relevant respects .


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


### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean portable devices with a cartridge holder having a gas exit to the front , aside or on the top , which are specifically designed and constructed for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean devices with a cartridge holder designed or converted for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition .


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


### selling arrangements of firearms and their components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than the conventional selling methods , especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations . it is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication , notably internet , to dealers and brokers . ### marketing of firearms , parts and ammunition by means of the internet or other means of distance communication , for example by way of online auction catalogues or classified advertisements , and the arranging of a sale or other transaction by means of , for example , telephone or email should , where allowed under national law , be possible provided that the actual handing over takes place on a face - to - face basis , so as to allow verification of identity and of the right to engage in such a transaction . the handing over can be either between the parties directly , or by way of collecting the firearm , essential component or ammunition at the premises of a dealer , local police station or another body authorised under the national law of the member state concerned .


### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . ### for the purpose of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import into the union or as soon as possible thereafter , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark .


### before placing a fitting on the market , importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure in accordance with article 14 has been carried out by the manufacturer . they shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation , that the fitting is accompanied by the fitting conformity certificate containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and respectively . ### before placing a fitting on the market , importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in article 14 has been carried out by the manufacturer . they shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation , that the fitting bears the ce marking and is accompanied by a copy of the eu declaration of conformity containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and respectively .


### before making a fitting available on the market distributors shall verify that the fitting is accompanied by the fitting conformity certificate containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers , and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and and article 9 respectively . ### before making a fitting available on the market distributors shall verify that the fitting bears the ce marking and is accompanied by a copy of the eu declaration of conformity containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers , and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and and article 9 respectively .


### before placing a fitting on the market , importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure in accordance with article 14 has been carried out by the manufacturer . they shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation , that the fitting is accompanied by the fitting conformity certificate containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and respectively . ### before placing a fitting on the market , importers shall ensure that the appropriate conformity assessment procedure referred to in article 14 has been carried out by the manufacturer . they shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation , that the fitting bears the ce marking and is accompanied by instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and respectively .


### before making a fitting available on the market distributors shall verify that the fitting is accompanied by the fitting conformity certificate containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers , and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and and article 9 respectively . ### before making a fitting available on the market distributors shall verify that the fitting bears the ce marking and is accompanied by instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers , and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 7 and and article 9 respectively .


### manufacturers shall ensure that the fitting is accompanied by the fitting conformity certificate containing , amongst others , instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers . the instructions shall be clear , understandable and intelligible . ### manufacturers shall ensure that the fitting is accompanied by instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i , in a language which can be easily understood by appliance manufacturers , as determined by the member state concerned . however , where a large number of fittings are delivered to a single user , the batch or consignment concerned may be accompanied by a sole issue of the instructions for incorporation or assembly , adjustment , operation and maintenance in accordance with point 1 . 7 of annex i .


### provide technical expertise to the commission . ### promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the programme ' s components in the public and private sectors , including by supporting appropriate development of those services and by fostering a stable long - term environment . it shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the programme .


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


### the commission shall promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the programme ' s components in the public and private sectors , including by supporting appropriate development of those services and by fostering a stable long - term environment . it shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the programme . it shall ensure complementarity , consistency , synergies and links between the programme and other union actions and programmes . ### the commission shall ensure complementarity , consistency , synergies and links between the programme and other union actions and programmes .


### the commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the programme , including in the field of security . it shall , in accordance with this regulation , determine the priorities and long - term evolution of the programme and shall supervise its implementation , having due regard to its impact on other policies of the union . ### the commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the programme , and the responsibility in the field of security for the components of the programme not entrusted to the agency pursuant to article 30 . it shall , in accordance with this regulation , determine the priorities and long - term evolution of the programme and shall supervise its implementation , having due regard to its impact on other policies of the union .


### the commission shall manage the component of the programme where such management is not entrusted to another entity . ### the commission shall manage the component of the programme only where it will achieve the objectives of the component of the programme more effectively than by entrusting such management to another entity . in other cases , the commission shall delegate the management of the component of the programme to the agency , to the european space agency or to other entities referred to in article 32 .


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


### copernicus shall deliver data and information pursuing a full , free and open data policy . ### copernicus shall deliver data and information using a full , free and open data policy .


### copernicus shall promote the international coordination of observation systems and related exchanges of data in order to strengthen its global dimension and complementarity taking account of existing international agreements and coordination processes . ### copernicus shall promote the international coordination of observation systems and related exchanges of data in order to strengthen its global dimension and complementarity taking account of existing and future international agreements and coordination processes .


### –require the participation of the commission and , when relevant , the agency in the tender evaluation board meetings of the european space agency with regard to the programme ; ### –enable the participation as observer of the commission and , when relevant , the agency in the tender evaluation board meetings of the european space agency with regard to the programme ;


### ‘ space weather events’ means naturally occurring variations in the space environment between the sun and the earth , including solar flares , solar energetic particles , solar wind , and coronal mass ejections that can lead to solar storms potentially impacting earth ; ### ‘ space weather events’ means naturally occurring variations in the space environment between the sun and the earth , including solar flares , solar energetic particles , solar wind , and coronal mass ejections that can lead to solar storms potentially impacting earth or space - based infrastructures ;


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


### –stipulate the conditions of the management of funds entrusted to the european space agency , particularly with regard to public procurement , management procedures , the expected results measured by performance indicators , applicable measures in the event of deficient or fraudulent implementation of the contracts in terms of costs , schedule and results , as well as the communication strategy and the rules regarding ownership of all tangible and intangible assets ; these conditions shall be in conformity with titles iii and v of this regulation and the financial regulation ; ### –stipulate the conditions of the management of funds entrusted to the european space agency , including application of the union public procurement , when it is done in the name and on behalf of the commission or the agency , management procedures , the expected results measured by performance indicators , applicable measures in the event of deficient or fraudulent implementation of the contracts in terms of costs , schedule and results , as well as the communication strategy and the rules regarding ownership of all tangible and intangible assets ; these conditions shall be in conformity with titles iii and v of this regulation and the financial regulation ;


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


### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the technical and operational specifications required for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those technical and operational specifications , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article107 . ### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of delegated acts , determine high - level requirements , for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users , downstream players , and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those high - level requirements , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative . those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article107 .


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


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 1 , 5 ] billion .


### necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the agency in the host member state and the facilities to be made available by that member state together with the specific rules applicable in the host member state to the executive director , members of the administrative board , agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between the agency and member state where the seat is located , concluded after obtaining the approval of the administrative board . ### necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the agency in the host member state and the facilities to be made available by that member state together with the specific rules applicable in the host member state to the executive director , members of the administrative board , agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between the agency and member state where the seat or the local infrastructure is located , concluded after obtaining the approval of the administrative board .


### for copernicus : eur [ 5 , 8 ] billion ; ### for copernicus : eur [ 7 , 8 ] billion ;


### extreme and major space weather events may threaten the safety of citizens and disrupt the operations of space - based and ground - based infrastructure . a space weather function should therefore be established as part the programme with an aim of assessing the space weather risks and corresponding user needs , raising the awareness of space weather risks , ensuring the delivery of user - driven space weather services , and improving member stares capabilities to produce space weather service . the commission should prioritise the sectors to which the operational space weather services are to be provided taking into account the user needs , risks and technological readiness . in the long term , the needs of other sectors may be addressed . the delivery of services at union level according to the users ' needs will require targeted , coordinated and continued research and development activities to support space weather services evolution . the delivery of the space weather services should build on the existing national and union capabilities and enable a broad participation of member states and involvement of the private sector . ### extreme and major space weather events may threaten the safety of citizens and disrupt the operations of space - based and ground - based infrastructure . a space weather function should therefore be established as part the programme with an aim of assessing the space weather risks and corresponding user needs , raising the awareness of space weather risks , ensuring the delivery of user - driven space weather services , and improving member stares capabilities to produce space weather service . the commission should prioritise the sectors to which the operational space weather services are to be provided taking into account the user needs , risks and technological readiness . in the long term , the needs of other sectors may be addressed . the delivery of services at union level according to the users ' needs will require targeted , coordinated and continued research and development activities to support space weather services evolution . the delivery of the space weather services should build on the existing national and union capabilities and enable a broad participation of member states , international organisations and involvement of the private sector .


### actions to provide continuity of existing sentinel missions and to develop , launch , maintain and operate further sentinels expanding the observation scope , giving priority to : observation capacities for monitoring anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , allowing for polar coverage and enabling innovative environmental applications in agriculture , forest and water management domains ; ### actions to provide continuity of existing sentinel missions and to develop , launch , maintain and operate further sentinels expanding the observation scope ;


### the commission or , for the tasks referred to in article 30 , the agency may entrust specific tasks to member states or national agencies or to groups of these member states or national agencies . the member states shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the programme and the promotion of their use , including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme . ### the commission or , for the tasks referred to in article 30 , the agency may entrust specific tasks to member states or national agencies or to groups of these member states or national agencies , subject to the specific case by case agreement of a two thirds majority of member states . the member states shall take all the necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the programme and the promotion of their use , including by helping to protect the frequencies required for this programme .


### maximise the socio - economic benefits , including by promoting the widest possible use of the data , information and services provided by the programme ' s components ; ### maximise the socio - economic benefits , including by promoting the widest possible use of the data , information and services provided by the programme ' s components both within and outside the union ;


### –clearly define the responsibilities and obligations of the european space agency with regard to the programme ; ### –clearly define the responsibilities and obligations of the commission , the agency and the european space agency with regard to the programme ;


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


### compatibility and interoperability ### compatibility , interoperability and standardisation


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


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


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


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


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


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


### ' higher education student ' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution , including at short - cycle , bachelor , master or doctoral level or equivalent . it also covers recent graduates ; ### ' higher education student ' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution , including at short - cycle , bachelor , master or doctoral level or equivalent , or any person who has graduated from such an institution within the previous 12 months ;


### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties ; ### ‘ people from disadvantaged backgrounds’ means people who face obstacles to accessing the programme on account of their economic or social situation ;


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . ### the mid - term review of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but in any event no later than 31 december 2024 . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . the mid - term review , in addition to assessing the overall effectiveness and performance of the programme , shall pay particular attention to the inclusion measures laid down in article 13a , efforts made to simplify the programme for beneficiaries and the new initiatives being implemented under the programme .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing regulation no 1288 / 2013 ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing regulation no 1288 / 2013


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , including sign languages , minority and neighbouring languages , in particular through widened use of accessible online tools , as well as traditional classroom language teaching , in order to overcome one of the students ' mobility barriers .


### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26 adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work . _________________ 26 com 321 final . ### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for greater investment in people and a stronger ' youth ' focus in the next financial framework and recognised that the erasmus + programme has been one of the union’s most visible success stories . despite that overall success , the 2014 - 2020 programme remained unable to meet the high demand for funding and suffered from low project success rates . to remedy those shortcomings , it is necessary to increase the multiannual budget for the successor programme to the 2014 - 2020 programme . moreover , the successor programme aims to boost social inclusion by reaching more people with fewer opportunities and special needs , and incorporates a number of new and ambitious policy innovation initiatives reaching the most marginalized . therefore , it is necessary to triple the budget , in constant prices , for the successor programme as compared to the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014 - 2020 . _________________ 26 com 321 final .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation .


### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26 adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work . ### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . in its resolution of 14 march 2018 on the next multiannual financial framework , the european parliament called for the programme’s budget to be tripled on order to maintain its success , achieve its goals including increased inclusiveness , as well as reduce its shortcomings and barriers to participation . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work .


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , including automatic mutual recognition of qualifications , diplomas and learning periods abroad , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport .


### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26 adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work . _________________ 26 com 321 final . ### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for greater investment in people and a stronger ' youth ' focus in the next financial framework and recognised that the erasmus + programme has been one of the union’s most visible success stories . despite that overall success , the 2014 - 2020programme remained unable to meet the high demand for funding and suffered from low project success rates . to remedy those shortcomings , it is necessary to increase the multiannual budget for the successor programme to the 2014 - 2020programme . moreover , the successor programme aims to boost social inclusion by reaching more people from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities and other special needs , and incorporates a number of new and ambitious initiatives . therefore , it is necessary to triple the budget , in constant prices , for the successor programme as compared to the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014 - 2020 . _________________ 26 com 321 final .


### within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training , a breakdown of minimum allocation per sector should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors . ### within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training , a breakdown of minimum allocation per sector should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors . the exact budget allocation by action and initiative should be laid down in the work programme .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 30 000 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 41 097 000 000 in constant prices .


### as a way to ensure cooperation with other union instruments and support to other policies of the union , mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity , such as the public sector , agriculture and enterprise , to have a learning experience abroad allowing them , at any stage of their life , to grow and develop professionally but also personally , in particular by developing an awareness of their european identity and an understanding of european cultural diversity . the programme should offer an entry point for union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension , simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities . the scaling - up of erasmus projects should be facilitated ; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture . ### as a way to ensure cooperation with other union instruments and support to other policies of the union , mobility opportunities should be offered to people , including persons with disabilities , in various sectors of activity , such as the public sector , agriculture and enterprise , to have a learning experience abroad allowing them , at any stage of their life , to grow and develop professionally but also personally , in particular by developing an awareness of their european identity and an understanding of european cultural diversity . the programme should offer an entry point for union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension , simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities . the scaling - up of erasmus projects should be facilitated ; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture , as well as the european solidarity corps .


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . ### the mid - term review of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but in any event no later than 30 june 2024 . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . the mid - term review , in addition to assessing the overall effectiveness and performance of the programme , shall pay particular attention to the inclusion measures laid down in article 13a , efforts made to simplify the programme for beneficiaries and the new initiatives being implemented under the programme .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 46 , article 48 , article 53 , article 62 and article 91 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 46 , article 48 thereof ,


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


### at the request of one or several member states , the authority shall coordinate concerted or joint inspections in the areas under the scope of the authority ' s competences . the request may be submitted by one or several member states . the authority may also suggest to the authorities of the member states concerned that they perform a concerted or joint inspection . ### at the request of one or several member states , the authority shall coordinate concerted or joint inspections in the areas under the scope of the authority ' s competences . the request may be submitted by one or several member states .


### provide relevant information to employers on labour rules , and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross - border labour mobility situations , including posted workers ; ### support member states in providing relevant information to employers on labour rules , and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross - border labour mobility situations ;


### support cooperation between member states in the cross - border enforcement of relevant union law , including facilitating joint inspections ; ### support cooperation between member states in the cross - border enforcement of relevant union law , including facilitating concerted and joint inspections ;


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


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


### at the request of one or several member states , the authority shall coordinate concerted or joint inspections in the areas under the scope of the authority ' s competences . the request may be submitted by one or several member states . the authority may also suggest to the authorities of the member states concerned that they perform a concerted or joint inspection . ### at the request of one or several member states , the&#160 ; agency may participate in&#160 ; concerted or joint inspections in the areas under the scope of the authority ' s competences .


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


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


### so far , and unless otherwise provided for in national law , the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit . the number of such undertakings which are active in both national and international transport operations has been increasing . as a result , several member states have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator , provided for in regulation no 1071 / 2009 , to those undertakings . to ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes by way of common rules , and thus to approximate competitive conditions between all operators , this provision should be deleted , whereas the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatory . ### so far , and unless otherwise provided for in national law , the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit . the number of such undertakings has been increasing , particularly on the national transport market , because of the use of light commercial vehicles in towns and on shorter routes . nonetheless , it is appropriate that , for undertakings engaged in international transport , the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatory . this will enable fairer competition on the internal market to be achieved without imposing unnecessary administrative and financial burdens on transport undertakings , particularly smes .


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


### in view of their potential to considerably affect the road haulage market , as well as the social protection of workers , serious infringements of union rules on the posting of workers and the law applicable to contractual obligations should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute . ### in view of their potential to considerably affect the road haulage market , as well as the social protection of workers , serious infringements of union rules on the posting of workers , cabotage and the law applicable to contractual obligations should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute .


### so far , and unless otherwise provided for in national law , the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit . the number of such undertakings which are active in both national and international transport operations has been increasing . as a result , several member states have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator , provided for in regulation no 1071 / 2009 , to those undertakings . to ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes by way of common rules , and thus to approximate competitive conditions between all operators , this provision should be deleted , whereas the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatory . ### so far , and unless otherwise provided for in national law , the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit . the number of such undertakings has been increasing particularly on the national transport market , because of the use of light commercial vehicles in towns and on shorter routes . as a result , several member states have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator , provided for in regulation no 1071 / 2009 , to those undertakings . to ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector , prevent the use of loopholes and create fairer competition on the internal market without imposing unnecessary administrative and financial burdens on transport undertakings , particularly smes , the requirements for engagement in the occupation of road transport operator should apply equally for undertakings using vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes involved in international transport and cabotage operations .


### by way of derogation from article 5 , a marketing authorisation for a limited market shall be granted for a period of 3 years . ### by way of derogation from article 5 , a marketing authorisation for a limited market shall be granted for a period of 5 years .


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


### retail of anabolic , anti - infectious , anti - parasitic , anti - inflammatory , hormonal or psychotropic veterinary medicinal products ### retail of prescription only veterinary medicinal products or active substances , with anabolic , anti - infectious , anti - parasitic , anti - inflammatory , hormonal or psychotropic properties


### where a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to another species listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in that article shall be prolonged by 1 year for each additional target species , provided that the variation has been submitted at least 3 years before the expiration of the protection period laid down in article 34 . ### where the first marketing authorisation application relating to more than one species or a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to another species listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in that article shall be prolonged by 2 years for each additional target species in the original dossier , or provided that the variation has been submitted at least 3 years before the expiration of the protection period laid down in article 34 or .


### by way of derogation from article 5 , a marketing authorisation for a limited market shall be granted for a period of 3 years . ### by way of derogation from article 5 , a marketing authorisation for a limited market shall be granted for a period of 5 years . following this period it should be renewed and remain valid for an indefinite period unless risks to animal or public health or the environment are detected .


### before the expiry of the period of validity of 3 years , marketing authorisations for a limited market granted in accordance with article 21 shall be re - examined on application from the marketing authorisation holder . after the initial re - examination , it shall be re - examined every 5 years . ### before the expiry of the period of validity of 5 years , marketing authorisations for a limited market granted in accordance with article 21 shall be re - examined on application from the marketing authorisation holder . after the initial re - examination , it shall remain valid for an indefinite period .


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


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


### before the expiry of the period of validity of 3 years , marketing authorisations for a limited market granted in accordance with article 21 shall be re - examined on application from the marketing authorisation holder . after the initial re - examination , it shall be re - examined every 5 years . ### before the expiry of the period of validity of 5 years , marketing authorisations for a limited market granted in accordance with article 21 shall be re - examined on application from the marketing authorisation holder . after the initial re - examination , it shall be re - examined , if necessary , every 5 years .


### tests , pre - clinical studies and clinical trials represent a major investment for companies which they need to make in order to submit the necessary data with the application for a marketing authorisation or to establish a maximum residue limit for pharmaceutical active substances in the veterinary medicinal product . that investment should be protected in order to stimulate research and innovation , so that it is ensured the necessary veterinary medicinal products are available in the union . for that reason data submitted to a competent authority or the agency should be protected against use by other applicants . that protection should , however , be limited in time in order to allow competition . ### tests , pre - clinical studies and clinical trials represent a major investment for companies which they need to make in order to submit the necessary data with the application for a marketing authorisation or to establish a maximum residue limit for pharmaceutical active substances in the veterinary medicinal product . that investment should be protected in order to stimulate research and innovation , in particular on veterinary medicinal products for minor species and antimicrobials , so that it is ensured the necessary veterinary medicinal products are available in the union . for that reason data submitted to a competent authority or the agency should be protected against use by other applicants . that protection should , however , be limited in time in order to allow competition .


### the illegal sale of veterinary medicinal products to the public via the internet may represent a threat to public and animal health , as falsified or substandard medicines may reach the public in this way . it is necessary to address this threat . account should be taken of the fact that specific conditions for supply of medicinal products to the public have not been harmonised at union level and , therefore , member states may impose conditions for supplying medicinal products to the public within the limits of the treaty . ### the illegal sale of veterinary medicinal products to the public via the internet may represent a threat to public and animal health , as falsified or substandard medicines may reach the public in this way . it is necessary to address this threat . account should be taken of the fact that specific conditions for supply of medicinal products to the public have not been harmonised at union level . to minimise the risks to animal and human health , the online sale of antimicrobials should be prohibited . member states may impose conditions for supplying medicinal products to the public within the limits of the treaty .


### a veterinary prescription shall only be issued by a person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable national law . ### a veterinary prescription shall only be issued by a veterinarian or other person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable national law .


### only manufacturers , wholesale distributors and retailers authorised specifically to do so in accordance with applicable national law shall be allowed to supply and purchase veterinary medicinal products which have anabolic , anti - infectious , anti - parasitic , anti - inflammatory , hormonal or psychotropic properties or substances which may be used as veterinary medicinal products having those properties . ### only manufacturers , wholesale distributors and retailers authorised specifically to do so in accordance with applicable national law shall be allowed to supply and purchase prescription only veterinary medicinal products which have anabolic , anti - infectious , anti - parasitic , anti - inflammatory , hormonal or psychotropic properties or substances which may be used as veterinary medicinal products having those properties


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , designate antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 145 . ### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts and taking into consideration the scientific advice of the agency , designate antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 145 . the commission , when establishing these rules , will make decisions on appropriate risk management measures at the class , substance or even the indication level and will consider also the route of administration .


### in case of deprivation of liberty of a child , member states shall ensure that the child has access to a medical examination with a view , in particular , to assessing the general mental and physical condition of the child with the aim to determine the capacity of the child to face questioning or other investigative or evidence gathering acts or any measures taken or envisaged against the child . ### in case of deprivation of liberty of a child , member states shall ensure that the child has access to a medical examination and medical care&#160 ; in order to protect the welfare and health of the child .


### children are in a particularly vulnerable position in relation to detention . special efforts should be undertaken to avoid deprivation of liberty of children given the inherent risks for their physical , mental and social development . the competent authorities should consider alternative measures and impose such measures whenever this is in the best interests of the child . this may include the obligation to report to a competent authority , a restriction on contact with specific persons , a requirement to undergo therapeutic treatment or treatment for addiction and participation in educational measures . ### children are in a particularly vulnerable position in relation to detention . special efforts should be undertaken to avoid deprivation of liberty of children given the inherent risks for their physical , mental and social development . the competent authorities should consider alternative measures and impose such measures whenever this is in the best interests of the child and where suitable given the nature of the crime , and the threat to both the public and the child’s safety . this may include the obligation to report to a competent authority , a restriction on contact with specific persons , a requirement to undergo therapeutic treatment or treatment for addiction and participation in educational measures .


### member states shall ensure that the holder of parental responsibility of the child or , where that would be contrary to the best interests of the child , another appropriate adult , is provided with the information that the child receives in accordance with article 4 . ### member states shall ensure that the holder of parental responsibility or legal guardians of the child or , where that would be contrary to the best interests of the child , another appropriate adult , is provided with the information that the child receives in accordance with article 4 .


### member states shall ensure that any questioning of children by police or other law enforcement or judicial authority carried out prior to the indictment is audio - visually recorded , unless it is not proportionate taking into account the complexity of the case , the seriousness of the alleged offence and the potential penalty that can be incurred . ### member states shall ensure that any questioning of children by police or other law enforcement or judicial authority carried out prior to the indictment is , where necessary and&#160 ; possible , audio - visually recorded , unless it is not proportionate taking into account the complexity of the case , the seriousness of the alleged offence and the potential penalty that can be incurred .


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


### member states shall adopt and publish , by 1 april 2019 at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall adopt and publish , by 1 april 2020 at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .