### “1a . where the volume of allowances to be auctioned by member states in the last year of each period referred to in article 13 exceeds by more than 30% the expected average auction volume for the first two years of the following period before application of article 1 of decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] , two - thirds of the difference between the volumes shall be deducted from auction volumes in the last year of the period and added in equal instalments to the volumes to be auctioned by member states in the first two years of the following period . ” ### “1a . where the volume of allowances to be auctioned by member states in the last two years of each period referred to in article 13 exceeds by more than 30% the expected average auction volume for the first two years of the following period before application of article 1 of decision [ oj : please insert number of this decision ] , the difference between the volumes shall be deducted and eliminated , in equal instalments , from auction volumes in the last two years of the period . ”


### “1 . from 2021 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] of the european parliament and of the council . ” ### “1 . from 2016 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by decision [ oj : please insert number of this decision ] of the european parliament and of the council . ”


### where the volume of allowances to be auctioned by member states in the last year of each period referred to in article 13 exceeds by more than 30% the expected average auction volume for the first two years of the following period before application of article 1 of decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] , two - thirds of the difference between the volumes shall be deducted from auction volumes in the last year of the period and added in equal instalments to the volumes to be auctioned by member states in the first two years of the following period . ### where the volume of allowances to be auctioned by member states in the last two years of each period referred to in article 13 exceeds by more than 30% the expected auction volumes for the first two years of the following period before application of article 1 of decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] , the difference between the volumes shall be deducted and retired in equal instalments from auction volumes in the last two years of the period .


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21021 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework2 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . __________________ 8 insert reference . ### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21021 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework2 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as soon as possible . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2016 . allowances corresponding to 25% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . 50 million allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 300 million . __________________ 8 insert reference .


### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21021 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework2 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the european emission trading system more resilient to imbalances , a market stability reserve should be established . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . ____________________ 1 com652 final . 2 insert reference ### the report from the commission to the european parliament and the council on the state of the european carbon market in 21021 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . the impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework2 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue , and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework . a change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap . accordingly , the surplus would also only gradually decline , such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more . in order to address this problem and to make the ets more resilient to supply - demand imbalances , and thus to correct a design error in that system , so as to enable it to function as an orderly market with stable and competitive prices , reflecting the true value of allowances , a market stability reserve should be established . the market stability reserve will also ensure synergies with other climate policies such as those on renewable energy and energy efficiency . to ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead - time adjusting to the introduction of the design change , the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 2021 . in order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability , clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve . where the conditions are met , beginning in 2021 , allowances corresponding to 12% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 should be put into the reserve . a corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million . ____________________ 1 com652 final . 2 insert reference


### “1 . from 2021 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by decision [ opeu please insert number of this decision when known ] of the european parliament and of the council . ” ### “1 . from 2017 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by decision [ oj : please insert number of this decision ] of the european parliament and of the council . ”


### the cooperation established in accordance with paragraph 1 shall entail the exchange of information , including personal data . any data thus exchanged shall only be used for the purposes for which it was provided . any other usage of the data shall only be allowed in as far as such usage falls within the mandate of the body receiving the data , and subject to the prior authorisation of the body which provided the data . ### in cases which involve member states not participating in the european public prosecutor’s office , or third countries , at the request of the european public prosecutor’s office or a member state , eurojust may , through the national members : share information , including personal data , relating to ongoing investigations , in accordance with the provisions of this regulation ; provide support in forwarding decisions of the european public prosecutor’s office or requests for assistance and execution in member states which are members of eurojust but which are not part of the european public prosecutor’s office , or in third countries .


### it is necessary to provide eurojust with an administrative and management structure that allows it to perform its tasks more effectively and respects the principles applicable to union agencies whilst maintaining eurojust’s special characteristics and safeguarding its independence in the exercise of its operational functions . to this end , the functions of the national members , the college and the administrative director should be clarified and an executive board established . ### it is necessary to provide eurojust with an administrative and management structure that allows it to perform its tasks more effectively and respects the principles applicable to union agencies as set out in the joint statement of the european parliament , the council and the commission on decentralised agencies of the union of 19 july 2012 , whilst maintaining eurojust’s special characteristics and safeguarding its independence in the exercise of its operational functions . to this end , the functions of the national members , the college and the administrative director should be clarified and an executive board established .


### the commission shall develop and maintain an information and communication system for the collection and storage of information , in a structured form , on issues relating to the enforcement of union harmonisation legislation . the commission , single liaison offices , and authorities designated in accordance with article 26 shall have access to that system . ### the commission shall develop and maintain an information and communication system for the collection and storage of information , in a structured form , on issues relating to the enforcement of union harmonisation legislation . the commission , single liaison offices , and authorities designated in accordance with article 26 shall have access to that system . the results of market surveillance checks , including detailed information on non - compliant products , the economic operators responsible and the penalties imposed , shall be published in a european database developed by the commission .


### member states shall confer on their market surveillance authorities the powers of market surveillance , investigation and enforcement necessary for the application of this regulation and for the application of the union harmonisation legislation set out in the annex to this regulation . ### member states shall confer on their market surveillance authorities the powers of market surveillance , including the market surveillance of products sold online , investigation and enforcement necessary for the application of this regulation and for the application of the union harmonisation legislation set out in the annex to this regulation and shall provide them with the necessary resources in that regard .


### the identity and contact details of a person responsible for compliance information with respect to the product is not indicated or identifiable in accordance with article 4 ; ### the name , registered trade name or registered trade mark and the contact details , including the postal address , of a person responsible for compliance with respect to the product is not indicated or identifiable in accordance with article 4 ;


### market surveillance authorities shall perform controls as part of their activities set out in paragraph 1 , on a risk - based approach , taking into account , as a minimum , the following factors : ### market surveillance authorities shall perform controls as part of their activities set out in paragraph 1 , on a risk - based approach , taking into account the precautionary principle and , as a minimum , the following factors :


### this regulation should cover products that are subject to the union harmonisation legislation listed in the annex . the legislation listed in the annex should cover all union harmonisation legislation concerning manufactured products other than food , feed , medicinal products for human and veterinary use , living plants and animals , products of human origin and products of plants and animals relating directly to their future reproduction . this will ensure a uniform framework for market surveillance of those products at union level . several instruments of union harmonisation legislation on products need to be amended in consequence , in particular to remove references to certain provisions of regulation no 765 / 2008 . if new union harmonisation legislation is adopted in the future , it will be for that legislation to provide whether this regulation is also to apply to that legislation . ### this regulation should cover all products marketed in the union . this will ensure a uniform framework for market surveillance of those products at union level .


### member states shall ensure that their market surveillance authorities and single liaison office have the necessary resources , including sufficient budgetary and other resources , expertise , procedures and other arrangements for the proper performance of their duties . ### member states shall ensure that their market surveillance authorities and single liaison office have the necessary resources , including sufficient budgetary and other resources , such as staffing resources , expertise , procedures and other arrangements for the proper performance of their duties .


### by [ 31 december 2024 ] and every five years thereafter , the commission shall shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation against the objectives it pursues and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , to the council and to the european economic and social committee . . ### by [ 31 december 2024 ] and every three years thereafter , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation against the objectives it pursues and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , to the council and to the european economic and social committee .


### the general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events , referred to in article 5 . ### the general objective of the programme is to demonstrate solidarity with and offer support to displaced workers with fixed - term or open - ended contracts , temporary agency workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased in the course of unexpected major restructuring events , referred to in article 5 .


### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection . _________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en . ### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . appropriate means are therefore needed to address these negative side effects , which are driven by ever faster evolving technological advances . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to anticipate such negative effects of globalisation and technological advance and improve social protection systems . _________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en .


### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states . with the exception of cross - border workers referred to in article 65 , the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least three months of insurance in that member state . the previously competent member state should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition . in this case , registration with the employment services of the member state of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the member state , where the unemployed person had been previously insured . ### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states . with the exception of cross - border workers referred to in article 65 , the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least one month of insurance in that member state . the previously competent member state should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition , taking into account , however , the period of insurance completed by the person in the member state of last activity for the purposes of calculating aggregated periods of insurance . in this case , registration with the employment services of the member state of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the member state , where the unemployed person had been previously insured .


### following the recommendations in the eu citizenship report 2013 , 35 there is a need to extend the minimum duration of export of unemployment benefits from three to six months in order to improve the opportunities for unemployed persons moving to another member state to look for work and their chances for reintegration into the labour market and to address skills mismatches across borders . __________________ 35 com 269 final . ### following the recommendations in the eu citizenship report 2013 , 35 there is a need to extend the duration of export of unemployment benefits until exhaustion of the rights acquired by the job seeker in order to improve the opportunities for unemployed persons moving to another member state to look for work and their chances for requalification and reintegration into the labour market and to address skills mismatches across borders . __________________ 35 com 269 final .


### except in the cases referred to in article 65 , the application of article 6 shall be conditional on the person concerned having most recently completed a period of at least three months of insurance , employment , or self - employment in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed . ### except in the cases referred to in article 65 , the application of article 6 shall be conditional on the person concerned having most recently completed a period of at least one month of insurance , employment , or self - employment in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed .


### ‘ fraud’ means any intentional act or omission to act , in order to obtain or receive social security benefits or to avoid to pay social security contributions , contrary to the law of a member state ; . ### ‘ fraud’ means any intentional act or omission to act , in order to obtain or receive social security benefits or to avoid paying social security contributions or to circumvent the membership rules of a member state’s social security scheme , contrary to the law of the member state , to the basic regulation or to the implementing regulation , which causes harm to individuals or institutions ;


### in paragraph 3 , the word “three” shall be replaced by “six” and the words “a maximum of six months” shall be replaced by the words “the end of the period of entitlement to benefits” . ### paragraph 3 is deleted


### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states . with the exception of cross - border workers referred to in article 65 , the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least three months of insurance in that member state . the previously competent member state should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition . in this case , registration with the employment services of the member state of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the member state , where the unemployed person had been previously insured . ### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states . with the exception of cross - border workers referred to in article 65 , the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least one month of insurance in that member state . the previously competent member state should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition . in this case , registration with the employment services of the member state of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the member state , where the unemployed person had been previously insured .


### ‘ fraud’ means any intentional act or omission to act , in order to obtain or receive social security benefits or to avoid to pay social security contributions , contrary to the law of a member state ; . ### ‘ fraud’ means any intentional act or omission to act , in order to obtain or receive social security benefits or to avoid paying social security contributions , contrary to the law of a member state , the basic regulation , or the implementing regulation ; .


### a person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a member state on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of directive 96 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 or sent by that employer to another member state to perform work on that employer ' s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that the anticipated duration of such work does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self - employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this article . __________________ 46 oj l 018 , 21 . 01 . 1997 p . 1 . ### a person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a member state on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of directive 96 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that the anticipated duration of such work does not exceed months and that the person is not posted to replace another employed or self - employed person previously posted within the meaning of this article and has worked for at least three months in the first member state in the period before being posted . __________________ 46 oj l 18 , 21 . 1 . 1997 , p . 1 .


### where an unemployed person does not satisfy the conditions for the aggregation of periods in accordance with paragraph 1 because the total duration of his or her most recently completed periods of insurance , employment or self - employment in that member state is less than three months that person shall be entitled to unemployment benefits in accordance with the legislation of the member state where he or she had previously completed such periods under the conditions and subject to the limitations laid down in article 64a . . ### where an unemployed person does not satisfy the conditions for the aggregation of periods in accordance with paragraph 1 because the total duration of his or her most recently completed periods of insurance , employment or self - employment in that member state is less than one month that person shall be entitled to unemployment benefits in accordance with the legislation of the member state where he or she had previously completed such periods under the conditions and subject to the limitations laid down in article 64a .


### text proposed by the european central bank the basic tasks to be carried out through the european system of central banks include the definition and implementation of the monetary policy of the union and the promotion of the smooth operation of payment systems . safe and efficient financial market infrastructures , in particular clearing systems , are essential for the fulfilment of these basic tasks . ### the basic tasks to be carried out through the european system of central banks include the definition and implementation of the monetary policy of the union and the promotion of the smooth operation of payment systems .


### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union ' s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support . ### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , sustainable growth and competitiveness , ensuring additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union ' s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced , eliminating any support for fossil fuels . zero emissions impact projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . findings so far show that the broad support provided by the efsi to energy , energy efficiency and renewable energy projects has been accompanied by a corresponding reduction in ordinary eib investments in those sectors , thereby nullifying the notion of additionality . the loans financed under the efsi should be additional to the normal investment operations of the eib . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support .


### ' decisions approving the use of the eu guarantee shall be public and accessible , and include the rationale for the decision , with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion . the publication shall not contain commercially sensitive information . in reaching its decision , the investment committee shall be supported by the documentation provided by the eib . ### ' decisions approving the use of the eu guarantee shall be public and accessible , and include the rationale for the decision , with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion .


### the efsi was established for an initial period of three years and with the aim of mobilising at least eur 315 billion in investments . given its success , the commission is committed to the doubling of the efsi , both in terms of duration and financial capacity . the legal extension covers the period of the current multiannual financial framework and should provide a total of at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020 . in order to enhance the firepower of the efsi even further and reach the aim of doubling the investment target , member states should also contribute as a matter of priority . ### the efsi was established for an initial period of three years and with the aim of mobilising at least eur 315 billion in investments . the programme has fallen short in terms of ensuring the quality , additionality , economic and social utility and sustainability of the projects financed . despite this , after just one year of the efsi being in operation , and without the independent evaluation to which the efsi’s potential extension was linked being conducted , the commission has launched a proposal on the doubling of the efsi , both in terms of duration and financial capacity . the legal extension proposed by the commission covers the period of the current multiannual financial framework and should provide a total of at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020 . in order to try to expand the capacity of the efsi , member states could also contribute as a matter of priority .


### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , including through the development and deployment of new instruments . ### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises . experience so far nevertheless points to a sharp increase in indirect financing in respect of smes , through highly opaque structures and speculative investment funds geared towards maximising short - term profits rather than towards supporting the real economy and the smes themselves .


### due to their potential to increase the efficiency of the efsi intervention , blending operations combining non - reimbursable forms of support and / or financial instruments from the union budget , such as those available under the connecting europe facility , and financing from eib group , including eib financing under the efsi , as well as other investors should be encouraged . blending aims to enhance the value added of union spending by attracting additional resources from private investors and to ensure the actions supported become economically and financially viable . ### due to their potential to increase the efficiency of the efsi intervention , blending operations combining non - reimbursable forms of support and / or financial instruments from the union budget not subject to excessive risk , such as some of those available under the connecting europe facility , and financing from eib group , including eib financing under the efsi , as well as other investors should be encouraged . blending aims to enhance the value added of union spending by attracting additional resources from private investors and to ensure the actions supported become economically and financially viable .


### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . _________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . ### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2017 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 , or the 2020 target , whichever is lower , and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . _________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 .


### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments . ### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , improvements in the energy performance of buildings , an increase in renewables , greater energy efficiency and promotion of the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments .


### a member state whose greenhouse gas emissions for a given year are below its annual emission allocation for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to this article and article 6 , may bank that excess part of its annual emission allocation to subsequent years until 2030 . ### a member state whose greenhouse gas emissions for a given year are below its annual emission allocation for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to this article and article 6 , may use that excess part of its annual emission allocation to meet the target for the next year .


### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . __________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . ### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2017 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . __________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 .


### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy16 . __________________ 16 com 80 . ### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum , starting with the reduction and optimisation of energy consumption . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy16 . __________________ 16 com 80 .


### on 10 june 2016 the commission presented the proposal for the eu to ratify the paris agreement . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 . ### on 10 june 2016 the commission presented the proposal for the eu to ratify the paris agreement . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement and recognises the need to limit the rise in temperature to 1 . 5° by the end of the century . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 . .


### in 2027 and 2032 , if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a member state exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply : ### if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a member state exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply :


### each member state shall , in 2030 , limit its greenhouse gas emissions at least by the percentage set for that member state in annex i to this regulation in relation to its emissions in 2005 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 . ### each member state shall , by 2030 , limit its greenhouse gas emissions at least by the percentage set for that member state in annex i to this regulation in relation to its emissions in 2005 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months after the facilitation dialogue planned for 2018 under the aegis of the unfcc , the commission shall report on the contribution made by this regulation to meeting the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make a legislative proposal if appropriate .


### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member state ' s annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose . ### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member state ' s annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . the application of deductions must be annual , and the commission must ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation by exercising all its powers and prerogatives , including the power to initiate infringement proceedings in the event of non - compliance .


### a member state may transfer up to 5% of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other member states . the receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030 . ### a member state which , before 2030 , has already reached its own national targets as provided for in this regulation and directive 2003 / 87 / ec may transfer to other member states up to 50% of the quotas for each year after reaching the target , until 2030 . a receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for that year or the next two years until 2030 .


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination , improving and easing access to culture and knowledge and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , the working poor , the homeless and all other people facing multiple social challenges . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their universal accessibility and sustainability .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + should provide support to improving the inclusiveness , quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards civic , digital and media skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning , including formal , non - formal and informal learning pathways , and employability , and contribute to societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications .


### promoting lifelong learning , notably flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all taking into account digital skills , better anticipating change and new skills requirements based on labour market needs , facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility ; ### promoting lifelong learning , including formal , non - formal and informal learning pathways , notably flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all taking into account digital skills , better anticipating change and new skills requirements needed for personal and professional fulfilment and development , social inclusion and active citizenship as well as those based on labour market needs , facilitating career transitions and professional mobility ;


### ' key competences ' means the knowledge , skills and competences all individuals need , at any stage of their lives , for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the key competences are : literacy ; multilingual ; mathematics , science , technology and engineering ; digital ; personal , social and learning to learn ; citizenship ; entrepreneurship ; cultural awareness and expression ; ### ' key competences ' means the knowledge , skills and competences all individuals need , at any stage of their lives , for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the key competences are : literacy ; multilingual ; mathematics , science , technology , arts and engineering ; digital ; media literacy ; personal , social and learning to learn ; citizenship and civic knowledge ; entrepreneurship ; cultural awareness and expression ;


### improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems , to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills ; ### improving the inclusiveness , quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems , to support acquisition of key competences including civic , digital and media skills ;


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days on average per year during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; ### the commercial and fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days ;


### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or ### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least an average of 90 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or


### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or ### owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; or


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for an average of at least 90 days during the last one calendar year preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation .


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days in each of the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 or under other legislation adopted by the european parliament and by the council ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 . ### has committed serious infringements under article 42 of council regulation no 1005 / 200828 or article 90 of council regulation no 1224 / 2009 ; _________________ 28 council regulation no 1005 / 2008 of 29 september 2008 establishing a community system to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , amending regulations no 2847 / 93 , no 1936 / 2001 and no 601 / 2004 and repealing regulations no 1093 / 94 and no 1447 / 1999 .


### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary . ### the beneficiary , after submitting the application , shall comply with the admissibility conditions laid down for that purpose in paragraph 4 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final approval of that beneficiary .


### investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea ; ### investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter , as well as unwanted catches as provided for in article 15 of regulation 1380 / 2013 , collected from the sea ;


### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; ### fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , taking socio - economic factors into account ;


### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation . ### fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a union fishing vessel concerned by the temporary cessation .


### the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of small - scale coastal fishing vessels ; ### the purchase , installation and management on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control purposes , only in the case of fishing vessels with an overall length of less than 12 metres ;


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; and ### the fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days ; and


### each member state concerned shall ensure that national scientific observers are deployed on at least 20% of pelagic longline vessels targeting mediterranean swordfish . the percentage coverage will be measured in fishing days , number of sets or trips . ### each member state concerned shall ensure that national scientific observers are deployed on at least 5% of pelagic longline vessels targeting mediterranean swordfish . the percentage coverage will be measured in fishing days , number of sets or trips .


### masters of union fishing vessels under 12 metres length overall included in the list of vessels referred to in article 16 shall , at least four hours before the estimated time of arrival at the port , notify the competent authority of the member state or the cpc whose ports or landing facility they wish to use , the following information : ### masters of union fishing vessels under 12 metres length overall included in the list of vessels referred to in article 16 shall , before their arrival at the port , notify the competent authority of the member state or the cpc whose ports or landing facility they wish to use , the following information :


### union fishing vessels included in the iccat record of vessels and authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish , and third country vessels authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish in union waters which are greater than 12 metres length overall , shall have installed on board a fully functioning device which allows the vessel to be automatically located and identified through the vessel monitoring system , by transmitting position data at regular intervals , in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 . ### union fishing vessels included in the iccat record of vessels and authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish , and third country vessels authorised to fish mediterranean swordfish in union waters which are greater than 15 metres length overall , shall have installed on board a fully functioning device which allows the vessel to be automatically located and identified through the vessel monitoring system , by transmitting position data at regular intervals , in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 .


### incidental by - catches of swordfish below the minimum conservation reference size ### incidental catches of swordfish below the minimum conservation reference size


### member states shall issue fishing authorisations to catch mediterranean swordfish to vessels flying their flag , in accordance with the provisions laid down in regulation 2017 / 2403 for : ### member states shall issue fishing authorisations to catch mediterranean swordfish to vessels flying their flag , in accordance with the provisions laid down in article&#160 ; 20 , chapter&#160 ; iii , of regulation 2017 / 2403 for :


### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium - sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise . ### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products , or to services related to those products , by a supplier to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise .


### this directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium - sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium - sized enterprise . ### this directive applies to unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of agricultural or food products by a supplier to a buyer .


### a supplier pays for the wastage of food products that occurs on the buyer ' s premises and that is not caused by the negligence or fault of the supplier . ### a supplier pays for the wastage of food products that were delivered in due time and at the agreed quality that occurs on the buyer ' s premises and that is not caused by the negligence or fault of the supplier ;


### member states shall ensure that the following trading practices are prohibited , if they are not agreed in clear and unambiguous terms at the conclusion of the supply agreement : ### member states shall ensure that the following trading practices are prohibited , if they are not agreed in clear and unambiguous terms at the conclusion of the supply agreement or the ensuing payments are not strictly related to relevant costs incurred by the buyer :


### a supplier pays for the wastage of food products that occurs on the buyer ' s premises and that is not caused by the negligence or fault of the supplier . ### a supplier pays for the wastage of food products that occurs after the product has passed into the buyer ' s ownership and that is not caused by the negligence or fault of the supplier ;


### without losing the right of transport , a passenger may request compensation for delays from the railway undertaking if he or she is facing a delay between the places of departure and destination stated in the transport contract for which the cost of the ticket has not been reimbursed in accordance with article 16 . the minimum compensations for delays shall be as follows : ### without losing the right of transport , a passenger may request compensation for delays from the railway undertaking if he or she is facing a delay between the places of departure and destination stated on the ticket for which the cost has not been reimbursed in accordance with article 16 . the minimum compensations for delays shall be as follows :


### an obligation for the road transport operator established in another member state to send a posting declaration to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the posting , in electronic form , in an official language of the host member state or in english , containing only the following information : ### an obligation for the road transport operator established in another member state to send a posting declaration to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the posting , in a standardised electronic form developed and made available by the commission in all official languages of the union , containing only the following information :


### an obligation for the driver to keep and make available , where requested at the roadside control , the tachograph records , and in particular the country codes of member states where the driver has been present when carrying out international road transport operations or cabotage operations ; ### an obligation for the driver and the road transport operator to keep and , if they are so requested while being checked , make available the tachograph records , and in particular the country codes of member states where the driver has been present when carrying out international road transport operations or cabotage operations in the last 28 days ;


### member states shall not apply points and of the first subparagraph of article 3 of directive 96 / 71 / ec to drivers in the road transport sector employed by undertakings referred to in article 1 of that directive , when performing international carriage operations as defined by regulations 1072 / 2009 and 1073 / 2009 where the period of posting to their territory to perform these operations is shorter than or equal to 3 days during a period of one calendar month . ### member states shall not apply directive 96 / 71 / ec or directive 2014 / 67 / eu to transit and international transport operations as defined by regulations 1072 / 2009 and 1073 / 2009 .


### an obligation for the road transport operator established in another member state to send a posting declaration to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the posting , in electronic form , in an official language of the host member state or in english , containing only the following information : ### an obligation for the road transport operator established in another member state to submit a declaration to the internal market information system or to send it to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the operation , in standardized electronic form , developed and made available by the commission , in any official language of the european union , containing only the following information :


### checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings . they shall also be carried out if serious infringements of regulation no 561 / 2006 or no 165 / 2014 or directive 2002 / 15 / ec have been detected at the roadside . ; ### checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience of non - compliant behaviour&#160 ; in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings . they shall also be carried out if serious infringements of regulation no 561 / 2006 or no 165 / 2014 or directive 2002 / 15 / ec have been detected at the roadside . ;


### these health challenges are complex , interlinked and global in nature and require multidisciplinary , cross - sectorial and transnational collaborations . research and innovation activities will build close linkages between discovery , clinical , epidemiological , environmental and socio - economic research as well as with regulatory sciences . they will harness the combined skills of academia and industry and foster their collaboration with health services , patients , policy - makers and citizens in order to leverage on public funding and ensure the uptake of results in clinical practice as well as in health care systems . they will foster strategic collaboration at eu and international level in order to pool the expertise , capacities and resources needed to create economies of scale , scope and speed as well as to share the expected benefits and financial risks involved . ### these health challenges are complex , interlinked and global in nature and require multidisciplinary , cross - sectorial and transnational collaborations . research and innovation activities will build close linkages between discovery , clinical , epidemiological , environmental and socio - economic research as well as with regulatory sciences . they will harness the combined skills of academia , not - for - profit product developers and industry and foster their collaboration with health services , patients , policy - makers and citizens in order to leverage on public funding and ensure the uptake of results in clinical practice as well as in health care systems . they will foster strategic collaboration at eu and international level in order to pool the expertise , capacities and resources needed to create economies of scale , scope and speed as well as to share the expected benefits and financial risks involved .


### protecting people against cross - border health threats is a major challenge for public health , calling for effective international cooperation at eu and global level . this will involve prevention , preparedness , early detection , treatment and cure of infectious diseases , and also tackling antimicrobial resistance following a ‘ one health approach’ . ### protecting people against cross - border health threats and poverty - related and neglected diseases is a major challenge for public health , calling for effective international cooperation at eu and global level as well as coordination between eu funding instruments in r&i and international development . this will involve developing tools for prevention , preparedness , early detection , treatment and cure of infectious diseases , and also tackling antimicrobial resistance following a ‘ one health approach’ .


### –research on newly emerging health issues and health threats . ### –research on newly emerging health issues , large scale epidemics of infectious diseases and health threats with special attention for the threat of antimicrobial resistance .


### –vaccines , diagnostics , treatments and cures for infectious diseases , including co - morbidities and co - infections ; ### –new development and optimisation of vaccines , diagnostics , treatments and cures for infectious diseases , including co - morbidities and co - infections with priority for poverty - related and neglected diseases where commercial markets are lacking ;


### –barriers to the implementation and uptake of medical interventions in clinical practice as well as in the health system ; ### –barriers to the implementation and uptake of medical interventions in clinical practice as well as in the health system , including regulatory strengthening in low - and middle - income countries ;


### ‘ traditional ship’ means any kind of historical passenger ship designed before 1965 and their replicas built predominantly with the original materials , including those designed to encourage and promote traditional skills and seamanship , that together serve as living cultural monuments , operated according to traditional principles of seamanship and technique ; ### ‘ traditional ship’ means all kinds of historical ships and their replicas including those designed to encourage and promote traditional skills and seamanship , that together serve as living cultural monuments , operated according to traditional principles of seamanship and technique ;


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### all forms of support schemes for electricity from renewable and fossil sources distort markets and , therefore , shall be avoided .


### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the union energy policy . the increased use of energy from renewable sources , together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency , constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 paris agreement on climate change , and the union 2030 energy and climate framework , including the binding target to cut emissions in the union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . it also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply , technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development , especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . ### promoting renewable forms of energy is one of several goals of energy policy , including an affordable reliable supply of energy to consumers and industry , ensuring energy security , and in particular noting that the eu does not have exclusive competence over energy and that member states retain the right to choose between different energy sources and determine the general structure of their energy supply . it should , therefore , be for the member states to determine their energy policies , including the relative proportion of energy derived from renewable sources , based on locally determined criteria and investment priorities . any proposal to set binding targets at eu level should be rejected .


### without prejudice to article 1 , if a member state decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction , it shall notify the commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect . where a member state has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change , the member state shall apply this change . ### without prejudice to article 1 , if a member state decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction , it shall notify the commission at least 12 months before the change takes effect . where a member state has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 12 months before the date of the envisaged change , the member state shall apply this change .


### a lively public debate is taking place on summer - time arrangements and some member states have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements . in the light of these developments , it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between member states in this area . therefore , it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer - time arrangements . ### public debates are taking place on summer - time arrangements and some member states have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements . in the light of these developments , it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between member states in this area , as well as to avoid jeopardising the competitiveness of european airlines and airports . therefore , it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer - time arrangements .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this directive by 31 december 2024 at the latest . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this directive by 31 december 2025 at the latest . in this implementation report , a&#160 ; special emphasis shall be put on the effects on human health . &#160 ;


### within 1 month of the notification , the commission shall inform the other member states thereof and publish that information in the official journal of the european union . ### within 1 month of the notification , the commission shall inform the other member states thereof , publish that information in the official journal of the european union and inform the general public and stakeholders .


### member states shall provide the commission with the relevant information by 30 april 2024 at the latest . ### member states shall provide the commission with the relevant information by 30 april 2025 at the latest .


### the member state in which an application for international protection is made and which is carrying out the process of determining the member state responsible may , at any time before a member state responsible has been determined , request another member state to take charge of an applicant in order to bring together any family relations , even where that other member state is not responsible under the criteria laid down in articles 10 to 13 and 18 . the persons concerned must express their consent in writing . ### the member state in which an application for international protection is made and which is carrying out the process of determining the member state responsible , or the member state responsible , may , at any time before a decision regarding the substance is taken , request another member state to take charge of an applicant in order to bring together any family relations , on humanitarian grounds , even where that other member state is not responsible under the criteria laid down in articles 10 to 13 and 18 . the persons concerned must express their consent in writing .


### a key based on the size of the population and of the economy of the member states should be applied as a point of reference in the operation of the corrective allocation mechanism in conjunction with a threshold , so as to enable the mechanism to function as a means of assisting member states under disproportionate pressure . the application of the corrective allocation for the benefit of a member state should be triggered automatically where the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible exceeds 150% of the figure identified in the reference key . in order to comprehensively reflect the efforts of each member state , the number of persons effectively resettled to that member state should be added to the number of applications for international protection for the purposes of this calculation . ### a key based on the size of the population , on the economy of the member states , including their growth and employment rates , should be applied as a point of reference in the operation of the corrective allocation mechanism so as to enable the mechanism to function as a means of assisting member states most exposed to migration flows . the application of the corrective allocation for the benefit of a member state should be triggered automatically and in a way that is binding on all the member states . in order to comprehensively reflect the efforts of each member state , the number of persons effectively resettled to that member state should be added to the number of applications for international protection for the purposes of this calculation .


### of the objectives of this regulation and the consequences of making another application in a different member state as well as the consequences of leaving the member state where he or she is obliged to be present during the phases in which the member state responsible under this regulation is being determined and the application for international protection is being examined , in particular that the applicant shall not be entitled to the reception conditions set out in articles 14 to 19 of directive 2013 / 33 / eu in any member state other than the one where he or she is required to be present , with the exception of emergency health care ; ### of the objectives of this regulation and the consequences of making another application in a different member state as well as the consequences of leaving the member state where he or she is obliged to be present during the phases in which the member state responsible under this regulation is being determined and the application for international protection is being examined ;


### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor . ### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor is staying , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor .


### a personal interview with the applicant should be organised in order to facilitate the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection unless the applicant has absconded or the information provided by the applicant is sufficient for determining the member state responsible . as soon as the application for international protection is lodged , the applicant should be informed in particular of the application of this regulation , of the lack of choice as to which member state will examine his or her asylum application ; of his or her obligations under this regulation and of the consequences of not complying with them ### a personal interview with the applicant should be organised in order to facilitate the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection unless the applicant has absconded or the information provided by the applicant is sufficient for determining the member state responsible . as soon as the application for international protection is lodged , the applicant should be informed in particular of the application of this regulation , of the lack of choice as to which member state will examine his or her asylum application ; of his or her rights under this regulation , in particular the opportunity to provide information on any family members or persons with other family connections in other member states , and of his or her obligations under this regulation and of the consequences of not complying with them . the information given to the applicant must be clear and concise and in a language that he or she understands .


### as soon as an application for international protection is lodged within the meaning of article 21 in a member state , its competent authorities shall inform the applicant of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 4 as well as the consequences of non - compliance set out in article 5 , and in particular : ### as soon as an application for international protection is lodged within the meaning of article 21 in a member state , its competent authorities shall inform the applicant of the application of this regulation , in particular the opportunity to provide information regarding the presence of family members or any other family relations in other member states and of the obligations set out in article 4 and the consequences of non - compliance set out in article 5 , and in particular :


### - when the applicant is a minor and unmarried , the father , mother or another adult responsible for the applicant , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present , ### - the father , mother or , when the applicant is a minor , another adult responsible for the applicant , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present ,


### in order to ensure full respect for the principle of family unity and for the best interests of the child , the existence of a relationship of dependency between an applicant and his or her child , sibling or parent on account of the applicant’s pregnancy or maternity , state of health or old age , should become a binding responsibility criterion . when the applicant is an unaccompanied minor , the presence of a family member or relative on the territory of another member state who can take care of him or her should also become a binding responsibility criterion . in order to discourage secondary movements of unaccompanied minors , which are not in their best interests , in the absence of a family member or a relative , the member state responsible should be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this would not be in the best interests of the child . before transferring an unaccompanied minor to another member state , the transferring member state should make sure that that member state will take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the adequate protection of the child , and in particular the prompt appointment of a representative or representatives tasked with safeguarding respect for all the rights to which they are entitled . any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor should be preceded by an assessment of his / her best interests by staff with the necessary qualifications and expertise . ### in order to ensure full respect for the principle of family unity and for the best interests of the child , the existence of a relationship of dependency between an applicant and his or her child , sibling or parent on account of the applicant ' s pregnancy or maternity , state of health or old age , should become a binding responsibility criterion . when the applicant is an unaccompanied minor , the presence of a family member or relative on the territory of another member state who can take care of him or her should also become a binding responsibility criterion . in order to discourage secondary movements of unaccompanied minors , which are not in their best interests , in the absence of a family member or a relative , the member state responsible should be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this would not be in the best interests of the child . before transferring an unaccompanied minor to another member state , the transferring member state should make sure that that member state will take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the adequate protection of the child , and in particular the prompt appointment of a representative or representatives tasked with safeguarding respect for all the rights to which they are entitled . any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor should be preceded by an assessment of his / her best interests by staff with the necessary qualifications and expertise . if for any reason the age of the applicant is not clearly over 18 years of age the member state have the full right to medically investigate the applicant to establish the age of the applicant .


### the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand and in which he or she is able to communicate . where necessary , member states shall have recourse to an interpreter who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview . ### the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands and in which he or she is able to communicate . interviews with minors shall be conducted in a child - friendly manner in the presence of the guardian and , where applicable , the legal advisor or counsellor . where necessary , member states shall have recourse to a qualified interpreter who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview .


### applicants who lodged their application in the benefitting member state after notification of allocation referred to in article 34 shall be allocated to the member states referred to in paragraph 1 , and these member states shall determine the member state responsible . ### applicants who lodged their application in the benefitting member state shall be allocated to the member states referred to in paragraph 1 , and these member states shall become responsible for examining the application for international protection .


### the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , provided that it is in the best interests of the minor . where the applicant is a married minor whose spouse is not legally present on the territory of the member states , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present . ### the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , provided that it is in the best interests of the minor .


### when the allocation mechanism applies , the applicants who lodged their applications in the benefitting member state should be allocated to member states which are below their share of applications on the basis of the reference key as applied to those member states . appropriate rules should be provided for in cases where an applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to national security or public order , especially rules as regards the exchange of information between competent asylum authorities of member states . after the transfer , the member state of allocation should determine the member state responsible , and should become responsible for examining the application , unless the overriding responsible criteria , related in particular to the presence of family members , determine that a different member state should be responsible . ### in applying the allocation mechanism , the applicants who lodged their applications in the benefitting member state should be allocated to member states which are below their share of applications on the basis of the reference key as applied to those member states . appropriate rules should be provided for in cases where an applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to national security or public order , especially rules as regards the exchange of information between competent asylum authorities of member states . after the transfer , the member state of allocation should determine the member state responsible , and should become responsible for examining the application .


### the member state in which an application for international protection is made and which is carrying out the process of determining the member state responsible may , at any time before a member state responsible has been determined , request another member state to take charge of an applicant in order to bring together any family relations , even where that other member state is not responsible under the criteria laid down in articles 10 to 13 and 18 . the persons concerned must express their consent in writing . ### the member state in which an application for international protection is lodged and which is carrying out the process of determining the member state responsible , or the member state responsible , may , at any time before a first decision regarding substance is taken , request another member state to take charge of an applicant in order to bring together any family relations , on humanitarian grounds based in particular on family , cultural or social ties or language skills which would facilitate his or her integration into that other member state , even where that other member state is not responsible under the criteria laid down in articles 10 to 13 and 18 . the persons concerned must express their consent in writing .


### when there is a significant risk of absconding , member states may detain the person concerned in order to secure transfer procedures in accordance with this regulation , on the basis of an individual assessment and only in so far as detention is proportional and other less coercive alternative measures cannot be applied effectively . ### member states may detain the person concerned in order to secure transfer procedures in accordance with this regulation .


### in order to assess whether the corrective allocation mechanism in this regulation is meeting the objective of ensuring a fair sharing of responsibility between member states and of relieving disproportionate pressure on certain member states , the commission should review the functioning of the corrective allocation mechanism and in particular verify that the threshold for the triggering and cessation of the corrective allocation effectively ensures a fair sharing of responsibility between the member states and a swift access of applicants to procedures for granting international protection in situations when a member state is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is responsible under this regulation . ### in order to assess whether the corrective allocation mechanism in this regulation is meeting the objective of ensuring a fair sharing of responsibility between member states and of relieving disproportionate pressure on certain member states , the commission should review the functioning of the corrective allocation mechanism and in particular verify that the mechanism effectively ensures a fair sharing of responsibility between the member states and a swift access of applicants to procedures for granting international protection .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand . member states shall use the common leaflet drawn up pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in clear , concise language , and in a language that the applicant understands . member states shall use the common leaflet drawn up pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose .


### the criteria for determining the member state responsible shall be applied &#160 ; only once , &#160 ; in the order in which they are set out in this chapter . ### the criteria for determining the member state responsible shall be applied in the order in which they are set out in this chapter .