### this regulation aims at preventing discrimination based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment , including geo - blocking , in cross - border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the union . it seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination , thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment . such other criteria can be applied , in particular , on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers , such as the ip address used when accessing an online interface , the address submitted for the delivery of goods , the choice language made or the member state where the customer ' s payment instrument has been issued . ### this regulation aims at preventing discrimination based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment , including geo - blocking , in online cross - border commercial transactions relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the union . it seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination , thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment . such other criteria can be applied , in particular , on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers , such as the ip address used when accessing an online interface , the address submitted for the delivery of goods , the choice language made or the member state where the customer ' s payment instrument has been issued .


### in order to increase the possibility for customers to access information related to the sales of goods and the provision of services on the internal market and to increase transparency , including with respect to prices , traders should not , through the use of technological measures or otherwise , prevent customers from having full and equal access to online interfaces on the basis of their nationality , place of residence or place of establishment . such technological measures can encompass , in particular , any technologies used to determine the physical location of the customer , including the tracking of that by means of ip address , coordinates obtained through a global navigation satellite system or data related to a payment transaction . however , that prohibition of discrimination with respect to access to online interfaces should not be understood as creating an obligation for the trader to engage in commercial transactions with customers . ### in order to increase the possibility for customers to access information related to the sales of goods and the provision of services on the internal market and to increase transparency , including with respect to prices , traders should not , through the use of technological measures or otherwise , prevent customers from having full and equal access to online interfaces , including all versions of the applications available , on the basis of their nationality , place of residence or place of establishment . such technological measures can encompass , in particular , any technologies used to determine the physical location of the customer , including the tracking of that by means of ip address , coordinates obtained through a global navigation satellite system or data related to a payment transaction . however , that prohibition of discrimination with respect to access to online interfaces should not be understood as creating an obligation for the trader to engage in commercial transactions with customers .


### member states should designate one or more bodies responsible for taking effective action to monitor and to secure compliance with the provision of this regulation . member states should also ensure that effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties can be imposed on traders in the event of any breach of this regulation . ### member states should designate one or more bodies responsible for taking effective action to monitor and to secure compliance with the provision of this regulation . member states should also ensure that traders comply with the provisions of this regulation and , in the event of any breaches , that effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties are imposed on traders .


### in order to achieve the objective of effectively addressing direct and indirect discrimination based on the nationality , place of residence or place of establishment of customers , it is appropriate to adopt a regulation , which directly applies in all member states . this is necessary in order to guarantee the uniform application of the non - discrimination rules across the union and their entering into force at the same time . only a regulation ensures the degree of clarity , uniformity and legal certainty which is necessary in order to enable customers to fully benefit from those rules . ### in order to achieve the objective of effectively preventing direct and indirect discrimination based on the nationality , place of residence or place of establishment of customers , and of providing effective means of redress to those customers who consider themselves affected by it , it is appropriate to adopt a regulation , which applies directly in all member states . this is necessary in order to guarantee the uniform application of the non - discrimination rules across the union and their entry into force at the same time . only a regulation ensures the degree of clarity , uniformity and legal certainty which is necessary in order to enable customers to fully benefit from those rules .


### in the event of such redirection with the customer ' s explicit consent , the original version of the online interface shall remain easily accessible for that customer . ### in the event of such redirection with the customer ' s explicit consent , the version of the online interface which the customer originally sought to access shall remain easily accessible for the customer .


### in the context of the evolving migratory challenges characterised by the need to support strong reception , asylum , integration and migration systems of member states , prevent and adequately handle situations of pressure and replace irregular and unsafe arrivals with legal and safe pathways , investing in efficient and coordinated migration management in the union is key to realising the union ' s objective of constituting an area of freedom , security and justice pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### in the context of the evolving migratory problems characterised by the need to support strong reception , asylum , integration and migration systems of member states , prevent and adequately handle situations of pressure and stop illegal arrivals , investing in efficient migration management in the union is key to realising the union ' s objective of constituting an area of freedom , security and justice pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### considering the high levels of migration flows to the union in the last years and the importance of ensuring the cohesion of our societies , it is crucial to support member states’ policies for early integration of legally staying third - country nationals , including in the priority areas identified in the action plan on integration of third - country nationals adopted by the commission in 2016 . ### considering the high levels of illegal migration flows to the union in the last years and the importance of ensuring the cohesion of our societies , it is crucial to support member states’ policies for encouraging assimilation of third - country nationals allowed to reside in the member states , including in the priority areas identified in the action plan on integration of third - country nationals adopted by the commission in 2016 .


### considering the crucial role played by local and regional authorities and civil society organisations in the field of integration and to facilitate the access of these entities to funding at union level , the fund should facilitate the implementation of actions in the field of integration by local and regional authorities or civil society organisations , including through the use of the thematic facility and through a higher co - financing rate for these actions . ### considering the crucial role that local and regional authorities in the field of assimilation could play and to facilitate the access of these entities to funding at union level , the fund should facilitate the implementation of actions in the field of assimilation by local and regional authorities , including through the use of the thematic facility and through a higher co - financing rate for these actions .


### funding from the union budget should concentrate on activities where union intervention can bring added value compared to action undertaken by member states alone . financial support provided under this regulation should contribute , in particular , to strengthening national and union capabilities in the areas of asylum and migration . ### funding from the union budget should concentrate on activities where union intervention can bring added value compared to action undertaken by member states alone . financial support provided under this regulation should contribute , in particular , to strengthening national and union capabilities in the areas of reduction of pull factors and return of illegally staying third country nationals .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to an effective management of migration flows in the union , in accordance with the common policy on asylum and international protection and the common immigration policy , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states acting alone and can be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to an effective halt of the disruptive and alarming volumes of migration flows in the union , in accordance with the majority view of the electorate , this objective can probably be met best by member states acting together in a resolut fashion and the eu cooperating in full accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the fund and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the fund shall also contribute to the corporate communication on the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the fund and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the fund shall also contribute to the corporate communication on the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation . all expenditure of the fund shall be publicly presented on a designated eu website in all official languages and updated every month .


### the following criteria in the area of countering irregular migration including returns will be taken into account and shall be weighted as follows : ### the following criteria in the area of countering illegal migration including returns will be taken into account and shall be weighted as follows :


### supporting an integrated and coordinated approach to return management at the union and member states’ level , to the development of capacities for effective and sustainable return and reducing incentives for irregular migration ; ### supporting an integrated and coordinated approach to return management at the union and member states’ level , to the development of capacities for effective and sustainable return and reducing incentives for illegal migration ;


### countering incentives for irregular migration , including the employment of irregular migrants , through effective and adequate inspections based on risk assessment , the training of staff , the setting - up and implementation of mechanisms through which irregular migrants can claim back payments and lodge complaints against their employers , or information and awareness - raising campaigns to inform employers and irregular migrants about their rights and obligations pursuant to directive 2009 / 52 / ec53 ; _________________ 53 directive 2009 / 52 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 providing for minimum standards on sanctions and measures against employers of illegally staying third - country nationals . ### countering incentives for illegal migration , including the employment of illegal migrants , through effective and adequate inspections based on risk assessment , the training of staff , the setting - up and implementation of mechanisms through which illegal migrants can claim back payments and lodge complaints against their employers , or information and awareness - raising campaigns to inform employers and illegal migrants about their rights and obligations pursuant to directive 2009 / 52 / ec53 ; _________________ 53 directive 2009 / 52 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 providing for minimum standards on sanctions and measures against employers of illegally staying third - country nationals .


### waste prevention is the most efficient way to improve resource efficiency and to reduce the environmental impact of waste . it is important therefore that member states take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation and monitor and assess progress in the implementation of such measures . in order to ensure a uniform measurement of the overall progress in the implementation of waste prevention measures , common indicators should be established . ### waste prevention is the most efficient way to improve resource efficiency , to reduce the environmental impact of waste , and to promote durable , recyclable , reusable high - quality materials and to decrease the dependence on imports of increasingly rare raw materials . it is important therefore that member states take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation , including measures that reduce the presence of hazardous substances , promote recycling of materials with high quality , combat planned obsolescence , increase consumer empowerment through improved product information , encourage continuous communication and regular education campaigns on waste prevention and monitor and assess progress made in the implementation of such measures as well as prevention targets for the reduction of waste generation , with the aim of decoupling it from economic growth . in order to ensure a uniform measurement of the overall progress in the implementation of waste prevention measures , common indicators and calculation methods should be established .


### this directive sets long - term objectives for the union’s waste management and gives economic operators and member states a clear direction for the investments needed to attain the objectives of this directive . in developing their national waste management strategies and planning investments in waste management infrastructure , member states should make a sound use of the european structural and investment funds by promoting prevention , re - use and recycling , in line with the waste hierarchy . ### this directive sets long - term objectives for the union ' s waste management and gives economic operators and member states a clear direction for the investments needed to attain the objectives of this directive . in developing their national waste management strategies and planning investments in waste management infrastructure , member states should make a sound use of the european structural and investment funds by promoting first prevention , and re - use , and then recycling , in line with the waste hierarchy and not for supporting landfilling and incineration of waste .


### ' bio - waste ' means biodegradable garden and park waste , food and kitchen waste from households , restaurants , caterers and retail premises , comparable waste from food processing plants and other waste with similar biodegradability properties that is comparable in nature , composition and quantity ; ### ' bio - waste ' means biodegradable garden and park waste , non - animal agricultural waste , food and kitchen waste from households , restaurants , caterers and retail premises , comparable waste from food production and processing plants and other waste with similar biodegradability and compostability properties that is comparable in nature and composition ;


### such measures may encourage , inter alia , the development , production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use , that are technically durable and that are , after having become waste , suitable for preparation for re - use and recycling in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy . the measures should take into account the impact of products throughout their life cycle . ### such measures shall encourage , inter alia , the development , production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use , that are technically durable and easily repairable and that are , after having become waste and been prepared for re - use or recycled , suitable to be made available on the market or placed on the market in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy . the measures shall take into account the impact of products throughout their life cycle , the waste hierarchy and relevant union legislation and standards already applicable to products .


### member states shall monitor and assess the implementation of their food waste prevention measures by measuring food waste on the basis of methodologies established in accordance with paragraph 4 . ### member states shall monitor and assess the implementation of their food waste prevention measures by measuring the levels of food waste on the basis of a common methodology . by 31 december 2017 , the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 38a to establish the methodology , including minimum quality requirements , for the uniform measurement of the levels of food waste .


### “2 . where necessary to comply with paragraph 1 and to facilitate or improve recovery , waste shall be collected separately if technically , environmentally and economically practicable and shall not be mixed with other waste or other material with different properties . ” ### in article 10 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : “2 . to comply with paragraph 1 and to facilitate or improve recovery , waste shall be collected separately and shall not be mixed with other waste or other material with different properties . ”


### member states shall take measures , as appropriate , to promote preparing for re - use activities , notably by encouraging the establishment of and support for re - use and repair networks and by facilitating the access of such networks to waste collection points , and by promoting the use of economic instruments , procurement criteria , quantitative objectives or other measures . ### member states shall take measures , to promote preparing for re - use activities , notably by encouraging the establishment of and support for preparing for re - use operators and their networks , and by facilitating the access of such networks to waste collection points and facilities , and by promoting the use of economic instruments , procurement criteria or other measures .


### ' in order to comply with the objectives of this directive , and move towards a european recycling society with a high level of resource efficiency , member states shall take the necessary measures designed to achieve the following targets : ' ### in paragraph 2 the introductory wording is replaced by the following : “in order to comply with the objectives of this directive , and move towards a european circular economy with a high level of resource efficiency , member states shall take the necessary measures designed to achieve the following targets : ”


### recovery of waste . ### in article 24 , point is replaced by the following : recovery of non - hazardous waste .


### the member states may entrust social partners with the implementation of this directive , where social partners jointly request to do so and as long as the member states take all the necessary steps to ensure that they can at all times guarantee the results sought under this directive . ### the member states should involve the social partners in the implementation of this directive , guaranteeing to them that they will take all the necessary steps to achieve the results sought under this directive .


### the information referred to in paragraph 2 to and may , where appropriate , be given in the form of a reference to the laws , regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points . ### the information referred to in paragraph 2 to and may , where appropriate , be accompanied by a reference to the laws , regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points .


### the acquisition , possession or use of property , knowing at the time of receipt , that such property was derived from criminal activity or from an act of participation in such an activity . ### the acquisition , possession or use of property , knowing at the time of receipt of the property and of its use in an economic or financial activity , that such property was derived from criminal activity or from an act of participation in such an activity .


### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers to accessing books and other print material . the need to increase the number of works and other protected subject - matter in accessible formats available to those persons and improve their circulation and dissemination has been recognised at an international level . the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled was signed on behalf of the union on 30 april 201412 . it requires contracting parties to provide exceptions or limitations to the exclusive rights of holders of copyright and related rights for the making and dissemination of copies in accessible formats of certain works and other subject - matter and for the cross - border exchange of those accessible format copies . the beneficiaries of the marrakesh treaty are persons who are blind , visually impaired or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus and move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . _________________ 12 council decision 2014 / 221 / eu of 14 april 2014 on the signing , on behalf of the european union , of the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled . ### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers to accessing books and other print material . the need to make a much larger number of works and other protected subject - matter in accessible formats fully available to those persons and significantly improve their circulation and dissemination has been recognised at an international level . the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled was signed on behalf of the union on 30 april 201412 . it requires contracting parties to provide exceptions or limitations to the exclusive rights of holders of copyright and related rights for the making and dissemination of copies in accessible formats of certain works and other subject - matter and for the cross - border exchange of those accessible format copies . the beneficiaries of the marrakesh treaty are persons who are blind , visually impaired or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus and move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . _________________ 12 council decision 2014 / 221 / eu of 14 april 2014 on the signing , on behalf of the european union , of the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled .


### foods which are intended to be used for technological purposes and genetically modified food should not fall within the scope of this regulation as they are already covered by other union rules . therefore , genetically modified food falling within the scope of regulation no 1829 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council10 , enzymes falling within the scope of regulation no 1332 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council11 , food used solely as additives falling within the scope of regulation no 1333 / 200812 of the european parliament and of the council , flavourings falling within the scope of regulation no 1334 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council13 and extraction solvents falling within the scope of directive 2009 / 32 / ec of the european parliament and of the council14 should be excluded from the scope of this regulation . __________________ 10 regulation no 1829 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2003 on genetically modified food and feed . 11regulation no 1332 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food enzymes . 12 regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food additives . 13 regulation no 1334 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods . 14 directive 2009 / 32 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the approximation of the laws of the member states on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients . ### foods which are intended to be used for technological purposes and genetically modified food should not fall within the scope of this regulation as they are already covered by other union rules . therefore , genetically modified food falling within the scope of regulation no 1829 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council10 and directive 2001 / 18 / ec , enzymes falling within the scope of regulation no 1332 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council11 , food used solely as additives falling within the scope of regulation no 1333 / 200812 of the european parliament and of the council , flavourings falling within the scope of regulation no 1334 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council13 and extraction solvents falling within the scope of directive 2009 / 32 / ec of the european parliament and of the council14 should be excluded from the scope of this regulation . __________________ 10 regulation no 1829 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2003 on genetically modified food and feed . 11regulation no 1332 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food enzymes . 12 regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food additives . 13 regulation no 1334 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods . directive 2009 / 32 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the approximation of the laws of the member states on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients .


### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation . ### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 , which account for not less than 10% of the food by weight or volume , as calculated by adding together the percentages present in the individual ingredients . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation .


### criteria for the evaluation of the safety risks arising from novel foods should also be laid down . in order to ensure the harmonised scientific assessment of novel foods , such assessments should be carried out by the european food safety authority . ### criteria for the evaluation of the safety risks arising from novel foods should also be laid down . in order to ensure the harmonised scientific assessment of novel foods , such assessments should be carried out under a transparent and inclusive procedure by the european food safety authority , in consultation with member state health authorities , after stakeholder groups have been consulted .


### the composition of the novel food ; ### the detailed chemical composition of the novel food ;


### where applicable , it shall take account of the views of member states , the efsa ' s opinion and any other legitimate factors relevant to the update under consideration . ### it shall take account of any views expressed by member states , any efsa opinion and any other legitimate factors relevant to the update under consideration .


### genetically modified foods falling within the scope of regulation no 1829 / 2003 ; ### genetically modified foods falling within the scope of regulation no 1829 / 2003 and directive 2001 / 18 / ec ;


### it does not , on the basis of the scientific evidence available , pose a safety risk to human health ; ### it does not , on the basis of scientific evidence , pose a safety risk to human health ;


### the commission shall authorise a novel food and update the union list in accordance with the rules laid down in : ### the commission shall authorise a novel food and update the union public list in accordance with the rules laid down in :


### the authorisation of a novel food and updating of the union list provided for in paragraph 1 shall consist of one of the following : ### the authorisation of a novel food and updating of the union public list provided for in paragraph 1 shall consist of one of the following :


### adding a novel food to the union list ; ### adding a novel food to the union public list ;


### removing a novel food from the union list ; ### removing a novel food from the union public list ;


### adding , removing or changing the conditions , specifications or restrictions associated with the inclusion of a novel food on the union list . ### adding , removing or changing the conditions , specifications or restrictions associated with the inclusion of a novel food on the union public list .


### where applicants submit additional information on their own initiative , they shall send it to the commission and to efsa . ### where applicants submit additional information on their own initiative , they shall send it to the commission , to the member states and to efsa .


### its composition ; ### its detailed chemical composition ;


### documented data demonstrating the history of safe food use in a third country ; ### documented scientific data demonstrating the history of safe food use in a third country ;


### the application provided for in article 14 shall include in addition to the information already provided in accordance with article 13 , documented data relating to the reasoned safety objections submitted in accordance with article 14 . ### the application provided for in article 14 shall include , in addition to the information already provided in accordance with article 13 , documented data relating to the objections submitted in accordance with article 14 .


### the applicant may withdraw its application referred to in article 15 at any time before the adoption of efsa ' s opinion referred to in article 16 , thereby terminating the procedure for authorising a traditional food from a third country and updating the union list . ### the applicant may withdraw its application referred to in article 15 at any time before the adoption of efsa ' s opinion referred to in article 16 , thereby terminating the procedure for authorising a traditional food from a third country and updating the union list . in such cases , the applicant shall bear the costs incurred by the efsa in processing the application .


### a summary of the studies submitted by the applicant ; ### the entirety of the studies submitted by the applicant ;


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity , as well as dialogue and better reciprocal understanding between different cultures . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . the programme includes an international dimension , to be incorporated into the framework of the union’s external cooperation instruments consistently with their objectives . the international dimension should be implemented through cooperation between the union and third countries .


### other third countries , in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any union programme , provided that the agreement : ### other third countries , in particular developing countries , in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any union programme , provided that the agreement :


### –ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the union programmes ; ### –ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the union programmes ; concerning developing countries , such fair balance shall take into account the aim of eradicating poverty and the principles of development cooperation ;


### third countries referred to in article 16 which do not fulfil the condition set out in paragraph 2 of that article ; ### third countries referred to in article 16 which do not fulfil the condition set out in paragraph 2 of that article , in particular developing countries ;


### the commission may launch joint calls with third countries not associated to the programme or their organisations and agencies to finance projects on the basis of matching funds . projects may be evaluated and selected through joint evaluation and selection procedures to be agreed upon by the funding organisations or agencies involved , in compliance with the principles set out in the financial regulation . ### the commission may launch joint calls with third countries , in particular developing countries , not associated to the programme or their organisations and agencies to finance projects on the basis of matching funds . projects may be evaluated and selected through joint evaluation and selection procedures to be agreed upon by the funding organisations or agencies involved , in compliance with the principles set out in the financial regulation .


### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article [ 108 ] of the financial regulation . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article [ 108 ] of the financial regulation . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . it shall give a specific indication of the distribution of funds allocated to developing countries . the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 .


### without prejudice to the requirements set out in chapter ix and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in article 24 , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 april 2024 , a report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in their respective territories . ### without prejudice to the requirements set out in chapter ix and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in article 24 , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 april 2024 , a report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in their respective territories . the eeas shall submit a similar report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in participating developing countries .


### at the end of the implementation period , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in article 1 , a final evaluation of the programme shall be carried out by the commission . ### at the end of the implementation period , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in article 1 , a final evaluation of the programme shall be carried out by the commission . the evaluation shall include a specific focus on the achievements in the field of development cooperation .


### requested persons in european arrest warrant proceedings who are deprived of liberty should have the right to provisional legal aid upon deprivation of liberty in the executing member state , at least until the competent authority has taken the decision on legal aid and , in cases of full or partial rejection , that decision has become final , or , where the application for legal aid is granted , the appointment of the lawyer by the competent authority has taken effect . ### requested persons in european arrest warrant proceedings should have the right to provisional legal aid upon deprivation of liberty in the executing member state , at least until the competent authority has taken the decision on legal aid and , in cases of full or partial rejection , that decision has become final , or , where the application for legal aid is granted , the appointment of the lawyer by the competent authority has taken effect .


### the right to provisional legal aid for suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings who are deprived of liberty , and ### the right to provisional legal aid for suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings , and


### suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings , who are deprived of liberty and who have a right of access to a lawyer pursuant to directive 2013 / 48 / eu ; ### suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings who have a right of access to a lawyer pursuant to directive 2013 / 48 / eu ;


### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , and taking into account that the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate , it is appropriate to partially register an initiative in cases where only part or parts of the initiative meet the requirements for registration under this regulation . initiatives should be partially registered where a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties and all the other registration requirements are met . clarity and transparency should be ensured as regards the scope of the partial registration and potential signatories should be informed of the scope of the registration and of the fact that statements of support are collected only in relation to the scope of the registration of the initiative . ### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative effective and more accessible , and taking into account that the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate , it is appropriate to partially register an initiative in cases where only part or parts of the initiative meet the requirements for registration under this regulation . initiatives should be partially registered where a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties and all the other registration requirements are met . clarity and transparency should be ensured as regards the scope of the partial registration and potential signatories should be informed of the scope of the registration and of the fact that statements of support are collected only in relation to the scope of the registration of the initiative .


### in order to promote participation and public debate on the issues raised by the initiatives , where an initiative supported by the required number of signatories and fulfilling the other requirements of this regulation is submitted to the commission , the group of organisers should have the right to present that initiative at a public hearing at union level . the public hearing should be co - organised by the commission and the european parliament within three months from the submission of the initiative and ensure a balanced representation of relevant public and private interests well as the representation at an appropriate level of the commission . other institutions and advisory bodies of the union as well as interested stakeholders should have the opportunity to participate in the hearing . ### where an initiative supported by the required number of signatories and fulfilling the other requirements of this regulation is submitted to the commission , the group of organisers should , in addition , have the right to present that initiative at a second public hearing at union level . the public hearing should be organised by the european parliament within three months from the submission of the initiative .


### the commission shall make available an online register allowing groups of organisers to manage their initiative throughout the procedure . the register shall comprise a public website providing information on the european citizens’ initiative in general as well as on specific initiatives and their respective status . ### the commission shall make publicly available an online register allowing groups of organisers to manage their initiative throughout the procedure . the register shall comprise an easily and effectively accessible public website providing clear , accurate and comprehensive information on the european citizens’ initiative in general , and in particular details regarding every stage of the initiative , specifying what steps to take and the state of play of every initiative , with warnings when a deadline is approaching , as well as on specific initiatives and their respective status .


### in that case , the group of organisers may either amend the initiative to take into account the commission’s assessment to ensure that the initiative is in conformity with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3 or maintain or withdraw the initial initiative . the group of organisers shall inform the commission of its choice within one month of the receipt of the commission’s assessment giving the reasons thereof , and shall , as the case may be , transmit amendments to the information referred to in annex ii to replace the initial initiative . ### in that case , the group of organisers may either amend the initiative to take into account the hearing officer’s assessment to ensure that the initiative is in conformity with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3 or maintain or withdraw the initial initiative . the group of organisers shall inform the commission and the hearing officer of its choice within one month of the receipt of the assessment giving the reasons thereof , and shall , as the case may be , transmit amendments to the information referred to in annex ii to replace the initial initiative .


### where it refuses to register or only partially registers an initiative in accordance with paragraph 4 , the commission shall inform the group of organisers of the reasons for its decision and of all possible judicial and extrajudicial remedies available to them . ### where he or she refuses to register or only partially registers an initiative in accordance with paragraph 4 , the hearing officer shall provide clear , comprehensive and detailed information on the reasons for his or her assessment . the commission shall forward that information to the group of organisers and also inform them clearly and comprehensively of all possible judicial and extrajudicial remedies available to them .


### within three months after the submission of the initiative , the group of organisers shall be given the opportunity to present the initiative at a public hearing . ### within three months after the submission of a valid initiative in relation to which statements of support have been collected and certified in accordance with articles 8 to 12 , the group of organisers shall be given the opportunity to present the initiative at a second public hearing .


### the group of organisers shall provide , for the publication in the register , and as the case may be on their campaign website , information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative exceeding 500 euros per sponsor . ### the group of organisers shall provide , for the publication in the register , and as the case may be on their campaign website , clear , accurate and comprehensive information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative exceeding 500 euros per sponsor .


### in some situations , common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitate the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities . therefore , this directive enables member states to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this directive , ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in annex x . ### in some situations , the accessibility of the built environment is a prerequisite for persons with disabilities , to enable them to actually be able to use the related services . common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitate the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities . therefore , this directive includes the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this directive , ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in annex x .


### a safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between member states over measures taken by a member state under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this directive . it should allow market surveillance authorities , in cooperation with the relevant economic operators , to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products . ### a safeguard procedure should be set up which applies only in the event of disagreement between member states over measures taken by a member state under which interested parties are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to products not complying with the accessibility requirements of this directive . it should allow market surveillance authorities , in cooperation with organisations representing persons with disabilities and the relevant economic operators , to act at an earlier stage in respect of such products .


### they shall apply those provisions from [ … insert date - six years after the entry into force of this directive ] . ### they shall apply those provisions progressively , in relation to the life cycle of a product or a service and , in any case , no more than six years after the entry into force of this directive .


### the structural reform support programme was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - sustaining administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . support under the programme is provided by the commission , upon request by a member state , and can cover a wide range of policy areas . developing resilient economies built on strong economic and social structures , which allow member states to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them , contributes to economic and social cohesion . the implementation of institutional , administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development . ### the structural reform support programme was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - sustaining administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . preference should be given to measures that are aimed at shifting taxation away from labour , at promoting higher quality employment and implementing social policies that empower people to participate in the economy and society . support under the programme is provided by the commission , upon request by a member state , and can cover a wide range of policy areas . developing resilient economies built on strong economic and social structures , which allow member states to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them , contributes to economic and social cohesion . the implementation of institutional , administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges , with a view to enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , job creation , and investment , which will also prepare for participation in the euro area , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient , effective and transparent use of the union funds . ; ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms in the member states that are not based on wage devaluation by providing support to national , regional and local authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions , governance , public administration , and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges , with a view to enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , sustainable job creation , social protection , public investment and the fight against poverty which will also prepare for participation in the euro area including through assistance for the efficient , effective and transparent use of the union funds . ;


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme is set at eur 222 800 000 in current prices . ; ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme is set at eur 0 in current prices . ;


### the services used for communications purposes , and the technical means of their delivery , have evolved considerably . end - users increasingly replace traditional voice telephony , text messages and electronic mail conveyance services in favour of functionally equivalent online services such as voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . in order to ensure an effective and equal protection of end - users when using functionally equivalent services , this regulation uses the definition of electronic communications services set forth in the [ directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code24 ] . that definition encompasses not only internet access services and services consisting wholly or partly in the conveyance of signals but also interpersonal communications services , which may or may not be number - based , such as for example , voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . the protection of confidentiality of communications is crucial also as regards interpersonal communications services that are ancillary to another service ; therefore , such type of services also having a communication functionality should be covered by this regulation . __________________ 24 commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code ) . ### the services used for communications purposes , and the technical means of their delivery , have evolved considerably . end - users increasingly replace traditional voice telephony , text messages and electronic mail conveyance services in favour of functionally equivalent online services such as voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . in order to ensure an effective , full and equal protection of end - users when using functionally equivalent services , this regulation uses the definition of electronic communications services set forth in the [ directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code24 ] . that definition encompasses not only internet access services and services consisting wholly or partly in the conveyance of signals but also interpersonal communications services , which may or may not be number - based , such as for example , voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . the protection of confidentiality of communications is crucial also as regards interpersonal communications services that are ancillary to another service , such as internal messaging , newsfeeds , timelines and similar functions in online services where messages are exchanged with other users within or outside that service ; therefore , such type of services also having a communication functionality should be covered by this regulation . __________________ 24 commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code ) .


### the development of fast and efficient wireless technologies has fostered the increasing availability for the public of internet access via wireless networks accessible by anyone in public and semi - private spaces such as ' hotspots ' situated at different places within a city , department stores , shopping malls and hospitals . to the extent that those communications networks are provided to an undefined group of end - users , the confidentiality of the communications transmitted through such networks should be protected . the fact that wireless electronic communications services may be ancillary to other services should not stand in the way of ensuring the protection of confidentiality of communications data and application of this regulation . therefore , this regulation should apply to electronic communications data using electronic communications services and public communications networks . in contrast , this regulation should not apply to closed groups of end - users such as corporate networks , access to which is limited to members of the corporation . ### the development of fast and efficient wireless technologies has fostered the increasing availability for the public of internet access via wireless networks accessible by anyone in public and semi - private spaces such as ' hotspots ' situated at different places within a city , department stores , shopping malls , airports , hotels , hospitals and other similar internet access points . to the extent that those communications networks are provided to an undefined group of end - users , the confidentiality of the communications transmitted through such networks should be adequately protected . the fact that wireless electronic communications services may be ancillary to other services should not stand in the way of ensuring the protection of confidentiality of communications data and application of this regulation . therefore , this regulation should apply to electronic communications data using electronic communications services and public communications networks . in contrast , this regulation should not apply to closed groups of end - users such as corporate networks , access to which is limited to members of the corporation .


### electronic communications data should be treated as confidential . this means that any interference with the transmission of electronic communications data , whether directly by human intervention or through the intermediation of automated processing by machines , without the consent of all the communicating parties should be prohibited . the prohibition of interception of communications data should apply during their conveyance , i . e . until receipt of the content of the electronic communication by the intended addressee . interception of electronic communications data may occur , for example , when someone other than the communicating parties , listens to calls , reads , scans or stores the content of electronic communications , or the associated metadata for purposes other than the exchange of communications . interception also occurs when third parties monitor websites visited , timing of the visits , interaction with others , etc . , without the consent of the end - user concerned . as technology evolves , the technical ways to engage in interception have also increased . such ways may range from the installation of equipment that gathers data from terminal equipment over targeted areas , such as the so - called imsi catchers , to programs and techniques that , for example , surreptitiously monitor browsing habits for the purpose of creating end - user profiles . other examples of interception include capturing payload data or content data from unencrypted wireless networks and routers , including browsing habits without the end - users ' consent . ### electronic communications data should be treated as confidential . this means that any interference with the transmission of electronic communications data , whether directly by human intervention or through the intermediation of automated processing by machines , without the consent of all the communicating parties should be prohibited . when the processing is allowed under any exception to the prohibitions under the this regulation , any other processing of the electronic communications data on the basis of article 6 of regulation 2016 / 679 should be considered as prohibited , including processing for another purpose on the basis of article 6 of that regulation . this would not prevent controllers from asking for additional consent for new processing operations . the prohibition of interception of communications data should apply also during their conveyance , i . e . until receipt of the content of the electronic communication by the intended addressee and any temporary files in the network after receipt . interception of electronic communications data may occur , for example , when someone other than the communicating parties , listens to calls , reads , scans or stores the content of electronic communications , or the associated metadata for purposes other than the exchange of communications . interception also occurs when third parties monitor websites visited , timing of the visits , interaction with others , etc . , without the consent of the end - user concerned . as technology evolves , the technical ways to engage in interception have also increased . such ways may range from the installation of equipment that gathers data from terminal equipment over targeted areas , such as the so - called imsi catchers , to programs and techniques that , for example , surreptitiously monitor browsing habits for the purpose of creating end - user profiles . other examples of interception include capturing payload data or content data from unencrypted wireless networks and routers , and analysis of end users ' electronic communications metadata , including browsing habits without the end - users ' consent .


### the prohibition of storage of communications is not intended to prohibit any automatic , intermediate and transient storage of this information insofar as this takes place for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission in the electronic communications network . it should not prohibit either the processing of electronic communications data to ensure the security and continuity of the electronic communications services , including checking security threats such as the presence of malware or the processing of metadata to ensure the necessary quality of service requirements , such as latency , jitter etc . ### the prohibition of storage of communications is not intended to prohibit any automatic , intermediate and strictly transient storage of this information insofar as this takes place for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission in the electronic communications network . therefore , by way of exception , it should not prohibit either the processing of electronic communications data to ensure the security and continuity of the electronic communications services , including checking security threats such as the presence of malware or the processing of metadata to ensure the necessary quality of service requirements , such as latency , jitter etc .


### accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network . furthermore , devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network . wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a mac address , the imei , the imsi etc . a single wireless base station , such as a wireless access point , has a specific range within which such information may be captured . service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities , including people counting , providing data on the number of people waiting in line , ascertaining the number of people in a specific area , etc . this information may be used for more intrusive purposes , such as to send commercial messages to end - users , for example when they enter stores , with personalized offers . while some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks , others do , for example , those involving the tracking of individuals over time , including repeated visits to specified locations . providers engaged in such practices should display prominent notices located on the edge of the area of coverage informing end - users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter , the purpose of the tracking , the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end - user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection . additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to article 13 of regulation 2016 / 679 . ### accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network . furthermore , devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network . wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a mac address , the imei , the imsi etc . a single wireless base station , such as a wireless access point , has a specific range within which such information may be captured . service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities , including people counting , providing data on the number of people waiting in line , ascertaining the number of people in a specific area , etc . this information may be used for more intrusive purposes , such as to send commercial messages to end - users , for example when they enter stores , with personalized offers . such practices should be prevented to ensure compliance with the principle of purpose limitation as defined under regulation 2016 / 679 . while some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks , others do , for example , those involving the tracking of individuals over time , including repeated visits to specified locations . therefore , only in a limited number of circumstances and only if the used data would be anonymised or deleted after the defined purposes of processing have been fulfilled , might data controllers be allowed to process the information emitted by the terminal equipment for the purposes of tracking the physical movements of end - users with his or her consent . the anonymisation method should technically prevent all parties from singling out an end - user within a set of data or from linking new data collected from the end - user ' s terminal equipment to the existing set of data . providers engaged in such practices should display prominent notices located on the edge of the area of coverage informing end - users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter , the purpose of the tracking , the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end - user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection . additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to article 13 of regulation 2016 / 679 .


### when the processing of electronic communications data by providers of electronic communications services falls within its scope , this regulation should provide for the possibility for the union or member states under specific conditions to restrict by law certain obligations and rights when such a restriction constitutes a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard specific public interests , including national security , defence , public security and the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security and other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , or a monitoring , inspection or regulatory function connected to the exercise of official authority for such interests . therefore , this regulation should not affect the ability of member states to carry out lawful interception of electronic communications or take other measures , if necessary and proportionate to safeguard the public interests mentioned above , in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , as interpreted by the court of justice of the european union and of the european court of human rights . providers of electronic communications services should provide for appropriate procedures to facilitate legitimate requests of competent authorities , where relevant also taking into account the role of the representative designated pursuant to article 3 . ### when the processing of electronic communications data by providers of electronic communications services falls within its scope , this regulation should provide for the possibility for the union or member states under specific conditions to restrict by law certain obligations and rights when such a restriction constitutes a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard specific public interests , including national security , defence , public security and the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security and other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , or a monitoring , inspection or regulatory function connected to the exercise of official authority for such interests . therefore , this regulation should not affect the ability of member states to carry out lawful interception of electronic communications or take other measures , if necessary and proportionate to safeguard the public interests mentioned above , in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , as interpreted by the court of justice of the european union and of the european court of human rights . encryption and other security measures are critical to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of electronic communications and the security and integrity of the electronic communications infrastructure as a whole . the measures taken by member states should not entail any obligations for the provider of the electronic communications network or service that would result in the weakening of the security and encryption of their networks and services . providers of electronic communications services should provide for appropriate procedures to facilitate legitimate requests of competent authorities , where relevant also taking into account the role of the representative designated pursuant to article 3 .


### this regulation lays down rules regarding the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of natural and legal persons in the provision and use of electronic communications services , and in particular , the rights to respect for private life and communications and the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data . ### this regulation lays down rules regarding the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of natural and legal persons in the provision and use of electronic communications services , and in particular , the rights to respect for private life and communications and the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data regardless of whether a payment is required by the user .


### ‘ electronic communications metadata’ means data processed in an electronic communications network for the purposes of transmitting , distributing or exchanging electronic communications content ; including data used to trace and identify the source and destination of a communication , data on the location of the device generated in the context of providing electronic communications services , and the date , time , duration and the type of communication ; ### ‘ electronic communications metadata’ means data processed in an electronic communications network for the purposes of transmitting , distributing or exchanging electronic communications content ; including , but not limited to , data used to trace and identify the source and destination of a communication , data on the location of the device generated in the context of providing electronic communications services , and the date , time , duration and the type of communication ; it includes data broadcast or emitted by the terminal equipment to identify end - users ' communications and / or terminal equipment in the network and enable it to connect to such network or to another device .


### it is necessary to achieve the transmission of the communication , for the duration necessary for that purpose ; or ### it is strictly necessary to achieve the transmission of the communication , for the duration necessary for that purpose only ; or


### it is necessary to maintain or restore the security of electronic communications networks and services , or detect technical faults and / or errors in the transmission of electronic communications , for the duration necessary for that purpose . ### it is strictly necessary to maintain or restore the security of electronic communications networks and services , or detect technical faults and / or errors in the transmission of electronic communications , for the duration necessary for that purpose only and only to the extent that the purpose concerned could not be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous .


### the end - user concerned has given his or her consent to the processing of his or her communications metadata for one or more specified purposes , including for the provision of specific services to such end - users , provided that the purpose or purposes concerned could not be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous . ### after receiving all relevant information about the intended processing in a clear and easily understandable language , provided separately from the terms and conditions of the provider the end - user concerned has given his or her consent to the processing of his or her communications metadata for one or more specified purposes , including for the provision of specific services to all end - users , or which are provided in order to deliver a specific functionality to the end - user concerned , provided that the purpose or purposes concerned could not be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous .


### where a natural or legal person obtains electronic contact details for electronic mail from its customer , in the context of the sale of a product or a service , in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 , that natural or legal person may use these electronic contact details for direct marketing of its own similar products or services only if customers are clearly and distinctly given the opportunity to object , free of charge and in an easy manner , to such use . the right to object shall be given at the time of collection and each time a message is sent . ### where a natural or legal person obtains electronic contact details for electronic mail from its customer , in the context of the sale of a product or a service , in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 , that natural or legal person may use these electronic contact details for direct marketing of its own similar products or services for a period of no more than 12 moths only if customers are clearly and distinctly given the opportunity to object , free of charge and in an easy manner , to such use . the right to object shall be given at the time of collection and each time a message is sent .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that to receive instruction , from another person in the making or use of explosives , firearms or other weapons or noxious or hazardous substances , or in other specific methods or techniques , for the purpose of committing of or contributing to the commission of one of the offences listed in points to of article 3 is punishable as a criminal offence when committed intentionally . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that to receive practical instruction , from another person in the making or use of explosives , firearms or other weapons or noxious or hazardous substances , or in other specific methods or techniques , for the purpose of committing of or contributing to the commission of one of the offences listed in points to of article 3 is punishable as a criminal offence when committed intentionally .


### the prospect of losing the confidentiality of a trade secret during litigation procedures often deters legitimate trade secret holders from instituting proceedings to defend their trade secrets , thus jeopardising the effectiveness of the measures and remedies provided for . for this reason , it is necessary to establish , subject to appropriate safeguards ensuring the right to a fair trial , specific requirements aimed at protecting the confidentiality of the litigated trade secret in the course of legal proceedings instituted for its defence . these should include the possibility to restrict access to evidence or hearings , or to publish only the non - confidential elements of judicial decisions . such protection should remain in force after the legal proceedings have ended for as long as the information covered by the trade secret is not in the public domain . ### the prospect of losing the confidentiality of a trade secret during litigation procedures often deters legitimate trade secret holders from instituting proceedings to defend their trade secrets , thus jeopardising the effectiveness of the measures and remedies provided for . for this reason , it is necessary to establish a balance between appropriate safeguards ensuring the right to a fair trial and specific requirements aimed at protecting the confidentiality of the litigated trade secret in the course of legal proceedings instituted for its defence . these should include the possibility to restrict access to evidence or hearings for persons not connected with the parties , or to publish only the non - confidential elements of judicial decisions . such protection should remain in force after the legal proceedings have ended for as long as the information covered by the trade secret is not in the public domain .


### member states shall ensure that the parties , their legal representatives , court officials , witnesses , experts and any other person participating in the legal proceedings relating to the unlawful acquisition , use or disclosure of a trade secret , or who has access to documents which form part of those legal proceedings , shall not be permitted to use or disclose any trade secret or alleged trade secret of which they have become aware as a result of such participation or access . ### member states shall ensure that the parties , their representatives , court officials , witnesses , experts and any other person participating in the legal proceedings relating to the unlawful acquisition , use or disclosure of a trade secret , or who has access to documents which form part of those legal proceedings , shall not be permitted to use or disclose any trade secret or alleged trade secret of which they have become aware as a result of such participation or access .


### member states shall ensure that , where a judicial decision is taken finding an unlawful acquisition , use or disclosure of a trade secret , the competent judicial authorities may , at the request of the applicant order against the infringer : ### member states shall ensure that , where a judicial decision finding an unlawful acquisition , use or disclosure of a trade secret has become final , the competent judicial authorities may , at the request of the applicant order against the infringer :


### destruction of the infringing goods or , where appropriate , their withdrawal from the market , provided that such action does not undermine the protection of the trade secret in question ; ### withdrawal of the infringing goods from the market and their distribution to charitable organisations under conditions to be laid down by the judicial authorities in order to ensure that the goods in question do not re - enter the market and that such action does not undermine the protection of the trade secret in question ;


### the prospect of losing the confidentiality of a trade secret during litigation procedures often deters legitimate trade secret holders from instituting proceedings to defend their trade secrets , thus jeopardising the effectiveness of the measures and remedies provided for . for this reason , it is necessary to establish , subject to appropriate safeguards ensuring the right to a fair trial , specific requirements aimed at protecting the confidentiality of the litigated trade secret in the course of legal proceedings instituted for its defence . these should include the possibility to restrict access to evidence or hearings , or to publish only the non - confidential elements of judicial decisions . such protection should remain in force after the legal proceedings have ended for as long as the information covered by the trade secret is not in the public domain . ### the prospect of losing the confidentiality of a trade secret during litigation procedures often deters legitimate trade secret holders from instituting proceedings to defend their trade secrets , thus jeopardising the effectiveness of the measures and remedies provided for . for this reason , it is necessary to establish a balance between appropriate safeguards ensuring the right to a fair trial and specific requirements aimed at protecting the confidentiality of the litigated trade secret in the course of legal proceedings instituted for its defence . these should include the possibility to restrict access to evidence or hearings for persons not connected with the parties , or to publish only the non - confidential elements of judicial decisions . to ensure sufficient access to information , in cases where access is restricted , at least one person from each party and their respective lawyer should have access to evidence or hearings . such protection should remain in force after the legal proceedings have ended for as long as the information covered by the trade secret is not in the public domain .


### destruction of the infringing goods or , where appropriate , their withdrawal from the market , provided that such action does not undermine the protection of the trade secret in question ; ### withdrawal of the unlawful goods from the market and their distribution to charitable organisations under conditions to be determined by the judicial authorities aimed at ensuring that the goods in question do not re - enter the market and provided that such action does not undermine the protection of the trade secret in question ;


### indirect eligible costs shall be determined by applying a flat rate of 25 % of the total direct eligible costs , excluding direct eligible costs for subcontracting , financial support to third parties and any unit costs or lump sums which include indirect costs . ### indirect eligible costs shall be determined on a case by case basis , excluding direct eligible costs for subcontracting , financial support to third parties and any unit costs or lump sums which include indirect costs .


### member states should also prevent , detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 201318 , and regulations no 2988 / 9519and no 2185 / 9620the european anti - fraud office may carry out administrative investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with regulation 2017 / 193921 , the european public prosecutor ' s office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 137122on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . member states should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the union’s financial interests , grants the necessary rights and access to the commission , the european anti - fraud office , the european public prosecutor ' s office and the european court of auditors and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should report to the commission on detected irregularities including fraud , and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . _________________ 18 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 19 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 20 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 21 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 22 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . ### member states should also prevent , detect and deal effectively with any irregularities including fraud committed by beneficiaries . moreover , in accordance with regulation no 883 / 201318 and regulations no 2988 / 9519 and no 2185 / 9620 the european anti - fraud office may carry out administrative investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . in accordance with regulation 2017 / 193921 , the european public prosecutor ' s office may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive 2017 / 137122 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . member states should take the necessary measures so that any person or entity receiving union funds fully cooperates in the protection of the union’s financial interests , grants the necessary rights and access to the commission , the european anti - fraud office , the european public prosecutor ' s office and the european court of auditors and ensures that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights . member states should be required to report each year to the commission on detected irregularities including fraud , and on their follow - up as well as on the follow - up of olaf investigations . _________________ 18 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . 19 council regulation no 2988 / 95 of 18 december 1995 on the protection of the european communities financial interests . 20 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities ' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities . 21 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . 22 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law .


### member states shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators . ### member states shall ensure the quality , independence and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators .


### in accordance with the recommendations of the committee , where available , skin notations and / or limit values for the inhalation route of exposure are established in relation to a reference period of eight - hours time - weighted average and , for certain carcinogens or mutagens , to shorter reference periods , in general fifteen minutes time - weighted average , to take account of the effects arising from short - term exposure . ### in accordance with the recommendations of the scoel and having heard the advisory committee on safety and health at work , this directive establishes skin notations and / or limit values for the inhalation route of exposure , for an exposure period of a daily time - weighted average of eight hours and , for certain carcinogens or mutagens , for a reference period of fifteen minutes time - weighted average , in order to limit , as much as possible , the effects arising from exposure .


### in order to bring the european union closer to its citizens , a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary . bringing together citizens in town - twinning projects or networks of towns and supporting civil society organisations in the areas covered by the programme will contribute to increase citizens ' engagement in society and ultimately their involvement in the democratic life of the union . at the same time supporting activities promoting mutual understanding , diversity , dialogue and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging and a european identity , based on a shared understanding of european values , culture , history and heritage . the promotion of a greater sense of belonging to the union and of union values is particularly important amongst citizens of the eu outermost regions due to their remoteness and distance from continental europe . ### in order to bring the european union closer to its citizens , to foster democratic participation and to empower citizens to make use of their rights linked to the european citizenship , a variety of actions and coordinated efforts , aiming at a balanced geographical distribution , are necessary . bringing together citizens in town - twinning projects or networks of towns and supporting civil society organisations at the local , regional , national and transnational level in the areas covered by the programme will contribute to increase citizens ' engagement in society and ultimately their active involvement in the democratic life of the union as well as in the shaping of the union’s political agenda . at the same time supporting activities promoting mutual understanding , intercultural dialogue , cultural , and linguistic diversity , reconciliation , social inclusion and respect for others , fosters a sense of belonging to the union and a common citizenship under a european identity , based on a shared understanding of european values , culture , history and heritage . the promotion of a greater sense of belonging to the union and of union values is particularly important amongst citizens of the eu outermost regions due to their remoteness and distance from continental europe .


### to promote citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the union , ### to raise citizens’ - and in particular young people’s - awareness of the importance of the eu through activities aimed at keeping alive remembrance of the historic events that led to its creation , and to promote democracy , freedom of expression , pluralism , civic engagement as well as meetings of citizens and their active participation in the democratic life of the union ;


### mutual learning through exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding and civic and democratic engagement ; ### mutual learning through exchange and highlighting of good practices among stakeholders with a view to improve knowledge , mutual understanding , civic and democratic engagement and to further valorise the results of the supported activities ;


### bringing together europeans of different nationalities and cultures by giving them the opportunity to participate in town - twinning activities ; ### bringing together citizens of different nationalities and cultures by giving them the opportunity to participate in meetings , town - twinning activities , small scale and civil society projects , thus creating the conditions for a stronger bottom - up approach , aimed at shaping the union’s political agenda ;


### encouraging and facilitating active participation in the construction of a more democratic union as well as awareness of rights and values through support to civil society organisations ### encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation , with particular attention to marginalised groups of society , in the construction of a more democratic union , by promoting , inter alia , the use of e - democracy tools and the european citizens ' initiative ; raising awareness of promoting and defending rights and values through support to civil society organisations ;