### where the commission establishes that the vehicles tested or inspected do not comply with the type - approval requirements laid down in this regulation or any of the regulatory acts listed in annex iv or that the type approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data , it shall require in accordance with article 54 without delay the economic operator concerned to take all appropriate corrective measures to bring the vehicles in compliance with those requirements , or it shall take restrictive measures , either by requiring the economic operator to withdraw the vehicles concerned from the market , or to recall them within a reasonable period of time , depending on the seriousness of the established non - compliance . ### where the surveillance authority establishes that the vehicles tested or inspected do not comply with the type - approval requirements laid down in this regulation or any of the regulatory acts listed in annex iv or that the type approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data , it shall require in accordance with article 54 without delay the economic operator concerned to take all appropriate corrective measures to bring the vehicles in compliance with those requirements , or it shall take restrictive measures , either by requiring the economic operator to withdraw the vehicles concerned from the market , or to recall them within a reasonable period of time , depending on the seriousness of the established non - compliance .


### the commission shall publish a report of its findings following any compliance verification testing it has carried out . ### the commission shall publish a report of the findings following any compliance verification testing carried out by the surveillance authority .


### cooperate with the approval or market surveillance authorities , at their request , on any action taken to eliminate the serious risk posed by vehicles , systems , components , separate technical units , parts or equipment covered by that mandate ; ### cooperate with the approval or market surveillance authorities , at their request , on any action taken to eliminate the risk posed by vehicles , systems , components , separate technical units , parts or equipment covered by that mandate ;


### the approval authority and technical services shall have access to the software and algorithms of the vehicle . ### the party applying for approval must supply to the authority all information concerning instruments , devices , software or strategies for deactivating emission control systems as referred to in article 5 of regulation 715 / 2007 . the approval authority and technical services shall have access to the software and algorithms of the vehicle .


### the approval authority shall refuse to grant eu type - approval where it finds that a type of vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , albeit in compliance with the applicable requirements , presents a serious risk to safety or may seriously harm the environment or public health . in that case , it shall immediately send to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission a detailed file explaining the reasons for its decision and setting out the evidence for its findings . ### the approval authority shall refuse to grant eu type - approval where it finds that a type of vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , albeit in compliance with the applicable requirements , presents a risk to safety or may seriously harm the environment or public health . in that case , it shall immediately send to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission a detailed file explaining the reasons for its decision and setting out the evidence for its findings .


### in order to verify that a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit conforms to the approved type , the approval authority that has granted the eu type - approval shall carry out checks or tests required for eu type - approval , on samples taken at the premises of the manufacturer , including production facilities . ### in order to verify that a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit conforms to the approved type , the approval authority that has granted the eu type - approval shall carry out , on at least 1 / 3 of the new models approved , checks or tests required for eu type - approval , on samples taken at the premises of the manufacturer , including production facilities .


### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants . ### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster sustainable development , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to the reduction of disparities between regions , improved well - being , fairer income distribution in the union and the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants .


### low infrastructure investment rates in the union during the financial crisis undermined the union’s ability to boost sustainable growth , competitiveness and convergence . sizeable investments in the european infrastructure are fundamental to meet the union’s sustainability targets , including the 2030 energy and climate targets . accordingly , support from the investeu fund should target investments into transport , energy , including energy efficiency and renewable energy , environmental , climate action , maritime and digital infrastructure . to maximise the impact and the value added of union financing support , it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant union programmes . bearing in mind security threats , investment projects receiving union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces . this should be complementary to the efforts made by other union funds such as the european regional development fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces , transport , energy and other critical infrastructure . ### low infrastructure investment rates in the union during the financial crisis undermined the union’s ability to boost prosperity , competitiveness and convergence . sizeable investments in the european infrastructure are fundamental to meet the union’s sustainability targets , including the 2030 energy and climate targets . accordingly , support from the investeu fund should target investments into zero - emission transport , energy efficiency and renewable energy , environmental , climate action , maritime and digital infrastructure . investeu shall prioritise the most significantly under - invested areas that require the most additional investment , such as energy efficiency , in order to meet the union’s climate and energy targets . to maximise the impact and the value added of union financing support , it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant union programmes . bearing in mind security threats , investment projects receiving union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces . this should be complementary to the efforts made by other union funds such as the european regional development fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces , transport , energy and other critical infrastructure .


### small and medium - sized enterprises play a crucial role in the union . however , they face challenges when accessing finance because of their perceived high risk and lack of sufficient collateral . additional challenges arise from smes’ need to stay competitive by engaging in digitisation , internationalisation and innovation activities and skilling up their workforce . moreover , compared to larger enterprises , they have access to a more limited set of financing sources : they typically do not issue bonds , have only limited access to stock exchanges or large institutional investors . the challenge in accessing finance is even greater for those smes whose activities focus on intangible assets . smes in the union rely heavily on banks and debt financing in the form of bank overdrafts , bank loans or leasing . supporting smes that face the above challenges and providing more diversified sources of funding is necessary for increasing the ability of smes to finance their creation , growth and development , withstand economic downturns , and for making the economy and the financial system more resilient during economic downturn or shocks . this is also complementary to the initiatives already undertaken in the context of the capital markets union . the investeu fund should provide an opportunity to focus on specific , more targeted financial products . ### small and medium - sized enterprises play a crucial role in the union . however , they face challenges when accessing finance because of their perceived high risk and lack of sufficient collateral . additional challenges arise from smes’ need to stay competitive by engaging in digitisation , internationalisation and innovation activities and skilling up their workforce . moreover , compared to larger enterprises , they have access to a more limited set of financing sources : they typically do not issue bonds , have only limited access to stock exchanges or large institutional investors . the challenge in accessing finance is even greater for those smes whose activities focus on intangible assets . smes in the union rely heavily on banks and debt financing in the form of bank overdrafts , bank loans or leasing . supporting smes that face the above challenges and providing more diversified sources of funding is necessary for increasing the ability of smes to finance their creation , growth and sustainable development , withstand economic downturns , and for making the economy and the financial system more resilient during economic downturn or shocks . this is also complementary to the initiatives already undertaken in the context of the capital markets union . the investeu fund should provide an opportunity to focus on specific , more targeted financial products , provided that excessive financial risks shall be avoided .


### as set out in the reflection paper on the social dimension of europe16 and the european pillar of social rights17 , building a more inclusive and fairer union is a key priority for the union to tackle inequality and foster social inclusion policies in europe . inequality of opportunities affects in particular access to education , training and health . investment in the social , skills and human capital - related economy , as well as in the integration of vulnerable populations in the society , can enhance economic opportunities , especially if coordinated at union level . the investeu fund should be used to support investment in education and training , help increase employment , in particular among the unskilled and long - term unemployed , and improve the situation with regard to intergenerational solidarity , the health sector , homelessness , digital inclusiveness , community development , the role and place of young people in society as well as vulnerable people , including third country nationals . the investeu programme should also contribute to the support of european culture and creativity . to counter the profound transformations of societies in the union and of the labour market in the coming decade , it is necessary to invest in human capital , microfinance , social enterprise finance and new social economy business models , including social impact investment and social outcomes contracting . the investeu programme should strengthen nascent social market eco - system , increasing the supply of and access to finance to micro - and social enterprises , to meet the demand of those who need it the most . the report of the high - level task - force on investing in social infrastructure in europe18 has identified investment gaps in social infrastructure and services , including for education , training , health and housing , which call for support , including at the union level . therefore , the collective power of public , commercial and philanthropic capital , as well as support from foundations , should be harnessed to support the social market value chain development and a more resilient union . _________________ 16 com 206 . 17 com 250 . 18 published as european economy discussion paper 074 in january 2018 . ### as set out in the reflection paper on the social dimension of europe16 and the european pillar of social rights17 , and the eu framework on the eu convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , building a more inclusive and fairer union is a key priority for the union to tackle inequality and foster social inclusion policies in europe . inequality of opportunities affects in particular access to education , training and health . investment in the social , skills and human resources - related economy , as well as in the integration of vulnerable populations in the society , can enhance economic opportunities , especially if coordinated at union level . the investeu fund should be used to support investment in education and training , help increase a good quality employment , in particular among the unskilled and long - term unemployed , and improve the situation with regard to intergenerational solidarity , the social services sector , the health sector , homelessness , digital inclusiveness , community development , the role and place of young people in society as well as vulnerable people , including third country nationals . the investeu programme should also contribute to the support of european culture and creativity . to counter the profound transformations of societies in the union and of the labour market in the coming decade , it is necessary to invest in human resources , microfinance , the social economy . the investeu programme should strengthen nascent social market eco - system , increasing the supply of and access to finance to micro - and social enterprises , to meet the demand of those who need it the most . the report of the high - level task - force on investing in social infrastructure in europe18 has identified investment gaps in social infrastructure and services , including for education , training , health and housing , which call for support , including at the union level . therefore , the collective power of public and private resources should be harnessed to support the social market value chain development and a more resilient union . _________________ 16 com 206 . 17 com 250 . 18 published as european economy discussion paper 074 in january 2018 .


### sustainable infrastructure policy window : comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport , energy , digital connectivity , supply and processing of raw materials , space , oceans and water , waste , nature and other environment infrastructure , equipment , mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the union , or to both , or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the union ; ### sustainable infrastructure policy window : comprises sustainable investment in the areas of low - emission&#160 ; transport , renewable&#160 ; energy , energy efficiency , digital connectivity and access also in rural areas , supply and processing of raw materials , space , oceans and water , waste , the circular economy , &#160 ; nature and other environment infrastructure , equipment , mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the union , or to both , or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the union ;


### four members shall be permanent members of all four configurations of the investment committee . in addition , the four configurations shall each have two experts with experience in investment in sectors covered by that policy window . at least one of the permanent members shall have expertise in sustainable investment . the commission shall assign the investment committee members to its appropriate configuration or configurations . the investment committee shall elect a chairperson from among its permanent members . ### five members shall be permanent members of all four configurations of the investment committee . in addition , the four configurations shall each have two experts with experience in investment in sectors covered by that policy window . at least three of the permanent members shall have expertise in the fields of climate action , environmental protection and management . the commission shall assign the investment committee members to its appropriate configuration or configurations . the investment committee shall elect a chairperson from among its permanent members .


### 3 within a period of six months from the notification , the commission shall issue an implementing decision approving the proposed measures if they are in accordance with this article and with article 18 , or , if it is not the case , requiring the member state to amend or not adopt the proposed measure . ### 3 within a period of six months from the notification , the commission shall adopt delegated acts under article 29 for approval of the proposed measures if they are in accordance with this article and with article 18 , or , if it is not the case , requiring the member state to amend or not adopt the proposed measure .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by [ 3 years after the entry into force ] at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by [ 5 years after the entry into force ] at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### this directive is addressed to the member states . ### this directive is addressed to the member states that have inland waterways as referred to in article 3 .


### this directive does not replace existing national collective redress mechanisms . taking into account their legal traditions , it leaves it to the discretion of the member states whether to design the representative action set out by this directive as a part of an existing or future collective redress mechanism or as an alternative to these mechanisms , insofar as the national mechanism complies with the modalities set by this directive . ### this directive does not replace existing national collective redress mechanisms . taking into account their legal traditions , it leaves it to the discretion of the member states whether to design the representative action set out by this directive as a part of an existing or future collective redress mechanism or as an alternative to these mechanisms , insofar as the national mechanism complies with the minimum standards established by this directive .


### this directive shall not prevent member states from adopting or maintaining in force provisions designed to grant qualified entities or any other persons concerned other procedural means to bring actions aimed at the protection of the collective interests of consumers at national level . ### this directive shall not prevent member states from adopting or maintaining in force provisions designed to grant qualified entities or any other persons concerned procedural means to bring actions aimed at greater protection of the collective interests of consumers at national level than those provided for in this directive .


### member states shall ensure that the court or administrative authority shall require the infringing trader to inform affected consumers at its expense about the final decisions providing for measures referred to in articles 5 and 6 , and the approved settlements referred to in article 8 , by means appropriate to the circumstance of the case and within specified time limits , including , where appropriate , through notifying all consumers concerned individually . ### member states shall ensure that the court or administrative authority shall require the infringing trader to inform affected consumers at its expense about the final decisions providing for measures referred to in articles 5 and 6 , and the approved settlements referred to in article 8 , by means appropriate to the circumstance of the case and within specified time limits , including , where appropriate , through notifying all consumers concerned individually . in addition to the channels of the trader who committed the infringement , this information may also be provided via relevant public authority channels or through the channels of designated qualified entities , in every case at the expense of the trader who committed the infringement .


### the new european consensus on development 60 , signed on 7 june 2017 , provides the framework for a common approach to development cooperation by the union and its member states to implement the 2030 agenda and the addis ababa action agenda . eradicating poverty , tackling discrimination and inequalities , leaving no one behind and strengthening resilience are at the heart of development cooperation policy . _________________ 60 ' the new european consensus on development ' our world , our dignity , our future ' ' , joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament and the european commission , 8 june 2017 . ### the new european consensus on development 60 , signed on 7 june 2017 , provides the framework for a common approach to development cooperation by the union and its member states to implement the 2030 agenda and the addis ababa action agenda . eradicating poverty , tackling discrimination and inequalities , leaving no one behind , protecting the environment , fighting climate change and strengthening resilience are at the heart of development cooperation policy . _________________ 60 ' the new european consensus on development ' our world , our dignity , our future ' ' , joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament and the european commission , 8 june 2017 .


### when designing and implementing measures pursuant to this article , the commission shall promote ownership by the partner country . it shall also develop the necessary elements and the good practices required to ensure sustainability in the medium and long term and shall promote the rule of law and established international law principles . ### when designing and implementing measures pursuant to this article , the commission shall promote ownership by the partner country . it shall also develop the necessary elements and the good practices required to ensure sustainability and accountability in the medium and long term , it shall promote the rule of law and established international law principles , it shall ensure that actions aimed at reforming military forces contribute to making them more transparent , accountable and respectful of the human rights of those coming under their jurisdiction . for measures aimed at providing partner military forces with equipment , it shall clarify the type of equipment to be provided in the context of each measure . the commission shall also clarify how it will ensure that this equipment will only be used by its intended recipients and the actions to be taken otherwise .


### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , actions shall be based , to the extent possible , on a dialogue between the union , the member states and the partner countries concerned , including national and local authorities , involving civil society , national and local parliaments and other stakeholders , in order to enhance ownership of the process and to encourage support for national and regional strategies ; ### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , actions shall be based on an inclusive dialogue between the union , the member states and the partner countries concerned , including national and local authorities , involving civil society , national and local parliaments , communities and other stakeholders , in order to enhance ownership of the process and to encourage support for national and regional strategies ;


### where partner countries or regions are directly involved in , or affected by , a crisis , post - crisis or situation of fragility , special emphasis shall be placed on stepping up coordination amongst all relevant actors to help the transition from an emergency situation to the development phase . ### where partner countries or regions are directly involved in , or affected by , a crisis , post - crisis or situation of fragility , special emphasis shall be placed on stepping up coordination amongst all relevant actors to help the prevention of violence and the transition from an emergency situation to the development phase and to ensure that the development actions do no harm and do not unintentionally exacerbate conflicts ;


### cross - border cooperation , as defined in article 2 , shall cover cooperation on adjacent land borders , transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories , maritime cooperation around sea - basins , as well as interregional cooperation . ### cross - border cooperation , as defined in article 2 , shall cover cooperation on adjacent land and maritime borders , transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories , maritime cooperation around sea - basins , as well as interregional cooperation .


### enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote women and young people’s rights , to facilitate their engagement in social , civic and economic life , and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development ; ### enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote children , women and young people’s rights , including their right to access to culture and education , to facilitate their engagement in social , civic and economic life , and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development ;


### supporting conflict prevention , early warning and peacebuilding through mediation , crisis management , and stabilisation ; ### supporting conflict prevention , early warning and peacebuilding through mediation , crisis management , and stabilisation ; promoting , facilitating and building capacity in confidence building , mediation , dialogue and reconciliation , good neighbourly relations and other measures contributing to the prevention and settlement of conflicts , with particular regard to emerging inter - community tensions as well as conciliation measures between segments of societies and protracted conflicts and crises ;


### since the objectives of this directive , in particular to ensure an equal minimum protection of victims of traffic accidents across the union and to ensure the protection of victims in case of insolvency of insurance undertakings , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of their effects , 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 of the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### since the objectives of this directive , in particular to ensure an equal minimum protection of victims of traffic accidents across the union , to ensure the protection of victims in case of insolvency of insurance undertakings and to ensure equal treatment in the authentication of claims history statements by insurers for potential policy holders traversing internal union borders cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of their effects , 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 of the european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic , social and environmental value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives .


### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . ### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically , socially , environmentally and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing .


### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies . ### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made in a transparent way by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts , selected according to the accountability principle , who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects which should be approved following a hearing and a vote in the european parliament . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies .


### in order to allow for further increase in its resources , participation in the efsi should be open to third parties , including member states , national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , private sector entities and entities outside the union subject to the consent of existing contributors . third parties may contribute directly to the efsi and take part in the efsi governance structure . ### in order to allow for further increase in its resources , participation in the efsi should be open to third parties , including member states , national and regional promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states and regional authorities , private sector entities and entities outside the union subject to the consent of existing contributors . third parties may contribute directly to the efsi .


### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . ### the eib and the investments committee should regularly evaluate and report on activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to public accountability and analysis of economic , social and environmental sustainability .


### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi . ### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib should ensure that a process of consultation and public participation takes place and regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi .


### the steering board shall take decisions by consensus . ### the steering board shall take decisions by consensus and shall make its decisions public and accessible .


### decisions of the investment committee shall be taken by simple majority . ### decisions of the investment committee shall be taken by simple majority and shall be made public and accessible .


### in addition , the eu guarantee shall be granted for support of dedicated investment platforms and national promotional banks , via the eib , that invest in operations meeting the requirements of this regulation . in that case , the steering board shall specify policies regarding eligible investment platforms . ### in addition , the eu guarantee shall be granted for support of dedicated investment platforms and national and regional promotional banks , via the eib , that invest in operations meeting the requirements of this regulation . in that case , the steering board shall specify policies regarding eligible investment platforms , which shall involve the competent public authorities , relevant social and economic partners and representatives of civil society .


### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 . ### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states and local authorities , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 .


### member states shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investment projects in their territory . ### member states , in consultation with local authorities , shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investment projects in their territory .


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . ### the eib and the steering board , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report quarterly to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis .


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report annually to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing and investment operations . the report shall be made public and include : ### the eib and the steering board , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing and investment operations . the report shall be made public and accessible and include :


### in accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information , the eib shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 . ### the eib shall publish all documents relating to both the administrative tasks of the eib , as well as to the projects it finances directly or indirectly ; it shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 and any citizen of the european union and any natural and legal person residing or having its registered office in a member states shall have access to the documents related to the efsi in accordance with the regulation no . 1049 / 2001 of the european parliament and the council regarding public access to european parliament , council .


### tyres are characterised by a number of interrelated parameters that are interrelated . improving one parameter such as rolling resistance may have an adverse impact on others such as wet grip , while improving wet grip may have an adverse impact on external rolling noise . tyre manufacturers should be encouraged to optimise all parameters beyond the standards already achieved . ### tyres are characterised by a number of interrelated parameters that are interrelated . improving one parameter such as rolling resistance may have an adverse impact on others such as wet grip , while improving wet grip may have an adverse impact on external rolling noise . tyre manufacturers should always give priority to safety of tyres over other parameters and should be encouraged to optimise all parameters beyond the standards already achieved .


### in order to amend the content and format of the label , to introduce requirements with respect to re - treaded tyres , abrasion and mileage , and to adapt the annexes to technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 201621 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council should receive all documents at the same time as member statesʼ experts , and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 21 ol l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### in order to amend the content and format of the label , to introduce requirements with respect to re - treaded tyres , and to adapt the annexes to technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 201621 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council should receive all documents at the same time as member statesʼ experts , and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 21 ol l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### ‘ parameter’ means a tyre parameter as set out in annex i , such as rolling resistance , wet grip , external rolling noise , snow , ice , mileage or abrasion , that has a significant impact on the environment , road safety or health during use ; ### ‘ parameter’ means a tyre parameter as set out in annex i , such as rolling resistance , wet grip , external rolling noise , snow , or ice , that has a significant impact on the environment , road safety or health during use ;


### that report shall assess how effectively this regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant thereto have allowed end - users to choose higher performing tyres , taking into account its impacts on business , fuel consumption , safety , greenhouse gas emissions and market surveillance activities . it shall also assess the costs and benefits of independent and mandatory third party verification of the information provided in the label , taking also into account the experience with the broader framework provided by regulation no 661 / 2009 . ### that report shall assess how effectively this regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant thereto have allowed end - users to choose higher performing tyres , taking into account its impacts on business , fuel consumption , safety , consumer awareness and comprehensibility , greenhouse gas emissions and market surveillance activities . it shall also assess the costs and benefits of independent and mandatory third party verification of the information provided in the label , taking also into account the experience with the broader framework provided by regulation no 661 / 2009 .


### it shall apply from 1 june 2020 . ### it shall apply from 1 june 2021 .


### the pillar ' open innovation ' should establish a series of measures for integrated support to the needs of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship aiming at realising and accelerating breakthrough innovation for rapid market growth . it should attract innovative companies with potential for scaling up at international and at union level and offer fast , flexible grants and co - investments , including with private investors . these objectives should be pursued through the creation of a european innovation council . this pillar should also support the european institute of innovation and technology and european innovation ecosystems at large , notably through co - funding partnerships with national and regional innovation support actors . ### the pillar ' open innovation ' should establish a series of measures for integrated support to the needs of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship aiming at realising and accelerating breakthrough innovation for rapid market growth . it should attract innovative companies , including smes and start - ups , with potential for scaling up at international and at union level and offer fast , flexible grants and co - investments , including with private investors . these objectives should be pursued through the creation of a european innovation council . this pillar should also support the european institute of innovation and technology and european innovation ecosystems at large , notably through co - funding partnerships with national and regional innovation support actors .


### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union and foster its competitiveness , including in its industry , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals . ### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union and foster its competitiveness , in all member states and regions , &#160 ; including in its industry , in particular through building a society based on knowledge and innovation , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals .


### to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality new knowledge , skills , technologies and solutions to global challenges ; ### to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality new knowledge , skills , technologies and solutions to global challenges including climate change and pursuing sustainable development goals ;


### areas of intervention : democracy ; cultural heritage ; social and economic transformations ; disaster - resilient societies ; protection and security ; cybersecurity ### areas of intervention : democracy ; cultural heritage ; social and economic transformations ; disaster - risk reduction and disaster - resilient societies ; protection and security , including cybersecurity


### cluster ' digital and industry ' : reinforcing capacities and securing europe ' s sovereignty in key enabling technologies for digitisation and production , and in space technology , to build a competitive , digital , low - carbon and circular industry ; ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials ; and provide the basis for advances and innovation in all global societal challenges . ### ' industry in a digital world ' : reinforcing capacities and securing a leading role for europe in key enabling technologies for production and in space technology to build a competitive low - carbon and circular industry ; ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials ; provide the basis for advances and success in meeting global societal challenges .


### areas of intervention : climate science and solutions ; energy supply ; energy systems and grids ; buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition ; communities and cities ; industrial competitiveness in transport ; clean transport and mobility ; smart mobility ; energy storage . ### areas of intervention : climate science and solutions ; renewable energy supply and storage ; energy systems and grids ; energy efficient buildings and industries in energy transition ; sector coupling ; active consumers and renewable self - consumers ; communities and cities , including local and renewable energy communities ; industrial sustainability in transport , including an eu sustainable batteries industry ; clean transport and smart mobility , including low and zero - emission vehicles and refuelling and recharging infrastructure deployment ; social patterns for sdg ' s goals . .


### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , and any other equipment for controlling indoor environmental conditions , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , including recharging points as defined by directive 2014 / 94 / ue , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , include the pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space . ### member states shall ensure that in newly built residential buildings and in those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , every parking space is equipped with conduits enabling the installation of smart recharging points which fulfil the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , allowing the transfer of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of at least 7kw .


### when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### member states shall put in place a database for registering epcs , it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated .


### the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . particular attention shall be paid to avoiding the temperature on any inner surface of the building dropping below the dew - point temperature and to avoiding overheating .


### the effective enforcement of the rules governing the internal market for services set out in directive 2006 / 123 / ec should be enhanced by improving the existing notification procedure established by that directive in respect of national authorisation schemes and certain requirements concerning both access to self - employed activities and their exercise . the prevention of the adoption of national provisions establishing requirements and authorisation schemes that would be contrary to directive 2006 / 123 / ec should be facilitated . this directive is without prejudice to the commission ' s powers under the treaties and the member states ' obligation to comply with the provisions of union law . ### the effective enforcement of the rules governing the internal market for services set out in directive 2006 / 123 / ec should be enhanced by improving the existing notification procedure established by that directive in respect of national authorisation schemes and certain requirements concerning both access to self - employed activities and their exercise . this directive lays down a procedure enabling member states and the commission to work together to avoid discrimination on the basis of citizenship or residency , and unjustified or disproportionate requirements . this does not restrict in any manner the sovereign right of member states to regulate services activities .


### the present directive establishes a consultation of three months to allow an assessment of notified draft measures as well as an effective dialogue with the notifying member state . in order to make the consultation work in practice and to allow member states , the commission and stakeholders to effectively provide their comments , member states should notify draft measures at least three months prior to their adoption . notifying member states should take into account the comments made on the notified draft measure , in compliance with union law . ### the present directive establishes a consultation of three months to allow an assessment of notified draft measures as well as an effective dialogue with the notifying member state . in order to make the consultation work in practice and to allow member states , the commission and stakeholders to effectively provide their comments , member states should notify draft measures prior to their adoption and should assess the comments made on the notified draft measure , in compliance with union law .


### the commission shall publish on a dedicated public website the notifications made by member states under articles 3 and and the related adopted measures . ### the commission shall publish without delay , on a dedicated public website , the notifications made by member states under article 3 , amendments to initial notifications under article 3 and the related measures adopted under article 3 .


### distributed energy technologies and consumer empowerment have made community energy and energy cooperatives an effective and cost - efficient way to meet citizens ' needs and expectations regarding energy sources , services and local participation . community energy offers an inclusive option for all consumers to have a direct stake in producing , consuming or sharing energy between each other within a geographically confined community network that may operate in an isolated mode or be connected to the public distribution network . community energy initiatives focus primarily on providing affordable energy of a specific kind , such as renewable energy , for their members or shareholders rather than prioritising profit - making like a traditional energy company . by directly engaging with consumers community energy initiatives are demonstrating their potential in facilitating the up - take of new technologies and consumption patterns , including smart distribution grids and demand response , in an integrated manner . community energy can also advance energy efficiency at household level and help fight energy poverty through reduced consumption and lower supply tariffs . community energy also enables certain groups of household consumers to participate in the energy market who otherwise might not have been able to do so . where they have been successfully operated such initiatives have delivered economic , social and environmental value to the community that goes beyond the mere benefits derived from the provision of energy services . local energy communities should be allowed to operate on the market on a level - playing field without distorting competition . household consumers should be allowed to voluntarily participate in a community energy initiative as well as to leave it , without losing access to the network operated by the community energy initiative or their rights as consumers . access to a local energy community ' s network should be granted on fair and cost - reflective terms . ### distributed energy technologies and consumer empowerment have made community energy and energy cooperatives an effective and cost - efficient way to meet citizens ' needs and expectations regarding energy sources , services and local participation . community energy initiatives , or local energy communities , focus primarily on empowering citizens , local authorities and small and medium enterprises , as final consumers , to come together to jointly control , in a democratic way , local energy businesses aimed to provide local environmental , economic and social community benefits . energy communities provide affordable energy of a specific kind such as renewable energy , for their members or shareholders , or to alleviate problems concerning a decreasing standard of living or to strengthen community interaction , rather than prioritising profit - making like a traditional energy company . by directly engaging with consumers community energy initiatives are demonstrating their potential in facilitating the up - take of new technologies and consumption patterns , including smart distribution grids and demand response , in an integrated manner . community energy can also advance energy efficiency at household level and help fight energy poverty through reduced consumption , lower supply tariffs , and means to invest in energy performance renovations . community energy also enables certain groups of household consumers to participate in the energy market who otherwise might not have been able to do so , including through virtual net metering . where they have been successfully operated such initiatives have delivered economic , social and environmental value to the community that goes beyond the mere benefits derived from the provision of energy services . household consumers should be allowed to voluntarily participate in a community energy initiative while maintaining all their rights as a consumer , including their right to choice and to a good quality of supply . individuals should be able to leave a local energy community without losing access to the network operated by the community energy initiative or their rights as consumers .


### member states shall ensure that specific authorisation procedures exist for small decentralised and / or distributed generation , which take into account their limited size and potential impact . ### member states shall ensure that specific authorisation procedures exist for small decentralised and / or distributed generation to facilitate their development , which take into account their specificities , limited size and potential impact .


### - the duration of the contract , the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract , ### - the duration of the contract , the conditions for renewal and termination of services including additional products and / or services and of the contract ,


### member states shall ensure that customers have access , free of charge , to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliers that meets the certification criteria set out in annex i . the comparison tools may be operated by any entity , including private companies and public authorities or bodies . customers should be informed of the availability of such tools . ### member states shall ensure that customers have access , free of charge , to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliers that meets at least the certification criteria set out in annex i and shall cover the all market for electricity services . the comparison tools shall allow for comparison of bundled services and shall also display offers by aggregators . customers should be informed of the availability of such tools and shall be able to compare their current contract with other offers in an easy way .


### local energy communities ### energy communities undertakings


### member states shall ensure that bills fulfil the minimum requirements for billing and billing information as set out in annex ii . the information contained in bills shall be correct , clear , concise and presented in a manner that facilitates comparison by consumers . ### member states shall ensure that bills fulfil the minimum requirements for billing and billing information provided by suppliers as set out in annex ii . settlement statements provided by aggregators and information to active consumers on the electricity fed into the grid or sold from the market participant buying their electricity shall fulfil the requirements set out in points 1 , 2a and 3 of annex ii . the information contained in bills provided by suppliers , distribution system operators and information in settlement statements provided by aggregators shall be correct , clear , concise and presented in a manner that facilitates comparison by consumers .


### member states shall take appropriate measures , such as formulating national energy action plans , providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary electricity supply to vulnerable customers , or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements , to address energy poverty where identified , including in the broader context of poverty . such measures shall not impede the effective opening of the market set out in article 4 or market functioning and shall be notified to the commission , where relevant , in accordance with the provisions of article 9 . such notification may also include measures taken within the general social security system . ### member states shall take appropriate measures , such as formulating national energy action plans , providing benefits in social security systems to ensure a right to sufficient electricity supply to vulnerable customers , or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements , for instance by energy community undertakings , taking into account the assessment undertaken pursuant to section a . 3 . 1 . 2 of annex i of [ governance regulation as proposed by com759 ] , to address energy poverty where identified , including in the broader context of poverty . such measures shall not impede the effective opening of the market set out in article 4 or market functioning and shall be notified to the commission , where relevant , in accordance with the provisions of article 9 . such notification may also include measures taken within the general social security system .


### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to allow and incentivise distribution system operators to procure services in order to improve efficiencies in the operation and development of the distribution system , including local congestion management . in particular , regulatory frameworks shall enable distribution system operators to procure services from resources such as distributed generation , demand response or storage and consider energy efficiency measures , which may supplant the need to upgrade or replace electricity capacity and which support the efficient and secure operation of the distribution system . distribution system operators shall procure these services according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures . ### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to ensure , including allowing and incentivising , distribution system operators procure services in order to improve efficiencies in the operation and development of the distribution system , including local congestion management . in particular , regulatory frameworks shall ensure distribution system operators procure services from resources such as distributed generation , demand response or storage and abide by an efficiency first approach , including implementation of specific energy efficiency measures , which may supplant the need to upgrade or replace electricity capacity and which support the efficient and secure operation of the distribution system . distribution system operators shall procure these services according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures .


### such facilities are necessary for the distribution system operators to fulfil their obligations under this directive for the efficient , reliable and secure operation of the distribution system ; and ### such facilities are used by the distribution system operator exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under this regulation for the efficient , reliable and secure operation of the distribution system ; and


### monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels , including on electricity exchanges , prices for household customers including prepayment systems , switching rates , disconnection rates , charges for and the execution of maintenance services , and complaints by household customers , as well as any distortion or restriction of competition , including providing any relevant information , and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities ; ### actively monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels , including on electricity exchanges , prices for household customers including prepayment systems and dynamic price contracts , , the relationship between household prices and wholesale prices , how network costs and policy levies are passed through to customers , the evolution of supplier operational costs and margins across different final customer groups , including household and non - household customers , the number of tariffs available to different consumer groups , including by payment methods , number of offers restricted to different sales channels , number of customers on bundled contracts , satisfaction with the service provided by their supplier and complaint handling services , switching rates , intra - supplier switching rates , switching times , erroneous switching , satisfaction with the switching process , disconnection rates , charges for and the execution of maintenance services , number of final customers in contracts with aggregators , number of disconnections and reasons for disconnections and customers in debt number of customers in fuel poverty or vulnerable situations , and complaints by household customers , as well as any distortion or restriction of competition , including providing any relevant information , and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition or consumer authorities , share of energy efficiency measures implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing ;


### monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels , including on electricity exchanges , prices for household customers including prepayment systems , switching rates , disconnection rates , charges for and the execution of maintenance services , and complaints by household customers , as well as any distortion or restriction of competition , including providing any relevant information , and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities ; ### ensuring an adequate level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels , including on electricity exchanges . seeing that prices for household customers including prepayment systems , switching rates , disconnection rates , charges for and the execution of maintenance services are fair and proportionate . taking the necessary measure in view of removing barriers to becoming an active customer , acting on complaints by household customers , as well as addressing any distortion or restriction of competition , including by providing any relevant information , and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities ;


### helping to ensure , together with other relevant authorities , that the consumer protection measures are effective and enforced ; ### ensure , together with other relevant authorities , that the new and existing consumer protection measures , including rights of active customers , are effective and enforced ;


### the following information shall be prominently displayed to final customers in their bills and periodical settlement bills : ### the following information shall be prominently displayed to final customers in their bills and periodical settlement bills and settlement statements :


### still , barriers to the proper functioning of the internal market remain and the new obstacles emerge . adopting rules is only a first step , but making them work is as important . this is ultimately a matter of citizens’ trust in the union , in its capacity to deliver , and ability to create jobs and growth while protecting the public interest . ### still , barriers to the proper functioning of the internal market remain and the new obstacles emerge . adopting rules is only a first step , but making them work is as important . this means ultimately to create a useful background to achieve citizens’ trust in the union , in its capacity to deliver , and ability to create good quality jobs and prosperity while protecting the public interest .


### the programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market . the programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market : businesses , citizens including consumers , civil society and public authorities . to that end , the programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses , notably smes , but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools , knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in union’s policy - making . furthermore , the programme should aim to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation , notably through exchange of best practices , building of knowledge and competence bases , including the use of strategic public procurement . the programme should also aim to support the development of high - quality international standards that underpin the implementation of union legislation . this also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit , thereby contributing to the transparency and well - functioning of the union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor protection . the programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement . the objective of the programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals . ### the programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market . the programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market : businesses , citizens including consumers , civil society and public authorities . to that end , the programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses , notably smes , but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools , knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in union’s policy - making . furthermore , the programme should aim to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation , notably through exchange of best practices , building of knowledge and competence bases , including the use of strategic public procurement and the creation of the digital knowledge centres . the programme should also aim to support the development of high - quality international standards that underpin the implementation of union legislation . this also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit , thereby contributing to the transparency and well - functioning of the union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor protection . the programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement . the objective of the programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals .


### the programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market . the programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market : businesses , citizens including consumers , civil society and public authorities . to that end , the programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses , notably smes , but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools , knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in union’s policy - making . furthermore , the programme should aim to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation , notably through exchange of best practices , building of knowledge and competence bases , including the use of strategic public procurement . the programme should also aim to support the development of high - quality international standards that underpin the implementation of union legislation . this also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit , thereby contributing to the transparency and well - functioning of the union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor protection . the programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement . the objective of the programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals . ### the programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market . the programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market : businesses , citizens including consumers , civil society and public authorities . to that end , the programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses , notably micro and smes , but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools , knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in union’s policy - making . furthermore , the programme should aim to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation , notably through exchange of best practices , building of knowledge and competence bases , including the use of strategic public procurement . the programme should also aim to support the development of high - quality international standards that underpin the implementation of union legislation . this also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit , thereby contributing to the transparency and well - functioning of the union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor protection . the programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement . the objective of the programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals .


### new regulatory and enforcement challenges relate to a rapidly changing environment of the digital revolution , concerning issues such as cybersecurity , internet of things or artificial intelligence . should damage occur , stringent rules on product safety and liability are essential to ensure a policy response that allows european citizens , including consumers and businesses , to benefit from such rules . the programme should therefore contribute to the rapid adaptation and enforcement of a union product liability regime which fosters innovation . ### new regulatory and enforcement challenges relate to a rapidly changing environment of the digital revolution , concerning issues such as cybersecurity , privacy policy and data protection , internet of things or artificial intelligence . should damage occur , stringent rules on product safety and liability are essential to ensure a policy response that allows european citizens , including consumers and businesses , to benefit from such rules . the programme should therefore contribute to the rapid adaptation and enforcement of a union product liability regime which fosters innovation .


### public procurement is used by public authorities to ensure value for public money spent and to contribute to a more innovative , sustainable , inclusive and competitive internal market . directive 2014 / 23 / eu of the european parliament and of the council49 , directive 2014 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council50 and directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council51 provide the legal framework for the integration and effective functioning of the public procurement markets representing 14% of union’s gross domestic product , to the benefit of public authorities , businesses as well as citizens , including consumers . the programme should therefore support measures to ensure a wider uptake of strategic public procurement , the professionalisation of public buyers , improved access to procurement markets for smes , increase of transparency , integrity and better data , boosting the digital transformation of procurement and promotion of joint procurement , through strengthening a partnership approach with the member states , improving data gathering and data analysis including through development of dedicated it tools , supporting exchange of experiences and good practices , providing guidance , pursuing beneficial trade agreements , strengthening cooperation among national authorities and launching pilot projects . __________________ 49 directive 2014 / 23 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on the award of concession contracts . 50 directive 2014 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on public procurement and repealing directive 2004 / 18 / ec . 51 directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and repealing directive 2004 / 17 / ec . ### public procurement is used by public authorities to ensure value for public money spent and to contribute to a more innovative , sustainable , inclusive and competitive internal market . directive 2014 / 23 / eu of the european parliament and of the council49 , directive 2014 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council50 and directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council51 provide the legal framework for the integration and effective functioning of the public procurement markets representing 14% of union’s gross domestic product , to the benefit of public authorities , businesses as well as citizens , including consumers . the programme should therefore support measures to ensure a wider uptake of strategic public procurement with an integrated system of environmental and social criteria in awarding contracts , the professionalisation of public buyers , improved access to procurement markets for smes , increase of transparency , integrity and better data , boosting the digital transformation of procurement and promotion of joint procurement , through strengthening a partnership approach with the member states , improving data gathering and data analysis including through development of dedicated it tools , supporting exchange of experiences and good practices , providing guidance , pursuing beneficial trade agreements , strengthening cooperation among national authorities and launching pilot projects . __________________ 49 directive 2014 / 23 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on the award of concession contracts . 50 directive 2014 / 24 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on public procurement and repealing directive 2004 / 18 / ec . 51 directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and repealing directive 2004 / 17 / ec .


### strengthening the competitiveness of european enterprises while reassuring an effective level playing field and an open and competitive internal market is of outmost importance . smes are the engine of the european economy making up 99% of all businesses in europe , providing two thirds of jobs , and contributing substantially to the creation of new jobs with a regional and local dimension . ### strengthening the competitiveness of european enterprises while reassuring an effective level playing field and an open and competitive internal market is of outmost importance . european enterprises should provide high quality products and services that are smarter , customised and applying the highest environmental and sustainability standards , creating less waste and pollution . their competitiveness should be also based on increased resource and energy efficiency . smes are the engine of the european economy making up 99% of all businesses in europe , providing two thirds of jobs , and contributing substantially to the creation of new jobs with a focus on social cohesion and hence on a regional and local dimension .


### clusters are a strategic tool for supporting the competitiveness and scaling - up of smes as they offer favourable business environments . joint cluster initiatives should achieve critical mass to accelerate the growth of smes . by connecting specialised eco - systems , clusters create new business opportunities for smes and integrate them better in european and global strategic value chains . support should be provided for the development of transnational partnership strategies and the implementation of joint activities , supported by the european cluster collaboration platform . sustainable partnering should be encouraged with continuation funding if performance and participation milestones are reached . direct support to smes should be channelled through cluster organisations for the following : uptake of advanced technologies , new business models , low - carbon and resource - efficient solutions , creativity and design , skills upgrading , talent attraction , entrepreneurship acceleration , and internationalisation . other specialised sme support actors should be associated to facilitate industrial transformation and implementations of smart specialisation strategies . the programme should thus contribute to growth and build linkages with the union’s innovation hubs and investments made under cohesion policy and horizon europe . synergies with the erasmus programme can also be explored . ### clusters are a strategic tool for supporting the competitiveness and scaling - up of smes as they offer favourable business environments . joint cluster initiatives should achieve critical mass to accelerate the growth of smes . by connecting specialised eco - systems , clusters create new business opportunities for smes and integrate them better in european and global strategic value chains . support should be provided for the development of transnational partnership strategies and the implementation of joint activities , supported by the european cluster collaboration platform . sustainable partnering should be encouraged with continuation funding if performance and participation milestones are reached . direct support to smes should be channelled through cluster organisations for the following : uptake of advanced technologies , new business models , low - carbon and resource - efficient solutions for the transition to a net - zero ghg emission economy at the latest by 2050 , creativity and design , skills upgrading , talent attraction , entrepreneurship acceleration , and internationalisation . other specialised sme support actors should be associated to facilitate industrial transformation and implementations of smart specialisation strategies . the programme should thus contribute to growth and build linkages with the union’s innovation hubs and investments made under cohesion policy and horizon europe . synergies with the erasmus programme can also be explored .


### european standards play an important role in the internal market . they are of vital interest for the competitiveness of undertakings , and especially smes . they are also a crucial tool to support union legislation and policies in a number of key areas such as energy , climate change , information and communication technology , sustainable use of resources , innovation , product safety , consumer protection , worker’s safety and working conditions and ageing population , thus positively contributing to the society as a whole . ### european standards play an important role in the internal market . they are of vital interest for the competitiveness of undertakings , and especially smes . they are also a crucial tool to support union legislation and policies in a number of key areas such as the energy transition , tackling climate change and pollution , information and communication technology , recycling and sustainable use of resources , innovation , product safety , consumer protection , worker’s safety and working conditions and ageing population , thus positively contributing to the society as a whole .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme , concerning in particular preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities as well as use of information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , and use and development of corporate information technology tools . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used , with the ceiling of 5% , for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme , concerning in particular preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities as well as use of information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , and use and development of corporate information technology tools .


### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request , be transferred to the programme . the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point of article 62 of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point of that article . where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned . ### resources allocated to member states under shared management may , at their request and always on a voluntary basis , be transferred to the programme . the commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point of article 62 of the financial regulation or indirectly in accordance with point of that article . where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the member state concerned .


### creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market , including businesses , citizens and consumers , civil society and public authorities through transparent information and awareness raising campaigns , best practice exchange , promotion of good practices , exchange and dissemination of expertise and knowledge and organization of trainings ; ### creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market , including businesses , citizens , consumers and prosumers , civil society and public authorities through transparent information and awareness raising campaigns , best practice exchange , promotion of good practices , exchange and dissemination of expertise and knowledge and organization of trainings ;


### facilitating smes’ access to markets , supporting them in addressing global and societal challenges and business internationalisation , and strengthening union industrial leadership in global value chains , including the enterprise europe network ; ### facilitating and supporting micro - enterprises and smes’ access to markets , supporting them in addressing global and societal challenges and business internationalisation , and strengthening union industrial leadership in global value chains , including the enterprise europe network ;


### facilitating the growth of businesses , including skills development , and industrial transformation across manufacturing and service sectors ; ### facilitating the growth of sustainable businesses , boosting micro and smes know how as regards energy - related issues , including skills development , and industrial transformation across manufacturing and service sectors with particular attention to resource efficiency and sustainable value chains ;


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than three years after the start of the programme implementation .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall operate with transparency and acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public .


### the european council confirmed that a well - functioning , reformed eu ets with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main european instrument to achieve this target , with an annual reduction factor of 2 . 2% from 2021 onwards , free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy , as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies , without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned . the auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation , to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions , to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable . ### the european council confirmed that a well - functioning , reformed eu ets with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main european instrument to achieve this target , with an annual reduction factor of 2 . 2% from 2021 onwards , free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy , as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies , without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned . at the last cop21 in paris , however , it has been widely recognised that an effort should be done to keep the average temperature well below 2c degrees possibly within 1 . 5c degree by the end of the century . in order to attain this objective , a higher percentage of annual reduction is needed in order to guarantee that the overall emission reduction will allow to meet to 2050 targets .


### it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the eu ets as the cornerstone of europe’s climate policy , and progress on the other aspects of energy union17 . implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost - efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions . __________________ 17 com80 , establishing a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy ### it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the eu ets as the cornerstone of europe’s climate policy , and progress on the other aspects of energy union17 . scaling up the ambition decided in the 2030 framework in order to ensure to meet the reduction targets set up for the 2050 , contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost - efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions . __________________ 17 com80 , establishing a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy


### allowances from the maximum amount referred to article 10a of this directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases , together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to article 1 of decision 2015 / … of the european parliament and of the council . ### three per cent of the community - wide quantity of allowances determined in accordance with articles 9 and 9a over the period from 2021 to 2030 shall be set aside for new entrants .


### from 2021 , allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve . ### from 2021 onwards , any allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve . allowances which are in the reserve by 2030 shall be cancelled .


### the fund shall also finance small - scale investment projects in the modernisation of energy systems and energy efficiency . to this end , the investment board shall develop guidelines and investment selection criteria specific to such projects . ### the fund shall also finance small - scale investment projects in the modernisation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency . to this end , the investment board shall develop guidelines and investment selection criteria specific to such projects .


### periodic measurements of so2 , nox and particulate matter shall be required at least every three years for medium combustion plants the rated thermal input of which is greater than 1 mw and less than 20 mw , and at least annually for medium combustion plants the rated thermal input of which is equal to or greater than 20 mw but less than 50 mw . ### continuous measurements of so2 , nox , particulate matter , carbon monoxide , total organic carbon and ammonia shall be required for medium combustion plants .


### road charges can mobilise resources that contribute to the financing of the maintenance and development of high quality transport infrastructure . it is therefore appropriate to incentivise member states to use revenues from road charges accordingly and , to this end , to require that they adequately report on the use of such revenues . that should in particular help identifying possible financing gaps , and raising the public acceptance of road charging . ### road charges can mobilise resources that contribute to the financing of the maintenance and development of high quality transport infrastructure . it is therefore appropriate for member states to use revenues from road charges accordingly and , to this end , that they be required to adequately report on the use of such revenues . revenues from infrastructure charges should therefore be reinvested in the development of that infrastructure , whilst ensuring appropriate levels of maintenance and the safety of users . that should in particular help identifying possible financing gaps , and raising the public acceptance of road charging .


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , to stimulate job creation and to pursue the union ' s shared interests and priorities in promoting peace and guaranteeing the security of its citizens and territory , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance , sustainable and safer infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . furthermore , due to the current volatile geopolitical situation and the multiple sources of threats to the security of the union , those connections should improve mobility of military forces and assets within and beyond the union in order to enable member states to react in a comprehensive , effective and timely manner to internal and external crisis situations . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive and sustainable development , social market economy and to combating climate change .


### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised . ### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport sector , energy sector and digital sector to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised .