### protection should also extend to further categories of natural or legal persons , who , whilst not being ' workers ' within the meaning of article 45 tfeu , can play a key role in exposing breaches of the law and may find themselves in a position of economic vulnerability in the context of their work - related activities . for instance , in areas such as product safety , suppliers are much closer to the source of possible unfair and illicit manufacturing , import or distribution practices of unsafe products ; in the implementation of union funds , consultants providing their services are in a privileged position to draw attention to breaches they witness . such categories of persons , including self - employed persons providing services , freelance , contractors , sub - contractors and suppliers , are typically subject to retaliation in the form of early termination or cancellation of contract of services , licence or permit , loss of business , loss of income , coercion , intimidation or harassment , blacklisting / business boycotting or damage to their reputation . shareholders and persons in managerial bodies , may also suffer retaliation , for instance in financial terms or in the form of intimidation or harassment , blacklisting or damage to their reputation . protection should also be granted to candidates for employment or for providing services to an organisation who acquired the information on breaches of law during the recruitment process or other pre - contractual negotiation stage , and may suffer retaliation for instance in the form of negative employment references or blacklisting / business boycotting . ### protection should also extend to further categories of natural or legal persons , who , whilst not being ' workers ' within the meaning of article 45 tfeu , can play a key role in exposing breaches of the law and may find themselves in a position of vulnerability in the context of their work - related activities . for instance , in areas such as product safety , suppliers are much closer to the source of possible unfair and illicit manufacturing , import or distribution practices of unsafe products ; in the implementation of union funds , consultants providing their services are in a privileged position to draw attention to breaches they witness . such categories of persons , including self - employed persons providing services , freelance , contractors , sub - contractors and suppliers , are typically subject to retaliation in the form of early termination or cancellation of contract of services , licence or permit , loss of business , loss of income , coercion , intimidation or harassment , blacklisting / business boycotting or damage to their reputation . shareholders and persons in managerial bodies , may also suffer retaliation , for instance in financial terms or in the form of intimidation or harassment , blacklisting or damage to their reputation . protection should also be granted to candidates for employment or for providing services to an organisation who acquired the information on breaches of law during the recruitment process or other pre - contractual negotiation stage , and may suffer retaliation for instance in the form of negative employment references or blacklisting / business boycotting .


### municipalities with more than 10 000 inhabitants ; ### municipalities ;


### persons need specific legal protection where they acquire the information they report through their work - related activities and therefore run the risk of work - related retaliation . the underlying reason for providing them with protection is their position of economic vulnerability vis - à - vis the person on whom they de facto depend for work . when there is no such work - related power imbalance there is no need for protection against retaliation . ### persons need specific protection where they acquire the information they report through their work - related activities and therefore run the risk of work - related retaliation . the underlying reason for providing them with protection is , amongst others , their position of vulnerability vis - à - vis the person on whom they de facto depend for work . furthermore , the protection should be granted to incentive citizens to report breaches of law in order to safeguard the public interest and proper functioning of democracy .


### establish independent and autonomous external reporting channels , which are both secure and ensure confidentiality , for receiving and handling information provided by the reporting person ; ### establish independent , autonomous , clear and transparent&#160 ; external reporting channels , which are both secure and ensure confidentiality , for receiving and handling information provided by the reporting person ;


### such channels and procedures shall allow for reporting by employees of the entity . they may allow for reporting by other persons who are in contact with the entity in the context of their work - related activities , referred to in article 2 , and , but the use of internal channels for reporting shall not be mandatory for these categories of persons . ### such channels and procedures shall allow for reporting by employees of the entity . they may allow for reporting by other persons who are in contact with the entity in the context of their work - related activities , referred to in article 2 , and .


### he or she first reported internally but no appropriate action was taken in response to the report within the reasonable timeframe referred in article 5 ; ### he or she first reported internally but no appropriate and effective&#160 ; action was taken in response to the report within the reasonable timeframe referred in article 5 ;


### effective detection and prevention of serious harm to the public interest requires that the information reported which qualifies for protection covers not only unlawful activities but also abuse of law , namely acts or omissions which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose of the law . ### effective detection and prevention of harm to the public interest requires that the information reported which qualifies for protection covers not only unlawful activities but also abuse of law , namely acts or omissions which do not appear to be unlawful in formal terms but defeat the object or the purpose of the law .


### member states shall designate the authorities competent to receive and handle reports . ### member states shall designate authorities competent to receive and handle reports . such authorities shall have adequate financial and human resources to enable them to exercise the competences assigned to them .


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


### are at least 18 years of age , except in relation to the possession of firearms for hunting and target shooting , provided that in that case persons of less than 18 years of age have parental permission , or are under parental guidance or the guidance of an adult with a valid firearms or hunting licence , or are within a licenced or otherwise approved training centre ; ### are at least 21 years of age , except in relation to the possession of firearms for hunting and target shooting , which may be held by persons of less than 18 years of age , provided that in that case they have parental permission , or are under parental guidance or the guidance of an adult with a valid firearms or hunting licence , or are within a licensed or otherwise approved training centre ; firearms licences may also be issued , at the request of schools , defence organisations or re - enactment groups , to persons who are at least 18 years of age and meet the conditions set out in article 5 .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean portable devices with a cartridge holder having a gas exit to the front , aside or on the top , which are specifically designed and constructed for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean weapons which are incapable , by design , of firing a bullet or projectile but which can produce acoustic effects or can fire irritant , tear - inducing or other active substances and can be fitted with devices to fire pyrotechnic rounds .


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


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


### member states shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1 and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it was granted is no longer met . ### member states shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations for the acquisition and possession of firearms and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it was granted is no longer met . following the initial test , fresh tests shall , without fail , be carried out at intervals of no more than 10 years .


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


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


### are not likely to be a danger to themselves , to public order or to public safety ; having been convicted of a violent intentional crime shall be considered as indicative of such danger . ### are not likely to be a danger to themselves or to others , to public order or to public safety , have not been convicted of an intentional crime and meet the relevant medical requirements ;


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


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


### provision of launching services for the needs of the programme ; ### provision of aggregated launching services for the programme and for other entities , at their request , taking into account the essential security interests of the union in accordance with article 25&#160 ; in order to enhance&#160 ; the competitiveness of european launchers and industries in the global market .


### as regards copernicus : development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operations of that infrastructure ; ### as regards copernicus : technical support to the agency in the execution and achievement of its delegated tasks under article 30 and , when so provided in specific agreements concluded between the agency and the european space agency pursuant to the financial framework partnership agreement under paragraph 2 , procurement in the name and on behalf of the union of development , design and construction of the copernicus space infrastructure , including the operative management of the copernicus sentinels data acquisition component ;


### in the case of a joint call , joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals . the procedures must involve a balanced group of experts appointed by each party . ### in the case of a joint call , joint procedures shall be established for selection and evaluation of proposals . the procedures shall involve a balanced group of independent experts appointed by each party . such experts shall not evaluate , advise or assist on matters with regard to which they have a conflict of interests .


### systematic consideration of the needs of users of the services provided by the programme ' s components , as well as of scientific and technological evolutions relating to those services ; ### systematic consideration of the needs of users of the services provided by the programme ' s components , through the consultation of the advisory user fora dedicated to the single component ;


### 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 .


### as regards galileo and egnos : systems evolution , development of the ground segment and the design and development of satellites ; ### as regards galileo and egnos : technical support to the agency in the execution and agreement of its delegated tasks under article 30 and , when so provided in specific agreements concluded between the agency and the european space agency pursuant to the financial framework partnership agreement under paragraph 2 , procurement in the name and on behalf of the union of systems evolution , development of the ground segment and the design and development of satellites ;


### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others . ### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , including agriculture , forestry , rural development and fishery , climate change , cultural heritage , civil protection , security , including of infrastructures , as well as the digital economy , among others .


### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the programme and for fostering an innovative space sector . ### additionally , the programme shall include measures for ensuring autonomous access to space , for tackling cyber threats , for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for supporting space diplomacy .


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


### the security of the programme should be based on the following principles : ### the security of the programme shall be based on the following principles :


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a regular and long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies , especially in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , cultural heritage , civil protection , safety and security , including of infrastructures , as well as the digital economy ;


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


### it is imperative that the continuity , sustainability and future availability of the services provided by the galileo and egnos systems be ensured . in a changing environment and rapidly developing market , their development should also continue and new generations of these systems should be prepared . ### it is imperative that the continuity , sustainability , safety and future availability of the services provided by the galileo and egnos systems be ensured . in a changing environment and rapidly developing market , their development should also continue and new generations of these systems should be prepared .


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 6 ] billion .


### to contribute , where this is required for the needs of the programme , to an autonomous , secure and cost - efficient capability to access space ; ### to contribute to an autonomous , secure and cost - efficient access to space ;


### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets a binding union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets an overarching binding union target as well as national binding targets at member state level for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### in order to meet the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed primarily to help renewable self - consumers , renewable energy communities and to address energy poverty of low - income households as well as to incentivise producers to take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . member states shall also avoid any retroactive change to renewable energy support schemes in order to ensure clear and fair legal conditions and the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the development of renewable energy projects . member states shall also remove support schemes and measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources , such as fossil fuel and nuclear energy .


### in order to support member states ' ambitious contributions to the union target , a financial framework aiming to facilitate investments in renewable energy projects in those member states should be established , also through the use of financial instruments . ### in order to support member states ' ambitious contributions to the union target , a financial framework aiming to facilitate investments in renewable energy projects in all member states should be established , also through the use of financial instruments and the modification of state aid rules , focusing in particular on the support of renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities with the view to ensure that the energy transition results in a democratic and more decentralised energy system which benefits society as a whole , increasing the active involvement of citizens , households and local communities as well as effectively protecting the most vulnerable at risk of energy poverty .


### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues . ### support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed primarily to help renewable self - consumers , renewable energy communities and to address energy poverty of low - income households as well as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market ensuring that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues .


### member states ' respective contributions to this overall 2030 target shall be set and notified to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] . ### member states shall reach this overall 2030 target set at union level by meeting national binding targets on renewable energy . member states shall notify measures reflecting their national binding targets on renewable energy to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation . . . / . . . [ governance ] .


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### renewables support policies should be stable and avoid any retroactive policy changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should ensure that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects does not have a negative impact on their economic viability and aims to improve the legal basis for union and national binding targets relating to this directive . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability as well as the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework , which is essential for the successful and efficient development and penetration of renewable energy options across the union . member states should also remove all measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources , such as fossil fuel and nuclear energy .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive manner because retroactive changes negatively impact the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects , undermining the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the realisation of projects in the renewable energy sector . member states shall ensure that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects is oriented to improve the legal framework aimed at achieving the union and national binding targets provided for in this directive and is subject to a transparent and inclusive public consultation process .


### the opening of support schemes to cross - border participation limits negative impacts on the internal energy market and can , under certain conditions , help member states achieve the union target more cost - efficiently . cross - border participation is also the natural corollary to the development of the union renewables policy , with a union - level binding target replacing national binding targets . it is therefore appropriate to require member states to progressively and partially open support to projects located in other member states , and define several ways in which such progressive opening may be implemented , ensuring compliance with the provisions of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , including articles 30 , 34 and 110 . ### the opening of support schemes to cross - border participation limits negative impacts on the internal energy market and can , under certain conditions , help member states achieve the union target and their respective national targets more cost - efficiently . cross - border participation is also the natural corollary to the development of the union renewables policy , with a union - level target to be achieved individually and collectively by the member states , which should bear the primary responsibility for reaching national binding targets on renewables by 2030 . it is therefore appropriate to require member states to progressively and partially open support to projects located in other member states , and define several ways in which such progressive opening may be implemented , ensuring compliance with the provisions of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , including articles 30 , 34 and 110 . member states should , however , prioritise untapping the full renewable energy potential at local level over opening support schemes to cross - border participation .


### without prejudice to state aid rules , when designing support schemes , member states shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities . ### when designing support schemes , member states shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities .


### the mobility of adult education staff ; ### the mobility of adult education learners and staff ;


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


### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported . ### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , social cohesion and critical thinking among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported .


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . national agencies shall develop effective and tailored outreach and communication strategies targeted to people with fewer opportunities , aimed at increasing their participation to the programme .


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


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


### promote non - formal learning mobility and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ; ### promote non - formal and informal learning mobility and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ;


### ‘ youth participation activity’ means an out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal learning approach ; ### ‘ youth participation activity’ means an out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal or informal learning approach ;


### as regards the actions referred to in articles 4 to 6 , points and of article 7 , and articles 8 to 10 , 12 and 13 , the programme may be open to the participation of the following third countries : ### as regards the actions referred to in articles 4 to 6 , points and of article 7 , and articles 8 to 13 , the programme may be open to the participation of third countries .


### as regards the actions referred to in articles 4 to 6 , points and of article 7 , and articles 8 to 10 , 12 and 13 , the programme may be open to the participation of the following third countries : ### as regards the actions referred to in articles 4 to 6 , points and of article 7 , and articles 8 to 13 , the programme may exceptionally be open to the participation of the following third countries , provided that they comply with the principles and rights of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union :


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


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , including through widened use of online tools , as e - learning can offer additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility .


### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . ### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find stable and quality jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity .


### in this context , it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education , training , youth and sport of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council27 . the integrated nature of the 2014 - 2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal , non - formal and informal , and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop those competences that are necessary to face the challenges of the twenty - first century . _________________ 27 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . ### in this context , it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education , training , youth and sport of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council27 . the integrated nature of the 2014 - 2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal , non - formal and informal , and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop the knowledge , skills and competences necessary to face future challenges . _________________ 27 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec .


### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . ### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to actively participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . a particular focus should be put on e - democracy tools , including the importance of the european citizens’ initiative .


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


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


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


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


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


### coordinate and support concerted and joint inspections , in accordance with articles 9 and 10 ; ### provide assistance in concerted and joint inspections , in accordance with articles 9 and 10 ;


### mediate and facilitate a solution in cases of cross - border disputes between national authorities or labour market disruptions . ### mediate in cases of cross - border disputes between national authorities .


### mediate and facilitate a solution in cases of cross - border disputes between national authorities or labour market disruptions . ### facilitate a solution in cases of cross - border disputes between national authorities .


### an agreement for setting up a joint inspection between the participating member states and the authority shall set out the conditions for carrying out such an exercise . the joint inspection agreement may include provisions which enable joint inspections , once agreed and planned , to take place at short notice . the authority shall establish a model agreement . ### an agreement for setting up a joint inspection between the participating member states with the support of the authority shall set out the conditions for carrying out such an exercise . the joint inspection agreement may include provisions which enable joint inspections , once agreed and planned , to take place at short notice . the authority shall draw up a model agreement .


### the rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non - resident hauliers in a host member state should be clear , simple and easy to enforce , while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far . ### the rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non - resident hauliers in a host member state should be clear , simple and easy to enforce .


### have premises in which it keeps its core business documents , in particular its commercial contracts , accounting documents , personnel management documents , labour contracts , documents containing data relating to driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this regulation ; ; ### have premises in which it keeps its original business documents , or ensure access to the documents electronically , in particular its transport contracts , accounting documents , personnel management documents , labour contracts , social security documents , documents relating to collective agreements , where appropriate , documents containing data relating to driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this regulation ;


### have premises in which it keeps its core business documents , in particular its commercial contracts , accounting documents , personnel management documents , labour contracts , documents containing data relating to driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this regulation ; ; ### have premises suitable for carrying out the undertaking ' s activities , in which it keeps its core business documents in paper and / or electronic format , in particular its commercial contracts , accounting documents , personnel management documents , labour contracts , documents containing data relating to postings , driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access at any time in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this regulation ;


### special conditions for use , including restrictions on the use of antimicrobials in order to limit the risk of development of antimicrobial resistance , ### special conditions for use , including restrictions on the use of antimicrobials in order to limit the risk of development of antimicrobial resistance and the prohibition of off - label use ,


### 14 years for antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products for cattle , sheep , pigs , chickens , dogs and cats containing an antimicrobial active substance which has not been an active substance in a veterinary medicinal product authorised within the union on the date of the submission of the application ; ### 10 years for antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products for cattle , sheep , pigs , chickens , dogs and cats containing an antimicrobial active substance which has not been an active substance in a veterinary medicinal product authorised within the union on the date of the submission of the application ;


### veterinary medicinal products shall be used in accordance with the terms of the marketing authorisation . ### veterinary medicinal products shall be used in accordance with the terms of marketing authorisation or registration .


### by the way of derogation from paragraph 1 , a competent authority or the agency may not classify a veterinary medicinal product as subject to veterinary prescription if all of the following conditions are fulfilled : ### by the way of derogation from paragraph 1 , a competent authority or the agency shall classify a veterinary medicinal product as not subject to veterinary prescription if all of the following conditions are fulfilled :


### the agency shall , in collaboration with the member states and the commission , draw up the functional specifications for the pharmacovigilance database . ### the agency shall , in consultation with the member states , the commission , and interested parties , draw up the functional specifications for the pharmacovigilance database . these shall include environmental monitoring data which would report undesirable effects on non - target species in the ecosystem , and extend sources of inputs to the pharmacovigilance system to include observation and monitoring by specialists who are not necessarily veterinarians .


### the agency shall , in collaboration with the member states and the commission , draw up the functional specifications for the pharmacovigilance database . ### the agency shall , in consultation with the member states , the commission and interested parties , draw up the functional specifications for the pharmacovigilance database .


### allocating reference numbers to the pharmacovigilance system master file and communicating the reference number of the pharmacovigilance master file of each product to the product database ; ### allocating reference numbers to the pharmacovigilance system master file and communicating the relevant reference number of the pharmacovigilance master file to the product database for each product ;


### elaborating and maintaining a detailed description of the pharmacovigilance system used by the marketing authorisation holder with respect to the veterinary medicinal product for which the authorisation has been granted for all products under their responsibility ; ### elaborating and maintaining a detailed description of the pharmacovigilance system used by the marketing authorisation holder for all products under their responsibility ;


### the period of the protection of the first marketing authorisation prolonged by any additional periods of protection due to any variations or new authorisations belonging to the same marketing authorisation shall not exceed 18 years . ### the period of the protection of the first marketing authorisation prolonged by any additional periods of protection due to any variations or new authorisations belonging to the same marketing authorisation shall not exceed 20 years .


### ‘ clinical trial ' means a study which aims to examine under field conditions the safety or efficacy of a veterinary medicinal product or both under normal conditions of animal husbandry or as part of normal veterinary practice for the purpose of obtaining a marketing authorisation or a change thereof ; ### ‘ clinical trial ' means a study which aims to examine under field conditions the safety or efficacy of a veterinary medicinal product or both under normal conditions of animal husbandry or as part of normal veterinary practice ;


### by the way of derogation from paragraph 1 , a competent authority or the agency may not classify a veterinary medicinal product as subject to veterinary prescription if all of the following conditions are fulfilled : ### a competent authority or the agency may classify a veterinary medicinal product as not subject to veterinary prescription if paragraphs 1 and 2 do not apply and all of the following conditions are fulfilled :


### requirement to use take - back schemes for veterinary medicinal products for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products and , if appropriate , additional precautions as regarding hazardous waste disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products ; ### specific precautions relating to the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products and , if appropriate , a reference to any appropriate collection systems already in place ;


### by way of derogation from article 7 an application for a marketing authorisation for a veterinary medicinal product containing a combination of active substances that have each already been used in authorised veterinary medicinal products , but have not hitherto been authorised in that combination shall satisfy the following criteria : ### by way of derogation from article 7 an application for a marketing authorisation for a veterinary medicinal product containing a combination of active substances where one or more have already been used in authorised veterinary medicinal products , but have not hitherto been authorised in that combination shall satisfy the following criteria :


### where a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to a another species not listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in article 34 shall be prolonged by 4 years . ### where a variation is approved in accordance with article 65 extending the marketing authorisation to a another species not listed in article 34 , the period of the protection provided for in article 34 shall be prolonged by 2 years .


### requirement to use take - back schemes for veterinary medicinal products for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products and , if appropriate , additional precautions regarding hazardous waste disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products ; ### requirement to use take - back schemes for veterinary medicinal products for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products and precautions regarding hazardous waste disposal of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from the use of such products ;


### 18 years for veterinary medicinal products for bees ; ### 20 years for veterinary medicinal products for bees ;


### provisional prohibition ### prohibition


### taking into account the objectives of the union ' s agricultural policy , the results of the recent scientific assessments of efsa and the animal welfare requirement provided in article 13 of the treaty , it is prudent to provisionally prohibit the use of cloning in animal production for farm purposes of certain species . ### taking into account the objectives of the union ' s common agricultural policy , the results of the recent assessments of efsa , based on all available scientific studies , and the animal welfare requirement provided in article 13 tfeu , it is prudent to prohibit the use of cloning in animal production for farming purposes .


### member states shall provisionally prohibit : ### the following shall be prohibited :


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , and notably the freedom to conduct a business and the freedom of the sciences . this directive has to be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , and in particular the freedom to conduct a business and the freedom of the sciences . this regulation has to be applied in accordance with these rights and principles .


### it is expected that the knowledge on the impact of the cloning technique on the welfare of the animals used will increase . the cloning technique is likely to improve over time . consequently prohibitions should only apply provisionally . this directive should therefore be reviewed within a reasonable time taking into account the experience gained by the member states in its implementation , scientific and technical progress and international developments . ### this regulation should be reviewed within a reasonable time , taking into account the experience gained by the member states in its application , scientific and technical progress , the evolution of consumer perceptions , and international developments .


### the placing on the market of embryo clones and animal clones . ### the placing on the market and import of animal clones , embryo clones , descendants of animal clones , germinal products of animal clones and of their descendants , and food from animal clones and their descendants .


### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and the council on the cloning of animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species kept and reproduced for farming purposes ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and the council on the cloning of animals kept and reproduced for farming purposes


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for must be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall notify those provisions to the commission by [ date for transposition of the directive ] at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them . ’ ### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are applied . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate , dissuasive and shall ensure a level playing field . member states shall notify those provisions to the commission by [ date : 1 year from the entry into force of the regulation ] and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment thereto .


### –quality of life for the citizens , safe mobility , urban social innovation , cities ' circular and regenerative capacity , reduced environmental footprint and pollution ; ### –quality of life for the citizens and visitors , safe mobility , urban social innovation , cities ' circular and regenerative capacity , reduced environmental footprint and pollution , smart destinations ;


### –next generation internet applications and services for consumers , industry and society building on trust , interoperability , better user control of data , transparent language access , new multi modal interaction concepts , inclusive and highly personalised access to objects , information and content , including immersive and trustworthy media , social media and social networking ; ### –next generation internet applications and services for consumers , industry and society building on trust , interoperability , better user control of data , transparent language access , new multi modal interaction concepts , inclusive and highly personalised access to objects , information and content , including immersive and trustworthy media , social media and social networking , e - commerce ;


### –the capacities of society to better manage and reduce disaster risk , including through nature - based solutions , by enhancing prevention , preparedness and response to existing and new risks ### –the capacities of society and businesses highly sensitive to force majeur events , as is the case of the travel and tourism industry , to better manage and reduce disaster risk , including through nature - based solutions , by enhancing prevention , preparedness and response to existing and new risks ;


### –innovation and food systems for place - based innovation and empowerment of communities , fostering fair trade and pricing , inclusiveness and sustainability through partnerships between industry , local authorities , researchers and society . ### –innovation and food systems for place - based innovation and empowerment of communities , fostering fair trade and pricing , inclusiveness and sustainability through partnerships between industries that can strongly contribute to a significant change on the ways of producing and consuming , as is the case of tourism , local authorities , researchers and society .


### –blue innovation including in the blue and digital economies , across coastline areas , coastal cities and ports in order to strengthen resilience of coastal areas and increase citizens ' benefits . ### –blue innovation including in the blue and digital economies , across coastline areas , coastal cities and ports and coastal and maritime tourism in order to strengthen resilience of coastal areas and increase citizens ' and visitor benefits .


### –energy performance of buildings monitoring and optimisation ; ### –energy performance of buildings including the tourism accommodation monitoring and optimisation ;


### cultural heritage is the fabric of our lives , meaningful to communities , groups and societies , giving a sense of belonging . it is the bridge between the past and the future of our societies . it is a driving force of local economies and a powerful source of inspiration for creative and cultural industries . accessing , conserving , safeguarding and restoring , interpreting and harnessing the full potential of our cultural heritage are crucial challenges now and for future generations . cultural heritage is the major input and inspiration for the arts , traditional craftsmanship , the cultural , entrepreneurial and creative sectors that are drivers of sustainable economic growth , new job creation and external trade . ### cultural heritage is the fabric of our lives , meaningful to communities , groups and societies , giving a sense of belonging . it is the bridge between the past and the future of our societies . it is a driving force of local economies and a powerful source of inspiration for creative and cultural industries as well as the tourism sector . accessing , conserving , safeguarding and restoring , interpreting and harnessing the full potential of our cultural heritage are crucial challenges now and for future generations . cultural heritage is the major input and inspiration for the arts , traditional craftsmanship , the cultural , entrepreneurial and creative sectors such as tourism that are drivers of sustainable economic growth , new job creation and external trade .


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


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


### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 . ### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2020 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2020 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this directive by 31 december 2024 at the latest . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this directive by 31 december 2025 at the latest .


### this directive should apply from 1 april 2019 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2019 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner . ### this directive should apply from 1 april 2020 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 29 march 2020 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 01 november 2020 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is a prerequisite for the implementation of this scheme that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2020 in a concerted and consensual manner , taking account of their need to remain in their current time zone .


### this directive should apply from 1 april 2019 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2019 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner . ### this directive should apply from 1 april 2020 , so that the last summer - time period subject to the rules of directive 2000 / 84 / ec should start , in every member state , at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 31 march 2020 . member states that , after that summer - time period , intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with directive 2000 / 84 / ec should change their standard time at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2020 , so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different member states take place simultaneously . it is desirable that member states take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2020 in a concerted manner .


### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 12 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than three months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 . ### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 12 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than six months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 .


### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 12 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than three months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 . ### all statements of support shall be collected within a period not exceeding 18 months from a date chosen by the group of organisers , without prejudice to article 11 . that date must be not later than six months from the registration of the initiative in accordance with article 6 .


### living or dead organisms or parts thereof , which are unprocessed or processed only by manual , mechanical or gravitational means , by dissolution in water , by flotation , by extraction with water , by steam distillation or by heating solely to remove water , or which are extracted from air by any means , except ### living or dead organisms or parts thereof , which are unprocessed or processed only by manual , mechanical or gravitational means , by dissolution in water , by flotation , by extraction with water , except


### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , and where relevant , a justification for using the delivery mode of the investeu , taking into account relevant country - specific recommendations ; ### a concise description of the country - wide economic , social and demographic situation , complemented by the appropriate territorial breakdown , and main structural challenges ;


### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ; ### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ;


### 2026 : 0 . 5 ### 2026 : 2 %


### 2025 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2025 : 2 % ;


### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 201424 . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . 24 commission regulation no 868 / 2014 of 8 august 2014 amending the annexes to regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . ### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by the latest available list of nuts ii regions for which the necessary data can be provided by eurostat . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement shall not be amended . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than three months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement may be amended where appropriate and at least following the mid - term review .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than six months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the programme no later than three months after the date of submission of the programme by the member state .


### 40 % for the more developed regions . ### 50 % for the more developed regions .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation , implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 7 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 5 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period . ### member states should determine how relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 of the tfeu and relevant council recommendations adopted in accordance with article 148 of the tfeu are taken into account in the preparation of programming documents . during the 2021–2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in support of the csrs , as well as the implementation of the european pillar of social rights . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to accommodate relevant csrs adopted or modified since the start of the programming period .


### 70 % for the less developed regions ; ### 85 % for the less developed regions ;


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners as equal stakeholders in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation , implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### a national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains : mapping of health and long - term care needs , including in terms of medical staff , to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2 . measures to ensure the efficiency , sustainability , accessibility and affordability to health and long - term care services , including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long - term care systems 3 . measures to promote community based services , including prevention and primary care , home - care and community - based services ### a national or regional strategic policy framework for health is in place that contains : mapping of health and long - term care needs , including in terms of medical staff , to ensure sustainable and coordinated measures 2 . measures to ensure the efficiency , sustainability , accessibility and affordability of health and long - term care services , including specific focus on individuals excluded from the health and long - term care systems and those who are hardest to reach 3 . measures to promote community based services , including prevention and primary care , home - care and community - based services , and the transition from institutional to family and community based care


### coordination , demarcation and complementarities between the funds and , where appropriate , coordination between national and regional programmes ; ### coordination , demarcation and complementarities between the funds , where appropriate , coordination between national and regional programmes and coordination mechanisms for the mid term review phase ;


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### without commission approval , the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 30% of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 30 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme .


### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### a national framework for implementing the uncrpd is in place that includes : objectives with measurable goals , data collection and monitoring mechanism . 2 . arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy , legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes . ### a national framework for implementing the uncrpd is in place that includes : objectives with measurable goals , data collection and monitoring mechanism , applicable across all policy objectives . 2 . arrangements to ensure that the accessibility policy , legislation and standards are properly reflected in the preparation and implementation of the programmes in line with the provisions of the uncrpd . 2a . reporting arrangements to the monitoring committee on the compliance of the operations supported .


### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . ### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 .


### urban and other public authorities ; ### regional , local , urban and other public authorities ;


### the commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , including requirements at national level , and may make observations within three months of the submission of the amended programme . ### the commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , including requirements at national level , and may make observations within two months of the submission of the amended programme .


### the commission may make observations within three months of the date of submission by the member state of the partnership agreement . ### the commission may make observations within two months of the date of submission by the member state of the partnership agreement .


### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 201424 . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . 24 commission regulation no 868 / 2014 of 8 august 2014 amending the annexes to regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . ### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by the latest available list of nuts ii regions for which the necessary data can be provided by eurostat . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics .


### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the second calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . ### the commission shall decommit any amount in a programme which has not been used for pre - financing in accordance with article 84 or for which a payment application has not been submitted in accordance with articles 85 and 86 by 26 december of the third calendar year following the year of the budget commitments for the years 2021 to 2026 . in the event of payment stops on a legal or precautionary basis , an extension shall also&#160 ; be applied .


### each member state shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners : ### each member state , in accordance with its institutional and legal framework , shall organise a partnership with the competent regional and local authorities . that partnership shall include at least the following partners :


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


### in order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the union , synergies should be sought in particular between the funds and directly managed instruments , including the reform delivery tool . those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms , namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from horizon europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided . this regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the funds . ### in order to optimise the added value from investments funded wholly or in part through the budget of the union , synergies should be sought in particular between the funds and directly managed instruments , by developing easy to use mechanisms , the promotion of multi - level governance solutions and strong policy coordination . those synergies should be achieved through key mechanisms , namely the recognition of flat rates for eligible costs from horizon europe for a similar operation and the possibility of combining funding from different union instruments in the same operation as long as double financing is avoided . this regulation should therefore set out rules for complementary financing from the funds , provided that excessive - risk operation should be avoided .


### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than four months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement shall not be amended . ### the commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act approving the partnership agreement no later than three months after the date of submission of that partnership agreement by the member state concerned . the partnership agreement may be amended where appropriate and at least following the mid - term review .