### target socio - economic sectors , in particular infrastructure including sustainable energy , water , transport , information and communications technologies , environment , sustainable use of natural resources and blue growth , social infrastructure , human capital , in order to improve the socio - economic environment ; ### target socio - economic sectors , in particular infrastructure including sustainable energy , water , transport , information and communications technologies , environment , sustainable use of natural resources and blue growth , social infrastructure , human capital and the circular economy , in order to improve the socio - economic environment ;


### the efsd shall contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals of the 2030 agenda with a particular focus on sustainable growth , job creation , socio - economic sectors and on the support to micro , small and medium sized enterprises , thus addressing root causes of migration and contributing to sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in their countries of origin while maximising additionality , delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector funds . ### the efsd shall contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals of the 2030 agenda with a particular focus on sustainable growth , the involvement of local communities , job creation , the creation of a circular economy , socio - economic sectors and on the support to micro , small and medium sized enterprises , thus addressing root causes of migration and contributing to sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in their countries of origin while maximising additionality , delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector funds .


### “4a . the information held in the register referred to in paragraph 3a of this article with respect to any other trusts than those referred to in article 7b of directive 2009 / 101 shall be accessible to any person or organisation that can demonstrate a legitimate interest . the information accessible to persons and organisations that can demonstrate a legitimate interest shall consist of the name , the month and year of birth , the nationality and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as defined in article 3 . ### “4a . the information held in the register referred to in paragraph 3a of this article shall be accessible to the public in an open data format . the information accessible to the public shall consist of the name , the date of birth , the nationality and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as defined in article 3 , as well as the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held . member states shall ensure that , in exceptional circumstances and under specific terms to be laid down in national law , a settlor and / or a trustee may request national authorities not to make that information about the trust or legal arrangement in question publicly accessible , for the purpose of protecting the privacy of vulnerable beneficiaries . where the national authority agrees to that request , a statement shall be inserted in the public register stating that the available information on the trust or legal arrangement is incomplete . it shall always be possible to challenge such decisions .


### member states shall ensure that the beneficial ownership information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall also be made publicly available through the system of interconnection of registers referred to in article 4a . ### member states shall ensure that the beneficial ownership information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall also be made publicly available through the system of interconnection of registers referred to in article 4a , in open format , within the meaning of directive 2013 / 37 / eu amending directive 2003 / 98 / ec on the re - use of public sector information . access to the interconnection system and the registers of each member state shall not be subject to online registration or other restrictions of any kind , including fees or charges to cover administrative costs .


### the persons or organisations referred to in point shall access at least the name , the month and year of birth , the nationality and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as well as the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held . for the purposes of this paragraph , access to the information on beneficial ownership shall be in accordance with data protection rules and may be subject to online registration and to the payment of a fee . the fees charged for obtaining the information shall not exceed the administrative costs thereof . ### the second and third subparagraphs of paragraph 5 are replaced by the following : the information accessible to the public shall at least consist of the name , the date of birth , the nationality , the country of residence and the business address of the beneficial owner , as well as the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held , as defined in article 3 . for the purposes of this paragraph , access to the information on beneficial ownership by the public shall be in accordance with the relevant open data standards and the data protection rules . access shall not be further subject to online registration or other restrictions of any kind , including payment of fees or charges to cover the administrative costs thereof .


### in exceptional circumstances laid down in national law , where the access to the information set out in paragraph 1 would expose the beneficial owner to the risk of fraud , kidnapping , blackmail , violence or intimidation , or where the beneficial owner is a minor or otherwise incapable , member states may provide for an exemption from the compulsory disclosure of all or part of the information on the beneficial ownership on a case - by - case basis . ### in exceptional circumstances and under the conditions laid down in national law , where an in - depth and reasoned assessment shows that the access referred to in paragraph 1 would expose the beneficial owner to the risk of kidnapping , blackmail , violence or intimidation , in particular when the beneficial owner is a minor or otherwise incapable , member states may provide for an exemption from the compulsory disclosure of all or part of the information on the beneficial ownership , for a limited time of no more than a year , on a case - by - case basis . in cases in which such exemption is granted , the identity of the guardian / administrator / person exercising parental authority who is acting as representative of the beneficial owner must be clearly indicated in the register accessible to the public . the exemptions granted may be renewed following a review demonstrating that there is still a risk to the safety of the beneficial owner .


### member states shall ensure that the information on the beneficial ownership is accessible in all cases to : competent authorities and fius , without any restriction ; obliged entities , within the framework of customer due diligence in accordance with chapter ii ; any person or organisation that can demonstrate a legitimate interest ; the persons or organisations referred to in point shall access at least the name , the month and year of birth , the nationality and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as well as the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held . for the purposes of this paragraph , access to the information on beneficial ownership shall be in accordance with data protection rules and may be subject to online registration and to the payment of a fee . the fees charged for obtaining the information shall not exceed the administrative costs thereof . ### paragraph 5 is replaced by the following : ‘ 5 . member states shall ensure that the information on the beneficial ownership is accessible in all cases to : competent authorities and fius , without any restriction ; obliged entities , within the framework of customer due diligence in accordance with chapter ii ; the public the information accessible to the public shall consist of at least the name , the date of birth , the nationality , a business or service address and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as well as the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held . for the purposes of this paragraph , access to the information on beneficial ownership shall be in accordance with both data protection rules and open data standards . ’ ;


### for the purposes of this article , a trust is considered to be administered in each member state where the trustees are established . ### for the purposes of this article , a trust , foundation or other legal entity with a similar structure and functions is considered to be administered , created or operating in each member state in which it has been constituted in accordance with the legislation of the member state , or in each member state where it has a connection , in that , for example , the trustees , beneficial owners or other natural persons involved in management and control are established or reside , or where it possesses activities , real or moveable property , bank accounts , shares , voting rights or holdings .


### the information accessible to persons and organisations that can demonstrate a legitimate interest shall consist of the name , the month and year of birth , the nationality and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as defined in article 3 . ### the information publicly accessible shall consist of at least the name , the date of birth , the nationality , the country of residence , contact details , the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held of the beneficial owner as defined in point of article 3 .


### member states shall ensure that this article applies to trusts and other types of legal arrangements having a structure or functions similar to trusts , such as , inter alia , fiducie , treuhand or fideicomiso . ### member states shall ensure that this article applies to trusts , foundations and other types of entity or legal arrangements , whether existing or future , having a similar structure or functions or aims , such as , inter alia , fiducie , treuhand or fideicomiso .


### in exceptional circumstances laid down in national law , where the access to the information set out in paragraph 1 would expose the beneficial owner to the risk of fraud , kidnapping , blackmail , violence or intimidation , or where the beneficial owner is a minor or otherwise incapable , member states may provide for an exemption from the compulsory disclosure of to all or part of the information on the beneficial ownership on a case - by - case basis . ### in exceptional circumstances laid down in national law , where the access to the information set out in paragraph 1 would expose the beneficial owner to the risk of kidnapping , blackmail , violence or intimidation , or where the beneficial owner is a minor or otherwise incapable , member states may provide for an exemption from the compulsory disclosure of to all or part of the information on the beneficial ownership on a case - by - case basis . exemptions shall never be indefinite and shall be reassessed at regular intervals to avoid abuse . when an exemption is granted , this shall be clearly noted in the register accessible to entities referred to in points and of article 30 of directive 2015 / 849 .


### the persons or organisations referred to in point shall access at least the name , the month and year of birth , the nationality and the country of residence of the beneficial owner as well as the nature and extent of the beneficial interest held . ### in paragraph 5 , the second subparagraph is deleted :


### 2000 kg of sardine . ### 2 tonnes of sardine .


### the prior notification obligation shall apply to masters of union fishing vessels retaining on board at least one tonne of anchovy or one tonne of sardine . ### the prior notification obligation shall apply to masters of union fishing vessels retaining on board at least one tonne of anchovy or one tonne of sardine . these quantities shall be calculated after deduction of the catches referred to in paragraph 11 of article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### 2000 kg of anchovy ; ### 2 tonnes of anchovy ;


### to strengthen the complementarity and to reinforce the consistency of maritime activities as well as to avoid duplication of efforts and to alleviate budgetary constraints in an area of costly activities such as the maritime domain , the instrument should support maritime operations of multipurpose character where the main objective is border surveillance but other objectives could additionally be pursued simultaneously . ### to strengthen the complementarity and to reinforce the consistency of maritime activities as well as to avoid duplication of efforts and to alleviate budgetary constraints in an area of costly activities such as the maritime domain , the instrument should support maritime operations of multipurpose character where the main objective is border surveillance but other objectives linked to it could additionally be pursued simultaneously , such as combating trafficking in human beings .


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including animal welfare , environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii . ### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii shall be limited to a maximum of 13% of the amounts set out in annex vii .


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . these measures shall aim to preserve and promote the necessary practical changes that make a positive contribution to the environment and climate .


### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . ### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - , climate - and animal welfare - related objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 .


### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures . ### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , existing farming systems , land use , type of crop , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures .


### contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation , as well as sustainable energy ; ### contribute to reducing greenhouse gases , climate change mitigation and adaptation ;


### areas used for the production of hemp shall only be eligible hectares if the varieties used have a tetrahydrocannabinol content not exceeding 0 , 2 % ; ### areas used for the production of hemp shall only be eligible hectares if the varieties used have a tetrahydrocannabinol content not exceeding 0 , 3 % ;


### schemes for the climate and the environment ### schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare


### promotion carried out in third countries , consisting of one or more of the following : ### promotion carried out in third countries , to improve the competitiveness of wine companies , open and consolidate third countries markets , consisting of one or more of the following :


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices and farming systems beneficial for the climate and the environment . when drafting their cap strategic plans member states should prioritise farming systems which deliver multiple benefits in an effective way for the achievement of objectives , , and of article 6 . 1 , such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures , landscape features , and organic farming .


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisory bodies , researchers , farmer organisations , cooperatives and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - , climate - and health - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 .


### implementation of union and national quality schemes ; ### implementation of union and national quality schemes governed by the public sector or voluntary , within the meaning of regulation no 1151 / 2012 ;


### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way . ### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment and the development of typical agricultural landscapes at a larger scale and in a measurable way .


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , , and of article 6 .


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate , the environment and the wellbeing of farmed animals .


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set up farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate farm advisory bodies within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and and the socio - economic objective in pint of article 6 .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming and contribute to the sustainability of the agricultural sector , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


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


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , including in intra - eu trade , the opening of markets , potential negative effects arising from foreign direct investments , offshoring , dumping , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation , making it more flexible and simplifying the procedure . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups , smes and start - ups for eligibility purposes .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . in exceptional circumstances , the egf may support socio - economic redeployment in regions and / or geographical areas or occupational sectors which have been particularly affected from an employment point of view . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups .


### within ten working days of the date of submission of the application , or , where applicable , of the date on which the commission is in possession of the translation of the application , whichever is the later , the commission shall inform the member state of any additional information it requires in order to assess the application . ### within ten working days of the date of submission of the application , or , where applicable , of the date on which the commission is in possession of the translation of the application , whichever is the later , the commission shall acknowledge receipt of the application and inform the member state of any additional information it requires in order to assess the application .


### on the basis of the information provided by the member state , the commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution , within 60 working days of the receipt of the complete application or , where applicable , of the translation of the application . where the commission is unable , exceptionally , to comply with that deadline , it shall provide a written explanation setting out the reasons for the delay . ### on the basis of the information provided by the member state , the commission shall complete its assessment of the application’s compliance with the conditions for providing a financial contribution , within 40 working days of the receipt of the complete application or , where applicable , of the translation of the application . where the commission is unable , exceptionally , to comply with that deadline , it shall provide a written explanation setting out the reasons for the delay .


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


### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ; ### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted within six months of the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ;


### when drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , member states should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the beneficiaries . member states should strive towards the reintegration into sustainable employment of the largest possible number of beneficiaries participating in these measures as soon as possible within the six - month period before the final report on the implementation of the financial contribution is due . ### when drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , member states should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the beneficiaries . member states should strive towards the reintegration into sustainable , high - quality employment of the largest possible number of beneficiaries participating in these measures as soon as possible within the six - month period before the final report on the implementation of the financial contribution is due .


### it shall be prohibited to deploy any bottom set gillnet , entangling net and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than 600 metres . ### it shall be prohibited to deploy any bottom set gillnet , entangling net and trammel nets at any position where the charted depth is greater than 600 meters . it is part of an international requirement and as such to be extended to mediterranean sea .


### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative direct or cumulative impacts on marine habitats , especially sensitive habitats , or non - target species .


### technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species . ### technical measures should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the marine environment , stocks of fish and other species .


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to allow for the creation of real - time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species , they shall include the following elements : ### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to allow for the creation of real - time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species or sensitive species , they shall include the following elements :


### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practice . __________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 . ### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practices . __________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 .


### ' exploitation pattern ' means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age profile of a stock ; ### ' exploitation pattern ' means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age and size profile of a stock ;


### ‘ selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non - target species to be avoided or released unharmed ; ### ‘ selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non - target species and juveniles of regulated species to be avoided or released unharmed ;


### the creation of real - time closures in conjunction with moving - on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations . the conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations . ### the creation of real - time closures in conjunction with moving - on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations or sensitive species should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations . the conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations .


### where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply . those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures , taking account of stecf advice and the opinions of stakeholders . they should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets , minimum conservation reference sizes , closed or restricted areas , nature conservation measures to mitigate against bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation . ### where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply . those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures , taking account of stecf advice and the opinions of stakeholders . they should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets , minimum conservation reference sizes , closed or restricted areas , nature conservation measures to minimise , and , where possible , eliminate bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation .


### articles 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 16 and 25 are deleted ; ### articles 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 16 and 25 are deleted ;


### for certain rare fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced . ### for certain fish species that are rare or whose biological characteristics make them especially vulnerable to overexploitation , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced .


### such regional technical measures should as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards . ### such regional technical measures should aim for high environmental sustainability and , as a minimum , be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards . the adoption of regional technical measures should be based on best available scientific advice .


### the term ‘ partially de - alcoholised’ may be used together with the name of the grapevine products referred to in points 1 and 4 to 9 , where the product : ### “partially de - alcoholised wine” or “partially de - alcoholised ”means the product which :


### has undergone a dealcoholisation treatment in accordance with the processes specified in section e of part i of annex viii ; and ### has undergone a dealcoholisation treatment in accordance with the conditions specified in section e of part i of annex viii ; and


### the term ‘ partially de - alcoholised’ may be used together with the name of the grapevine products referred to in points 1 and 4 to 9 , where the product : ### “partially de - alcoholised wine” or “partially de - alcoholised ” means the product which :


### the term ‘ de - alcoholised’ may be used together with the name of the grapevine products referred to in points 1 and 4 to 9 , where the product : ### ‘ de - alcoholised wine’ or ‘ de - alcoholised ’ means the product which :


### the programme has the general objective to support the customs union and customs authorities to protect the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states , to ensure security and safety within the union and to protect the union from unfair and illegal trade , while facilitating legitimate business activity . ### the programme has the general objective to support the customs union and customs authorities to protect the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states , to ensure security and safety within the union and to protect the union from unfair and illegal trade and frauds , while facilitating legitimate business activity .


### the proposals under paragraphs 2 and 5 and the results of the european resource adequacy assessment under paragraph 3 shall be subject to prior consultation and approval by the agency under the procedure set out in article 22 . ### the proposals under paragraphs 2 and 5 , the scenario and assumptions on which they are based , and the results of the european resource adequacy assessment under paragraph 3 shall be subject to prior consultation of all relevant stakeholders and approval by the agency under the procedure set out in article 22 .


### when applying capacity mechanisms member states shall have a reliability standard in place indicating their desired level of security of supply in a transparent manner . ### when applying capacity mechanisms member states shall have a reliability standard in place to determine the necessary level of security of supply in a transparent manner .


### regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems . for that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include all relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies , including energy efficiency , in their networks . ### regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems . for that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include all relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies , including energy efficiency and flexibility , in their networks and promote the integration of energy from renewable sources .


### guarantee the capability of transmission and distribution networks to transmit electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching . that shall not prevent network planning from taking into account limited curtailment or redispatching where this is shown to be more economically efficient and does not exceed 5 % of installed capacities using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration in their area ; ### guarantee the capability of transmission and distribution networks to transmit electricity produced from renewable energysources or high - efficiency cogeneration with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching . that shall not prevent network planning by distribution system operator from taking into account limited curtailment or redispatching where it can demonstrate in a transparent way that it is more economically efficient and does not exceed 5 % of installed capacities using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration at the connection point . such decision should result from a voluntary agreement between the distribution system operator and the generator ;


### the procurement of balancing capacity shall be facilitated on a regional level in accordance with point 8 of annex i . the procurement shall be based on a primary market and organised in such a way as to be non - discriminatory between market participants in the prequalification process individually or through aggregation . ### the procurement of balancing capacity shall be facilitated on a regional level in accordance with point 8 of annex i . the procurement shall be based on a primary market and be non - discriminatory between market participants in the prequalification process to ensure participation can take place individually or through aggregation


### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security ; ### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward re - dispatching or curtailment if no other alternative exists except curtailment or downward re - dispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , or if other solutions would result in highly disproportionate costs or severe risks to network security ;


### self - generated electricity from generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration which is not fed into the transmission or distribution network shall not be curtailed unless no other solution would resolve network security issues ; ### self - generated electricity from generating installations using renewable energies or high - efficiency cogeneration , for the amount which is not fed into the transmission or distribution network shall not be curtailed unless , based on conditions pre - determined by the national energy regulator or otherwise mutually agreed to between the owner of the generating installation and the transmission or distribution system operator , no other solution would resolve network security issues ;


### self - generated electricity from generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration which is not fed into the transmission or distribution network shall not be curtailed unless no other solution would resolve network security issues ; ### self - generated electricity from generating installations using renewable energies or high - efficiency cogeneration , for the amount which is not fed into the transmission or distribution network shall not be curtailed unless , based on conditions pre - determined by the national energy regulator through a consultation , no other solution would resolve network security issues ;


### tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators , over both the short and long term , to increase efficiencies , including energy efficiency , foster market integration and security of supply , and support investments and the related research activities . ### tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators , over both the short and long term , to increase efficiencies , including energy efficiency , foster market integration , including from renewable sources , and security of supply , and support investments and the related research activities .


### balancing markets shall be organised in such a way as to ensure effective non - discrimination between market participants taking account of the different technical capability of generation from variable renewable sources and demand side response and storage . ### balancing markets shall ensure effective non - discrimination between market participants taking account of the different technical capability of generation from variable renewable sources , including in particular small decentralised and distributed generation , and demand side response and storage .


### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security ; ### electricity generated in a high - efficiency cogeneration process shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , no other alternative exists except curtailment or downward redispatchingof generating installations using renewable energy sources , or if other solutions would result in highly disproportionate costs or severe risks to network security


### the responsible system operators shall report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority on curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration and on measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the future . curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensation pursuant to paragraph 6 . ### the responsible system operators shall report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority and acer : on the level of development and effectiveness of market - based curtailment or redispatching mechanisms for generation and demand facilities , on the reasons , volumes and types of energy covered by curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration and on measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the future . on requests and contractual arrangements made with generating units for them to operate at a certain level of electricity infeed . system operators shall justify the necessity of such arrangements , and in what extent these services could not be provided by other units . curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensation pursuant to paragraph 6 .


### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . in particular , they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related . ### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . they shall not be set at a level that hinders the development of production connected at the distribution level . they shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response or renewables self - consumption . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related .


### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market . ### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible and inclusive opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad , with emphasis on candidate and potential candidate countries while improving and properly validating their knowledge and competences as well as facilitating their employability .


### the european solidarity corps opens up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job activities in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . these opportunities contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps also supports networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . it will thus also contribute to european cooperation relevant to young people and raising awareness of its positive impact . ### the european solidarity corps opens up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . these opportunities contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps also supports networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . it will thus also contribute to european cooperation relevant to young people and raising awareness of its positive impact . in consideration of the scope and purpose of the programme , participation to the european solidarity corps should only be allowed to non - profit organisations .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of local communities and ultimately social cohesion , while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby potentially improving their employability . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers .


### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship – , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity . ### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship – in particular social entrepreneurship – , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity .


### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union . ### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , with fewer opportunities as further detailed in the inclusion and diversity strategy developed and applied within the framework of the erasmus + programme in the youth field . special measures , such as appropriate formats of solidarity activities and personalised guidance , should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of young people with fewer opportunities , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union .


### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union . ### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably those with fewer opportunities . special and effective measures should be put in place to promote social inclusion and , in particular , the participation of young people with fewer opportunities , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union .


### the general objective of the programme is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high - quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion , solidarity and democracy in the union and abroad , addressing societal and humanitarian challenges on the ground , with particular effort to promote social inclusion . ### the general objective of the programme is to enhance the engagement of young people and non - profit&#160 ; organisations in accessible and high - quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening active citizenship , &#160 ; cohesion , solidarity and democracy in the union and abroad , addressing societal and humanitarian challenges on the ground , with particular effort to promote social inclusion .


### an application from an entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps on the basis of the principles of equal treatment ; equal opportunities and non - discrimination ; avoidance of job substitution ; provision of high quality activities with learning dimension focusing on personal , socio - educational and professional development ; adequate training , working and volunteering arrangements ; safe and decent environment and conditions ; and the ‘ no - profit principle’ in compliance with the financial regulation . the above principles ascertain whether its activities meet the requirements of the european solidarity corps . ### an application from an entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps on the basis of the principles of equal treatment ; equal opportunities and non - discrimination ; avoidance of job substitution ; provision of high quality activities with learning dimension focusing on personal , socio - educational and professional development ; adequate training and volunteering arrangements ; safe and decent environment and conditions ; and the ‘ no - profit principle’ in compliance with the financial regulation . the above principles ascertain whether its activities meet the requirements and objectives of the european solidarity corps .


### ‘ quality label’ means the certification attributed to a participating organisation willing to provide solidarity activities under the european solidarity corps , in the role of a host and / or in a support function ; ### ‘ quality label’ means the certification attributed to a participating organisation , on the basis of specific and different conditions aimed at distinguishing the type of solidarity activity offered , willing to provide solidarity activities under the european solidarity corps , in the role of a host and / or in a support function , following a successful assessment by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps .


### ' solidarity activity ' means a high - quality temporary activity contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the european solidarity corps , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships , jobs , solidarity projects and networking activities in various fields , including those referred to in paragraph 13 , ensuring the european added value and compliance with health and safety regulations ; ### ' solidarity activity ' means a high - quality activity contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the european solidarity corps , which may take the form of volunteering , solidarity projects and networking activities in various fields , including those referred to in paragraph 13 , ensuring the european added value and compliance with health and safety regulations . such solidarity activities shall not interfere with the functioning of the labour market ;


### a quality label should ensure compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . obtaining a quality label is a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european solidarity corps . ### a quality label should ensure effective and continuous compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience , including preparation and follow up phases . obtaining a quality label is a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european solidarity corps .


### volunteering as referred to in article 4 . 1 , point shall include a learning and training component , shall not substitute traineeships or jobs , shall not be equated with employment and shall be based on a written volunteering agreement . ### volunteering as referred to in article 4 . 1 , point shall include a learning and training component , shall not substitute traineeships or jobs , shall not be equated with employment and shall be based on a written volunteering agreement . such agreement shall ensure an adequate legal , social and financial protection of the participant .


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is founded on common values and one of its aims is to promote solidarity , among its citizens , among its member states and between generations . these common values and aims should guide its actions and pave the way to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice .


### any entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and could be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled . ### any non - profit entity willing to participate in the european solidarity corps should receive a quality label provided that the appropriate conditions are fulfilled . the process that leads to the attribution of a quality label should be carried out on a continuous basis by the implementing bodies of the european solidarity corps . the attributed quality label should be reassessed periodically and should be revoked if , in the context of the checks to be performed , the conditions that led to its attribution were found to be no longer fulfilled .


### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of 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 . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps . ### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as eurodesk network , should be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of 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 . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps .


### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy and user - friendly access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future .


### percentage of participants from a fewer opportunities background ; and ### percentage of participants from a fewer opportunities background ;


### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market . ### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , in particular those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences as well as potentially facilitating their employability .


### the implementation and effects of this directive should be monitored by the commission and be documented by it in a report . any future action in this area should be considered in light of that report . ### the implementation and effects of this directive should be monitored by the commission and be documented by it in a report . the report should take due account of the impact on road safety , environmental protection , tax revenue , the transport market and other key elements , such as the number of vehicles registered in another member state hired by transport operators , and the number of infringements related to the use of hired vehicles , overall as well as cross - border . any future action in this area should be considered in light of that report .


### the level of road transport taxation still differs considerably within the union . therefore , certain restrictions , which also indirectly affect the freedom to provide vehicle hiring services , remain justified in order to avoid fiscal distortions . consequently , member states should have the option to limit the length of time a vehicle hired in a member state other than the one of establishment of the undertaking hiring it can be used within their respective territories . ### the level of road transport taxation still differs considerably within the union . therefore , certain restrictions , which also indirectly affect the freedom to provide vehicle hiring services , remain justified in order to avoid fiscal distortions . consequently , member states should have the option to limit the length of time a vehicle hired in a member state other than the one of establishment of the undertaking hiring it can be used within their respective territories , and to determine what is the largest part of the fleet of vehicles belonging to the carrier that may be transferred to an associated carrier in another member state .


### for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , the regions to be supported by the erdf shall be the nuts level 2 regions of the union covering contiguous functional areas , taking into account , where applicable , macro - regional strategies or sea basin strategies . ### for transnational cooperation , the regions to be supported by the erdf shall be the nuts level 2 regions of the union covering functional areas , taking into account , where applicable , macro - regional strategies or sea basin strategies .


### it is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of interreg , including each member state ' s share of the global amounts for the cross - border cooperation , the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation , the potential available to member states concerning flexibility between those components . compared to the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the share for cross - border cooperation should be reduced , while the share for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation should be increased because of the integration of maritime cooperation , and a new outermost regions’ cooperation component should be created . ### it is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of interreg , including each member state ' s share of the global amounts for the cross - border cooperation , the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation , the potential available to member states concerning flexibility between those components .


### internal cross - border cooperation between adjacent land border regions of two or more member states or between adjacent land border regions of at least one member state and one or more third countries listed in article 4 ; or ### internal cross - border cooperation between adjacent land or maritime border regions of two or more member states or between adjacent land border regions of at least one member state and one or more third countries listed in article 4 ; or


### internal cross - border cooperation between adjacent land border regions of two or more member states or between adjacent land border regions of at least one member state and one or more third countries listed in article 4 ; or ### internal cross - border cooperation between adjacent land or maritime border regions of two or more member states or between adjacent land or maritime border regions of at least one member state and one or more third countries listed in article 4 ; or


### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . consequently , the cross - border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross - border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component . ### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the land or maritime border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas . consequently , the cross - border component should include cooperation on land or maritime borders and cross - border cooperation should support regions located along land or maritime borders .


### the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities , and should also include maritime cross - border cooperation . transnational cooperation should cover larger territories on the mainland of the union , whereas maritime cooperation should cover territories around sea - basins and integrate cross - border cooperation on maritime borders during the programming period 2014 - 2020 . maximum flexibility should be given to continue implementing previous maritime cross - border cooperation within a larger maritime cooperation framework , in particular by defining the territory covered , the specific objectives for such cooperation , the requirements for a project partnership and the setting - up of sub - programmes and specific steering committees . ### the transnational cooperation component should aim to strengthen cooperation by means of actions conducive to integrated territorial development linked to the union ' s cohesion policy priorities , and should also include maritime cooperation . .


### ipa iii assistance should mainly focus on assisting the ipa beneficiaries to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . ipa assistance should continue to support the efforts of the ipa beneficiaries to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through the implementation of union macro - regional strategies . in addition , ipa assistance should address security , migration and border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , enhancing border control and pursuing common efforts in the fight against irregular migration and migrant smuggling . ### ipa assistance should continue to support the efforts of the ipa beneficiaries to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through the implementation of union macro - regional strategies and address objectives and priorities as defined in article [ 3 ] and annexes ii and iii of ipa regulation [ ipa iii ] .


### with regard to an interreg programme under component 2b or under component 1 where the latter covers long borders with heterogenous development challenges and needs , member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme may define sub - programme areas . ### with regard to an interreg programme under component 1 where the latter covers long borders with heterogenous development challenges and needs , member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme may define sub - programme areas .


### with regard to an interreg programme under component 2b or under component 1 where the latter covers long borders with heterogenous development challenges and needs , member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme may define sub - programme areas . ### with regard to an interreg programme under component 1 where it covers borders with heterogenous development challenges and needs , member states and , where applicable , third countries , partner countries and octs participating in an interreg programme may define sub - programme areas .


### it is necessary to continue supporting or , as appropriate , to establish cooperation in all its dimensions with the union ' s neighbouring third countries , as such cooperation is an important regional development policy tool and should benefit the regions of the member states which border third countries . to that effect , the erdf and the external financing instruments of the union , ipa27 , ndici28 and octp29 , should support programmes under cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation . the support from the erdf and from the external financing instruments of the union should be based on reciprocity and proportionality . however , for ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , the erdf support should be complemented by at least equivalent amounts under ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , subject to a maximum amount set out in the respective legal act , that is to say , up to 3 % of the financial envelope under ipa iii and up to 4 % of the financial envelope of the neighbourhood geographic programme under article 4 of the ndici . __________________ 27 regulation xxx establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . 28 regulation xxx establishing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . 29 council decision xxx on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european inion including relations between the european union on the one hand and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other . ### it is necessary to continue supporting or , as appropriate , to establish cooperation in all its dimensions with the union ' s neighbouring third countries , as such cooperation is an important regional development policy tool and should benefit the regions of the member states which border third countries . to that effect , the erdf and the external financing instruments of the union , ipa27 , ndici28 and octp29 , should support programmes under cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation . the support from the erdf and from the external financing instruments of the union should be based on reciprocity and proportionality . however , for ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , the erdf support should be complemented by at least equivalent amounts under ipa iii cbc and ndici cbc , subject to provisions set out in the respective legal act , that is to say , in article [ 9 ] of regulation . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council [ ipa iii regulation ] and article [ 18 ] of regulation . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council [ ndici regulation ] . __________________ 27 regulation . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council of . . . establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . 28 regulation . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council of . . . establishing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . 29 council decision xxx on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european inion including relations between the european union on the one hand and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other .


### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . ### in order to foster prosperity and support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal .


### transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation interreg programmes may cover : ### transnational cooperation interreg programmes may cover :


### 31 . 4 % for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation ; ### 18 % for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation ;


### under component 1 and 2b interreg programmes : ### under component 1 and 2 interreg programmes :


### external cross - border cooperation , between adjacent land border regions of at least one member state and of one or more of the following : ### external cross - border cooperation , between adjacent land or maritime border regions of at least one member state and of one or more of the following :


### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 march , 31 may , 31 july , 30 september and 30 november of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] . ### each managing authority shall electronically transmit to the commission cumulative data for the respective interreg programme by 31 january , 31 may , and 30 september of each year in accordance with the template in annex [ vii ] to regulation [ new cpr ] .


### for cross - border cooperation , the regions to be supported by the erdf shall be the nuts level 3 regions of the union along all internal and external land borders with third countries or partner countries . ### for cross - border cooperation , the regions to be supported by the erdf shall be the nuts level 3 regions of the union along all internal and external land or maritime borders with third countries or partner countries .


### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation , maritime cooperation , outermost regions’ cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal . ### in order to support the harmonious development of the union ' s territory at different levels , the erdf should support cross - border cooperation , transnational cooperation and interregional cooperation under the european territorial cooperation goal .


### transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea - basins , involving national , regional and local programme partners in member states , third countries and partner countries and in greenland , with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration ; ### transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories or around sea - basins , involving national , regional and local programme partners in member states , third countries and partner countries and in greenland , with a view to achieving a higher degree of territorial integration ;


### internal cross - border cooperation interreg programmes may cover regions in norway , switzerland and the united kingdom which are equivalent to nuts level 3 regions as well as liechtenstein , andorra and monaco . ### internal cross - border cooperation interreg programmes may cover regions in norway , switzerland and the united kingdom which are equivalent to nuts level 3 regions as well as liechtenstein , andorra , monaco and san marino .


### for external cross - border cooperation , the regions to be supported by ipa iii or ndici shall be nuts level 3 regions of the respective partner country or , in the absence of nuts classification , equivalent areas along all land borders between member states and partner countries eligible under ipa iii or ndici . ### for external cross - border cooperation , the regions to be supported by ipa iii or ndici shall be nuts level 3 regions of the respective partner country or , in the absence of nuts classification , equivalent areas along all land or maritime borders between member states and partner countries eligible under ipa iii or ndici .


### article 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to certain categories of regions , among which cross - border regions are explicitly listed . ### article 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to certain categories of regions , among which cross - border regions are explicitly listed and taking into account severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps .


### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas as evidenced in the communication of the commission ' boosting growth and cohesion in eu border regions’23 . consequently , the cross - border component should be limited to cooperation on land borders and cross - border cooperation on maritime borders should be integrated into the transnational component . ### the cross - border cooperation component should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the land or maritime border regions , and to exploit the untapped growth potential in border areas . consequently , the cross - border component should include cooperation on land or maritime borders and cross - border cooperation should support regions located along land or maritime borders .