### the eafrd may also finance actions implemented by the european solidarity corps with an amount of eur 1 800 000 in current prices in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities for rural development . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . ### the eafrd may also finance actions implemented by the european voluntary service + with an amount of eur 1 800 000 in current prices in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities for rural development . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of regulation no 1305 / 2013 .


### actions implemented by the european solidarity corps in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities in the area of agriculture and rural development and notably the actions referred to in the second subparagraph of article 51 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of fund - specific regulations . ### actions implemented by the european voluntary service + in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities in the area of agriculture and rural development and notably the actions referred to in the second subparagraph of article 51 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of fund - specific regulations .


### the management board shall be composed of representatives from member states and from the commission , all with voting rights . each member state shall appoint one member of the management board and one alternate who will represent the member in his or her absence . the commission shall appoint two representatives and their alternates . the term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years . that term shall be extendable . ### the management board shall be composed of representatives from member states , from the commission , and from the european parliament , all with voting rights . each member state shall appoint one member of the management board and one alternate who will represent the member in his or her absence . the commission shall appoint two representatives and their alternates . the european parliament shall appoint two representatives and their alternates . the term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years . that term shall be extendable once only .


### the commission should review the functioning of the market stability reserve in relation to its operation in the light of experience of its application . the review of the functioning of the market stability reserve should in particular consider whether the rules on placing allowances in the reserve are appropriate with regard to the aim pursued to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . ### the commission should begin as soon as possible to review the operation of directive 87 / 2003 in the light of experience and taking into account the operational anomalies deemed necessary to avoid carbon leakage and to act artificially on the allowance exchange market . that review should consider in particular whether the ‘ cap & trade’ system responds to the measures necessary to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sectors concerned , the feasibility of introducing price adjustment mechanisms for imports and exports to and from countries with no greenhouse gas emission regulations and of establishing establish a co2 price at union level , given that greenhouse gases cannot be considered tangible property .


### by 31 december 2026 , the commission shall on the basis of an analysis of the orderly functioning of the european carbon market review the market stability reserve and submit a proposal , where appropriate , to the european parliament and to the council . the review shall pay particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed into the reserve according to article 1 and the numerical value of the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation set by article 1 . ### three years after the entry into force of the market stability reserve , the commission shall review the functioning of directive 2003 / 87 / ec on the basis of the experience gained and taking into account the operational anomalies that were deemed necessary to prevent carbon leakage and to take artificial action on the emissions trading market . the review should assess , in particular , whether the cap - and - trade system meets the greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements of the industrial sectors concerned and should assess the option of establishing a co2 price at eu level , given that greenhouse gases cannot be regarded as tangible assets . the commission shall also undertake to submit a price adjustment plan regarding imports of goods from sectors at risk of carbon leakage to ensure there is a level playing field in relation to goods from countries which do not have additional production costs for curbing greenhouse gas emissions . the plan should provide for a refund of costs due to the ets for goods from sectors exposed to carbon leakage that are exported to countries which have no additional production costs for curbing greenhouse gas emissions .


### at least every ten years , the commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the procedures laid down in this regulation and in chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . ### at least every five years , the commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the procedures laid down in this regulation and in chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . in the general report the commission may include information concerning a proposal to revise council regulation no 297 / 95 .


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


### the identity and contact details of the person responsible for compliance information with respect to the product shall be indicated on or identifiable from information indicated on the product , its packaging , the parcel or an accompanying document . ### the identity and contact details of the manufacturer and the person responsible for compliance information with respect to the product shall be indicated on or identifiable from information indicated on the product , its packaging , the parcel or an accompanying document .


### the power to purchase products as test purchases , including under a cover identity , in order to detect non - compliance and obtain evidence ; ### the power to purchase products as test purchases , including on line and under a cover identity , in order to detect non - compliance and obtain evidence ;


### market surveillance authorities shall take measures to recall or withdraw products which present a serious risk or to prohibit the making available of them on the market . they shall inform the commission of such measures without delay , in accordance with article 19 . ### market surveillance authorities shall take measures without delay to recall or withdraw products which present a serious risk or to prohibit the making available of them on the market . they shall inform the commission of such measures without delay , in accordance with article 19 .


### the commission shall draw up a report each year by 30 june , containing the information submitted by the member states for the previous calendar year . the report shall be published in the system referred to in article 34 . ### the commission shall draw up a report each year by 30 june , containing the information submitted by the member states for the previous calendar year , including a comparative analysis of customs operations and enforcement procedures in force in the member states . the report shall be published in the system referred to in article 34 .


### market surveillance authorities and the customs authorities shall exchange information on the status of the authorised economic operators and their record of compliance related to product safety . ### market surveillance authorities and the customs authorities shall exchange information on the type of customs checks performed , the status of the authorised economic operators and their record of compliance related to product safety . the information exchanged shall also be communicated , where appropriate , to the european anti - fraud office .


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


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


### displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , displaced workers as well as self - employed persons whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible egf beneficiaries for the purposes of this regulation . ### displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , displaced workers , be they under fixed - term or open - ended contracts , or temporary agency workers , as well as self - employed persons – including owner - managers of micro and small enterprises – whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible egf beneficiaries for the purposes of this regulation .


### 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 .


### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states . ### the purpose of the egf shall be to help workers who have been displaced from employment to adapt to structural change dictated by globalisation and technological change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states .


### 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 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 . in exceptional circumstances , the egf may provide support for , or assist 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 .


### ' displaced worker ' means a worker whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy , or whose contract is not renewed , due to economic reasons ; ### ' displaced worker ' means a worker , including a temporary agency worker , whose employment is ended prematurely by redundancy , or whose contract is not renewed , due to economic reasons ;


### ' self - employed person ' means a person who employed fewer than 10 workers ; ### ' self - employed person ' means a person , including the owner - manager of a business , who employed fewer than 15 workers ;


### the coordinated package of services shall be drawn up in consultation with the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives , or the social partners . ### the coordinated package of services shall be drawn up in consultation with the targeted beneficiaries or their representatives and the social partners .


### 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 .


### 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 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 ;


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


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


### the administrative commission shall draw up a detailed list of long - term care benefits which meet the criteria contained in article 1 of this regulation , specifying which are benefits in kind and which are benefits in cash . ### the administrative commission , after properly consulting the social partners concerned and all relevant stakeholders , shall draw up an exhaustive and detailed list of long - term care benefits which meet the criteria contained in article 1 of this regulation , specifying which are benefits in kind and which are benefits in cash .


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


### when a person’s rights or obligations to which the basic and implementing regulations apply have been established or determined , the competent institution may request the institution in the member state of residence or stay to provide personal data about that person . the request and any response shall concern information which enables the competent member state to identify any inaccuracy in the facts on which a document or a decision determining the rights and obligations of a person under the basic or implementing regulation is based . the request can also be made where there is no existing doubt about the validity or accuracy of the information contained in the document or on which the decision is based in a particular case . the request for information and any response must be necessary and proportionate . ### when a person’s rights or obligations to which the basic and implementing regulations apply have been established or determined , the competent institution may request the institution in the member state of residence or stay to provide personal data about that person , while fully complying with privacy requirements . the request and any response shall be confined to information which enables the competent member state to identify any inaccuracy in the facts on which a document or a decision determining the rights and obligations of a person under the basic or implementing regulation is based . the request can also be made where there is no existing doubt about the validity or accuracy of the information contained in the document or on which the decision is based in a particular case . the request for information and any response must be substantiated , necessary , and proportionate .


### where necessary for the exercise of legislative powers at national or union level , relevant information regarding the social security rights and obligations of the persons concerned shall be exchanged directly between the competent institutions and the labour inspectorates , immigration or tax authorities of the states concerned this may include the processing of personal data for purposes other than the exercise or enforcement of rights and obligations under the basic regulation and this regulation in particular to ensure compliance with relevant legal obligations in the fields of labour , health and safety , immigration and taxation law . further details shall be laid down by decision of the administrative commission . ### where necessary for the exercise of legislative powers at national or union level , relevant information regarding the social security rights and obligations of the persons concerned shall be exchanged directly between the competent institutions and the labour inspectorates , immigration or tax authorities of the states concerned , without in any way infringing privacy requirements . this may include the processing of personal data for purposes other than the exercise or enforcement of rights and obligations under the basic regulation and this regulation , solely to ensure compliance with relevant legal obligations in the fields of labour , health and safety , immigration and taxation law . further details shall be laid down by decision of the administrative commission .


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


### since the investment plan for europe3 was presented in november 2014 , the conditions for an uptake in investment have improved and confidence in europe ' s economy and growth are returning . the union is now in its fourth year of moderate recovery , with gross domestic product growing at 2% in 2015 . the comprehensive efforts initiated with the investment plan are already delivering concrete results , despite the fact that macroeconomic effects of larger investment projects cannot be immediate . investment is expected to pick up gradually throughout 2016 and 2017 although it remains below historical levels . _________________ 3 com 903 final . ### the union is now in its fourth year of moderate recovery . &#160 ; the commission maintains that comprehensive efforts initiated with the investment plan are already delivering concrete results , despite the fact that macroeconomic effects of larger investment projects cannot be immediate .


### the efsi , implemented and co - sponsored by the eib group , is firmly on track to deliver the objective of mobilising at least eur 315 billion in additional investments in the real economy by mid - 2018 . the market absorption has been particularly quick under the sme window where the efsi is delivering well beyond expectations . in july 2016 the sme window was thus scaled - up by eur 500 million within the existing parameters of the regulation 2015 / 1017 . a larger share of financing to be geared towards smes given the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi : 40% of the increased risk bearing capacity of the efsi should be geared towards increasing access to financing for smes . ### the efsi , implemented and co - sponsored by the eib group , is on track towards the objective of mobilising at least eur 315 billion in additional investments in the real economy by mid - 2018 .


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


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


### ' such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments and on the use of public - private partnerships , taking into account the specificities and needs of member states with less - developed financial markets . ' ; ### ' such support shall include providing targeted support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , on the use of innovative financial instruments and on the use of public - private partnerships that guarantee public ownership taking into account the specificities and needs of member states with less - developed financial markets . ' ;


### ' leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing where possible to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ' ; ### leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing where possible to the objectives of economic and social cohesion , sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ' ;


### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 _________________ 16 com80 ### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum , starting with the reduction and optimisation of energy consumption . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy16 . _________________ 16 com80 .


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


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


### as a means to enhance the overall cost - effectiveness of total reductions , member states should be able to transfer part of their annual emission allocation to other member states . the transparency of such transfers should be ensured and may be carried out in a manner that is mutually convenient , including by means of auctioning , the use of market intermediaries acting on an agency basis , or by way of bilateral arrangements . ### as a means to enhance the overall cost - effectiveness of total reductions , member states should be able to transfer part of their annual emission allocation to those member states whose total reduction targets have already been attained . the transparency of such transfers should be ensured by way of bilateral arrangements .


### this regulation lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of member states to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the union for the period from 2021 to 2030 , rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of member states ' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions . ### this regulation lays down the annual obligations for member states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors not covered by directive 2003 / 87 / ec which are necessary in order to reduce emissions in those sectors by 30% from 2021 to 2030 . rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of member states ' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions shall also be established .


### each member state shall , in 2030 , limit its greenhouse gas emissions at least by the percentage set for that member state in annex i to this regulation in relation to its emissions in 2005 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 . ### each member state shall , by 2030 , reduce its greenhouse gas emissions at least by the percentage set for that member state in annex i to this regulation in relation to its emissions in 2005 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 , whose total amount is - 30% in relation to the base year .


### in respect of the years 2021 to 2029 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 5% from its annual emission allocation for the following year . ### in respect of the years 2021 to 2025 , a member state may borrow a quantity of up to 3% from its annual emission allocation for the following year .


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


### an addition to the member state ' s emission figure of the following year equal to the amount in tonnes of co2 equivalent of the excess greenhouse gas emissions , multiplied by a factor of 1 . 08 , in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to article 11 ; and ### an addition to the member state ' s emission figure of the following year equal to the amount in tonnes of co2 equivalent of the excess greenhouse gas emissions , multiplied by an annual factor of 1 . 2 , in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to article 11 ; and


### the member state shall be temporarily prohibited from transferring any part of its annual emission allocation to another member state until it is in compliance with this regulation . the central administrator shall implement this prohibition in the registry referred in article 11 . ### the member state shall be prohibited from transferring any part of its annual emission allocation to another member state . the central administrator shall implement this prohibition in the registry referred to in article 11 . .


### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public . ### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public .


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


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote stable and quality employment through active interventions enabling sustainable and effective integration into the labour market , notably for youth , in particular young people not in employment , education or training , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by avoiding precarious forms of employment and supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should make effective women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


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


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


### the esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection . ### the esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to eradicate poverty , ensure equal opportunities , access to education and the labour market for all , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , including access to culture and knowledge , and a high level of human health protection .


### improving access to employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ; ### improving effective access to quality&#160 ; employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth , with a focus on young people not in employment , education or training and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ;


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


### addressing material deprivation through food and / or basic material assistance to the most deprived , including accompanying measures . ### addressing material deprivation through food and / or basic material assistance to the most deprived , in particular children , including accompanying measures .


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### support under this chapter shall contribute fully to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , and encourage social dialogue between stakeholders .


### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### support under this chapter shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as set out in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and will foster social dialogue between the parties .


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


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


### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers to accessing books and other print material . the need to increase the number of works and other protected subject - matter in accessible formats available to those persons and improve their circulation and dissemination has been recognised at an international level . the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled was signed on behalf of the union on 30 april 201412 . it requires contracting parties to provide exceptions or limitations to the exclusive rights of holders of copyright and related rights for the making and dissemination of copies in accessible formats of certain works and other subject - matter and for the cross - border exchange of those accessible format copies . the beneficiaries of the marrakesh treaty are persons who are blind , visually impaired or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus and move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . __________________ 12 council decision 2014 / 221 / eu of 14 april 2014 on the signing , on behalf of the european union , of the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled . ### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers to accessing books and other print material . the need to make a much larger number of works and other protected subject - matter in accessible formats fully available to those persons and significantly improve their circulation and dissemination has been recognised at an international level . the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled was signed on behalf of the union on 30 april 201412 , having already been adopted by the world intellectual property organization in 2013 . it requires contracting parties to provide exceptions or limitations to the exclusive rights of holders of copyright and related rights for the making and dissemination of copies in accessible formats of certain works and other subject - matter and for the cross - border exchange of those accessible format copies . the beneficiaries of the marrakesh treaty are persons who are blind , visually impaired or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . __________________ 12 council decision 2014 / 221 / eu of 14 april 2014 on the signing , on behalf of the european union , of the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled .


### in order to improve the availability of accessible format copies and to prevent the illegal dissemination of works and other subject - matter , authorised entities which engage in the distribution or making available of accessible format copies should comply with certain obligations . ### in order to improve the availability of accessible format copies and to prevent the unauthorised dissemination of works and other subject - matter , authorised entities which engage in the distribution or making available of accessible format copies should comply with certain obligations .


### this regulation lays down rules on the cross - border exchange of accessible format copies of certain works and other subject - matter between the union and third countries that are parties to the marrakesh treaty without the authorisation of the right holder , for the benefit of persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled . ### this regulation lays down rules on the cross - border exchange of accessible format copies of certain works and other subject - matter between the union and third countries that are parties to the marrakesh treaty without the authorisation of the right holder , for the benefit of persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled . it aims to effectively ensure the right of these persons to participate in cultural , economic and social life on an equal basis with others .


### a minimum union standard of protection against certain manifestly unfair trading practices should be introduced to reduce the occurrence of such practices and to contribute to ensuring a fair standard of living for agricultural producers . it should benefit all agricultural producers or any natural or legal person that supplies food products , including producer organisations and associations of producer organisations , provided that all those persons meet the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises set out in the annex to commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec12 . those micro , small or medium suppliers are particularly vulnerable to unfair trading practices and least able to weather them without negative effects on their economic viability . as the financial pressure on small and medium - sized enterprises caused by unfair trading practices often passes through the chain and reaches agricultural producers , rules on unfair trading practices should also protect small and medium - sized intermediary suppliers at the stages downstream of primary production . protection of intermediary suppliers should also avoid unintended consequences of trade diversion away from agricultural producers and their associations , who produce processed products , to non - protected suppliers . __________________ 12 oj l 124 , 20 . 5 . 2003 , p . 36 . ### a minimum union standard of protection against certain manifestly unfair trading practices should be introduced to reduce the occurrence of such practices . it should benefit all agricultural producers or any natural or legal person that supplies food products , including producer , producer organisations and associations of producer organisations .


### as unfair trading practices may occur at any stage of the sale of a food product , i . e . before , during or after a sales transaction , member states should ensure that the provisions of this directive should apply to such practices whenever they occur . ### as unfair trading practices may occur at any stage of the sale of a food product , i . e . before , during or after a sales transaction , or in connection with the provision of services by the buyer to the supplier , member states should ensure that the provisions of this directive should apply to such practices whenever they occur .


### this directive establishes a minimum list of prohibited unfair trading practices between buyers and suppliers in the food supply chain and lays down minimum rules concerning their enforcement and arrangements for the coordination between enforcement authorities . ### this directive establishes a minimum list of prohibited unfair trading practices between buyers and suppliers , such as producers , producer organisations , cooperatives and associations of producer organisations , in the food supply chain and lays down minimum rules concerning their enforcement and arrangements for the coordination between enforcement authorities .


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . the booking of assistance shall always be done without extra costs , irrespective of the communication channel being used .


### once this directive has entered into force , the community shall begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive . ### article 14 is replaced by the following : “this directive shall enter into force only after the union has completed negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive . ”


### member states shall adopt and publish , by [ … ] [ the time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and , generally , will not exceed two years ] at the latest , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall adopt and publish , by . . . [ 3 years from the entry into force of this directive ] , the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### to increase the transparency and to facilitate the notification of exemptions , equivalencies and additional safety measures by member states , a database should be established and maintained for this purpose by the commission . it should include the notified measures in their draft and adopted form . ### to increase transparency and to facilitate the notification of exemptions , equivalencies and additional safety measures by member states , a database should be established and maintained for this purpose by the commission . it should include the notified measures in their draft form and in the form in which they are adopted . the data concerned should be accessible to the public .


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


### lengthy administrative procedures constitute a major administrative barrier and are costly . the simplification of permit - granting processes , associated with a clear time - limit for the decision to be taken by the respective authorities regarding the construction of the project should stimulate a more efficient handling of procedures thus reducing administrative costs . ### lengthy administrative procedures constitute a major administrative barrier and are costly . the presumption against further regulatory interference or target setting should expedite the decision to be taken by the respective authorities regarding the construction of the project , whilst noting the significant fiscal and administrative burden placed on them and member states by previous target setting regulations .


### it is necessary to lay down clear rules for the calculation of greenhouse gas emission savings from biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels and their fossil fuel comparators . ### it is necessary to lay down clear scientifically objective rules for the calculation of greenhouse gas emission savings from biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels and their fossil fuel comparators .


### in the event that the commission’s review concludes that changes to annex v or annex vi should be made , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to article 32 . ### in the event that the commission’s review concludes that changes to annex v or annex vi should be made , after 2030 the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to article 32 .


### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services . evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer - time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time . ### the commission has examined available evidence , which points to the importance of having harmonised union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid , inter alia , disruptions to the scheduling of transport – in particular , aviation – operations and the functioning of information and communication systems , higher costs to cross - border trade , or lower productivity for goods and services . evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer - time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time .


### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers in accessing books and other print material which are protected by copyright and related rights . measures need to be taken to increase the availability of those works in accessible formats and to improve their circulation in the internal market . ### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers in accessing books and other print material which are protected by copyright and related rights . taking into consideration that its use by people whose vision is impaired seriously and in the long term would have a clear social interest and would be essentially conducted on a non - profit regime , measures need to be taken to increase the availability of those works in accessible formats and to improve their circulation in the internal market .


### this directive is designed for the benefit persons who are blind , have a visual impairment which cannot be improved so as to give those persons visual function substantially equivalent to that of a person who has no such impairment , or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to substantially the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . the objective of the measures introduced by this directive is to improve the availability of books , journals , newspapers , magazines and other writings , sheet music and other print material , including in audio form , whether digital or analogue , in formats that make those works and other subject - matter accessible to those persons to substantially the same degree as to persons without an impairment or disability . accessible formats include braille , large print , adapted e - books , audio books and radio broadcasts . ### this directive is designed for the benefit persons who are blind , have a visual impairment which cannot be improved so as to give those persons visual function substantially equivalent to that of a person who has no such impairment , or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to substantially the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . the objective of the measures introduced by this directive is to improve the availability of books , journals , newspapers , magazines and other writings , sheet music and other print material , including in audio form , whether digital or analogue , whatever it is their copyright - related legal protection , in formats that make those works and other subject - matter accessible to those persons to substantially and effectively the same degree as to persons without an impairment or disability . in the meaning defined by this context , accessible formats include , in particular braille , large print , adapted e - books , versions in simplified language , enhanced audiovisual formats , audio books and radio broadcasts , but are not limited to them .


### the commission will monitor the effect of this directive . as part of this , it will assess the situation regarding the availability in accessible formats of works and other subject - matter other than those covered by this directive , as well as the availability of works and other subject - matter in accessible formats for persons with other disabilities . the commission will review the situation closely . changes to the scope of this directive may be considered , if necessary . ### the commission will monitor the effect of this directive . as part of this , it will assess the situation regarding the availability in accessible formats of works and other subject - matter other than those covered by this directive , as well as the availability of works and other subject - matter in accessible formats for persons with other disabilities . the commission will review the situation closely in order to fully guarantee the cultural and social aims of this directive . changes to the scope of this directive may be considered , if necessary .


### this directive therefore respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . this directive should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles . ### this directive therefore respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . this directive should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles . this means that the copyright exceptions and limitations consist in an implicit authorisation by the rightholder for the exercise of the secondary right to non - commercial copies in accessible format , subject to the conditions established .


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of transposition ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this directive . ### no sooner than [ five years after the date of transposition ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this directive . the detailed information collected by the commission shall be made available to the public .


### in order to improve the availability of accessible format copies and to prevent the illegal dissemination of works and other subject - matter , authorised entities which engage in the distribution or making available of accessible format copies should comply with certain obligations . ### in order to improve the availability of accessible format copies and to prevent the unauthorised dissemination of works and other subject - matter , authorised entities which engage in the distribution or making available of accessible format copies should comply with certain obligations .


### it takes appropriate steps to discourage the unlawful reproduction , distribution , communication and making available of accessible format copies ; ### it takes appropriate steps to discourage the unauthorised reproduction , distribution , communication and making available of accessible format copies ;


### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants .


### ‘ benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the corrective allocation mechanism set out in chapter vii of this regulation and carrying out the allocation of the applicant ; ### ‘ benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the allocation mechanism set out in chapter vii of this regulation and carrying out the allocation of the applicant ;


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


### where applicable , of the allocation procedure set out in chapter vii . ### of the allocation procedure set out in chapter vii .


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


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation , and the guardian must have received appropriate training in this area . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . through implementing measures , the commission shall lay down the requirements and procedures for the training of guardians .


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### the member state which decides to examine an application for international protection pursuant to this paragraph shall become the member state responsible and shall assume the obligations associated with that responsibility . where applicable , it shall inform the member state previously responsible , the member state conducting a procedure for determining the member state responsible or the member state which has been requested to take charge of the applicant . ### the member state which decides to examine an application for international protection pursuant to this paragraph shall become the member state responsible and shall assume the obligations associated with that responsibility . it shall inform the member state previously responsible , the member state conducting a procedure for determining the member state responsible or the member state which has been requested to take charge of the applicant .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies automatically on the basis of the automated system referred to in article 44 .


### where the threshold referred to in article 34 is reached , the automated system referred to in article 44 shall apply the reference key referred to in article 35 to those member states with a number of applications for which they are the member states responsible below their share pursuant to article 35 and notify the member states thereof . ### the automated system referred to in article 44 shall apply the reference key referred to in article 35 to those member states with a number of applications for which they are the member states responsible below their share pursuant to article 35 and notify the member states thereof .


### financial solidarity ### opt - out


### financial solidarity ### consequences of failure to comply with the allocation mechanism


### the european strategy for low - emission mobility sets a clear ambition : by mid - century , greenhouse gas emissions from transport will need to be at least 60% lower than in 1990 and be firmly on the path towards zero . emissions of air pollutants from transport that harm our health need also to be drastically reduced without delay . ### in order to meet the commitments taken by the union at the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change , the decarbonisation of the transport sector needs to be accelerated and greenhouse gas emissions from transport need to be firmly on the path towards zero by 2050 . emissions of air pollutants from transport that harm our health by causing the premature death of more than 400 . 000 europeans per year and pollute the environment need also to be drastically reduced without delay . this requires a further reduction of emissions from conventional combustion engines after 2020 as well as the deployment of zero - and low - emission heavy duty vehicles , which will need to be developed , produced and marketed in order to achieve a substantial share of the market in the union by 2030 .


### this regulation is part of the third ' europe on the move ' package , which delivers on the new industrial policy strategy of september 201721 , and is designed to complete the process of enabling the union to reap the full benefits of the modernisation and decarbonisation of mobility . the aim of the package is to make european mobility safer and more accessible , european industry more competitive , european jobs more secure , and the mobility system to be cleaner and better adapted to the imperative of tackling climate change . this will require the full commitment of the union , member states and stakeholders , not least in strengthening efforts to reduce co2 emissions and air pollution . _________________ 21 investing in a smart , innovative and sustainable industry a renewed eu industrial policy strategy , com 0479 final ### this regulation is part of the third ' europe on the move ' package , which delivers on the new industrial policy strategy of september 201721 , and is designed to complete the process of enabling the union to reap the full benefits of the modernisation and decarbonisation of mobility . the aim of the package is to make european mobility safer and more accessible , european industry more competitive , european jobs more secure , and the sector to be firmly on the path towards zero emission by mid - century in line with the paris agreement . this will require the full commitment of the union , member states and stakeholders , not least in strengthening efforts to reduce co2 emissions and air pollution . _________________ 21 investing in a smart , innovative and sustainable industry a renewed eu industrial policy strategy , com 0479 final


### a reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . the 2030 target should be considered aspirational and the final target should be determined pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 as there are more uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available . ### a binding reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . a reduction target should be also be set for 2030 , pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 , taking into account the current uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available .


### contrary to cars and vans , zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles are not yet available on the market , except for buses . a dedicated mechanism , in the form of super credits , should therefore be introduced to facilitate a smooth transition towards zero - emission mobility . this will provide incentives for the development and deployment on the union market of zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles that would complement demand - side instruments , such as the clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council26 . _________________ 26 directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy - efficient road transport vehicles as amended by directive … / … / eu [ com 653 final ] . ### in order to guarantee a smooth transition towards zero - emission mobility and to provide incentives for the development , the deployment and the sale on the union market of zero - and low - emission heavy - duty vehicles that would complement demand - side instruments , such as the clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council26 , binding minimum shares of zero - and low - emission vehicles in a manufacturer ' s fleet of new heavy duty vehicles should be set for 2025 and 2030 . _________________ 26 directive 2009 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy - efficient road transport vehicles as amended by directive … / … / eu [ com 653 final ] .


### in designing the incentive mechanism for the deployment of zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles , also smaller lorries , buses and coaches that are not subject to the co2 emission targets under this regulation should be included . these vehicles also have significant benefits in terms of helping to address air pollution problems in cities . however , it should be noted that zero - emission buses are already on the market and are incentivised through demand - side measures such as public procurement . in order to ensure that the incentives are well balanced between the different types of vehicles , the savings resulting from the zero - emission smaller lorries , buses and coaches should therefore also be subject to a cap . ### in designing the incentive mechanism for the deployment of zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles , also smaller lorries , buses and coaches that are not subject to the co2 emission targets under this regulation should be included by virtue of the significant benefits that zero - emission models of such vehicles can generate to help solving the problems caused by air pollution in cities and urban areas .


### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use . ### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road . third party independent testing of vehicles in use and on road should be introduced .


### for that purpose , the commission shall ensure the availability , from manufacturers or national authorities , as the case may be , of robust non - personal data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy - duty vehicles . ### for that purpose , the commission shall ensure the availability , from manufacturers or national authorities , as the case may be , of robust data on real - world co2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy - duty vehicles . such data shall also be made available to third parties for the purpose of independent testing .


### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment . ### in order to enhance acceptance and ownership by relevant stakeholders and citizens of national climate and energy objectives , priorities and related plans and strategies , including integrated national energy and climate plans and long - term energy and climate strategies , each member state should establish a permanent multi - level energy and climate dialogue platform . such national platforms would also contribute to improving the implementation of integrated national energy and climate plans and long - term energy and climate strategies . multi - level climate and energy dialogue platforms should gather local authorities , civil society organisations , business community , investors , any other relevant stakeholders to discuss the different options envisaged for energy and climate policies . integrated national energy and climate plans as well as long - term climate and energy strategies should be discussed within the framework of this platform . the eu is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring gender mainstreaming in all of its actions , therefore member states should fully take into account this principle in the definition and implementation of their integrated national energy and climate plan and their long - term climate and energy strategies . the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . to ensure legitimacy and facilitate the achievement of the energy union goals , member states have to ensure appropriate involvement of stakeholders from early stages of the planning and reporting processes . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to actively participate in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans , the long - term energy and climate strategies and the relevant reports when all options are open , in accordance with the provisions of the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans .


### this regulation shall apply to the following five dimensions of the energy union : ### this regulation shall apply to the following six dimensions of the energy union :


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to the achievement of this target in terms of the member state ' s policies and measures , as appropriate based on their national circumstances , including the indicative share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ;


### member states shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ; ### member states shall express their energy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for that target from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ;


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the macroeconomic , geopolitical , health , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with : the projections of existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; and ii ) alternative policies and measures that could be adopted . the methodology used to assess these impacts shall be scoped through public consultation ;


### long - term low emission strategies ### long - term climate and energy strategies


### links to other national long - term planning . ### links to other national and union long - term objectives , planning and other policies and measures .


### long - term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings , including policies and measures to stimulate cost - effective deep and staged deep renovation ; ### long - term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings , including policies and actions to stimulate cost - effective deep and staged deep renovation , as well as for the promotion of skills and education in the construction sectors and for the deployment of behaviour - based energy efficiency programs and policies targeting different segments of the population according to article 2 [ epbd recast ] ;


### assess whether member states ' progress indicates that the union as a whole is on track towards the level of energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in the first subparagraph , taking into account the assessment of information provided by member states in their integrated national energy and climate progress reports ; ### assess whether individual member states are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the union ' s target of no more than 1483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved ;


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting their trajectories and targets or implementing the policies and measures set out its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2026 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the paris agreement . the commission may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of parties in relation to progress towards the global long - term goal , and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the paris agreement . the commission shall include in its report an assessment of the adequacy of the current nationally determined contribution under the paris agreement , based on the latest scientific findings - and propose a formulation for a new ndc . in accordance with articles 3 and 4 . 3 of the paris agreement , the proposed ndc shall represent a progression over the previous one .