### support to the book and publishing sector : targeted actions promoting diversity , creativity and innovation , in particular the translation and promotion of european literature across borders in europe and beyond , training and exchanges for sector professionals , authors and translators as well as transnational projects for collaboration , innovation and development in the sector ; ### support to the book and publishing sector : targeted actions promoting diversity , creativity and innovation , in particular the translation , the adaptation in accessible formats for persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled and the promotion of european literature across borders in europe and beyond , training and exchanges for sector professionals , authors and translators as well as transnational projects for collaboration , innovation and development in the sector ;


### support to international sales and circulation of non - national european works on all platforms , including through coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries ; ### support to international sales and circulation of local , national and non - national european works on all platforms , including through coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries ;


### a european video on demand operators ' network , screening a significant proportion of non - national european works ; ### a european video on demand operators ' network , screening a significant proportion of local , national and non - national european works ;


### a european cinema operators ' network , screening a significant proportion of non - national european films ; ### a european cinema operators ' network , screening a significant proportion of local , national and non - national european films ;


### european festivals ' network screening a significant proportion of non - national european works ; ### european festivals ' network screening a significant proportion of local , national and non - national european works ;


### the services used for communications purposes , and the technical means of their delivery , have evolved considerably . end - users increasingly replace traditional voice telephony , text messages and electronic mail conveyance services in favour of functionally equivalent online services such as voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . in order to ensure an effective and equal protection of end - users when using functionally equivalent services , this regulation uses the definition of electronic communications services set forth in the [ directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code24 ] . that definition encompasses not only internet access services and services consisting wholly or partly in the conveyance of signals but also interpersonal communications services , which may or may not be number - based , such as for example , voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . the protection of confidentiality of communications is crucial also as regards interpersonal communications services that are ancillary to another service ; therefore , such type of services also having a communication functionality should be covered by this regulation . _________________ 24 commission proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code ) . ### the services used for communications purposes , and the technical means of their delivery , have evolved considerably . end - users increasingly replace traditional voice telephony , text messages and electronic mail conveyance services in favour of functionally equivalent online services such as voice over ip , messaging services and web based e - mail services . in order to ensure an effective and equal protection of end - users when using functionally equivalent services , this regulation uses the definition of electronic communications services set forth in the [ directive of the european parliament and of the council establishing the european electronic communications code 7 ] . that definition encompasses not only internet access services and services consisting wholly or partly in the conveyance of signals but also interpersonal communications services , which may or may not be number - based , such as for example , voice over ip , messaging services and web - based e - mail services . the protection of confidentiality of communications is crucial also as regards interpersonal communications services that are ancillary to another service , such as internal messaging , newsfeeds , timelines and similar functions in online services where messages are exchanged with other users within or outside that service such as public and privately available newsfeeds and timelines ; therefore , such type of services also having a communication functionality should be covered by this regulation .


### electronic communications data should be defined in a sufficiently broad and technology neutral way so as to encompass any information concerning the content transmitted or exchanged and the information concerning an end - user of electronic communications services processed for the purposes of transmitting , distributing or enabling the exchange of electronic communications content ; including data to trace and identify the source and destination of a communication , geographical location and the date , time , duration and the type of communication . whether such signals and the related data are conveyed by wire , radio , optical or electromagnetic means , including satellite networks , cable networks , fixed and mobile terrestrial networks , electricity cable systems , the data related to such signals should be considered as electronic communications metadata and therefore be subject to the provisions of this regulation . electronic communications metadata may include information that is part of the subscription to the service when such information is processed for the purposes of transmitting , distributing or exchanging electronic communications content . ### electronic communications data should be defined in a sufficiently broad and technology neutral way so as to encompass any information concerning the content transmitted or exchanged and the information concerning an end - user of electronic communications services processed for the purposes of transmitting , distributing or enabling the exchange of electronic communications content ; including data to trace and identify the source and destination of a communication , geographical location and the date , time , duration and the type of communication . it should also include location data , such as for example , the actual or inferred location of the terminal equipment , the location of the terminal equipment from or to which a phone call or an internet connection has been made , or the wi - fi hotspot that a device is connected to , as well as data necessary to identify end - users ' terminal equipment . whether such signals and the related data are conveyed by wire , radio , optical or electromagnetic means , including satellite networks , cable networks , fixed and mobile terrestrial networks , electricity cable systems , the data related to such signals should be considered as electronic communications metadata and therefore be subject to the provisions of this regulation . electronic communications metadata may include information that is part of the subscription to the service when such information is processed for the purposes of transmitting , distributing or exchanging electronic communications content .


### ‘ direct marketing communications’ means any form of advertising , whether written or oral , sent to one or more identified or identifiable end - users of electronic communications services , including the use of automated calling and communication systems with or without human interaction , electronic mail , sms , etc . ; ### ' direct marketing communications ' means any form of advertising or similar promotion , sent , directed or presented to one or more identified or identifiable end - users over an electronic communications network , including the use of automated calling and communication systems with or without human interaction , targeted advertising on social media platforms , electronic mail , facsimile , sms , etc . ;


### electronic communications data shall be confidential . any interference with electronic communications data , such as by listening , tapping , storing , monitoring , scanning or other kinds of interception , surveillance or processing of electronic communications data , by persons other than the end - users , shall be prohibited , except when permitted by this regulation . ### electronic communications data shall be confidential . any interference with electronic communications data , such as by listening , tapping , storing , monitoring , scanning or other kinds of interception , surveillance , or any processing of electronic communications data regardless of whether this data is in transit or stored , by persons other than the end - users , shall be prohibited , except when permitted by this regulation .


### the end - user concerned has given his or her consent to the processing of his or her communications metadata for one or more specified purposes , including for the provision of specific services to such end - users , provided that the purpose or purposes concerned could not be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous . ### the all end - user concerned has given his or her consent to the processing of his or her communications metadata for one or more specified purposes , including for the provision of specific services to such all end - users , provided that the purpose or purposes concerned could not be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous .


### natural or legal persons may use electronic communications services for the purposes of sending direct marketing communications to end - users who are natural persons that have given their consent . ### the use by natural or legal persons of electronic communications networks for the purposes of sending , directing or presenting direct marketing communications to end - users who are natural persons may be allowed only in respect of end - users who have given their prior consent .


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


### any natural or legal person using electronic communications services to transmit direct marketing communications shall inform end - users of the marketing nature of the communication and the identity of the legal or natural person on behalf of whom the communication is transmitted and shall provide the necessary information for recipients to exercise their right to withdraw their consent , in an easy manner , to receiving further marketing communications . ### any natural or legal person using electronic communications services to transmit direct marketing communications shall inform end - users of the marketing nature of the communication and the identity of the legal or natural person on behalf of whom the communication is transmitted and shall provide the necessary information for recipients to exercise their right to withdraw their consent , in an easy manner and free of charge , to receiving further marketing communications . any use of masked sender identities , false contact information or false return addresses or numbers for direct marketing purposes shall be prohibited .


### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council laying down rules facilitating the use of financial and other information for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offences and repealing council decision 2000 / 642 / jha ### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council laying down rules facilitating the use of financial and other information for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences and repealing council decision 2000 / 642 / jha


### the information acquired by competent authorities from the national centralised bank account registries can be exchanged with competent authorities located in a different member state , in accordance with council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha14and directive 2014 / 41 / eu15of the european parliament and the council . _________________ 14 framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 december 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union , oj l 386 of 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 . 15 directive 2014 / 41 / eu of 3 april 2014 regarding the european investigation order in criminal matters , oj l 130 of 1 . 5 . 2014 , p . 1 . ### the information acquired by competent authorities from the national centralised bank account registries can be exchanged with competent authorities located in a different member state , in accordance with council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha14 and directive 2014 / 41 / eu of the european parliament and the council15 , in compliance with the data protection provisions laid down in directive 2016 / 680 / eu of the european parliament and of the council15 a . _________________ 14 framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 december 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union , oj l 386 of 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 . 15 directive 2014 / 41 / eu of 3 april 2014 regarding the european investigation order in criminal matters , oj l 130 of 1 . 5 . 2014 , p . 1 . 15 a directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha .


### directive 2015 / 849 has substantially enhanced the union legal framework that governs the activity and cooperation of financial intelligence units . the powers of financial intelligence units include the right to access the financial , administrative and law enforcement information that they require to combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . nevertheless , union law does not lay down all specific tools and mechanisms that financial intelligence units must have at their disposal in order to access such information and accomplish their tasks . since member states remain entirely responsible for the setting up and deciding the organisational nature of financial intelligence units , different financial intelligence units have varying degrees of access to regulatory databases which leads to an insufficient exchange of information between law enforcement or prosecution services and financial intelligence units . ### directive 2015 / 849 has substantially enhanced the union legal framework that governs the activity and cooperation of financial intelligence units . the powers of financial intelligence units include the right to access the financial , administrative and law enforcement information that they require to combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . nevertheless , the exchange of information between law enforcement or prosecution services and financial intelligence units remains insufficient . however , member states remain entirely responsible for the setting up and deciding the organisational nature of financial intelligence units and different financial intelligence units have varying degrees of access to the regulatory databases established under national laws .


### this directive should also set out a clearly defined legal framework to enable financial intelligence units to request relevant data stored by designated competent authorities in order to enable them to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing effectively . ### this directive should also set out a clearly defined legal framework to enable financial intelligence units to request access to relevant data stored by designated competent authorities in order to enable them to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing effectively .


### in order to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing more effectively and to reinforce its role in providing financial information and analysis , a financial intelligence unit should be empowered to exchange information or analysis already in its possession or which can be obtained from obliged entities at the request of another financial intelligence unit or of a competent authority in its member state . this exchange should not hamper a financial intelligence unit ' s active role in disseminating its analysis to other financial intelligence units where that analysis reveals facts , conduct or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing of direct interest to those other financial intelligence units . financial analysis covers operational analysis which focuses on individual cases and specific targets or on appropriate selected information , depending on the type and volume of the disclosures received and the expected use of the information after dissemination as well as strategic analysis addressing money laundering and terrorist financing trends and patterns . however , this directive should be without prejudice to the organisational status and role conferred to financial intelligence units under the national law of member states . ### in order to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing more effectively , a financial intelligence unit should be empowered to exchange information already in its possession or which can be obtained from obliged entities at the request of another financial intelligence unit or of a competent authority in its member state . this exchange should not hamper a financial intelligence unit ' s active role in disseminating its own information to other financial intelligence units where that information reveals facts , conduct or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing of direct interest to those other financial intelligence units . however , this directive should be without prejudice to the organisational status and role conferred to financial intelligence units under the national law of member states .


### time limits for exchanges of information between financial intelligence units are necessary to ensure quick , effective and consistent cooperation . sharing information necessary to solve cross - border cases and investigations should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be provided to ensure effective sharing of information within reasonable time or to meet procedural constraints . shorter time limits should be provided in duly justified cases , where the requests relate to specific serious criminal offences , such as terrorist offences and offences related to a terrorist group or activities as laid down in union law . ### member states should encourage their competent authorities to rapidly , constructively and effectively provide the widest possible range of cross - border cooperation for the purposes of this directive , in compliance with existing legislation and respecting the independence of the financial intelligence units .


### each member state shall designate among its authorities competent for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of criminal offences the competent authorities empowered to request and receive financial information or financial analysis from the financial intelligence unit . they shall include the europol national units . ### each member state shall designate among its authorities competent for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of criminal offences the competent authorities empowered to request and receive financial information from the financial intelligence unit .


### the processing of personal data related to bank account information , financial information and financial analysis referred to in article 10 and shall be performed only by the persons within europol who have been specifically designated and authorised to perform those tasks . ### the processing of personal data related to bank account information , financial information referred to in article 10 and shall be performed only by the persons within europol who have been specifically designated and authorised to perform those tasks .


### eur 3 500 000 000 for the field environment , of which ### eur 3 500 000 000 for the field environment , to be allocated as follows :


### eur 1 950 000 000 for the field climate action , of which ### eur 1 950 000 000 for the field climate action , to be allocated as follows :


### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply of the union . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union from third countries . ### natural gas can continue to play an important role in the union energy system , but it is necessary to take into account the continuing trend towards reduction of demand for gas , especially in industrial production and as a source of heat in buildings , while the union proceeds towards its ambitious targets on greenhouse gas emissions , energy efficiency and renewables and makes the transition to a low - carbon economy . nevertheless , a large proportion of gas is imported into the union from third countries .


### so far , the potential for more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation has not been fully exploited . this has to do not only with better coordination of national mitigation actions in emergency situations , but also of national preventive measures , such as national storage or policies related to liquefied natural gas , which can be strategically important in certain regions . ### so far , the potential for more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation has not been fully exploited . this has to do not only with better coordination of national mitigation actions in emergency situations , but also of national preventive measures , such as policies related to an efficient use of existing infrastructure , which in many cases remains underutilised .


### ‘ essential social service’ means a healthcare , emergency or security service ; ### ‘ essential social service’ means a healthcare , education , childcare , emergency or security service ;


### the preventive action plan shall be updated every four years after 1 march 2019 , unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates or at the commission’s request . the updated plan shall reflect the updated risk assessment and the results of the tests carried out in accordance with article 9 . article 7 to shall apply to the updated plan . ### the preventive action plan shall be updated every two years after 1 march 2019 , unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates or at the commission’s request . the updated plan shall reflect the updated risk assessment and the results of the tests carried out in accordance with article 9 . article 7 to shall apply to the updated plan .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14a to set out , in addition to the existing limit value for emissions of total nox , a limit value for emissions of no2 for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of annex i . the limit for emissions of no2 shall be set on the basis of an impact assessment , shall take into consideration the technical feasibility and shall reflect the air quality objectives set out in directive no 2008 / 50 of the european parliament and of the council* . ### the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a proposal , under the ordinary legislative procedure , to amend this regulation in order to set out , in addition to the existing limit value for emissions of total nox , a limit value for emissions of no2 for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of annex i no 2008 / 50 of the european parliament and of the council* ) and in order to change the limit value of total hydrocarbons emissions for positive ignition vehicles .


### the public sector in the member states collects , produces , reproduces and disseminates a wide range of information in many areas of activity , such as social , economic , geographical , weather , tourist , business , patent and educational information . documents produced by public sector bodies of executive , legislative or judicial nature constitute a vast , diverse and valuable pool of resources that can benefit the knowledge economy . ### the public sector in the member states collects , produces , reproduces and disseminates a wide range of information in many areas of activity , such as social , economic , environmental , geographical , weather , seismicity , tourist , business , patent and educational information . documents produced by public sector bodies of executive , legislative or judicial nature constitute a vast , diverse and valuable pool of resources that can benefit the knowledge economy .


### this directive should apply to documents that are made accessible for re - use when public sector bodies license , sell , disseminate , exchange or give out information . to avoid cross - subsidies , re - use should include further use of documents within the organisation itself for activities falling outside the scope of its public tasks . activities falling outside the public task will typically include supply of documents that are produced and charged for exclusively on a commercial basis and in competition with others in the market . ### this directive should apply to documents that are made available for re - use when public sector bodies commission the production of or license , sell , disseminate , exchange or give out information . to avoid cross - subsidies , re - use should include further use of documents within the organisation itself for activities falling outside the scope of its public tasks . activities falling outside the public task will typically include supply of documents that are produced and charged for exclusively on a commercial basis and in competition with others in the market .


### the directive lays down an obligation for member states to make all documents re - usable unless access is restricted or excluded under national rules on access to documents and subject to the other exceptions laid down in this directive . the directive builds on the existing access regimes in the member states and does not change the national rules for access to documents . it does not apply in cases in which citizens or companies can , under the relevant access regime , only obtain a document if they can prove a particular interest . at union level , articles 41 and 42 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union recognise the right of any citizen of the union and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a member state to have access to european parliament , council and commission documents . public sector bodies should be encouraged to make available for re - use any documents held by them . public sector bodies should promote and encourage re - use of documents , including official texts of a legislative and administrative nature in those cases where the public sector body has the right to authorise their re - use . ### the directive lays down an obligation for member states to make all documents re - usable unless access is restricted or excluded under national rules on access to documents , including situations in which access is restricted or excluded in order to ensure the security of the network and information systems pursuant to directive 2016 / 11481a and subject to the other exceptions laid down in this directive . the directive builds on the existing access regimes in the member states and does not change the national rules for access to documents . it does not apply in cases in which citizens or companies can , under the relevant access regime , only obtain a document or a part of a document if they can prove a particular interest . at union level , articles 41 and 42 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union recognise the right of any citizen of the union and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a member state to have access to european parliament , council and commission documents . public sector bodies should be encouraged to make available for re - use any documents held by them . public sector bodies should promote and encourage re - use of documents , including official texts of a legislative and administrative nature in those cases where the public sector body has the right to authorise their re - use . _________________ 1a directive 2016 / 1148 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the union .


### charges for the re - use of documents constitute an important market entry barrier for start - ups and smes . documents should therefore be made available for re - use without charges and , where charges are necessary , they should in principle be limited to the marginal costs . in exceptional cases , the necessity of not hindering the normal running of public sector bodies that are required to generate revenue to cover a substantial part of their costs relating to the performance of their public tasks should be taken into consideration . the role of public undertakings in a competitive economic environment should also be acknowledged . in such cases , public sector bodies and public undertakings should therefore be able to charge above marginal costs . those charges should be set according to objective , transparent and verifiable criteria and the total income from supplying and allowing re - use of documents should not exceed the cost of collection , production , reproduction and dissemination , together with a reasonable return on investment . where applicable , the costs of anonymisation of personal data or of commercially sensitive information should also be included in the eligible cost . the requirement to generate revenue to cover a substantial part of the public sector bodies’ costs relating to the performance of their public tasks or the scope of the services of general interest entrusted with public undertakings does not have to be a legal requirement and may stem , for example , from administrative practices in member states . such a requirement should be regularly reviewed by the member states . ### charges for the re - use of documents constitute an important market entry barrier for start - ups and smes . documents should therefore be made available for re - use without charges and , where charges are necessary , they should in principle be limited to the marginal costs . in exceptional cases , the necessity of not hindering the normal running of public sector bodies that are required to generate revenue to cover a substantial part of their costs relating to the performance of their public tasks should be taken into consideration . the role of public undertakings in a competitive economic environment should also be acknowledged . in such cases , public sector bodies and public service operators should therefore be able to charge above marginal costs , together with a reasonable return on investment . those charges should be set according to objective , transparent and verifiable criteria and the total income from supplying and allowing re - use of documents should not exceed the cost of collection , production , reproduction and dissemination , together with a reasonable return on investment . where applicable , the costs of anonymisation of personal data or of commercially sensitive information should also be included in the eligible cost . the requirement to generate revenue to cover a substantial part of the public sector bodies’ costs relating to the performance of their public tasks or the scope of the services of general interest entrusted with public service operators does not have to be a legal requirement and may stem , for example , from administrative practices in member states . such a requirement should be regularly reviewed by the member states .


### the means of redress should include the possibility of review by an impartial review body . that body could be an already existing national authority , such as the national competition authority , the national access to documents authority or a national judicial authority . that body should be organised in accordance with the constitutional and legal systems of member states and should not prejudge any means of redress otherwise available to applicants for re - use . it should however be distinct from the member state mechanism laying down the criteria for charging above marginal costs . the means of redress should include the possibility of review of negative decisions but also of decisions which , although permitting re - use , could still affect applicants on other grounds , notably by the charging rules applied . the review process should be swift , in accordance with the needs of a rapidly changing market . ### the means of redress should include the possibility of review by an impartial review body . that body could be an already existing national authority , such as the national competition authority , the national supervisory authority set up pursuant to regulation 2016 / 6791a , the national access to documents authority or a national judicial authority . that body should be organised in accordance with the constitutional and legal systems of member states and should not prejudge any means of redress otherwise available to applicants for access to and re - use . it should however be distinct from the member state mechanism laying down the criteria for charging above marginal costs . the means of redress should include the possibility of review of negative decisions but also of decisions which , although permitting re - use , could still affect applicants on other grounds , notably by the charging rules applied . the review process should be swift , in accordance with the needs of a rapidly changing market . __________________ 1a regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### this directive governs the re - use of existing documents held by public sector bodies of the member states , including documents to which directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council46 applies . _________________ 46 directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the european community . ### this directive governs the re - use of existing documents held by public sector bodies of the member states , including documents to which directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 46 applies . article 6 of this directive is without prejudice to obligations imposed pursuant article 17 of the inspire directive . _________________ 46 directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the european community .


### ' high value datasets ' means documents the re - use of which is associated with important socio - economic benefits , notably because of their suitability for the creation of value - added services and applications , and the number of potential beneficiaries of the value - added services and applications based on these datasets ; ### ' high value datasets ' means documents the re - use of which is associated with important socio - economic benefits , notably because of their suitability for the creation of value - added services and applications , and the number of potential beneficiaries of the value - added services and applications based on these datasets , and is in line with important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state pursuant to article 23 of the general data protection regulation46f ; _________________ 46f regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### the evaluation shall in particular address the scope and impact of this directive , including the extent of the increase in re - use of public sector documents to which this directive applies , the effects of the principles applied to charging and the re - use of official texts of a legislative and administrative nature , the re - use of documents held by other entities than public sector bodies , the interaction between data protection rules and re - use possibilities , as well as further possibilities of improving the proper functioning of the internal market and the development of the european data economy . ### the evaluation shall in particular address the scope and socio - economic impact of this directive , including the extent of the increase in re - use of public sector documents to which this directive applies , the effects of the principles applied to charging and the re - use of official texts of a legislative and administrative nature , the re - use of documents held by other entities than public sector bodies , the availability and use of apis , the interaction between data protection rules and re - use possibilities , as well as further possibilities of improving the proper functioning of the internal market and the development of the european data economy .


### 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 . measures need to be taken to considerably increase the availability of those works in accessible formats and to significantly improve their circulation in the internal market .


### under the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , the union recognises and respects the right of people with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence , social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community . ### the charter of fundamental rights of the european union prohibits all forms of discrimination , including on grounds of disability , and states that the union recognises and respects the right of people with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence , social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community .


### pursuant to directive 2001 / 29 / ec , member states may continue to provide for an exception or limitation for the benefit of persons with a disability in cases which are not covered by this directive . ### member states will , in any case , have to make arrangements for exceptions and limitations for the benefit of persons with a disability , including in cases which are not covered by this directive .


### 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 and the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . this directive should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles .


### if despite a beneficiary ' s best efforts to exploit its results directly or indirectly no exploitation takes place within a given period as identified in the grant agreement , the beneficiary shall use an appropriate online platform as identified in the grant agreement to find interested parties to exploit those results . if justified on the basis of a request of the beneficiary , this obligation may be waived . ### if despite a beneficiary ' s best efforts to exploit its results directly or indirectly no exploitation takes place within a given period as identified in the grant agreement , the beneficiary shall use an appropriate online platform as identified in the grant agreement to find interested parties to exploit those results . if duly justified on the basis of a request of the beneficiary , this obligation may be waived .


### cluster ' inclusive and secure society ' : strengthening european democratic values , including rule of law and fundamental rights , safeguarding our cultural heritage , and promoting socio - economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth , while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats , including cybercrime , as well as natural and man - made disasters . ### cluster ' inclusive and secure society ' : strengthening european democratic values , including rule of law and fundamental rights , enhancing citizens ' participation by promoting e - democracy tools , safeguarding and disseminating our tangible and intangible cultural heritage , through digitisation and other initiatives that take into account the latest digital technologies , supporting media literacy initiatives and promoting socio - economic transformations that contribute to accessibility , inclusion and prosperity , while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats , including cybercrime , as well as natural and man - made disasters .


### areas of intervention : manufacturing technologies ; digital technologies ; advanced materials ; artificial intelligence and robotics ; next generation internet ; high performance computing and big data ; circular industries ; low carbon and clean industry ; space ### areas of intervention : manufacturing technologies ; digital technologies ; advanced materials ; artificial intelligence and robotics ; blockchain ; next generation internet ; high performance computing and big data ; circular industries ; low carbon and clean industry ; space


### areas of intervention : climate science and solutions ; energy supply ; energy systems and grids ; buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition ; communities and cities ; industrial competitiveness in transport ; clean transport and mobility ; smart mobility ; energy storage . ### areas of intervention : climate science and solutions ; energy supply ; energy systems and grids ; buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition ; communities and cities ; industrial competitiveness in transport ; clean transport and mobility ; smart cities ; smart mobility ; energy storage .


### the union regularly concludes trade agreements with third countries which may include bilateral safeguard clauses . it is necessary to lay down the procedures to guarantee the effective application of the safeguard clauses that will have been agreed with the countries concerned . ### the union regularly concludes trade agreements with third countries and grants preferential treatment which should include bilateral safeguard clauses . it is necessary to lay down the procedures to guarantee the effective application of the safeguard clauses that will have been agreed with the countries concerned .


### ‘ threat of serious injury’ to the position of union industry means serious injury that is clearly imminent ; ### ‘ threat of serious injury’ to the position of union industry means serious injury that is imminent ;


### the commission shall monitor the evolution of import statistics of sensitive products , if any , mentioned in annex in respect of each agreement . for that purpose , the commission shall cooperate and exchange data on a regular basis with member states and the union industry . ### the commission shall monitor weekly the evolution of import statistics of sensitive products , if any , mentioned in annex in respect of each agreement . for that purpose , the commission shall cooperate and exchange data on a regular basis with member states and the union industry .


### council framework decision 2001 / 413 / jha44needs to be updated and complemented by further provisions on offences , penalties and cross - border cooperation . _________________ 44 council framework decision 2001 / 413 / jha of 28 may 2001 on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non - cash means of payment . ### council framework decision 2001 / 413 / jha44 needs to be updated and complemented in order to include further provisions on offences , penalties and cross - border cooperation with a view to combating computer - related fraud . _________________ 44 council framework decision 2001 / 413 / jha of 28 may 2001 on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non - cash means of payment .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , when committed intentionally with fraudulent purpose , the production , procurement for use , import , export , sale , transport , distribution or otherwise making available of a device or an instrument , computer data or any other means specifically designed or adapted for the purpose of committing any of the offences referred to in article 4 and or article 5 , is punishable as a criminal offence . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , when committed intentionally , the production , procurement for use , import , export , sale , transport , distribution or otherwise making available of a device or an instrument , computer data or any other means specifically designed or adapted for the purpose of committing any of the offences referred to in article 4 and or article 5 , is punishable as a criminal offence .


### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore vote with simple majority within the board of regulators . ### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore continue to vote with two - thirds majority within the board of regulators . the agency should be accountable to the european parliament , the council and the commission , where appropriate .


### novel foods are subject to the general labelling requirements laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council on the provision of food information to consumers and other relevant labelling requirements in union food law . in certain cases it may be necessary to provide for additional labelling information , in particular regarding the description of the food , its source or its conditions of use to ensure that consumers are sufficiently informed of the nature of the novel food . ### novel foods are subject to the general labelling requirements laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council on the provision of food information to consumers and other relevant labelling requirements in union food law . it is necessary to provide for additional labelling information , in particular regarding the description of the food , its source and origin or its conditions of use to ensure that consumers are sufficiently informed of the nature of the novel food , including those coming from third countries .


### the member states should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this regulation and should take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . those penalties should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### the member states should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this regulation and should take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . those penalties should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive and should help to ensure a level playing field .


### ‘ traditional food from a third country’ means novel food , other than the novel food as referred to in point to , which is derived from primary production , with a history of safe food use in a third country ; ### ‘ traditional food from a third country’ means novel food , other than the novel food as referred to in point to , which is derived from primary production and processed derivatives as defined in regulation 178 / 2002 , with a history of safe food use and significant consumption in a third country ;


### ‘ history of safe food use in a third country’ means that the safety of the food in question has been confirmed with compositional data and from experience of continued use for at least 25 years in the customary diet of a large part of the population of a third country , prior to a notification referred to in article 13 ; ### ‘ history of safe food use in a third country’ means that the safety of the food in question has been confirmed with compositional data and from experience of continued use and significant consumption for at least 25 years in the customary diet of a large part of the population of a third country , prior to a notification referred to in article 13 ;


### ‘ the applicant’ means the member state , the third country or the interested party , who may represent several interested parties , who has submitted an application in accordance with article 9 or 15 or a notification in accordance with article 13 to the commission ; ### ‘ the applicant’ means the member state , the third country , or the interested party , who may represent several interested parties , or an sme , who has submitted an application in accordance with article 9 or 15 or a notification in accordance with article 13 to the commission ;


### the commission shall establish and update a union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the union in accordance with articles 6 , 7 and 8 . ### the commission shall establish and update a union list of novel foods , which shall include a list of&#160 ; novel food from third countries , authorised to be placed on the market within the union in accordance with articles 6 , 7 and 8 .


### documented data demonstrating the history of safe food use in a third country ; ### documented data demonstrating the history of safe food use and significant consumption in a third country ;


### where applicable , the conditions of use and specific labelling requirements , which do not mislead the consumer . ### the conditions of use and specific labelling requirements , which do not mislead the consumer .


### the european parliament , in its resolutions on ' a policy framework for climate and energy in the period from 2020 to 2030 ' and on ' the renewable energy progress report ' , has favoured a binding union 2030 target of at least 30% of total final energy consumption from renewable energy sources , stressing that that target should be implemented by means of individual national targets taking into account the individual situation and potential of each member state . ### the european parliament , in its resolution of 5 february 2014 on ' a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies ' 1 , favoured a binding union 2030 target of at least 30% of total final energy consumption from renewable energy sources , stressing that that target should be implemented by means of individual national targets taking into account the individual situation and potential of each member state . moreover , the european parliament , in its resolution of 23 june 2016 on ' the renewable energy progress report ' 1b , urged the commission to ensure full implementation of the 2020 renewable energy directive and to put forward an ambitious post - 2020 legislative framework , stressing the need of a stable long - term regulatory framework , including union and national renewable energy targets consistent with the most efficient path towards the union’s long - term climate goals . _________________ 1a texts adopted , p7_ta0094 . 1b texts adopted , p8_ta0292 .


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### renewables support policies should be stable and avoid any frequent and retroactive changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies , maintain a stable and transparent policy framework and ensure financial sustainability , which are essential for the successful and efficient development and penetration of renewable energy options across the union . member states should also remove all measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources .


### member states ' obligations to draft renewable energy action plans and progress reports and the commission ' s obligation to report on member states ' progress are essential in order to increase transparency , provide clarity to investors and consumers and allow for effective monitoring . regulation [ governance ] integrates those obligations in the energy union governance system , where planning , reporting and monitoring obligations in the energy and climate fields are streamlined . the transparency platform on renewable energy is also integrated in the broader e - platform established in regulation [ governance ] . ### member states ' obligations to draft renewable energy action plans and progress reports and the commission ' s obligation to report on member states ' progress are essential in order to increase transparency , provide clarity to consumers and investors and allow for effective monitoring . regulation … / … [ governance ] integrates those obligations in the energy union governance system , where planning , reporting and monitoring obligations in the energy and climate fields are streamlined . the transparency platform on renewable energy is also integrated in the broader e - platform established in regulation … / … [ governance ] .


### the lack of transparent rules and coordination between the different authorisation bodies has been shown to hinder the deployment of energy from renewable sources . the establishment of a single administrative contact point integrating or coordinating all permit - granting processes should reduce complexity and increase efficiency and transparency . administrative approval procedures should be streamlined with transparent timetables for installations using energy from renewable sources . planning rules and guidelines should be adapted to take into consideration cost - effective and environmentally beneficial renewable heating and cooling and electricity equipment . this directive , in particular the provisions on the organisation and duration of the permit granting process , should apply without prejudice to international and union law , including provisions to protect the environment and human health . ### the lack of transparent rules and coordination between the different authorisation bodies has been shown to hinder the deployment of energy from renewable sources . the establishment of a single administrative contact point integrating or coordinating all permit - granting processes should reduce complexity and increase efficiency and transparency , including for renewables self - consumers and renewable energy communities . administrative approval procedures should be streamlined with transparent timetables for installations using energy from renewable sources . planning rules and guidelines should be adapted to take into consideration cost - effective and environmentally beneficial renewable heating and cooling and electricity equipment . this directive , in particular the provisions on the organisation and duration of the permit granting process , should apply without prejudice to international and union law , including provisions to protect the environment and human health .


### guarantees of origin issued for the purpose of this directive have the sole function of showing to a final customer that a given share or quantity of energy was produced from renewable sources . a guarantee of origin can be transferred , independently of the energy to which it relates , from one holder to another . however , with a view to ensuring that a unit of renewable energy is disclosed to a customer only once , double counting and double disclosure of guarantees of origin should be avoided . energy from renewable sources in relation to which the accompanying guarantee of origin has been sold separately by the producer should not be disclosed or sold to the final customer as energy from renewable sources . ### guarantees of origin issued for the purpose of this directive have the sole function of proving to a final customer that a given share or quantity of energy was produced from renewable sources . a guarantee of origin can be transferred , independently of the energy to which it relates , from one holder to another . however , guarantees of origin are not support schemes , and therefore their transfer should not result in additional revenues for the party making the transfer . this would otherwise conflict with the original purpose of having guarantees of origin to provide transparency to consumers . with a view to ensuring that a unit of electricity from renewable energy sources is disclosed to a customer only once , double counting and double disclosure of guarantees of origin should be avoided . energy from renewable sources in relation to which the accompanying guarantee of origin has been transferred separately by the producer should not be disclosed or sold to the final customer as energy from renewable sources .


### local citizen participation in renewable energy projects through renewable energy communities has resulted in substantial added value in terms of local acceptance of renewable energy and access to additional private capital . this local involvement will be all the more crucial in a context of increasing renewable energy capacity in the future . ### local citizen participation in renewable energy projects through renewable energy communities has resulted in substantial added value in terms of local acceptance of renewable energy and access to additional private capital . this local involvement will be all the more crucial in a context of increasing renewable energy capacity in the future , including through remunerating renewable energy communities via direct support .


### voluntary schemes play an increasingly important role in providing evidence of compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . it is therefore appropriate for the commission to require voluntary schemes , including those already recognised by the commission , to report regularly on their activity . such reports should be made public in order to increase transparency and to improve supervision by the commission . furthermore , such reporting would provide the necessary information for the commission to report on the operation of the voluntary schemes with a view to identifying best practice and submitting , if appropriate , a proposal to further promote such best practice . ### voluntary schemes can play an important role in providing evidence of compliance with the minimum sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . it is therefore appropriate for the commission to require voluntary schemes , including those already recognised by the commission , to report regularly on their activity . such reports should be made public in order to increase transparency and to improve supervision by the commission . furthermore , such reporting would provide the necessary information for the commission to report on the operation of the voluntary schemes with a view to identifying best practice and submitting , if appropriate , a proposal to further promote such best practice .


### 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 .


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


### ‘ gross final consumption of energy’ means the energy commodities delivered for energy purposes to industry , transport , households , services including public services , agriculture , forestry and fisheries , including the consumption of electricity and heat by the energy branch for electricity and heat production and including losses of electricity and heat in distribution and transmission ; ### ' gross final consumption of energy ' means the energy commodities delivered for energy purposes to industry , transport , households , services including public services , agriculture , forestry and fisheries , including the consumption of electricity and heat for electricity , heat and transport fuels production and including losses of electricity and heat in distribution and transmission ; for imported electricity , heat and transport fuels , the best available information on the related losses in the production processes shall be used ;


### ‘ renewable self - consumer’ means an active customer as defined in directive [ mdi directive ] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premises , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ; ### ‘ renewable self - consumer’ means an active customer as defined in directive [ mdi directive ] who consumes and may store and , if applicable , sell renewable energy which is generated within his or its premises , including a multi - apartment block , a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system , provided that , for non - household renewable self - consumers , those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity ;


### simplified and less burdensome authorisation procedures , including through simple notification if allowed by the applicable regulatory framework , are established for decentralised devices for producing energy from renewable sources . ### simplified and less burdensome authorisation procedures , including through simple notification are established for smaller projects and for decentralised devices for producing and storing energy from renewable sources , and for renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities .


### member states shall ensure that information on support measures is made available to all relevant actors , such as consumers , builders , installers , architects , and suppliers of heating , cooling and electricity equipment and systems and of vehicles compatible with the use of energy from renewable sources . ### member states shall ensure that information on support measures is made available to all relevant actors , such as consumers , renewables self - consumers , renewable energy communities , builders , installers , architects , and suppliers of heating , cooling and electricity equipment and systems and of vehicles compatible with the use of energy from renewable sources


### member states , with the participation of local and regional authorities , shall develop suitable information , awareness - raising , guidance or training programmes in order to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of developing and using energy from renewable sources . ### member states , with the participation of local and regional authorities , shall develop suitable information , awareness - raising , guidance or training programmes in order to inform citizens on how to exercise their rights as active customers , and of the benefits and practicalities , including technical and financial aspects , of developing and using energy from renewable sources , including through renewables self - consumption , energy storage and by participating in renewable energy communities .


### are entitled to carry out self - consumption and sell , including through power purchase agreements , their excess production of renewable electricity without being subject to disproportionate procedures and charges that are not cost - reflective ; ### are entitled to carry out self - consumption and sell , including through power purchase agreements , their excess production of renewable electricity without being subject to taxation , disproportionate procedures and charges , taking into due account all benefits stemming from the decentralised production of energy from renewable sources ;


### without prejudice to state aid rules , when designing support schemes , member states shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities . ### when designing support schemes , member states shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities , including , in particular , communities with low - income households affected by energy poverty .


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### the commission shall put in place a database including a trading platform enabling tracing of transport fuels , including electricity , that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in point of paragraph 1 . member states shall require fuel suppliers to enter in the database the total annual quantities of energy they have supplied to the transport sector as defined in denominator in point of paragraph 1 . suppliers of renewable energy in transport as defined in the numerator in point of paragraph 1 shall be required to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . the database shall include information on the requirement placed on fuel suppliers described in paragraph 1 and how the requirement is fulfilled , including transfers of obligations between fuel suppliers .


### the commission may establish the operational evidence for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### by 1 january 2021 , the commission shall establish the operational evidence for demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 7 , 7 ; 19 , 19 , 25 and 28 ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 7 , 7 ; 19 , 25 and 28


### in order to ensure that additional geographical indications protected and registered in the union are registered in the international register , it is appropriate to authorise the commission , at a later stage , to file applications for the international registration of such additional geographical indications , on its own initiative or at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or , in exceptional cases , at the request of a single producer . ### in order to ensure that additional or future geographical indications protected and registered in the union are registered in the international register , it is appropriate to authorise the commission , at a later stage , to file applications for the international registration of such additional geographical indications , on its own initiative or , in case of non - agricultural geographical indications , at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or , in exceptional cases , at the request of a single producer .


### it appears equitable that the fees to be paid under the geneva act and the common regulations under the lisbon agreement and the geneva act for filing an application with the international bureau for the international registration of a geographical indication as well as the fees to be paid in respect of other entries in the international register and for the supply of extracts , attestations , or other information concerning the contents of that international registration should be borne by the member state in which the geographical indication originates . this should be without prejudice to any decision by the member state to seek reimbursement of those fees from the group of producers or single producer using the geographical indication for which international registration is sought . ### it appears equitable that the fees to be paid under the geneva act and the common regulations under the lisbon agreement and the geneva act for filing an application with the international bureau for the international registration of a geographical indication as well as the fees to be paid in respect of other entries in the international register and for the supply of extracts , attestations , or other information concerning the contents of that international registration should be borne by the member state in which the geographical indication originates .


### for the purpose of this regulation , appellations of origin , including “designations of origin” as defined by regulation no 1151 / 2012 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 , and geographical indications , are henceforth both referred to as ' geographical indications ' . ### for the purpose of this regulation , appellations of origin , including “designations of origin” as defined by regulation no 1151 / 2012 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 , and geographical indications , are henceforth both referred to as ' geographical indications , agricultural and non - agricultural ones ' .


### upon the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission shall file with the international bureau of the world intellectual property organization applications for the international registration of geographical indications protected and registered under union law and pertaining to products originating in the union pursuant to article 5 and of the geneva act . ### upon the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission shall file with the international bureau of the world intellectual property organization applications for the international registration of geographical indications protected and registered under union law and pertaining to products originating in the union , or at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers , in case of non - agricultural geographical indications pursuant to article 5 and of the geneva act .


### in order to establish the list referred to in the second paragraph , the commission shall take into account , in particular , the following : ### in order to establish the list referred to in the second paragraph , the commission shall take into account , among others , the following :


### following the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission may on its own initiative or at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or of the single producer using a geographical indication protected and registered in the union , adopt implementing acts in order to file an application for international registration of a geographical indication protected and registered under union law and pertaining to a product originating in the union with the international bureau . ### following the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission may on its own initiative or at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or of the single producer using a geographical indication , agricultural and non - agricultural ones , protected and registered in the union , adopt implementing acts in order to file an application for international registration of a geographical indication protected and registered under union law and pertaining to a product originating in the union with the international bureau .


### following the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission may on its own initiative or at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or of the single producer using a geographical indication protected and registered in the union , adopt implementing acts in order to file an application for international registration of a geographical indication protected and registered under union law and pertaining to a product originating in the union with the international bureau . ### following the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission shall , at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or of the single producer using a geographical indication protected and registered in the union , adopt implementing acts in order to file an application for international registration of a geographical indication protected and registered under union law and pertaining to a product originating in the union with the international bureau .


### due to the differences in national accessibility requirements , individual professionals , smes and micro - enterprises in particular are discouraged from entering into business ventures outside their own domestic markets . the national , or even regional or local , accessibility requirements that member states have put in place currently differ as regards both coverage and level of detail . those differences negatively affect competitiveness and growth , due to the additional costs incurred in the development and marketing of accessible products and services for each national market . ### due to the differences in national accessibility requirements , individual professionals , smes and micro - enterprises in particular are discouraged from entering into business ventures outside their own domestic markets . the national , or even regional or local , accessibility requirements that member states have put in place currently differ as regards both coverage and level of detail . those differences negatively affect competitiveness and economic development , due to the additional costs incurred in the development and marketing of accessible products and services for each national market .


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


### the manufacturer having detailed knowledge of the design and production process is best placed to carry out the complete conformity assessment procedure . the obligations for conformity assessment should rest with the manufacturer . ### the manufacturer supplies detailed knowledge of the design and production process , assisting in the implementation of the complete conformity assessment procedure . the obligations for conformity assessment should rest with the relevant market surveillance authority , in cooperation with the organisations representing persons with disabilities .


### importers should ensure that products from third countries entering the union market comply with the accessibility requirements of this directive and in particular that appropriate conformity assessment procedures have been carried out by manufacturers with regard to those products . ### importers should ensure that products from third countries entering the union market comply with the accessibility requirements of this directive , providing all the necessary information to the relevant market surveillance authority to enable appropriate conformity assessment procedures to be carried out with regard to those products .


### the following self - service terminals : automatic teller machines , ticketing machines and check - in machines shall comply with the requirements set out in section ii of annex i . ### the following self - service terminals : automatic teller machines , ticketing machines , check - in machines and payment terminals shall comply with the requirements set out in section ii of annex i .


### further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product ; ### provide a competent national authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product ;


### service providers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent authority , provide it with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in article 3 . they shall cooperate with those authorities , at their request , on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements . ### service providers shall provide the competent national authority with all information necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the service with the accessibility requirements referred to in article 3 . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to bring the service in conformity with those requirements .


### member states shall establish , implement and periodically update adequate procedures in order to : ### member states , in cooperation with organisations representing people with disabilities , shall establish , implement and periodically update adequate procedures in order to :


### where , on completion of the procedure set out in article 19 and , objections are raised against a measure taken by a member state , or where the commission considers a national measure to be contrary to union legislation , the commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the member states and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure . on the basis of the results of that evaluation , the commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not . ### where , on completion of the procedure set out in article 19 and , objections are raised against a measure taken by a member state , or where the commission considers a national measure to be contrary to union legislation , the commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the member states , organisations representing people with disabilities , and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure . on the basis of the results of that evaluation , the commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not .


### the agency shall assist the commission in regularly reviewing the situation in third countries which are included in the common eu list of safe countries of origin established by regulation no xxx / xxx , including those that have been suspended by the commission and those that have been removed from that list . ### the agency shall , in close cooperation with the unhcr , assist the commission in regularly reviewing the situation in third countries which are included in the common eu list of safe countries of origin established by regulation no xxx / xxx , including those that have been suspended by the commission and those that have been removed from that list .


### throughout the economic and financial crisis , the union has made efforts to promote growth , in particular through initiatives set out in the europe 2020 strategy that put in place an approach for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the european investment bank has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the union , partly by way of an increase in capital in january 2013 . further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable investment projects . ### throughout the economic and financial crisis , the union has been responsible for structural reforms and budget cuts which have diverted the economy from the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy . action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of investment projects that are viable from an economic , environmental and social point of view .


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to ensure that innovative start - up companies benefit from such increased access to financing . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion and attaining the eu’s energy and environmental objectives for 2020 , 2030 and 2050 so as to accelerate the transition to a low - carbon , circular and sharing economy .


### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies . ### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects and in the sectoral areas specified in the regulation and who have been approved by the european parliament following a hearing . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and innovative start - up companies .


### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities . ### the efsi agreement must be approved by the european parliament before the entry into force of this regulation and shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities .


### the managing director and the deputy managing director shall be appointed by the steering board on a joint proposal of the commission and the eib for a renewable fixed term of three years . ### the managing director and the deputy managing director shall be appointed by the steering board on a joint proposal of the commission and the eib after binding opinion of the parliament , based on the principles of transparency , independence and democracy , for a renewable fixed term of three years .


### the investment committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the managing director . independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be appointed by the steering board for a renewable fixed term of three years . ### the investment committee shall be composed of six independent experts , selected on the basis of their high level of relevant market knowledge and experience in project finance and in the sectoral areas covered by this regulation , and the managing director . the independent experts shall be appointed by the steering board , after approval by the competent parliamentary committee , for a fixed term of three years


### the commission and the eib shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investments which significantly contribute to achieving eu policy objectives . ### the commission and the eib shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular , structured and transparent basis , information on current and future investments which significantly contribute to achieving eu policy objectives , specifically information concerning energy and the environment for 2020 , 2030 so as to accelerate the transition to a low - carbon , circular and sharing economy .


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


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . ### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . this report must be drawn up in accordance with the principles of transparency , independence and a willingness to share .


### an assessment of the added value , the mobilisation of private sector resources , the estimated and actual outputs , outcomes and impact of eib financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis ; ### an assessment of the added value , from the economic , environmental and social point of view , the estimated and actual outputs , outcomes and impact of eib financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis ;


### at the latest [ po insert date : 18 months after the entry into force of this regulation ] the eib shall evaluate the functioning of the efsi . the eib shall submit its evaluation to the european parliament , the council and the commission ; ### at the latest [ po insert date : 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation ] the eib shall evaluate the functioning of the efsi . the eib shall submit its evaluation annually to the european parliament , the council and the commission ;


### at the latest [ po insert date : 18 months after the entry into force of this regulation ] the commission shall evaluate the use of the eu guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund , including the use of endowments according to article 8 . the commission shall submit its evaluation to the european parliament and the council . ### at the latest [ po insert date : 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation ] the commission shall evaluate the use of the eu guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund , including the use of endowments according to article 8 . the commission shall submit its evaluation annually to the european parliament and the council


### in accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information , the eib shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 . ### the eib shall make publicly available on its website information relating to the projects submitted for funding in order to ensure a public consultation on their eligibility in accordance with the principles of economic , environmental and social sustainability . for approved projects , the eib shall publish on its website all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 .


### in order to realise the objective of ensuring good functioning of the internal market , as an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of inter alia goods and services is ensured , it is not sufficient to abolish , as between member states , only state barriers . such abolition can be undermined by private parties putting in place obstacles inconsistent with internal market freedoms . that occurs where traders operating in one member state block or limit the access to their online interfaces , such as websites and apps , of customers from other member states wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions . it also occurs through other actions by certain traders involving the application of different general conditions of access to their goods and services with respect to such customers from other member states , both online and offline . whereas there may sometimes be objective justifications for such differential treatment , in other cases traders deny consumers wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions access to goods or services , or apply different conditions in this regard , for purely commercial reasons . ### geo - blocking is where traders operating or providing services in more than one member state block or limit the access to their online interfaces , such as websites and apps , of customers from other member states wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions . it also occurs through other online actions by certain traders involving the application of different general conditions of access to their goods and services based solely on the customer ' s ip address . whereas there may sometimes be objective justifications for such differential treatment on account of the scale or nature of the business .