### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants and financial instruments , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum . ### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants , financial instruments , and state guarantees , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum .


### when a project of common interest encounters significant implementation difficulties , the commission may designate a european coordinator for a period of up to one year renewable twice . ### when a project of common interest encounters significant implementation difficulties , should the national authorities or local or regional government bodies be unable to reach agreement in due time , the commission may designate a european coordinator for a period of up to one year renewable twice .


### with the objective of meeting the time limits set out in article 11 and reducing the administrative burden for the completion of projects of common interest , member states shall , within nine months from the entry into force of this regulation , take measures to streamline the environmental assessment procedures . these measures shall be without prejudice to obligations resulting from union legislation . ### with the objective of meeting the time limits set out in article 11 and reducing the administrative burden for the completion of projects of common interest , member states shall , within twelve months from the entry into force of this regulation , take measures to streamline the environmental assessment procedures . these measures shall be without prejudice to obligations resulting from union legislation .


### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling . ### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling , together with depictions of the geographical area of origin as referred to in article 5 and text , graphics or symbols referring to the member state and / or region is which that geographical area of origin is located .


### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling . ### in the case of products originating in the union , marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the corresponding abbreviations ' pdo ' or ' pgi ' may appear on the labelling . the name or business name or registered trade mark of the producer or at least one of the persons subject to official controls shall also appear on the labelling .


### the costs of such verification of compliance with the specifications may be borne by the operators subject to those controls . ### the costs of such verification of compliance with the specifications shall be borne by the operators subject to those controls . the member states may also contribute to the costs .


### indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes may only be used in the labelling of product produced in conformity with the rules of the quality scheme to which they apply . this applies in particular to the following indications , abbreviations and symbols : ### indications , abbreviations and symbols referring to the quality schemes may only be used to identify products produced in conformity with the rules of the quality scheme to which they apply . this applies in particular to the following indications , abbreviations and symbols :


### the union seeks to promote , develop and consolidate the values of liberty , democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , principles of equality and the rule of law on which it is founded through dialogue and cooperation with third countries . ### the union seeks to promote , develop and consolidate the values of liberty , democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , principles of equality and the rule of law on which it is founded through dialogue and cooperation with third countries and through conditional use of the support instruments should the third countries concerned not demonstrate progress in achieving the democratic development objectives .


### since it was launched , the european neighbourhood policy has significantly strengthened relations with partner countries and brought tangible benefits to both the union and its partners . ### since it was launched , the european neighbourhood policy has significantly strengthened relations with partner countries and brought tangible benefits to both the union and its partners . at the same time , bearing in mind the 2011 social and political crisis in which north africa was involved and that many of the countries concerned are still affected by the resultant state of instability , action under the neighbourhood policy , notably in regard to its democratic development objectives , needs to be stepped up .


### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners ; ### securing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , for establishing deep and sustainable democracy , for good governance and for developing a thriving civil society including social partners ;


### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation , including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ; ### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation , including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections . it is imperative however that economic integration does not bring about unfair competition on the internal market ;


### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ; ### creating conditions in accordance with the law for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ;


### for the purposes of the establishment and operation of the internal market of the union , it is appropriate to replace the approval systems of the member states with a union approval procedure based on the principle of total harmonisation , while at the same time taking due account of cost - benefit considerations , with special attention given to small and medium - sized enterprises . ### for the purposes of the establishment and operation of the internal market of the union , and to contribute to the competitiveness of the industry , it is appropriate to replace the approval systems of the member states with a union approval procedure based on the principle of total harmonisation , while at the same time taking due account of cost - benefit considerations , with special attention given to small and medium - sized enterprises .


### in order to ensure a high level of road safety , occupational safety and environmental protection , the technical requirements and environmental standards applicable to vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units with regard to type - approval should be harmonised . ### in order to ensure a high level of road safety , occupational safety , environmental protection and a harmonised eu type - approval system , the technical requirements and environmental standards applicable to vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units with regard to type - approval should be harmonised .


### this regulation shall not apply to interchangeable machinery that is fully raised from the ground when the vehicle to which it is attached is in use on a road . ### this regulation shall not apply to interchangeable machinery that is fully raised from the ground or that cannot articulate around a vertical axis when the vehicle to which it is attached is in use on a road .


### manufacturers shall provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information to independent operators through websites in a readily accessible and prompt manner . in particular , this access should be granted in a manner which is non - discriminatory compared to the provision given or access granted to authorised dealers and repairers . ### manufacturers shall provide similar access to tractor repair and maintenance information to authorized dealers and repairers and independent operators through websites using a standardised format in a readily accessible and prompt manner . in particular , this access shall be granted in a manner which is non - discriminatory compared to the access granted to authorised dealers and repairers .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum all of the following : ### the information referred to paragraph 1 shall include all the following :


### the creation of an area in which the free movement of persons across internal borders is ensured is one of the main achievements of the european union . in such an area without controls at internal borders , it is necessary to have a common response to situations seriously affecting the public policy or internal security of the european union or of one or more member states by allowing for the reintroduction of border control at internal borders in exceptional circumstances , but without jeopardising the principle of the free movement of persons . a common union response is therefore needed , given the impact that such measures of last resort may have on all persons having the right to circulate within this area without border control at internal borders . ### it is necessary to have a common response to situations seriously affecting the public policy or internal security of the european union or of one or more member states by allowing for the reintroduction of border control at internal borders in exceptional circumstances , but without jeopardising the principle of the free movement of persons . a common union response is therefore needed , given the impact that such measures of last resort may have on all persons having the right to circulate within this area without border control at internal borders .


### before any decision is taken on the temporary reintroduction of certain controls at internal borders , the possibility of resorting to measures aimed at addressing the underlying situation , including assistance by union bodies such as frontex or europol , and technical or financial support measures at the national and / or union level , should be fully explored . moreover , any decision to reintroduce internal border control should be based on substantiated information , which may be provided by the member state requesting the reintroduction , or come from other sources , including inspection visits . ### before any decision is taken on the temporary reintroduction of certain controls at internal borders , the possibility of resorting to measures aimed at addressing the underlying situation , including assistance by union bodies such as frontex or europol , and technical or financial support measures at the national and / or union level , should be swiftly and fully explored . moreover , any decision to reintroduce internal border control should be based on substantiated information , which must be provided by the member state requesting the reintroduction , or come from other sources , including inspection visits .


### where a serious threat to public policy or internal security in a member state demands immediate action to be taken , the member state concerned may exceptionally and immediately reintroduce border control at internal borders , for a limited period of no more than five days . ### where a serious threat to public policy or internal security in a member state demands immediate action to be taken , the member state concerned may exceptionally and immediately reintroduce border control at internal borders , for a limited period of no more than ten days .


### to support mobility , equity and study excellence , the union should establish a european loan guarantee facility to enable students , regardless of their social background , to take their masters degree in another participating country . this facility should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for masters ' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students . ### to support mobility , equity and study excellence , the union should encourage students , regardless of their social background , to take their masters degree in another participating country . this facility should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for masters ' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students .


### to promote social inclusion , equal opportunities and health - enhancing physical activity through increased participation in sport . ### to promote social inclusion , equal opportunities and health - enhancing physical activity through voluntary activities and increased participation in sport .


### a number of municipalities and other public bodies in the member states have already put into place integrated approaches to energy saving and energy supply , for example via sustainable energy action plans , such as those developed under the covenant of mayors initiative , and integrated urban approaches which go beyond individual interventions in buildings or transport modes . member states should encourage municipalities and other public bodies to adopt integrated and sustainable energy efficiency plans with clear objectives , to involve citizens in their development and implementation and to adequately inform them about their content and progress in achieving objectives . such plans can yield considerable energy savings , especially if they are implemented by energy management systems that allow the concerned public bodies to better manage their energy consumption . exchange of experience between cities , towns and other public bodies should be encouraged with respect to the more innovative experiences . ### a number of municipalities and other public bodies in the member states have already put into place integrated approaches to energy saving and energy supply , for example via sustainable energy action plans , such as those developed under the covenant of mayors initiative , and integrated urban approaches which go beyond individual interventions in buildings or transport modes , in order to design ‘ ’low energy cities and regions’’ . this concept of ‘ ’low energy cities and regions ' ' considers energy issues as an essential component of urban and regional development embedded in local democratic and governance processes . as a precondition to local integrated and sustainable energy efficiency plans , member states should encourage local authorities to define such local development strategies based on a dialogue with local public , commercial and social stakeholders , including social partners . member states should encourage municipalities and other public bodies to adopt integrated and sustainable energy efficiency plans with clear objectives , to involve local stakeholders , including social partners and citizens in their development and implementation to provide education and training programmes to workers and entrepreneurs to help them develop the required skills , and to adequately inform them and citizens about their content and progress in achieving objectives . such plans can yield considerable energy savings , especially if they are implemented by energy management systems that allow the concerned public bodies to better manage their energy consumption . exchange of experience between cities , towns and other public bodies as well as with and between social partners should be encouraged with respect to the more innovative experiences .


### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . ### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation and conservation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality scientific data collection system and a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures .


### provide conditions for efficient fishing activities within an economically viable and competitive fishing industry ; ### provide conditions and incentives for efficient and sustainable fishing activities within an environmentally and socio - economically viable and competitive fishing industry ;


### a long - term perspective ; ### a long - term perspective ensured by sufficient financial means in order to support all the reform measures ;


### in addition to its core mission of financing investment in the european union , the european investment bank has since 1963 undertaken financing operations outside the european union in support of the eu ' s external policies . this allows the eu budget funds available to the external regions to be complemented by the financial strength of the eib for the benefit of beneficiary countries . ### in addition to its core mission of financing investment in the european union , the european investment bank has since 1963 undertaken financing operations outside the european union in support of the eu ' s external policies . this allows the eu budget funds available to the external regions to be complemented by the financial strength of the eib for the benefit of beneficiary countries . the eib operations in support of the union ' s external policies must be conducted under the principles of sound financial management .


### in addition to the regional ceilings , the optional mandate of eur 2 000 000 000 should be activated and allocated as an envelope to support eib financing operations in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation across the regions covered by the mandate . the eib could contribute with its expertise and resources , in close cooperation with the commission , to support public authorities as well as the private sector to address the challenge of climate change and to make the best possible use of available financing . for mitigation and adaptation projects , the resources of the eib should be complemented where possible with concessional funds available under the eu budget , through the efficient and consistent blending of grants and loans for climate change financing in the context of eu external assistance . ### in addition to the regional ceilings , the optional mandate of eur 2 000 000 000 should be activated to support eib financing operations covered by the mandate . the eib could contribute with its expertise and resources , in cooperation with the commission , to support public authorities and the private sector to address the challenge of climate change and to make the best possible use of available financing . for mitigation and adaptation projects , the resources of the eib may be complemented with concessional funds available under the eu budget , through the efficient and consistent blending of grants and loans for climate change financing in the context of eu external assistance . in this regard , it is appropriate that the commission ' s annual report to the european parliament should contain a detailed report on the financial instruments used for financing these projects , identifying the amounts of guarantees under the optional mandate and amounts of grants and loans .


### moreover , the evaluation found that although the eib operations carried out in the period covered by the evaluation were generally in line with eu external policies , the link between eu policy objectives and their operational implementation by the eib should be strengthened and made more explicit and structured . ### the evaluation found that the eib operations carried out in the period covered by the evaluation were generally in line with eu external policies . it is appropriate to ensure that the operations are carried out in an economically viable manner and in accordance with the principles of sound financial management . therefore , the eib should maintain a high level of autonomy in the implementation of the projects under its external mandate .


### in order to enhance the coherence of the mandate , strengthen the focus of the eib external financing activity on supporting eu policies , and for the maximum benefit of beneficiaries , this decision should set out horizontal high - level objectives in the mandate for eib financing operations across all eligible countries , building on the comparative strengths of the eib in areas where it has a well - proven track record . in all regions covered by this decision , the eib should thus finance projects in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation , social and economic infrastructure ) , and local private sector development , in particular in support of small and medium - sized enterprises . within these areas , regional integration among partner countries , including economic integration between pre - accession countries , neighbouring countries and the eu , should be an underlying objective for eib financing operations . ### in order to enhance the coherence of the mandate , and for the maximum benefit of beneficiaries , this decision should set out horizontal high - level objectives in the mandate for eib financing operations across all eligible countries , building on the comparative strengths of the eib in areas where it has a well - proven track record . in all regions covered by this decision , the eib should thus finance social and economic infrastructure ) , and local private sector development , in particular in support of small and medium - sized enterprises . within these areas , regional integration among partner countries should be an underlying objective for eib financing operations .


### eib activity in neighbourhood countries should take place in the framework of the european neighbourhood policy , under which the eu aims to develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries with a view to establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness , founded on the values of the eu and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on co - operation . to achieve these objectives the eu and its partners implement jointly agreed bilateral action plans defining a set of priorities including on political and security issues , trade and economic matters , environmental concerns and integration of transport and energy networks . the union for the mediterranean , the eastern partnership , and the black sea synergy are multilateral and regional initiatives complementary to the european neighbourhood policy aimed at fostering co - operation between the eu and the respective group of neighbouring partner countries facing common challenges and / or sharing a common geographical environment . the union for the mediterranean supports improved socio - economic , solidarity , regional integration , sustainable development and knowledge building , underlining the need to increase financial co - operation to support regional and trans - national projects . the eastern partnership aims to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the eu and eastern partner countries . the russian federation and the eu have a wide - ranging strategic partnership , distinct from the european neighbourhood policy and expressed through the common spaces and roadmaps . this is complemented at multilateral level by the northern dimension which provides a framework for co - operation between the eu , russia , norway and iceland . ### eib activity in neighbourhood countries takes place in the framework of the european neighbourhood policy , under which the eu aims to develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries with a view to establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness , founded on the values of the eu and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on co - operation . to achieve these objectives the eu and its partners implement jointly agreed bilateral action plans defining a set of priorities . the union for the mediterranean , the eastern partnership , and the black sea synergy complement the european neighbourhood policy aimed at fostering co - operation between the eu and the respective group of neighbouring partner countries facing common challenges and / or sharing a common geographical environment . the union for the mediterranean supports improved socio - economic , solidarity , regional integration , sustainable development and knowledge building , underlining the need to increase financial co - operation to support regional and trans - national projects . the eastern partnership aims to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the eu and eastern partner countries . the russian federation and the eu have a wide - ranging strategic partnership , distinct from the european neighbourhood policy and expressed through the common spaces and roadmaps . this is complemented by the northern dimension which provides a framework for co - operation between the eu , russia , norway and iceland .


### eib financing operations shall increasingly be carried out , where appropriate , in cooperation with other international financial institutions or european bilateral finance institutions , in order to maximize synergies , cooperation and efficiency and to ensure reasonable sharing of risks and coherent project and sector conditionality . ### eib financing operations shall increasingly be carried out , where appropriate , in cooperation with other international financial institutions or european bilateral finance institutions , in order to maximize synergies , cooperation and efficiency and to ensure prudent and reasonable sharing of risks and coherent project and sector conditionality .


### the commission shall report annually to the european parliament and the council on eib financing operations carried out under this decision . the report shall include an assessment of eib financing operations at project , sector , country and regional level as well as the contribution of the eib financing operations to the fulfilment of the external policy and strategic objectives of the eu . the report shall in particular assess the compliance of eib financing operations with this decision , taking into account the operational guidelines referred to in article 5 , and shall include sections on added value for the achievement of eu policy objectives as well as on cooperation with the commission and other international financial institutions and bilateral institutions , including co - financing . ### the commission shall report annually to the european parliament and the council on eib financing operations carried out under this decision . the report shall include an assessment of eib financing operations at project , sector , country and regional level as well as the contribution of the eib financing operations to the fulfilment of the external policy and strategic objectives of the eu . the report shall in particular assess the compliance of eib financing operations with this decision , taking into account the operational guidelines referred to in article 5 , and shall include sections on added value as well as on cooperation with the commission and other international financial institutions and bilateral institutions , including co - financing . this report shall in particular include a detailed breakdown of all union financial resources used in combination with eib financing and other donors , thus giving a detailed overview of the financial exposure of financing operations carried out under this decision .


### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular women , young people and other disadvantaged groups , such as migrants and people with disabilities . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level .


### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened . ### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to sustainable growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened .


### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . ### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should , in particular , increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty and promote greater gender equality and equal opportunities , through minimum ring - fenced allocations . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited .


### it shall do so by supporting member states in pursuing the priorities and headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the esf shall support the design and implementation of policies and actions , taking account of the integrated guidelines for the economic and employment policies of member states19 and the council recommendations on the national reform programmes . ### it shall do so by supporting member states , the competent regional , local , urban and other local authorities in pursuing the priorities and headline targets for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth .


### promoting social inclusion and combating poverty through : ### promoting social inclusion , and combating poverty and discrimination through :


### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . ### the involvement of the competent regional , local , urban and other local authorities , , the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ . . . ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 112 of regulation no [ . . . ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and private life for men and women .


### member states shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the esf . transnational cooperation shall involve partners from at least two member states . ### member states may support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the esf .


### for this purpose the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 concerning the type of operations covered , the definitions of the standard scales of unit costs and lump sums and their maximum amounts , which may be adjusted according to the applicable commonly agreed methods . ### for this purpose the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 concerning the type of operations covered , the definitions of the standard scales of unit costs and lump sums and their maximum amounts , which may be adjusted according to the applicable commonly agreed methods , taking due account of experience gained during the previous programming period .


### grants for which the public support does not exceed eur 50 000 shall take the form of lump sums or standard scales of unit costs in accordance with paragraph 1 or article 57 of regulation no [ … ] , except for operations receiving support within the framework of a state aid scheme . ### grants for which the public support does not exceed eur 50 000 may take the form of lump sums or standard scales of unit costs .


### libraries , museums , archives , edcuational establishments , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations are engaged in large - scale digitisation of their collections or achives in order to create european digital libraries . libraries , museums , archives , edcuational establishments , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations in the member states contribute to the preservation and dissemination of european cultural heritage , which is also important for the creation of european digital libraries , such as europeana . technologies for mass scale digitisation of print materials and for search and indexing enhance the research value of the libraries ' collections . ### libraries , museums , archives , educational establishments , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations are engaged in large - scale digitisation of their collections or archives in order to create european digital libraries . libraries , museums , archives , educational establishments , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations in the member states provide the public with access to europe ' s rich and diverse cultural heritage and contribute to this heritage , which is also important for the creation of european digital libraries , such as europeana . technologies for mass scale digitisation of print materials and for search and indexing enhance the research value of the libraries ' collections .


### creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of works for which no author is identified or , even if identified , is not located , so called orphan works , is a key action of the digital agenda for europe , as set out in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of regions – a digital agenda for europe . ### creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of works for which no author is identified or , even if identified , is not located , so called orphan works , is a key action of the digital agenda for europe , as set out in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of regions – a digital agenda for europe . the digitisation and dissemination of orphan works pose a particular cultural and economic challenge .


### in particular , a common approach to determine the orphan status and the permitted uses of orphan works is necessary to ensure legal certainty in the internal market with respect to the use of orphan works by libraries , museums , educational establishments , archives , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations . ### the nature of intellectual property rights governance is also crucial to the flourishing of european culture and the quality of life enjoyed by european citizens . in particular , a common approach to determine the orphan status and the permitted uses of orphan works is necessary to ensure legal certainty in the internal market with respect to the use of orphan works by libraries , museums , educational establishments , archives , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations .


### market surveillance should be financed at least in part by fees charged to economic operators where they are required by market surveillance authorities to take corrective action or where those authorities are obliged to take action themselves . ### market surveillance should be financed chiefly by member states and only to a very limited extent by penalties charged to economic operators responsible for placing on the market where they are required by market surveillance authorities to take corrective action or where those authorities are obliged to take action themselves . in such cases it will , however , be necessary to allow for the seriousness of the infringement , company size and the situation of smes in particular , and the roles played by individual businesses within the supply chain , with particular reference to the activity actually performed by the given economic operator in the production process and the ability of that operator to affect product safety .


### ‘ product presenting a risk’ means a product having the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general , health and safety in the workplace , consumer protection , the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned , including the duration of use and , where applicable , its putting into service , installation and maintenance requirements ; ### ( 13 ' product presenting a safety risk ' means a product which has the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general , health and safety in the workplace , consumer protection , the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned , including the duration of use and , where applicable , its putting into service , installation and maintenance requirements ;


### a european year of citizens in 2013 will provide a very timely opportunity to raise the awareness of the general public about the rights attached to union citizenship and thus to contribute to the objective of facilitating the exercise of the right to free movement . ### a european year of citizens in 2013 will provide a very timely opportunity to raise the awareness of the general public about the rights and duties attached to union citizenship - which should be promoted in an appropriate manner , with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity and the goal of cohesion - and thus to contribute to the objective of facilitating the exercise of the right to free movement .


### the year 2013 will be the 20th anniversary of the establishment of union citizenship by the treaty of maastricht , which entered into force on 1st november 1993 . the european year of citizens will be marked by the follow up to the eu citizenship report and of an action plan toward completing the removal of remaining obstacles standing in the way of citizens ' enjoyment of their rights as union citizens . this european year will give visibility to union citizenship and its concrete benefits for individuals , including by demonstrating the tangible impact of union policies in citizens ' lives , in particular in terms of removing obstacles to the enjoyment of their rights . ### the year 2013 will be the 20th anniversary of the establishment of union citizenship by the treaty of maastricht , which entered into force on 1 november 1993 . the european year of citizens will be marked by the follow up to the eu citizenship report and of an action plan toward completing the removal of remaining obstacles standing in the way of citizens ' enjoyment of their rights as union citizens . this european year will give visibility to union citizenship and its concrete benefits for individuals , including by demonstrating the tangible impact of union policies in citizens ' lives , in particular in terms of removing obstacles to the enjoyment of their rights and of sustaining open , transparent and regular dialogue with organised civil society , thus encouraging people to involve themselves in public life and decision making , while highlighting the core values that europe’s citizens share .


### this directive lays down rules concerning the taking - up and pursuit of the activities of insurance and reinsurance mediation , including professional management of claims and loss adjusting , by natural and legal persons which are established in a member state or which wish to be established there . ### this directive lays down rules concerning the taking - up and pursuit of the activities of insurance and reinsurance mediation , by natural and legal persons which are established in a member state or which wish to be established there .


### ‘ insurance mediation’ means the activities of advising on , proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance , concluding such contracts or assisting in the administration and performance of such contracts , in particular in the event of a claim , and the activity of professional management of claims and loss adjusting . these activities shall be considered to be insurance mediation also if carried on by an insurance undertaking without the intervention of an insurance intermediary . ### ‘ insurance mediation’ means the activities of advising on , proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance , concluding such contracts or assisting in the administration and performance of such contracts , in particular in the event of a claim . these activities shall be considered activities of advising on , proposing or carrying out other work preparatory to the conclusion of contracts of insurance , or of concluding such contracts , shall also be considered to be insurance mediation if carried out by an employee of an insurance undertaking in direct contact with the client without the intervention of an insurance intermediary .


### ‘ tied insurance intermediary’ means any person who carries on the activity of insurance mediation for and on behalf of one or more insurance undertakings or insurance intermediaries , and who acts under the full responsibility of those insurance undertakings or insurance intermediaries , provided that the insurance intermediaries under whose responsibility the person acts do not themselves act under the responsibility of another insurance undertaking or intermediary ; ### ' tied insurance intermediary ' means any person who carries on the activity of insurance mediation for and on behalf of one or more insurance undertakings in the case of insurance products which are not in competition and who acts under the full responsibility of those insurance undertakings for the products which concern them respectively .


### when the insurance intermediary or the insurance undertaking inform the customer that it gives its advice on the basis of a fair analysis , it is obliged to give that advice on the basis of an analysis of a sufficiently large number of insurance contracts available on the market , to enable it to make a recommendation , in accordance with professional criteria , regarding which insurance contract would be adequate to meet the customer ' s needs . ### when the insurance intermediary inform the customer that it gives its advice on the basis of a fair analysis , it is obliged to give that advice on the basis of an analysis of a sufficiently large number of insurance contracts available on the market , to enable it to make a recommendation , in accordance with professional criteria , regarding which insurance contract would be adequate to meet the customer ' s needs .


### insurance products and proposed investment strategies . this should include appropriate guidance on and warnings of the risks associated with investments in those products or in respect of particular investment strategies ; and ### whether advice is provided independently on the basis of a fair analysis in the market or on the basis of an analysis of the products offered by an insurance undertaking . the information shall indicate whether the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking will provide the customer with the on - going assessment of the suitability of the insurance product recommended to the customer ;


### costs and associated charges . ### insurance products while taking into account the complexity of the insurance product and the type of customer . this should include appropriate guidance on and warnings of the risks associated with investments in those products .


### assess a sufficiently large number of insurance products available on the market . the insurance products should be diversified with regard to their type and issuers or product providers and should not be limited to insurance products issued or provided by entities having close links with the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking ; and ### the range of insurance products on which the recommendation will be based and , in particular , whether the range is limited to insurance products issued or provided by entities having close links with the intermediary who represents the customer ; and


### the rights inherent to citizenship of the union are incorporated in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . according to the charter ' s preamble , the union ' places the individual at the heart of its activities , by establishing a citizenship of the union and by creating an area of freedom , security and justice ' . chapter v of the charter sets down ' citizens ' rights ' , including , in its article 45 , the right of every citizen of the union to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . ### the rights inherent to citizenship of the union are incorporated in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . according to the charter ' s preamble , the union ' is founded on the indivisible and universal values of human dignity , freedom , equality and solidarity ' and ' places the individual at the heart of its activities , by establishing the citizenship of the union and by creating an area of freedom , security and justice ' . chapter v of the charter sets down ' citizens ' rights ' , including , in its article 45 , the right of every citizen of the union to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . that right should therefore , without further delay , be granted to romanian and bulgarian nationals .


### in particular , union citizens considering whether to make use of their right to free movement should be informed about their rights to acquire or preserve social security rights by virtue of the union rules on coordination of social security systems ; these rules ensure that they will not lose out on their social security rights when choosing to move within europe . they should further be informed about their right to obtain recognition of their professional qualifications and about the social and civic competences which form part of the european framework of ‘ key competences for lifelong learning’ and which can equip them to fully participate in civic life and empower them to exercise their rights under union law . ### in particular , union citizens considering whether to make use of their right to free movement should be informed about their rights to acquire or preserve social security rights by virtue of the union rules on coordination of social security systems ; these rules ensure that they will not lose out on their social security rights when choosing to move within europe . they should further be informed about their right to obtain recognition of their professional and academic qualifications and about the social and civic competences which form part of the european framework of ‘ key competences for lifelong learning’ and which can equip them to fully participate in civic life and empower them to comprehensively exercise their rights under union law .


### the primary responsibility for raising citizens ' awareness of their rights as union citizens rests with member states ; action at union level complements and supplements national actions in this respect , as highlighted in the political declaration ' communicating europe in partnership ' signed on 22 october 2008 by the european parliament , the council and the commission . ### the primary responsibility for raising citizens ' awareness of their rights as union citizens rests with member states . they should discharge their obligations to the full and meet their responsibility for the europe we share . this includes providing an intensive flow of accompanying information and targeted reporting on the activities of all eu institutions . action at union level complements and supplements national , regional and local actions in this respect , as highlighted in the political declaration ' communicating europe in partnership ' signed on 22 october 2008 by the european parliament , the council and the commission .


### the commission shall convene meetings of representatives of european organisations or bodies active in the field of defending citizens’ rights and stakeholders to assist the commission in implementing the european year at union level . ### the commission shall convene meetings of representatives of european civil society organisations or bodies active in the field of defending citizens’ rights and stakeholders , such as the european social partners , to assist for example the commission in implementing the european year at union level . it shall also organise seminars and events as well as media campaigns in all member states , for the better information of all citizens .


### current ship recycling capacity in oecd countries which is legally accessible to ships flying the flag of a member state is insufficient . safe and sound recycling capacity which already exists in countries which are not members of the oecd is sufficient to treat all eu - flagged ships and is expected to expand further by 2015 as the results of actions taken by recycling countries to meet the requirements of the hong kong convention . ### current ship recycling capacity in member states and oecd countries is not being fully exploited . furthermore , there is significant potential capacity in some member states . account also needs to be taken of the significant potential capacity in oecd countries for safe recycling of ships , including ships containing hazardous waste .


### the hong kong convention provides explicitly for its parties to take more stringent measures consistent with international law , with respect to the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships , in order to prevent , reduce or minimise any adverse effects on human health and the environment . the establishment of a european list of ship recycling facilities fulfilling the requirements set out in this regulation would contribute to that objective as well as to better enforcement by facilitating the flag states’ control of ships going for recycling . those requirements for ship recycling facilities should be based on the requirements of the hong kong convention . ### the hong kong convention provides explicitly for its parties to take more stringent measures consistent with international law , with respect to the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships , in order to prevent , reduce or minimise any adverse effects on human health and the environment . a focus on exploiting and developing the potential for safe and sound recycling of ships in european shipyards fulfilling the requirements set out in this regulation can contribute to the above objective as well as to saving europe’s failing shipyards , including through the diversification of the activities of existing facilities .


### in order to alleviate those problems and to speed up the implementation of the operational programmes and projects , as well as to strengthen the economic recovery , it is appropriate that the managing authorities of the member states having experienced serious difficulties with respect to financial stability and which have been granted financial assistance according to one of the financial assistance mechanisms set out above may contribute financial resources from operational programmes to the establishment of risk sharing instruments providing loans or guarantees or other financial facilities , in support of projects and operations foreseen under an operational programme . ### in order to alleviate those problems and to speed up the implementation of the operational programmes and projects , as well as to strengthen the economic recovery , it is appropriate that the managing authorities of the member states experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability may contribute , temporarily and without prejudice to the 2014 - 2020 programming period , financial resources from operational programmes to the establishment of risk sharing instruments providing loans or guarantees or other financial facilities , in support of projects and operations foreseen under an operational programme . in addition , infrastructure projects relevant in the context of the economic recovery and job creation in the member states concerned can also be supported .


### such risk sharing instrument shall be used exclusively for loans and guarantees , as well as other financial facilities , to finance operations co - financed by the european regional development fund or the cohesion fund , regarding expenditure which is not covered by article 56 . ### such risk sharing instrument shall be used exclusively for loans and guarantees , as well as other financial facilities , to finance operations co - financed by the european regional development fund or the cohesion fund , or infrastructure projects relevant in the context of the economic recovery and job creation in the member states concerned , regarding expenditure which is not covered by article 56 .


### strong public finances are best ensured at the planning stage and gross errors should be identified as early as possible . member states should benefit not just from the setting of guiding principles and budgetary targets but also from a synchronised monitoring of their budgetary policies . ### strong public finances are best ensured at the planning stage and gross errors should be identified as early as possible . member states could benefit from the setting of guiding principles and budgetary targets .


### member states whose currency is the euro and which are subject to an excessive deficit procedure should be monitored more closely to secure a full and timely correction of the excessive deficit . a closer monitoring should ensure early correction of any deviations from the council recommendations to correct the excessive deficit . such monitoring should complement the provisions set out in regulation no 1467 / 97 . the modalities of this closer monitoring should be graduated depending on the stage of the procedure the member state is subject to , as provided for in article 126 of the treaty . ### member states whose currency is the euro and which are subject to an excessive deficit procedure should be observed more closely . the modalities of this closer monitoring should be graduated depending on the stage of the procedure the member state is subject to , as provided for in article 126 of the treaty .


### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views , ### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure proper democratic scrutiny , greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views .


### member states shall make public annually their medium - term fiscal plans in accordance with their medium - term budgetary framework based on independent macroeconomic forecast together with their stability programmes , no later than 15 april . ### member states shall define annually their medium - term fiscal plans in accordance with their medium - term budgetary framework based on independent macroeconomic forecast together with their stability programmes , no later than 15 april .


### where the commission identifies particularly serious non - compliance with the budgetary policy obligations laid down in the stability and growth pact , it shall , within two weeks from the submission of the draft budgetary plan , request a revised draft budgetary plan from the member state concerned . this request shall be made public . ### where the commission identifies particularly serious non - compliance with the budgetary policy obligations laid down in the stability and growth pact , it shall , within two weeks from the submission of the draft budgetary plan , request a revised draft budgetary plan from the member state concerned . the commission shall make public and transparent its request and the reply of the member state concerned .


### the commission shall make an overall assessment of the budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area as a whole . the assessment shall be made public . ### the commission may make an overall assessment of the budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area as a whole . the assessment shall be made public .


### the achievement of this objective shall be measured by indicators , inter alia , the level of improvement in asylum reception conditions , in the quality of asylum procedures , in the convergence of recognition rates across member states , and in member states ' resettlement efforts ; ### the achievement of this objective shall be measured by indicators including , inter alia , the quality of asylum procedures , the convergence of recognition rates across member states , and member states’ resettlement efforts ;


### contribute to economic growth and support the development of the single market resulting in the improvement of the competitiveness of the european economy , including small and medium sized enterprises . ### contribute to economic , cultural and social growth and support the development of the single market resulting in the improvement of the competitiveness of the european economy , especially small and medium sized enterprises .


### facilitate sustainable deployment of trans - european digital service infrastructures , their interoperability and coordination at european level , their operation , maintenance and upgrading . ### facilitate sustainable deployment of trans - european digital service infrastructures , their interoperability and coordination at european level , their operation , maintenance and upgrading , based on a culture - oriented approach and environmental sustainability .


### in addition , high speed connections to public internet access points , notably in public facilities , such as schools , hospitals , local government offices and libraries , shall also be supported . ### in addition , high speed connections to public internet access points , notably in public facilities , such as schools , universities , research centres , hospitals , local government offices and libraries , shall also be supported .


### eib activity in neighbourhood countries should take place in the framework of the european neighbourhood policy , under which the eu aims to develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries with a view to establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness , founded on the values of the eu and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on co - operation . to achieve these objectives the eu and its partners implement jointly agreed bilateral action plans defining a set of priorities including on political and security issues , trade and economic matters , environmental concerns and integration of transport and energy networks . the union for the mediterranean , the eastern partnership , and the black sea synergy are multilateral and regional initiatives complementary to the european neighbourhood policy aimed at fostering co - operation between the eu and the respective group of neighbouring partner countries facing common challenges and / or sharing a common geographical environment . the union for the mediterranean supports improved socio - economic , solidarity , regional integration , sustainable development and knowledge building , underlining the need to increase financial co - operation to support regional and trans - national projects . the eastern partnership aims to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the eu and eastern partner countries . the russian federation and the eu have a wide - ranging strategic partnership , distinct from the european neighbourhood policy and expressed through the common spaces and roadmaps . this is complemented at multilateral level by the northern dimension which provides a framework for co - operation between the eu , russia , norway and iceland . ### eib activity in neighbourhood countries should take place in the framework of the european neighbourhood policy , under which the eu aims to develop a special relationship with neighbouring countries with a view to establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness , founded on the values of the eu and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on co - operation . to achieve these objectives the eu and its partners implement jointly agreed bilateral action plans defining a set of priorities including on political and security issues , trade and economic matters , environmental and social concerns and integration of transport and energy networks such as the nabucco gas pipeline project , which is of particular interest to the eu . the union for the mediterranean , the eastern partnership , and the black sea synergy are multilateral and regional initiatives complementary to the european neighbourhood policy aimed at fostering co - operation between the eu and the respective group of neighbouring partner countries facing common challenges and / or sharing a common geographical environment . the union for the mediterranean supports improved socio - economic development , solidarity , regional integration , sustainable development and knowledge building , underlining the need to increase financial co - operation to support regional and trans - national projects and support smes . the eastern partnership aims to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the eu and eastern partner countries . the russian federation and the eu have a wide - ranging strategic partnership , distinct from the european neighbourhood policy and expressed through the common spaces and roadmaps . this is complemented at multilateral level by the northern dimension which provides a framework for co - operation between the eu , russia , norway and iceland .


### the eib shall progressively increase its activity in social sectors , such as health and education . ### the eib shall increase its activity in social sectors , such as health , education and combating unemployment ; with a view to the achievement of the 2015 millennium development goals ; as well as in strengthening the administrative capacity and efficiency of local authorities .


### eib financing operations shall increasingly be carried out , where appropriate , in cooperation with other international financial institutions or european bilateral finance institutions , in order to maximize synergies , cooperation and efficiency and to ensure reasonable sharing of risks and coherent project and sector conditionality . ### eib financing operations shall increasingly be carried out , where appropriate , in cooperation with other international financial institutions or european bilateral finance institutions , in order to maximize synergies , cooperation and efficiency and to ensure prudent and reasonable sharing of risks and coherent project and sector conditionality .


### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for customs and tax officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient customs and tax authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the union ' s financial and economic interests , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the customs union and the internal market . ### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for customs and tax officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient customs and tax authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and rationalise and coordinate the member states’ actions to protect their financial and economic interests and those of the union , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the customs union and the internal market .


### member states are particularly encouraged to introduce a more integrated approach to labour inspections . the need to develop common standards in order to establish comparable methods , practices and minimum standards at union level should equally be examined . ### member states are particularly encouraged to introduce a more integrated approach to labour inspections . there is also a need to develop common standards in order to establish comparable methods , practices and minimum standards at union level .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any questioning and hearing . he shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , which shall be recorded in accordance with national law . ### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any questioning and hearing . he shall have the right to ask questions , request clarification and make statements , and to request that what he says be recorded in accordance with national law .


### before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable . ### before making a product available on the market , distributors shall verify that the product bears the markings set out in articles 8 , and 10 and is accompanied with the elements set out in articles 8 and 10 .


### member states may reserve the right to participate in procurement procedures to sheltered workshops and economic operators whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged workers or provide for such contracts to be performed in the context of sheltered employment programmes , provided that more than 30% of the employees of those workshops , economic operators or programmes are disabled or disadvantaged workers . ### member states may restrict the right to participate in public procurement procedures to the following :


### seasonal workers shall be allowed to reside for a maximum of six months in any calendar year , after which they shall return to a third country . ### seasonal workers shall be allowed to reside for a maximum of six months in any calendar year , after which they shall return to a third country , unless they are entitled under national law to stay under a different permit or visa .


### notwithstanding article 39 of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , the maximum annual amounts eligible for european union aid , as set out in annex i to that regulation , may be increased up to twofold in the case of the measure to protect lakes in the azores and the measure to preserve the landscape and traditional features of agricultural land and the conservation of stone walls supporting terraces in madeira . ### notwithstanding article 39 of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , the maximum annual amounts eligible for european union aid , as set out in annex i to that regulation , may be increased up to twofold in the case of the measure to protect lakes in the azores and the measure to preserve the landscape and traditional features of agricultural land and the conservation of stone walls in the outermost regions .


### by providing preferential access to the market of the union , the scheme should assist developing countries in their efforts to reduce poverty and promote good governance and sustainable development by helping them generate additional revenue through international trade , which can then be re - invested for the benefit of their own development . the scheme’s tariff preferences should focus on helping developing countries having greater development , trade and financial needs . ### by providing preferential access to the market of the union , the scheme should assist developing countries in their efforts to reduce poverty and promote good governance and sustainable development by encouraging industrial development and the diversification of their economies and by helping them generate additional revenue through international trade , which can then be re - invested for the benefit of their own development . the scheme’s tariff preferences should focus on helping developing countries having greater development , trade and financial needs .


### as intra - corporate transfers consist of temporary migration , the applicant should provide evidence that the third - country national will be able to transfer back to an entity belonging to the same group and established in a third country at the end of the assignment . that evidence may consist of the relevant provisions under the work contract . an assignment letter should be produced providing evidence that the third - country national manager or specialist possesses the professional qualifications needed in the member state to which they have been admitted to occupy the post or the regulated profession . ### as intra - corporate transfers consist of temporary migration , the applicant should provide evidence that the third - country national will transfer back to an entity belonging to the same group and established in a third country at the end of the assignment . that evidence must consist of the relevant provisions under the work contract . an assignment letter must be produced providing evidence that the third - country national manager or specialist possesses the professional qualifications needed in the member state to which they have been admitted to occupy the post or the regulated profession .


### businesses increasingly expand beyond national borders using the opportunities offered by the internal market . cross - border groups as well as a many restructuring operations , such as mergers and divisions involve companies from different member states . consequently , there is an increasing demand for access to information on companies in a cross - border context . official information on companies is , however , not always easily available on a cross - border basis . ### businesses increasingly expand beyond national borders using the opportunities offered by the internal market . cross - border groups as well as a many restructuring operations , such as mergers and divisions involve companies from different member states . consequently , there is an increasing demand for access to information on companies in a cross - border context . official information on companies is , however , not always easily available on a cross - border basis . improving access to up - to - date and trustworthy information on companies could encourage greater confidence and transparency in the market , help recovery and increase the competitiveness of european business .


### the eleventh council directive 89 / 666 / eec of 21 december 1989 concerning disclosure requirements in respect of branches opened in a member state by certain types of company governed by the law of another state22 establishes the list of documents and particulars that companies have to disclose in the register of their branch . however , there is no legal obligation on the registers to exchange data concerning foreign branches . this leads to legal uncertainty for third parties in the country of the branch where important changes regarding the company are not reflected in the register . ### the eleventh council directive 89 / 666 / eec of 21 december 1989 concerning disclosure requirements in respect of branches opened in a member state by certain types of company governed by the law of another state22 establishes the list of documents and particulars that companies have to disclose in the register of their branch . however , there is no legal obligation on the registers to exchange data concerning foreign branches . this leads to legal uncertainty for third parties in the country of the branch where important changes regarding the company are not reflected in the register . existing cooperation between the registers is not sufficient to satisfy the information needs induced by the business activity in the single market . but efficient cross - border cooperation between business registers is essential for the smooth functioning of the single market .


### operations such as cross - border mergers or transfers of registered office have made day - to - day cooperation of business registers a necessity . directive 2005 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2005 on cross - border mergers of limited liability companies23 requires the registers to cooperate across borders . there are , however , no established channels of communication that could accelerate procedures , help overcome the language problems and enhance legal certainty . ### operations such as cross - border mergers or transfers of registered office have made day - to - day cooperation of business registers a necessity . directive 2005 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2005 on cross - border mergers of limited liability companies23 requires the registers to cooperate across borders . there are , however , no established channels of communication that could accelerate procedures , help overcome the language problems and enhance legal certainty . the establishment of such channels would also reduce the costs borne by companies that operate in several countries .


### the commission communication on the single market act25 identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens and increasing legal certainty and thus contribute to exiting the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 202026 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers by using the innovations of information and communication technology . ### the commission communication on the single market act25 identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens and increasing legal certainty and transparency and thus contribute to exiting the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 202026 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers by using the innovations of information and communication technology and facilitate cross - border access to official business information by setting up an electronic network of registers and determining a common minimum set of up - to - date information to be made available to third parties by electronic means in every member state .


### the commission communication on the single market act25 identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens and increasing legal certainty and thus contribute to exiting the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 202026 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers by using the innovations of information and communication technology . ### the commission communication on the single market act25 identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment and foster balanced and harmonious economic and social progress . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens , in particular those of small and medium - sized enterprises , and increasing legal certainty and thus contribute to exiting the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 202026 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers and reduce barriers to cross - border trade by using the innovations of information and communication technology .


### the council conclusions of 25 may 2010 on the interconnection of business registers27 confirmed that improving access to up - to - date and trustworthy information on companies could encourage greater confidence in the market , help recovery and increase the competitiveness of european business . ### the council conclusions of 25 may 2010 on the interconnection of business registers27 confirmed that improving access to up - to - date and trustworthy information on companies could encourage greater confidence in the market , help recovery , increase the competitiveness of european business , ensure a safer business environment for consumers , creditors and other business partners , and increase legal certainty and market transparency .


### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network . ### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states , in cooperation with the social partners and civil society , engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network .


### the average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the customer ' s &#160 ; home provider for the provision of a regulated roaming call originating on that visited network , inclusive inter alia of origination , transit and termination costs , shall not exceed eur &#160 ; 0 , 14&#160 ; per minute as of 1 july 2012 . ### the average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the customer ' s &#160 ; home provider for the provision of a regulated roaming call originating on that visited network , inclusive inter alia of origination , transit and termination costs , shall not exceed eur &#160 ; 0 , 13&#160 ; per minute as of 1 july 2012


### with effect from 1 july 2012 , the retail charge of a euro - sms tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming sms message sent by that roaming customer may vary for any roaming sms message but shall not exceed eur 0 , 10 . without prejudice to articles 13 and 19 , the regulated maximum retail charge for the euro - sms tariff shall remain at eur 0 , 10 until 30 june 2016 . ### with effect from 1 july 2012 , the retail charge of a euro - sms tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming sms message sent by that roaming customer shall decrease to eur 0 , 09 on 1 july 2012 , eur 0 , 07 on 1 july 2013 and to eur 0 , 06 on 1 july 2014 . without prejudice to articles 13 and 19 , the regulated maximum retail charge for the euro - sms tariff shall remain at eur 0 , 06 until 30 june 2016


### in order to achieve the objectives of the scheme promoting the smaller aegean islands more effectively , the support programme must include measures which ensure the supply of agricultural products and the preservation and development of local agricultural production . the level of programming needs to be harmonised and the policy of partnership between the commission and the member state needs to become systematic . ### in order to achieve the objectives of the scheme promoting the smaller aegean islands more effectively , the support programme must include measures which ensure the supply of agricultural products and the preservation and development of local agricultural production . the level of programming needs to be harmonised and the policy of partnership between the commission and the member state needs to become systematic . the commission must contribute to drawing up aid programmes through the exchange of good practices and by establishing harmonised framework indicators to monitor the implementation of the programmes .


### in order to achieve the goal of lowering prices in the smaller aegean islands and mitigating the additional costs of their remoteness and insularity while maintaining the competitiveness of eu products , aid should be granted for the supply of eu products to the smaller aegean islands . such aid should take account of the additional cost of transport to the smaller aegean islands and , in the case of agricultural inputs and products intended for processing , the additional costs of insularity and small size . ### in order to achieve the goal of lowering prices in the smaller aegean islands and mitigating the additional costs of their remoteness and insularity while maintaining the competitiveness of eu products , aid should be granted for the supply of eu products to the smaller aegean islands . such aid should take account of the additional cost of transport to the smaller aegean islands , prices for exports to third countries and , in the case of agricultural inputs and products intended for processing , the additional costs of insularity and small size .


### since 2007 , requirements in essential products have increased in the smaller aegean islands as a result of the increasing livestock population and demographic pressure . the proportion of the budget which greece may use for the specific supply arrangements for the smaller aegean islands should therefore be increased . ### since 2007 , requirements in essential products have increased in the smaller aegean islands as a result of the increasing livestock population and demographic pressure . the proportion of the budget which greece may use for the specific supply arrangements for the smaller aegean islands should therefore be increased accordingly .


### it will be important to use all available means to support pakistan ' s recovery from this emergency and progress towards future development . ### it will be important to use all available appropriate means to support pakistan ' s recovery from this emergency and progress towards future development .


### it is therefore appropriate to extend autonomous trade preferences to pakistan by suspending for a limited period of time all tariffs for certain products of export interest to pakistan . the provision of these trade preferences would not cause any meaningful adverse effects on the domestic market of the union and would not affect negatively least developed members of the world trade organisation . ### it is therefore not appropriate to extend autonomous trade preferences to pakistan the provision of these trade preferences would have significant adverse effects on the domestic market of the union , especially on the markets of member states with a strong presence and concentration of textile and manufacturing sectors , and would negatively affect least developed members of the world trade organisation in competition with pakistan for products in respect of which it is being proposed that customs duties be suspended .


### the measures necessary for the implementation of this regulation should be adopted in accordance with council decision 1999 / 468 / ec of 28 june 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the commission . ### according to article 291 tfeu , rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for the control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers are to be laid down in advance by a regulation adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure . pending the adoption of that new regulation , council decision 1999 / 468 / ec of 28 june 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the commission continues to apply , with the exception of the regulatory procedure with scrutiny , which is not applicable .


### in its resolution on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the internal market of 1 march 2010 , the council invited the commission , the member states and industry to provide the observatory with available reliable and comparable data on counterfeiting and piracy and to jointly develop and agree , in the context of the observatory , on plans to collect further information . the council also invited the observatory to publish each year a comprehensive annual report covering the scope , scale and principal characteristics of counterfeiting and piracy as well as its impact on the internal market . that annual report should be prepared with the information provided by the authorities of the member states , the commission and the private sector , within the limits of data protection law , on the scope , scale and principal characteristics of counterfeiting and piracy as well as its impact on the internal market . ### in its resolution on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the internal market of 1 march 2010 , the council invited the commission , the member states and industry to provide the observatory with available reliable and comparable data on counterfeiting and piracy and to jointly develop and agree , in the context of the observatory , on plans to collect further information . the council also invited the observatory to publish each year a comprehensive annual report covering the scope , scale and principal characteristics of counterfeiting and piracy as well as its impact on the internal market . that annual report should not be prepared with the information provided by the authorities of the member states , the commission and the private sector , within the limits of data protection law , on the scope , scale and principal characteristics of counterfeiting and piracy as well as its impact on the internal market , as this would involve an onerous and unnecessary burden of expensive red tape and a duplication of existing functions , for example between local authority tradings standards offices .


### the lack of harmonised development of alternative fuels infrastructure across the union prevents the development of economies of scale on the supply side and eu - wide mobility on the demand side . new infrastructure networks need to be built up , in particular for electricity , hydrogen , and natural gas . ### the lack of harmonised development of alternative fuels infrastructure across the union prevents the development of economies of scale on the supply side and eu - wide mobility on the demand side . new infrastructure networks need to be built up , in particular for electricity , hydrogen , and natural gas . recalls the importance of technological development , demonstration and infrastructures , in particular , in the are of hydrogen .


### electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two - wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , at least twice the number of vehicles , and 10% of them publicly accessible , focussing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers . ### electricity coming from sustainable energy sources is particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles , in particular those used for collective transport and electric bicycles , scooters and motorcycles in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should endeavour that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , bearing in mind the geographical and socioeconomic aspects and focusing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers .


### ‘ recharging point’ means a slow recharging point or a fast recharging point or an installation for the physical exchange of a battery of an electric vehicle . ### ' recharging point ' means a dedicated parking spot with equipment for recharging a single vehicle at one time . throughout the text ' slow ' is replaced by ' basic ' .


### ‘ publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point’ means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory access to the users ### ' publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point ' means a recharging or refuelling point that provides non - discriminatory and eu - wide interoperable access to the users , with a payment system that is widely accepted across the eu without being discriminatory .


### member states shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with maximum distances of 150 km , to allow the circulation of cng vehicles union - wide by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states shall endeavour that a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles are put into place by 31 december 2020 at the latest , provided that the operation of these refuelling points is economically viable .


### without prejudice to directive 2009 / 30 / ec , member states shall ensure that relevant , clear and simple information on the compatibility between all fuels on the market and vehicles is available : ### without prejudice to directive 2009 / 30 / ec , member states shall ensure that relevant , clear and simple information on the specifications of and compatibility between all fuels on the market and vehicles is available :


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 5 , and 6 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time .