### alternate current fast recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with connectors of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 . ### alternate current fast recharging points for vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with attached cables with connector of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 and respective updates . '


### direct current fast recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with connectors of type ‘ combo 2’ as described in the relevant en standard , to be adopted by 2014 . ### direct current fast recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with multi - standard connectors providing both ' chademo ' and type ‘ combo 2’connection , as described in the relevant en standard to be adopted by 2014 .


### the payment service provider shall not prevent the payee from requesting from the payer a charge , offering him a reduction or otherwise steering him towards the use of a given payment instrument . any charges applied shall , however , not exceed the costs borne by the payee for the use the specific payment instrument . ### the payee shall not request from the payer a charge , but may offer him a reduction , for the use of a given payment instrument .


### in order to ensure effective , proportionate and dissuasive protection of the union ' s financial interests , criminal law in the member states should continue to complement the protection under administrative and civil law for the most serious types of fraud - related conduct in this field , whilst avoiding inconsistencies , both within and among these areas of law . ### in order to ensure effective , proportionate and dissuasive protection against the most serious types of fraud - related conduct , and in order to ensure that the union’s financial interests are optimally protected , measures adopted under administrative and civil law should be complemented by legislation under criminal law in the member states , whilst avoiding inconsistencies , both within and among these areas of law


### the union ' s financial interests can be negatively affected where individual tenderers provide information to contracting or grant awarding authorities based on information unduly obtained directly or indirectly from the tendering body , with the aim of circumventing or skewing rules applicable to a public procurement or grant procedure . such conduct is very similar to fraud , but does not necessarily need to constitute a full fraud offence on the side of the tenderer , since the provided bid may be completely in line with all requirements . bid - rigging behaviour between tenderers violates union competition rules and equivalent national laws ; it is subject to public enforcement action and sanctions throughout the union and should remain outside the scope of this directive . ### the union ' s financial interests can be negatively affected where individual tenderers provide information to contracting or grant awarding authorities based on information illegally obtained directly or indirectly from the tendering body , with the aim of circumventing or violating rules applicable to a public procurement or grant procedure . such conduct is very similar to fraud , but does not necessarily need to bear all the hallmarks of a full fraud offence on the side of the tenderer , since the provided bid may meet all the necessary criteria . bid - rigging behaviour between tenderers violates union competition rules and equivalent national laws ; it is subject to public enforcement action and sanctions throughout the union and should remain outside the scope of this directive .


### the union ' s financial interests can be negatively affected by certain types of conduct of a public official which aim at misappropriating funds or assets contrary to the purpose foreseen , and with the intention to damage the union ' s financial interests . there is therefore a need to introduce a precise definition of offences covering such conduct . ### the union ' s financial interests can be negatively affected by certain types of conduct of a public official which aim at misappropriating funds or assets contrary to the purpose foreseen , and with the intention to damage the union ' s financial interests . there is therefore a need to introduce a precise and unambiguous definition of offences covering such conduct .


### in order to protect the union ' s financial interests equivalently through measures which should act as a deterrent throughout the union , member states should further foresee certain minimum types and levels of sanctions when the criminal offences defined in this directive are committed . the levels of sanctions should not go beyond what is proportionate for the offences and a threshold expressed in money , under which criminalisation is not necessary , should therefore be introduced . ### in order to protect the union ' s financial interests equivalently through measures which should act as a deterrent throughout the union , member states should further foresee certain types and levels of sanctions when the criminal offences defined in this directive are committed .


### the sanctions for natural persons in more serious cases should foresee imprisonment ranges . these serious cases should be defined by referring to a certain minimum overall damage , expressed in money , which must have been caused by the criminal behaviour to the union ' s and , possibly , other budget . the introduction of minimum maximum imprisonment ranges is necessary in order to guarantee that the union ' s financial interests are given an equivalent protection throughout europe . the minimum sanction of six months ensures that a european arrest warrant can be issued and executed for the offences listed in article 2 of the framework decision on the european arrest warrant , thus ensuring that judicial and law enforcement cooperation will be as efficient as possible . the sanctions will also serve as a strong deterrent for potential criminals , with effect all over europe . more severe sanction levels should be imposed for cases when the offence was committed within a criminal organisation in the sense of council framework decision 2008 / 841 / jha . ### the sanctions for natural persons should foresee imprisonment ranges . the introduction of minimum maximum imprisonment ranges is necessary in order to guarantee that the union ' s financial interests are given an equivalent protection throughout europe . the minimum sanction of six months ensures that a european arrest warrant can be issued and executed for the offences listed in article 2 of the framework decision on the european arrest warrant , thus ensuring that judicial and law enforcement cooperation will be as efficient as possible . the sanctions will also serve as a strong deterrent for potential criminals all over europe . more severe sanction levels should be imposed for cases when the offence was committed within a criminal organisation in the sense of council framework decision 2008 / 841 / jha .


### if necessary , the commission shall ensure the availability of additional spectrum bands for the provision of harmonised satellite services for broadband access that will cover the whole territory of the union including the most remote areas with a broadband offering enabling internet access at a comparable price to terrestrial offerings . ### if necessary , the commission shall ensure the availability of additional spectrum bands for the provision of harmonised satellite services for broadband access that will cover the whole territory of the union including the most remote areas with a broadband offering enabling internet access .


### the commission shall , where appropriate , adapt the timetable for each period so as to ensure an orderly functioning of the market . ### the commission may , in exceptional circumstances , propose to adjust the timetable for the period referred to in article 13 beginning on 1 january 2013 so as to ensure an orderly functioning of the market . the commission shall propose no more than one such adaptation . in order to ensure the predictability of the auctions , in particular as regards the estimated volumes of allowances in accordance to article 10 any modification , including reduction of the volume or part of the volume of allowances to be auctioned is strictly prohibited .


### this regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec and commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec . in order to adapt the definitions of infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , and food for special medical purposes laid down in this regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this regulation , including for additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### this regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes , and foods for people intolerant to gluten , taking into account commission directive 2006 / 141 / ec , commission directive 2006 / 125 / ec , commission directive 1999 / 21 / ec , commission regulation no 41 / 2009 . in order to adapt the definitions of infant formula , follow - on formula , processed cereal - based food and baby food , food for special medical purposes , and foods for people intolerant to gluten laid down in this regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level , to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this regulation , including for additional labelling requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum : ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum , as provided for in european and national law :


### where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty . ### where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights . he should also be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty , unless it is inappropriate for security reasons .


### where a suspected or accused person is arrested at any stage of the criminal proceedings , member states shall ensure that he or his lawyer is granted access to those documents contained in the case - file which are relevant for the determination of the lawfulness of the arrest or detention . ### where a suspected or accused person is arrested at any stage of the criminal proceedings , member states shall ensure that he or his lawyer is granted access to those documents contained in the case - file which are relevant for the determination of the lawfulness of the arrest or detention . access to certain documents may be restricted if it is in the interest of the investigation .


### access to the case - file shall be provided in good time to allow the suspected or accused person to prepare his defence or challenge pre - trial decisions . it shall be provided free of charge . ### access to the case - file , or documents thereof , shall be provided in good time to allow the suspected or accused person to prepare his defence or challenge pre - trial decisions . it shall be provided free of charge . a fee covering administrative costs may be collected for providing copies of documents .


### hydrogen vehicles , including hydrogen powered two - wheelers , have at present very low market penetration rates but a build - up of sufficient hydrogen refuelling infrastructure is essential to enable larger - scale hydrogen vehicle deployment . ### hydrogen vehicles , including hydrogen powered two - wheelers , have at present very low market penetration rates but a build - up of sufficient hydrogen refuelling infrastructure is essential to enable larger - scale hydrogen vehicle deployment in the long term .


### slow recharging points for electric vehicles shall comply with the technical specifications set out in annexx iii . 1 . 1 . by 31 december 2015 at the latest . fast recharging points for electric vehicles shall comply with the technical specifications set out in annex iii . 1 . 2 . by 31 december 2017 at the latest . member states shall ensure that the equipment for slow and gast recharging points a set out in annex iii . 1 . 1 and annex iii . 1 . 2 shall be available on fair , reasonable and non - discriminatory terms . ### slow recharging points for electric vehicles shall comply with the technical specifications set out in annexx iii . 1 . 1 . by 31 december 2015 at the latest . fast recharging points for electric vehicles shall comply with the technical specifications set out in annex iii . 1 . 2 . by 31 december 2017 at the latest . member states shall endeavour to ensure that the equipment for slow and gast recharging points a set out in annex iii . 1 . 1 and annex iii . 1 . 2 shall be available on fair , reasonable and non - discriminatory terms and shall allow necessary flexibility in order to ensure that specific safety requirements enforced at national level are respected .


### member states on the territory of which exist already at the day of entry into force of this directive hydrogen refuelling points shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available with distances not exceeding 300km allow the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the national territory by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states on the territory of which exist already at the day of entry into force of this directive hydrogen refuelling points shall endeavour to ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available in order to allow the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the entire national territory by 31 december 2020 at the latest .


### the commission report shall contain the following element : - the assessment of the actions taken by each member state ; - the assessment of the effects of this directive on the market development of alternative fuels , the impact on economy and environment ; ### the commission report shall contain the following element : - the assessment of the actions taken by each member state , including their cost effectiveness ; - the assessment of the effects of this directive on the market development of alternative fuels , the impact on economy and environment and on consumers .


### targets - 2020 national targets for the deployment of alternative fuels in the different transport modes and for the relevant infrastructure - national targets , established year by year , for the deployment of alternative fuels in the different transport modes and for the relevant infrastructure in order to achieve 2020 national targets . ### targets - 2020 national indicative targets for the deployment of alternative fuels in the different transport modes and for the relevant infrastructure - national indicative targets , established year by year , for the deployment of alternative fuels in the different transport modes and for the relevant infrastructure in order to achieve 2020 national targets .


### where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty . ### where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights . he shall also be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty , unless it is inappropriate for security reasons .


### access to the case - file shall be provided in good time to allow the suspected or accused person to prepare his defence or challenge pre - trial decisions . it shall be provided free of charge . ### access to the case - file , or documents therein , shall be provided in good time to allow the suspected or accused person to prepare his defence or challenge pre - trial decisions . it shall be provided free of charge . a fee covering administrative costs may be charged for providing copies of documents .


### disparities still exist between national provisions regarding the labelling of tobacco products , in particular with regard to the use of combined health warnings consisting of a picture and a text , information on cessation services and promotional elements in and on packets . ### disparities still exist between national provisions regarding the labelling of tobacco products , in particular with regard to the size of health warnings , information on cessation services and promotional elements in and on packets .


### define the position , format , layout , design , rotation and proportions of the health warnings ; ### define the position , layout , design , rotation and proportions of the health warnings ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 22 to define more detailed rules for the shape and size of unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings before the first opening , during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 22 to define more detailed rules for the application of health warnings on unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings before the first opening , during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet .


### in order to ensure that the necessary rules for the proper functioning of the identification , registration and traceability of bovine animals and beef are applied , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of requirements for alternative means of identification of bovine animals , special circumstances in which member states may extend the maximum periods for the application of the means of identification , data to be exchanged between the computerised databases of the member states , the maximum period for certain reporting obligations , the requirements for means of identification , the information to be included in the passports and in the individual registers to be kept on each holding , the minimum level of official controls , the identification and registration of movements of bovine animals when put out to summer grazing in different mountain areas , rules for labelling certain products which should be equivalent to the rules laid down in regulation no 1760 / 2000 , the definitions of minced beef , beef trimmings or cut beef , the specific indications that may be put on labels , the labelling provisions related to the simplification of the indication of origin , the maximum size and composition of certain groups of animals , the approval procedures related to labelling conditions on packaging of cut meat it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up such delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to ensure that the necessary rules for the proper functioning of the identification , registration and traceability of bovine animals and beef are applied , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of requirements for alternative means of identification of bovine animals , special circumstances in which member states may extend the maximum periods for the application of the means of identification , data to be exchanged between the computerised databases of the member states , the maximum period for certain reporting obligations , the requirements for means of identification , the information to be included in the passports and in the individual registers to be kept on each holding , the minimum level of official controls , the identification and registration of movements of bovine animals when put out to summer grazing in different mountain areas , rules for labelling certain products which should be equivalent to the rules laid down in regulation no 1760 / 2000 , the definitions of minced beef , beef trimmings or cut beef , the maximum size and composition of certain groups of animals , the approval procedures related to labelling conditions on packaging of cut meat . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up such delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### it will be the first financial instrument benefiting infrastructure projects with similar financing needs across several sectors and will as such produce higher benefits in terms of market impact , administrative efficiency and resource utilisation . it will provide a coherent instrument to infrastructure stakeholders such as financiers , public authorities , construction companies and operators . ### it will be the first financial instrument benefiting infrastructure projects with similar financing needs across several sectors and will as such produce higher benefits in terms of impact on the union budget , market impact , administrative efficiency and resource utilisation . it will provide a coherent instrument to infrastructure stakeholders such as financiers , public authorities , construction companies and operators .


### with the europe 2020 project bond initiative , bonds would be issued by project companies , the union budget together with financing from a financial partner would be used to improve the credit quality of the bonds in order to attract debt capital market investors such as pension funds and insurance companies . ### with the europe 2020 project bond initiative , bonds would be issued by project companies , the union budget together with financing from a financial partner would be used to improve the credit quality of the bonds in order to attract debt capital market investors such as pension funds , insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds , in search of safe long - term investment options .


### the union exposure to the risk sharing instrument , including management fees and other eligible costs , shall be strictly limited to the amount of the union contribution to the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds and there shall be no further liability on the general budget of the union . the residual risk inherent in all operations shall be borne by the eib . ### the union exposure to the risk sharing instrument , including management fees and other eligible costs , shall be strictly limited to the amount of the union contribution to the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds and there shall be no further liability on the general budget of the union . the residual risk inherent in all operations shall be borne by the eib , after it has performed a risk analysis .


### a financial contribution to the eib to the provisioning and capital allocation for loans or guarantees to be issued by the eib on its own resources under the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds in the field of ten - t and ten - e . the union exposure to the risk sharing instrument , including management fees and other eligible costs , shall be strictly limited to the amount of the union contribution to the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds and there shall be no further liability on the general budget of the union . the residual risk inherent in all operations shall be borne by the eib . the detailed terms and conditions for implementing the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds , including its monitoring and control , shall be laid down in a delegation agreement between the commission and the eib . in 2012 and 2013 , an amount of up to eur 210 million , of which up to eur 200 million for transport projects and up to eur 10 million for energy projects , may be redeployed for the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 15 from the ten - t and ten - e budget lines , respectively . the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds may reuse any revenues received within the investment period for new loans and guarantees . ### a financial contribution to the eib to the provisioning and capital allocation for loans or guarantees to be issued by the eib on its own resources under the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds in the field of ten - t and ten - e . the union exposure to the risk sharing instrument , including management fees and other eligible costs , shall be strictly limited to the amount of the union contribution to the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds and there shall be no further liability on the general budget of the union . the residual risk inherent in all operations shall be borne by the eib , after it has performed a risk analysis . the detailed terms and conditions for implementing the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds , including its monitoring and control , shall be laid down in a delegation agreement between the commission and the eib . in 2012 and 2013 , an amount of up to eur 210 million , of which up to eur 200 million for transport projects and up to eur 10 million for energy projects , may be redeployed for the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 15 from the ten - t and ten - e budget lines , respectively . the risk - sharing instrument for project bonds may reuse any revenues received within the investment period for new loans and guarantees .


### the possibility of cancelling a registration of a vehicle in cases where inter alia a vehicle has been re - registered in another member state or dismantled and scrapped should be introduced . ### the possibility of cancelling a registration of a vehicle in the member state of its registration in cases where inter alia a vehicle has been re - registered in another member state or dismantled and scrapped should be introduced .


### major accidents often have serious consequences , as evidenced by accidents like seveso , bhopal , schweizerhalle , enschede , toulouse and buncefield . moreover the impact can extend beyond national borders . this underlines the need to ensure that appropriate precautionary action is taken to ensure a high level of protection throughout the union for citizens , communities and the environment . ### major accidents often have serious consequences , as evidenced by accidents like seveso , bhopal , schweizerhalle , enschede , toulouse and buncefield . moreover the impact can extend beyond national borders . this underlines the need to ensure that appropriate precautionary action is taken to ensure a high level of protection throughout the union for citizens , communities and the environment . there is therefore a need to ensure that existing high levels of protection are maintained and if possible further improved .


### it is therefore appropriate to replace directive 96 / 82 / ec to ensure that that existing levels of protection are maintained and further improved , by making the provisions more effective and efficient , and where possible reducing unnecessary administrative burdens by streamlining or simplification without compromising safety . at the same time , the new provisions should be clear , coherent and easy to understand to help improve implementation and enforceability . ### it is therefore appropriate to replace directive 96 / 82 / ec to ensure that that existing levels of protection are maintained and further improved , by making the provisions more effective and efficient , and where possible reducing unnecessary administrative burdens by streamlining or simplification without compromising safety . at the same time , the new provisions should be clear , coherent and easy to understand to help improve implementation and enforceability , and the level of health and environmental protection should be maintained or even increased .


### major accidents can have consequences beyond frontiers , and the ecological and economic cost of an accident is borne not only by the establishment affected but also by the member state concerned . it is therefore necessary to take measures ensuring a high level of protection throughout the union . ### major accidents can have consequences beyond frontiers , and the ecological and economic cost of an accident is borne not only by the establishment affected but also by the member state concerned . it is therefore necessary to establish and apply safety and risk - reduction measures with a view to preventing possible accidents , reducing the risks of accidents occurring and minimising the effects if they do occur , thereby making it possible to ensure a high level of protection throughout the union . the member states should make every effort to exchange best practices .


### in order to ensure that adequate response measures are taken if a major accident occurs , the operator should immediately inform the competent authorities and communicate the information necessary for them to assess the impact of that accident . ### in order to ensure that adequate response measures are taken if a major accident occurs , the operator should immediately inform the competent authorities and communicate the information necessary for them to assess the impact of that accident on people’s health , on their property and on the environment and to prevent such an accident from happening again .


### “interest for late payment” means statutory interest or interest negotiated and agreed upon between undertakings ; ### “interest for late payments” means statutory interest or interest negotiated and agreed upon between undertakings , which shall not be below the rate determined in this directive ;


### member states shall ensure that , when interest for late payment becomes payable in commercial transactions in accordance with articles 3 and 5 and unless otherwise specified in the contract , the creditor is entitled to obtain from the debtor any of the following amounts : ### member states shall ensure that , when interest for late payment becomes payable in commercial transactions in accordance with articles 3 and 5 and unless otherwise specified in the contract , the creditor is entitled to obtain from the debtor any of the following amounts , subject to biennial review :


### member states shall ensure that when interest for late payment becomes payable , the creditor is entitled to a lump sum compensation equal to 5% of the amount due . this compensation shall be additional to the interest for late payment . ### member states shall ensure that when interest for late payment becomes payable , the creditor is entitled to a lump sum compensation equal to 5% of the amount due . this compensation shall be additional to the interest for late payment . where the creditor entitled to the lump sum compensation has subcontracted with other undertakings , the lump sum shall also be redistributed proportionally to those undertakings .


### 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 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 , temporarily and without prejudice to the 2014 to 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 .


### traceability and accounting , information on the use of the funds and monitoring and control systems ; and ### traceability , democratic scrutiny and accounting , governance structure in close consultation with the member state and participating financial institutions , information on the use of the leverage factor , the use of the funds and monitoring and control systems ; and


### cooperation of member states should serve the technical interoperability of the notified electronic identification schemes with a view to foster a high level of trust and security appropriate to the degree of risk . the exchange of information and the sharing of best practices between member states with a view to their mutual recognition should help such cooperation . ### cooperation of member states should serve the technical interoperability and neutrality of the notified electronic identification schemes with a view to fostering a high level of trust and security appropriate to the degree of risk . member states should submit electronic identification schemes for technological pre - checking , implementing the cooperation arrangement referred to above . the exchange of information and the sharing of best practices between member states with a view to their mutual recognition should help such cooperation .


### a description of the authentication possibility ; ### a description of the authentication possibility , taking into account the different security levels required for access ;


### coordination ### coordination and interoperability


### member states shall cooperate in order to ensure the interoperability of electronic identification means falling under a notified scheme and to enhance their security . ### member states shall cooperate in order to ensure the interoperability and technological neutrality of electronic identification means falling under a notified scheme and to enhance their security .


### their fees , if applicable ; ### their fees ;


### the prohibition of tobacco products with characterising flavours does not prohibit the use of individual additives altogether , but obliges the manufactures to reduce the additive or the combination of additives to such an extent that the additives no longer result in a characterising flavour . the use of additives necessary for manufacturing of tobacco products should be allowed , as long as they do not result in a characterising flavour . the commission should ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provision on characterising flavour . independent panels should be used by the member states and by the commission to assist in such decision making . the application of this directive should not discriminate between different tobacco varieties . ### the prohibition of tobacco products with characterising flavours does not prohibit the use of individual additives altogether , but obliges the manufactures to reduce the additive or the combination of additives to such an extent that the additives no longer result in a characterising flavour . the use of additives which are essential for the manufacture of tobacco products should be allowed , as long as they do not result in a characterising flavour . the commission should ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provision on characterising flavour . independent panels should be used by the member states and by the commission to assist in such decision making . the application of this directive should not discriminate between different tobacco varieties .


### the labelling provisions also need to be adapted to new scientific evidence . for example the indication of the yields for tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide on cigarette packets have proven to be misleading as it makes consumers believe that certain cigarettes are less harmful than others . evidence also suggests that large combined health warnings are more effective than text - only warnings . in this light combined health warnings should become mandatory throughout the union and cover significant and visible parts of the packet surface . a minimum size should be set for all health warnings to ensure their visibility and effectiveness . ### the labelling provisions also need to be adapted to new scientific evidence . for example the indication of the yields for tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide on cigarette packets have proven to be misleading as it makes consumers believe that certain cigarettes are less harmful than others . evidence also suggests that large combined health warnings are more effective than text - only warnings . in this light combined health warnings should become mandatory throughout the union and , to ensure they are effective , cover significant and visible parts of the packet surface .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the design characteristics of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed .


### cross - border distance sales of tobacco facilitate access to tobacco products of young people and risk to undermine compliance with the requirements provided for by tobacco control legislation and in particular by this directive . common rules on a notification system are necessary to ensure that this directive achieves its full potential . the provision on notification of cross - border distance sales of tobacco in this directive should apply notwithstanding the notification procedure set out in directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services40 . business to consumer distance sale of tobacco products is further regulated by directive 97 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 20 may 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts , which will be replaced by directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and the council of 25 october 2011 on consumer rights , as of 13 june 201441 . ### cross - border distance sales of tobacco , and practices such as the free distribution or bartering of tobacco products in public places for promotional purposes , facilitate access to tobacco products of young people and risk to undermine compliance with the requirements provided for by tobacco control legislation and in particular by this directive . they should , therefore , be prohibited .


### cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with more than two official languages .


### tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll - your - own tobacco shall be exempted from the application of paragraph 1 to 8 during a period of 5 years following the date referred to in paragraph 1 of article 25 . ### tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll - your - own tobacco shall be exempted from the application of paragraph 1 to 8 during a period of 10 years following the date referred to in paragraph 1 of article 25 .


### the health warning shall comply with the requirements laid down in article 10 . it shall cover not less than 30 % of the area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and of any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### the health warning shall comply with the requirements laid down in article 10 . it shall cover not less than 30 % of the area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and of any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with more than two official languages .


### a european state which has applied to join the union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the copenhagen european council in june 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the union to integrate the new member . these criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy , the rule of law , respect of human rights and respect for , and protection of , minorities , the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market , and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the treaties . ### a european state which has applied to join the union can become a member only when it has proven that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the copenhagen european council in june 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the union to integrate the new member . these criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy , the rule of law , respect of human rights and respect for , and protection of , minorities , the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market , and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the treaties .


### where a beneficiary country violates the principles on which the union is founded , or fails to respect the commitments contained in the relevant agreements concluded with the union , or makes insufficient progress with respect to the accession criteria , the council , on a proposal from the commission , should be able to take appropriate measures to redress the situation . ### where a beneficiary country violates the principles on which the union is founded , or fails to respect the commitments contained in the relevant agreements concluded with the union , or makes insufficient progress with respect to the accession criteria , the council , on a proposal from the commission , should take appropriate measures to ensure that the beneficiary country respects its commitments .


### . promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , enhanced respect for minority rights , promotion of gender equality , non - discrimination and freedom of the press , and promotion of good neighbourly relations ; ### . promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , total respect for minority rights , promotion of gender equality , non - discrimination and freedom of the press , and promotion of good neighbourly relations ;


### under the ‘ declaration on the trips agreement and public health’ adopted by the doha wto ministerial conference on 14 november 2001 , the trips agreement can and should be interpreted and implemented in a manner supportive of wto members ' right to protect public health and , in particular , to promote access to medicines for all . in particular with regard to medicines the passage of which across this territory of the european union , with or without transshipment , warehousing , breaking bulk , or changes in the mode or means of transport , is only a portion of a complete journey beginning and terminating beyond the territory of the union , customs authorities should , when assessing a risk of infringement of intellectual property rights , take account of any substantial likelihood of diversion of these goods onto the market of the union . ### under the ‘ declaration on the trips agreement and public health’ adopted by the doha wto ministerial conference on 14 november 2001 , the trips agreement can and should be interpreted and implemented in a manner supportive of wto members ' right to protect public health and , in particular , to promote access to medicines for all . in particular with regard to medicines the passage of which across this territory of the european union , with or without transshipment , warehousing , breaking bulk , or changes in the mode or means of transport , is only a portion of a complete journey beginning and terminating beyond the territory of the union , customs authorities should , when assessing a risk of infringement of intellectual property rights , take account of any substantial likelihood of diversion of these goods onto the market of the union . with regard to dangerous products , and in particular falsified medicines as defined in directive 2011 / 62 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2011 amending directive 2001 / 83 / ec on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use , as regards the prevention of the entry into the legal supply chain of falsified medicinal products1 the union customs authorities should be able to draw on other provisions of union law , and in particular on the measures provided for in directive 2011 / 62 / eu . the commission should analyse , within 18 months following the adoption of this regulation , the effectiveness of current customs measures aiming at combating falsified medicines , and to propose , if necessary , legislative changes . _____________ 1 oj l 174 , 1 . 7 . 2011 , p . 74 .


### where goods other than those covered by articles 23 and 24 are suspected of infringing an intellectual property right , the holder of the decision granting the application shall initiate proceedings to determine whether an intellectual property right has been infringed within 10 working days of dispatch of the decision to suspend the release of the goods or to detain them . ### where goods other than those covered by articles 23 and 24 are suspected of infringing an intellectual property right , the holder of the decision granting the application shall initiate proceedings to determine whether an intellectual property right has been infringed within 10 working days of the receipt of the notification of the suspension of the release of the goods or their detention .


### where there is no agreement to destruction , the holder of the decision granting the application shall initiate proceedings to determine whether an intellectual property right has been infringed within 10 working days , or three working days in the case of perishable goods , of dispatch of the decision to suspend the release of the goods or to detain them . ### where there is no agreement to destruction , the holder of the decision granting the application shall initiate proceedings to determine whether an intellectual property right has been infringed within 10 working days , or three working days in the case of perishable goods , of the receipt of the notification of the suspension of the release of the goods or their detention .


### 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 , 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 .


### the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states is highly valued by union citizens as a core individual right deriving from union citizenship . as such , it demonstrates and promotes a better understanding of the value of european integration , as well as citizens ' participation in shaping the european union . when extending aspects of their lives beyond national borders by travelling to other member states or settling there , citizens become aware and take advantage of the broad array of rights granted to them under union law in cross - border situations . exercising the right to free movement and residence therefore contributes to making union citizenship a tangible reality in the daily life of citizens . ### the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states , inter alia for the purpose of work or study , is highly valued by union citizens as a core individual right deriving from union citizenship . as such , it demonstrates and promotes a better understanding of the value of european integration , as well as citizens ' participation in shaping the european union . when extending aspects of their lives beyond national borders by travelling to other member states or settling there , citizens become aware and take advantage of the broad array of rights granted to them under union law in cross - border situations . exercising the right to free movement and residence therefore contributes to making union citizenship a tangible reality in the daily life of citizens .


### despite the fact that the right to free movement and residence is firmly anchored in primary union law and substantially developed in secondary law , a gap still remains between the applicable legal rules and the reality confronting citizens when they seek to exercise this right in practice . aside from an uncertainty over the advantages of being mobile , union citizens perceive too many practical obstacles with regard to living and working elsewhere in the union . ### despite the fact that the right to free movement and residence is firmly anchored in primary union law and substantially developed in secondary law a gap still remains between the applicable legal rules and the reality confronting citizens when they seek to exercise this right in practice . aside from an uncertainty over the advantages of being mobile , union citizens perceive too many practical obstacles with regard to living and working elsewhere in the union , and often face difficulties relating to their national , social , marital or partnership status due to administrative measures imposed on them by other member states which are contrary to 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 ; 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 .


### union funding for other activities than those funded under the budget of the european year may be given through existing union programmes or the structural funds , in particular the ' europe for citizens ' programme and the ' fundamental rights and citizenship ' programme , ### union funding for other activities than those funded under the budget of the european year may be given through existing union programmes or the structural funds , in particular the europe for citizens programme , the fundamental rights and citizenship programme , the erasmus programme and the youth on the move initiative .


### - to raise union citizens ' awareness of how they can tangibly benefit from union rights and policies while living in another member state , and to stimulate their active participation in civic fora on union policies and issues ; ### - to raise union citizens ' awareness of how they can tangibly benefit from union rights and policies while living in another member state , inter alia for the purpose of work or study , and to stimulate their active participation in civic fora on union policies and issues , but also to draw their attention to the remaining obstacles to exercising those rights ;


### - strengthening of the role and visibility of the multilingual europe direct and your europe web portal as key elements of a ' one - stop - shop ' information system on union citizens ' rights ; ### - strengthening of the role and visibility of the multilingual europe direct , eures and your europe web portal as key elements of a ' one - stop - shop ' information system on union citizens ' rights ;


### - strengthening of the role and visibility of problem solving tools , such as solvit , to allow union citizens to better make use of and defend their rights . ### - strengthening of the role and visibility of problem solving tools , such as solvit , and the european parliament ' s committee on petitions and the european ombudsman , in order to allow union citizens to better make use of and defend their rights .


### put in place procedures to ensure efficient and effective coordination between all authorities involved , and the consistency and effectiveness of official controls or other official activities across its territory ; ### put in place procedures to ensure efficient and effective coordination between all authorities involved , and the consistency and effectiveness of official controls or other official activities across its territory , to ensure that , amongst other things , enterprises are not subject to the same kind of control by different competent authorities during a calendar year ;


### the agency may itself initiate joint operations and pilot projects in cooperation with member states . ### the agency may suggest to member states that they initiate joint operations and pilot projects .


### upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement , the member state concerned shall submit the agreement or the amendment of the agreement , including their annexes and other texts these agreements or amendments refer to explicitly , to the commission which shall make the received documents , with the exception of confidential parts identified according to article 7 , accessible to all other member states in electronic form . ### upon ratification of an intergovernmental agreement or of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement , the member state concerned may submit the agreement or the amendment of the agreement , including their annexes and other texts these agreements or amendments refer to explicitly , except for agreements between commercial entities , to the commission which shall make the received documents , with the exception of confidential parts identified according to article 7 , accessible to all other member states in electronic form .


### draft by the court of justice as a consequence of the progressive expansion of its jurisdiction since its creation , the number of cases before the general court is now constantly increasing . ### as a consequence of the progressive expansion of its jurisdiction since its creation , the number of cases before the general court is now constantly increasing and delays in proceedings are also rising .


### draft by the court of justice consequently , the necessary measures should be taken to address this situation , and the possibility , provided for by the treaties , of increasing the number of judges of the general court is such as to enable both the volume of pending cases and the excessive duration of proceedings before the general court to be reduced within a short time . ### consequently , the necessary measures should be taken to address this situation , and the possibility , provided for by the treaties , of increasing the number of judges of the general court is such as to enable it to increase its efficiency and reduce both the volume of pending cases and the excessive duration of proceedings within a short time , and to be able to deal with the ‘ other proceedings’ category as a priority .


### volunteers can strengthen humanitarian aid operations and contribute to the professionalization of humanitarian aid when they are adequately selected , trained and prepared for deployment so as to ensure that they have the necessary skills and competences to help people in need in the most effective way . ### volunteers can strengthen humanitarian aid operations and contribute to the professionalization of humanitarian aid when they are adequately selected , trained and prepared for deployment so as to ensure that they have the necessary skills , competences and abilities to help people in need in the most effective way .


### in response to the 2011 events in the southern and eastern mediterranean region , in march 2011 , the commission and the high representative presented a joint communication signalling the strong political and economic support of the eu to the region that included an option for extending the ebrd ' s mandate to cover the countries of the southern neighbourhood , building on its experience over the last 20 years . the european council of 24 / 25 march 2011 broadly endorsed the contents of this joint communication . in its resolution of 7 april 2011 on the review of the european neighbourhood policy &#8211 ; southern dimension , the european parliament invited the ebrd to change its statute in order to participate in the financial assistance process . ### in response to the 2011 events in the southern and eastern mediterranean , in march 2011 , the commission and the high representative presented a joint communication signalling the strong political and economic support of the eu to the region that included an option for extending the ebrd ' s mandate to cover the countries of the southern neighbourhood , building on its experience over the last 20 years . the european council of 24 / 25 march 2011 broadly endorsed the contents of this joint communication .


### by resolutions 137 and 138 adopted on 30 september 2011 , the board of governors of the ebrd voted in favour of the necessary amendments to the agreement establishing the ebrd , enabling it to expand the ebrd’s region of operations to the southern and eastern mediterranean . all eu governors of the ebrd voted in favour of these amendments , including the governor representing the european union . ### by resolutions 137 and 138 adopted on 30 september 2011 , the board of governors of the ebrd voted in favour of the necessary amendments to the agreement establishing the ebrd , enabling it to expand the ebrd’s region of operations to the southern and eastern mediterranean while maintaining its commitment to its existing countries of operation . all eu governors of the ebrd voted in favour of these amendments , including the governor representing the european union .


### if in special circumstances , it is decided to initiate an investigation without having received a written complaint by or on behalf of the community industry for the initiation of such investigation , this shall be done on the basis of sufficient evidence of dumping , injury and a causal link , as described in paragraph 2 , to justify such initiation . ### article 5 , paragraph 6 shall be replaced by the following : 6 . if , in special circumstances , as in the case of diverse and fragmented industry sectors , largely composed of small - and medium - sized enterprises , it is decided to initiate an investigation without having received a written complaint by or on behalf of the union industry for the initiation of such investigation , this shall be done on the basis of sufficient evidence of dumping , injury and a causal link , as described in paragraph 2 , to justify such initiation .


### ' 8 . if , in special circumstances , the commission decides to initiate an investigation without having received a written complaint by or on behalf of the community industry for the initiation of such investigation , this shall be done on the basis of sufficient evidence of the existence of countervailable subsidies , injury and causal link , as described in paragraph 2 , to justify such initiation . ' ### article 10 shall be replaced by the following : ' 8 . if , in special circumstances , as in the case of diverse and fragmented industry sectors , largely composed of small - and medium - sized enterprises , the commission decides to initiate an investigation without having received a written complaint by or on behalf of the union industry for the initiation of such investigation , this shall be done on the basis of sufficient evidence of the existence of countervailable subsidies , injury and causal link , as described in paragraph 2 , to justify such initiation . '


### for proceedings initiated pursuant to article 5 , an investigation shall , whenever possible , be concluded within one year . in any event , such investigations shall in all cases be concluded within 15 months of initiation , in accordance with the findings made pursuant to article 8 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to article 9 for definitive action . ### article 6 shall be replaced by the following : 9 . for proceedings initiated pursuant to article 5 , an investigation shall , whenever possible , be concluded within 9 months . in any event , such investigations shall in all cases be concluded within 12 months of initiation , in accordance with the findings made pursuant to article 8 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to article 9 for definitive action .


### for proceedings initiated pursuant to article 10 , an investigation shall , whenever possible , be concluded within one year . in any event , such investigations shall in all cases be concluded within 13 months of their initiation , in accordance with the findings made pursuant to article 13 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to article 15 for definitive action . ### article 11 is replaced by the following : 9 . for proceedings initiated pursuant to article 10 , an investigation shall , whenever possible , be concluded within 9 months . in any event , such investigations shall in all cases be concluded within 10 months of their initiation , in accordance with the findings made pursuant to article 13 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to article 15 for definitive action .


### provisional duties may be imposed if : proceedings have been initiated in accordance with article 10 ; a notice has been given to that effect and interested parties have been given adequate opportunities to submit information and make comments in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 10 ; a provisional affirmative determination has been made that the imported product benefits from countervailable subsidies and of consequent injury to the community industry ; and the community interest calls for intervention to prevent such injury . the provisional duties shall be imposed no earlier than 60 days from the initiation of the proceedings but no later than nine months from the initiation of the proceedings . ### in article 12 , the first and second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following : provisional duties shall be imposed if : proceedings have been initiated in accordance with article 10 ; a notice has been given to that effect and interested parties have been given adequate opportunities to submit information and make comments in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 10 ; a provisional affirmative determination has been made that the imported product benefits from countervailable subsidies and of consequent injury to the community industry ; and the community interest calls for intervention to prevent such injury . the provisional duties shall be imposed no earlier than 60 days from the initiation of the proceedings but no later than six months from the initiation of the proceedings .


### the amount of the provisional anti - dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping as provisionally established . unless structural raw material distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country , it should be less than the margin of dumping if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the union industry . ### the amount of the provisional anti - dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping as provisionally established .


### the amount of the anti - dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping established . unless structural raw material distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country , it shall be less than the margin of dumping if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the union industry . ### the amount of the anti - dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping established .


### parties which offer an undertaking shall be required to provide a non - confidential version of such undertaking , so that it may be made available to interested parties to the investigation . ### article 8 shall be replaced by the following : 4 . parties which offer an undertaking shall be required to provide a meaningful non - confidential version of such undertaking including disclosure of its content and nature , so that it may be made available to interested parties to the investigation . furthermore , the commission shall consult the union industry with regard to the appropriateness , the construction and operation of such undertaking .


### parties which offer an undertaking shall be required to provide a non - confidential version of such undertaking , so that it may be made available to interested parties to the investigation . ### article 13 shall be replaced by the following : 4 . parties which offer an undertaking shall be required to provide a meaningful non - confidential version of such undertaking including disclosure of its content and nature , so that it may be made available to interested parties to the investigation . furthermore , the commission shall consult the union industry with regard to the appropriateness , the construction and operation of such undertaking .


### the commission may , after consultation of the advisory committee , direct the customs authorities to take the appropriate steps to register imports , so that measures may subsequently be applied against those imports from the date of such registration . imports may be made subject to registration following a request from the community industry which contains sufficient evidence to justify such action . registration shall be introduced by regulation which shall specify the purpose of the action and , if appropriate , the estimated amount of possible future liability . imports shall not be made subject to registration for a period longer than nine months . ### article 14 shall be replaced by the following : 5 . the commission shall , after consultation of the advisory committee , direct the customs authorities to take the appropriate steps to register imports , so that , for instance , measures may subsequently be applied against those imports from the date of such registration . imports shall be made subject to registration following a request from the community industry which contains sufficient evidence to justify such action . imports may also be made subject to registration on the commission ' s own initiative . imports shall be made subject to registration from the date of initiation of the investigation where the complaint of the community industry contains a request for registration and sufficient evidence to justify such action . registration shall be introduced by regulation which shall specify the purpose of the action and , if appropriate , the estimated amount of possible future liability . imports shall not be made subject to registration for a period longer than nine months .


### the commission may , after consultation of the advisory committee , direct the customs authorities to take the appropriate steps to register imports , so that measures may subsequently be applied against those imports from the date of such registration . imports may be made subject to registration following a request from the community industry which contains sufficient evidence to justify such action . registration shall be introduced by regulation which shall specify the purpose of the action and , if appropriate , the estimated amount of possible future liability . imports shall not be made subject to registration for a period longer than nine months . ### article 24 shall be replaced by the following : 5 . the commission shall , after consultation of the advisory committee , direct the customs authorities to take the appropriate steps to register imports , so that , for instance , measures may subsequently be applied against those imports from the date of such registration . imports shall be made subject to registration following a request from the community industry which contains sufficient evidence to justify such action . imports may also be made subject to registration on the commission ' s own initiative . imports shall be made subject to registration from the date of initiation of the investigation where the complaint of the community industry contains a request for registration and sufficient evidence to justify such action . registration shall be introduced by regulation which shall specify the purpose of the action and , if appropriate , the estimated amount of possible future liability . imports shall not be made subject to registration for a period longer than nine months .


### the labelling provisions also need to be adapted to new scientific evidence . for example the indication of the yields for tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide on cigarette packets have proven to be misleading as it makes consumers believe that certain cigarettes are less harmful than others . evidence also suggests that large combined health warnings are more effective than text - only warnings . in this light combined health warnings should become mandatory throughout the union and cover significant and visible parts of the packet surface . a minimum size should be set for all health warnings to ensure their visibility and effectiveness . ### the labelling provisions also need to be adapted to new scientific evidence . for example the indication of the yields for tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide on cigarette packets has proven to be misleading as it makes consumers believe that certain cigarettes are less harmful than others . evidence also suggests that large combined health warnings are more effective than text - only warnings . in this light combined health warnings should become mandatory throughout the union and , in order to be effective , cover significant and visible parts of the packet surface .


### contracting authorities that wish to purchase works , supplies or services with specific environmental , social or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular labels , such as the european eco - label , national eco - labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject - matter of the contract , such as the description of the product and its presentation , including packaging requirements . it is furthermore essential that these requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria , using a procedure in which stakeholders , such as government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations , can participate , and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties . ### contracting authorities that wish to purchase works , supplies or services with specific environmental , social or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular social and environmental labels , such as the european eco - label , national eco - labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject - matter of the contract , such as the description of the product and its presentation , including packaging requirements . it is furthermore essential that these requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria , using a procedure in which stakeholders , such as government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , trade unions , distributors and environmental organisations can participate , and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties .


### where mandatory accessibility standards are adopted by a legislative act of the union , technical specifications shall , as far as accessibility criteria are concerned , be defined by reference thereto . ### where mandatory accessibility , environmental or social standards are adopted by a legislative act of the union , technical specifications shall , as far as accessibility , environmental or social criteria are concerned , be defined by reference thereto .


### contracting authorities shall reject the tender , where they have established that the tender is abnormally low because it does not comply with obligations established by union legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or by the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xi . ### contracting entities shall reject the tender , where they have established that the tender is abnormally low because it does not comply with obligations established by union legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or with the obligations regarding working conditions along the supply chain as stated in national labour laws and regulations in which production processes take place and in international conventions as listed in annex xi , whatever the most favourable of workers . these provisions include : those defined by the eight ilo core conventions ; occupational safety and health ; working time ; wages ; social security .


### after finalisation of research or studies in the member state , third - country nationals shall be entitled to stay on the territory of the member state for a period of 12 months in order to look for work or set up a business , if the conditions laid down in points and to of article 6 are still fulfilled . in a period of more than 3 and less than 6 months , third - country nationals may be requested to provide evidence that they continue to seek employment or are in the process of setting up a business . after a period of 6 months , third - country nationals may additionally be requested to provide evidence that they have a genuine chance of being engaged or of launching a business . ### after finalisation of research or studies in the member state , third - country nationals may stay on the territory of the member state for a period of 12 months in order to look for work or set up a business , if the conditions laid down in points and to of article 6 are still fulfilled . in a period of more than 3 and less than 6 months , third - country nationals shall be requested to provide evidence that they continue to seek employment or are in the process of setting up a business . after a period of 6 months , third - country nationals shall additionally be requested to provide evidence that they have a genuine chance of being engaged or of launching a business .


### the competent authority shall publish its plans , including amended versions according to paragraph 6 , and notify them to the commission without delay . ### the competent authority shall publish a non confidential version of its plans , including amended versions according to paragraph 6 , and notify them to the commission and the gas coordination group without delay . .


### the measures to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards , as laid down in articles 6 and 7 ; these measures shall include at least the planning to meet the n - 1 standard , volumes and capacities needed to supply the protected customers in the defined high demand periods , the demand side measures and obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings and other relevant bodies ; ### the measures to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards , as laid down in articles 6 and 7 ; these measures shall include at least the planning to meet the n - 1 standard , volumes and capacities needed to supply the protected customers in the defined high demand periods , the demand side measures and diversification of sources of supply , obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings and other relevant bodies ;


### the preventive action plan shall take into account economic effectiveness , effects on the functioning of the internal energy market and environmental impact . ### the preventive action plan shall be based primarily on market measures to achieve internal security and shall take into account the economic effectiveness and efficiency of the measures adopted , their effects on the functioning of the internal energy market and the environmental impact .


### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning the security of supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the competent authorities , acer , entso - g and representative bodies of the industry concerned and relevant customers . the commission shall decide on the composition of the group ensuring its representativity and shall chair the group . the group shall establish its rules of procedure . ### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning the security of supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the competent authorities , acer , entso - g and representative bodies of the industry concerned and relevant customers , and representatives of the power generation industry . the commission shall decide on the composition of the group ensuring its representativity and shall chair the group . the group shall establish its rules of procedure .


### consent should be given explicitly by any appropriate method enabling a freely given specific and informed indication of the data subject ' s wishes , either by a statement or by a clear affirmative action by the data subject , ensuring that individuals are aware that they give their consent to the processing of personal data , including by ticking a box when visiting an internet website or by any other statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject ' s acceptance of the proposed processing of their personal data . silence or inactivity should therefore not constitute consent . consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes . if the data subject ' s consent is to be given following an electronic request , the request must be clear , concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided . ### consent should be given by any appropriate method enabling a freely given , specific and informed indication of the data subject ' s wishes . consent can be given either by a statement or by a clear affirmative action by the data subject , ensuring that individuals are aware that they give their consent to the processing of personal data , including by ticking a box when visiting an internet website or by any other statement or conduct such as selecting default settings , which clearly indicates in the specific context the data subject ' s agreement . silence or inactivity should not constitute consent . any request to give consent electronically must be clear , concise and not unnecessarily disruptive or burdensome to the data subject and to the use of the service for which it is provided , and should facilitate clear choice .


### where the purpose of further processing is not compatible with the one for which the personal data have been collected , the processing must have a legal basis at least in one of the grounds referred to in points to of paragraph 1 . this shall in particular apply to any change of terms and general conditions of a contract . ### where the purpose of further processing is not compatible with the one for which the personal data have been collected , the processing must have a legal basis at least in one of the grounds referred to paragraph 1 . this shall in particular apply to any change of terms and general conditions of a contract .


### the controller shall bear the burden of proof for the data subject ' s consent to the processing of their personal data for specified purposes . ### where consent is required , the form of consent captured for the processing of a data subject ' s personal data shall be proportionate to the type of data processed , the purpose for the processing and any identified risks , as determined through a data protection impact assessment .


### in the case of a personal data breach , the controller shall without undue delay and , where feasible , not later than 24 hours after having become aware of it , notify the personal data breach to the supervisory authority . the notification to the supervisory authority shall be accompanied by a reasoned justification in cases where it is not made within 24 hours . ### in the case of a personal data breach , the controller shall without undue delay notify the personal data breach to the supervisory authority .


### each natural or legal person shall have the right to a judicial remedy against decisions of a supervisory authority concerning them . ### each natural or legal person , including each data controller and data processor , shall have the right to a judicial remedy against decisions of a supervisory authority concerning or affecting them .


### article 1 of directive 2002 / 58 / ec shall be deleted . ### article 1 , article 2 and article 9 of directive 2002 / 58 / ec shall be deleted .


### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of reaching 75 % of estimated expenditure , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support . ### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support .


### ‘ three party payment card scheme’ means a payment card scheme in which payments are made from a payment account held by the scheme on behalf of the cardholder to a payment account held by the scheme on behalf of the payee , and card based transactions based on the same structure . when a three party payment card scheme licenses other payment service providers for the issuance and / or the acquiring of payment cards , it is considered as a four party payment card scheme ; ### ‘ three party payment card scheme’ means a payment card scheme composed exclusively of payment service providers belonging to a group composed of entities linked by capital where one of the linked entities enjoys effective control over the other linked entities ; or a payment card scheme where a sole payment service provider : - acts or can act as the payment service provider for both the payer and the payee and is exclusively responsible for the management of the scheme , and - licenses other payment service providers to participate in the scheme , and the latter have no right to negotiate fees between or amongst themselves in relation to the scheme although they may establish their own pricing in relation to payers and payees ;


### information exchange , shared responsibility and cooperative efforts between the union and the member states and third countries should be promoted with a view to ensuring sound management of chemicals , whether or not those third countries are parties to the convention . in particular , technical assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition should be provided directly by the commission and the member states , or indirectly via support for projects by non - governmental organisations , especially assistance seeking to enable those countries to implement the convention . ### as a preventive measure , information exchange , shared responsibility and cooperative efforts between the union and the member states and third countries should be promoted with a view to ensuring sound management of chemicals , whether or not those third countries are parties to the convention . in particular , technical assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition should be provided directly by the commission and the member states , or indirectly via support for projects by non - governmental organisations , especially assistance seeking to enable those countries to implement the convention and prevent chemicals having any harmful effects on human health and the environment .


### internal market measures in the field of security of electronic communications , and , more generally , network and information security require different forms of technical and organisational applications by the member states and the commission . the heterogeneous application of these requirements can lead to inefficiencies and can create obstacles to the internal market . this calls for a centre of expertise at european level providing guidance , advice , and when called upon , assistance on issues related to network and information security , which may be relied upon by the member states and the european institutions . the agency can respond to these needs by developing and maintaining a high level of expertise and assisting the member states , the commission and as a consequence the business community in order to help them to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security , thereby contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market . ### internal market measures in the field of security of electronic communications , and , more generally , network and information security require different forms of technical and organisational applications by the member states and the commission . the heterogeneous application of these requirements can lead to inefficiencies and can create obstacles to the internal market . this calls for a centre of expertise at european level providing guidance , advice , and when called upon , assistance on issues related to network and information security , which may be relied upon by the member states and the european institutions . the agency can respond to these needs by developing and maintaining a high level of expertise and assisting the member states , the commission and as a consequence the business community in order to help them to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security , and determine and address network and information security issues , thereby contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market .


### the agency should carry out the tasks conferred on it by present union legislation in the field of electronic communications and , in general , contribute to an enhanced level of security of electronic communications by , among other things , providing expertise and advice , and promoting the exchange of good practices . ### the agency should carry out the tasks conferred on it by present union legislation in the field of electronic communications and , in general , contribute to an enhanced level of security of electronic communications by , among other things , providing expertise and advice , and promoting the exchange of good practices . furthermore , the agency should establish confidence by virtue of its independence , the quality of the advice it delivers and the information it disseminates , and the transparency of its procedures and methods of operating .


### the contribution from participating states mainly represents institutional funding of the nmi and di participating in the selected projects . the contribution from participating states should also include a cash contribution to the administrative costs of empir . a proportion of the union ' s contribution should be allocated to entities other than nmi and di participating in the selected projects . the calculation of the union ' s financial contribution for nmi and di participating in empir projects should ensure that the union ' s contribution to empir does not exceed the contribution of the participating states . considering that the institutional funding of the nmi and di by participating states corresponds to the overheads allocated to the empir projects and not reimbursed by the union ' s contribution , the flat rate for the financing of the eligible indirect costs of the nmi and di should be adapted compared to that set in the regulation no … / 2013 [ laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in ‘ horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation ’ ] . this flat rate should be determined on the basis of the full indirect costs declared as eligible by nmi and di participating in emrp projects , which are stable and constitute a reliable approximation of the indirect costs to be incurred by nmi and di participating in empir projects . since those indirect costs amount to 140% of the total direct eligible costs of nmi and di , except those for subcontracting and in kind contributions free of charge not used on their premises , the flat rate for the financing of indirect costs of nmi and di should be lowered from [ 20% ] in accordance with regulation no … / 2013 to 5% . it is thus appropriate to provide for derogation from article 24 of that regulation for nmi and di . other entities participating in empir projects should be funded in accordance with that regulation . ### the contribution from participating states mainly represents institutional funding of the nmi and di participating in the selected projects . the contribution from participating states should also include a cash contribution to the administrative costs of empir . a proportion of the union ' s contribution should be allocated to entities other than nmi and di participating in the selected projects . the calculation of the union ' s financial contribution for nmi and di participating in empir projects should ensure that the union ' s contribution to empir does not exceed the contribution of the participating states . considering that the institutional funding of the nmi and di by participating states corresponds to the overheads allocated to the empir projects and not reimbursed by the union ' s contribution , the flat rate for the financing of the eligible indirect costs of the nmi and di should be adapted compared to that set in the regulation no … / 2013 [ laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in ‘ horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation ’ ] . this flat rate should be determined on the basis of the full indirect costs declared as eligible by nmi and di participating in emrp projects , which are stable and constitute a reliable approximation of the indirect costs to be incurred by nmi and di participating in empir projects . since those indirect costs amount to 140% of the total direct eligible costs of nmi and di , except those for subcontracting and in kind contributions free of charge not used on their premises , the flat rate for the financing of indirect costs of nmi and di should be lowered from [ 25% ] in accordance with regulation no … / 2013 to 5% . it is thus appropriate to provide for derogation from article 24 of that regulation for nmi and di . other entities participating in empir projects should be funded in accordance with that regulation .