### the work programme shall ensure that a credible proportion of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross - border participation of smes . ### the work programme shall ensure that a substantial proportion of the overall budget is earmarked for specific actions enabling the cross - border participation of smes alone .


### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross - border participation of smes and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action . ### the commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the programme . the commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of member states . in light of the union policy on small and medium enterprises as key to ensuring economic growth , innovation , job creation , and social integration in the union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans - national collaboration , it is of importance that the work programme provide for some of the projects to be set aside for smes ; a substantial proportion of the overall budget should benefit such action .


### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . ### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of environmental , social and economic sustainability .


### the efsi should target projects delivering high societal and economic value . in particular , the efsi should target projects that promote job creation , long - term growth and competitiveness . the efsi should support a wide range of financial products , including equity , debt or guarantees , to best accommodate the needs of the individual project . this wide range of products should allow the efsi to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects . the efsi should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money . the requirement for consistency with state aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use . ### the efsi should target projects delivering high societal and economic value . in particular , the efsi should target projects that promote green job creation , sustainable growth and the green economy . the efsi should support a wide range of financial products , including equity , debt or guarantees , to best accommodate the needs of the individual project . this wide range of products should allow the efsi to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects . the efsi should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money . the requirement for consistency with state aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high environmental and economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives in support of the green economy .


### development of infrastructure , including in the areas of transport , particularly in industrial centres ; energy , in particular energy interconnections ; and digital infrastructure ; ### development of sustainable infrastructure in compliance with the eu ' s long term climate , energy and environment policy goals , including in the areas of low - emission transport , particularly sustainable modes of transport , eco - friendly solutions in industrial centres ; sustainable energy , in particular smart grids , smart meters , energy storage capacities , renewables and energy interconnections ; and digital infrastructure ;


### infrastructure projects in the environmental , natural resources , urban development and social fields ; ### sustainable infrastructure projects in the environmental , natural resources , resource efficiency , urban development and social fields ;


### throughout the economic and financial crisis , the union has made efforts to promote growth , in particular through initiatives set out in the europe 2020 strategy that put in place an approach for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the european investment bank has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the union , partly by way of an increase in capital in january 2013 . further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable investment projects . ### throughout the economic and financial crisis , the union has made efforts to promote growth , in particular through initiatives set out in the europe 2020 strategy that put in place an approach for smart , environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive growth . the european investment bank has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the union , partly by way of an increase in capital in january 2013 . further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable and environmentally sustainable investment projects .


### the efsi should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms . ### the efsi should target projects with clear environmental and societal value added to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance sustainable projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms .


### expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency ; ### expansion of renewable energy , energy savings and efficiency and natural resources ;


### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . ### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be environmentally , socially and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing provided these are clearly intended to support the green and circular economy .


### infrastructure projects in the environmental , natural resources , urban development and social fields ; ### sustainable infrastructure projects in the fields of environmental improvement and protection , biodiversity protection , sustainable use of natural resources and sustainable , high societal value added urban development and mobility ;


### member states have also begun work at national level on establishing and promoting project pipelines for projects of national significance . the information prepared by the commission and the eib should provide links to the accompanying national project pipelines . ### member states have also begun work at national level on establishing and promoting project pipelines for environmentally innovative projects of national significance . the information prepared by the commission and the eib should provide links to the accompanying national project pipelines .


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european solidarity corps would provide a main entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate .


### to partially finance the contribution from the union budget , the available envelopes of the horizon 2020 – the framework programme for research and innovation 2014 - 2020 , provided by regulation no 1291 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council2 , and the connecting europe facility , provided by regulation no 1316 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council3 , should be reduced . those programmes serve purposes that are not replicated by the efsi . however , the reduction of both programmes to finance the guarantee fund is expected to ensure a greater investment in certain areas of their respective mandates than is possible through the existing programmes . the efsi should be able to leverage the eu guarantee to multiply the financial effect within those areas of research , development and innovation and transport , telecommunications and energy infrastructure compared to if the resources had been spent via grants within the planned horizon 2020 and connecting europe facility programmes . it is , therefore , appropriate to redirect part of the funding presently envisaged for those programmes to the benefit of efsi . __________________ 3 regulation no 1316 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 . ### to partially finance the contribution from the union budget , unallocated resources should be used , avoiding to affect programmes already planned with the purpose of investment ; considering the current crisis , in any case programmes aiming at competitiveness for growth and employment should not be affected ;


### “broker ' means any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a member state of the union that carries out services defined under point from the union into the territory of a third country ; ### ' broker ' means any natural person , resident or national of a member state , or legal person or partnership and their subsidiaries , established in a member state , that carries out services defined under point ;


### “broker ' means any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a member state of the union that carries out services defined under point from the union into the territory of a third country ; ### “broker ' means any natural person , resident or national of a member state , or legal person or partnership established in a member state that carries out services defined under point from the union into the territory of a third country or outside the union by a non eu - based subsidiary of an eu company ;


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 40 % target . member states should set their national binding energy efficiency contributions to underpin the union ' s 2030 energy target , which has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 29 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### shall include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose , including by requiring a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing ; ### shall include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose , including by requiring energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing coupled with the necessary financial support via adequate financial instruments ;


### this directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure that the union ' s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates . it lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy , and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 and 2030 . ; ### this directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure that the union ' s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 40 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates , in line with the eu ' s long - term decarbonisation goals and the unfcc paris agreement of december 2015 . it lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy , and provides for the establishment of national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and 2030 . this directive contributes to the implementation of the ‘ energy efficiency first’ principle and ensures that energy efficiency and demand side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity . energy efficiency needs to be considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken .


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall set binding national energy efficiency target contributions expressed in terms of an absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in line with annex - ia , to underpin the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . the union ' s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . in the context of these plans , member states shall treat energy efficiency as infrastructure . ;


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### there should be binding targets at both national and union level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out by a binding 40% energy efficiency target . in addition , member states shall develop national energy plans , including binding national targets , drafted in accordance with regulation xx [ governance of the energy union ] . the clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national targets based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity member states should set their national binding energy efficiency targets taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 849 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 31 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### reflecting technological progress and the growing share of renewable energy sources in the electricity generation sector , the default coefficient for savings in kwh electricity should be reviewed in order to reflect changes in the primary energy factor for electricity . calculations of the pef for electricity are based on annual average values . the physical energy content accounting method is used for nuclear electricity and heat generation and the technical conversion efficiency method is used for electricity and heat generation from fossil fuels and biomass . for non - combustible renewable energy , the method is the direct equivalent based on the total primary energy approach . to calculate the primary energy share for electricity in chp the method set out in annex ii of directive 2012 / 27 / eu is applied . an average market position is used rather than a marginal one . conversion efficiencies are assumed to be 100 % for non - combustible renewables , 10 % for geothermal power stations and 33 % for nuclear power stations . total efficiency for cogeneration is calculated based on the most recent data from eurostat . as for system boundaries the pef is 1 for all energy sources . calculations are based on the most recent version of the primes reference scenario . the pef value is based on the projection for 2020 . the analysis covers the eu member states and norway . the dataset for norway is based on entso - e data . ### the default coefficient for savings in kwh electricity should be carefully analysed and possibly reviewed in order to reflect changes in the primary energy factor for electricity . this factor is applicable for the purposes of this directive only and when energy savings are calculated in primary energy terms using a bottom - up approach based on final energy consumption . for the purpose of eco - design and energy labelling , the commission should develop adequate methodologies in line with the central goals of its application .


### all the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 % of the amount of energy savings referred to in paragraph 1 . member states shall apply and calculate the effect of the options chosen for the periods referred to in points and of paragraph 1 separately : ### member states shall apply the options chosen under paragraph 2 only for the period referred to in point of paragraph 1 and shall calculate the effect of the options chosen for that period . all the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 % of the amount of energy savings referred to in point of paragraph 1 .


### shall include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose , including by requiring a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing ; ### shall include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose , including by requiring energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing and in residential and non - residential buildings that adversely impact air quality ;


### energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy . the reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions , especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the conference of the parties of the united nation framework convention on climate change held in paris in december 2015 . member states should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements . for this purpose member states should be allowed to use calculation methodologies established under directive 2010 / 31 / eu . ### energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy . the reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions , especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the conference of the parties of the united nation framework convention on climate change held in paris in december 2015 . support for renewable energy generated on or in buildings for own use should be complementary and additional to member states ' energy savings requirements under article 7 . therefore , member states should not take into account the amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements .


### in annex iv , footnote 3 is replaced by the following : ' applicable when energy savings are calculated in primary energy terms using a bottom - up approach based on final energy consumption . for savings in kwh electricity member states may apply a default coefficient of 2 , 0 . member states may apply a different coefficient provided they can justify it . ' . ### in annex iv , footnote 3 is replaced by the following : ' applicable for the purpose of this directive only and when energy savings are calculated in primary energy terms using a bottom - up approach based on final energy consumption . for savings in kwh electricity member states may apply a default coefficient of 2 , 5 . member states may apply a different coefficient provided they can justify it . ' .


### in designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings , member states shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty . ### where member states design alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings , they shall prioritise households affected by energy poverty , in social housing and in those buildings that adversely impact air quality .


### article 9a metering , sub - metering and cost allocation for heating and cooling and domestic hot water member states shall ensure that final customers for district heating , district cooling and domestic hot water are provided with competitively priced meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption . where heating and cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from district heating and cooling network , a heat or hot water meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . 2 . in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit . where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . in new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub - paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation , as set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu , individual meters shall always be provided . 3 . where multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings are supplied from district heating or cooling , or where own common heating or cooling systems for such buildings are prevalent , member states shall introduce transparent rules on the allocation of the cost of heating , cooling and hot water consumption in such buildings to ensure transparency and accuracy of accounting for individual consumption including : 4 . for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . meters and cost allocators that have already been installed but which are not remotely readable shall be provided with this capability or be replaced with remotely readable devices by 1 january 2027 , except where the member state in question shows that this is not cost - efficient . ; ### article 9a metering , sub - metering and cost allocation for heating and cooling and domestic hot water member states shall ensure that final customers for district heating , district cooling and domestic hot water are provided with competitively priced meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption . where heating , cooling or hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from a district heating or cooling network , a meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery . 2 . in multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems , individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit where technically feasible , cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings . where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . in new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub - paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation , as set out in directive 2010 / 31 / eu , hot - water meters shall be provided , where technically feasible , cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings and while ensuring that this does not increase the risk of energy poverty . 3 . where multi - apartment and multi - purpose buildings are supplied from district heating or cooling , or where own common heating or cooling systems for such buildings are prevalent , member states shall introduce and make public transparent national rules on the allocation of the cost of heating , cooling and hot water consumption in such buildings to ensure transparency and accuracy of accounting for individual consumption including : 4 . for the purposes of this article , as of 1 january 2020 meters and heat cost allocators installed shall be remotely readable devices . the conditions regarding technical feasibility and cost effectiveness set out in the first and second subparagraphs of paragraph 2 shall continue to apply . meters and heat cost allocators that have already been installed but which are not remotely readable shall be provided with this capability or be replaced with remotely readable devices by 1 january 2027 , except where the member state in question shows that this is not cost - efficient . ;


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall set binding national energy efficiency targets which shall cumulatively be in line with the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting the level of their targets , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 129 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 825 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those targets to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ;


### may permit obligated parties to count towards their obligation certified energy savings achieved by energy service providers or other third parties including when obligated parties promote measures through other state - approved bodies or through public authorities that may or may not involve formal partnerships and may be in combination with other sources of finance . where member states so permit , they shall ensure that an approval process is in place which is clear , transparent and open to all market actors , and which aims at minimising the costs of certification ; ### may permit obligated parties to count towards their obligation certified energy savings achieved by energy service providers or other third parties including when obligated parties promote measures through other state - approved bodies or through public authorities that may or may not involve formal partnerships and may be in combination with other sources of finance . where member states so permit , they shall ensure that an accredited approval process is in place which is clear , transparent , participative and open to all market actors , and which aims at minimising the costs of certification ;


### in addition to the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 , the gross annual salary resulting from the monthly or annual salary specified in the work contract or binding job offer shall not be inferior to the salary threshold set and published for that purpose by the member states . the salary threshold set by the member states shall be at least 1 . 0 times but not higher than 1 . 4 times the average gross annual salary in the member state concerned . ### in addition to the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 , the gross annual salary resulting from the monthly or annual salary specified in the work contract or binding job offer shall not be inferior to the wages which apply , or would apply , to a union worker from the same profession or the same sector in the member state concerned .


### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , the ipa programming framework shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure of the committee referred to in article 16 . ### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , the ipa programming framework shall be adopted by the commission by means of a delegated act as referred to in article 14 .


### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels ; ### to reinforce the effectiveness and transparency of public administration , bolster administrative capacities and support structural reforms and good governance at all level , from national to regional and local ;


### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society . ### to strengthen economic and social development and cooperation including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development , harmonisation of sanitary and phytosanitary standards and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society .


### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society . ### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reduce poverty and social exclusion , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society .


### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . ### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities , addressing inequalities and poverty and promoting the transition from institutional to family and community based care . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as inclusive and non - segregated early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion should not be supported ;


### the objectives of an instrument for pre - accession are substantially distinct from the general objectives of union external action as this instrument aims to prepare the beneficiaries listed in annex i for future membership of the union and support their accession process . it is therefore essential to have a dedicated instrument in support of enlargement , while ensuring its complementarity with the general objectives of union external action and in particular with the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument . ### the objectives of an instrument for pre - accession are complementary to , but distinct from , the general objectives of union external action as this instrument aims to prepare the beneficiaries listed in annex i for future membership of the union and support their accession process . it is therefore essential to have a dedicated instrument in support of enlargement , while ensuring its complementarity with the general objectives of union external action and in particular with the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument .


### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels ; ### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration , ensure the independence of judges , the rule of law , the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels , including in the field of public procurement , state - aid , competition , foreign investments and intellectual property ;


### in accordance with the principle of participatory democracy , parliamentary oversight in each beneficiary listed in annex i should be encouraged by the commission . ### in accordance with the principle of participatory democracy , parliamentary oversight and the proactive role of national parliaments in the eu accession process and compliance with the accession criteria in each beneficiary listed in annex i should be encouraged by the commission , in close cooperation with the european parliament .


### strengthening the rule of law , including the fight against corruption and organised crime , and good governance , including public administration reform , remain key challenges in most of the beneficiaries listed in annex i and are essential in order for beneficiaries to come closer to the union and later to fully assume the obligations of union membership . in view of the longer - term nature of the reforms pursued in those areas and the need to build up track records , financial assistance under this regulation should address the requirements placed on the beneficiaries listed in annex i as early as possible . ### strengthening the rule of law , including the fight against corruption , money laundering and organised crime , and good governance , including public administration reform , the independence of the judiciary , transparency , public procurement , competition , state aid , intellectual property and foreign investments remain key challenges in most of the beneficiaries listed in annex 1 and are essential in order for the beneficiaries to come closer to the union and later to fully assume the obligations of union membership .


### it is in the union ' s interest to assist the beneficiaries listed in annex i in their efforts to reform with a view to union membership . assistance should be managed with a strong focus on results and with incentives for those who demonstrate their commitment to reform through efficient implementation of pre - accession assistance and progress towards meeting the membership criteria . ### it is in the union ' s interest to assist the beneficiaries listed in annex i in their efforts to reform with a view to union membership . assistance should be managed with a strong focus on concrete results and with significant incentives for those who demonstrate their commitment to reform through efficient implementation of pre - accession assistance and progress towards meeting the membership criteria . it is important not only to assess the adoption of reforms by beneficiaries but to take account of their actual implementation .


### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . the role of civil society should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of union assistance . ### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . civil society organizations should be both part of the design , monitoring and evaluation of the programmes implemented through government bodies and be direct beneficiaries of union assistance ;


### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels ; ### to reinforce the effectiveness and transparency of public administration and support structural reforms , good governance and efforts to combat corruption at all levels ;


### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . the role of civil society should be enhanced both in programmes implemented through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of union assistance . ### the commission and the member states should ensure compliance , coherence , and complementarity of their assistance , in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle . the necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity , including through regular consultations , with other donors . in line with the principle of inclusive partnership as set out in regulation . . . / . . . [ ndici regulation ] and regulation . . . / . . . [ common provisions regulation ] , civil society organisations should be part of both the design , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the programmes implemented through government bodies and be direct beneficiaries of union assistance .


### the enlargement policy of the union is an investment in peace , security and stability in europe . it provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the union and the aspiring member states . the prospect of union membership has a powerful transformative effect , embedding positive democratic , political , economic and societal change . ### the enlargement policy of the union is an investment in peace , security , prosperity and stability in europe . it provides increased economic and trade opportunities to the mutual benefit of the union and the aspiring member states . the prospect of union membership has the potential to produce powerful transformative effects and to embed positive democratic , political , economic and societal change .


### the ipa programming framework shall take relevant national strategies and sector policies into due account . ### the ipa programming framework shall take relevant national strategies , sector policies and the resolutions of the european parliament into due account .


### strengthening the rule of law , including the fight against corruption and organised crime , and good governance , including public administration reform , remain key challenges in most of the beneficiaries listed in annex i and are essential in order for beneficiaries to come closer to the union and later to fully assume the obligations of union membership . in view of the longer - term nature of the reforms pursued in those areas and the need to build up track records , financial assistance under this regulation should address the requirements placed on the beneficiaries listed in annex i as early as possible . ### strengthening the rule of law , including the fight against corruption and organised crime , and good governance , including public administration reform , remain key challenges and are essential in order for beneficiaries to come closer to the union and later to fully assume the obligations of union membership . in view of the longer - term nature of the reforms pursued in those areas and the need to build up track records , financial assistance under this regulation should address the requirements placed on the beneficiaries listed in annex i as early as possible .


### each year , by 31 january at the latest , and for the first time by 31 january [ &#8230 ; the first january following the entry into force of this regulation ] member states shall communicate to the commission the number of authorisations for regular services issued the previous year and the total number of authorisations for regular services valid on 31 december of that year . that information shall be given separately for each member state of destination of the regular service . member states shall also communicate to the commission the data concerning cabotage operations , in the form of special regular services and occasional services , carried out during the previous year by resident carriers . ### every two years , and for the first time by 31 january [ &#8230 ; the first january following the entry into force of this regulation ] member states shall communicate to the commission the number of authorisations for regular services issued the previous year and the total number of authorisations for regular services valid at the end of the reporting period of that year . that information shall be given separately for each member state of destination of the regular service . member states shall also communicate to the commission the data concerning cabotage operations , in the form of special regular services , carried out during the previous year by resident carriers .


### crop quality traits . ### crop quality .


### the cycles and test referred to under headings 4 . 1 - 4 . 3 below shall be carried out on a representative sample of the product at least every 3 months on behalf of the manufacturer , in order to verify conformity with ### the cycles and test referred to under headings 4 . 1 - 4 . 3 below shall be carried out on a representative sample of the product at least every six months in the case of continuous operation of the plant or every year for the periodic production on behalf of the manufacturer , in order to verify conformity with


### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state have sufficient reason to believe that a ce marked fertilising product presents an unacceptable risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment , they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose . ### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state have sufficient reason to believe that a ce marked fertilising product presents an unacceptable risk to human health and safety or to the environment , they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose .


### the report shall be submitted at least five days in advance of placing those products on the market . ### the report shall be submitted at least seven days in advance of placing those products on the market . list of competent authorities of member states shall be provided in annex va and available on the ec website .


### manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for ce marked fertilising products that are part of a series production to remain in conformity with this regulation . changes in production method or characteristics of those fertilising products and changes in the harmonised standards , common specifications referred to in article 13 or other technical specifications by reference to which conformity of a ce marked fertilising product is declared shall be adequately taken into account . ### manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for ce marked fertilising products that are part of a series production to remain in conformity with this regulation . changes in characteristics of those fertilising products and changes in the harmonised standards , common specifications referred to in article 13 or other technical specifications by reference to which conformity of a ce marked fertilising product is declared shall be adequately taken into account .


### –0 , 5% by mass of total sodium oxide . ### –from 0 , 5% to 5% by mass of total sodium oxide .


### an inorganic macronutrient fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants with one or more of the following macronutrients : nitrogen , phosphorus , potassium , magnesium , calcium , sulphur or sodium . ### an mineral macronutrient fertiliser shall be aimed at providing plants with one or more of the following macronutrients : primary : nitrogen , phosphorus , and potassium . secondary : magnesium , calcium , sulphur or sodium . the declarable nitrogen content is given by the sum of ammoniacal n , nitric n , ureic n , n from urea formaldehyde , n from isobutylidene diurea , n from crotonylidene diurea . the declarable primary and secondary content is given by the p2o5 , k2o , mgo , cao , so3 , and na2o form . new forms can be added after a scientific examination .


### an inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser other than an organic or organo - mineral fertiliser . ### a mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser containing nutrients in a mineral form or processed into a mineral form . calcium cyanamide , urea and its condensation and association products shall be considered as containing nutrients in a mineral form .


### powder , where at least 90% of the product can pass through a sieve with a mesh of 10 mm , or ### powder , where at least 90% of the product can pass through a sieve with a mesh of 1 mm , or


### –0 , 75% by mass of total calcium oxide , ### –2% by mass of total calcium oxide ,


### a ce marked fertilising product may contain a compliant urease inhibitor , as referred to in pfc 5 of annex i , only if at least 50% of the total nitrogen content of the fertilising product consists of the nitrogen form urea . ### a ce marked fertilising product may contain a compliant urease inhibitor , as referred to in pfc 5 of annex i , only if at least 50% of the total nitrogen content of the fertilising product consists of the nitrogen form ammonium or ammonium and urea .


### –2% by mass of total nitrogen , ### –2 , 5 % by mass of total nitrogen , or


### - lead 150 mg / kg dry matter . ### - lead 20 mg / kg dry matter .


### - 5% by mass of total sulphur trioxide , or ### - 5% by mass of total sulphur trioxide ,


### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . their content should therefore be limited in such products . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing . ### impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing .


### an inorganic fertiliser shall be a fertiliser other than an organic or organo - mineral fertiliser . ### a mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser containing nutrients in a mineral form or processed into a mineral form from animal or plant origin . urea and its condensation and association products shall be considered as containing nutrients in a mineral form .


### - 1 , 5% by mass of total sulphur trioxide , or ### - 5% by mass of total sulphur trioxide ,


### –3% by mass of total nitrogen , ### –1 , 5% by mass of total nitrogen ,


### a straight solid inorganic macronutrient fertiliser shall have a declared content of not more than one nutrient . ### a straight solid mineral macronutrient fertiliser shall have a declared content of not more than one primary nutrient , phosphorus , and potassium ) .


### ' cargo handling services ' means the organisation and handling of cargo between the carrying waterborne vessel and the shore be it for import , export or transit of the cargo , including the processing , transporting and temporary storage of the cargo on the relevant cargo handling terminal and directly related to the transporting of the cargo , but excluding warehousing , stripping , repackaging or any other value added services related to the handled cargo ; ### ' cargo handling services ' means the organisation and handling of cargo between the carrying waterborne vessel and the shore be it for import , export or transit of the cargo , including the processing , transporting and temporary storage of the cargo on the relevant cargo handling terminal and directly related to the transporting of the cargo , but excluding , unless otherwise established by the member state , warehousing , stripping , repackaging or any other value added services related to the handled cargo ;


### member states may decide to impose public service obligations related to port services on providers in order to ensure the following : ### member states may decide to impose public service obligations related to port services on providers in order to ensure at least one of the following services :


### ' mooring ' means the berthing and un - berthing services required for a waterborne vessel being anchored or otherwise fastened to the shore in the port or in the waterways access to the port ; ### ' mooring ' means the safe berthing and un - berthing services required for a vessel ;


### ' port service contract ' means a formal and legally binding agreement between a provider of port service and a competent authority whereby this body designates a provider of port service to provide port services following a procedure to limit the number of providers of port services ; ### ' port service contract ' means a formal and legally binding agreement between a provider of port service and the managing body or a competent authority ;


### in the event of a disruption of port services for which public service obligations are imposed or when an immediate risk of such a situation occurs , the competent authority may take an emergency measure . the emergency measure may take the form of a direct award so as to attribute the service to a different provider for a period up to one year . during that time period , the competent authority shall either launch a new procedure to select a provider of port service in accordance with article 7 or shall apply article 9 . ### in the event of a disruption of port services for which public service obligations are imposed or when an immediate risk of such a situation occurs , the competent authority may take an emergency measure . the emergency measure may take the form of a direct award so as to attribute the service to a different provider for a period up to one year . collective actions shall not be deemed to constitute interruptions of port services warranting emergency measures , provided that the managing body of the port or the competent authority ensures that the essential basic public services offered by the port are performed at all times and in all circumstances .


### it has notified the commission and the member state in which the broadcaster is established of its intention to take such measures while substantiating the grounds on which it bases its assessment ; ### it has notified the commission and the member state in which the media service provider is established of its intention to take such measures while substantiating the grounds on which it bases its assessment ;


### assesses that a broadcaster under the jurisdiction of another member state provides a television broadcast which is wholly or mostly directed towards its territory ; ### in article 4 , point b , is replaced by the following : assesses that a media service provider under the jurisdiction of another member state provides an audiovisual media service which is wholly or mostly directed towards its territory ;


### it shall be composed of national independent regulatory authorities in the field of audiovisual media services . they shall be represented by the heads or by nominated high level representatives of the national regulatory authority with primary responsibility for overseeing audiovisual media services , or in cases where there is no national regulatory authority , by other representatives as chosen through their procedures . a commission representative shall participate in the group meetings . ### it shall be composed of independent national regulatory authorities or equivalent public bodies with primary responsibility for overseeing audiovisual media services , in the sense of article 29 . each independent national regulatory authority or equivalent public body shall appoint a high - level representative to erga , who shall be heard by the european parliament previously to his / her appointment . these representatives shall endeavour to ensure that erga carries out its tasks impartially , transparently , and in the best interests of the union . the commission shall appoint a senior - level liaison representative to erga .


### audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such . surreptitious audiovisual commercial communication shall be prohibited ; ### in paragraph 1 , point a is replaced by the following : audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such by viewers . any kind of surreptitious audiovisual commercial communication shall therefore be prohibited ;


### the daily proportion of television advertising spots and teleshopping spots within the period between 7 : 00 and 23 : 00 shall not exceed 20 % . ### the proportion of television advertising spots and teleshopping spots within a given clock hour between 7 : 00 and 23 : 00 shall not exceed 20 % .


### in article 5 , point is replaced by the following : the member state having jurisdiction over the media service providers and the competent regulatory authorities or supervisory bodies . ; ### in article 5 , point is replaced by the following : member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers and video sharing platform under their jurisdiction shall make easily and effectively accessible to the recipients of a service at least the following information : the name of the media service provider ; the geographical address at which the media service provider is established ; the details of the media service provider or video sharing platform , including its electronic mail address or website , which allow it to be contacted rapidly in a direct and effective manner ; the member state having jurisdiction over the media service provider or video sharing platform and the competent regulatory authorities or supervisory bodies . any other member states where the media service provider or video sharing platform maintains production or editorial activities . ;


### in article 20 , paragraph 2 , the first sentence is replaced by the following : the transmission of films made for television , cinematographic works and news programmes may be interrupted by television advertising and / or teleshopping once for each scheduled period of at least 20 minutes . ### in article 20 , paragraph 2 , is replaced by the following : the transmission of films made for television cinematographic works and news programmes may be interrupted by television advertising once for each scheduled period of at least 45 minutes . the transmission of children ' s programmes targeting adolescents ' audience may be interrupted by television advertising once for each scheduled period of at least 60 minutes , provided that the scheduled duration of the programme is greater than 60 minutes . no television advertising shall be inserted during programmes targeting a children ' s audience and religious services . member states shall ensure that broadcasters will keep detailed records of the effective programming and use of the whole commercial spaces with the clear indication of the type of commercial communication effectively broadcasted and shall make them effectively and easily accessible to the public .


### member states shall encourage co - regulation and self - regulation through codes of conduct adopted at national level in the fields coordinated by this directive to the extent permitted by their legal systems . those codes shall be such that they are broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the member states concerned . the codes of conduct shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives . they shall provide for regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at . they shall provide for effective enforcement , including when appropriate effective and proportionate sanctions . ### without prejudice to their duty to uphold , amend or adopt regulatory measures implementing the obligations laid down in this directive , member states may authorise co - regulatory and / or self - regulatory initiatives arising in sub - fields coordinated by this directive characterised by significant technological and / or commercial innovation , to the extent permitted by their legal systems . member states shall verify that these co - regulation or self - regulation initiatives , which may include codes of conduct , shall be broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the member states concerned . co - regulation and self - regulation initiatives shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives . they shall provide for regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at . they shall provide mechanisms for ensuring actual self - enforcement . the authorisation granted for co - regulatory and / or self - regulatory initiatives shall be regularly reviewed in the light of the preceding requirements , and taking into account technological development .


### it is appropriate to involve the video - sharing platform providers as much as possible when implementing the appropriate measures to be taken pursuant to this directive . co - regulation should therefore be encouraged . with a view to ensuring a clear and consistent approach in this regard across the union , member states should not be entitled to require video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred than the ones provided for in this directive . however , it should remain possible for member states to take such stricter measures where that content is illegal , provided that they comply with articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , and to take measures with respect to content on websites containing or disseminating child pornography , as required by and allowed under article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and the council35 . it should also remain possible for video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures on a voluntary basis . __________________ 35 directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography , and replacing council framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha . ### it is appropriate to involve the video - sharing platform providers as much as possible when implementing the appropriate measures to be taken pursuant to this directive . co - regulation could therefore be envisaged . with a view to ensuring a clear and consistent approach in this regard across the union , member states should not be entitled to require video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred than the ones provided for in this directive . __________________ 35 directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography , and replacing council framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha .


### manifestly , seriously and gravely infringes articles 6 or 12 , or both ; ### manifestly , seriously and gravely infringes article 6 , 7 , 9 , 10 , 11 or 12 ; or ;


### directive 2010 / 13 / eu should remain applicable only to those services the principal purpose of which is the provision of programmes in order to inform , entertain or educate . the principal purpose requirement should be also considered to be met if the service has audiovisual content and form which is dissociable from the main activity of the service provider , such as stand - alone parts of online newspapers featuring audiovisual programmes or user - generated videos where those parts can be considered dissociable from their main activity . social media services are not included , except if they provide a service that falls under the definition of a video - sharing platform . a service should be considered to be merely an indissociable complement to the main activity as a result of the links between the audiovisual offer and the main activity . as such , channels or any other audiovisual services under the editorial responsibility of a provider may constitute audiovisual media services in themselves , even if they are offered in the framework of a video - sharing platform which is characterised by the absence of editorial responsibility . in such cases , it will be up to the providers with editorial responsibility to abide by the provisions of this directive . ### directive 2010 / 13 / eu should remain applicable only to those services the principal purpose of which is the provision of programmes in order to inform , entertain or educate . the principal purpose requirement should be also considered to be met if the service has audiovisual content and form which is objectively dissociable from the main activity of the service provider , such as stand - alone parts of online newspapers featuring audiovisual programmes or user - generated videos where those parts can be considered objectively dissociable from their main activity . such objectivity could be achieved combining two perspectives : the perception by viewers and the intention of providers . social media services are not included , except if they provide a service that falls under the definition of a video - sharing platform . a service should be considered to be merely an indissociable complement to the main activity as a result of the links between the audiovisual offer and the main activity . as such , channels or any other audiovisual services under the editorial responsibility of a provider may constitute audiovisual media services in themselves , even if they are offered in the framework of a video - sharing platform which is characterised by the absence of editorial responsibility . in such cases , it will be up to the providers with editorial responsibility to abide by the provisions of this directive .


### protect minors from content which may impair their physical , mental or moral development ; ### protect minors from content which may impair their physical , mental or moral development or the physical , mental or moral integrity of elderly people and vulnerable categories , according to articles 6 a and 12 ;


### audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such . surreptitious audiovisual commercial communication shall be prohibited ; ### in paragraph 1 , point a is replaced by the following : audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such and distinguishable from editorial content , without prejudice to articles 10 and 11 ;


### while this directive does not increase the overall amount of admissible advertising time during the period from 7 : 00 to 23 : 00 , it is important for broadcasters to have more flexibility and to be able to decide when to place advertising in order to maximise advertisers ' demand and viewers ' flow . the hourly limit should thus be abolished while a daily limit of 20% of advertising within the period from 7 : 00 to 23 : 00 should be introduced . ### the hourly limit for advertising should be restricted to an hour limit of 15% .


### they shall not directly encourage the purchase or rental of goods or services ; ### they shall not encourage the purchase or rental of goods or services ;


### isolated advertising and teleshopping spots , other than in transmissions of sports events , shall remain the exception . ' ### in article 19 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : 2 . isolated advertising and teleshopping spots , other than in transmissions of sports events , shall remain the exception and shall not impair the integrity of such events and programmes . '


### member states shall ensure by appropriate means that audiovisual media services provided by media service providers under their jurisdiction do not contain any incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . ; ### member states shall ensure by appropriate means that audiovisual media services provided by media service providers or video sharing platforms under their jurisdiction do not contain any incitement to violence or hatred , in particular when directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group which may entail a discrimination as provided for in article 21 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ;


### member states and the commission shall encourage the development of self - and co - regulatory codes of conduct regarding inappropriate audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . those codes should be used to effectively limit the exposure of minors to audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . ### member states shall adopt measures to minimise the exposure of adolescents to commercial communications of alcoholic beverages . commercial communications preceding , following or interrupting programmes targeting adolescents ' audience between 7 : 00 and 23 : 00 shall be prohibited . without prejudice to the adoption of regulatory measures , member states and the commission shall encourage the development of self - and co - regulatory initiatives , including code of conducts , to further minimise the exposure of adolescents to such commercial communications accompanying or included in programmes with a significant minors ' audience .


### by [ date – no later than four years after adoption ] at the latest , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall submit to the european parliament , to the council and to the european economic and social committee a report on the application of this directive . ### by [ date – no later than four years after adoption ] at the latest , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall submit to the european parliament , to the council and to the european economic and social committee a report on the application of this directive . this report shall include specific sections assessing in detail the actual achievements and difficulties encountered in the field of audiovisual media services regarding : limitation of public exposure to commercial communications , with particular regard to minors and other vulnerable categories and overall respect of this directive , respect of the internal market rules , all dimensions of pluralism , with particular regard to information , politics and society , effective implementation of public service obligations , removal of barriers to accessibility , application of co - regulation and self - regulation through national level codes and equivalent instruments , where adopted , and the extent to which these tools demonstrate actual capability to achieve the goals of the directive , operational capability demonstrated by inras or equivalent public bodies , operational capability demonstrated by erga and by the contact committee , more stringent rules established by individual member states and their application record , the actual implementation by member states of the provisions concerning the right to reply .


### ' article 8 member states shall ensure that media service providers under their jurisdiction do not transmit cinematographic works outside periods agreed with the rights holders . ' ### article 8 is replaced by the following : ‘ article 8 member states shall ensure that media service providers under their jurisdiction do not transmit cinematographic works outside periods agreed with the rights holders , without prejudice to the rights of the authors , creators and performers . member states shall encourage authors , creators and performers to make use of creative commons licences . '


### ‘ programme’ means a set of moving images with or without sound constituting an individual item within a schedule or a catalogue established by a media service provider , including feature - length films , videos of short duration , sports events , situation comedies , documentaries , children’s programmes and original drama ; ### ‘ programme’ means a set of moving images with or without sound constituting an individual item within a schedule or a catalogue established by a media service provider , including feature - length films and videos of short duration , regarding length ; regarding content , possible examples include sports events , situation comedies , documentaries , children’s programmes and original drama , etc . ;


### draft union codes of conduct referred to in articles 6a , 9 and 9 and amendments or extensions to existing union codes of conduct shall be submitted to the commission by the signatories of these codes . ### draft union co - regulation and self - regulation initiatives referred to in articles 6a , 9 and 9 and amendments or extensions to existing union codes of conduct shall be submitted to the commission , by the signatories of these initiatives .


### it has respected the rights of defence of the broadcaster concerned and , in particular , has given the broadcaster the opportunity to express its views on the alleged circumvention and the measures the notifying member states intends to take ; ### it has respected the rights of defence of the media service provider concerned and , in particular , has given the media service provider the opportunity to express its views on the alleged circumvention and the measures the notifying member states intends to take ;


### sponsorship represents an important means of financing audiovisual media services or programmes while promoting a legal or physical person ' s name , trade mark , image , activities or products . as such , for sponsorship to constitute a valuable form of advertising technique for advertisers and audiovisual media service providers , sponsorship announcements can contain promotional references to the goods or services of the sponsor , while not directly encouraging the purchase of the goods and services . sponsorship announcements should continue to clearly inform the viewers of the existence of a sponsorship agreement . the content of sponsored programmes should not be influenced in such a way as to affect the audiovisual media service provider ' s editorial independence . ### sponsorship represents a mean of financing audiovisual media services or programmes while promoting a legal or physical person ' s name , trade mark , image , activities or products . sponsorship can contain promotional references to the goods or services of the sponsor , on condition that does not encourage the purchase of the goods and services . sponsorship announcements should continue to clearly inform the viewers of the existence of a sponsorship agreement . the content of sponsored programmes should not be influenced in such a way as to affect the audiovisual media service provider ' s editorial independence .


### it shall be composed of national independent regulatory authorities in the field of audiovisual media services . they shall be represented by the heads or by nominated high level representatives of the national regulatory authority with primary responsibility for overseeing audiovisual media services , or in cases where there is no national regulatory authority , by other representatives as chosen through their procedures . a commission representative shall participate in the group meetings . ### it shall be composed of independent national regulatory authorities or equivalent public bodies with primary responsibility for overseeing audiovisual media services , in the sense of article 29 . each independent national regulatory authority or equivalent public body shall appoint a high - level representative to erga , who shall be heard by the european parliament previously to his / her appointment . these representatives shall endeavour to ensure that erga carries out its tasks impartially , transparently , and in the best interests of the union . the commission shall appoint a senior - level liaison representative to erga .


### member states shall encourage co - regulation and self - regulation through codes of conduct adopted at national level in the fields coordinated by this directive to the extent permitted by their legal systems . those codes shall be such that they are broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the member states concerned . the codes of conduct shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives . they shall provide for regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at . they shall provide for effective enforcement , including when appropriate effective and proportionate sanctions . ### without prejudice to their duty to uphold , amend or adopt regulatory measures implementing the obligations laid down in this directive , member states may authorise co - regulatory and / or self - regulatory initiatives arising in sub - fields coordinated by this directive characterised by significant technological and / or commercial innovation , to the extent permitted by their legal systems . member states shall verify that these co - regulation or self - regulation initiatives , which may include codes of conduct , shall be broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the member states concerned . co - regulation and self - regulation initiatives shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives . they shall provide for regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at . they shall provide mechanisms for ensuring actual self - enforcement . the authorisation granted for co - regulatory and / or self - regulatory initiatives shall be regularly reviewed in the light of the preceding requirements , and taking into account technological development .


### audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such . surreptitious audiovisual commercial communication shall be prohibited ; ### in paragraph 1 , point a is replaced by the following : audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such by viewers . any kind of surreptitious audiovisual commercial communication shall therefore be prohibited ;


### it may contact the member state having jurisdiction with a view to achieving a mutually satisfactory solution to any problems posed . on receipt of a substantiated request by the first member state , the member state having jurisdiction shall request the broadcaster to comply with the rules of general public interest in question . the member state having jurisdiction shall inform the first member state of the results obtained following this request within 2 months . either member state may invite the contact committee established pursuant to article 29 to examine the case . ### in article 4 , subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following : it may contact the member state having jurisdiction with a view to achieving a mutually satisfactory solution to any problems posed . on receipt of a substantiated request by the first member state , the member state having jurisdiction shall request the media service provider to comply with the rules of general public interest in question . the member state having jurisdiction shall inform the first member state of the results obtained following this request within 2 months . either member state may invite the contact committee established pursuant to article 29 to examine the case .


### audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages shall not be aimed specifically at minors and shall not encourage immoderate consumption of such beverages ; ### in paragraph 1 , point e is replaced by the following : all forms of audiovisual commercial communications that feature and / or promote gambling , gaming and collection of bets shall be prohibited ;


### assesses that a broadcaster under the jurisdiction of another member state provides a television broadcast which is wholly or mostly directed towards its territory ; ### in article 4 , point b , is replaced by the following : assesses that a media service provider under the jurisdiction of another member state provides an audiovisual media service which is wholly or mostly directed towards its territory ;


### there is currently an imbalance in the performance of customs control by member states . this imbalance is due both to geographic differences between member states and in their respective capacities and resources . the ability of member states to react to challenges generated by the constantly evolving global business models and supply chains depend not only on the human component but also on the availability of modern and reliable customs control equipment . the provision of equivalent customs control equipment is therefore an important element in addressing the existing imbalance . it will improve equivalence in the performance of customs controls throughout member states and thereby avoid the diversion of the flows of goods towards the weakest points . ### there is currently an imbalance in the performance of customs control by member states . this imbalance is due both to geographic differences between member states , their respective capacities and resources , and different administrative cultures , but in some cases it is also due to a precise intention by custom authorities to favour their entry point at the detriment of other eu ports .


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days on average per year during the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


### the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days ; and ### the fishing activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 30 consecutive days ; and


### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; ### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities , whilst taking proper account of the socioeconomic aspects and in keeping with the objectives of economic , social and territorial cohesion ;


### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days in each of the last three calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ; ### the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 90 days in each of the last two calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support ;


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


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


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


### it shall apply from [ date : 6 months following the day of its publication ] . ### it shall apply from [ date : 12 months following the day of its publication ] .


### service providers should ensure that their subscribers are properly informed about the conditions of enjoyment of online content services in member states other than the member state of residence of the subscribers . the regulation enables right holders to require that the service provider make use of effective means in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with this regulation . it is necessary , however , to ensure that the required means are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this purpose . examples of the necessary technical and organisational measures may include sampling of ip address instead of constant monitoring of location , transparent information to the individuals about the methods used for the verification and its purposes , and appropriate security measures . considering that for purposes of the verification what matters is not the location , but rather , in which member state the subscriber is accessing the service , precise location data should not be collected and processed for this purpose . similarly , where authentication of a subscriber is sufficient in order to deliver the service provided , identification of the subscriber should not be required . ### service providers should ensure that their subscribers are properly informed about the conditions of enjoyment of online content services in member states other than the member state of residence of the subscribers . the regulation enables right holders to require that the service provider make use of effective means in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with this regulation . it is necessary , however , to ensure that the required means are non - intrusive for consumers , highly respectful of their privacy rights , non - burdensome for providers , reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this purpose . notably , they should take into account that a reasonable balance must be found between the capability of the verification system to detect any practices of cross - border access not authorized by this regulation , and the comprehensive operational cost for providers carrying out those verifications . considering that for purposes of the verification what matters is not the specific physical location of the subscriber , but rather , in which member state she or he is accessing the service , precise location data should not be collected , transmitted , processed or stored for this purpose . similarly , where authentication of the subscriber is sufficient in order to deliver the service provided , her or his identification should not be required . the verification process should be designed to ensure privacy and data protection of the subscriber in every moment , in a non - cumulative way , using as far as possible information already lawfully available to the provider , and in any case the lightest and simplest methods available .


### without payment of money provided that the subscriber ' s member state of residence is verified by the provider ; ### without payment of money provided that the subscriber ' s member state of residence is effectively verified by the provider ;


### service providers should ensure that their subscribers are properly informed about the conditions of enjoyment of online content services in member states other than the member state of residence of the subscribers . the regulation enables right holders to require that the service provider make use of effective means in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with this regulation . it is necessary , however , to ensure that the required means are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this purpose . examples of the necessary technical and organisational measures may include sampling of ip address instead of constant monitoring of location , transparent information to the individuals about the methods used for the verification and its purposes , and appropriate security measures . considering that for purposes of the verification what matters is not the location , but rather , in which member state the subscriber is accessing the service , precise location data should not be collected and processed for this purpose . similarly , where authentication of a subscriber is sufficient in order to deliver the service provided , identification of the subscriber should not be required . ### service providers should ensure that their subscribers are properly informed about the conditions of enjoyment of online content services in member states other than the member state of residence of the subscribers . the regulation requires the service provider to make use of effective means in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with this regulation . it is necessary , however , to ensure that the required means of verification and authentication are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this purpose . examples of the necessary technical and organisational measures may include sampling of ip address instead of constant monitoring of location , transparent information to the individuals about the methods used for the verification and its purposes , and appropriate security measures . considering that for purposes of the verification what matters is not the location , but rather , in which member state the subscriber is accessing the service , precise location data should not be collected and processed for this purpose . similarly , where authentication of a subscriber is sufficient in order to deliver the service provided , identification of the subscriber should not be required .


### the provider of an online content service shall enable a subscriber who is temporarily present in a member state to access and use the online content service . ### the provider of an online content service against payment of money shall enable a subscriber who is temporarily present in a member state to access and use the online content service .


### since the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers relying , inter alia , on the free movement of services and persons , it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music , games , films or sporting events not only in their member state of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other member states of the union . therefore , barriers that hamper access and use of such online content services cross border should be eliminated . ### the development of a european identity and citizenship also relies on the smooth functioning of an area without internal frontiers where the free movement of services and persons is guaranteed and encouraged . it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music , games , films or sporting events not only in their member state of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other member states of the union for such purposes as leisure , business or study . therefore , barriers that hamper access and use of such online content services cross border should be eliminated .