### if necessary , at the request of the requesting court , the person to be heard or the judge in the requested member state participating in the hearing , the central body or the competent authority referred to in article 3 shall ensure that the person to be heard or the judge are assisted by an interpreter . ; ### if necessary , at the request of the requesting court , the person to be heard or the judge in the requested member state participating in the hearing , the central body or the competent authority referred to in article 3 shall ensure that the person to be heard or the judge are assisted by an accredited and qualified interpreter .


### diplomatic officers or consular agents of a member state may , in the territory of another member state and within the area where they exercise their functions , take evidence without the need for a prior request pursuant to article 17 , by hearing nationals of the member state which they represent without compulsion in the context of proceedings pending in the courts of the member state which they represent . ’ ; ### diplomatic officers or consular agents of a member state may , by way of derogation or with express authorisation , in the territory of another member state in which they are duly accredited , and within the area where they exercise their functions , take evidence confidentially , on presentation of their authorisation , by hearing nationals of the member state which they represent , without compulsion in the context of proceedings pending in the courts of the member state which they represent , provided that the person to be heard cooperates voluntarily .


### digital evidence taken in a member state in accordance with its law shall not be denied the quality of evidence in other member states solely due to its digital nature . ; ### digital evidence taken in a member state in accordance with its law shall not be denied the quality of evidence in other member states solely due to its digital nature . any refusal must be justified and state the reasons on which it is based .


### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient . ### recent experience has shown that reliance on voluntary offers of mutual assistance , coordinated and facilitated by the union mechanism , does not always ensure that sufficient capacities are made available to address the basic needs of people affected by disasters in a satisfactory manner , nor that the environment and property are properly safeguarded . this is particularly so where member states are simultaneously affected by recurrent disasters and collective capacity is insufficient or where the services responsible for civil protection suffer the consequences of the budget restrictions imposed by the public authorities .


### it is important to ensure that member states take all the necessary actions in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec . ### it is important that member states take all the necessary actions , as far as possible and in the light of the scientific knowledge at their disposal , in order to effectively prevent natural and man - made disasters and mitigate their effects . provisions should reinforce links between prevention , preparedness and response actions under the union mechanism . coherence should also be ensured with other relevant union legislation on prevention and disaster risk management , including for cross - border prevention action and response to threats such as serious cross - border health threats15 . likewise , coherence should be ensured with international commitments such as the sendai framework for disaster risk reduction 2015 – 2030 , the paris agreement and agenda 2030 for sustainable development . _________________ 15 decision no 1082 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 on serious cross border threats to health and repealing decision no 2119 / 98 / ec .


### member states shall report the data concerning the implementation of article 7 for each calendar year to the commission . they shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected . the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 1d . the first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] . ### member states shall report the data concerning the implementation of article 7 every three calendar years to the commission . they shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the three years period for which the data are collected . the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 1d . the first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 3 years ] .


### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall assess of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years . ### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall assess of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific non - binding recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years .


### member states shall report the data concerning the implementation of article 16 for each calendar year to the commission . they shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected . the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 5d . the first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] . ### member states shall report the data concerning the implementation of article 16 every three calendar years to the commission . they shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the three years period for which the data are collected . the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 5d . the first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 3 years ] .


### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall cover an assessment of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years . ### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall cover an assessment of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific non - binding recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years .


### for the purposes of this directive , works and other subject - matter should be considered to be permanently in the collection of a cultural heritage institution when copies are owned or permanently held by the cultural heritage institution , for example as a result of a transfer of ownership or licence agreements . ### for the purposes of this directive , works and other subject - matter should be considered to be permanently in the collection of a cultural heritage institution or educational establishment when copies are owned or permanently held by the cultural heritage institution , for example as a result of a transfer of ownership or licence agreements .


### when implementing transparency obligations , the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered . member states should consult all relevant stakeholders as that should help determine sector - specific requirements . collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency . to enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations , a transitional period should be provided for . the transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under directive 2014 / 26 / eu . ### when implementing transparency obligations , the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered . member states shall ensure that the representative organisations of all relevant stakeholders determine sector - specific requirements . collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency . to enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations , a transitional period should be provided for . the transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under directive 2014 / 26 / eu .


### member states shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and taking into account the specificities of each sector , timely , adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights , notably as regards modes of exploitation , revenues generated and remuneration due . ### member states shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and no less tan once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector , timely , adequate , accurate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights as well as subsequent transferees or licensees , notably as regards modes of exploitation , revenues generated and remuneration due .


### the obligation in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and effective and shall ensure an appropriate level of transparency in every sector . however , in those cases where the administrative burden resulting from the obligation would be disproportionate in view of the revenues generated by the exploitation of the work or performance , member states may adjust the obligation in paragraph 1 , provided that the obligation remains effective and ensures an appropriate level of transparency . ### the obligation in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and effective and shall ensure high level of transparency in every sector , as well as a right of authors to audit . however , in those cases where the administrative burden resulting from the obligation would be disproportionate in view of the revenues generated by the exploitation of the work or performance , member states may adjust the obligation in paragraph 1 , provided that the obligation remains effective and ensures an appropriate level of transparency .


### union environmental , climate and relevant clean energy policy and legislation have delivered substantial improvements to the state of the environment . however , major environmental and climate challenges remain , which if left unaddressed , will have significant negative consequences for the union and the well - being of its citizens . ### despite union legislation in this area , major environmental and climate challenges remain , which , if left unaddressed , will have significant negative consequences for the union and the well - being of its citizens .


### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . ### an approach based on human rights , as listed in the universal declaration of human rights adopted by the united nations general assembly on 10 december 1948 , shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations .


### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind . ### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change and environmental protection and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind .


### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed . ### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to emigration from partner countries shall be pursued with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed .


### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality , in particular gender equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities ; ### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , the principle of equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes i to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products ### following approval by the european parliament and the council , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes ii to iv for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for ce marked fertilising products


### “34 . ' plant biostimulant ' means a product stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant : ### “34 . ' plant biostimulant ' means a product stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content , and without any long - term negative effects on biodiversity , with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant :


### where the ce marked fertilising product contains a substance for which maximum residue limits for food and feed have been established in accordance with regulation no 315 / 93 , regulation no 396 / 2005 , regulation no 470 / 2009 or directive 2002 / 32 / ec , the instructions referred to in paragraph 2 shall ensure that the intended use of the ce marked fertilising product does not lead to the exceedance of those limits in food or feed . ### where the ce marked fertilising product contains a substance deliberately added by the manufacturer for which maximum residue limits for food and feed have been established in accordance with regulation no 315 / 93 , regulation no 396 / 2005 , regulation no 470 / 2009 or directive 2002 / 32 / ec , the instructions referred to in paragraph 2 shall ensure that the intended use of the ce marked fertilising product does not lead to the exceedance of those limits in food or feed .


### the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits assists the commission , in particular , in evaluating the latest available scientific data and in proposing occupational exposure limits for the protection of workers from chemical risks , to be set at eu level pursuant to council directive 98 / 24 / ec47 and directive 2004 / 37 / ec . for the chemical agents o - toluidine and 2 - nitropropane , there were no committee recommendations available and other sources of scientific information , adequately robust and in the public domain , were considered48 , 49 . __________________ 47 council directive 98 / 24 / ec of 7 april 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work of directive 89 / 391 / eec ) . 48 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol77 / mono77 - 11 . pdf http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol99 / mono99 - 15 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol100f / mono100f - 11 . pdf . 49 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol1 - 42 / mono29 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol71 / mono71 - 49 . pdf . ### the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits , which consists of independent international experts with a range of backgrounds , assists the commission , in particular , in evaluating the latest available scientific data and in proposing occupational exposure limits for the protection of workers from chemical risks , to be set at eu level pursuant to council directive 98 / 24 / ec47 and directive 2004 / 37 / ec . for the chemical agents o - toluidine and 2 - nitropropane , there were no committee recommendations available and other sources of scientific information , adequately robust and in the public domain , were considered48 , 49 . __________________ 47 council directive 98 / 24 / ec of 7 april 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work of directive 89 / 391 / eec ) . 48 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol77 / mono77 - 11 . pdf http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol99 / mono99 - 15 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol100f / mono100f - 11 . pdf . 49 http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol1 - 42 / mono29 . pdf and http : / / monographs . iarc . fr / eng / monographs / vol71 / mono71 - 49 . pdf .


### guides and good practice developed through initiatives such as the social dialogue ' agreement on workers ' health protection through the good handling and use of crystalline silica and products containing it ' are valuable instruments to complement regulatory measures and in particular to support the effective implementation of limit values . ### guides and good practice developed through initiatives by or specific to each member state , such as the social dialogue ' agreement on workers ' health protection through the good handling and use of crystalline silica and products containing it ' , are valuable and necessary instruments to complement regulatory measures and in particular to support the effective implementation of limit values .


### the commission shall award funding through open and public consultations on the areas of intervention defined in the work programmes . ### the commission shall , in cooperation with the member states , award funding through open and public consultations on the areas of intervention defined in the work programmes .


### notably for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections . the installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost - effective alternative to inspections in large non - residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . the current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted . for small scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements . ### notably for large installations , building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective adjunct to inspections , as they also have in large non - residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years . for small scale installations , the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role . in addition , existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements .


### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### ‘ 2 . in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with milestones and measures to improve the energy performance of their national building stock as set out in 2030 , in line with the long - term 2050 goal .


### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings which are already covered by directive 2014 / 94 / eu . ’ ; ### member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 to the following categories of buildings : public buildings which are already covered by directive 2014 / 94 / eu ; buildings referred to in article 5 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu1a __________________ 1a oj l 315 , 14 . 11 . 2012 , p 1 .


### culture , cultural heritage and cultural diversity are of great value to european society from a cultural , environmental , social and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported . the rome declaration of 25 march 2017 as well as the european council in december 2017 stated that education and culture are key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all , and to sustaining european competitiveness . ### culture , cultural heritage and the diversity arising from the different national cultures of the member states are of great value to european societies from a cultural , environmental , social and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported . the rome declaration of 25 march 2017 as well as the european council in december 2017 stated that education and culture are key to building just and cohesive societies for all , and to sustaining european competitiveness .


### the commission communication on a new european agenda for culture15 further sets out the objectives of the union for the cultural and creative sectors . it aims to harness the power of culture and cultural diversity for social cohesion and societal well - being , fostering the cross - border dimension of cultural and creative sectors , supporting their capacity to grow , encouraging culture - based creativity in education and innovation and for jobs and growth , as well as strengthening international cultural relations . creative europe , together with other union programmes , should support the implementation of this new european agenda for culture . this is also in line with the 2005 unesco convention for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions , which entered into force on 18 march 2007 and to which the union is a party . __________________ 15 com 267 final . ### the commission communication on a new european agenda for culture15 further sets out the objectives of the union for the cultural and creative sectors . it aims to harness the power of culture and diversity of member state national cultures for social cohesion and societal well - being , supporting their capacity to grow , encouraging culture - based creativity in education and innovation , and for jobs and growth . this is also in line with the 2005 unesco convention for the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions , which entered into force on 18 march 2007 and to which the union is a party . __________________ 15 com 267 final .


### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry . ### the programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors , recognising , on the one hand , the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and , on the other , the economic value of those sectors , including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness , creativity and innovation . this requires strong european cultural and creative sectors , in particular a vibrant european audiovisual industry , taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and export audiovisual and other content to new markets by reconciling quality requirements with the need to adapt global demand , and its economic importance , including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism . however , competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e . g . changes in media production , consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content . therefore , there is a need to step - up the support to the european industry .


### the cross - sectoral strand aims at exploiting the potential of collaboration among different cultural and creative sectors . there are benefits in terms of knowledge - transfer and administrative efficiencies to be gained from a joint transversal approach . ### the cross - sectoral strand aims at exploiting the potential of collaboration among different cultural and creative sectors . there are benefits in terms of knowledge - transfer and administrative efficiencies to be gained from a joint transversal approach . however , none of the activities in the cross - sectoral strand should target third - country nationals , in particular refugees , as a priority target group , unlike certain actions undertaken since 2016 . moreover , expenditure on missions to assist less experienced offices outside the european union should be strictly monitored , since they cannot become a major part of the activities carried out under the cross - sectoral strand .


### union intervention is needed in the audiovisual sector to accompany the union’s digital single market policies . this concerns notably the modernisation of the copyright framework and the proposed regulation on online transmissions of broadcasting organisations16 , as well as the proposal to amend directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council17 . they seek to strengthen the capacity of european audiovisual players to finance , produce and disseminate works that can be sufficiently visible on the different media of communication available and attractive to audiences in a more open and competitive market within europe and beyond . support should be scaled up in order to address recent market developments and notably the stronger position of global platforms of distribution in comparison to national broadcasters traditionally investing in the production of european works . __________________ 16 com 594 final 17 com / 2016 / 0287 final ### union intervention is needed in the audiovisual sector to accompany the union’s digital single market policies and support the production of european works and their dissemination to new markets . this concerns notably the modernisation of the copyright framework and the proposed regulation on online transmissions of broadcasting organisations16 , as well as the proposal to amend directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council17 . they seek to strengthen the capacity of european audiovisual players to finance , produce and disseminate works that can be sufficiently visible on the different media of communication available and attractive to audiences in a more open and competitive market within europe and beyond . support for european works should be scaled up in order to address recent market developments and notably the stronger position of global platforms of distribution in comparison to national broadcasters traditionally investing in the production of european works . __________________ 16 com 594 final 17 com / 2016 / 0287 final


### the special actions under creative europe such as the european heritage label , the european heritage days , the european prizes in the areas of contemporary , rock and pop music , literature , heritage and architecture and the european capitals of culture have directly reached millions of european citizens , have demonstrated the social and economic benefits of european cultural policies , and should therefore be continued and whenever possible expanded . ### the special actions under creative europe such as the european heritage label , the european heritage days , the european prizes in the areas of contemporary , rock and pop music , literature , heritage and architecture and the european capitals of culture have directly reached millions of european citizens and should therefore be continued and whenever possible expanded .


### in line with articles 8 and 10 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the programme in all its activities should support gender mainstreaming and the mainstreaming of non - discrimination objectives and , where applicable , should define appropriate gender balance criteria . ### in line with articles 8 and 10 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the programme in all its activities should support equal opportunities , meritocracy and , in particular , gender mainstreaming and the mainstreaming of non - discrimination objectives .


### third countries which are members of the european economic area may participate in union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the eea agreement , which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement . third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments . a specific provision should be introduced in this regulation to grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorizing officer responsible , the european anti - fraud office as well as the european court of auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences . ### third countries which are members of the european economic area may participate in union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the eea agreement , which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement . a specific provision should be introduced in this regulation to grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorizing officer responsible , the european anti - fraud office as well as the european court of auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences .


### since its creation , the european film academy has developed a unique expertise and is in a unique position to create a pan - european community of film creators and professionals , promoting and disseminating european films beyond their national borders and developing truly european audiences . therefore , it should be eligible for direct union support . ### since its creation , the european film academy has developed a unique expertise and is in a unique position to create a pan - european community of film creators and professionals , promoting and disseminating european films beyond their national and european borders , facilitating the conquest of new markets and developing truly european audiences . therefore , it should be eligible for direct union support .


### financial support should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . actions should have a clear european added value . ### financial support should be used to address genuine market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing by assisting enterprises that would in any case have been eligible for such financing or distort competition in the internal market . actions should have a clear european added value .


### to promote european cooperation on cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage ; ### to promote european cooperation and exchanges regarding cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage ;


### promoting policy cooperation and innovative actions supporting all strands of the programme , including the promotion of a diverse and pluralistic media environment , media literacy and social inclusion . ### promoting policy cooperation and innovative actions supporting all strands of the programme , including the promotion of a diverse and genuinely pluralistic media environment , media literacy and social justice .


### to promote international capacity building of european cultural and creative sectors to be active at the international level ; ### to promote international capacity building of european cultural and creative sectors to be active at the international level , export their works and win new markets ;


### to contribute to the union ' s global strategy for international relations through cultural diplomacy . ### contribute to the cultural diplomacy of the member states .


### to nurture talents and skills and to stimulate collaboration , and innovation in the creation and production of european audiovisual works ; ### to nurture talents and skills and to stimulate collaboration , and innovation in the creation and production of quality exportable european audiovisual works ;


### to support cross - sectoral transnational policy cooperation including on the role of culture for social inclusion and promote the knowledge of the programme and support the transferability of results ; ### to support cross - sectoral transnational policy cooperation and promote the knowledge of the programme in the european union and support the transferability of results ;


### to promote innovative approaches to content creation , access , distribution and promotion across cultural and creative sectors ; ### to promote innovative and effective approaches to content creation , access , distribution and promotion across cultural and creative sectors ;


### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of the programme , additional financial contributions may be made available from the external financing instruments [ neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument , the instrument for pre - accession assistance ] , to support actions implemented and managed in accordance with this regulation . this contribution shall be financed in accordance with the regulations establishing those instruments . ### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , additional financial contributions may possibly be made available from the external financing instruments , where justified by the programme objectives to support actions implemented and managed in accordance with this regulation . however , costs related to missions outside the european union must be limited to what is strictly necessary to achieve the objectives of the programme . this contribution shall be financed in accordance with the regulations establishing those instruments .


### the commission , in cooperation with the member states , shall ensure the overall consistency and complementarity of the programme with the relevant policies and programmes , in particular those relating to gender balance , education , youth and solidarity , employment and social inclusion , research and innovation , industry and enterprise , agriculture and rural development , environment and climate action , cohesion , regional and urban policy , state aid and international cooperation and development . ### the commission , in cooperation with the member states , shall ensure the overall consistency and complementarity of the programme with the relevant policies and programmes , in particular those relating to equality , including gender balance , education , youth and solidarity , employment and social justice , research and innovation , industry and enterprise , agriculture and rural development , environment and climate action , cohesion , regional and urban policy , state aid and international cooperation and development .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin where warranted by the nature of the communication .


### support to cultural and creative organisations to operate at international level ; ### support to cultural and creative organisations to operate and export at international level ;


### production of innovative tv content and serial storytelling ; ### production of quality innovative tv content and serial storytelling ;


### policy development , transnational exchange of experiences and know - how , peer learning activities and networking among cultural and creative organisations and policy makers , of a cross - sectoral nature ; ### policy development , transnational exchange of experiences and know - how between member states , peer learning activities and networking among cultural and creative organisations and policy makers , of a cross - sectoral nature ;


### accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network . furthermore , devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network . wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a mac address , the imei , the imsi etc . a single wireless base station , such as a wireless access point , has a specific range within which such information may be captured . service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities , including people counting , providing data on the number of people waiting in line , ascertaining the number of people in a specific area , etc . this information may be used for more intrusive purposes , such as to send commercial messages to end - users , for example when they enter stores , with personalized offers . while some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks , others do , for example , those involving the tracking of individuals over time , including repeated visits to specified locations . providers engaged in such practices should display prominent notices located on the edge of the area of coverage informing end - users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter , the purpose of the tracking , the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end - user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection . additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to article 13 of regulation 2016 / 679 . ### accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network . furthermore , devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network . wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a mac address , the imei , the imsi etc . a single wireless base station , such as a wireless access point , has a specific range within which such information may be captured . service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities , including people counting , providing data on the number of people waiting in line , ascertaining the number of people in a specific area , etc . this strictly personal and sensitive information may be used for more intrusive purposes , such as to trace end - users or send commercial messages to end - users themselves , for example when they enter stores , with personalized offers . while some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks , others do , for example , those involving the tracking of individuals over time , including repeated visits to specified locations . providers engaged in such practices should display prominent notices located on the edge of the area of coverage informing end - users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter , the purpose of the tracking , the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end - user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection . additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to article 13 of regulation 2016 / 679 .


### natural or legal persons may use electronic communications services for the purposes of sending direct marketing communications to end - users who are natural persons that have given their consent . ### natural or legal persons may use electronic communications services for the purposes of sending direct marketing communications only to end - users who are natural persons that have given their consent .


### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies . ### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme aims to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies .


### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change . ### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this is far from being achieved , as confirmed , for example , by the rise in carbon emissions across the european union as a whole in 2016 and 2017 . it in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change .


### promoting the circular economy requires a mentality shift in the way of designing , producing , consuming and disposing of materials and products , including plastics . the programme should contribute to the transition to a circular economy model through financial support targeting a variety of actors , in particular by applying , developing , and replicating best technology , practices and solutions tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including through integrated approaches for the implementation of waste management and prevention plans . through supporting the implementation of the plastics strategy , action can be taken to address the problem of marine litter in particular . ### promoting the circular economy requires a mentality shift in the way of designing , producing , consuming and disposing of materials and products , including plastics . the programme should contribute to the transition to a circular economy model through financial support targeting a variety of actors , in particular by applying , developing , and replicating best technology , practices and solutions tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including through integrated approaches for the implementation of waste management and prevention plans . through supporting the implementation of the plastics strategy , action can be taken to increase the proportion of plastic waste recycled and to address the problem of marine litter in particular , which currently constitutes a major ecological emergency .


### the union ' s long - term objective for air policy is to achieve levels of air quality that do not cause significant negative impacts on and risks to human health . public awareness about air pollution is high and citizens expect authorities to act . directive 2016 / 2284 of the european parliament and of the council26 stresses the role union funding can play in achieving clean air objectives . therefore , the programme should support projects , including strategic integrated projects , which have the potential to leverage public and private funds , to be showcases of good practice and catalysts for the implementation of air quality plans and legislation at local , regional , multi - regional , national and trans - national level . _________________ 26 directive 2016 / 2284 of the european parliament and of the council of 14 december 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants , amending directive 2003 / 35 / ec and repealing directive 2001 / 81 / ec . ### the union ' s long - term objective for air policy is to achieve levels of air quality that do not cause significant negative impacts on and risks to human health . public awareness about air pollution is high and citizens expect authorities to act , whereas studies carried out in major population centres often show that no progress is being made , or even that there has been an increase in air pollution . directive 2016 / 2284 of the european parliament and of the council26 stresses the role union funding can play in achieving clean air objectives . therefore , the programme should support projects , including strategic integrated projects , which have the potential to leverage public and private funds , to be showcases of good practice and catalysts for the implementation of air quality plans and legislation at local , regional , multi - regional , national and trans - national level . _________________ 26 directive 2016 / 2284 of the european parliament and of the council of 14 december 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants , amending directive 2003 / 35 / ec and repealing directive 2001 / 81 / ec .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### in view of the measures deployed to tackle climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and regularly reassessed using data from the scientific research to be carried out on the subject in order to determine the adequacy of such a policy .


### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply of the union . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union from third countries . ### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply of the union ' s member states . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union ' s member states from third countries .


### a major disruption of the gas supply can affect all member states , the union as a whole and contracting parties to the treaty establishing the energy community , signed in athens on 25 october 2005 . it can also severely damage the union economy and can have a major social impact , particularly on vulnerable groups of customers . ### a major disruption of the gas supply can affect all member states , the union as a whole and contracting parties to the treaty establishing the energy community , signed in athens on 25 october 2005 . it can also severely damage the economy of the union’s member states and can have a major social impact , particularly on vulnerable groups of customers .


### regulation no 994 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 october 2010 concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply has already had a significant positive impact on the union situation as regards the security of the gas supply , both in terms of preparation and mitigation . member states are better prepared to face a supply crisis now that they are required to draw up plans including preventive and emergency measures , and they are better protected now that they have to meet a number of obligations regarding infrastructure capacity and gas supply . however , the implementation report of regulation no 994 / 2010 of october 2014 highlighted areas in which improvements to that regulation could further bolster the union supply security . ### regulation no 994 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 october 2010 concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply has ensured that member states are better prepared for a possible break in supply . this is because the member states are required to draw up plans including preventive and emergency measures . however , implementation of that regulation has considerably reduced national authorities’ room for manoeuvre in what is a strategic area while yielding only very limited benefits , as the member states are no better protected against this type of risk than they were before .


### an internal gas market that operates smoothly is the best guarantee of security of energy supply across the union and to reduce the exposure of individual member states to the harmful effects of supply disruptions . where a member state’s security of supply is threatened , there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that member state may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other member states . to allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply , provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises , as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply . ### the union’s member states’ reaction to a supply crisis needs to be coordinated as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply . however , it would be extremely inappropriate to forbid a member state to take unilateral action to protect itself against disruption of its gas supplies .


### responsibility for security of gas supply should be shared by natural gas undertakings , member states , acting through their competent authorities ; and the commission , within their respective remits . such shared responsibility requires very close cooperation between these parties . however , customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also have an important role to play in security of gas supply , as they can respond to a crisis by taking demand - side measures such as interruptible contracts and fuel switching , which have an immediate impact on the supply / demand balance . ### responsibility for security of gas supply should be shared by natural gas undertakings and member states , acting through their competent authorities , within their respective remits . such shared responsibility requires very close cooperation between these parties . however , customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also have an important role to play in security of gas supply , as they can respond to a crisis by taking demand - side measures such as interruptible contracts and fuel switching , which have an immediate impact on the supply / demand balance .


### to ensure maximum preparedness , so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate its effects should it nevertheless occur , the competent authorities of a given region must draw up preventive action plans and emergency , after consulting stakeholders . regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each member state . they should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities . national measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan . they should be so designed as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation . the plans should be technical and operational in nature , their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency and to mitigate its effects . the plans should take the security of electricity systems into account and be consistent with the energy union’s strategic planning and reporting tools . ### to ensure maximum preparedness , so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate its effects should it nevertheless occur , the competent authorities of a given region must draw up preventive action plans and emergency , after consulting stakeholders . regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each member state . they should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities . national measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan . they should be so designed as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation . the plans should be technical and operational in nature , their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency and to mitigate its effects . the plans should take the security of electricity systems into account .


### demand - side measures , such as fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order , may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security , if they can be applied quickly and significantly reduce demand in response to a supply disruption . more should be done to promote efficient energy use , particularly where demand - side measures are needed . the environmental impact of any demand and supply - side measures proposed must be taken into account , with preference being given , as far as possible , to measures that have least impact on the environment . at the same time , security of supply and competitiveness aspects must be taken into account . ### thought should be given to taking demand - side measures , such as fuel switching and even reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order , in the event of a supply disruption . member states have sole responsibility for establishing that order and determining their gas supply priorities .


### as demonstrated by the october 2014 stress test , solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the union and to keep overall costs to a minimum . if an emergency is declared in any member state , a two - step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity . firstly , all member states which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid . secondly , if the first step fails to provide the necessary supply , further measures by neighbouring member states , even if not in an emergency situation , should be triggered to ensure the supply to households , essential social services and district heating installations in the member state experiencing the emergency . member states should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans , ensuring fair and equitable compensation of the natural gas undertakings . ### as demonstrated by the october 2014 stress test , solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the union and to keep overall costs to a minimum . if an emergency is declared in any member state , a two - step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity . firstly , all member states which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid . secondly , if the first step fails to provide the necessary supply , further measures by neighbouring member states , even if not in an emergency situation , should be triggered to ensure the supply to households , essential social services and district heating installations in the member state experiencing the emergency .


### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , in particular of their competent authorities , as well as the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , the entso for gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers . the commission shall , in consultation with the member states , decide on the composition of the group , ensuring it is fully representative . the commission shall chair the group . the group shall adopt its rules of procedure . ### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , in particular of their competent authorities , as well as the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , the entso for gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers . the group shall adopt its rules of procedure .


### in order to facilitate the introduction of natural gas vehicles the current total hydrocarbons emission limit should be increased and the effect of methane emissions should be taken into account and expressed as a co2 equivalent for regulatory and consumer information purposes . ### in order to assess natural gas driven and petrol driven vehicles on equal standards as far as emissions are concerned , the current total hydrocarbons emission limit , especially methane , should be fully taken into account in expressing emissions as a co2 equivalent calculated on the stoichiometrics of methane dissociation reaction thus boosting environmental protection as well as allowing to choose on a transparent and comparable co2 emissions basis , for regulatory and consumer information purposes .


### modern diesel vehicles emit high and increasing amounts of no2 as a share of the total nox emissions which were not anticipated when regulation no 715 / 2007 was adopted . most air quality problems in affected urban areas appear to be related to direct no2 emissions . therefore , an appropriate emission limit should be introduced . ### modern diesel vehicles emit high and increasing amounts of toxic no2 as a share of the total nox emissions which were not anticipated when regulation no 715 / 2007 was adopted . most air quality problems in affected urban areas appear to be related to toxic nox and direct no2 emissions . therefore , appropriate emission limits should urgently be introduced for nitrogen oxides pursuant to article 14 of regulation no 715 / 2007 .


### the current emission limits for co and total hydrocarbons after a cold start at low temperature have been carried over from euro 3 requirements set out in directive 98 / 69 / ec of the european parliament and of the council4 , which appear to be outdated in the light of existing vehicle technology and air quality needs . in addition , air quality problems and results of vehicle emission measurements suggest the need to introduce an appropriate limit for nox / no2 emissions . therefore , revised emission limits should be introduced pursuant to article 14 of regulation no 715 / 2007 . __________________ 4 directive 98 / 69 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 1998 relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending council directive 70 / 220 / eec . ### the current emission limits for co and total hydrocarbons after a cold start at low temperature have been carried over from euro 3 requirements set out in directive 98 / 69 / ec of the european parliament and of the council4 , which appear to be outdated in the light of existing vehicle technology and the requisite optimal air quality , which will not endanger public health . in addition , air quality problems and results of vehicle emission measurements suggest the need to introduce an appropriate limit for nox / no2 emissions . therefore , revised emission limits , including for modern diesel vehicles , should be introduced pursuant to article 14 of regulation no 715 / 2007 . __________________ 4 directive 98 / 69 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 1998 relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending council directive 70 / 220 / eec .


### in order to achieve eu air quality objectives and to ensure a continuous effort to reduce vehicle emissions , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed rules on the application of regulation no 715 / 2007 to vehicles of categories m1 , m2 , n1 and n2with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg but with a maximum vehicle mass not exceeding 5 000 kg , the specific procedures , tests and requirements for type approval , the requirements for the implementation of the prohibition on the use of defeat devices that reduce the effectiveness of emission control systems , the measures necessary for the implementation of the obligation of a manufacturer to provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information , the replacement of the information on the mass of co2 emissions in the certificate of conformity with information on total mass of co2 emissions equivalents , the increase or removal of the limit value of total hydrocarbons emissions for positive ignition vehicles , the amendment of regulation no 715 / 2007 for the purposes of recalibrating the particulate mass based limit values and introducing particle number based limit values that would correlate broadly with the petrol and diesel mass limit values , the adoption of a revised measurement procedure for particulates and a particle number limit value , a limit value for emissions of no2 and limits for tailpipe emissions at cold temperatures for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to achieve eu air quality objectives and to ensure a continuous effort to reduce vehicle emissions , this regulation shall cover vehicles of categories m1 , m2 , n1 and n2 as defined in annex ii to directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council5b with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg but with a maximum vehicle mass not exceeding 7 500 kg , the respective specific procedures , tests and requirements for type approval , the respective requirements for the implementation of the prohibition on the use of defeat devices that reduce the effectiveness of emission control systems , the measures necessary for the implementation of the obligation of a manufacturer to provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information , the replacement of the information on the mass of co2 emissions in the certificate of conformity with information on total mass of co2 emissions and equivalents , the increase of the limit value of total hydrocarbons emissions for positive ignition vehicles , the amendment of regulation no 715 / 2007 for the purposes of recalibrating the particulate mass based limit values and introducing particle number based limit values that would correlate broadly with the petrol and diesel mass limit values , the adoption of a revised measurement procedure for particulates and a particle number limit value , a limit value for emissions of nox / no2 and limits for tailpipe emissions at cold temperatures for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits . __________________ 5b directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 5 september 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles .


### in order to address the need for implementation and compliance information , amendments of several pieces of environmental legislation should be introduced taking into account the results of the commission report on actions to streamline environmental report45 and its related fitness check46 . _________________ 45 com 312 . 46 swd 230 . ### in order to address the need for implementation and compliance information , amendments of several pieces of related legislation , including environmental legislation , should be introduced taking into account the results of the commission report on actions to streamline environmental report45 and its related fitness check46 . _________________ 45 com 312 . 46 swd 230 .


### data reported by member states are essential for the commission to monitor , review and assess the performance of the legislation against the objectives it pursues in order to inform any future evaluation of the legislation , in accordance with paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 201649 . it is appropriate to add provisions to several legislative acts in the environmental sector for the purpose of their future evaluation , on the basis of data collected during implementation , possibly complemented by additional scientific , analytical data . in that context , there is a need for relevant data that will allow better assessment of the efficiency , effectiveness , relevance , coherence and eu value added of union legislation , hence the necessity to ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms that can also serve as indicators for this purpose . _________________ 49 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### data reported by member states are essential for the commission to monitor , review and assess the performance of the legislation against the objectives it pursues in order to inform any future evaluation of the legislation , in accordance with paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 201649 . it is appropriate to add provisions to several legislative acts in the environmental sector for the purpose of their future evaluation , on the basis of data collected during implementation , possibly complemented by additional scientific , analytical data , as such data changes quickly . in that context , there is a need for relevant data that will allow better assessment of the efficiency , effectiveness , relevance , coherence and eu value added of union legislation , hence the necessity to ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms that can also serve as indicators for this purpose . _________________ 49 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### open science , including open access to scientific publications and research data , has the potential to increase the quality , impact and benefits of science and to accelerate the advancement of knowledge by making it more reliable , more efficient and accurate , better understandable by society and responsive to societal challenges . provisions should be laid down to ensure that beneficiaries provide open access to peer - reviewed scientific publications , research data and other research outputs in an open and non - discriminatory manner , free of charge and as early as possible in the dissemination process , and to enable their widest possible use and re - use . more emphasis should in particular be given to the responsible management of research data , which should comply with the fair principles of ‘ findability’ , ‘ accessibility’ , ‘ interoperability’ and ‘ reusability’ , notably through the mainstreaming of data management plans . where appropriate , beneficiaries should make use of the possibilities offered by the european open science cloud and adhere to further open science principles and practices . ### open science , including open access to scientific publications and research data , has the potential to increase the quality , impact and benefits of science and to accelerate the advancement of knowledge by making it more reliable , more efficient and accurate , better understandable by society and responsive to societal challenges . provisions should be laid down to ensure that beneficiaries provide open access to peer - reviewed scientific publications , research data and other research outputs in an open and non - discriminatory manner , free of charge and as early as possible in the dissemination process , and to enable their widest possible use and re - use . at the same time , it is necessary to strike a balance between open access and the need to protect the confidentiality of certain strategic information and intellectual property , as well as personal data . more emphasis should in particular be given to the responsible management of research data , which should comply with the fair principles of ‘ findability’ , ‘ accessibility’ , ‘ interoperability’ and ‘ reusability’ , notably through the mainstreaming of data management plans . where appropriate , beneficiaries should make use of the possibilities offered by the european open science cloud and adhere to further open science principles and practices . however , international and cross - border agreements , including with the countries of the neighbourhood policy , candidate countries and potential candidates for accession to the european union , must include conditions of reciprocity for open science .


### full engagement of industry in the programme , at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium - sized enterprises to large scale enterprises , should constitute one of the main channels through which the programme ' s objectives are to be realised , specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth . industry should contribute to the perspectives and priorities established through the strategic planning process which should support the development of work programmes . such engagement by industry should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programme horizon 2020 established by regulation no 1291 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council13 . _________________ 13 ### full engagement of industry in the programme , at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium - sized enterprises to large scale enterprises , including vses , sole proprietorships and in particular start - ups , should constitute one of the main channels through which the programme ' s objectives are to be realised , specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth . industry , but also other relevant stakeholders such as representatives from academia , should contribute to the perspectives and priorities established through the strategic planning process which should support the development of work programmes . such engagement by industry should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programme horizon 2020 established by regulation no 1291 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council13 . _________________ 13


### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions , the programme should engage and involve citizens and civil society organisations in co - designing and co - creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents , promoting science education , making scientific knowledge publicly accessible , and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities . it should do so across the programme and through dedicated activities in the part ' strengthening the european research area ' . the engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support for the programme . the programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science , technology , culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation . ### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions , the programme should engage and involve citizens and civil society organisations in co - designing and co - creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents , promoting science education and making scientific knowledge publicly accessible . it should do so across the programme and through dedicated activities in the part ' strengthening the european research area ' . the programme should also , as far as possible , foster innovation in various fields , notably in culture and the arts and in particular in heritage to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation .


### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union and foster its competitiveness , including in its industry , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals . ### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union and foster its competitiveness , including in its industry , to strengthen the industrial autonomy of the member states in a certain number of areas that are strategic for their sovereignty , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals .


### the programme shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality and the gender dimension in research and innovation content . particular attention shall be paid to ensuring gender balance , subject to the situation in the field of research and innovation concerned , in evaluation panels and in bodies such as expert groups . ### the activities undertaken as part of this programme shall comply with the legislation in force , in particular with regard to discrimination , and with the labour law of the reference state , and shall ensure fulfilling and dignified working conditions for research staff .


### unless the work programme provides otherwise , proposals shall include a plan for the exploitation and dissemination of the results . if the expected exploitation entails developing , creating , manufacturing and marketing a product or process , or in creating and providing a service , the plan shall include a strategy for such exploitation . if the plan provides for exploitation primarily in non - associated third countries , the legal entities shall explain how that exploitation is still in the union interest . ### unless the work programme provides otherwise , proposals shall include a plan for the exploitation and dissemination of the results . if the expected exploitation entails developing , creating , manufacturing and marketing a product or process , or in creating and providing a service , the plan shall include a strategy for such exploitation . if the plan provides for exploitation primarily in third countries , the legal entities shall demonstrate how that exploitation is still in the union interest .


### by derogation from article 237 of the financial regulation , external experts may be selected without a call for expressions of interest , if justified and the selection is carried out in a transparent manner . ### by derogation from article 237 of the financial regulation , external experts may be selected on a basis other than a call for expressions of interest , if a previous call for expressions of interest was unsuccessful and subject to appropriate justification , including publication of the results of the first call for expressions of interest .


### cluster ' inclusive and secure society ' : strengthening european democratic values , including rule of law and fundamental rights , safeguarding our cultural heritage , and promoting socio - economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth , while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats , including cybercrime , as well as natural and man - made disasters . ### cluster ' fair and secure society ' ; strengthening european democratic values , including rule of law and fundamental rights , safeguarding our cultural heritage , and promoting socio - economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth , while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats , including cybercrime , as well as natural and man - made disasters .


### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others . ### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental and agricultural knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of agriculture , the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others .


### –land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover , land use and land use change , urban areas , inland water quantity and quality , forests , agriculture and other natural resources , biodiversity and cryosphere ; ### –land and agriculture surveillance to provide information to the professionals concerned on land cover , land use and land use change , urban areas , inland water quantity and quality , forests , agriculture and other natural resources , biodiversity and cryosphere , analysis of the development of cultivated land , harvest estimates and forecasts of best - adapted harvest windows , yield forecasts , humidity and irrigation requirement estimates , and optimisation of the use of inputs ;


### the agency should exercise its decision - making powers in line with the principles of fair , transparent and reasonable decision - making . all procedural rules of the agency should be laid down in its rules of procedures . ### the agency should exercise its decision - making powers in line with the principles of fair , transparent and reasonable decision - making . all procedures of the agency should follow adequate procedural rules , who are laid down in its rules of procedures .


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


### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulatory authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region , the terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the agency . before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies , the agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration , non - discrimination and the efficient functioning of the market . the procedure for the coordination of regional tasks in accordance with article 7 shall apply . ### in cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to chapter vii of [ recast electricity regulation as proposed by com 861 / 2 ] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region , the proposed terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the agency . before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies , the agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration , non - discrimination and the effective competition and the proper functioning of the market .


### in accordance with article 20 and article 25 and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with article 33 , approve the work programme of the agency for the coming year and present it by 1 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board . ### in accordance with article 20 and article 25 and in line with the provisional draft estimate established in accordance with article 33 to 33 , approve the draft multi - annual and annual programming put forward by the director and the work programme of the agency for the coming year and present it by 1 september of each year for adoption by the administrative board .


### a high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market should be assured in the pursuit of union food policies , whilst ensuring transparency . ### in the pursuit of union food policies priority should be given to transparency and to compliance with the precautionary principle , with a view to guaranteeing a high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market .


### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets . ### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in at least two third countries has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in at least two third countries for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets .


### ‘ traditional food from a third country’ means novel food , other than the novel food as referred to in point to , which is derived from primary production , with a history of safe food use in a third country ; ### ‘ traditional food from a third country’ means novel food , other than the novel food as referred to in point to , which is derived from primary production , with a history of safe food use in at least two third countries ;


### in its communication of 6 april 2016 , the commission set out its options for improving the ceas , namely to establish a sustainable and fair system for determining the member states responsible for asylum seekers , to reinforce the eurodac system , to achieve greater convergence in the asylum system and to prevent secondary movements , and develop an enhanced mandate for the european asylum support office . that communication is in line with calls by the european council on 18 february 2016 to make progress towards reforming the eu ' s existing framework so as to ensure a humane and efficient asylum policy . it also proposes a way forward in line with the holistic approach to migration set out by the european parliament in its own initiative report of 12 april 2016 . ### in its communication of 6 april 2016 , the commission set out its options for improving the ceas , namely to establish a sustainable and fair system for determining the member states responsible for asylum seekers , to reinforce the eurodac system , to achieve greater convergence in the asylum system and to prevent secondary movements , and develop an enhanced mandate for the european asylum support office . that communication is in line with calls by the european council on 18 february 2016 to make progress towards reforming the eu ' s existing framework so as to ensure a humane and efficient asylum policy . it is not , however , acceptable , as it does not make it possible to create a clear pathway towards a reduction in migrant flows or their return to their countries of origin , although that ought to be the sole objective of the ceas .


### the tasks of the european asylum support office should be expanded , and to reflect those changes , it should be renamed european union agency for asylum . the agency should be a centre of expertise and its main role should be to strengthen practical cooperation and information exchange among member states on asylum , promote union law and operational standards to ensure a high degree of uniformity as regards asylum procedures , reception conditions and the assessment of protection needs across the union , monitor the operational and technical application of union law and standards as regards asylum , support the dublin system and provide increased operational and technical support to member states for the management of the asylum and reception systems , in particular those whose systems are subject to disproportionate pressure . ### the tasks of the european asylum support office should be redefined , and to reflect those changes , it should be renamed agency for inter - state cooperation to combat illegal immigration , or aiccii . the agency should be a centre of expertise and its main role should be to help member states to combat all forms of illegal immigration effectively .


### the european union agency for asylum should work in close cooperation with member states ' asylum authorities , with national immigration and asylum services and other services , drawing on the capacity and expertise of those services , and with the commission . member states should cooperate with the agency to ensure that it is able to fulfil its mandate . it is important that the agency and the member states act in good faith and have a timely and accurate exchange of information . any provision of statistical data should respect the technical and methodological specifications of regulation no 862 / 20078 . __________________ 8regulation no 862 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 july 2007 on community statistics on migration and international protection and repealing council regulation no 311 / 76 on the compilation of statistics on foreign workers . ### the agency for inter - state cooperation to combat illegal immigration should work in close cooperation with member states ' asylum authorities , with national immigration and asylum services and other services , drawing on the capacity and expertise of those services . member states should cooperate with the agency as they wish . it is important that the agency and the member states act in good faith and have a timely and accurate exchange of information . any provision of statistical data should respect the technical and methodological specifications of regulation no 862 / 20078 . __________________ 8regulation no 862 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 july 2007 on community statistics on migration and international protection and repealing council regulation no 311 / 76 on the compilation of statistics on foreign workers .


### the european union agency for asylum , in close cooperation with the commission and without prejudice to the commission ' s responsibility as guardian of the treaties , should establish a mechanism to monitor and assess the implementation of the ceas , the compliance by member states with operational standards , guidelines and best practices on asylum and to verify the functioning of the asylum and reception systems of member states . the monitoring and assessment should be comprehensive and should be based , in particular , on information provided by member states , information analysis on the situation of asylum developed by the agency , on - site visits and case sampling . the agency should report its findings to the management board which in turn should adopt the report . the executive director should , after consultation with the commission , make draft recommendations to the member state concerned outlining the necessary measures to address serious shortcomings , which in turn shall be adopted by the management board as recommendations . ### the agency for inter - state cooperation to combat illegal immigration should report its findings concerning the progress by member states in managing illegal immigrants to the management board which in turn should adopt the report .


### the agency shall work closely with the member states ' asylum authorities , with national immigration and asylum services and other national services and with the commission . the agency shall carry out its duties without prejudice to those assigned to other relevant bodies of the union and shall work closely with those bodies and with the united nations high commissioner for refugees . ### the aiccii shall work closely with the member states ' asylum authorities , with national immigration and asylum services and other national services . the aiccii shall carry out its duties without prejudice to those assigned to other relevant bodies of the union and shall work closely with those bodies and with the united nations high commissioner for refugees .


### for this purpose , the agency shall work in close collaboration with the european agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the member states , and shall , in particular , rely on the risk analysis carried out by that agency so as to ensure the highest level of consistency and convergence in the information provided by both agencies . ### for this purpose , the aiccii shall work in close collaboration with the european agency for the management of operational cooperation at the external borders of the member states , and shall , in particular , rely on the risk analysis carried out by that agency so as to ensure the highest level of consistency and convergence in the information provided by both agencies .