### member states shall ensure that debtors and entrepreneurs have access to early warning tools which can detect a deteriorating business development and signal to the debtor or the entrepreneur the need to act as a matter of urgency . ### member states shall ensure that entrepreneurs have access to early warning tools which can detect a deteriorating business development and signal to the entrepreneur the need to act as a matter of urgency .


### preventive restructuring frameworks shall be available on the application by debtors , or by creditors with the agreement of debtors . ### preventive restructuring frameworks shall be available on the application by debtors , or by creditors with the agreement of debtors or at the request of management with the agreement of the entrepreneurs .


### member states shall ensure that debtors who are negotiating a restructuring plan with their creditors may benefit from a stay of individual enforcement actions if and to the extent such a stay is necessary to support the negotiations of a restructuring plan . ### member states shall ensure that honest debtors who are negotiating a restructuring plan with their creditors may benefit from a stay of individual enforcement actions if and to the extent such a stay is necessary to support the negotiations of a restructuring plan .


### member states shall ensure that any affected creditors have a right to vote on the adoption of a restructuring plan . member states may also grant such voting rights to affected equity holders , in accordance with article 12 . ### member states shall ensure that any affected creditors have a right to vote on the adoption of a restructuring plan . member states may also grant such voting rights to affected equity holders , in accordance with article 12 . before the vote , creditors shall be informed without undue delay of the causes and the consequences that the plan will entail for each of them .


### member states shall ensure that where a judicial or administrative authority is required to confirm a restructuring plan in order for it to become binding , a decision is taken without undue delay after the request for confirmation has been filed and in any case no later than 30 days after the request is filed . ### member states shall ensure that where a judicial or administrative authority is required to confirm a restructuring plan in order for it to become binding , a decision is taken without undue delay after the complete request for confirmation has been filed and in any case no later than 30 days after the request is filed .


### in view of the specificities of the sector , in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the member states have not first agreed to support such projects . after having defined common defence capability priorities at union - level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis , member states identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project . they may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project . ### in view of the specificities of the sector , in practice no collaborative project between european undertakings will be launched if the member states have not first agreed to support such projects . after having defined collaborative initiatives , member states specify the technical specifications of the project . they may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project .


### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry , only entities established in the union and effectively controlled by member states or their nationals should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states . ### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the defence industry in the european union , only entities established in the union and effectively controlled by member states or their nationals should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states .


### the promotion of innovation and technological development in the union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the union . accordingly , the action ' s contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states should serve as an award criterion . within the union , common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the capability development plan . other union processes such as the coordinated annual review on defence and the permanent structured cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation . where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives , such as in the nato context , and serving the union security and defence interest , may also be taken into account . ### the promotion of innovation and technological development in the defence industry in the union should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the union . accordingly , the action ' s contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states should serve as an award criterion . within the union , common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the capability development plan . other union processes such as the coordinated annual review on defence and the permanent structured cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation .


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


### special attention should be paid to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should therefore be put in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories24 . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . _________________ 24 individuals from an overseas country or territory and competent public and / or private bodies and institutions from an oct may participate in the programmes in accordance with council decision 2001 / 822 / ec of 27 november 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european community , oj l314 , 30 . 11 . 2001 , p . 1 . ### special attention should be paid to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should therefore be put in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories24 . _________________ 24 individuals from an overseas country or territory and competent public and / or private bodies and institutions from an oct may participate in the programmes in accordance with council decision 2001 / 822 / ec of 27 november 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european community , oj l314 , 30 . 11 . 2001 , p . 1 .


### based on the experience with cross - border and transnational cooperation during the programming period 2014 - 2020 in outermost regions , where the combination of both components within a single programme per cooperation area has not brought about sufficient simplification for programme authorities and beneficiaries , a specific outermost regions’ component should be established in order to enable outermost regions to cooperate with their neighbouring countries and territories in the most effective and simple way . ### based on the experience with cross - border and transnational cooperation during the programming period 2014 - 2020 in outermost regions , where the combination of both components within a single programme per cooperation area has not brought about sufficient simplification for programme authorities and beneficiaries , a specific outermost regions’ component should be established in order to enable outermost regions to cooperate with the member states in the most effective and simple way .


### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union and should also be open for the participation of third countries . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 . ### based on the experience with the interregional cooperation programmes under interreg and the lack of such cooperation within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal during the programming period 2014 - 2020 , the interregional cooperation component should focus more specifically on boosting the effectiveness of cohesion policy . that component should therefore be limited to two programmes , one to enable all kind of experience , innovative approaches and capacity building for programmes under both goals and to promote european groupings of territorial cooperation set up or to be set up pursuant to regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 and one to improve the analysis of development trends . project - based cooperation throughout the union should be integrated into the new component on interregional innovation investments and closely linked to the implementation of the communication from the commission ' strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth ' 25 , in particular to support thematic smart specialisation platforms on fields such as energy , industrial modernisation or agrifood . finally , integrated territorial development focusing on functional urban areas or urban areas should be concentrated within programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal and in one accompanying instrument , the ‘ european urban initiative” . the two programmes under the interregional cooperation component should cover the whole union . _________________ 24 regulation no 1082 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2006 on a european grouping of territorial cooperation . 25 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions : strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions : strategies for resilient , inclusive and sustainable growth - com 376 final , 18 . 7 . 2017 .


### promoting social inclusion and tackling poverty , including by enhancing equal opportunities and combating discrimination across borders . ### not facilitating the movement of people in precarious situations across borders and into big cities in order to prevent the centralisation of poverty .


### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of migrants . ### under external cross - border and component 2 and 3 interreg programmes the erdf and , where applicable , the external financing instruments of the union shall also contribute to the external interreg - specific objective ' a safer and more secure europe ' , in particular by actions in the fields of border crossing management and mobility and migration management , including the protection of legal migrants and combating the illegal trafficking of migrants ;


### community - led local development under point of article [ 22 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] may be implemented in interreg programmes , provided that the relevant local action groups are composed of representatives of public and private local socio - economic interests , in which no single interest group controls the decision - making , and of at least two participating countries , of which at least one is a member state . ### community - led local development under point of article [ 22 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] may be implemented in interreg programmes , provided that the relevant local action groups are composed of representatives of public and private local socio - economic interests , in which no single interest group controls the decision - making , and of which the participating countries must be member states .


### this regulation establishes a union resettlement framework for the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection . ### this regulation establishes a provisional union framework for the temporary protection of third - country refugees and stateless persons to the territory of the member states .


### the programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications , as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes , to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non - formal and informal learning , skills management and guidance . in this regard , the programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and union level that facilitate cross - european exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education , training and youth and across formal and non - formal settings . ### the programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications , as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes , to foster quality assurance and to support validation of learning , skills management and guidance . in this regard , the programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and union level that facilitate cross - european exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education , training and youth and across formal and non - formal settings .


### promote non - formal learning mobility and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ; ### promote formal learning mobility and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ;


### to achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme and develop synergies between its components , each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the financial regulation . the delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures . ### to achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme , develop synergies between its components and with other union programmes , each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the financial regulation . the delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures .


### the programme has the following general objective : to support the digital transformation of the european economy and society and bring its benefits to european citizens and businesses . the programme will : ### the programme has the following general objective : to support the digital transformation with a bottom up approach of the european economy and society and bring its benefits to european citizens and businesses . the programme will :


### berec and the berec office have made a positive contribution towards a consistent implementation of the regulatory framework for electronic communications . notwithstanding , there are still significant disparities between member states as regards regulatory practice . moreover , the governance structure of berec and the berec office is cumbersome and gives rise to unnecessary administrative burden . in order to ensure efficiency gains and synergies and to further contribute to the development of the internal market for electronic communications throughout the union as well as to the promotion of access to , and take - up of , very high capacity data connectivity , competition in the provision of electronic communications networks , services and associated facilities and the interests of the citizens of the union , this regulation aims to strengthen the role of berec and enhance its governance structure by establishing berec as a union decentralised agency . this also corresponds to the need to reflect the significantly enhanced role played by berec following regulation no 531 / 2012 which establishes tasks for berec in relation to union - wide roaming , regulation no 2015 / 2120 which establishes tasks for berec in relation to open internet access and union - wide roaming , and the directive which establishes a significant number of new tasks for berec such as issuing decisions and guidelines on several topics , reporting on technical matters , keeping registers and delivering opinions on internal market procedures for draft national measures on market regulation as well as on assignments of rights of use for radio spectrum . ### berec and the berec office have made a positive contribution towards a consistent implementation of the regulatory framework for electronic communications . notwithstanding , there are still significant disparities between member states as regards regulatory practice . in order to ensure efficiency gains and synergies and to further contribute to the development of the internal market for electronic communications throughout the union as well as to the promotion of access to , and take - up of , very high capacity data connectivity , competition in the provision of electronic communications networks , services and associated facilities and the interests of the citizens of the union , this regulation aims to strengthen the role of berec . this also corresponds to the need to reflect the role played by berec following regulation no 531 / 2012 which establishes tasks for berec in relation to union - wide roaming , regulation no 2015 / 2120 which establishes tasks for berec in relation to open internet access and union - wide roaming , and the directive which establishes a significant number of new tasks for berec such as issuing decisions and guidelines on several topics , reporting on technical matters , keeping registers and delivering opinions on internal market procedures for draft national measures on market regulation .


### the need for the regulatory framework for electronic communications to be consistently applied in all member states is essential for the successful development of an internal market for electronic communications throughout the union and the promotion of access to , and take - up of , very high capacity data connectivity , of competition in the provision of electronic communications networks , services and associated facilities and of the interests of the citizens of the union . in view of market and technological developments , which often entails an increased cross - border dimension , and to the experience so far in ensuring a consistent implementation in the electronic communications field , it is necessary to build on the work of berec and the berec office and further develop them into a fully - fledged agency . ### the need for the regulatory framework for electronic communications to be consistently applied in all member states is essential for the successful development of an internal market for electronic communications throughout the union and the promotion of access to , and take - up of , very high capacity data connectivity , of competition in the provision of electronic communications networks , services and associated facilities and of the interests of the citizens of the union . in view of market and technological developments , which often entails an increased cross - border dimension , and to the experience so far in ensuring a consistent implementation in the electronic communications field , it is necessary to lend continuity to the work of berec and the berec office and further develop them .


### the role of the executive director , who would be the legal representative of berec , is crucial for the adequate functioning of the new agency and the implementation of the tasks assigned to it . the management board should appoint him / her on the basis of a list drawn up by the commission following an open and transparent selection procedure in order to guarantee a rigourous evaluation of the candidates and a high level of independence . it is necessary that the executive director has a sufficiently long mandate in order to ensure stability and delivery of a long - term strategy for the agency . ### the role of the secretary - general , who would be the legal representative of berec , is crucial for the adequate functioning of the new agency and the implementation of the tasks assigned to it . the management board should appoint him / her on the basis of a list drawn up by the council in order to confer specific legitimacy on him / her resting on the member states . it is necessary that the secretary - general has a sufficiently long mandate in order to ensure stability and delivery of a long - term strategy for the agency .


### the role of the executive director , who would be the legal representative of berec , is crucial for the adequate functioning of the new agency and the implementation of the tasks assigned to it . the management board should appoint him / her on the basis of a list drawn up by the commission following an open and transparent selection procedure in order to guarantee a rigourous evaluation of the candidates and a high level of independence . moreover , in the past the term of office of the administrative manager of the berec office was three years . it is necessary that the executive director has a sufficiently long mandate in order to ensure stability and delivery of a long - term strategy for the agency . ### the role of the executive director , who would be the legal representative of berec , is crucial for its adequate functioning and the implementation of the tasks assigned to it . the management board should appoint him / her on the basis of a list drawn up by the nras following an open and transparent selection procedure in order to guarantee a rigourous evaluation of the candidates and a high level of independence . moreover , in the past the term of office of the administrative manager of the berec office was three years . it is necessary that the executive director has a sufficiently long mandate in order to ensure stability and delivery of a long - term strategy for the agency .


### as berec is competent for taking decisions with a binding effect , it is necessary to ensure that any natural or legal person subject to , or concerned by , a decision of berec has the right of appeal to a board of appeal , which is part of the agency but independent from its administrative and regulatory structure . as the decisions issued by the board of appeal are intended to produce legal effects towards third parties , an action for review of their legality may be brought to the general court . in order to ensure uniform conditions as regards the rules of procedure of the board of appeal , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council 33 . _________________ 33 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . ### berec is not competent for taking decisions with a binding effect .


### assist , advise and cooperate with the commission as well as nras , on request or on its own initiative , on any technical matter within its mandate , and assist and advise the european parliament and the council on request ; ### assist , advise and cooperate with the commission as well as nras , on request or on its own initiative , on any technical matter within its mandate , and assist and advise the european parliament and the council on request ; promote competition and investments ; protect end - users ;


### in the case of the working groups which are set up to carry out the tasks referred to in the third indent of article 2 , their members shall be appointed from the lists of qualified experts provided by the nras , the commission and the executive director . ### in the case of the working groups which are set up to carry out the tasks referred to in the third indent of article 2 , their members shall be appointed from the lists of qualified experts provided by the nras .


### in the case of the working groups which are set up to carry out the tasks referred to in the second indent of article 2 , their members shall be appointed exclusively from the lists of qualified experts provided by the nras and the executive director . ### in the case of the working groups which are set up to carry out the tasks referred to in the second indent of article 2 , their members shall be appointed exclusively from the lists of qualified experts provided by the nras .


### each year , the executive director shall draw up a draft programming document containing annual and multiannual programming in line with article 32 of commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 2013 and taking into account guidelines set by the commission38 . _________________ 38 commission communication on the guidelines for programming document for decentralised agencies and the template for the consolidated annual activity report for decentralised agencies 9641 ) . ### each year , the secretary - general shall draw up a draft programming document containing annual and multiannual programming .


### the management board shall subsequently adopt the single programming document taking into account the opinion of the commission . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission , as well as any later updated version of that document . ### the management board shall subsequently adopt the single programming document . it shall forward it to the european parliament , the council and the commission , as well as any later updated version of that document .


### the draft estimate of berec’s revenue and expenditure shall be sent by the executive director to the commission by 31 january each year . the information contained in the draft estimate of berec’s revenue and expenditure and in the draft single programming document referred to in article 15 shall be coherent . ### the draft estimate of berec’s revenue and expenditure shall be sent by the secretary - general to the council and the member states by 31 january each year . the information contained in the draft estimate of berec’s revenue and expenditure and in the draft single programming document referred to in article 15 shall be coherent .


### where information is not available or is not made available by the nras in a timely fashion or in circumstances where a direct request by berec would prove more efficient and less burdensome , berec may address a duly justified and reasoned request to other authorities or directly to the relevant undertakings providing electronic communications networks , services and associated facilities . ### where information is not available or is not made available by the nras in a timely fashion or in circumstances where a direct request by berec would prove more efficient and less burdensome , berec may address a duly justified and reasoned request to other authorities , with the prior agreement of the nra of the country in question .


### no later than five years from the day of entry into force of this regulation , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall perform an evaluation in compliance with the commission guidelines to assess berec ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of berec , and the financial implications of any such modification . ### no later than five years from the day of entry into force of this regulation , and every five years thereafter , the management board shall forward an evaluation report to the council and the european parliament to assess berec ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of berec , and the financial implications of any such modification .


### where the commission considers that the continuation of berec is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives , mandate and tasks , it may propose that this regulation be amended accordingly or repealed . ### where the european parliament or the council consider that the continuation of berec is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives , mandate and tasks , they may propose that this regulation be amended accordingly or repealed .


### this regulation shall apply to : ### this directive shall apply to :


### surname , forename , address and professional membership number of the person allowed to prescribe a veterinary medicinal product . ### surname , forename , address and professional membership number of the veterinarian .


### issue date and signature or electronic identification of the person allowed to prescribe a veterinary medicinal product . ### issue date and signature or electronic identification of the veterinarian .


### when a person ' s rights or obligations to which the basic and implementing regulations apply have been established or determined , the competent institution may request the institution in the member state of residence or stay to provide personal data about that person . the request and any response shall concern information which enables the competent member state to identify any inaccuracy in the facts on which a document or a decision determining the rights and obligations of a person under the basic or implementing regulation is based . the request can also be made where there is no existing doubt about the validity or accuracy of the information contained in the document or on which the decision is based in a particular case . the request for information and any response must be necessary and proportionate . ### when a person ' s rights or obligations to which the basic and implementing regulations apply have been established or determined , the competent institution may request the institution in the member state of residence or stay to provide personal data about that person . the request and any response shall concern information which enables the competent member state to identify any inaccuracy in the facts on which a document or a decision determining the rights and obligations of a person under the basic or implementing regulation is based . the request can also be made where there is no existing doubt about the validity or accuracy of the information contained in the document or on which the decision is based in a particular case . the request for information and any response must be necessary and concern only specifically relevant data .


### it is the union ' s objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness , including in its industry , while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the union ' s strategic priorities , which ultimately aim at promoting peace , the union ' s values and the well - being of its peoples . ### it is the union ' s objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness , including in its industry , while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the union ' s strategic priorities , which ultimately aim at promoting peace , the union ' s values and the well - being of its peoples . the last - named objective is becoming increasingly remote from the reality of people ' s lives as the construction of europe progresses .


### to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area . ### to deliver scientific , social , economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area .


### it is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation , digitisation and decarbonisation , notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow ' s business . the programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . this will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and eu state aid rules , avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market . ### it is essential to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation , digitisation and decarbonisation , notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow ' s business . the programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . this will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and eu state aid rules , avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market .


### in order to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding and the most effective contribution to the union ' s policy objectives , the programme should enter into european partnerships with private and / or public sector partners . such partners include industry , research organisations , bodies with a public service mission at local , regional , national or international level , and civil society organisations such as foundations that support and / or carry out research and innovation , provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the union alone . ### in order to achieve the greatest possible impact of union funding and the most effective contribution to the union ' s policy objectives , the programme should enter into european partnerships with private and / or public sector partners . such partners include industry , research organisations , bodies with a public service mission at local , regional , national or international level , and civil society organisations such as foundations or associations that support and / or carry out research and innovation , provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the union alone .


### the programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest , mutual benefit and global commitments to implement the un sdgs . international cooperation should aim to strengthen the union ' s research and innovation excellence , attractiveness and economic and industrial competitiveness , to tackle global challenges , as embodied in the un sdgs , and to support the union ' s external policies . an approach of general opening for international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed , including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries . at the same time , association of third countries to the programme should be promoted . ### the programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest , mutual benefit and global commitments to implement the un sdgs . international cooperation should aim to strengthen the union ' s research and innovation excellence , attractiveness and economic and industrial competitiveness , to tackle global challenges , as embodied in the un sdgs , and to support the union ' s external policies . an approach of general opening for international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed , including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries also . at the same time , association of third countries to the programme should be promoted .


### 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 , jointly assessing 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 .


### 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 . ### reflecting the absolute and growing urgency of the need 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 .


### where a member state or the commission considers that there are reasons to believe that a veterinary medicinal product may present a potential serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment , a scientific evaluation of the product should be undertaken at union level , leading to a single decision on the area of disagreement , binding on the member states concerned , being taken on the basis of an overall benefit - risk assessment . ### where a member state or the commission considers that there are reasons to believe that a veterinary medicinal product may present a potential serious risk to human or animal health or to the environment , the scientific evaluation carried out by the applicant’s member state should be compared with a scientific evaluation of the product undertaken at union level , leading to a single decision on the area of disagreement , binding on the member states concerned , being taken on the basis of an overall benefit - risk assessment .


### the conditions governing the supply of veterinary medicinal products to the public should be harmonised in the union . veterinary medicinal products should only be supplied by persons authorised to do so by the member state where they are established . at the same time , in order to improve access to veterinary medicinal products in the union , retailers that are authorised to supply veterinary medicinal products by the competent authority in the member state where they are established should be allowed to sell prescription and non - prescription veterinary medicinal products via the internet to buyers in other member states . ### the conditions governing the supply of veterinary medicinal products to the public should be harmonised in the union . veterinary medicinal products should only be supplied by persons authorised to do so by the member state where they are established . at the same time , in order to improve access to veterinary medicinal products in the union , retailers that are authorised to supply veterinary medicinal products by the competent authority in the member state where they are established should not be allowed to sell prescription and non - prescription veterinary medicinal products via the internet to buyers in other member states .


### where medicinal products are authorised within a member state and have been prescribed in that member state by a member of a regulated animal health profession for an individual animal or group of animals , it should in principle be possible for that veterinary prescription to be recognised and for the medicinal product to be dispensed in another member state . the removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to such recognition should not affect any professional or ethical duty for dispensing professionals to refuse to dispense the medicine stated in the prescription . ### where medicinal products are authorised within a member state and have been prescribed in that member state by a member of a regulated animal health profession for an individual animal or group of animals , it should in principle be possible for that veterinary prescription to be recognised and for the medicinal product to be dispensed in another member state . the removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to such recognition must not affect any professional or ethical duty for dispensing professionals to refuse to dispense the medicine stated in the prescription .


### taking into account the availability of electronic means of data recording and the fact that personal data should in any event be collected before the ship ' s departure , the 30 minutes delay currently provided for by directive 98 / 41 / ec should be considered as a maximum and used in exceptional cases only . ### taking into account the availability of electronic means of data recording and the fact that personal data should in any event be collected before the ship ' s departure , the 30 minutes delay currently provided for by directive 98 / 41 / ec should be reduced to 15 minutes and considered as a maximum and used in exceptional cases only .


### that information shall be collected before departure and recorded in the single window established pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 65 / eu upon the passenger ship ' s departure but in no case later than thirty minutes after its departure . ### that information shall be collected before departure and recorded in the single window established pursuant to article 5 of directive 2010 / 65 / eu upon the passenger ship’s departure but in no case later than 15 minutes after it has cast off .


### 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 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 , an appropriate emission limit should urgently be introduced .


### 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 n2 with 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 union 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 council1a 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 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 nox / no2 and limits for tailpipe emissions at cold temperatures for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits . __________________ 1adirective 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information


### the abrasion of tyres during use is a significant source of microplastics , which are harmful to the environment , and the commission’s communication “a european strategy for plastics in a circular economy”16 therefore mentions the need to address unintentional release of microplastics from tyres , inter alia through information measures such as labelling and minimum requirements for tyres . however , a suitable testing method to measure tyre abrasion is not currently available . therefore , the commission should mandate the development of such a method , taking into full consideration all state - of - the - art internationally developed or proposed standards or regulations , with a view to establishing a suitable testing method as soon as possible . __________________ 16 com 28 final . ### the abrasion of tyres during use is a significant source of microplastics , which are harmful to the environment and now represent a major concern , as ocean pollution by microplastics is a major threat to biodiversity . the commission’s communication “a european strategy for plastics in a circular economy”16 therefore mentions the need to address unintentional release of microplastics from tyres , inter alia through information measures such as labelling and minimum requirements for tyres . however , a suitable testing method to measure tyre abrasion is not currently available . therefore , the commission should mandate the development of such a method , taking into full consideration all state - of - the - art internationally developed or proposed standards or regulations , with a view to establishing a suitable testing method as soon as possible . __________________ 16 com 28 final .


### new or complex market failures or sub - optimal investment situations with a view to developing new financial solutions and market structures ; ### new or complex market failures or sub - optimal investment situations with a view to developing new financial solutions and market structures and to enabling smes , as a priority , to benefit from the sme policy window laid down in article 7 .


### directive 2003 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and directive 2009 / 72 / ec of the european parliament and of the council have made a significant contribution towards the creation of such an internal market in electricity . however , europe ' s energy system is in the middle of a profound change . the common goal to decarbonise the energy system creates new opportunities and challenges for market participants . at the same time , technological developments allow for new forms of consumer participation and cross - border cooperation . there is a need to adapt the union market rules to a new market reality . ### directive 2003 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and directive 2009 / 72 / ec of the european parliament and of the council have made a significant contribution towards the creation of such an internal market in electricity . however , europe ' s energy system is in the middle of a profound change . the common goal to decarbonise the energy system creates new opportunities and challenges for market participants linked to the generation and distribution of electricity . at the same time , technological developments allow for new forms of consumer participation and cross - border cooperation . there is a need to adapt the union market rules to a new market reality .


### the communication from the commission of 15 july 2015 ' launching the public consultation process on a new energy market design31 ' highlighted that the move away from generation in large central power plants towards de - centralized production from renewable energy sources and decarbonized markets requires an adaptation of the current rules of electricity trading and changes to the existing market roles . it underlined needs to organise electricity markets in a more flexible manner and to fully integrate all market players – including renewable energy producers , new energy service providers , energy storage and flexible demand . _________________ 31 com 340 final of 15 . 7 . 2015 . ### the communication from the commission of 15 july 2015 ' launching the public consultation process on a new energy market design31 ' highlighted that the move away from generation in large central power plants towards de - centralized production from renewable energy sources and decarbonized markets requires an adaptation of the current rules of electricity trading and changes to the existing market roles . it underlined needs to organise electricity markets in a more flexible manner and to fully integrate all market players – including renewable energy producers , new energy service providers , energy storage and flexible demand . this flexibility requirement should not disguise the fact that electricity distribution is a public service and that the state will continue to play a role in regulating supply . _________________ 31 com 340 final of 15 . 7 . 2015 .


### in order to secure competition and the supply of electricity at the most competitive price , member states and national regulatory authorities should facilitate cross - border access for new suppliers of electricity from different energy sources as well as for new providers of power generation . ### in order to secure sufficient competition and the supply of electricity at the most competitive price , member states and national regulatory authorities should facilitate access for any new supplier of electricity from different energy sources as well as for new providers of power generation .


### independent comparison tools including websites are an effective means for customers to assess the merits of different energy offers available on the market . search costs are lower as they no longer need to collect information from individual suppliers and service providers . such tools can provide the right balance between the need for information to be clear and concise and the need for it to be complete and comprehensive . they should aim at including the broadest possible range of available offers , and at covering the market as completely as is feasible so as to give the customer a representative overview . it is crucial that the information given on such tools be trustworthy , impartial and transparent . ### independent comparison tools including websites are an effective means for customers to assess the merits of different energy offers available on the market . search costs are lower as they no longer need to collect information from individual suppliers and service providers . such tools can provide the right balance between the need for information to be clear and concise and the need for it to be complete and comprehensive . they should aim at including the broadest possible range of available offers , and at covering the market as completely as is feasible so as to give the customer a representative overview . it is crucial that the information given on such tools be trustworthy , impartial and transparent . it is essential , moreover , that these websites should not be made inaccessible by means of manoeuvres designed to deny consumers access to information , as has already happened to many price comparison sites which have been demoted in google search result rankings .


### all customer groups should have access to the energy markets to trade their flexibility and self - generated electricity . customers should be allowed to make full use of the advantages of aggregation of production and supply over larger regions and benefit from cross - border competition . aggregators are likely to play an important role as intermediaries between customer groups and the market . transparent and fair rules should be established to also allow independent aggregators to fulfil this role . products should be defined on all organised energy markets , including ancillary services and capacity markets so as to encourage the participation of demand response . ### all customer groups should have access to the energy markets to trade their flexibility and self - generated electricity . customers should be allowed to make full use of the advantages of aggregation of production and supply over larger regions and benefit from competition . aggregators are likely to play an important role as intermediaries between customer groups and the market . transparent and fair rules should be established to also allow independent aggregators to fulfil this role . products should be defined on all organised energy markets , including ancillary services and capacity markets so as to encourage the participation of demand response .


### when it comes to deciding at national level on the smart metering deployment , it should be possible to base this on an economic assessment . should that assessment conclude that the introduction of such metering systems is economically reasonable and cost - effective only for consumers with a certain amount of electricity consumption , member states should be able to take that into account when proceeding with implementation . ### when it comes to deciding at national level on the smart metering deployment , it should be possible to base this on an economic assessment . should that assessment conclude that the introduction of such metering systems is economically reasonable and cost - effective only for consumers with a certain amount of electricity consumption , member states should be able to take that into account when proceeding with implementation . in the same way , it should be possible to conduct a legal assessment of the impact of such decisions on privacy , in particular the confidentiality of data concerning customers’ consumption habits .


### energy services are fundamental to safeguard the well - being of the union citizens . adequate warmth , cooling , lighting and the energy to power appliances are essential services to guarantee a decent standard of living and citizens ' health . furthermore , access to these energy services empowers european citizens to fulfil their potential and it enhances social inclusion . energy poor households are unable to afford these energy services due to a combination of low income , high energy expenditure and poor energy efficiency of their homes . member states should collect the right information to monitor the number of households in energy poverty . accurate measurement should assist member states to identify those households affected by energy poverty in order to provide targeted support . the commission should actively support the implementation of the provisions on energy poverty by facilitating the sharing of good practices between member states . ### energy services are fundamental to safeguard the well - being of the union citizens . adequate warmth , cooling , lighting and the energy to power appliances are essential services to guarantee a decent standard of living and citizens ' health . furthermore , access to these energy services empowers member state citizens to fulfil their potential and it enhances social inclusion . energy poor households are unable to afford these energy services due to a combination of low income , high energy expenditure and poor energy efficiency of their homes . member states should collect the right information to monitor the number of households in energy poverty . accurate measurement should assist member states to identify those households affected by energy poverty in order to provide targeted support . the commission should actively support the implementation of the provisions on energy poverty by facilitating the sharing of good practices between member states .


### member states which are affected by energy poverty and which have not yet done so should therefore develop national action plans or other appropriate frameworks to tackle this problem , aiming at decreasing the number of people suffering such situation . low income , high energy expenditure , and poor energy efficiency of homes are relevant factors in designing indicators for the measurement of energy poverty . in any event , member states should ensure the necessary energy supply for vulnerable and energy poor customers . in doing so , an integrated approach , such as in the framework of energy and social policy , could be used and measures could include social policies or energy efficiency improvements for housing . at the very least , this directive should allow national policies in favour of vulnerable and energy poor customers . ### the commission may provide member states with assistance , by sharing advice and best practices , with the aim of reducing the number of persons in that situation . low income , high energy expenditure , and poor energy efficiency of homes are relevant factors in designing indicators for the measurement of energy poverty . in any event , member states should ensure the necessary energy supply for vulnerable and energy poor customers . in doing so , an integrated approach , such as in the framework of energy and social policy , could be used and measures could include social policies or energy efficiency improvements for housing . at the very least , this directive should allow national policies in favour of vulnerable and energy poor customers .


### member states , through their national regulatory authorities , shall monitor and report annually , for at least a ten - year period after such contracts become available , on the main developments of such contracts including market offers , the impact on consumers ' bills and specifically the level of price volatility , and on consumers ' sensitivity to the level of financial risk . ### member states , through their national regulatory authorities , shall monitor and report annually , for at least a ten - year period after such contracts become available , on the main developments of such contracts including market offers , the impact on consumers ' bills and specifically the level of price volatility , and on consumers ' sensitivity to the level of financial risk . member states shall be entitled to insist that national regulatory authorities provide details of redundancies among technicians , in particular those responsible for reading meters whose work has been made superfluous by the phasing - in of dynamic pricing .


### member states shall ensure the implementation of smart metering systems in their territories that shall assist the active participation of customers in the electricity market . such implementation may be subject to a cost - benefit assessment which shall be undertaken according to the principles laid down in annex iii . ### member states shall ensure the implementation of smart metering systems in their territories that shall assist the active participation of customers in the electricity market . such implementation may be subject to a cost - benefit assessment which shall be undertaken according to the principles laid down in annex iii . when that assessment is carried out , a figure shall be put on the jobs lost as a result of the deployment of smart meters , a step which does away with the need to employ technicians to read meters , so that public and economic actors are aware of the social repercussions of such changes in the arrangements for the distribution of electricity .


### member states that proceed with deployment shall adopt and publish the minimum functional and technical requirements for the smart metering systems to be rolled out in their territories in line with the provisions laid down in article 20 and annex iii . member states shall ensure the interoperability of these smart metering systems as well as their connectivity with consumer energy management platforms . to this respect , member states shall have due regard to the use of relevant available standards including those enabling interoperability , best practices and the importance of the development of the internal market in electricity . ### member states that proceed with deployment shall adopt and publish the minimum functional and technical requirements for the smart metering systems to be rolled out in their territories in line with the provisions laid down in article 20 and annex iii . member states shall ensure the interoperability of these smart metering systems as well as their connectivity with consumer energy management platforms , whilst guaranteeing optimum protection of personal data . to this respect , member states shall have due regard to the use of relevant available standards including those enabling interoperability , best practices and the importance of the development of the internal market in electricity .


### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the distribution networks . member states shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . ### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points to the distribution networks . member states shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non - discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns , develops , operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles , including with regard to connection to the grid . member states shall work together to ensure that recharging points meet international standards compatible among the largest possible number of states , so that vehicle recharging operates smoothly and connections between recharging points and grids are facilitated .


### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future and the fiscal constraints on member states . this lack of investment slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness . ### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 , impacting all member states and especially the less developed ones . member states of the union suffer in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of austerity policies and the fiscal constraints on member states . this&#160 ; austerity policy&#160 ; slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness .


### the development of digital technologies and internet has transformed the distribution of and access to television and radio programmes . users increasingly expect to have access to television and radio programmes both live and on - demand , using traditional channels such as satellite or cable and also through online services . broadcasting organisations are therefore increasingly offering , in addition to their own broadcasts of television and radio programmes , online services ancillary to their broadcast , such as simulcasting and catch - up services . retransmission services operators , which aggregate broadcasts of television and radio programmes into packages and provide them to users simultaneously to the initial transmission of the broadcast , unaltered and unabridged , use various techniques of retransmission such as cable , satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based or mobile networks as well as the open internet . on the part of users , there is a growing demand for access to broadcasts of television and radio programmes not only originating in their member state but also in other member states of the union , including from members of linguistic minorities of the union as well as from persons who live in another member state than their member state of origin . ### the development of digital technologies and internet has transformed the distribution of , and access to , television and radio programmes , pitting traditional audiovisual media services against increasingly fierce international competition , including from on - line platforms . to meet user demand for access to television and radio programmes both live and on - demand , using traditional channels such as satellite or cable and also through online services , broadcasting organisations have managed to adapt and offer innovative solutions such as online services ancillary to their broadcasts , like simulcasting and catch - up services . retransmission services operators , which aggregate broadcasts of television and radio programmes into packages and provide them to users simultaneously to the initial transmission of the broadcast , unaltered and unabridged , use various techniques of retransmission such as cable , satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based or mobile networks as well as the open internet . these new techniques have made it possible to offer users a broad choice and increasingly easy access to high - quality content .


### a number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the union . broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under union law . that results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter . often the rights need to be cleared in a short time - frame , in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs . in order to make their online services available across borders , broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights’ clearance . ### broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news , cultural , political , documentary or entertainment programmes . these programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual , musical , literary or graphic works , which is protected by copyright and / or related rights under national bodies of law and union law . territorial - based sales of rights and exclusivity clauses play a major role in the financing and distribution of this content . this investment is particularly relevant in the case of the cross - border distribution of content across the eu , as was pointed out by the european audiovisual observatory in its study on territoriality in 2015 , because the eu market is heterogeneous and very fragmented – owing to differences in the language , culture and tastes of the public – and , therefore , obliges broadcasting organisations to adapt to national circumstances .


### operators of retransmission services , that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes , have a very short time - frame for obtaining the necessary licences and hence also face a significant rights clearing burden . there is also a risk for right holders of having their works and other protected subject matter exploited without authorisation or payment of remuneration . ### operators of retransmission services that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes , have the possibility of obtaining the necessary licences , which is a facet of contractual freedom and guarantees right holders the remuneration they need for their livelihoods and to continue to offer a wide variety of content , which is necessary in order to preserve cultural diversity in europe .


### the rights in works and other protected subject matter are harmonised , among others , through directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 and directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . 16 _________________ 15 directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society oj l 167 , 22 . 6 . 2001 , p . 10–19 . 16 directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on rental right and lending right and on certain rights related to copyright in the field of intellectual property oj l 376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 28–35 . ### it is also necessary to point out that this legal protection of right holders , which is laid down in the judicial systems of most member states , is also enshrined in european law , since rights in works and other protected subject matter are harmonised , among others , through directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 and directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council16 . _________________ 15 directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society oj l 167 , 22 . 6 . 2001 , p . 10–19 . 16 directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on rental right and lending right and on certain rights related to copyright in the field of intellectual property oj l 376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 28–35 .


### council directive 93 / 83 / eec17 facilitates cross - border satellite broadcasting and retransmission by cable of television and radio programmes from other member states of the union . however , the provisions of that directive on transmissions of broadcasting organisations are limited to satellite transmissions and therefore do not apply to online services ancillary to broadcast while the provisions concerning retransmissions of television and radio programmes from other member states are limited to simultaneous , unaltered and unabridged retransmission by cable or microwave systems and do not extend to such retransmissions by means of other technologies . _________________ 17 council directive 93 / 83 / eec of 27 september 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission oj l 248 , 6 . 10 . 1993 , p . 15–21 . ### while council directive 93 / 83 / eec17 facilitates cross - border satellite broadcasting and retransmission by cable of television and radio programmes from other member states of the union , its provisions on transmissions of broadcasting organisations are limited to satellite transmissions and therefore do not apply to online services ancillary to broadcast while the provisions concerning retransmissions of television and radio programmes from other member states are limited to simultaneous , unaltered and unabridged retransmission by cable or microwave systems and do not extend to such retransmissions by means of other technologies . _________________ 17 council directive 93 / 83 / eec of 27 september 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission oj l 248 , 6 . 10 . 1993 , p . 15–21 .


### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### in view of the principle of contractual freedom , and although the collective management model might be encouraged , it would be recommendable not to implement new legislation pertaining to rights clearance procedures for secondary retransmissions of programmes by operators of packages of television and radio channels by means of iptv or other closed electronic communication networks . moreover , no changes of a legal nature should be made at this stage in respect of retransmission services offered on the open internet .


### in order to provide legal certainty to operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile or similar networks , and to overcome disparities in national law regarding such retransmission services , rules similar to those that apply to cable retransmission as defined in directive 93 / 83 / eec should apply . the rules established in that directive include the obligation to exercise the right to grant or refuse authorisation to an operator of a retransmission service through a collective management organisation . this is without prejudice to directive 2014 / 26 / eu18 and in particular to its provisions concerning rights of right holders with regard to the choice of a collective management organisation . _________________ 18 directive 2014 / 26 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on collective management of copyright and related rights and multi - territorial licensing of rights in musical works for online use in the internal market , oj l 84 , 20 . 3 . 2014 , p . 72–98 . ### in order to provide legal certainty to operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile or similar networks , emphasis should be placed on the principle of contractual freedom , which ensures genuine protection of right holders and content creators in general . it is also necessary to underscore the possibility of exercising the right to grant or refuse authorisation to an operator of a retransmission service through a collective management organisation or otherwise .


### ' product information sheet ' means a standard table of information relating to a product ; ### ' product information sheet ' means a standard table of information relating to a product in printed or electronic form ;


### ' rescaled label ' means a label for a particular product that has undergone a rescaling exercise . ### ' rescaled label ' means a newly designed label for a particular product that has undergone a rescaling exercise and which is clearly distinguishable from previous labels for the final customer .


### they shall ensure that products placed on the market are provided , free of charge , with accurate labels and product information sheets in accordance with this regulation and the relevant delegated acts ; ### they shall ensure that products placed on the market are provided , free of charge , with accurate labels and product information sheets in electronic and printed form in accordance with this regulation and the relevant delegated acts ; for product groups whose products consist of multiple components and whose energy efficiency rating is the result of the combination of those components , the manufacturer shall make accurate labels available to the dealer free of charge at the time of display ;


### they shall ensure the accuracy of the labels and product information sheets that they provide and produce technical documentation sufficient to enable the accuracy to be assessed ; ### they shall ensure the accuracy of the labels and product information sheets that they provide and produce technical documentation in one of the official languages of the eu sufficient to enable the accuracy to be assessed by market surveillance authorities ;


### following a request from the commission , enisa shall prepare a candidate european cybersecurity certification scheme which meets the requirements set out in articles 45 , 46 and 47 of this regulation . member states or the european cybersecurity certification group established under article 53 may propose the preparation of a candidate european cybersecurity certification scheme to the commission . ### member states or the european cybersecurity certification group shall prepare a european cybersecurity certification scheme which meets the requirements laid down by member states that are set out in articles 45 , 46 and 47 of this regulation .


### when preparing candidate schemes referred to in paragraph 1 of this article , enisa shall consult all relevant stakeholders and closely cooperate with the group . the group shall provide enisa with the assistance and expert advice required by enisa in relation to the preparation of the candidate scheme , including by providing opinions where necessary . ### when preparing candidate schemes , enisa shall consult all relevant stakeholders and closely cooperate with the group . the group shall provide enisa with the assistance and expert advice required by enisa in relation to the preparation of the candidate scheme , including by providing opinions where necessary .


### enisa shall transmit the candidate european cybersecurity certification scheme prepared in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article to the commission . ### enisa shall transmit the european cybersecurity certification scheme ultimately adopted by member states in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article to the commission .


### in its european strategy for low - emission mobility21 the commission announced that in order to meet the union ' s commitments at the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change held in paris in 2015 , the decarbonisation of the transport sector must be accelerated and that therefore greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant emissions from transport should be firmly on the path towards zero - emission by mid - century . moreover , emissions of air pollutants from transport that are harmful to health need to be significantly reduced without delay . this can be achieved by an array of policy initiatives , including the use of public procurement of clean vehicles . _________________ 21 com 501 final . ### in its european strategy for low - emission mobility the commission announced that in order to meet the union ' s commitments at the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change held in paris in 2015 , decarbonisation of the transport sector is one of the decarbonisation priorities and that therefore greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutant emissions from transport should be firmly on the path towards zero - emission by mid - century . moreover , emissions of air pollutants from transport that are harmful to health need to be significantly reduced without delay . this can be achieved by an array of policy initiatives , including the use of public procurement of clean vehicles . _________________ 21 com 501 final .


### setting minimum targets for clean vehicle procurement by 2025 and by 2030 at member state level should contribute to policy certainty for markets where investments in low - and zero - emission mobility are warranted . the minimum targets support market creation throughout the union . they provide time for the adjustment of public procurement processes and give a clear market signal . the impact assessment notes that member states increasingly set targets , depending on their economic capacity and how serious the problem is . different targets should be set for different member states in accordance with their economic capacity and exposure to pollution . minimum procurement targets should be complemented by the obligation of the contracting authorities , entities and operators to consider relevant energy and environmental aspects in all their procurement procedures . the territorial impact assessment of this amended directive illustrated that the impact will be evenly distributed among regions in the union . ### setting minimum targets for clean vehicle procurement by 2025 and by 2030 at member state level should contribute to policy certainty for markets where investments in low - and zero - emission mobility are warranted . the minimum targets support market creation throughout the union . they provide time for the adjustment of public procurement processes and give a clear market signal . the impact assessment notes that member states increasingly set targets , depending on their economic capacity and how serious the problem is . different targets should be set for different member states in accordance with their economic capacity and exposure to pollution . the targets should also take account of the manufacturing capacity for clean vehicles in the different member states . minimum procurement targets should be complemented by the obligation of the contracting authorities , entities and operators to consider relevant energy and environmental aspects in all their procurement procedures . the territorial impact assessment of this amended directive illustrated that the impact will be evenly distributed among regions in the union .


### reporting on public procurement under this amended directive should provide a clear market overview to enable effective monitoring of the implementation . it should start with an intermediate report in 2023 and continue with a first full report on the implementation of the minimum targets in 2026 and thereafter every three years . to minimise administrative burden on single public bodies and establish an effective market overview , simple reporting should be facilitated . the commission will ensure full reporting for low - and zero - emission and other alternative - fuel vehicles within the context of the common procurement vocabulary of the union . specific codes in the common procurement vocabulary will help the registration and monitoring under the tender electronic daily database . ### reporting on public procurement under this amended directive should provide a clear market overview to enable effective monitoring of the implementation . it should start with an intermediate report in 2023 and continue with a first full report on the implementation of the minimum targets in 2026 and thereafter every three years : this new report must take account of ecological developments and the environmental priorities of member states over the last three years according to the same criteria applicable to all member states . to minimise administrative burden and additional cost for single public bodies and establish an effective market overview , simple reporting should be facilitated and the tendering procedures should be made online in order to increase transparency . the commission will ensure full reporting for low - and zero - emission and other alternative - fuel vehicles within the context of the common procurement vocabulary of the union . specific codes in the common procurement vocabulary will help the registration and monitoring under the tender electronic daily database .


### further support to market uptake of clean vehicles can be achieved by providing targeted public support measures at national and union level . this includes better exchange of knowledge and alignment of procurement to enable actions at a scale great enough for cost reductions and market impact . the possibility of public support in favour of promoting development of infrastructures necessary for the distribution of alternative fuels is recognised in the guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and energy 2014 - 202027 . however , the rules of the treaty , and in particular articles 107 and 108 thereof , will continue to apply to such public support . _________________ 27oj c 200 , 28 . 6 . 2014 , p . 1 . ### further support to market uptake of clean vehicles can be achieved by providing targeted public support measures at national and union level . this includes better exchange of knowledge and alignment of procurement to enable actions at a scale great enough for cost reductions and market impact . the possibility of public support in favour of promoting development of infrastructures necessary for the distribution of alternative fuels is recognised in the guidelines on state aid for environmental protection and energy 2014 - 202027 . however , the rules of the treaty , and in particular articles 107 and 108 thereof , will continue to apply to such public support , which considerably restricts its scope . _________________ 27oj c 200 , 28 . 6 . 2014 , p . 1 .


### to enable producers to use vine varieties that are better adapted to changing climatic conditions and with higher resistance to diseases , provision should be made permitting products using designations of origin not only from vine varieties belonging to vitis vinifera but also from vine varieties stemming from a cross between vitis vinifera and other species of the genus vitis . ### to enable producers to use vine varieties that are better adapted to changing climatic conditions and with higher resistance to diseases , without making more use of pesticides , provision should be made permitting products using designations of origin not only from vine varieties belonging to vitis vinifera but also from vine varieties stemming from a cross between vitis vinifera and other species of the genus vitis .


### the purpose of this directive is to enable qualified entities , which represent the collective interest of consumers , to seek remedy through representative actions against infringements of provisions of union law . the qualified entities should be able to ask for stopping or prohibiting an infringement , for confirming that an infringement took place and to seek redress , such as compensation , repair or price reduction as available under national laws . ### the purpose of this directive is to enable qualified entities , which represent the collective interest of consumers , to seek remedy through representative actions against infringements of provisions of union law . the qualified entities should be able to ask for stopping or prohibiting an infringement , for confirming that an infringement took place and to seek redress , such as compensation , repair or price reduction as available under national laws . in order to be able to act , qualified entities ought to obtain a mandate in advance from a minimum number of consumers . the minimum number of consumers should be laid down by each member state .