### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### a smarter , modernised and more sustainable cap needs to embrace research and innovation , in order to serve the multi - functionality of union agriculture , forestry and food systems , investing in technological development and digitalisation , as well as improving the access to impartial , sound , relevant and new knowledge . ### a smarter , modernised and more sustainable cap needs to embrace research and innovation in order to make it possible to produce healthier foods and achieve pesticide - free agriculture , and in order to serve the multi - functionality of union agriculture , forestry and food systems , investing in technological development and digitalisation , as well as improving the access to impartial , sound , relevant and new knowledge .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , healthy , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , the refusal of food containing pesticides , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands .


### building on the previous system of cross - compliance implemented until 2020 , the system of new conditionality links full receipt of cap support to the compliance by beneficiaries of basic standards concerning the environment , climate change , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare . the basic standards encompass in a streamlined form a list of statutory management requirements and standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land . these basic standards should better take into account the environmental and climate challenges and the new environmental architecture of the cap , thus delivering a higher level of environmental and climate ambition as the commission announced in its communications on the ‘ future of food and farming’ and the multiannual financial framework . conditionality aims to contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture through better awareness on the part of beneficiaries of the need to respect those basic standards . it also aims to make the cap more compatible with the expectations of society through improving consistency of the policy with the environment , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare objectives . conditionality should form an integral part of the environmental architecture of the cap , as part of the baseline for more ambitious environmental and climate commitments , and should be comprehensively applied across the union . for those farmers who do not comply with those requirements , member states should ensure that proportionate , effective and dissuasive penalties are applied in accordance with [ the hzr regulation ] . ### building on the previous system of cross - compliance implemented until 2020 , the system of new conditionality links full receipt of cap support to the compliance by beneficiaries of basic standards concerning the environment , climate change , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare . it should be specified that the basic standards concerning the environment or public health must clearly include a ‘ zero pesticide’ target in the long term . the basic standards encompass in a streamlined form a list of statutory management requirements and standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land . these basic standards should better take into account the environmental and climate challenges and the new environmental architecture of the cap , thus delivering a higher level of environmental and climate ambition as the commission announced in its communications on the ‘ future of food and farming’ and the multiannual financial framework . conditionality aims to contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture through better awareness on the part of beneficiaries of the need to respect those basic standards . it also aims to make the cap more compatible with the expectations of society through improving consistency of the policy with the environment , public health , animal health , plant health and animal welfare objectives . conditionality should form an integral part of the environmental architecture of the cap , as part of the baseline for more ambitious environmental and climate commitments , and should be comprehensively applied across the union . for those farmers who do not comply with those requirements , member states should ensure that proportionate , effective and dissuasive penalties are applied in accordance with [ the hzr regulation ] .


### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round some payment for small farmers . ### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to territorial development . nevertheless , they are particularly disadvantaged by the cap support distribution policy . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round some payment for small farmers .


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , or the long - term aim of discontinuing the use of pesticides , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation .


### 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 program will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under the cap are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the cap to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the program ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change , which has become a global emergency , in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this program will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under the cap are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the cap to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the program ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the proper functioning of the internal energy market requires that the energy imported into the union be fully governed by the rules establishing the internal energy market . an internal energy market that does not function properly puts the union in a vulnerable and disadvantageous position with regard to security of energy supply , and undermines its potential benefits to european consumers and industry . ### the proper functioning of the inter - state energy market requires that the energy imported into the union be fully controlled by and the responsibility of the member states which are themselves responsible for their own security of energy supply . a regulated internal energy market that does not function properly and any weakness shown by the member states will reduce the resilience of the supply system and put the union in a vulnerable and disadvantageous position with regard to security of energy supply , and undermine its potential benefits to the consumers and industry of european countries .


### in order to avoid any incompliance with union law and enhance transparency , member states should inform the commission of their intent to enter into negotiations with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements as soon as possible . the commission should be kept informed regularly of the progress of the negotiations . member states should have the possibility to invite the commission to participate in the negotiations as an observer . ### in order to avoid any failure to comply with union law and enhance transparency , member states should be able to inform the commission of their intent to enter into negotiations with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements as soon as possible . the commission could then be kept informed regularly of the progress of the negotiations . those member states that so wish should have the possibility to invite the commission to participate in the negotiations as an observer .


### in order to ensure compliance with union law , member states should notify the draft intergovernmental agreement to the commission before it becomes legally binding for the parties . in a spirit of cooperation , the commission should support the member state in identifying compliance issues of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment . the respective member state would then be better prepared to conclude a union law compliant agreement . the commission should have sufficient time for such an assessment in order to provide for as much legal certainty as possible while avoiding undue delays . in order to fully benefit from the commission ' s support member states should refrain from concluding an intergovernmental agreement until the commission has informed the member state of its assessment . the member states should take all necessary steps to find a suitable solution to eliminate the incompatibility identified . ### in order to ensure the security of energy supply of the union , member states should be able to notify the draft intergovernmental agreement to the commission before it becomes legally binding for the parties . in a spirit of cooperation , the commission should support the member state in identifying security of supply issues of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment and provide them with legal and political support in concluding mutually advantageous agreements . the respective member state would then be better prepared to conclude an agreement in keeping with their needs as regards security and continuity of supply and thus the security and continuity of supply of the union . the commission should have sufficient time for such an assessment in order to provide for as much legal and political certainty as possible while avoiding undue delays . in order to fully benefit from the commission ' s support member states should be able to ask for such support before the conclusion of an intergovernmental agreement until the commission has informed the member state of its assessment and its advice . the member states should take all necessary steps to find a suitable solution to conclude an agreement that meets their security of supply needs and those of the union as far as possible .


### if a member state considers an intergovernmental agreement to be confidential , it should provide the commission with a summary of it for the purposes of sharing that summary with the other member states . ### if a member state considers an intergovernmental agreement to be confidential , it could provide the commission with a summary of it for the purposes of sharing that summary with the other member states .


### the improved mutual knowledge of existing and new intergovernmental agreements and non - binding instruments should allow for better coordination in energy matters between member states and between member states and the commission . such improved coordination should enable member states to benefit fully from the political and economic weight of the union and enable the commission to propose solutions for problems identified in the area of intergovernmental agreements . ### the improved mutual knowledge of existing and new intergovernmental agreements should allow for better coordination in energy matters between member states . such improved coordination should enable member states to fully benefit from the political and economic weight of the union .


### the commission should facilitate and encourage coordination between member states with a view to enhancing the overall strategic role of the union through a strong and effective coordinated approach to producer , transit , and consumer countries . ### the council should facilitate and encourage coordination between member states with a view to enhancing the overall strategic role of the union through a strong and effective coordinated approach to producer , transit , and consumer countries .


### the obligation to notify to the commission according to paragraphs 2 and 3 does not apply in respect of agreements between undertakings . ### the option of transmission to the commission according to paragraphs 2 and 3 does not apply in respect of agreements between undertakings .


### the obligation to notify to the commission according to this paragraph does not apply in respect of agreements between undertakings . ### the obligation to transmit to the commission according to this paragraph does not apply in respect of agreements between undertakings .


### the commission shall , within six weeks of the date of notification of the complete draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment , including annexes thereto , pursuant to article 3 , inform the member state concerned of any doubts it may have as to the compatibility of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment with union law , in particular with internal energy market legislation and union competition law . in the absence of a response from the commission within that period , the commission shall be deemed not to have any such doubts . ### the commission shall , within six weeks of the date of transmission of the complete draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment , including annexes thereto , pursuant to article 3 , inform the member state concerned of any doubts it may have as to the compatibility of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment with the union ' s security of supply needs . in the absence of a response from the commission within that period , the commission shall be deemed not to have any such doubts .


### where the commission informs the member state concerned pursuant to paragraph 1 that it has doubts , it shall inform the member state concerned of its opinion on the compatibility with union law , in particular with internal energy market legislation and union competition law , of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment concerned within 12 weeks of the date of notification referred to in paragraph 1 . in the absence of an opinion from the commission within that period , the commission shall be deemed not to have raised any objections . ### where the commission informs the member state concerned pursuant to paragraph 1 that it has doubts , it shall provide it with its opinion within 12 weeks of the date of transmission referred to in paragraph 1 . in the absence of an opinion from the commission within that period , the commission shall be deemed not to have raised any objections .


### the commission shall assess intergovernmental agreements notified in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2 . where , following its first assessment , the commission has doubts as to the compatibility of those agreements with union law , in particular with internal energy market legislation and union competition law , the commission shall inform the member states concerned accordingly within nine months of the notification of those agreements . ### the commission shall assess intergovernmental agreements transmitted in accordance with paragraph 1 or 2 . where , following its first assessment , the commission has doubts as to the compatibility of those agreements with the security of supply of the member state and the union , the commission shall inform the member states concerned accordingly within nine months of the transmission of those agreements .


### requests for confidentiality under this article shall not restrict the access of the commission itself to confidential information . the commission shall ensure that access to the confidential information is strictly limited to the commission services for which it is absolutely necessary to have the information available . ### requests for confidentiality under this article may restrict the access of the commission itself to confidential information .


### identifying common problems in relation to intergovernmental agreements and non - binding instruments and considering appropriate action to address those problems and , where appropriate , proposing solutions ; ### identifying common problems in relation to intergovernmental agreements , considering appropriate action to address those problems and , where appropriate , proposing solutions ;


### the label of medicated feed and intermediary products shall include the following particulars : ### the label of medicated feed and intermediary products shall include , in accordance with the requirements of this annex and of regulation no 767 / 2009 the following particulars , in a simple , clear and easily understandable manner for the end users :


### a recommendation to read the package leaflet of the veterinary medicinal products , including a hyperlink where it can be found , a warning that the product is only for the treatment of animals , as well as another warning that the product must be kept out of the sight and reach of children ; ### a recommendation to read the package leaflet of the veterinary medicinal products , including a hyperlink where it can be found , a warning that the product is only for the treatment of animals , a warning that the product must be kept out of the sight and reach of children , as well as another warning that people in the proximity of animals treated with medicated feed may be contaminated .


### the instructions for use , in accordance with the veterinary prescription and with the summary of product characteristics referred to in article 14 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec ; ### the instructions for use , in accordance with the summary of product characteristics referred to in article 14 of directive 2001 / 82 / ec , or with the veterinary prescription , if available at the time of manufacture .


### it is therefore necessary to ensure a comprehensive and continuous risk communication process throughout risk analysis , involving union and national risk assessors and risk managers . that process should be combined with an open dialogue between all interested parties to ensure the coherence and consistency within the risk analysis process . ### it is therefore necessary to ensure a comprehensive and continuous risk communication process throughout risk analysis , involving union and national risk assessors and risk managers . that process should be combined with an open dialogue between all interested parties to ensure the coherence and consistency within the risk analysis process . generally speaking , it is the entire question of the independence of the authority’s assessments that warrants close scrutiny .


### the general plan should identify the key factors to be taken into account when risk communications’ activities are considered , such as the different levels of risk , the nature of the risk and its potential public health impact , who and what are directly or indirectly affected by the risk , the levels of risk exposure , the ability to control risk and other factors that influence risk perception including the level of urgency as well as the applicable legislative framework and relevant market context . the general plan should also identify the tools and channels to be used and should establish appropriate mechanisms to ensure coherent risk communication . ### the general plan should identify the key factors to be taken into account and the best way of prioritising them when risk communications’ activities are considered , such as the different levels of risk , the nature of the risk and its potential public health impact , who and what are directly or indirectly affected by the risk , the levels of risk exposure , the ability to control risk and other factors that influence risk perception including the level of urgency as well as the applicable legislative framework and relevant market context . the general plan should also identify the tools and channels to be used and should establish appropriate mechanisms to ensure coherent risk communication .


### experience shows that the role of the management board of the authority is focussed on administrative and financial aspects and does not impact on the independence of the scientific work performed by the authority . it is thus appropriate to include representatives of all member states in the management board of the authority , while providing that those representatives should have experience in particular on risk assessment . ### experience shows that the role of the management board of the authority is focussed on administrative and financial aspects and does not impact on the independence of the scientific work performed by the authority . it is appropriate to include representatives of all member states in the management board of the authority , while providing that those representatives should have experience in particular on risk assessment .


### the fitness check of the general food law identified certain shortcomings in the long - term capability of the authority to maintain its high - level expertise . in particular , there has been a decrease in the number of candidates applying to be members of the scientific panels . the system has thus to be strengthened and member states should take a more active role to ensure that a sufficient pool of experts is available to meet the needs of the union risk assessment system in terms of high level of scientific expertise , independence and multidisciplinary expertise . ### the fitness check of the general food law identified certain shortcomings in the long - term capability of the authority to maintain its high - level expertise . in particular , there has been a decrease in the number of candidates applying to be members of the scientific panels . the system has thus to be strengthened and member states should take a more active role to ensure that a sufficient pool of experts is available to meet the needs of the union risk assessment system in terms of high level of scientific expertise , independence and multidisciplinary expertise , without detracting from the quality of expertise within the national health authorities .


### authorisations procedures are based on the principle that it is for the applicant to prove that the subject matter of an authorisation procedure complies with union safety requirements given the scientific knowledge in its possession . this principle is based on the premise that public health is better protected when the burden of proof is on the applicant since it has to prove that a particular subject matter is safe prior to its placing on the market , instead of the public authorities having to prove that a subject matter is unsafe in order to be able to ban it from the market . moreover , public money should not be used to commission costly studies that will in the end help the industry to place a product on the market . according to this principle and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements , in support of applications for an authorisation under union sectoral food law applicants are required to submit relevant studies , including tests , to demonstrate the safety and in some cases the efficacy of a subject matter . ### authorisations procedures are based on the principle that it is for the applicant to prove that the subject matter of an authorisation procedure complies with union safety requirements given the scientific knowledge in its possession . this principle is based on the premise that public health is better protected when the burden of proof is on the applicant since it has to prove that a particular subject matter is safe prior to its placing on the market , instead of the public authorities having to prove that a subject matter is unsafe in order to be able to ban it from the market . moreover , public money should not be used to commission costly studies that will in the end help the industry to place a product on the market . according to this principle and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements , in support of applications for an authorisation under union sectoral food law applicants are required to submit relevant studies , including tests , to demonstrate the safety and in some cases the efficacy of a subject matter . nevertheless , the authority must itself be able to carry out the studies necessary to prove that an item is unsafe where doubts as to its safety or efficacy arise after it has been placed on the market .


### the authority should have knowledge of the subject matter of all studies performed by an applicant with a view to a future application for an authorisation under union food law . to this end , it is necessary and appropriate that business operators commissioning the studies and laboratories carrying them out notify those studies to the authority when commissioned . information about the notified studies should be made public only once a corresponding application for authorisation has been made public in accordance with the applicable rules on transparency . ### the authority should have knowledge of the subject matter of all studies performed by an applicant with a view to a future application for an authorisation under union food law . to this end , it is necessary and appropriate that business operators commissioning the studies and laboratories carrying them out notify those studies to the authority when commissioned in order to ensure that no studies commissioned by the applicant are concealed from the authority , particularly if they produce results casting doubt on the safety or efficacy of the item under scrutiny . information about the notified studies should be made public only once a corresponding application for authorisation has been made public in accordance with the applicable rules on transparency .


### there are certain public concerns about the authority’s assessment in the area of authorisation being primarily based on industry studies . the authority already makes searches in scientific literature to be able to consider other data and studies existing on the subject matter submitted to its assessment . in order to provide an additional level of guarantee ensuring that the authority can have access to all relevant scientific data and studies available on a subject matter of an authorisation procedure , it is appropriate to provide for a consultation of third parties in order to identify whether other relevant scientific data or studies are available . to increase the effectiveness of the consultation , the consultation should take place when the studies submitted by industry included in an application for authorisation are made public , under the transparency rules of this regulation . ### there are certain public concerns about the authority’s assessment in the area of authorisation being primarily based on industry studies . these are legitimate concerns in view of the proven failure of the authority to act independently in every case . the authority already makes searches in scientific literature to be able to consider other data and studies existing on the subject matter submitted to its assessment . in order to provide an additional level of guarantee ensuring that the authority can have access to all relevant scientific data and studies available on a subject matter of an authorisation procedure , it is appropriate to provide for a consultation of third parties in order to identify whether other relevant scientific data or studies are available . to increase the effectiveness of the consultation , the consultation should take place when the studies submitted by industry included in an application for authorisation are made public , under the transparency rules of this regulation .


### for the situations referred to in points , , and of article 106 , a panel shall be set up by the commission at the request of an authorising officer of the commission or of an executive agency or a joint panel at the request of another institution , body or european office . the panel , on behalf of the commission and its executive agencies , other institutions , bodies or european offices , shall apply the following procedure : ### for the situations referred to in points , , and of article 106 , a neutral and politically independent panel shall be set up by the commission at the request of an authorising officer of the commission or of an executive agency or a joint panel at the request of another institution , body or european office . the panel , on behalf of the commission and its executive agencies , other institutions , bodies or european offices , shall apply the following procedure :


### the common fisheries policy should contribute to the protection of the marine environment , to the sustainable management of all commercially exploited species , and in particular to the achievement of good environmental status in the marine environment by 2020 in accordance with article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council40 . __________________ 40directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . ### the common fisheries policy should contribute to the protection of the marine environment , to the sustainable management of all commercially exploited species , and in particular to the achievement of good environmental status in the marine environment by 2020 in accordance with article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council40 . the cfp , which is an exclusive competence of the union , must be conducted in harmony with the member states , as otherwise it could induce a country to leave the european union , as happened in 1985 with greenland , which is now an overseas territory associated with the union . __________________ 40directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### the negative impact of transport on air pollution , greenhouse gas emissions , accidents , noise and congestion continue to pose problems to the economy , health and well - being of european citizens . despite the fact that road transport is the main contributor of those negative effects , road freight transport is estimated to grow by 60 per cent by 2050 . ### the negative impact of road transport on air pollution , greenhouse gas emissions , accidents , noise and congestion continues to pose problems to the economy , health and well - being of european citizens . despite the fact that road transport is the main contributor of those negative effects , road freight transport is estimated to grow by 60 per cent by 2050 , particularly because of the intensification of trade between member states .


### the goal of reaching 30 % of road freight over 300 km shifted to other modes of transport such as rail or waterborne transport by 2030 , and more than 50 % by 2050 , in order to optimise the performance of multimodal logistic chains , including by making greater use of more energy - efficient modes , has been slower than expected and according to the current projections , will not be reached . ### the goal of reaching 30 % of road freight over 300 km shifted to other modes of transport such as rail or waterborne transport by 2030 , and more than 50 % by 2050 , in order to optimise the performance of multimodal logistic chains , including by making greater use of more energy - efficient modes , has been slower than expected and will not be reached until the material conditions in which drivers in road haulage operate are significantly improved .


### directive 92 / 106 / eec has contributed to the development of the union ' s policy on combined transport and has helped shift a considerable amount of freight away from road . shortcomings in the implementation of that directive , notably ambiguous language and outdated provisions , and the limited scope of its support measures , have significantly reduced its impact . ### directive 92 / 106 / eec has contributed to the development of the union ' s policy on combined transport , but has not made it possible to shift enough international freight away from road . shortcomings in the implementation of that directive , notably ambiguous language and outdated provisions , and the limited scope of its support measures , have significantly reduced its impact .


### directive 92 / 106 / eec should be simplified and its implementation improved by reviewing the economic incentives to combined transport , with the aim of encouraging the shift of goods from road transport to modes which are more environmentally friendly , safer , more energy efficient and cause less congestion . ### directive 92 / 106 / eec should be simplified and its implementation improved by reviewing the economic incentives to combined transport and ways of improving wages and social conditions for road haulage employees , with the aim of encouraging the shift of goods from road transport to modes which are more environmentally friendly , safer , more energy efficient and cause less congestion .


### member states should implement additional economic support measures in addition to the existing ones , targeting the various legs of a combined transport operation , in order to reduce the road freight and to encourage the use of other modes of transport such as rail , inland waterways and maritime transport , thereby reducing air pollution , greenhouse gas emissions , road traffic accidents , noise and congestion . such measures may include the reduction of certain taxes or transport fees , grants for intermodal load units effectively transport in combined transport operations , or the partial reimbursement of transhipments cost . ### member states should implement additional economic support measures in addition to the existing ones , targeting the various legs of a combined transport operation , in order to reduce the road freight and to encourage the use of other modes of transport such as rail , inland waterways and maritime transport , thereby reducing air pollution , greenhouse gas emissions , road traffic accidents , noise and congestion . such measures may include the reduction of certain taxes or transport fees , grants for intermodal load units effectively transport in combined transport operations , or the partial reimbursement of transhipments cost . on the other hand , efforts to combat social dumping in the road transport sector would counteract the relative loss of attractiveness of rail transport and inland waterway and maritime transport .


### since the objectives of this directive to further promote the shift from road transport to more environmentally friendly modes of transport , and hence reduce the negative externalities of the union transport system , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the primarily cross - border nature of freight combined transport and interlinked infrastructure , and of the problems this directive is intended to address , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives ### since the objectives of this directive to further promote the shift from road transport to more environmentally friendly modes of transport , and hence reduce the negative externalities of the union transport system , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states where international transport is concerned but can rather , by reason of the primarily cross - border nature of freight combined transport and interlinked infrastructure , and of the problems this directive is intended to address , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in agreement with the member states and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives


### the evidence referred to in paragraph 1 shall be presented or transmitted upon the request of the authorised inspecting officer of the member state where the check is carried out . in case of road side checks , it shall be presented within the duration of such check . it shall be in an official language of that member state or in english . during a roadside check , the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office , the transport manager or any other person or entity which may support him in providing the evidence referred to paragraph 2 . ### the evidence referred to in paragraph 1 shall be presented or transmitted upon the request of the authorised inspecting officer of the member state where the check is carried out . in case of road side checks , it shall be presented within the duration of such check . it shall be in an official language of that member state and in english . during a roadside check , the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office , the transport manager or any other person or entity which may support him in providing the evidence referred to paragraph 2 .


### where necessary for the achievement of the aim referred to in paragraph 8 , member states shall take the necessary measures to support investment in transhipment terminals as regards : ### where necessary for the achievement of the aim referred to in paragraph 8 , the commission , in agreement with the member states , shall take the necessary measures to support investment in transhipment terminals as regards :


### member states shall ensure that support measures for combined transport operations aim at reducing the road freight and encourage the use of other modes of transport such as rail , inland waterways and maritime transport , thereby reducing air pollution , greenhouse gas emissions , road traffic accidents , noise and congestion . ; ### member states , with financial support from the european union , shall ensure that support measures for international combined transport operations aim at reducing the road freight and encourage the use of other modes of transport such as rail , inland waterways and maritime transport , thereby reducing air pollution , greenhouse gas emissions , road traffic accidents , noise and congestion . ;


### to this effect , the maximum weighted average external - cost charges should be replaced by readily applicable reference values updated in light of inflation , the scientific progress made in estimating the external costs of road transport and the evolution of the fleet composition . ### to this effect , the maximum weighted average external - cost charges should be replaced by readily applicable reference values acceptable to the parties concerned and updated in light of inflation , the scientific progress made in estimating the external costs of road transport and the evolution of the fleet composition .


### road charges can mobilise resources that contribute to the financing of the maintenance and development of high quality transport infrastructure . it is therefore appropriate to incentivise member states to use revenues from road charges accordingly and , to this end , to require that they adequately report on the use of such revenues . that should in particular help identifying possible financing gaps , and raising the public acceptance of road charging . ### despite the sale of a large proportion of road networks and their capture by private companies , which have little concern for the public interest , road charges mobilise resources . those resources make it possible to finance the maintenance and development of better quality transport infrastructure which causes less environmental damage by reducing air pollution . consideration can therefore be given to incentivising member states to use revenues from road charges accordingly . that should in particular help identifying possible financing gaps , and raising acceptance of road charging among users of the road network .


### it is necessary to ensure that external - cost charges continue to reflect the cost of air pollution and noise generated by heavy duty vehicles as accurately as possible without rendering the charging scheme excessively complex , to incentivise the use of the most fuel - efficient vehicles , and to keep the incentives effective and the differentiation of road charges up - to - date . therefore , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission for the purpose of adapting the reference values for external cost charging to scientific progress , defining the modalities for the revenue - neutral variation of infrastructure charges according to the co2 emissions from heavy duty vehicles , and adapting the modalities of the variation of infrastructure charges for light duty vehicles to technical progress . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 21 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### it is necessary to ensure that external - cost charges continue to reflect the cost of air pollution and noise generated by heavy duty vehicles as accurately as possible without rendering the charging scheme excessively complex , to incentivise the use of the most fuel - efficient vehicles , and to keep the incentives effective and the differentiation of road charges up - to - date . therefore , it is necessary to adapt the reference values for external cost charging to scientific progress , defining the modalities for the revenue - neutral variation of infrastructure charges according to the co2 emissions from heavy duty vehicles , and adapting the modalities of the variation of infrastructure charges for light duty vehicles to technical progress . it is desirable that the commission carry out consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 21 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### — costs shall be apportioned to heavy duty vehicles on an objective and transparent basis taking account of the proportion of heavy duty vehicle traffic to be carried on the network and the associated costs . the vehicle kilometres travelled by heavy duty vehicles may for this purpose be adjusted by objectively justified ‘ equivalence factors’ such as those set out in point 4 . ### — costs shall be apportioned to heavy and light duty goods transport vehicles on an objective and transparent basis taking account of the proportion of heavy and light duty goods transport vehicle traffic to be carried on the network and the associated costs . the vehicle kilometres travelled by heavy and light duty goods transport vehicles may for this purpose be adjusted by objectively justified ‘ equivalence factors’ such as those set out in point 4 .


### this annex sets out reference values of the external - cost charge , including the cost of air pollution and noise . ### member states may refer to this annex to set their national external - cost charge , including the cost of air pollution and noise .


### increased competition among retailers is likely to result in wider choices at more competitive prices being offered to consumers . consumers will benefit from a high level of consumer protection and welfare gains through targeted fully harmonised rules . this in turn would increase their trust in the cross - border commerce at a distance and in particular online . consumers will more confidently buy at a distance cross - border knowing they would enjoy the same rights across the union . ### while increased competition among cross - border retailers might result in consumers being offered wider choices at more competitive prices , its main effect is to squeeze economic operators at national level , as evidenced from the systemic nature of rising unemployment and frequent business and factory closures .


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


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion in the member states .


### many small and medium enterprises , as well as mid - cap companies , across the union require assistance to attract market financing , especially as regards investments that carry a greater degree of risk . the efsi should help these businesses to overcome capital shortages by allowing the eib and the european investment fund to provide direct and indirect equity injections , as well as to provide guarantees for high - quality securitisation of loans , and other products that are granted in pursuit of the aims of the efsi . ### many micro , small and medium enterprises across the union require assistance to attract market financing , especially as regards investments with greater environmental and societal value added . the efsi should help these businesses to overcome capital shortages by allowing the eib and the european investment fund to provide direct and indirect equity injections , as well as to provide guarantees for high - quality securitisation of loans , and other products that are granted in pursuit of the aims of the efsi .


### the efsi should be established within the eib in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible . the work of the efsi on providing finance to small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies should be channelled through the european investment fund to benefit from its experience in these activities . ### the efsi should be established within the eib in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible . the work of the efsi on providing finance to micro , small and medium enterprises committed to environmentally and socially sustainable and inclusive activities should be channelled through the european investment fund to benefit from its experience in these activities .


### the efsi should target projects delivering high societal and economic value . in particular , the efsi should target projects that promote job creation , long - term growth and competitiveness . the efsi should support a wide range of financial products , including equity , debt or guarantees , to best accommodate the needs of the individual project . this wide range of products should allow the efsi to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects . the efsi should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money . the requirement for consistency with state aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use . ### the efsi should target projects delivering high societal and economic value . in particular , the efsi should target projects that promote job creation , long - term growth and competitiveness . the efsi should support a wide range of financial products , including equity , debt or guarantees , to best accommodate the needs of the individual project . this wide range of products should allow the efsi to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects . the efsi should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money . the requirement for consistency with state aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use . these principles should be specified in favour of greater freedom of action of the member states and recast by a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending the conditions of aid granted by member states , set out in article 108 tfeu , by virtue of article 109 tfeu .


### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies . ### decisions on the use of the efsi support for large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies .


### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies . ### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects in the green and circular economy . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies with high environmental and societal value added .


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


### although the projects identified under the project pipeline may be used by the eib in the identification and selection of efsi supported projects , the project pipeline should have a broader scope of identifying projects across the union . this scope may include projects that are capable of being fully financed by the private sector or with the assistance of other instruments provided at european or national level . the efsi should be able to support financing and investment to projects identified by the project pipeline , but there should be no automaticity between inclusion on the list and access to efsi support and the efsi be conferred with discretion to select and support projects that are not included on the list . ### although the projects identified under the project pipeline may be used by the eib in the identification and selection of environmentally sustainable efsi supported projects , the project pipeline should have a broader scope of identifying environmentally sustainable projects across the union . this scope may include projects that are capable of being fully financed by the private sector or with the assistance of other instruments provided at european or national level . the efsi should be able to support financing and investment to environmentally sustainable projects identified by the project pipeline , but there should be no automaticity between inclusion on the list and access to efsi support and the efsi be conferred with discretion to select and support projects that are not included on the list .


### although the projects identified under the project pipeline may be used by the eib in the identification and selection of efsi supported projects , the project pipeline should have a broader scope of identifying projects across the union . this scope may include projects that are capable of being fully financed by the private sector or with the assistance of other instruments provided at european or national level . the efsi should be able to support financing and investment to projects identified by the project pipeline , but there should be no automaticity between inclusion on the list and access to efsi support and the efsi be conferred with discretion to select and support projects that are not included on the list . ### although the projects identified under the project pipeline may be used by the eib in the identification and selection of efsi supported projects , the project pipeline should have a broader scope of identifying projects across the member states . this scope may include projects that are capable of being fully financed by the private sector or with the assistance of other instruments provided at european or national level . the efsi should be able to support financing and investment to projects identified by the project pipeline , but there should be no automaticity between inclusion on the list and access to efsi support and the efsi be conferred with discretion to select and support projects that are not included on the list .


### the commission shall conclude an agreement with the european investment bank on the establishment of a european fund for strategic investments . ### the commission shall conclude an agreement with the european investment bank on the establishment of a european fund for strategic investments that are environmentally sustainable .


### the investment committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the managing director . independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be appointed by the steering board for a renewable fixed term of three years . ### the green and circular economy investment committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the managing director . independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in high environmental and societal value added project finance and be appointed by the steering board for a renewable fixed term of three years .


### in addition , the eu guarantee shall be granted for support of dedicated investment platforms and national promotional banks , via the eib , that invest in operations meeting the requirements of this regulation . in that case , the steering board shall specify policies regarding eligible investment platforms . ### in addition , the eu guarantee shall be granted for support of green and circular economy development dedicated investment platforms and national promotional banks , via the eib , that invest in operations meeting the requirements of this regulation . in that case , the steering board shall specify policies regarding eligible investment platforms .


### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 . ### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of environmentally sustainable current and potential future investment projects in the union . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 .


### the commission and the eib shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investments which significantly contribute to achieving eu policy objectives . ### the commission and the eib shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investments which significantly contribute to achieving eu 2050 policy objectives on climate change , protection of the environment and biodiversity , and sustainable use of natural resources .


### member states shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future investment projects in their territory . ### member states shall develop , update and disseminate , on a regular and structured basis , information on current and future green and circular economy investment projects in their territory .


### an assessment of the added value , the mobilisation of private sector resources , the estimated and actual outputs , outcomes and impact of eib financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis ; ### an assessment of the added environmental and societal value , the mobilisation of private sector resources , the estimated and actual outputs , outcomes and impact of eib financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis ;


### in accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information , the eib shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 . ### the eib shall make information on projects submitted for funding publically available on its website in order to ensure there is a public consultation on their eligibility in terms of compliance with the principles of environmental and social sustainability . for approved projects , the eib shall publish on its website all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 .


### transport sector : eur 23 550 582 000 , of which eur 11 305 500 000 shall be transferred from the cohesion fund to be spent in line with this regulation exclusively in member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund ; ### sustainable transport sector : eur 23 550 582 000 , of which eur 11 305 500 000 shall be transferred from the cohesion fund to be spent in line with this regulation exclusively in member states eligible for funding from the cohesion fund ;


### article&#160 ; 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article&#160 ; 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island , cross - border and mountain regions . ### article&#160 ; 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article&#160 ; 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural handicaps such as the northernmost regions and island , cross - border and mountain regions .


### regulation 2018 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council [ new cpr ] 16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument which operate under a common framework . _________________ 16 [ full reference - new cpr ] . ### regulation 2018 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council [ new cpr ] 16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument which operate under a common framework . _________________ 16 [ full reference - new cpr ] .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at compensating for inequalities between men and women and promoting the integration of people with disabilities and in all age categories into the economy . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### improving access to inclusive and quality services in education , training and life long learning through developing infrastructure ; ### improving access to quality services in education , training and life long learning through developing infrastructure ;


### the identification of a generalised deficiency requires a qualitative assessment by the commission . that assessment could be based on the information from all available sources and recognized institutions , including judgments of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations and networks , such as the bodies of the council of europe and the european networks of supreme courts and councils for the judiciary . ### the determination of the existence of a serious and persistent breach of the rule of law requires a qualitative assessment . that assessment could be based on the information from all available sources and recognized institutions , including judgments of the court of justice of the european union , reports of the court of auditors , and conclusions and recommendations of relevant international organisations and networks , such as the bodies of the council of europe and the european networks of supreme courts and councils for the judiciary .


### this regulation establishes the rules necessary for the protection of the union’s budget in the case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the member states . ### this regulation establishes the rules necessary for the protection of the union’s budget in the case of occurred determination of the existence of a serious and persistent breach of the rule of law by a member state .


### appropriate measures shall be taken where a generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law in a member state affects or risks affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the union , in particular : ### in the event it decides to act according to article 7 teu , the council may take appropriate measures pursuant to this regulation where a serious and persistent breach of the rule of law by a member state affects the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the union .


### this regulation sets out a common framework of rules on how to prevent , prepare for and manage electricity crisis situations , bringing more transparency in the preparation phase and during an electricity crisis and ensuring that , even in a crisis , electricity is delivered where it is needed most . it requires member states to cooperate at regional level , in a spirit of solidarity . it also sets out a framework for an effective monitoring of security of supply in europe via the electricity coordination group . this should result in better risk preparedness at a lower cost . it should also strengthen the internal energy market by enhancing trust and confidence across member states and ruling out inappropriate state interventions in crisis situations , in particular avoiding undue curtailment of cross - border flows . ### this regulation sets out a common framework of rules on how to prevent , prepare for and manage electricity crisis situations , bringing more transparency in the preparation phase and during an electricity crisis and ensuring that , even in a crisis , electricity is delivered where it is needed most . it calls on member states to cooperate at regional level , in a spirit of solidarity . it also sets out a framework for an effective monitoring of security of supply in europe via the electricity coordination group . this should result in better risk preparedness at a lower cost .


### on the basis of this common methodology , entso - e should regularly draw up and update regional crisis scenarios and identify the most relevant risks for each region such as extreme weather conditions , natural disasters , fuel shortages or malicious attacks . when considering the crisis scenario of gas fuel shortage , the risk of gas supply disruption should be assessed based on the gas supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios developed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas pursuant to article 6 . 6 of the gas security of supply regulation [ proposed gas security of supply regulation ] . member states should establish and update their national crisis scenarios on this basis , in principle every three years . the scenarios should provide the basis for the risk - preparedness plans . when identifying risks on national level the member states should also describe possible risks they see in relation to the ownership of infrastructure relevant for security of supply , and possible measures taken , if any , to address such risks , with an indication why in their view such measures are justified . ### on the basis of this common methodology , entso - e should regularly draw up and update regional crisis scenarios and identify the most relevant risks for each region such as possible changes in the geopolitical situation , extreme weather conditions , natural disasters , fuel shortages or malicious attacks . when considering the crisis scenario of gas fuel shortage , the risk of gas supply disruption should be assessed based on the gas supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios developed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas pursuant to article 6 . 6 of the gas security of supply regulation [ proposed gas security of supply regulation ] . member states should establish and update their national crisis scenarios on this basis , in principle every three years . the scenarios should provide the basis for the risk - preparedness plans . when identifying risks on national level the member states should also describe possible risks they see in relation to the ownership of infrastructure relevant for security of supply , and possible measures taken , if any , to address such risks , with an indication why in their view such measures are justified .


### before submitting the proposed methodology , entso - e shall conduct a consultation exercise involving at least the industry and consumer organisations , distribution system operators , national regulatory authorities and other national authorities . entso - e shall duly take into account the results of the consultation . ### before submitting the proposed methodology , entso - e shall conduct a consultation exercise involving at least the industry and consumer organisations , generators’ and distribution system operators’ representatives , national regulatory authorities and other national authorities . entso - e shall duly take into account the results of the consultation .


### where necessary and possible member states shall offer each other assistance to prevent or mitigate an electricity crisis . such assistance shall be subject to compensation . ### where necessary and possible member states shall offer each other assistance to prevent or mitigate an electricity crisis , respecting the prerogatives of the member states and the autonomy of the national authorities . such assistance shall be subject to compensation .


### as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . ### as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament , the council and the official journal of the european union .


### member states are required to achieve a cumulative end - use savings requirement for the entire obligation period , equivalent to ' new ' savings of 1 . 5 % of annual energy sales . this requirement could be met by new policy measures that are adopted during the new obligation period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period , but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period . ### member states are required to achieve a cumulative end - use savings requirement for the entire obligation period , equivalent to ' new ' savings of 1 . 5 % of annual energy sales . a contribution to energy saving could be made by new policy measures that are adopted during the new period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period , but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period .


### improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular consumers affected by energy poverty . member states can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures , in relation to energy poverty , and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to member states with regard to the size , scope and content of such measures . in line with article 9 of the treaty , the union ' s energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers . ### it should be ensured that improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings benefit in particular low - income consumers at risk of energy poverty member states can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures , in relation to energy poverty , and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures , strengthened to require a significant share to be implemented as a priority , and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to member states with regard to the size , scope and content of such measures . in line with article 9 of the treaty , the union ' s energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers . to this end , energy poverty should be properly defined , member states’ implementation of measures monitored and the schemes accompanied by adequate financial instruments .


### that the union ' s 2020 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy ; ### that the union ' s 2020 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy ;


### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess progress achieved and whether the union is likely to achieve energy consumption of no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 . ### by 30 june 2014 , the commission shall assess progress achieved and whether the union is likely to achieve energy consumption of no more than 1 483 mtoe of primary energy or no more than 1 086 mtoe of final energy in 2020 .


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


### article 5 exemplary role of public bodies’ buildings without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu , each member state shall ensure that , as from 1 january 2014 , 3% of the total floor area of heated and / or cooled buildings owned and occupied by its central government is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements that it has set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . the 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m2 owned and occupied by the central government of the member state concerned that , on 1 january of each year , do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . that threshold shall be lowered to 250 m2 as of 9 july 2015 . where a member state requires that the obligation to renovate each year 3% of the total floor area extends to floor area owned and occupied by administrative departments at a level below central government , the 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m2 and , as of 9 july 2015 , over 250 m2 owned and occupied by central government and by these administrative departments of the member state concerned that , on 1 january of each year , do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . when implementing measures for the comprehensive renovation of central government buildings in accordance with the first subparagraph , member states may choose to consider the building as a whole , including the building envelope , equipment , operation and maintenance . member states shall require that central government buildings with the poorest energy performance be a priority for energy efficiency measures , where cost - effective and technically feasible . 2 . member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 to the following categories of buildings : buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment , or because of their special architectural or historical merit , in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance ; buildings owned by the armed forces or central government and serving national defence purposes , apart from single living quarters or office buildings for the armed forces and other staff employed by national defence authorities ; buildings used as places of worship and for religious activities . 3 . if a member state renovates more than 3% of the total floor area of central government buildings in a given year , it may count the excess towards the annual renovation rate of any of the three previous or following years . 4 . member states may count towards the annual renovation rate of central government buildings new buildings occupied and owned as replacements for specific central government buildings demolished in any of the two previous years , or buildings that have been sold , demolished or taken out of use in any of the two previous years due to more intensive use of other buildings . 5 . for the purposes of paragraph 1 , by 31 december 2013 , member states shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of heated and / or cooled central government buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m2 and , as of 9 july 2015 , over 250 m2 , excluding buildings exempted on the basis of paragraph 2 . the inventory shall contain the following data : the floor area in m2 ; and the energy performance of each building or relevant energy data . 6 . without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu , member states may opt for an alternative approach to paragraphs 1 to 5 of this article , whereby they take other cost - effective measures , including deep renovations and measures for behavioural change of occupants , to achieve , by 2020 , an amount of energy savings in eligible buildings owned and occupied by their central government that is at least equivalent to that required in paragraph 1 , reported on an annual basis . for the purpose of the alternative approach , member states may estimate the energy savings that paragraphs 1 to 4 would generate by using appropriate standard values for the energy consumption of reference central government buildings before and after renovation and according to estimates of the surface of their stock . the categories of reference central government buildings shall be representative of the stock of such buildings . member states opting for the alternative approach shall notify to the commission , by 31 december 2013 , the alternative measures that they plan to adopt , showing how they would achieve an equivalent improvement in the energy performance of the buildings within the central government estate . 7 . member states shall encourage public bodies , including at regional and local level , and social housing bodies governed by public law , with due regard for their respective competences and administrative set - up , to : adopt an energy efficiency plan , freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan , containing specific energy saving and efficiency objectives and actions , with a view to following the exemplary role of central government buildings laid down in paragraphs 1 , 5 and 6 ; put in place an energy management system , including energy audits , as part of the implementation of their plan ; use , where appropriate , energy service companies , and energy performance contracting to finance renovations and implement plans to maintain or improve energy efficiency in the long term . ### article 5 is replaced by the following : article 5 exemplary role of public bodies’ buildings without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu , each member state shall ensure that , as from 1 january 2014 , 3% of the total floor area of heated and / or cooled buildings owned by its central government is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements that it has set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . the 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m2 owned by the central government of the member state concerned that , on 1 january of each year , do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . that threshold shall be lowered to 250 m2 as of 9 july 2015 . where a member state requires that the obligation to renovate each year 3% of the total floor area extends to floor area owned by administrative departments at a level below central government , the 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m2 and , as of 9 july 2015 , over 250 m2 owned by central government and by these administrative departments of the member state concerned that , on 1 january of each year , do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of article 4 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu . when implementing measures for the comprehensive renovation of central government buildings in accordance with the first subparagraph , member states may choose to consider the building as a whole , including the building envelope , equipment , operation and maintenance . member states shall require that central government buildings with the poorest energy performance be a priority for energy efficiency measures , where cost - effective and technically feasible . 2 . member states may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 to the following categories of buildings : buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment , or because of their special architectural or historical merit , in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance ; buildings owned by the armed forces or central government and serving national defence purposes , apart from single living quarters or office buildings for the armed forces and other staff employed by national defence authorities ; buildings used as places of worship and for religious activities . 3 . if a member state renovates more than 3% of the total floor area of central government buildings in a given year , it may count the excess towards the annual renovation rate of any of the three previous or following years . 4 . member states may count towards the annual renovation rate of central government buildings new buildings owned as replacements for specific central government buildings demolished in any of the two previous years , or buildings that have been sold , demolished or taken out of use in any of the two previous years due to more intensive use of other buildings . 5 . for the purposes of paragraph 1 , by 31 december 2013 , member states shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of heated and / or cooled central government buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m2 and , as of 9 july 2015 , over 250 m2 , excluding buildings exempted on the basis of paragraph 2 . the inventory shall contain the following data : the floor area in m2 ; and the energy performance of each building or relevant energy data . 6 . without prejudice to article 7 of directive 2010 / 31 / eu , member states may opt for an alternative approach to paragraphs 1 to 5 of this article , whereby they take other cost - effective measures , including deep renovations and measures for behavioural change of occupants , to achieve , by 2020 , an amount of energy savings in eligible buildings owned by their central government that is at least equivalent to that required in paragraph 1 , reported on an annual basis . for the purpose of the alternative approach , member states may estimate the energy savings that paragraphs 1 to 4 would generate by using appropriate standard values for the energy consumption of reference central government buildings before and after renovation and according to estimates of the surface of their stock . the categories of reference central government buildings shall be representative of the stock of such buildings . member states opting for the alternative approach shall notify to the commission , by 31 december 2013 , the alternative measures that they plan to adopt , showing how they would achieve an equivalent improvement in the energy performance of the buildings within the central government estate . 7 . member states shall encourage public bodies , including at regional and local level , and social housing bodies governed by public law , with due regard for their respective competences and administrative set - up , to : adopt an energy efficiency plan , free - standing or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan , containing specific energy efficiency objectives and actions , with a view to following the exemplary role of central government buildings laid down in paragraphs 1 , 5 and 6 ; put in place an energy management system , including energy audits , as part of the implementation of their plan ; use , where appropriate , energy service companies , and energy performance contracting to finance renovations and implement plans to maintain or improve energy efficiency in the long term .


### article 7 energy savings obligation ### article 7 contribution in terms of energy savings


### member states shall designate , on the basis of objective and non - discriminatory criteria , obligated parties among energy distributors and / or retail energy sales companies operating in its territory and may include transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in its territory . the amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers , designated by the member state , independently of the calculation made pursuant to article 7 , or , if member states so decide , through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point of paragraph 5 . ### member states shall designate , on the basis of objective and non - discriminatory criteria , obligated parties among energy distributors and / or retail energy sales companies operating in their territory , excluding transport fuel distributors and transport fuel retailers operating in their territory . the amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers , designated by the member state , independently of the calculation made pursuant to article 7 , or , if member states so decide , through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point of paragraph 5 .


### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit , individual heat cost allocators shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators would not be cost efficient . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered . the conditions of technical non - feasibility and non - cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each member state . ### where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost - efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings , individual heat cost allocators distributors shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the member state in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators distributors would not be cost efficient or technical feasible or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings . in those cases , alternative cost - efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered .