### ' breed society ' means any breeding organisation or breeders ' association which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ; ### ' breed society ' means any breeding organisation , breeders ' association or state - run public body which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ;


### meets the criteria for listing breeding bodies provided for in article 37 ; ### meets the criteria for listing breeding bodies provided for in article 37 and all european quality standards ;


### the commission communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for citizens and business in the digital single market 14 describes a number of possible measures capable of enhancing connectivity in the european union . ____________________ 14 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions – connectivity for a competitive digital single market - towards a european gigabit society 587 ) . ### the commission communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for citizens and business in the digital single market 14 describes a number of possible measures capable of enhancing connectivity in the european union , although this is not supported by an impact assessment on the long - term effects , taking into account the different situations of the markets of member states . ____________________ 14communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions – connectivity for a competitive digital single market - towards a european gigabit society 587 ) .


### governance requirements ### governance requirements and handling of conflicts of interest


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation . ### no sooner than [ three years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation .


### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and ensure a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes . ### member states should take the steps required to ensure that institutions for occupational retirement provision offer the necessary high level of secure protection for members and beneficiaries , especially where cross - border activities are concerned .


### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . ### appropriate action is needed to strengthen public social security systems , which have been hard hit by the swingeing cuts in welfare expenditure entailed in austerity policies . member states should be allowed to earmark the necessary resources for that purpose , for instance by establishing a citizen’s income commensurate with a decent standard of living . this is important in order to ensure that citizens will not increasingly be forced to rely on complementary occupational retirement pensions as an alternative in the future to inadequate compulsory social security systems , bearing in mind that the gradual switch to complementary provision schemes would undermine the principles of social justice and intergenerational solidarity underlying the european social model ; private pension schemes have , moreover , proved during the crisis to be vulnerable and strongly procyclical and do not , therefore , offer secure , lasting , and effective social protection .


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably , the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning as well as facilitating cross - border business of insitutions for occupational retirement provision and businesses . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles . ### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably the right that older people have to live with dignity and independently , the right that workers have to be informed and consulted at company level , the right of collective bargaining and collective action , the right to social security benefits and welfare provision affording protection and the means of living decently into old age , these being entitlements that should be enjoyed by every person legally residing in , or moving within , the union , the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by strengthening compulsory pension schemes and ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning , and sound and prudent management of institutions for occupational retirement provision , including where cross - border business is concerned . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles .


### as very long - term investors with low liquidity risks , institutions for occupational retirement provision are in a position to invest in non - liquid assets such as shares as well as in instruments that have a long - term economic profile and are not traded on regulated markets , multilateral trading facilities or organised trading facilities within prudent limits . they can also benefit from the advantages of international diversification . investments in shares in currencies other than those of the liabilities and in instruments that have a long - term economic profile and are not traded on regulated markets , multilateral trading facilities or organised trading facilities should therefore not be restricted except on prudential grounds . ### as very long - term investors with a specific social function , institutions for occupational retirement provision should invest in low - risk assets and in simple instruments that have a long - term economic profile and a beneficial economic , social , and environmental impact . investments should therefore be restricted with a view to making them secure , sustainable , and transparent in the interest of members and society .


### institutions should provide clear and adequate information to prospective members , members and beneficiaries to support their decision - making about their retirement and ensure a high level of transparency throughout the various phases of a scheme comprising pre - enrolment , membership and post - retirement . in particular , information concerning accrued pension entitlements , projected levels of retirement benefits , risks and guarantees , and costs should be given . where members bear an investment risk , additional information on the investment profile , any available options and past performance are also crucial . ### institutions should provide clear and adequate information to prospective members , members and beneficiaries to support their decision - making about their retirement and ensure a high level of transparency throughout the various phases of a scheme comprising pre - enrolment , membership and post - retirement . in particular , information concerning accrued pension entitlements , projected levels of retirement benefits , financial risks and guarantees , and costs should be given . where members bear an investment risk , additional information on the investment profile , any available options and past performance are also crucial .


### member states shall allow institutions authorised or registered in their territories to transfer all or a part of their pension schemes to receiving institutions authorised or registered in other member states . ### member states may allow institutions authorised or registered in their territories to transfer all or a part of their pension schemes to receiving institutions authorised or registered in other member states , provided that the rights of the members of those schemes are adequately protected .


### in addition , it shall , by 31 may of each year , submit to the european parliament , to the council and to the court of auditors an annual report on the management of the guarantee fund in the previous calendar year . the annual report shall contain the presentation of the financial position of the guarantee fund at the end of the previous calendar year , the financial flows during the previous calendar year as well as the significant transactions and any relevant information on the financial accounts . the report shall also include information about the financial management and performance and the risk of the guarantee fund at the end of the previous calendar year . ### in addition , it shall , by 31 may of each year , submit to the european parliament , to the council and to the court of auditors an annual report on the management of the guarantee fund in the previous calendar year . the annual report shall contain the presentation of the financial position of the guarantee fund at the end of the previous calendar year , the financial flows during the previous calendar year as well as the list of beneficiaries and of the projects financed , the assessment of their impact in relation to the fund ' s objectives , the list of significant transactions and any relevant information on the financial accounts . the report shall also include information about the financial management and performance and the risk of the guarantee fund at the end of the previous calendar year .


### in certain policy areas , breaches of union law may cause serious harm to the public interest , in the sense of creating significant risks for the welfare of society . where weaknesses of enforcement have been identified in those areas , and whistleblowers are in a privileged position to disclose breaches , it is necessary to enhance enforcement by ensuring effective protection of whistleblowers from retaliation and introducing effective reporting channels . ### in certain policy areas , breaches of union law or the national law of the member state concerned may cause serious harm to the public interest , in the sense of creating significant risks for the welfare of society . where weaknesses of enforcement have been identified in those areas , and whistleblowers are in a privileged position to disclose breaches , it is necessary to enhance enforcement by ensuring effective protection of whistleblowers from retaliation and introducing effective reporting channels .


### whistleblower protection is necessary to enhance the enforcement of union law on public procurement . in addition to the need of preventing and detecting fraud and corruption in the context of the implementation of the eu budget , including procurement , it is necessary to tackle insufficient enforcement of rules on public procurement by national public authorities and certain public utility operators when purchasing goods , works and services . breaches of such rules create distortions of competition , increase costs for doing business , violate the interests of investors and shareholders and , overall , lower attractiveness for investment and create an uneven level playing field for all businesses across europe , thus affecting the proper functioning of the internal market . ### whistleblower protection is necessary in particular to enhance the enforcement of union law on public procurement . in addition to the need of preventing and detecting fraud and corruption in the context of the implementation of the eu budget , including procurement , it is necessary to tackle insufficient enforcement of rules on public procurement by national public authorities and certain public utility operators when purchasing goods , works and services . breaches of such rules create distortions of competition , increase costs for doing business , violate the interests of investors and shareholders and , overall , lower attractiveness for investment and create an uneven level playing field for all businesses across europe , thus affecting the proper functioning of the internal market .


### for the effective detection and prevention of breaches of union law it is vital that the relevant information reaches swiftly those closest to the source of the problem , most able to investigate and with powers to remedy it , where possible . this requires that legal entities in the private and the public sector establish appropriate internal procedures for receiving and following - up on reports . ### for the effective detection and prevention of breaches of union law it is vital that the relevant information reaches swiftly those closest to the source of the problem , most able to investigate and with powers to remedy it , where possible . this requires that legal entities in the private and the public sector establish appropriate internal procedures , in accordance with national law and the legal principles in force in the member state concerned , for receiving and following - up on reports .


### the general objective of the programme ' neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument ' should be to uphold and promote the union ' s values and interests worldwide in order to pursue the objectives and principles of the union ' s external action , as laid down in article 3 , articles 8 and 21 of the treaty on european union . ### the general objective of the programme ' neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument ' should be to uphold and promote the union ' s values and interests worldwide in order to pursue the objectives and principles of the union ' s external action , as laid down in article 3 , and articles 8 and 21 of the treaty on european union . it should be noted that in its own internal policies , the values which the european union aspires to uphold at international level are regularly distorted .


### the primary objective of union’s development cooperation policy , as laid down in article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union is the reduction and , in the long term , the eradication of poverty . the union’s development cooperation policy also contributes to the objectives of the union’s external action , in particular to foster the sustainable economic , social and environmental development of developing countries , with the primary aim of eradicating poverty , as set out in article 21 of the treaty on european union . ### the primary objective of union’s development cooperation policy as laid down in article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union is the reduction and , in the long term , the eradication of poverty , an objective which currently remains completely unattainable . the union’s development cooperation policy also contributes to the objectives of the union’s external action , in particular to foster the sustainable economic , social and environmental development of developing countries , with the primary aim of eradicating poverty , as set out in article 21 of the treaty on european union .


### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57and the addis ababa action agenda58is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 ' addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 . ### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism and national sovereignty as its key principles and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union’s other relevant international commitments . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 ' addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and approved by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . the european union must respect the sovereignty of states . _________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### in line with the international commitments of the union on development effectiveness as adopted in busan in 2011 and renewed at the nairobi high level forum in 2016 and recalled in the consensus , the union’s development cooperation should apply the development effectiveness principles , namely ownership of development priorities by developing countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships as well as transparency and accountability . ### in line with the international commitments of the union on development effectiveness as adopted in busan in 2011 and renewed at the nairobi high level forum in 2016 and recalled in the consensus , the union’s development cooperation should apply the development effectiveness principles , namely ownership of development priorities by developing countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships as well as transparency and accountability . it should be noted that development aid is more effective if it is provided by an organisation with strong cultural links with the country concerned ; once this happens , member states are able to act more effectively than the european union thanks to the historical and cultural links which they have with many developing countries .


### external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges to human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment , oceans , and the migration crisis and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the eu to respond to unforeseen needs , building on the successful experience of the european development fund , an amount should be left unallocated as an emerging challenges and priorities cushion . it should be mobilised in accordance with the procedures established in this regulation . ### as a result of the geographical areas targeted , external actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of union partners and to global challenges to human rights , democracy and good governance , security and stability , climate change and environment , oceans , and the migration crisis and its root causes . reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes . to increase the ability of the eu to respond to unforeseen needs , building on the successful experience of the european development fund , an amount should be left unallocated as an emerging challenges and priorities cushion . it should be mobilised in accordance with the procedures established in this regulation .


### to respond rapidly to : situations of crisis , instability and conflict ; resilience challenges and linking of humanitarian aid and development action ; and foreign policy needs and priorities . ### to respond rapidly to situations of crisis , instability and conflict ; to resolve resilience challenges and ensure a link between humanitarian aid and development action ;


### the investment environment within the union should be improved by removing barriers to investment , reinforcing the single market and by enhancing regulatory predictability . the work of the efsi , and investments across europe generally , should benefit from this accompanying work . ### the investment environment within the union should be improved by removing barriers to investment , reinforcing the single market and by enhancing regulatory predictability . the work of the efsi , and investments across europe generally , should benefit from this work adding value to national efforts .


### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . ### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technologically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing .


### in order to allow for further increase in its resources , participation in the efsi should be open to third parties , including member states , national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , private sector entities and entities outside the union subject to the consent of existing contributors . third parties may contribute directly to the efsi and take part in the efsi governance structure . ### in order to allow for further increase in its resources , participation in the efsi should be open to third parties , including member states , national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , private sector entities and entities subject to the consent of existing contributors . third parties may contribute directly to the efsi and take part in the efsi governance structure .


### in accordance with the treaty on the functioning of the european union , infrastructure and project investments supported under efsi should be consistent with state aid rules . to that end , the commission has announced that it will formulate a set of core principles , for the purpose of state aid assessments , which a project will have to meet to be eligible for support under the efsi . if a project meets these criteria and receives support from the efsi , the commission has announced that any national complementary support , will be assessed under a simplified and accelerated state aid assessment whereby the only additional issue to be verified by the commission will be the proportionality of public support . the commission has also announced that it will provide further guidance on the set of core principles with a view to ensuring an efficient use of public funds . ### in accordance with the treaty on the functioning of the european union , infrastructure and project investments supported under efsi should be consistent with state aid rules . to that end , the commission has announced that it will formulate a set of core principles , for the purpose of state aid assessments , which a project will have to meet to be eligible for support under the efsi . these core principles need to be confirmed by the european parliament . if a project meets these criteria and receives support from the efsi , the commission has announced that any national complementary support , will be assessed under a simplified and accelerated state aid assessment whereby the only additional issue to be verified by the commission will be the proportionality of public support . the commission has also announced that it will provide further guidance on the set of core principles with a view to ensuring an efficient use of public funds .


### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities . ### the efsi agreement shall be open to accession by member states . subject to the consent of existing contributors , the efsi agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties in the member states , including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , and private sector entities .


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . ### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report semi - annually to the commission on eib financing and investment operations under this regulation . the report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the eu guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to article 2 . the report shall also include statistical , financial and accounting data on each eib financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis . hereafter , the commission shall pass this report to the european parliament for approval ;


### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report annually to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing and investment operations . the report shall be made public and include : ### the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall report orally to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing and investment operations every semester as well as annually in written form . both reports shall be made public and include :


### at the request of the european parliament , the managing director shall participate in a hearing of the european parliament on the performance of the efsi . ### the managing director shall participate in a hearing of the european parliament on the performance of the efsi once a semester .


### the managing director shall reply orally or in writing to questions addressed to the efsi by the european parliament , in any event within five weeks of receipt of a question . ### the managing director shall reply orally to questions by the european parliament , in any event within two weeks of receipt of a question .


### on 17 november 2017 , the european pillar of social rights was jointly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission as a response to social challenges in europe . the twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories : equal opportunities and access to the labour market ; fair working conditions ; social protection and inclusion . the twenty principles of the european pillar of social rights should guide the actions under the european social fund plus . in order to contribute to the implementation of the european pillar of social rights the esf + should support investments in people and systems in the policy areas of employment , education and social inclusion , thereby supporting economic , territorial and social cohesion in accordance with article 174 tfeu . ### on 17 november 2017 , the european pillar of social rights was jointly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission as a response to social challenges in europe . the twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories : equal opportunities and access to the labour market ; fair working conditions ; social protection ; the twenty principles of the european pillar of social rights should guide the actions under the european social fund plus . in order to contribute to the implementation of the european pillar of social rights the esf + should support investments in people and systems in the policy areas of employment , education and social inclusion , thereby supporting economic , territorial and social cohesion in accordance with article 174 tfeu . as social and employment policy , as well as health and assimilation policy , fall primarily within the competence of the member states , the esf + supports and complements their actions .


### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe ' s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the ' skills agenda for europe ' and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed . ### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe ' s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the “skills agenda for europe” and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed , without prejudice to the principles of subsidiarity , proportionality and division of responsibilities .


### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility . ### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility . as social and employment policy is primarily the responsibility of the member states , eu funds support and complement their actions .


### in view of this wider scope of the esf + it is appropriate to foresee that the aims to enhance the effectiveness of labour markets and promote access to quality employment , to improve the access to and the quality of education and training as well as to promote social inclusion and health and to reduce poverty are not only implemented under shared management , but also under direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands for actions required at union level . ### in view of this wider scope of the esf + it is appropriate to foresee that the aims to enhance the effectiveness of labour markets and promote access to quality employment , to improve the access to and the quality of education and training , to promote health and to reduce poverty are not only implemented under shared management , but also under direct and indirect management under the employment and social innovation and health strands for permitted actions required at union level .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to support , coordinate or supplement actions to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as actions to promote self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment , social inclusion , healthcare and long - term care , and education and training . in order to strengthen alignment with the european semester , member states should allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the esf + strand under shared management to implement relevant country - specific recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments falling within the scope of the esf + . the commission and the member states should ensure coherence , coordination and complementarity between the shared - management and health strands of esf + and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . in particular , the commission and the member state should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof . ### the esf + should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment , healthcare and long - term care , and education and training . in order to strengthen alignment with the european semester , member states should remain free to allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the esf + strand under shared management to implement relevant country - specific recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments falling within the scope of the esf + . the commission and the member states should ensure coherence , coordination and complementarity between the shared - management and health strands of esf + and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . in particular , the commission and the member states should , in all stages of the process , respect the principle of sincere cooperation , as laid down in the treaties , in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely enhancing the effectiveness of labour markets and promoting access to quality employment , improving the access to and the quality of education and training , promoting social inclusion and health and reducing poverty as well as the actions under the employment and social innovation and health strands , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , 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 regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective . ### since the objective of this regulation — namely to support , coordinate , supplement and promote the effectiveness of labour markets , access to quality employment , access to and quality of education and training , health , poverty reduction , as well as the actions under the employment and social innovation and health strands - cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states without the union ' s having the power to provide support , coordination and funding . in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality , as provided for in article 5 of the treaty on european union , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives .


### the esf + aims to support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 . ### the esf + aims , in the context of shared competences , to coordinate and support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 .


### the esf + shall support , complement and add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and inclusion , and a high level of human health protection . ### the esf + shall support , complement and help to add value to the policies of the member states to ensure equal opportunities , access to the labour market , fair working conditions , social protection and a high level of human health protection .


### a greener , low carbon europe through the improvement of education and training systems necessary for the adaptation of skills and qualifications , the upskilling of all , including the labour force , the creation of new jobs in sectors related to the environment , climate and energy , and the bioeconomy . ### a more environmentally minded , low carbon europe through the improvement of education and training systems necessary for the adaptation of skills and qualifications , the upskilling of all , including the labour force , the creation of new jobs in sectors related to the environment , climate and energy , and the bioeconomy .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 38 to supplement or amend the indicators in annex iii where considered necessary to ensure effective assessment of progress in the implementation of the strands . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 38 to supplement or amend the indicators in annex iii where considered necessary to ensure effective assessment of progress in the implementation of the strands . in accordance with article 290 tfeu , these non - legislative delegated acts can only supplement the annexes . they cannot alter the essential elements of the legislative act and shall refer only to the annexes forming part of the regulatory framework . parliament and the council may revoke the delegation and / or object to the delegated act and / or stipulate that the delegated act may enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by parliament or the council within a period set by the legislative act .


### develop and implement approaches responding to future health system challenges . ### support the development and implementation of approaches responding to future health system challenges .


### while the commission is empowered to decide in such cases , due to the particular sensitivity of the issues at stake , member states should also fully assume their responsibility in the decision - making process . this , however , is not the case when member states are not able to reach a qualified majority , due to , amongst others , a significant number of abstentions or non - appearances at the moment of the vote . ### while the commission is empowered to decide in such cases , due to the particular sensitivity of the issues at stake , member states should also fully assume their responsibility in the decision - making process . this , however , is not the case when member states are not able to reach a qualified majority , due to , amongst others , a significant number of abstentions or non - appearances at the moment of the vote . the commission , for its part , experiences great difficulties in assuming its decision - making powers and it is these difficulties that lie behind the proposition presented by the commission .


### the union is committed to a sustainable , competitive , secure and decarbonised energy system . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27&#160 ; % , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of 30&#160 ; %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . _________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 . ### the union is committed to a sustainable , secure and decarbonised energy system . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27&#160 ; % , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of 30&#160 ; %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . _________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 .


### the union is committed to developing a secure , competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012 . to meet this goal , member states and investors need milestones to ensure that buildings are decarbonised by 2050 . in order to ensure this decarbonised building stock by 2050 , member states should identify the intermediary steps to achieving the mid - term and long - term objectives . _________________ 12 communication on an energy roadmap 2050 , 885 final ) . ### the union is committed to developing a secure and decarbonised energy system by 205012 . to meet this goal , member states and investors need milestones to ensure that buildings are decarbonised by 2050 . in order to ensure this decarbonised building stock by 2050 , member states should identify the intermediary steps to achieving the mid - term and long - term objectives . _________________ 12 communication on an energy roadmap 2050 , 885 final ) .


### the provisions on long - term renovation strategies provided for in directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council13 should be moved to directive 2010 / 31 / eu , where they fit more coherently . _________________ 13 directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on energy efficiency , amending directives 2009 / 125 / ec and 2010 / 30 / eu and repealing directives 2004 / 8 / ec and 2006 / 32 / ec . ### the provisions on long - term renovation strategies to speed up the renovation of building stock , with the aim of complete decarbonisation by 2050 , provided for in directive 2012 / 27 / / eu of the european parliament and of the council , 13 should be moved to directive 2010 / 31 / eu , where they fit more coherently . _________________ 13 directive 2012 / 27 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on energy efficiency , amending directives 2009 / 125 / ec and 2010 / 30 / eu and repealing directives 2004 / 8 / ec and 2006 / 32 / ec .


### the impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions , whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation . first the obligation , before any construction starts , to carry out a feasibility study on highly - efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden . second , provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air - conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure , in an efficient manner , the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems . even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods , such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation / replacement of thermostatic control valves , are insufficiently considered today . provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections . ### the impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions , whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation . first the obligation , before any construction starts , to carry out a feasibility study on highly - efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden . second , provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air - conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure , in an efficient manner , the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems . even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods , such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation / replacement of thermostatic control valves , are insufficiently considered today . provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections through increased use of the above - mentioned smart technologies .


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


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


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


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


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


### to meet the objectives of energy efficiency policy for buildings , the transparency of epcs should be improved by ensuring that that all necessary parameters for calculations , for both certification and minimum energy performance requirements , are set out and applied consistently . member states should put in place adequate measures to ensure , for example , that the performance of installed , replaced or updated technical building systems is documented in view of building certification and compliance checking . ### to meet the objectives of energy efficiency policy for buildings , the transparency of epcs should be improved by ensuring that that all necessary parameters for calculations , for both certification and minimum energy performance requirements , are set out and applied consistently . member states should put in place adequate measures to ensure , for example , that the performance of installed , replaced or updated technical building systems is documented in view of building certification and compliance checking , particularly for electrical installations .


### the provisions of this directive should not prevent member states from setting more ambitious energy performance requirements at building level and for building elements as long as such measures are compatible with union law . it is consistent with the objectives of this directive and of directive 2012 / 27 / ec that these requirements may , in certain circumstances , limit the installation or use of products subject to other applicable union harmonisation legislation , provided that such requirements should not constitute an unjustifiable market barrier . ### the provisions of this directive should not prevent member states from setting more ambitious energy performance requirements at building level and for building elements as long as such measures are compatible with union law . it is consistent with the objectives of this directive and of directive 2012 / 27 / ec that these requirements may , in certain circumstances , limit the installation or use of products subject to other applicable union harmonisation legislation .


### 3technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### 3technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , electricity generation , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ;


### in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear measures to deliver on improving the energy performance of national building stock to be implemented by 2030 , taking into account the long - term 2050 goal .


### if final customers request it , metering data on their electricity input and off - take shall be made available to them , via a local standardised communication interface and / or remote access , or to a third party acting on their behalf , in an easily understandable format as provided for in article 24 , allowing them to compare deals on a like - for - like basis ; ### if final customers request it , unvalidated near - real time metering data on their electricity input and off - take shall be made available to them , via a local standardised communication interface and / or remote access , or to a third party acting on their behalf , in an easily understandable format as provided for in article 24 , allowing them to compare deals on a like - for like basis ;


### each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non - frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures , whenever it has such a function . unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , the procurement of non - frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent , non - discriminatory and market - based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources , demand response , energy storage facilities and aggregators , in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants , to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants . ### each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non - frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent and non - discriminatory procedures , whenever it has such a function . unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , the procurement of non - frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent and non - discriminatory ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources , demand response , energy storage facilities and aggregators , in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants , to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants


### member states shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to allow and incentivise distribution system operators to procure services in order to improve efficiencies in the operation and development of the distribution system , including local congestion management . in particular , regulatory frameworks shall enable distribution system operators to procure services from resources such as distributed generation , demand response or storage and consider energy efficiency measures , which may supplant the need to upgrade or replace electricity capacity and which support the efficient and secure operation of the distribution system . distribution system operators shall procure these services according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures . ### member states and national regulatory authorities shall provide the necessary technology neutral regulatory framework to allow incentivise distribution system operators to procure services in order to improve efficiencies in the operation and development of the distribution system , including local congestion management , when such services are deemed appropriate in the customer interest . in particular , regulatory frameworks shall enable distribution system operators to procure services from resources such as distributed generation , demand response or storage and consider energy efficiency measures , which may supplant the need to upgrade or replace electricity capacity and which support the efficient and secure operation of the distribution system . distribution system operators shall procure these services according to transparent , non - discriminatory and market based procedures .


### in performing the task described in point of paragraph 1 , the transmission system operator shall ensure that the procurement of balancing services and , unless justified by a cost - benefit analysis , non - frequency ancillary services , is : ### transmission system operators may at their own initiative , or at the request of the regulatory authorities , procure non - frequency ancillary services in a market based manner : in performing the task described in paragraph 1 , the transmission system operator shall ensure that the procurement of balancing services should as far as possible be :


### at least every two years , transmission system operators shall submit to the regulatory authority a ten - year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders . that network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply . ### every two years , transmission system operators shall submit to the regulatory authority a draft ten - year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders . that network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply . the regulatory authority shall review the draft ten - year network development plan and approve it . before its approval , it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten - year network development plan . the transmission system operator shall publish the ten - year network development plan on its website .


### to improve the functioning of the internal market , and especially to protect and empower citizens , consumers and businesses , in particular micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , by enforcement of union law , facilitation of market access , standard setting , and by promoting human , animal and plant health and animal welfare ; as well as to enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of member states and between the competent authorities of member states and the commission and the decentralised union agencies ; ### to improve the functioning of the internal market , and especially to protect and empower citizens , consumers and businesses , in particular micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , creating stable employment , by enforcement of union law , facilitation of market access , standard setting , and by promoting human , animal and plant health and animal welfare ; as well as to enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of member states and between the competent authorities of member states and the commission and the decentralised union agencies ;


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme , concerning in particular preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities as well as use of information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , and use and development of corporate information technology tools . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme , up to a maximum of 4% of the financial envelope , concerning in particular preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities as well as use of information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , and use and development of corporate information technology tools .


### facilitating the growth of businesses , including skills development , and industrial transformation across manufacturing and service sectors ; ### facilitating the growth of businesses , including skills development , in particular skills relating to the ability to penetrate third - country markets , and industrial transformation across manufacturing and service sectors ;


### evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process . ### evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process and to ensure that funds allocated under the programme are properly used .


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


### member states should partially compensate , in accordance with state aid rules , certain installations in sectors or sub - sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices . the protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the conference of the parties in paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance , technology transfer and capacity building for eligible parties , particularly those with least capabilities . public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020 . therefore , auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries , including adaptation to the impacts of climate . the amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed intended nationally determined contributions , subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes . member states should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy . ### member states should fully compensate certain installations in sectors or sub - sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed through to electricity prices . member states should use auction revenues to promote skill formation , reallocation and social protection schemes of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy . public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020 . therefore , auction revenues could also be used for adaptation to the impacts of climate . the amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed intended nationally determined contributions , subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes .


### 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain member states as set out in article 10d of this directive . ### 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned without reducing the absolute amount of free allocation determined according to article 10a of this directive by making them available from the auctioning volume , to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain member states as set out in article 10d of this directive .


### in paragraph 3 , the following points , and are added : ### the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following :


### allowances from the maximum amount referred to article 10a of this directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases , together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to article 1 of decision 2015 / … of the european parliament and of the council . ### any allowances from the maximum amount referred to article 10a which were not allocated for free up to 2020 because of the application of article 10a shall be placed into a reserve , together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to article 1 of decision 2015 / … of the european parliament and of the council .


### allowances from the maximum amount referred to article 10a of this directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases , together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to article 1 of decision 2015 / … of the european parliament and of the council . ### allowances from the maximum amount referred to article 10a of this directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and production increases , together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve by 31 december 2020 pursuant to article 1 of decision 2015 / . . . of the european parliament and of the council .


### from 2021 , allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve . ### from 2021 , allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve . in the event that this reserve is exhausted , the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 23 transferring allowances into this reserve from the market stability reserve established by decision 2015 / . . . .


### from 2021 , allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve . ### from 2021 , allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve for new entrants and production increases .


### the first subparagraph of paragraph 6 is replaced by the following : ### paragraph 6 is replaced by the following :


### member states may exempt new medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 500 operating hours per year from compliance with the emission limit values set out in part 2 of annex ii . in that case , for plants firing solid fuels , an emission limit value for particulate matter of 100 mg / nm³ shall apply . ### member states may exempt new medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 1000 operating hours per year as a rolling average over a period of five years from compliance with the emission limit values set out in part 2 of annex ii . in that case , for plants firing solid fuels , an emission limit value for particulate matter of 100 mg / nm³ shall apply .


### after receiving the required information from a member state intending to apply a mark - up , the commission shall make this information available to the members of the committee referred to in article 9c . where the commission considers that the planned mark - up does not meet the conditions set out in paragraph 1 , or where it considers that the planned mark - up will have significant adverse effects on the economic development of peripheral regions , it may , by means of implementing acts , reject or request amendment of the plans for charges submitted by the member state concerned . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 9c . ### after receiving the required information from a member state intending to apply a mark - up , the commission shall make this information available to the members of the committee referred to in article 9c .


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the member states need an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate all regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . the trans - european networks should foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change .


### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised . ### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , and enable implementing costs to be optimised .


### it is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a member state have a real and continuous presence in that member state and conduct their business from there . therefore , and in light of experience , it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment . ### current eu social legislation in the road transport sector has fostered social dumping , unregulated relocation and , in general , the proliferation of illicit practices causing unfair competition in this sector , such as the misuse of cabotage arrangements or letterbox companies . member states must therefore be able to take action to ensure that road transport operators established in their territory have a real and continuous presence there and conduct their business from there . therefore , it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment , to step up checks and to combat the unfair practices that are threatening the entire sector , in italy as in europe .


### the information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possible to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated . in particular , information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators , the number of employees they hire , their risk rating and their basic financial information should allow a better national and cross - border enforcement of the provisions of regulations no 1071 / 2009 and no 1072 / 2009 . the rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly . ### the information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possible to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated . in particular , information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators , the number of employees they hire , their risk rating and their basic financial information should allow a better national and cross - border enforcement of the provisions of regulations no 1071 / 2009 and no 1072 / 2009 . furthermore , the national electronic registers should be interoperable and the data contained therein should be directly accessible for officials of all member states performing roadside checks . the rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly .


### have premises in which it keeps its core business documents , in particular its commercial contracts , accounting documents , personnel management documents , labour contracts , documents containing data relating to driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this regulation ; ' ; ### have premises in which it keeps its core business documents , in particular its commercial contracts , accounting documents , personnel management documents , labour contracts , documents containing data relating to driving time and rest , cabotage , posting , and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this regulation ;


### ' national road haulage services carried out in the host member state by a non - resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage . ' ; ### national road haulage services carried out in the host member state by a non - resident haulier shall not be deemed to comply with this regulation ;


### many member states have not yet completely developed the necessary waste management infrastructure . the setting of landfill reduction targets will further facilitate separate collection , sorting and recycling of waste and avoid locking potentially recyclable materials at the bottom of the waste hierarchy . ### many member states have not yet completely developed the necessary waste management infrastructure . taking into account technical feasibility and the disparities among member states where waste management is concerned , the setting of landfill reduction targets will further facilitate separate collection , sorting and recycling of waste and avoid locking potentially recyclable materials at the bottom of the waste hierarchy .


### in order to ensure better , timelier , and more uniform implementation of this directive and anticipate implementation weaknesses , an early warning system should be established to detect shortcomings and allow taking action ahead of the deadlines for meeting the targets . ### in order to ensure better and timelier implementation of this directive and anticipate implementation weaknesses , a progress estimation report should be established to detect shortcomings and allow taking action ahead of the deadlines for meeting the targets .


### the reports referred to in paragraph 1 shall include the following : ### the reports referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made publicly available and shall include the following :


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


### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future and the fiscal constraints on member states . this lack of investment slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness . ### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers from a lack of investment as a consequence of asymmetries of regulation which still persist on the internal market , market uncertainty regarding the economic future , austerity policies and the rigid fiscal constraints imposed on member states by the troika . this lack of investment slows consumption and economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness .


### 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 , particularly in the euro zone , and to ensure increased access to financing , which 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 enhancing the competitiveness of european businesses and supporting employment .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to employment , to enhanced competitiveness of european businesses and to achieving union policy objectives .


### 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 small and medium enterprises , as well as mid - cap companies , across the union face serious liquidity problems and do not attract market financing and loans from credit institutions , 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 .


### 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 on businesses and the economy quickly . the work of the efsi on providing finance to small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies must be channelled through the european investment fund to benefit from its experience in these activities .


### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . ### the efsi must target investments that are practical and economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states could be asked to bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives .