### the delegation of power referred to in article 6 , article 8 , article 9 , article 12 , article 14 , article 15 , article 17 , article 20 , article 22 , article 23 , article 26 , article 28 , article 30 , article 31 , article 32 , article 336 ) , article 34 , article 35 , article 37 , article 39 , article 43 , article 44 , article 79 , article 81 , article 82 and article 83 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 8 , article 9 , article 12 , article 20 , article 23 , article 30 , article 33 , article 34 , article 39 , article 43 , article 44 , article 79 and article 82 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 6 , article 8 , article 9 , article 12 , article 14 , article 15 , article 17 , article 20 , article 22 , article 23 , article 26 , article 28 , article 30 , article 31 , article 32 , article 33 , article 34 , article 35 , article 37 , article 39 , article 43 , article 44 , article 79 , article 81 , article 82 and article 83 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 8 , article 9 , article 12 , article 20 , article 23 , article 30 , article 33 , article 34 , article 39 , article 43 , article 44 , article 79 , and article 82 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 6 , article 8 , article 9 , article 12 , article 14 , article 15 , article 17 , article 20 , article 22 , article 23 , article 26 , article 28 , article 30 , article 31 , article 32 , article 33 , article 34 , article 35 , article 37 , article 39 , article 43 , article 44 , article 79 , article 81 , article 82 and article 83 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 8 , article 9 , article 12 , article 20 , article 23 , article 30 , article 33 , article 34 , article 39 , article 43 , article 44 , article 79 , and article 82 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### draft legislative resolution ### points out that the financial envelope specified in the legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 - 2020 ;


### draft legislative resolution ### recalls its resolution of 8 june 2011 on ' investing in the future : a new multiannual financial framework for a competitive , sustainable and inclusive europe ' 1 ; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next mff in order to enable the union to fulfil the existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the treaty of lisbon , as well as to respond to unforeseen events ; challenges the council , if it does not share this approach , to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether , despite their proven european added value ; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next mff of at least 5% compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of union solidarity ; _______________ 1 texts adopted , p7_ta0266 .


### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations . ### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , as well as better coordination and complementarity , better efficiency and visibility , as well greater budgetary synergies with the activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations .


### effective performance management , including evaluation and monitoring , requires development of specific performance indicators which can be measured over time , which are both realistic and reflect the logic of the intervention and are relevant to the appropriate hierarchy of objectives and activities . ### effective performance management , including evaluation and monitoring , requires development of specific performance indicators which can be measured over time , which are both realistic and reflect the logic of the intervention and are relevant to the appropriate hierarchy of objectives and activities . the commission should annually monitor the implementation of the programme for assessing results and impacts with the aid of these indicators , which should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the programme have been achieved .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of this programme as from 1 january 2014 is set at eur 17 299 000 000 . the following amounts shall be allocated to the actions of the programme . eur 16 741 738 000 for actions in the field of education , training and youth , as referred to under article 6 ; b ) eur 318 435 000 for the jean monnet activities , as referred to under article 10 ; c ) eur 238 827 000 for actions relating to sport , as referred to in chapter iii . ### within the meaning of point [ . . . ] of the interinstitutional agreement of . . . / . . . . between the european parliament , the council and the commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , the financial envelope for the implementation of this programme as from 1 january 2014 , representing the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure , is set at eur 17 299 000 000 . the following amounts shall be allocated to the actions of the programme : 97% for actions in the field of education , training and youth , of which 7% for youth as referred to under article 6 . for each of these sectors the following minimum allocations shall be foreseen : &#8211 ; higher education : xx% &#8211 ; vocational education and training and adult learning : xx% , of which adult learning : xx% &#8211 ; school education : xx% these indicative percentages can be modified by the legislative authority for the second half of the programming period following the evaluation report by the commission . b ) 2% for the jean monnet activities , as referred to under article 10 ; c ) 1% for actions relating to sport , as referred to in chapter iii .


### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 00029 from the different external instruments , , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount corresponding to 2% of the financial allocations available for the participating instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


### the funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in article 6 that are to be managed by a national agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the member state , distance between capitals of member states and performance . the parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 . ### the funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in article 6 that are to be managed by a national agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the sending and host member state , distance between capitals of member states and performance . the parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 .


### the distribution of funds associated with the main educational sectors , aiming to ensure , by the end of the programme , an allocation of funding which guarantees significant systemic impact . ### the distribution of funds associated with the main educational sectors , aiming to ensure , by the end of the programme , an allocation of funding which guarantees significant systemic impact and avoids overlapping of activities .


### in addition to the continuing monitoring , the commission shall establish an evaluation report no later than end 2017 in order to assess the effectiveness in achieving the objectives , the efficiency of the programme and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the programme . the evaluation shall address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall also take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of the predecessor programmes . ### in addition to the continuing monitoring , the commission shall establish an evaluation report by 30 june 2017 at the latest in order to assess the effectiveness in achieving the objectives , the efficiency of the programme and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the programme . the evaluation shall address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall also take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of the predecessor programmes .


### the national authority shall monitor and supervise the management of the programme at national level . it shall inform and consult the commission in due time prior to taking any decision that may have a significant impact on the management of the programme , in particular regarding the national agency . ### the national authority and the commission shall cooperate in monitoring and supervising the national agency and shall keep each other informed of their activities on this area .


### there is also end - user demand for services and applications requiring an enhanced level of assured service quality offered by providers of electronic communications to the public or by content , applications or service providers . such services may comprise inter alia broadcasting via internet protocol , video - conferencing and certain health applications . end - users should therefore also be free to conclude agreements on the provision of specialised services with an enhanced quality of service with either providers of electronic communications to the public or providers of content , applications or services . ### there is also end - user demand for services and applications requiring an enhanced level of assured service quality offered by providers of electronic communications to the public or by content , applications or service providers . such services may comprise inter alia broadcasting via internet protocol , video - conferencing and certain health applications . end - users should therefore also be free to conclude agreements on the provision of specialised services with an enhanced quality of service with either providers of electronic communications to the public or providers of content , applications or services . the provision of such specialised services should not impair the general quality of internet access . furthermore , traffic management measures should not be applied in such a way as to discriminate against specialised services competing with those offered by the provider of internet access either directly or in partnership with other undertakings unless there is an objective justification .


### bilateral or multilateral roaming agreements can allow a mobile operator to treat roaming by its domestic customers on the networks of partners as being to a significant degree equivalent to providing services to such customers on its own networks , with consequential effects on its retail pricing for such virtual on - net coverage across the union . such an arrangement at the wholesale level could allow the development of new roaming products and therefore increase choice and competition at retail level . ### commercial or technical roaming agreements can allow a mobile operator to treat roaming by its domestic customers on the networks of partners as being to a significant degree equivalent to providing services to such customers on its own networks , with consequential effects on its retail pricing for such virtual on - net coverage across the union . such an arrangement at the wholesale level could allow the development of new roaming products and therefore increase choice and competition at retail level .


### a european electronic communications provider has the right to provide electronic communications networks and services in the whole union and to exercise the rights linked to the provision of such networks and services in each member state where it operates pursuant to a single eu authorisation which is subject only to the notification requirements provided in article 4 . ### any electronic communications provider established in the union has the right to provide electronic communications networks and services in the whole union and to exercise the rights linked to the provision of such networks and services in each member state where it operates .


### without prejudice to their obligations under relevant international agreements including itu radio regulations , the national competent authorities shall ensure that the use of radio spectrum is organised on their territory , and shall in particular take all necessary radio spectrum allocation or assignment measures , in order that no other member state is impeded from allowing on its territory the use of a specific harmonised band in accordance with union legislation . ### without prejudice to their obligations under relevant international agreements including itu radio regulations , the national competent authorities shall ensure , with a view in particular to securing the implementation of article 12 , that the use of radio spectrum is organised on their territory , and shall in particular take all necessary radio spectrum allocation or assignment measures , in order that no other member state is impeded from allowing on its territory the use of a specific harmonised band for wireless broadband communications in accordance with union legislation .


### any concerned member state may invite the radio spectrum policy group to use its good offices to assist it and any other member state in complying with this article . ### any concerned member state may invite the radio spectrum policy group to use its good offices to assist it and any other member state in complying with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article .


### the multi - annual action programme for customs which applied before 2014 has significantly contributed to facilitating and enhancing cooperation between customs authorities within the union . many of the activities in the customs area are of a cross - border nature , involving and affecting all 27 member states , and therefore they cannot be effectively and efficiently delivered by individual member states . the customs 2020 programme , implemented by the commission , offers member states a union framework to develop these cooperation activities , which is more cost efficient than if each member state would set up its individual cooperation framework on a bilateral or multilateral basis . it is therefore appropriate to ensure the continuation of this programme by establishing a new programme in the same area . ### customs authorities are faced on a daily basis with multifaceted challenges : on the one hand they have to deal with constantly growing volumes of trade and are required to ensure the smooth and facilitated flow of legitimate goods , whilst on the other hand they are at the same time responsible for ensuring safety and security . consequently , efficient cooperation between the union ' s customs authorities has become increasingly important . the multi - annual action programme for customs which applied before 2014 facilitated and strengthened cooperation between customs authorities within the union , and this has contributed substantially to the proper functioning of the customs union and the internal market . many of the activities in the customs area are of a cross - border nature , involving and affecting all 27 member states , and therefore they cannot be effectively and efficiently delivered by individual member states . the customs 2020 programme , implemented by the commission , offers member states a union framework within which to develop these cooperation activities , which is more cost - efficient than if each member state were to set up its individual cooperation framework on a bilateral or multilateral basis . it is therefore appropriate to ensure the continuation of this programme by establishing a new programme in the same area .


### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for customs officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient customs authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the union ' s financial and economic interests , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the customs union . ### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for customs officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient customs authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the union ' s financial and economic interests , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the customs union , so that business and citizens can benefit from the full potential of the internal market and of global trade .


### the european information systems play a vital role in reinforcing the customs systems within the union and should therefore continue to be financed under the programme . in addition , it should be made possible to include in the programme new customs related information systems established under union legislation . european information systems should , where appropriate , be based upon shared development models and it architecture . ### the european information systems play a vital role in reinforcing the customs systems within the union and should therefore continue to be financed under the programme . in addition , it should be made possible to include in the programme new customs - related information systems established under union legislation . european information systems should , where appropriate , be based upon shared development models and it architecture in order to increase the flexibility and efficiency of customs administration .


### in line with the commission ' s commitment set out in its communication on the budget review of 2010 to coherence and simplification of funding programmes , resources should be shared with other union funding instruments if the envisaged programme activities pursue objectives which are common to various funding instruments excluding however double financing . actions within this programme should ensure coherence in the use of the union ' s resources supporting the functioning of the customs union . ### in line with the commission ' s commitment , set out in its communication on the budget review of 2010 , to coherence and simplification of funding programmes , resources may be shared with other union funding instruments if the envisaged programme activities pursue objectives which are common to various funding instruments , excluding however double financing . actions within this programme should ensure coherence in the use of the union ' s resources supporting the functioning of the customs union .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to strengthen the internal market through an efficient and effective customs union . 2 . the specific objective of the programme shall be to support the functioning of the customs union , in particular through cooperation between participating countries , their customs authorities , other competent authorities , their officials and external experts . 3 . the achievement of this objective shall be measured on the basis of the following indicators : the availability of the common communication network for the european information systems ; the feedback from participants in programme actions and users of the programme . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to support the functioning of the customs union and to strengthen the internal market through cooperation between participating countries , their customs authorities , their officials and external experts . that objective shall be measured by , inter alia , the following indicators : – the evolution of the perception of programme stakeholders regarding the contribution made by the programme to the strengthening of the internal market ; – the functioning of the customs union ; – the harmonising and standardising procedures for customs controls .


### the priorities of the programme shall be the following : to support the preparation , coherent application and effective implementation of union law , with a view of strengthening the customs union in terms of efficiency , effectiveness and uniformity . to strengthen the competitiveness of european businesses through the facilitation of legitimate trade , the reduction of compliance costs and administrative burden , and the protection against unfair competition , to support customs in protecting citizens , safety and security and the environment . to ensure the protection of the financial and economic interests of the european union and the member states ; to contribute to the efficient functioning of customs authorities by improving their administrative capacity , to fight fraud and to enhance competitiveness , safety and security by enhancing cooperation with international organisations , third countries , other governmental authorities , economic operators and their organisations . ### the specific objectives of the programme shall be the following : to support the preparation , coherent application and effective implementation of union law , with a view of strengthening the customs union in terms of efficiency , effectiveness and uniformity ; to strengthen the competitiveness of european businesses through the facilitation of legitimate trade , the reduction of compliance costs and administrative burdens , and protection against unfair competition ; to prevent fraud so as to protect citizens , safety and security and the environment ; to fight fraud and to enhance competitiveness , safety and security by enhancing cooperation with international organisations , third countries , other governmental authorities , economic operators and their organisations ; to strengthen the competitiveness of european businesses through the facilitation of trade and the reduction of compliance costs to ensure the protection of the financial and economic interests of the european union and of the member states ; to contribute to the efficient functioning of customs authorities by improving their administrative capacity . 2 . each of the specific objectives listed above shall be measured by an indicator based on the perception of programme stakeholders regarding the contribution made by the programme to the realisation of the specific objectives . the indicators shall be established and , if necessary , modified in an annual work programme .


### any other activity in support of the specific objective and priorities set out in articles 5 and 6 . ### any other activity in support of the general , specific and operational objectives set out in articles 5 and 6 .


### the commission shall coordinate , in cooperation with the participating countries , those aspects of the establishment and functioning of the union and non - union components of the systems and infrastructure referred to in points 1 and 2 of annex which are necessary to ensure their operability , interconnectivity and continuous improvement . ### the commission shall coordinate , in cooperation with the participating countries , those aspects of the establishment and functioning of the union components , set out in point 2 of section ii of the annex , and non - union components , described in point 1a of section ii of the annex , of the systems and infrastructure referred to in point 1 of section ii of the annex which are necessary to ensure their operability , interconnectivity and continuous improvement .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme shall be eur 548 . 080 . 000 . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme shall be eur . . . .


### in order to implement the programme the commission shall adopt annual work programmes which shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount . they shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action type and an indicative implementation timetable . the work programmes shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing . this implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 in the form of annual work programmes which shall include the annual priorities for the programme as regards its general , specific and operational objectives , adjustments to the breakdown of the budget per type of action , the evaluation criteria for grants for actions and the establishment and , if necessary , the modification of indicators for the measurement of the effects and impacts of the programme .


### in preparing the annual work programme , the commission shall take into account the common approach regarding the customs policy . that approach shall regulary be reviewed and established in a partnership between the commission and the member states in the customs policy group , composed of the heads of customs administrations from the member states or their representatives and the commission . ### in preparing the annual work programme , the commission shall take into account the common approach regarding the customs policy . that approach shall be continuously adapted to new developments in a partnership between the commission and the member states in the customs policy group , composed of the commission and the heads of customs administrations from the member states or their representatives .


### committee procedure the commission shall be assisted by a committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no&#160 ; 182 / 2011 . 2 . where reference is made to this paragraph , article 5 of regulation no 182 / 2011 shall apply . ### exercise of the delegation the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the delegation of power referred to in article 14 shall be conferred on the commission for a period commencing on . . . * and ending on 31 december 2020 . 2a . the delegation of power referred to in article 14 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect on the day following publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 2b . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 2c . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 14 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### directive 2003 / 98 / ec should therefore lay down a clear obligation for member states to make all generally available documents re - usable . as it constitutes a limitation to the intellectual property rights hold by the authors of the documents , the scope of such a link between the right of access and the right of use should be narrowed to what is strictly necessary to reach the objectives pursued by its introduction . in this respect , taking into account the union legislation and member states ' and union ' s international obligations , notably under the berne convention for the protection of literary and artistic works and the agreement on trade - related aspects of intellectual property rights , documents on which third parties hold intellectual property rights should be excluded from the scope of directive 2003 / 98 / ec . if a third party was the initial owner of a document held by libraries , museums and archives that is still protected by intellectual property rights , that document should , for the purpose of this directive , be considered as a document for which third parties hold intellectual property rights . ### directive 2003 / 98 / ec should therefore lay down a clear obligation for member states to make all generally available documents re - usable . this obligation should not apply to documents which , in accordance with existing access rules in the member states , are not accessible , or which are covered by the exceptions provided for in this directive .


### the scope of application of the directive is extended to libraries , museums and archives . the directive does not apply to other cultural institutions , such as operas , ballets or theatres , including the archives that are part of these institutions . ### the scope of application of the directive is extended to libraries , museums and archives . the directive does not apply to other cultural institutions , such as operas , ballets or theatres , including the archives that are part of these institutions , or to public service broadcasting bodies .


### to facilitate re - use , public sector bodies should make documents available through machine readable formats and together with their metadata where possible and appropriate , in a format that ensures interoperability , e . g . by processing them in a way consistent with the principles governing the compatibility and usability requirements for spatial information under directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the european community . ### to facilitate re - use , public sector bodies should make documents available through technology - neutral machine - readable formats and together with their metadata where possible and appropriate , in a format that ensures interoperability , e . g . by processing them in a way consistent with the principles governing the compatibility and usability requirements for spatial information under directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the european community .


### where charges are made for the re - use of documents , they should in principle be limited to the marginal costs incurred for their reproduction and dissemination , unless exceptionally justified according to objective , transparent and verifiable criteria . the necessity of not hindering the normal running of public sector bodies covering a substantial part of the operating cost relating to the performance of their public task from the exploitation of their intellectual property rights should notably be taken into consideration . the burden of proving that charges are cost - oriented and comply with relevant limits should lie with the public sector body charging for the re - use of documents . ### where charges are made for the re - use of documents , they should be set according to objective , transparent and verifiable criteria that ensure equal treatment . they should in principle be limited to the marginal costs involved in reproducing documents and making them available . the necessity of not hindering the normal running of public sector bodies covering a substantial part of the operating cost relating to the performance of their public task from the exploitation of their intellectual property rights should , however , be taken into consideration . these bodies should be able to levy charges that exceed the marginal costs involved in reproducing documents and making them available and provide a reasonable return on investment . the charges should be set according to objective , transparent and verifiable criteria that ensure equal treatment . the burden of proving that charges are cost - oriented and comply with relevant limits should lie with the public sector body charging for the re - use of documents .


### proper implementation of some of the features of this directive , such as means of redress , compliance with charging principles and reporting obligations require supervision by independent authorities competent on the re - use of public sector information . to ensure consistency between approaches at union level , coordination between the independent authorities should be encouraged , particularly through exchange of information on best practices and data re - use policies . ### proper implementation of some of the features of this directive , such as means of redress , compliance with charging principles and reporting obligations require supervision by authorities competent on the re - use of public sector information . member states should determine which authorities are competent to supervise the re - use of public sector information .


### it is necessary to ensure that the member states report to the commission on the extent of the re - use of public sector information , the conditions under which it is made available , and the work of the independent authority . to ensure consistency between approaches at union level , coordination between the independent authorities should be encouraged , particularly through exchange of information on best practices and data re - use policies . ### it is necessary to ensure that the member states report to the commission on the extent of the re - use of public sector information , the conditions under which it is made available , and the work of the authority competent to supervise the re - use of public sector information . to ensure consistency between approaches at union level , coordination between the independent authorities should be encouraged , particularly through exchange of information on best practices and data re - use policies .


### documents held by educational and research establishments , such as research facilities , including , where relevant , organisations established for the transfer of research results , schools and universities and ; ’ ### documents held by educational and research establishments , including organisations established for the transfer of research results , schools and universities and ; ’


### ' machine - readable ' means that digital documents are sufficiently structured for software applications to identify reliably individual statements of fact and their internal structure ; ### ‘ machine - readable’ means that digital documents are structured in such a way that software applications can , in a technology - neutral manner , identify reliably and extract the relevant data ;


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , libraries , museums and archives may charge over and above the marginal costs for the re - use of documents they hold . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , libraries , museums and archives may charge over and above the marginal costs for the re - use of documents they hold on the basis of objective , transparent and verifiable criteria and subject to the approval of the authority referred to in article 4 .


### member states shall ensure that practical arrangements facilitating the cross - lingual search for documents available for re - use are in place , such as asset lists of main documents with relevant metadata , accessible preferably online and in machine - readable format , and portal sites that are linked to decentralised asset lists . ### member states shall adopt practical arrangements facilitating the cross - lingual search for documents available for re - use , such as asset lists of main documents with relevant metadata , accessible preferably online and in machine - readable and technology - neutral format , and portal sites that are linked to decentralised asset lists .


### roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmental acceptable condition during their use . this regime should cover periodic roadworthiness tests for all vehicles and roadside technical inspection for vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as provisions on a vehicle registration procedure to ensure that vehicles which constitute an immediate risk to road safety are not used on roads . ### roadworthiness testing is a part of a wider regime ensuring that vehicles are kept in a safe and environmental acceptable condition during their use . this regime should cover periodic roadworthiness tests for all vehicles and roadside technical inspection for vehicles used for commercial road transport activities as well as provisions on a vehicle registration procedure . periodic testing should be the main tool to ensure roadworthiness . roadside inspections of commercial vehicles should only be complementary to periodic tests and target vehicles which constitute an immediate risk to road safety .


### agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km / h are more and more used to replace trucks in local transport activities . their risk potential is comparable to that of trucks and therefore this vehicle category should be treated in the same way as trucks regarding roadworthiness testing . ### agricultural vehicles with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km / h are more and more used to replace trucks in local transport activities . their risk potential is comparable to that of trucks and therefore this vehicle category should be treated in the same way as trucks regarding roadworthiness testing . given the special characteristics of these vehicles , it should be for the member states to decide , depending on the way in which they are normally used , whether regular tests should be carried out on them .


### vehicles of historic interest are supposed to conserve heritage of the époque they have been built and considered to be hardly used on public roads , it should be left to member states to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles . it should also be for member states to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles . ### vehicles of historic interest are supposed to conserve heritage of the époque they have been built . they are a cultural asset and are not regularly used as everyday vehicles . it should be left to member states to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles . this right must not , however , lead to the application of stricter standards than that which originally applied to the vehicle . it should also be for member states to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles .


### vehicles of historic interest are supposed to conserve heritage of the époque they have been built and considered to be hardly used on public roads , it should be left to member states to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles . it should also be for member states to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles . ### vehicles of historic interest conserve heritage of the époque in which they were built , are maintained in a historically correct condition and are rarely used as everyday vehicles . it should be left to member states to extend the period of periodic roadworthiness testing for such vehicles or to otherwise regulate their roadworthiness testing regime . it should also be for member states to regulate roadworthiness testing of other types of specialised vehicles .


### roadworthiness testing is a sovereign activity and should therefore be done by the member states or by entrusted bodies under their supervision . member states should remain responsible for roadworthiness testing in any cases even if the national system allows for authorisation of private bodies , including those involved in performing repairs . ### roadworthiness testing is a sovereign activity and as such should be done by the member state , or by a public body entrusted with the task by the state or by bodies or establishments designated and directly supervised by the state , including duly authorised private bodies . in particular , where establishments designated as vehicle testing centres also perform motor vehicle repairs , member states shall make every effort to ensure the objectivity and high quality of the vehicle testing .


### for the inspection of vehicles and especially for their electronic safety components it is crucial to have access to the technical specifications of each single vehicle . therefore vehicle manufacturers should not only provide the complete set of data as covered by the certificate of conformity but also the access to data necessary for verification of the functionality of safety and environmental related components . the provisions related to access to repair and maintenance information should be applied similarly for this purpose , allowing inspection centres to have access to those information - elements necessary for roadworthiness testing . this is of crucial importance especially in the field of electronic controlled systems and should cover all elements that have been installed by the manufacturer . ### for the inspection of vehicles and especially for their electronic safety components it is crucial to have access to the technical specifications of each single vehicle . therefore vehicle manufacturers should not only provide the complete set of data as covered by the certificate of conformity but also the access to data necessary for verification of the functionality of safety and environmental related systems . the data should include the details that allow the functionality of the vehicle safety systems to be controlled in a way that allows them to be tested in a periodic technical inspection environment to create a predictable pass or fail rate .


### inspectors , when performing roadworthiness tests , should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided . . the result of roadworthiness tests should not thus be linked to salary or any economic or personal benefit . ### inspectors , when performing roadworthiness tests , should act independently and any conflict of interests should be avoided . . the result of roadworthiness tests should not thus be linked to salary or any economic or personal benefit . any activities related to production , sales , rental , maintenance or repair of vehicles should not compromise the objectivity , impartiality and independence when performing roadworthiness tests .


### a roadworthiness certificate should be issued after each test , including inter alia information related to the identity of the vehicle and information on the results of the test . with a view to ensure a proper follow - up of roadworthiness tests , member states should collect and keep such information in a database . ### a roadworthiness certificate should be issued after each test , including inter alia information related to the identity of the vehicle and information on the results of the test . with a view to ensure a proper follow - up of roadworthiness tests , member states should collect and keep such information in a database . if possible also an electronic version of a roadworthiness certificate should be made available to the interested parties , but respecting the protection of personal data .


### odometer fraud is considered to affect between 5% and 12% of used cars sales , resulting in a very important cost to society of several billions euros yearly and in an incorrect evaluation of a roadworthiness condition of a vehicle . with a view to combat odometer fraud , the recording of mileage in the roadworthiness certificate combined with the obligation to present the certificate of the previous test would facilitate the detection of tampering or manipulation of the odometer . odometer fraud should also be more systematically considered as an offence liable to a penalty . ### odometer fraud is considered to affect between 5% and 12% of used car sales , resulting in a very high cost to society of several billion euros yearly and in an incorrect evaluation of a roadworthiness condition of a vehicle . with a view to combating odometer fraud , the commission should consider whether to bring forward new proposals on consumer protection policy .


### roadworthiness testing is part of a wider regulatory scheme , governing vehicles throughout their lifetime from approval via registrations , inspections until scrapping . the development and interconnection of national and manufacturers ' electronic vehicle databases should in principle contribute to improve the efficiency of the whole vehicle administrative chain and reduce costs and administrative burdens . the commission should therefore carry out a study on the feasibility , costs and benefits of setting - up a european electronic vehicle information platform for this purpose . ### roadworthiness testing is part of a wider regulatory scheme , governing vehicles throughout their lifetime from approval via registrations , inspections until scrapping . the development and interconnection of national and manufacturers’ electronic vehicle databases would contribute to improve the efficiency of the whole vehicle administrative chain and reduce costs and administrative burdens .


### in order to supplement this regulation with further technical details , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission with a view to take into account , when appropriate , evolution of the union type - approval legislation in relation with vehicle categories , as well as the need to update the annexes in the light of technical progress . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to update this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission with a view to take into account , when appropriate , evolution of the union type - approval legislation in relation with vehicle categories , as well as the need to update the annexes in the light of technical progress . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### this regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles . ### this directive increases the minimum requirements for vehicle roadworthiness tests in order to ensure greater road safety and more effective environmental protection .


### this regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles . ### this regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles carried out on the basis of minimum technical standards and requirements with the aim of ensuring a high level of road safety and environmental protection .


### – motor vehicles having at least four wheels , used for the carriage of passengers and with not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat – vehicle category m1 , ### – motor vehicles designed and constructed primarily for the carriage of persons and their luggage , comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat – vehicle category m1 ,


### – motor vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and with more than eight seats , excluding the driver’s seat – vehicle category m2 and m3 , ### – motor vehicles designed and constructed primarily for the carriage of persons and their luggage , comprising more than eight seats , excluding the driver’s seat – vehicle category m2 and m3 ,


### – motor vehicles having at least four wheels , normally used for the road carriage of goods and with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 3 500 kg – vehicle category n1 , ### – motor vehicles designed and constructed primarily for the carriage of goods having a maximum mass not exceeding 3 , 5 tonnes – vehicle category n1 ,


### – motor vehicles used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3 500kg - vehicle categories n2 and n3 , ### – motor vehicles designed and constructed primarily for the carriage of goods having a maximum mass exceeding 3 , 5 tonnes - vehicle categories n2 and n3 ,


### – trailers and semi - trailers with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3 500 kg – vehicle categories o3 and o4 , ### – trailers designed and constructed for the carriage of goods or of persons as well as for the accommodation of persons , having a maximum mass exceeding 3 , 5 tonnes – vehicle categories o3 and o4 ,


### ‘ inspector’ means a person authorised by a member state to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority ; ### ‘ inspector’ means a person authorised by a member state or its competent authority to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority ;


### ' inspector ' means a person authorised by a member state to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority ; ### ‘ inspector’ means a person authorised by a member state or its competent authority to carry out roadworthiness tests who is attached to a testing centre or acts on behalf of the competent authority ;


### ‘ inspector’ means a person authorised by a member state to carry out roadworthiness tests in a testing centre or on behalf of a competent authority ; ### ‘ inspector’ means a person authorised by a member state to carry out roadworthiness tests and belonging to a testing centre or acting on behalf of a competent authority ;


### roadworthiness tests shall be carried out only by the competent authority of a member state or by testing centres authorised by member states . ### roadworthiness tests shall be carried out by testing centres in the member state in which the vehicle is registered .


### requirements concerning roadworthiness tests ### minimum requirements concerning roadworthiness tests


### – vehicles of category m1 registered as taxis or ambulances , vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 , n3 , t5 , o3 and o4 : one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered , and thereafter annually . ### vehicles of category m1 registered as taxis or ambulances , vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 , n3 , t5 , o3 and o4 : one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered , and thereafter every two years .


### the holder of the registration certificate may request the testing centre , or the competent authority if relevant , to carry out the roadworthiness test during a period extending from the beginning of the month preceding the month of the anniversary date referred to in paragraph 1 until the end of the second month following this date , without affecting the date for the next roadworthiness test . ### the holder of the registration certificate may request the testing centre , or the competent authority or the bodies or establishments certified and supervised by the state if relevant , to carry out the roadworthiness test during a period starting from the beginning of the month preceding the month of the anniversary date referred to in paragraph 1 , without affecting the date for the next roadworthiness test .


### the roadworthiness test shall cover the areas referred to in annex ii , point 2 . ### the roadworthiness test shall , as a minimum , cover the areas referred to in annex ii , point 2 .


### for each area referred to in paragraph 1 , the competent authorities of the member state or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method applicable to the testing of those items , as set out in annex ii , point 3 . ### for each area referred to in paragraph 1 , the competent authorities of the member state or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method recommended for the testing of those items , as set out in annex ii , point 3 , or an equivalent alternative .


### the testing centre or , if relevant , the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle that contains at least the elements laid down in annex iv . ### the testing centre or , if relevant , the competent authority that has conducted a roadworthiness test and / or a safety inspection on a vehicle shall issue a roadworthiness certificate to that vehicle that contains at least the elements laid down in annex iv and annex v . for this purpose , the commission shall draw up a standard european union form for both roadworthiness tests and safety inspections .


### for the purposes of checking the odometer reading , and where this information was not communicated electronically following the previous roadworthiness test , the inspector shall require the person presenting the vehicle to the test to show the certificate issued following the previous roadworthiness test . ### for the purposes of checking the odometer reading , and where normally fitted , the information of the previous roadworthiness test shall be made available to the inspector electronically . until electronic transfer of information is established , the inspector shall require the person presenting the vehicle to the test to show the certificate issued following the previous roadworthiness test . the odometer reading taken during the last roadworthiness test shall be made electronically available to the interested parties . this information may not contain personal data .


### in the case of major deficiencies , the competent authority shall decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test . the latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test . ### in the case of major deficiencies , the national competent authority may decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test . the latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test .


### each member state shall recognise the proof issued in accordance with paragraph 1 . ### each member state shall recognise the proof issued by another member state in accordance with paragraph 1 , provided that it was issued for a vehicle registered in that member state .


### testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with the minimum technical requirements laid down in annex v . ### testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with at least the minimum technical requirements laid down in annex v .


### member states shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements . this certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in annex vi , point 3 . ### member states shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence , training and further training requirements as well as any requirements applicable in the member state in which they work . this certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in annex vi , point 3 . member states which already apply more stringent training , competence and testing requirements than the minimum requirements to their examiners should maintain their high standards and not be forced to relax them .


### member states shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements . this certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in annex vi , point 3 . ### the competent authorities or , where applicable , approved training centres shall provide a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements . this certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in annex vi , point 3 .


### inspectors employed by competent authorities of the member states or a testing centre at the date of application of this regulation shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in annex vi , point 1 . the member states shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors . ### inspectors employed or authorised by competent authorities of the member states or a testing centre at the date of application of this regulation shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in annex vi , point 1 . the member states shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors .


### the testing centre shall inform the person presenting the vehicle to the test of the necessary repairs to be carried out and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes . ### the testing centre shall inform the person or repair workshop presenting the vehicle to the test of the deficiencies identified on the vehicle and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 19 with a view : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 18 with a view :


### – to update article 2 and article 5 and as appropriate in order to take account of the changes to the vehicle categories stemming from amendments to the legislation referred to in article 3 , ### – to update only the vehicle category designation in article 2 and article 5 and as appropriate in the event of changes to the vehicle categories stemming from amendments to the type approval legislation referred to in article 2 , without affecting the scope or the frequency of testing ,


### – to update the annexes in the light of technical progress or in order to take account of the modification in international or union legislation . ### – to update non - essential elements of :


### the delegation of power referred to in article 17 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 17 shall be conferred for a period of five years from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall present a report on the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of that five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration unless the european parliament or council opposes such an extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 17 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 17 shall be conferred for a period of five years from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of that five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 17 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### it is necessary to lay down the procedures for applying certain provisions of the agreement which concern the bilateral safeguard clause and for applying the stabilisation mechanism for bananas that has been agreed with colombia and peru . ### it is necessary to lay down the most appropriate procedures to guarantee the effective application of certain provisions of the agreement which concern the bilateral safeguard clause and for applying the stabilisation mechanism for bananas that has been agreed with colombia and peru .


### there should be detailed provisions on the initiation of proceedings . the commission should receive information including available evidence from the member states of any trends in imports which might call for the application of safeguard measures . ### there should be detailed provisions on the initiation of proceedings . the commission should receive from the member states , and request from the sectors involved , information including available evidence of any trends in imports which might call for the application of safeguard measures .


### in the investigation , the commission shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the union industry , in particular , the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment . this list is not exhaustive and other relevant factors may also be taken into consideration by the commission for its determination of the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury , such as stocks , prices , return on capital employed , cash flow , and other factors which are causing or may have caused serious injury , or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry . ### in the investigation the commission shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the union industry , in particular , the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment . this list is not exhaustive and other relevant factors may also be taken into consideration by the commission for its determination of the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury , such as stocks , prices , return on capital employed , cash flow , and other factors which are causing , or may have caused serious injury , or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry , such as reaching the activation levels provided for within the framework of the banana stabilisation mechanism included in chapter ii of the current regulation .


### the aim of these measures is to enhance the competitiveness of european agriculture in both the internal market and third countries by increasing consumers ' awareness of the merits of the union ' s agricultural products and food products based on agricultural products and developing and opening up new markets . they usefully complement and reinforce the measures implemented by the member states . ### the aim of these measures is to enhance the competitiveness of european agriculture and help to make products more profitable , bring about greater competitive equity in both the internal market and third countries and increase consumers ' awareness of the merits of the union ' s agricultural products and food products based on agricultural products and developing and opening up new markets . they usefully complement and reinforce the measures implemented by the member states , while always guaranteeing equal access for all the member states and promoting positive discrimination in favour of the outermost regions in accordance with article 349 tfeu .


### the union exports mainly final agricultural products , including agricultural products not included in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the information and promotion scheme should therefore be opened up to certain food products based on agricultural products , in line with other schemes coming under the common agricultural policy , such as the european quality schemes , which already provide for mechanisms which are open to such products . ### the union exports mainly final agricultural products , including agricultural products not included in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union . in a time of crisis such as this , measures should be applied that promote economic recovery in the member states . agricultural products and processed products based on these both have an important role to play in that economic recovery . the information and promotion scheme should therefore be opened up to new products not included in annex i to the treaty . the inclusion of these in promotion and information campaigns can be of indirect benefit to the primary sector , although their inclusion should be limited in order to ensure priority treatment is awarded to agricultural products .


### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of reaching 75 % of estimated expenditure , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support ### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support .


### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of reaching 75 % of estimated expenditure , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support . ### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support .


### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of reaching 75 % of estimated expenditure , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support . ### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of gradually reaching 70 % of estimated expenditure by 2020 , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support


### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . with the aim of reaching 75 % of estimated expenditure , specific arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support ### over the period 2001 - 11 , barely 30 % of the budget earmarked for information provision and promotion measures under regulation no 3 / 2008 was spent on measures targeting third - country markets , even though these markets offer major growth potential . arrangements are therefore required to encourage a larger number of information provision and promotion measures for union agricultural products in third countries , in particular through increased financial support


### the information provision and promotion measures co - financed by the union should endow them with a specific european dimension . to that end , and in order to avoid a dispersion of resources and increase europe ' s visibility through these information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products , it is necessary to establish a work programme which defines the strategic priorities for these measures in terms of populations , products , themes or markets to be targeted and the nature of the information and promotion messages to be imparted . the commission will take particular account of the predominant position of small and medium - enterprises in the agri - food sector , a sector which benefits from the exceptional measures provided for in articles 154 , 155 and 156 of regulation xxx / 20 . . . [ of the european parliament and of the council of . . . establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products 626 ) ] and from free - trade agreements coming under the commercial policy of the european union for measures targeting third countries . ### the information provision and promotion measures co - financed by the union should endow them with a specific european dimension and pay the same attention to the internal and external market , recognising in equal measure the importance of the local and regional levels in internal terms and of expanding world markets in external terms . to that end , and in order to avoid a dispersion of resources and increase europe ' s visibility through these information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products , it is necessary to establish a work programme which defines the strategic priorities for these measures in terms of populations , products , themes or markets to be targeted and the nature of the information and promotion messages to be imparted . the commission will take particular account of national strategic interests , the predominant position of small and medium - enterprises in the agri - food sector , a sector which benefits from the exceptional measures provided for in articles 154 , 155 and 156 of regulation xxx / 20 . . . [ of the european parliament and of the council of . . . establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products 626 ) ] and from free - trade agreements coming under the commercial policy of the european union for measures targeting third countries , and their foreseeable impact on local and regional economies .


### the information provision and promotion measures co - financed by the union should endow them with a specific european dimension . to that end , and in order to avoid a dispersion of resources and increase europe ' s visibility through these information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products , it is necessary to establish a work programme which defines the strategic priorities for these measures in terms of populations , products , themes or markets to be targeted and the nature of the information and promotion messages to be imparted . the commission will take particular account of the predominant position of small and medium - enterprises in the agri - food sector , a sector which benefits from the exceptional measures provided for in articles 154 , 155 and 156 of regulation xxx / 20 . . . [ of the european parliament and of the council of . . . establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products 626 ) ] and from free - trade agreements coming under the commercial policy of the european union for measures targeting third countries . ### the information provision and promotion measures co - financed by the union should endow them with a specific european dimension . to that end , and in order to avoid a dispersion of resources and increase europe ' s visibility through these information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products , it is necessary to establish a work programme which defines the strategic priorities for these measures in terms of populations , products , themes or markets to be targeted and the nature of the information and promotion messages to be imparted . that programme should supplement and mesh with the other measures undertaken at the initiative of the member states or operators . small and medium - sized enterprises in the agrifood sector should be awarded priority treatment and a higher rate of cofinancing from the commission .


### over and above the information provision and promotion measures , the commission needs to develop and coordinate technical and support services at european level with the aim of helping operators take part in co - financed programmes , conduct effective campaigns or develop their export activities . ### over and above the information provision and promotion measures , the commission needs to develop and coordinate technical and support services at european level with the aim of informing operators of the types of programmes to which they can have access and of helping them take part in co - financed programmes , conduct effective campaigns or develop their export activities .


### over and above the information provision and promotion measures , the commission needs to develop and coordinate technical and support services at european level with the aim of helping operators take part in co - financed programmes , conduct effective campaigns or develop their export activities . ### over and above the information provision and promotion measures , the commission needs to develop and coordinate technical and support services at european level , taking account of the specific characteristics of each country , with the aim of helping operators take part in co - financed programmes , conduct effective campaigns or develop their export activities . it would also be desirable for the commission to produce a simple and comprehensive manual that would help potential beneficiaries to comply with the rules and procedures associated with this policy .


### the information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products that are co - financed by the union shall not be oriented to commercial brands or to their specific origin . nevertheless , the indication of brands or origin might have a leverage effect in the context of promotion measures , particularly in third countries . while respecting specific conditions to be established , in particular rights to the protection of intellectual property , it should therefore be possible to give greater visibility to brands and origin and , at the same time , maintain a proper balance with the highlighting of generic messages focussed on the intrinsic characteristics of the union ' s agricultural products and food products based on agricultural products . ### the information provision and promotion measures for agri - food products that are co - financed by the union shall not be oriented to commercial brands or to their specific origin . nevertheless , the indication of brands or origin might have a leverage effect in the context of promotion measures , particularly in third countries . while respecting specific conditions to be established , in particular rights to the protection of intellectual property , it should therefore be possible to give greater visibility to brands and origin and , at the same time , maintain a proper balance with the highlighting of generic messages focussed on the intrinsic characteristics of the union ' s agricultural products and food products based on agricultural products .


### the union is keen to simplify the regulatory environment of the cap . this approach should also be applied to the regulation on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products . in particular , the principles of administrative management of information and promotion programmes should be reviewed with the aim of simplifying them and enabling the commission to establish the rules and procedures applicable to the submission and selection of proposals for programmes . ### the union is keen to simplify the regulatory environment of the cap . this approach should also be applied to the regulation on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products . in particular , the principles of administrative management of information and promotion programmes should be reviewed with the aim of simplifying them and enabling the commission to establish the rules and procedures applicable to the submission and selection of proposals for programmes , after considering the specific interests of the member states .


### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including the member states , inter alia , and also using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to ensure the coherence , effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this regulation as well as the efficient use of union funding , the commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and , finally , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including using external experts . when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , the commission will transmit the relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council in a simultaneous , timely and appropriate manner .


### in order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this regulation , the commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning work programmes laying down strategic priorities , the selection of simple programmes . the implementing , monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes , the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this regulation , and the common impact assessment framework for programmes . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 . __________________ 17 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this regulation , the commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning work programmes laying down strategic priorities , the selection of simple programmes . the implementing , monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes , the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this regulation , the specific conditions of the indication of product origin , the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations , the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations , the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for programmes and the common impact assessment framework for programmes . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 . __________________ 17 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### in order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this regulation , the commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning work programmes laying down strategic priorities , the selection of simple programmes , the implementing , monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes , the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this regulation , and the common impact assessment framework for programmes . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council17 . __________________ 17 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this regulation , the commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning work programmes laying down strategic priorities , on the basis of the information provided by the member states , the selection of simple programmes , the implementing , monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes , the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this regulation , and the common impact assessment framework for programmes . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council . __________________ 17 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### information provision and promotion measures shall not be brand - oriented . nevertheless , product brands may be visible during demonstrations or tastings and on information and promotional material , subject to compliance with specific conditions to be adopted pursuant to article 6 . ### information provision and promotion measures shall not be brand - oriented . nevertheless , product brands may be visible during demonstrations or tastings and on information and promotional material , subject to compliance with the following conditions :


### information measures shall not encourage the consumption of any product on grounds of its origin . nevertheless , the origin of products may be visible on information and promotional material subject to compliance with specific conditions to be adopted pursuant to article 6 . ### the origin of products may be visible on information and promotional material subject to compliance with specific conditions to be adopted pursuant to article 6 .


### the agricultural products listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , excluding the fishery and aquaculture products listed in annex 1 to regulation no [ com416 ] of the european parliament and of the council19 and tobacco ; __________________ 19 regulation no [ com . ### the agricultural products listed in annex i to the treaty on the functioning of the european union and preserved fish , excluding the fishery and aquaculture products listed in annex 1 to regulation no [ com416 ] of the european parliament and of the council19 and tobacco ; __________________ 19 regulation no [ com .


### the themes referred to in article 2 and article 3 shall be as follows : ### the themes referred to in article 2 , 2 and 2 shall be as follows :


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt a work programme setting out the objectives pursued , the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing . ### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt a work programme setting out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing .


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt a work programme setting out the objectives pursued , the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing . ### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt a work programme in line with national strategic interests , setting out the objectives pursued , the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing .


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , adopt a work programme setting out the objectives pursued , the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing . ### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , on the basis of the objectives listed in article 1a adopt a work programme setting out the priorities , the expected results , the implementing arrangements and the total amount of the financing plan . it shall also contain the main evaluation criteria , a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amounts allocated to each type of measure and an indicative implementation timetable and , in the case of grants , the maximum rate of co - financing .


### the commission may carry out information and promotion measures as described in articles&#160 ; 2 and 3 . these measures may in particular take the form of participation in trade fairs and exhibitions of international importance by means of stands or operations aimed at enhancing the image of union products . ### the commission may carry out information and promotion measures as described in articles 2 and 3 for all products which may participate by virtue of this regulation . these measures may in particular take the form of high level missions , participation in trade fairs and exhibitions of international importance by means of stands or operations aimed at enhancing the image of union products .