### (48) state advertising is an important source of revenue for many media service providers , contributing to their economic sustainability. access to it must be granted in a non-discriminatory way to any media service provider from any member state which can adequately reach some or all of the relevant members of the public , in order to ensure equal opportunities in the internal market. moreover , state advertising may make media service providers vulnerable to undue state influence to the detriment of the freedom to provide services and fundamental rights. opaque and biased allocation of state advertising is therefore a powerful tool to exert influence or ‘capture’ media service providers. the distribution and transparency of state advertising are in some regards regulated through a fragmented framework of media-specific measures and general public procurement laws , which , however , may not cover all state advertising expenditure nor offer sufficient protection against preferential or biased distribution. in particular , directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council56 does not apply to public service contracts for the acquisition , development , production or co-production of programme material intended for audiovisual media services or radio media services. media-specific rules on state advertising , where they exist , diverge significantly from one member state to another. ### (48) state funding , including state advertising is an important source of revenue for many media service providers , contributing to their economic sustainability. access to it must be granted in a non-discriminatory way to any media service provider from any member state which can adequately reach some or all of the relevant members of the public , in order to ensure equal opportunities in the internal market. moreover , state funding , including advertising may make media service providers vulnerable to undue state influence to the detriment of the freedom to provide services and fundamental rights. opaque and biased allocation of state funding , including advertising is therefore a powerful tool to exert influence or ‘capture’ media service providers. the distribution and transparency of state funding , including advertising are in some regards regulated through a fragmented framework of media-specific measures and general public procurement laws , which , however , may not cover all state advertising expenditure nor offer sufficient protection against preferential or biased distribution. in particular , directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council56 does not apply to public service contracts for the acquisition , development , production or co-production of programme material intended for audiovisual media services or radio media services. media-specific rules on state funding , including advertising , where they exist , diverge significantly from one member state to another.


### (49) in order to ensure undistorted competition between media service providers and to avoid the risk of covert subsidies and of undue political influence on the media , it is necessary to establish common requirements of transparency , objectivity , proportionality and non-discrimination in the allocation of state advertising and of state resources to media service providers for the purpose of purchasing goods or services from them other than state advertising , including the requirement to publish information on the beneficiaries of state advertising expenditure and the amounts spent. it is important that member states make the necessary information related to state advertising publicly accessible in an electronic format that is easy to view , access and download , in compliance with union and national rules on commercial confidentiality. this regulation shall not affect the application of the state aid rules , which are applied on a case-by-case basis. ### (49) in order to ensure undistorted competition between media service providers and to avoid the risk of covert subsidies and of undue political influence on the media , it is necessary to establish common requirements of transparency , objectivity , proportionality and non-discrimination in the allocation of state advertising and of state resources to media service providers for the purpose of purchasing goods or services from them other than state advertising , including the requirement to publish information on the beneficiaries of state advertising expenditure and the amounts spent. it is important that member states make the necessary information related to state funding , including advertising publicly accessible in an electronic format that is easy to view , access and download , in compliance with union and national rules on commercial confidentiality. this regulation shall not affect the application of the state aid rules , which are applied on a case-by-case basis.


### (1) ‘media service’ means a service as defined by articles 56 and 57 of the treaty , where the principal purpose of the service or a dissociable section thereof consists in providing programmes or press publications to the general public , by any means , in order to inform , entertain or educate , under the editorial responsibility of a media service provider; ### (1) ‘media service’ means a service as defined by articles 56 and 57 of the treaty , where the principal purpose of the service or a dissociable section thereof consists in providing programmes or press publications to the general public , by any means , in order to inform , entertain or educate , under the editorial responsibility of an editor-in-chief


### (2) ‘media service provider’ means a natural or legal person whose professional activity is to provide a media service and who has editorial responsibility for the choice of the content of the media service and determines the manner in which it is organised; ### (2) ‘media service provider’ means legal person whose professional activity is to provide a media service such as press publications within the meaning of article 2(4) of directive (eu) 2019/790 , and audiovisual media services , within the meaning of article 1(1) point (a) of directive 2010/13/eu.


### (3) ‘public service media provider’ means a media service provider which is entrusted with a public service mission under national law or receives national public funding for the fulfilment of such a mission; ### (3) ‘public service media provider’ means a media service provider which is entrusted with a public service task under national law and receives national public funding for the fulfilment of such a task;


### (7) ‘editor’ means a natural person or a number of natural persons possibly grouped in a body , regardless of its legal form , status and composition , that takes or supervises editorial decisions within a media service provider; ### (7) ‘editor-in-chief’ means a natural person who takes or supervises editorial decisions within a media service provider.


### (9) ‘editorial responsibility’ means the exercise of effective control both over the selection of the programmes or press publications and over their organisation , for the purposes of the provision of a media service , regardless of the existence of liability under national law for the service provided; ### (9) ‘editorial responsibility’ means the exercise of effective control both over the selection of the programmes or the content of press publications and over their organisation , for the purposes of the provision of a media service , regardless of the existence of liability under national law for the service provided;


### (14) ‘audience measurement’ means the activity of collecting , interpreting or otherwise processing data about the number and characteristics of users of media services for the purposes of decisions regarding advertising allocation or prices or the related planning , production or distribution of content; ### (14) 'audience measurement’ means the activity of collecting , interpreting or otherwise processing data about the number and characteristics of users of media services , programs or online platforms , to determine the audience size , reach and frequency for the purposes of decisions regarding advertising allocation or prices or regarding the planning , buying , selling , production or distribution of content;


### (14) ‘audience measurement’ means the activity of collecting , interpreting or otherwise processing data about the number and characteristics of users of media services for the purposes of decisions regarding advertising allocation or prices or the related planning , production or distribution of content; ### (14) ‘audience measurement’ means the activity of collecting , interpreting or otherwise processing data about the number and characteristics of users of media services and online platforms for the purposes of decisions regarding advertising allocation or prices or the purchasing , planning , production or distribution of content and the advertising inventory;


### (17) ‘serious crime’ means any of the following criminal offences listed in article 2(2) of the council framework decision 2002/584/jha: ### deleted


### recipients of media services in the union shall have the right to receive a plurality of news and current affairs content , produced with respect for editorial freedom of media service providers , to the benefit of the public discourse. ### member states must respect the right of recipients of media services in the union to receive a plurality of news and current affairs content , produced with respect for editorial freedom of media service providers , to the benefit of the public discourse.


### 1. media service providers shall have the right to exercise their economic activities in the internal market without restrictions other than those allowed under union law. ### 1. media service providers shall have the right to exercise their economic activities in the internal market without restrictions other than those that conform with union law.


### 1. public service media providers shall provide in an impartial manner a plurality of information and opinions to their audiences , in accordance with their public service mission. ### 1. member states shall ensure that public service media providers can provide in an independent and impartial manner a plurality of information and opinions to their audiences , in accordance with their public service mission.


### the head of management and the members of the governing board of public service media providers shall be appointed through a transparent , open and non-discriminatory procedure and on the basis of transparent , objective , non-discriminatory and proportionate criteria laid down in advance by national law. ### the head of management and the members of the governing board of public service media providers shall be appointed through a transparent , open and non-discriminatory procedure and on the basis of transparent , objective , non-discriminatory , proportionate , pluralistic and balanced criteria laid down in advance by national law.


### 2. without prejudice to national constitutional laws consistent with the charter , media service providers providing news and current affairs content shall take measures that they deem appropriate with a view to guaranteeing the independence of individual editorial decisions. in particular , such measures shall aim to: ### 2. without prejudice to national constitutional laws consistent with the charter , the editor-in-chief must , within the framework of the medium's fundamental principles and purpose , set by the publisher , manage the editorial work and make decisions on editorial issues. the publisher , owner or other company management cannot instruct or overrule the editor-in-chief on editorial issues , nor can they demand to see print , text or pictures , or demand to hear or see program material before it is made available to the public. media service providers providing news and current affairs content shall take measures that they deem appropriate with a view to guaranteeing the independence of individual editorial decisions.


### 3. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory authorities or bodies have adequate financial , human and technical resources to carry out their tasks under this regulation. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the financial , human and technical resources of the national regulatory authorities or bodies are increased and sufficiently adjusted to enable the national regulatory authorities or bodies to have adequate financial , human and technical resources to carry out the new tasks conferred upon them by this regulation. the organisational and functional autonomy of the national regulatory authorities or bodies shall be guaranteed.


### where needed for carrying out their tasks under this regulation , the national regulatory authorities or bodies shall have appropriate powers of investigation , with regard to the conduct of natural or legal persons to which chapter iii applies. ### where needed for carrying out their tasks under this regulation , the national regulatory authorities or bodies shall have the power to request , within an appropriate time frame , information and data which are proportionate and necessary for the purpose of carrying out their tasks under chapter iii from natural or legal persons to which this regulation applies or who , for purposes relating to their trade , business or profession , may reasonably be expected to be in possession of the necessary information , while respecting the rights and interests of those persons.


### 1. the board shall be composed of representatives of national regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu. ### 1. the board shall be composed of high-level representatives of national regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu.


### 4. the board shall be represented by its chair. the board shall elect a chair from amongst its members by a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the term of office of the chair shall be two years. ### 4. the board shall be represented by its chair , elected by its members. the board shall also elect a steering group , composed of the chair , the incoming chair , the outgoing chair and 2 other members. the chair and the other members of the steering group shall be elected by a two-thirds majority of the members of the board with voting rights. the term of office of the chair shall be one year , and may be renewed once. the rules of procedure of the administrative board should specify the roles , tasks and method for the appointment of the members of the steering group.


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### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing a single market emergency instrument and repealing council regulation no (ec) 2679/98 (text with eea relevance) ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing an internal market emergency and resilience act and repealing council regulation no (ec) 2679/98 (text with eea relevance)


### (1) past crises , especially the early days of the covid-19 pandemic , have shown that the internal market (also referred to as the single market and its supply chains can be severely affected by such crises , and appropriate crisis management tools and coordination mechanisms are either lacking , do not cover all aspects of the single market or do not allow for a timely response to such impacts. ### (1) past crises , especially the early days of the covid-19 pandemic , have shown that the internal market and its supply chains can be severely affected by such crises and unilateral uncoordinated response decisions of individual member states , while appropriate crisis management tools and coordination mechanisms are either lacking , do not cover all aspects of the single market or do not allow for a timely and effective response to such impacts.


### (1) past crises , especially the early days of the covid-19 pandemic , have shown that the internal market (also referred to as the single market and its supply chains can be severely affected by such crises , and appropriate crisis management tools and coordination mechanisms are either lacking , do not cover all aspects of the single market or do not allow for a timely response to such impacts. ### (1) past crises , especially the early days of the covid-19 pandemic , have shown that the internal market (also referred to as the single market can be severely affected by such crises , and appropriate crisis management tools and coordination mechanisms are either lacking , do not cover all aspects of the single market or do not allow for a timely response to such impacts.


### (2) the union was not sufficiently prepared to ensure efficient manufacturing , procurement and distribution of crisis-relevant non-medical goods such as personal protective equipment , especially in the early phase of the covid-19 pandemic and the ad-hoc measures taken by the commission in order to re-establish the functioning of the single market and to ensure the availability of crisis-relevant non-medical goods during the covid-19 pandemic were necessarily reactive the pandemic also revealed insufficient overview of manufacturing capacities across the union as well as vulnerabilities related to the global supply chains. ### (2) the union was not sufficiently prepared to ensure efficient manufacturing , procurement and distribution of crisis-relevant non-medical goods such as personal protective equipment , especially in the early phase of the covid-19 pandemic and the ad-hoc measures taken by the commission in order to re-establish the functioning of the single market and to ensure the availability of crisis-relevant non-medical goods during the covid-19 pandemic were necessarily reactive. the pandemic also revealed insufficient overview of manufacturing capacities across the union as well as vulnerabilities related to the global supply chains including lack of resilience and dependency on authoritarian regimes.


### (3) actions by the commission were delayed by several weeks due to the lack of any union wide contingency planning measures and ofclarity as to which part of the national administration to contact to find rapid solutions to the impact on the single market being cause by the crisis. in addition it became clear that uncoordinated restrictive actions taken by the member states would further aggravate the impacts of the crisis on the single market. it emerged that there is a need for arrangements between the member states and union authorities as regards contingency planning , technical level coordination and cooperation and information exchange. ### (3) actions by the commission were delayed by several weeks due to the lack of any union wide contingency planning measures and of clarity as to which part of the national administration to contact to find rapid solutions to the impact on the single market being cause by the crisis. in addition it became clear that uncoordinated restrictive actions taken by the member states would further aggravate the impacts of the crisis on the single market. it emerged that there is a need for clear , transparent and predictable rules between the member states and union authorities as regards contingency planning , technical level coordination and cooperation and information exchange.


### the geographic area that is and could be affected , including any cross-border impacts on the functioning of supply chains that are indispensable in the maintenance of vital societal or economic activities in the single market; ### the geographic area that is and could be affected , including any cross-border impacts on the free movment that are indispensable in the maintenance of vital societal or economic activities in the single market;


### the geographic area that is and could be affected , including any cross-border impacts on the functioning of supply chains that are indispensable in the maintenance of vital societal or economic activities in the single market; ### the geographic area , including border regions , that is and could be affected , including any cross-border impacts on the functioning of supply chains that are indispensable in the maintenance of vital societal or economic activities in the single market;


### (5) these recent events have also highlighted the need for the union to be better prepared for possible future crises , especially as we consider the continuing effects of climate change and resulting natural disasters as well as global economic and geopolitical instabilities. given the fact that it is not known which kind of crises could come up next and produce severe impacts on the single market and its supply chains in the future , it is necessary to provide for an instrument that would apply with regards to impacts on the single market of a wide range of crises. ### (5) these recent events have also highlighted the need for the union to be better prepared for possible future crises , especially as we consider the continuing effects of climate change and resulting natural disasters as well as global economic and geopolitical instabilities. given the fact that it is unpredictable which kind of crisis could come up next and severely impact the internal market and its supply chains in the future , it is necessary to provide for a crisis instrument that would strengthen resilience , improve transparency , and provide clear rules for the crisis governance.


### (5) these recent events have also highlighted the need for the union to be better prepared for possible future crises , especially as we consider the continuing effects of climate change and resulting natural disasters as well as global economic and geopolitical instabilities. given the fact that it is not known which kind of crises could come up next and produce severe impacts on the single market and its supply chains in the future , it is necessary to provide for an instrument that would apply with regards to impacts on the single market of a wide range of crises. ### (5) these recent events have also highlighted the need for the union to be better prepared for possible future crises , especially as we consider the continuing effects of climate change and resulting natural disasters as well as global economic and geopolitical instabilities. given the fact that it is not known which kind of crises could come up next and produce severe impacts on the single market in the future , it is necessary to provide for an instrument that would apply with regards to impacts on the single market of a wide range of crises.


### (7) since any specific aspects of future crises that would impact the single market and its supply chains are hard to predict , this regulation should provide for a general framework for anticipating , preparing for , mitigating and minimising the negative impacts which any crisis may cause on the single market and its supply chains. . ### (7) since any specific aspects of future crises that would impact the single market are hard to predict , this regulation should provide for a general framework for anticipating , preparing for , mitigating and minimising the negative impacts which any crisis may cause on the single market and its supply chains. .


### (8) the framework of measures set out under this regulation should be deployed in a coherent , transparent , efficient , proportionate and timely manner , having due regard to the need to maintain vital societal functions , meaning including public security , safety , public order , or public health respecting , the responsibility of the member states to safeguard national security and their power to safeguard other essential state functions , including ensuring the territorial integrity of the state and maintaining law and order. ### (8) the framework of measures set out under this regulation should be deployed in a coherent , transparent , efficient , proportionate and timely manner , having due regard to the need to maintain vital societal functions , meaning including public security , safety , public order , or public health respecting , the responsibility of the member states to safeguard national security and their power to safeguard other essential state functions , including ensuring the territorial integrity of the state and maintaining law and order. the regulation should not restrict national measures on security and defence policy and national defence capabilities must be taken into account when applying proportionate measures in the event of a crisis.


### — a forum for adequate coordination , cooperation and exchange of information; and ### — a forum for adequate coordination , cooperation and exchange of information while using the full potential of digital tools in order to speed up necessary administrative procedures , such as declarations , registrations or authorisations; and


### — the means for the timely accessibility and availability of the information which is needed for a targeted response and adequate market behaviour by businesses and citizens during a crisis. ### — the means for the timely accessibility and availability of the information which is needed for a targeted response and adequate market behaviour by businesses , workers and citizens during a crisis.


### (19) article 45 tfeu lays down the right to free movement of workers , subject to the limitations and conditions laid down in the treaties and the measures adopted to give them effect. this regulation contains provisions which complement the existing measures in order to reinforce free movement of persons , increase transparency and provide administrative assistance during single market emergencies. such measures include setting up and making available of the single points of contact to workers and their representatives in the member states and at union level during the single market vigilance and emergency modes under this regulation. ### (19) article 45 tfeu lays down the right to free movement of workers , subject to the limitations and conditions laid down in the treaties and the measures adopted to give them effect. this regulation contains provisions which complement the existing measures in order to maintain or reinforce free movement of persons , increase transparency and provide adequate and timely information as well as administrative assistance during single market emergencies. such measures include setting up and making available of the single points of contact to workers and their representatives in the member states and at union level during the single market vigilance and emergency modes under this regulation.


### (20) if member states adopt measures affecting free movement of goods or persons , goods or the freedom to provide services in preparation for and during single market emergencies , they should limit such measures to what is necessary and remove them as soon as the situation allows it. such measures should respect the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination and should take into consideration the particular situation of border regions. ### (20) if member states adopt measures affecting free movement of goods or persons , goods or the freedom to provide services in preparation for and during single market emergencies , they should limit such measures to what is necessary and remove them as soon as the situation allows it. such measures should respect the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination and should take into consideration the particular situation of border regions. special attention should be paid to cross-border workers , seasonal workers , workers of crisis-relevant sectors and remote workers.


### (21) the activation of the single market emergency mode should trigger an obligation for the member states to notify crisis-relevant free movement restrictions. ### (21) the activation of the single market emergency mode should trigger an obligation for the member states to notify crisis-relevant free movement restrictions. social partners should be informed on emergency measures having an impact on the labour market.


### (25) information requests to economic operators should be used by the commission only where the information which is necessary for responding adequately to the single market emergency , such as information necessary for procurement by the commission on behalf of the member states or estimating the production capacities of manufacturers of crisis-relevant goods the supply chains of which have been disrupted , cannot be obtained from publicly available sources or as a result of information provided voluntarily. ### (25) information requests to economic operators should be used by the commission with due regard to business confidentiality only where the information which is necessary for responding adequately to the single market emergency , such as information necessary for procurement by the commission on behalf of the member states or estimating the production capacities of manufacturers of crisis-relevant goods the supply chains of which have been disrupted , cannot be obtained from publicly available sources or as a result of information provided voluntarily.


### (28) in cases where there are substantial risks to the functioning of the single market or in cases of severe shortages or an exceptionally high demand of goods of strategic importance , measures at union level aimed to ensure the availability of crisis-relevant products , such as priority rated orders , may prove to be indispensable for the return to the normal functioning of the single market. ### (28) in cases where there are substantial risks to the functioning of the single market or in cases of severe shortages or an exceptionally high demand of goods of critical importance , measures at union level aimed to ensure the availability of crisis-relevant products , such as priority rated orders , may prove to be indispensable for the return to the normal functioning of the single market.


### (30) where there is a severe shortage of crisis-relevant products or services on the single market during a single market emergency , and it is clear that the economic operators that operate on the single market do not produce any such goods , but would in principle be able to repurpose their production lines or would have insufficient capacity to provide the goods or services needed , the commission should be able to recommend to the member states as a last resort to take measures to facilitate or request the ramping up or repurposing of production capacity of manufacturers or the capacity of the service providers to provide crisis-relevant services. in doing so the commission would inform the member states as to the severity of the shortage and the type of the crisis-relevant goods or services that are needed and would provide support and advice in relation to the flexibilities in the eu acquis for such purposes. ### (30) where there is a severe shortage of crisis-relevant products or services on the single market during a single market emergency , and it is clear that the economic operators that operate on the single market do not produce any such goods , but would in principle be able to repurpose their production lines or would have insufficient capacity to provide the goods or services needed , the commission should be able to recommend to the member states as a last resort and strictly limited to what is necessary and only for a limited period of time to take measures to facilitate or request the ramping up or repurposing of production capacity of manufacturers or the capacity of the service providers to provide crisis-relevant services. in doing so the commission would inform the member states as to the severity of the shortage and the type of the crisis-relevant goods or services that are needed and would provide support and advice in relation to the flexibilities in the eu acquis for such purposes.


### (35) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the possibility to adopt supportive measures for facilitating free movement of persons , for establishing a list of individual targets (quantities and deadlines) for those strategic reserves that the member states should maintain , so that the objectives of the initiative are achieved. furthermore , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards activating the vigilance mode and vigilance measures in order to carefully monitor the strategic supply chains and coordinate the building up of strategic reserves for goods and services of strategic importance. moreover , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards activation of specific emergency response measures at the time of a single market emergency , to allow for a rapid and coordinated response. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council. ### deleted


### (36) this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union (the ‘charter’). in particular , it respects the right to privacy of the economic operators enshrined in article 7 of the charter , right to data protection set out in article 8 of the charter , the freedom to conduct business and the freedom of contract , which are protected by article 16 of the charter , the right to property , protected by article 17 of the charter , right to collective bargaining and action protected by article 26 of the charter and the right to an effective judicial remedy and to a fair trial as provided for in article 47 of the charter. since the objective of this regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states and can rather , by reason of the scale or effects of the action , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. the regulation should not affect the autonomy of the social partners as recognised by the tfeu. ### (36) this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union (the ‘charter’). in particular , it respects the right to privacy enshrined in article 7 of the charter , right to data protection set out in article 8 of the charter , the freedom to conduct business , to choose an occupation and right to engage in work , the freedom of contract , which are protected by article 15 and 16 of the charter , the right to property , protected by article 17 of the charter , the right to collective bargaining , collective action including the right to strike protected by article 28 and article 26 of the charter as well as the right to an effective judicial remedy and to a fair trial as provided for in article 47 of the charter. since the objective of this regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states and can rather , by reason of the scale or effects of the action , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. the regulation should not affect the autonomy of the social partners as recognised by the tfeu.


### 1. this regulation establishes a framework of measures to anticipate , prepare for and respond to impacts of crises on the single market , with the purpose of safeguarding the free movement of goods , services and persons and of ensuring the availability of goods and services of strategic importance and crisis-relevant goods and services in the single market. ### 1. the aim of this regulation is to strengthen the resilience of internal market and to ensure its proper functioning by setting out a harmonised framework for an effective response to crises as well as to facilitate the free movement of goods , services and persons.


### 1. this regulation establishes a framework of measures to anticipate , prepare for and respond to impacts of crises on the single market , with the purpose of safeguarding the free movement of goods , services and persons and of ensuring the availability of goods and services of strategic importance and crisis-relevant goods and services in the single market. ### 1. this regulation establishes a framework of measures to anticipate , prepare for and respond to impacts of crises on the single market , with the purpose of safeguarding the free movement of goods , services and persons and of ensuring the availability of crisis-relevant goods and services in the single market.


### 3. member states shall regularly exchange information on all matters falling within the scope of this regulation among themselves and with the commission. ### 3. member states shall regularly exchange information on all matters falling within the scope of this regulation among themselves and with the commission. the european parliament shall have access to all information and documents and obtain them at the same time as the council.


### (1) ‘crisis’ means an exceptional unexpected and sudden , natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the union; ### (1) ‘crisis’ means an exceptional unexpected and sudden , natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the union which has a detrimental impact on the proper functioning of the internal market including free movement of goods , services or persons;


### (1) ‘crisis’ means an exceptional unexpected and sudden , natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the union; ### (1) ‘crisis’ means an exceptional unexpected and sudden , natural or man-made event of extraordinary nature and scale that takes place inside or outside of the union and disrupts the functioning of the single market and the free movement of goods , services , capital , persons , and data;


### (2) ‘single market vigilance mode’ means a framework for addressing a threat of significant disruption of the supply of goods and services of strategic importance and which has the potential to escalate into a single market emergency within the next six months; ### (2) ‘single market vigilance mode’ means a framework for addressing a threat of significant disruption of the supply of goods and services of critical importance and which has the potential to escalate into a single market emergency within the next six months;


### (2) ‘single market vigilance mode’ means a framework for addressing a threat of significant disruption of the supply of goods and services of strategic importance and which has the potential to escalate into a single market emergency within the next six months; ### (2) ‘single market vigilance mode’ means a framework for addressing a threat of significant disruption of the supply and free movement of goods and services and which has the potential to escalate into a single market emergency within the next six months;


### (4) ‘strategically important areas’ means those areas with critical importance to the union and its member states , in that they are of systemic and vital importance for public security , public safety , public order or public health , and the disruption , failure , loss or destruction of which would have a significant impact on the functioning of the single market; ### (4) ‘critically important areas’ means those areas with critical importance to the union and its member states , in that they are of systemic and vital importance for public security , public safety , public order or public health , and the disruption , failure , loss or destruction of which would have a significant impact on the functioning of the single market;


### (5) ‘goods and services of strategic importance’ means goods and services that are indispensable for ensuring the functioning of the single market in strategically important areas and which cannot be substituted or diversified; ### (5) ‘goods and services of critical importance’ means goods and services that are indispensable for ensuring the functioning of the single market in critically important areas and which cannot be substituted or diversified;


### (5) ‘goods and services of strategic importance’ means goods and services that are indispensable for ensuring the functioning of the single market in strategically important areas and which cannot be substituted or diversified; ### deleted


### (7) ‘strategic reserves’ means a stock of goods of strategic importance for which building a reserve may be necessary to prepare for a single market emergency , under the control of a member state. ### deleted


### consultation of the representatives of economic operators and social partners , including smes , on their initiatives and actions to mitigate and respond to potential supply chain disruptions and overcome potential shortages of goods and services in the single market; ### consultation of the representatives of economic operators and social partners , including smes , on their initiatives and actions to mitigate and respond to potential crisis that disrupts the free movement of goods and services in the single market;


### 2. the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41(2). ### 2. the implementing act referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41(2) and announced to the european parliament and the council.


### 1. the commission , if it considers that the reasons for activating the vigilance mode pursuant to article 9(1) remain valid , and taking into consideration the opinion provided by the advisory group , may extend the vigilance mode for a maximum duration of six months by means of an implementing act. ### 1. the commission , if it considers that the reasons for activating the vigilance mode pursuant to article 9(1) remain valid , and taking into consideration the opinion provided by the advisory group , may extend the vigilance mode for a maximum duration of six months by means of an implementing act announced to the european parliament and the council.


### an estimation of the number of economic operations or users relying on the disrupted sector or sectors of the single market for the provision of the goods or services concerned; ### the actual or potential future impact on the free movement of goods , services and persons , including an estimation of the number of economic operations or users relying on the disrupted sector or sectors of the single market for the provision of the goods or services concerned;


### 1. when adopting and applying national measures in response to a single market emergency and the underlying crisis , member states shall ensure that their actions fully comply with the treaty and union law and , in particular , with the requirements laid down in this article. ### 1. when adopting and applying national measures in response to a single market emergency and the underlying crisis , member states shall ensure that their actions are justified , proportionate and in full compliance with the treaty and union law and , in particular , with the requirements laid down in this article.


### 2. any restriction shall be limited in time and removed as soon as the situation allows it. additionally , any restriction should take into account the situation of border regions. ### 2. any restriction shall be limited in time , regularly reviewed and removed as soon as the situation allows it. additionally , special attention should be paid to the situation of border regions and the situation of cross-border workers.


### 3. any requirement imposed on citizens and businesses shall not create an undue or unnecessary administrative burden. ### 3. any requirement imposed on citizens , workers and economic operators shall not create an undue or unnecessary administrative burden.


### denying , to beneficiaries of the right of free movement under union law , of the right to enter the territory of their member state of nationality or residence , the right to exit the territory of member states to travel to the member state of nationality or residence , or the right to transit through a member state in order to reach the member state of nationality or residence; ### denying , to beneficiaries of the right of free movement under union law , of the right to enter the territory of their member state of nationality or residence , the right to exit the territory of member states to travel to the member state of nationality or residence , or the right to transit through a member state in order to reach the member state of nationality or residence; to this end , member states shall remove obstacles including legal obstacles preventing workers to stay in the member state of their nationality or residence irrespective of the member state of the employer provided that they are able to carry out their tasks remotely during the emergency mode;


### imposing restrictions on workers and service providers and their representatives , unless to do so in inherent to the nature of the crisis/single market emergency and it does not manifestly go beyond what is necessary for that purpose. ### imposing restrictions on workers and service providers and their representatives with the special attention to cross-border , frontier and seasonal workers , unless to do so in inherent to the nature of the crisis/single market emergency and it does not manifestly go beyond what is necessary for that purpose.


### 2. during the single market emergency mode , where the commission establishes that member states have put in place templates for attesting that the individual or economic operator is a service provider that provides crisis-relevant services , a business representative or worker that is involved in production of crisis-relevant goods or provision of crisis-relevant services or a civil protection worker and it considers that the use of different templates by each member states is an obstacle to the free movement at the time of a single market emergency , the commission may issue , if it considers it necessary for supporting the free movement of such categories of persons and their equipment during the ongoing single market emergency , templates for attesting that they fulfil the relevant criteria for the application article 17(6) in all member states by means of implementing acts. ### 2. during the single market emergency mode , where the commission establishes that member states have put in place templates for attesting that the individual or economic operator is a service provider that provides crisis-relevant services , a business representative or worker that is involved in production of crisis-relevant goods or provision of crisis-relevant services or a civil protection worker and it considers that the use of different templates by each member states is an obstacle to the free movement at the time of a single market emergency , the commission may issue , if it considers it necessary for supporting the free movement of such categories of persons and their equipment during the ongoing single market emergency , templates for attesting that they fulfil the relevant criteria for the application article 17(6) in all member states by means of implementing acts. commission may make use of digital tools in order to facilitate the use of these templates.


### during the single market emergency , member states shall notify to the commission any crisis-relevant draft measures restricting free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services as well as crisis-relevant restrictions of free movement of persons , including workers together with the reasons for those measures. ### during the single market emergency , member states shall notify to the commission any draft measures linked to the crisis and restricting the free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services as well as restrictions of free movement of persons , including workers together with the reasons for those measures and special arrangements facilitating the free movement of workers of crisis-relevant sectors and cross-border workers.


### 6. the commission shall ensure that citizens and businesses are informed of the notified measures , unless member states request that the measures remain confidential , or the commission deems disclosure of those measures would affect the security and public order of the european union or its member states , as well as of the decisions and member states’ comments adopted in accordance with this article. ### 6. the commission shall ensure that citizens , business operators , workers and their representatives are informed of the notified measures , unless member states request that the measures remain confidential , or the commission deems disclosure of those measures would affect the security and public order of the european union or its member states , as well as of the decisions and member states’ comments adopted in accordance with this article.


### 3. the information requests referred to in paragraph 1 may concern the following: ### 3. the information requests referred to in paragraph 1 may concern the following , while fully respecting trade and business secrets in line with directive 2016/943 , and protecting intellectual property:


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### (4) a dedicated short-term instrument , designed in a spirit of solidarity , was indicated as a tool to incentivise member states , on a voluntary basis , to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps , especially those created by the response to the current russia’s aggression , in a collaborative way. ### (4) a dedicated short-term instrument , designed in a spirit of solidarity , was indicated as a tool to incentivise member states , on a voluntary basis , to pursue common procurement to fill the most urgent and critical gaps , especially those created by the response to the current russia’s aggression , in a collaborative way; acknowledges that critical and urgent acquisitions are directed at increasing the quantity of defence material already in possession , which might restrict joint procurement opportunities made under the instrument.


### (18) furthermore , the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to control or restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. ### (18) furthermore , the common procurement procedures and contracts shall also include a requirement for the defence product to not be subject to a use restriction by a non-associated third country or a non-associated third country entity. in urgent cases , this requirement should not apply if the procured products were in use prior to 24 february 2022 within the armed forces of at least one of the member states participating in the common procurement. where the derogation applies , countries participating in the common procurement should study the feasibility of replacing the components causing the restriction by restriction-free components from the union or associated third countries and submit their findings to the commission. the commission should provide a non-confidential summary of all such findings in the report referred to in article 12 to help identify technological gaps in the european defence technological and industrial base .


### (7) in the current defence market context , marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict , member states are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. this results in an amount of demand which exceeds european defence technological and industrial base manufacturing capacities , currently tailored for peace time. ### (7) in the current defence market context , marked by an increased security threat and the realistic perspective of a high intensity conflict , member states are rapidly increasing their defence budgets and aiming at similar purchases. this results in an amount of demand which exceeds european defence technological and industrial base manufacturing capacities , currently tailored for peace time; in addition , it should be noted that some member states have already increased their defence material procurement budget and already launched national procurement processes; notes that the instruments means increasing commitments to some member states in the period 2022-2024 when compared to a situation where funding would not be mobilised.


### (8) as a result , strong price inflation can be anticipated , as well as longer delays in delivery time , potentially harming the security of the union and its member states. defence industries need to secure the production capacity necessary to process orders , as well as critical raw materials and sub-components. in this context producers might privilege major orders , potentially leaving exposed the most vulnerable countries , lacking the critical size and financial means to ensure large orders. ### (8) as a result , strong price inflation can be anticipated , as well as longer delays in delivery time , potentially harming the security of the union and its member states. defence industries need to secure the production capacity necessary to process orders , as well as critical raw materials and sub-components. in this context producers might privilege major orders , potentially leaving exposed the most vulnerable countries , lacking the critical size and financial means to ensure large orders; recalls that the union should be fully independent of third countries with regard to critical raw materials; notes that providing additional funding to the defence equipment market in a situation where the most important challenge is the availability of components and raw materials may distort and further overheat the markets.


### (11) common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised , as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the eu industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner , avoiding further fragmentation of the industry. ### (11) common investment and defence procurement should in particular be incentivised , as such collaborative actions would ensure that the necessary changes in the eu industrial base takes place in a collaborative manner , avoiding further fragmentation of the industry; due to the differences between member states , potential joint acquisitions often increase the volume of individual contracts to such an extent that potentially only the largest european defence industry companies have the opportunity to participate in competitive tendering and procurement. especially for smes , this is a challenge , as in some member states the majority of the defence equipment industry companies are smes.


### to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the european defence technological and industrial base (edtib) for a more resilient union , in particular by speeding up , in a collaborative manner , the adjustment of industry to structural changes , including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities; ### to foster the competitiveness and efficiency of the european defence technological and industrial base (edtib) for a more resilient union , in particular by speeding up , in a collaborative manner , the adjustment of industry to structural changes , including ramp-up of its manufacturing capacities , while safeguarding cost efficiency;


### (1) the eu heads of state or government , meeting in versailles on 11 march , committed to “bolster european defence capabilities” in light of the russian military aggression against ukraine. they agreed to increase defence expenditures , step up cooperation through joint projects , and common procurement of defence capabilities , close shortfalls , boost innovation and strengthen and develop the eu defence industry. ### (1) the eu heads of state or government , meeting in versailles on 11 march , committed to “bolster european defence capabilities” in light of the russian military aggression against ukraine. they agreed to increase defence expenditures , step up cooperation through joint projects , and common procurement of defence capabilities , close shortfalls , boost innovation and strengthen and develop the eu defence industry , including small and medium-sized enterprises (smes).


### (10) in the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the eu defence industry , it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the european defence technological and industrial base , enhance its competitiveness and efficiency , and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming member states’ defence industrial capabilities. addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps. ### (10) in the light of the above challenges and the related structural changes in the eu defence industry , it appears necessary to speed up the adjustment of the european defence technological and industrial base , enhance its competitiveness and efficiency , and thereby contribute to strengthening and reforming member states’ defence industrial capabilities. addressing industrial shortfalls should include promptly tackling the most urgent gaps; the objectives of the instrument mention increasing the manufacturing capacity of defence material , but according to the instrument , funding is granted for joint procurement and for member states , not for industry. points out that there is a discrepancy between the objectives of the instrument and the actions to be financed and the criteria for granting the aid.


### (26) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council3 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/954 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/965and council regulation (eu) 2017/19396 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council7. in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors (eca) and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights. ### (26) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council3 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/954 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/965and council regulation (eu) 2017/19396 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. it is of the essence to counteract corruption and uphold the rule of law.in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council7. in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors (eca) and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights.


### b. whereas the european standardisation system is based on an inclusive , consensus-based , market-driven approach , ensuring that the standards that are developed not only respond to industry needs but also support the interests of wider society; ### b. whereas the european standardisation system is based on an inclusive , consensus-based , market-driven approach , ensuring that the standards that are developed to address the needs of industry but at the same time can contribute to wider society interests and challenges;


### c. whereas standards , both at international and european level , can be important drivers for market development and technological change; whereas the member states , european institutions and the european standardisation organisations (esos) cooperate with international standardisation bodies and have agreements in place to facilitate the use of international standards in the union; whereas although european industry is an active participant in international standardisation work streams , the effective representation of smaller companies and other stakeholders in international forums is more challenging; ### c. whereas standards , both at international and european level , are important drivers for market development , innovation , competitiveness and technological change; whereas the member states , european institutions and the european standardisation organisations (esos) cooperate with international standardisation bodies and have agreements in place to facilitate the use of international standards in the union; whereas although european industry is an active participant in international standardisation work streams , the effective representation of smaller companies and other stakeholders in international forums is more challenging;


### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that standards are a voluntary , market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way; stresses , however , that standards cannot be seen as eu law , since legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion , are determined by the legislator; ### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market and the competitiveness of european industry; harmonised standards reduce market barriers; recalls that standards are voluntary , whereas harmonised standards for construction products have a mandatory nature in order to fulfill regulatory needs; recalls that standards are a market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way; stresses , however , that standards cannot be seen as eu law , since legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion , are determined by the legislator;


### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that standards are a voluntary , market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way; stresses , however , that standards cannot be seen as eu law , since legislation and policies regarding the level of consumer , health , safety , environmental and data protection , and the level of social inclusion , are determined by the legislator; ### 2. considers that the fundamental qualities of the standardisation system remain relevant and effective for the proper functioning of the internal market; recalls that standards are a voluntary , market-driven tool providing technical requirements and guidance , the use of which facilitates the compliance of goods and services with european legislation and supports the development of european policies in an accountable , transparent and inclusive way;


### 5. notes the intention to involve parliament and the council in an annual event to prepare priorities for standardisation activities; considers that the importance of standardisation as a strategic initiative and an operational element of the internal market necessitates deeper and more regular scrutiny by the co-legislators than is possible at an annual event; ### 5. welcomes the intention to involve parliament and the council in an annual event to prepare priorities for standardisation activities; recalls that standardisation is strategic for the internal market and considers that deeper and more regular scrutiny by the co-legislators is desirable;


### 6. welcomes the creation of an eu excellence hub on standards and the appointment of a chief standardisation officer (cso) in the commission; believes that this position and the hub , as a resource , should lead to greater consistency across the commission in terms of standardisation requests and the preparation and adoption of standards and legislative provisions with relevance to standardisation; considers that the person holding this oversight function should be an important interlocutor for parliament , enabling the technical scrutiny of the commission’s standardisation activities; ### 6. welcomes the creation of an eu excellence hub on standards and the appointment of a chief standardisation officer (cso) in the commission; believes that this position and the hub , as a resource , should lead to greater consistency across the commission in terms of standardisation requests and the timely adoption of standards and legislative provisions with relevance to standardisation , as well as to the consistent application of the new legislative framework; considers that the person holding this oversight function should be an important interlocutor for parliament , enabling the technical scrutiny of the commission’s standardisation activities;


### 7. believes that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators on the aspects of standardisation within its remit; ### deleted


### 7. believes that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators on the aspects of standardisation within its remit; ### 7. recommends that the commission should establish a clear set of key performance indicators and guidelines on the aspects of standardisation within its remit;


### 8. notes the risk of overlap between the high-level forum and the eu excellence hub , together with other expert groups , industry forums and policy-specific groupings , such as the accessibleeu centre , which parliament considers could assist the commission on standardisation matters; encourages the commission to avoid the duplication of work streams and to seek collaboration between forums where possible so as to make the best use of experts’ limited time , encourage participation and minimise administrative costs; ### 8. notes the risk of overlap between the high-level forum with other expert groups , industry forums and policy-specific groupings , such as the accessibleeu centre , which parliament considers could assist the commission on standardisation matters; encourages the commission to avoid the duplication of work streams and to seek collaboration between forums where possible so as to make the best use of experts’ limited time , encourage participation and minimise administrative costs;


### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards; ### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market and keeping pace with innovation and international competitiveness , in particular in the case of harmonised standards;


### 9. notes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards; ### 9. welcomes that the commission wishes to accelerate the steps involved in developing standards; considers that the timely preparation of standards is necessary for the proper functioning of the internal market , in particular in the case of harmonised standards;


### 10. believes that delays in the standardisation processes stem from various causes; considers that the commission may wish to reconsider its approach following the james elliot3 case and avoid the use of overly prescriptive requirements in relation to standardisation requests , which reduce the capacity of experts to propose appropriate solutions to meet the needs of a standard and narrow the scope for future-proofing standards; ### 10. believes that the long delays in the standardisation processes that could have been observed in particular for standards for construction products stem from various causes one of them certainly the commission's interpretation of the james elliot judgement; considers that the commission should urgently reconsider its approach following the james elliot3 case and avoid the use of overly prescriptive requirements in relation to standardisation requests , which reduce the capacity of experts to propose appropriate and timely solutions to meet the needs of a standard , narrow the scope for future-proofing standards and slow down innovation;


### 11. stresses that there may be inherent limits to speeding up the standardisation process , as the preparation of standards , citation of harmonised standards and industry implementation of those standards all add time before market adoption; recognises that it may be easier to accelerate administrative tasks , such as citation in the official journal , but that the unduly rushed preparation or deployment of standards creates challenges for all stakeholders , including national authorities; encourages the commission , in conjunction with improvements to its own internal processes , to continue working with the esos on ways of achieving timely delivery , including consideration of the most suitable standardisation deliverable depending on the need; ### 11. stresses that there may be inherent limits to speeding up the standardisation process , as the preparation of standards , citation of harmonised standards and industry implementation of those standards all add time before market adoption; encourages the commission , in conjunction with improvements to its own internal processes , to continue working with the esos on ways of achieving timely delivery , which should entail an early exchange of information on the contents and the feasibility of standardization requests the commission is planning and the consideration of the most suitable standardisation deliverable depending on the need;


### 13. welcomes the focus on national-level involvement of wider stakeholders in standardisation activities; notes that not all organisations listed in annex iii have national counterparts in the member states; considers that the commission may direct funding or technical support to those organisations to ensure participation in national standardisation activities , including not only technical work on standards , but also the preparation of positions vis-à-vis standardisation requests at the european and international levels , thereby reinforcing the inclusivity of the process as a whole; ### 13. welcomes the focus on national-level involvement of wider stakeholders , including smes and consumer organization , in standardisation activities; notes that not all organisations listed in annex iii have national counterparts in all member states; considers that the commission may direct funding or technical support to those organisations to ensure participation in national standardisation activities , including not only technical work on standards , but also the preparation of positions vis-à-vis standardisation requests at the european and international levels , thereby reinforcing the inclusivity of the process as a whole;


### 14. recognises the need for a consistent approach towards technical or common specifications , in particular as different legislative processes may give rise to divergent provisions; considers , therefore , that this mechanism should only be used in exceptional circumstances and only while relevant standards do not exist; expresses concern about technical specifications concerning , among other things , respect for fundamental rights , where recourse to implementing acts affects the co-legislators’ powers of scrutiny; ### 14. recognises the need for a consistent approach towards technical or common specifications is concerned about a disconnect or contradiction of common or technical specifications from existing european or international standards which leads to increased productions costs and administrative burdens for companies operating in the single market , in particular for smes; considers , that common specifications should only be used in exceptional circumstances , clearly defined in legislation and only while relevant standards do not exist and the commission has already issued a standardization request which has been unduly delayed or not been accepted by the responsible eso;


### 15. considers that divergent regulatory outcomes may also affect the standardisation process more generally , owing to differing terminology , the lack of standard clauses for standardisation requests and difficulties in ex ante oversight; underlines that this problem is even more significant where standards are relevant for more than one regulatory act; believes that a common approach or formalised agreement between the commission and the co-legislators could be explored in order to streamline the preparation of standards and detailed conditions for technical specifications; ### 15. considers that divergent regulatory outcomes may also affect the standardisation process more generally , owing to differing terminology , the lack of standard clauses for standardisation requests and difficulties in ex ante oversight; underlines that this problem is even more significant where standards are relevant for more than one regulatory act;


### 18. stresses the value of commercialisation for research activities , including early consideration of the suitability for standardisation of projects launched under the union’s research funding programmes; welcomes the creation of the ‘standardisation booster’ , as a test bed for standards’ suitability; ### 18. stresses the value of commercialisation for research activities , including early consideration of the suitability for standardisation of projects launched under the union’s research funding programmes; welcomes the creation of the ‘standardisation booster’ , as a test bed for standards’ suitability; believes that such efforts should aim at helping researchers participate in the development of european norms within the esos;


### 19. supports the development of awareness-raising and training programmes aimed at developing pathways towards standardisation activities for academics , future industry professionals and policymakers; ### 19. supports the development of awareness-raising and training programmes aimed at developing pathways towards standardisation activities for academics , future industry professionals and policymakers; believes that such awareness-raising and training programmes must be developed in cooperation with the industry to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose and reflect the market-driven approach to standardisation;


### 20. reiterates its call for greater collaboration among eu institutions , national governments and esos in order to develop training guidelines for policymakers and to create a standardisation culture; ### 20. reiterates its call for greater collaboration among eu institutions , the joint research center (jrc) , national governments and esos in order to develop training guidelines for policymakers and to create a standardisation culture;


### in respect of the detection orders that the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority issued at its request , the coordinating authority of establishment shall , where necessary and in any event following reception of the reports referred to in paragraph 3 , assess whether any substantial changes to the grounds for issuing the detection orders occurred and , in particular , whether the conditions of article 7(4) continue to be met. in that regard , it shall take account of additional mitigation measures that the provider may take to address the significant risk identified at the time of the issuance of the detection order. ### in respect of the detection orders that the competent judicial authority issued at its request , the coordinating authority of establishment shall , where necessary and in any event following reception of the reports referred to in paragraph 3 , assess whether any substantial changes to the grounds for issuing the detection orders occurred and , in particular , whether the conditions of article 7(4) continue to be met. in that regard , it shall take account of additional mitigation measures that the provider may take to address the significant risk identified at the time of the issuance of the detection order.


### that coordinating authority shall request to the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority that issued the detection order the modification or revocation of such order , where necessary in the light of the outcome of that assessment. the provisions of this section shall apply to such requests , mutatis mutandis. ### that coordinating authority shall request to the competent judicial authority that issued the detection order the modification or revocation of such order , where necessary in the light of the outcome of that assessment. the provisions of this section shall apply to such requests , mutatis mutandis.


### establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to submit to it , within a reasonable timeframe , complaints about alleged infringements of its obligations under this section , as well as any decisions that the provider may have taken in relation to the use of the technologies , including the removal or disabling of access to material provided by users , blocking the users’ accounts or suspending or terminating the provision of the service to the users , and process such complaints in an objective , effective and timely manner; ### establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to submit to it , within a reasonable timeframe , complaints about alleged infringements of its obligations under this section , as well as any decisions that the provider may have taken in relation to the use of the technologies , including the removal or disabling of access to material provided by users , the refusal of removal , especially of self-generated csam , blocking the users’ accounts or suspending or terminating the provision of the service to the users , and process such complaints in an objective , effective and timely manner;


### 3. the provider shall establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to flag to the provider potential online child sexual abuse on the service. ### 3. all providers shall establish and operate an easily found , accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to flag to the provider potential online child sexual abuse on the service. those mechanisms shall allow for the submission of notices anonymously and exclusively by electronic means and for a clear indication of the exact electronic location of that information.


### 3. the provider shall establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to flag to the provider potential online child sexual abuse on the service. ### 3. the provider shall establish and operate an accessible , age-appropriate and user-friendly mechanism that allows users to flag to the provider potential online child sexual abuse on the service , including child-friendly mechanisms of self-generated content self-reporting.


### 1. the coordinating authority of establishment shall have the power to request the competent judicial authority of the member state that designated it or another independent administrative authority of that member state to issue a removal order requiring a provider of hosting services under the jurisdiction of the member state that designated that coordinating authority to remove or disable access in all member states of one or more specific items of material that , after a diligent assessment , the coordinating authority or the courts or other independent administrative authorities referred to in article 36(1) identified as constituting child sexual abuse material. ### 1. the coordinating authority of establishment shall have the power to request the competent judicial authority of the member state that designated it to issue a removal order requiring a provider of hosting services under the jurisdiction of the member state that designated that coordinating authority to remove or disable access in all member states of one or more specific items of material that , after a diligent assessment , the coordinating authority or the courts or other independent administrative authorities referred to in article 36(1) identified as constituting child sexual abuse material.


### 3. the competent judicial authority or the independent administrative authority shall issue a removal order using the template set out in annex iv. removal orders shall include: ### 3. the competent judicial authority shall issue a removal order using the template set out in annex iv. removal orders shall include:


### identification details of the judicial or independent administrative authority issuing the removal order and authentication of the removal order by that authority; ### identification details of the judicial authority issuing the removal order and authentication of the removal order by that authority;


### the date , time stamp and electronic signature of the judicial or independent administrative authority issuing the removal order; ### the date , time stamp and electronic signature of the judicial authority issuing the removal order;


### 1. providers of hosting services that have received a removal order issued in accordance with article 14 , as well as the users who provided the material , shall have the right to an effective redress. that right shall include the right to challenge such a removal order before the courts of the member state of the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority that issued the removal order. ### 1. providers of hosting services that have received a removal order issued in accordance with article 14 , as well as the users who provided the material , shall have the right to an effective redress. that right shall include the right to challenge such a removal order before the courts of the member state of the competent judicial authority that issued the removal order.


### when the removal order becomes final , the competent judicial authority or independent administrative authority that issued the removal order shall , without undue delay , transmit a copy thereof to the coordinating authority of establishment. the coordinating authority of establishment shall then , without undue delay , transmit a copy thereof to all other coordinating authorities through the system established in accordance with article 39(2). ### when the removal order becomes final , the competent judicial authority that issued the removal order shall , without undue delay , transmit a copy thereof to the coordinating authority of establishment. the coordinating authority of establishment shall then , without undue delay , transmit a copy thereof to all other coordinating authorities through the system established in accordance with article 39(2).


### the coordinating authority of establishment may request , when requesting the judicial authority or independent administrative authority issuing the removal order , and after having consulted with relevant public authorities , that the provider is not to disclose any information regarding the removal of or disabling of access to the child sexual abuse material , where and to the extent necessary to avoid interfering with activities for the prevention , detection , investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse offences. ### the coordinating authority of establishment may request , when requesting the judicial authority issuing the removal order , and after having consulted with relevant public authorities , that the provider is not to disclose any information regarding the removal of or disabling of access to the child sexual abuse material , where and to the extent necessary to avoid interfering with activities for the prevention , detection , investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse offences.


### the judicial authority or independent administrative authority issuing the removal order shall set the time period not longer than necessary and not exceeding six weeks , during which the provider is not to disclose such information; ### the judicial authority issuing the removal order shall set the time period not longer than necessary and not exceeding six weeks , during which the provider is not to disclose such information;


### that judicial authority or independent administrative authority shall inform the provider of its decision , specifying the applicable time period. ### that judicial authority shall inform the provider of its decision , specifying the applicable time period.


### that judicial authority or independent administrative authority may decide to extend the time period referred to in the second subparagraph , point (a) , by a further time period of maximum six weeks , where and to the extent the non-disclosure continues to be necessary. in that case , that judicial authority or independent administrative authority shall inform the provider of its decision , specifying the applicable time period. article 14(3) shall apply to that decision. ### that judicial authority may decide to extend the time period referred to in the second subparagraph , point (a) , by a further time period of maximum six weeks , where and to the extent the non-disclosure continues to be necessary. in that case , that judicial authority or independent administrative authority shall inform the provider of its decision , specifying the applicable time period. article 14(3) shall apply to that decision.


### providers of relevant information society services shall not be liable for child sexual abuse offences solely because they carry out , in good faith , the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of this regulation , in particular activities aimed at detecting , identifying , removing , disabling of access to , blocking or reporting online child sexual abuse in accordance with those requirements. ### providers of relevant information society services shall not be liable for child sexual abuse offences solely because they carry out , in good faith , the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of this regulation. they shall also not be liable for carrying out , in good faith and in accordance with article 4 , voluntary measures and activities , in particular those aimed at detecting , identifying , removing , disabling of access to , blocking or reporting online child sexual abuse in accordance with this regulation.


### providers of relevant information society services shall not be liable for child sexual abuse offences solely because they carry out , in good faith , the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of this regulation , in particular activities aimed at detecting , identifying , removing , disabling of access to , blocking or reporting online child sexual abuse in accordance with those requirements. ### providers of relevant information society services shall not be liable for child sexual abuse offences solely because they carry out , in good faith , the necessary activities to comply with the requirements of this regulation , in particular activities aimed at detecting , identifying , removing , disabling of access to , blocking or reporting online child sexual abuse in accordance with those requirements , with the exception of subsequent non-cooperation with the judicial authorities.


### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated. ### 5. each member state shall ensure that a contact point is designated or established within the coordinating authority’s office to efficiently handle requests for clarification , feedback and other communications in relation to all matters related to the application and enforcement of this regulation in that member state. member states shall make the information on the contact point publicly available and communicate it to the eu centre. they shall keep that information updated.


### 8. the eu centre shall provide such assistance free of charge and in accordance with its tasks and obligations under this regulation and insofar as its resources and priorities allow. ### 8. the eu centre shall provide such assistance without undue delay , free of charge and in accordance with its tasks and obligations under this regulation and insofar as its resources and priorities allow.


### 1. member states shall ensure that the coordinating authorities that they designated perform their tasks under this regulation in an objective , impartial , transparent and timely manner , while fully respecting the fundamental rights of all parties affected. member states shall ensure that their coordinating authorities have adequate technical , financial and human resources to carry out their tasks. ### 1. member states shall ensure that the coordinating authorities that they designated perform their tasks under this regulation in an objective , impartial , transparent and timely manner , while fully respecting the fundamental rights of all parties affected. member states shall provide their coordinating authorities with sufficient technical , financial and human resources to efficiently carry out their tasks.


### 4. the coordinating authorities shall ensure that relevant members of staff have the required qualifications , experience and technical skills to perform their duties. ### 4. the coordinating authorities shall ensure that relevant members of staff have the required qualifications , experience , integrity and technical skills to perform their duties.


### 4. the coordinating authorities shall ensure that relevant members of staff have the required qualifications , experience and technical skills to perform their duties. ### 4. the coordinating authorities shall ensure that members of staff have the required qualifications , experience and technical skills in the area of combatting online child sexual abuse. members of staff shall be offered appropriate trainings in order to continuously improve their understanding of the constantly evolving digital technologies.


### 1. coordinating authorities shall cooperate with each other , any other competent authorities of the member state that designated the coordinating authority , the commission , the eu centre and other relevant union agencies , including europol , to facilitate the performance of their respective tasks under this regulation and ensure its effective , efficient and consistent application and enforcement. ### 1. coordinating authorities shall efficiently cooperate with each other , any other competent authorities of the member state that designated the coordinating authority , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies , in particular europol and hotlines , to facilitate the performance of their respective tasks under this regulation and ensure its effective , efficient and consistent application and enforcement.


### 1. coordinating authorities shall cooperate with each other , any other competent authorities of the member state that designated the coordinating authority , the commission , the eu centre and other relevant union agencies , including europol , to facilitate the performance of their respective tasks under this regulation and ensure its effective , efficient and consistent application and enforcement. ### 1. coordinating authorities shall cooperate with each other , with national hotlines and any other competent authorities of the member state that designated the coordinating authority , the commission , the eu centre and other relevant union agencies , including europol , to facilitate the performance of their respective tasks under this regulation and ensure its effective , efficient and consistent application and enforcement. coordinating authorities shall exchange information and best practices on preventing and combatting grooming and child sexual abuse online.


### 2. the eu centre shall establish and maintain one or more reliable and secure information sharing systems supporting communications between coordinating authorities , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies and providers of relevant information society services. ### 2. the eu centre shall establish and maintain one or more reliable and secure information sharing systems supporting communications between coordinating authorities , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies , hotlines and providers of relevant information society services.


### 3. the coordinating authorities , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies and providers of relevant information society services shall use the information-sharing systems referred to in paragraph 2 for all relevant communications pursuant to this regulation. ### 3. the coordinating authorities , the commission , the eu centre , other relevant union agencies , hotlines and providers of relevant information society services shall use the information-sharing systems referred to in paragraph 2 for all relevant communications pursuant to this regulation.


### (1) information society services have become very important for communication , expression , gathering of information and many other aspects of present-day life , including for children but also for perpetrators of child sexual abuse offences. such offences , which are subject to minimum rules set at union level , are very serious criminal offences that need to be prevented and combated effectively in order to protect children’s rights and well-being , as is required under the charter of fundamental rights of the european union (‘charter’) , and to protect society at large. users of such services offered in the union should be able to trust that the services concerned can be used safely , especially by children. ### (1) information society services have become very important for communication , expression , gathering of information and many other aspects of present-day life , including for children. but they are also used by perpetrators of child sexual abuse offences. such offences , which are subject to minimum rules set at union level , are extremely serious criminal offences that need to be prevented and combated effectively in order to protect children’s rights and well-being , as is required under the charter of fundamental rights of the european union (‘charter’) , and to protect society at large. users of such services offered in the union should be able to trust that the services concerned can be used safely , especially by children.