### the decisions which the authority takes pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 shall be made public and shall state the identity of the national supervisory authority or financial institution concerned and the main content of the decision , having regard to the legitimate interest of financial institutions in the protection of their business secrets . ### the decisions which the authority takes pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 shall be made public and shall state the identity of the national supervisory authority or financial institution concerned and the main content of the decision , unless the publication would be in conflict with having regard to the legitimate interest of financial institutions in the protection of their business secrets or may seriously jeopardise the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the community .


### the management board shall be composed of the chairperson , a representative of the commission , and four members elected by the board of supervisors from among its members . ### the management board shall be composed of the chairperson and six members elected by the board of supervisors from among its members .


### two members of the board of appeal and two alternates shall be appointed by the management board of the authority from a short - list proposed by the commission , following a public call for expression of interest published in the official journal of the european union , and after consultation of the board of supervisors . ### the members of the board of appeal and their alternates shall be appointed by the european parliament from a short - list proposed by the commission , following a public call for expression of interest published in the official journal of the european union , and after consultation of the board of supervisors . it shall include at least one member representing a consumer organisation , one member representing smes and one member representing the research community . the latter as well as his alternate shall be appointed by the insurance , reinsurance and occupational pensions stakeholder group .


### by 15 february each year , the executive director shall draw up a draft statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure for the following financial year , and shall forward this preliminary draft budget to the management board , together with the establishment plan . each year , the management board shall , on the basis of the preliminary draft drawn up by the executive director , produce a statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure of the authority for the following financial year . that statement of estimates , including a draft establishment plan , shall be transmitted by the management board to the commission by 31 march . prior to adoption of the statement of estimates , the draft prepared by the executive director shall be approved by the board of supervisors . ### with the exception of the first year of operation of the authority ending 31 december 2011 below ) , by 15 february each year , the executive director shall draw up a draft statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure for the following financial year , and shall forward this preliminary draft budget to the management board and the board of supervisors , together with the establishment plan . each year , the board of supervisor shall , on the basis of the preliminary draft drawn up by the executive director and approved of the management board , produce a statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure of the authority for the following financial year . that statement of estimates , including a draft establishment plan , shall be transmitted by the board of supervisors to the commission by 31 march . prior to adoption of the statement of estimates , the draft prepared by the executive director shall be approved by the management board .


### the staff regulations , the conditions of employment of other servants and the rules adopted jointly by the european community institutions for the purpose of applying these shall apply to the staff of the authority , including its executive director . ### the staff regulations , the conditions of employment of other servants and the rules adopted jointly by the european union institutions for the purpose of applying these shall apply to the staff of the authority , excluding its chairperson .


### preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters are among the prime objectives of the union’s external action as defined in article 21 of the treaty on european union . crises and conflicts affecting countries world - wide and other factors such as terrorism , organised crime , climate change , cyber security challenges and threats and natural disasters pose a risk to world stability and security . in order to address these issues in an effective and timely manner , specific financial resources and financing instruments are required that can work in a manner complementary to humanitarian aid and long - term cooperation instruments . ### preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , and fostering the sustainable economic , social and environmental development of developing countries , with the primary aim of eradicating poverty are among the principles and the prime objectives of the union’s external action as defined in article 21 of the treaty on european union . crises and conflicts affecting countries world - wide and other factors such as terrorism , organised crime , climate change , cyber security challenges and threats and natural disasters pose a risk to world stability and security . in order to address these issues in an effective and timely manner , specific financial resources and financing instruments are required that can work in a manner complementary to humanitarian aid and long - term cooperation instruments .


### regulation no 1717 / 2006 was adopted with the objective of enabling the union to provide a consistent and integrated response to situations of crisis and emerging crisis , to address specific trans - regional security threats and to enhance crisis preparedness . this regulation aims at introducing a revised instrument , building on the experience of the previous one , in order to increase the efficiency and coherence of the union’s actions in the areas of conflict prevention and crisis response , crisis preparedness and peace - building and in addressing security threats , including climate security . ### regulation no 1717 / 2006 was adopted with the objective of enabling the union to provide a consistent and integrated response to situations of crisis and emerging crisis , to address specific trans - regional security threats and to enhance crisis preparedness . this regulation aims at introducing a revised instrument , building on the experience of the previous one , in order to increase the efficiency and coherence of the union’s actions in the areas of conflict prevention and crisis response , crisis preparedness and peace - building and in addressing security threats , including through climate action and measures enhancing population resilience to natural disasters .


### the council conclusions on security and development emphasise that the nexus between development and security should inform eu strategies and policies in order to contribute to the coherence of eu external action . more specifically , the council concluded that future work on security and development should include the security and development implications of climate change , environmental and natural resource management issues and migration . ### the council conclusions on security and development emphasise that the nexus between development and security should inform eu strategies and policies in order to contribute to policy coherence for development as enshrined in article 208 tfeu and to the coherence of eu external action in general . more specifically , the council concluded that future work on security and development should include the security and development implications of climate change , environmental and natural resource management issues and migration .


### to prevent conflicts , ensure preparedness to address pre - and post - crisis situations and build peace ; ### to prevent conflicts , ensure capacity and preparedness to address pre - and post - crisis situations and build peace ;


### to address specific global and trans - regional threats having a destabilising effect , including climate change . ### to address specific global and trans - regional threats having a potentially destabilising effect , including climate change , inter alia by building the capacity of local actors .


### the commission shall ensure that measures adopted under this regulation are consistent with the union ' s overall strategic policy framework for the partner country , and in particular with the objectives of the instruments referred to in paragraph 2 , as well as with other relevant union measures . ### the commission shall ensure that measures adopted under this regulation are consistent with the union ' s overall strategic policy framework for the partner country , and in particular with the objectives of the instruments referred to in paragraph 2 , as well as with other relevant union measures and objectives , especially pcd as enshrined in article 208 tfeu .


### technical and financial assistance referred to in paragraph 1 may cover the detailed areas specified in annex i . the performance indicator for assistance shall be the percentage of projects adopted within 3 months of a crisis context . ### technical and financial assistance referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover the detailed areas specified in annex i . the performance indicator for assistance shall be the percentage of projects adopted within 3 months of a crisis context .


### technical and financial assistance referred to in paragraph 1 may cover the detailed areas specified in annex ii . the performance indicator for the assistance shall be the degree to which recipients’ capacities to prevent conflicts address pre - and post - conflict situations and build peace have been strengthened . ### technical and financial assistance referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover the detailed areas specified in annex ii . the performance indicator for the assistance shall be the degree to which recipients’ capacities to prevent conflicts address pre - and post - conflict situations and build peace have been strengthened .


### the commission shall keep the european parliament regularly informed about its planning of union assistance under article 3 . ### the commission shall keep the european parliament regularly informed about its planning of union assistance under articles 3 , 4 and 5 .


### thematic strategy papers shall constitute the general basis for the implementation of assistance under article 4 and 5 . thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the union and the partner country or regions concerned , consistent with the overall purpose and scope , objectives , principles and policy of the union . ### thematic strategy papers shall constitute the general basis for the implementation of assistance under article 4 and 5 . thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the union and the partner country or regions concerned , consistent with the overall purpose and scope , objectives , principles and policy of the union , and in line with the needs of the partner country or regions concerned .


### the preparation and implementation of thematic strategy papers shall implement the principles of aid effectiveness : partnership , coordination , and harmonisation . to that end , thematic strategy papers shall be consistent with , and avoid duplication of programming documents approved or adopted under other union instruments for external assistance . thematic strategy papers shall , in principle , be based on a dialogue of the eu and , where appropriate , the relevant member states , with the partner country or regions concerned involving civil society and regional and local authorities , so as to ensure that the country or regions concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process . the union and its member states shall consult each other at an early stage of the programming process in order to promote consistency and complementarity among their cooperation activities . ### the preparation and implementation of thematic strategy papers shall implement the principles of aid effectiveness : partnership , coordination , and harmonisation . to that end , thematic strategy papers shall be consistent with , and avoid duplication of programming documents approved or adopted under other union instruments for external assistance . thematic strategy papers shall , in principle , be based on a dialogue of the eu and , where appropriate , the relevant member states and other donors , with the partner country or regions concerned involving civil society and regional and local authorities , so as to ensure that the country or regions concerned takes sufficient ownership of the process . the union and its member states shall consult each other at an early stage of the programming process in order to promote consistency and complementarity among their cooperation activities .


### thematic strategy papers shall be approved and multiannual indicative programmes shall be adopted by the commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 of the common implementing regulation . this procedure shall also apply to substantial reviews which have the effect of modifying significantly the strategy or its programming . ### thematic strategy papers shall be approved and multiannual indicative programmes shall be adopted by the commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 of the common implementing regulation , and in consultation , where appropriate , with the partner country or regions concerned . this procedure shall also apply to substantial reviews which have the effect of modifying significantly the strategy or its programming .


### in the period 2014 to 2020 at least 65 percentage points of the financial envelope shall be allocated to measures falling under article 3 . ### in the period 2014 to 2020 at least 65 percentage points of the financial envelope shall be allocated to measures falling under article 3 , and at least 20 percentage points to measures falling under article 4 .


### it shall apply from 1 january 2014 . ### it shall apply from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 .


### technical and financial assistance referred to in article 4 may cover support for measures aimed at building and strengthening the capacity of the eu and its partners to prevent conflict , build peace and address pre - and post - crisis needs in close coordination with international , regional and sub - regional organisations , state and non - state actors in relation to their efforts in : ### technical and financial assistance referred to in article 4 shall cover support for measures aimed at building and strengthening the capacity of the eu and its partners to prevent conflict , build peace and address pre - and post - crisis needs in close coordination with international , regional and sub - regional organisations , state and non - state actors in relation to their efforts in :


### assistance may cover support for measures aimed at : ### assistance shall cover support for measures aimed at :


### the investment needs up to 2020 in electricity and gas transmission infrastructures of european relevance have been estimated at about eur 200 billion . the significant increase in investment volumes compared to past trends and the urgency to implement the energy infrastructure priorities requires a new approach in the way energy infrastructures , and notably those of cross - border nature , are regulated and financed . ### the investment needs up to 2020 in electricity and gas transmission infrastructures of european relevance have been estimated at about eur 200 billion . the significant increase in investment volumes compared to past trends , as a result of the faster and more comprehensive development of renewable energy sources and the efforts to achieve the union objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % , improving energy efficiency by 20 % and increasing the share of energy consumption accounted for by renewable energy sources by 20 % , all by 2020 , and the urgency to implement the energy infrastructure priorities requires a new approach in the way energy infrastructures , and notably those of cross - border nature , are regulated and financed


### projects of common interest should be given ' priority status ' at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met . ### projects of common interest should be given ' priority status ' at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . regional or national projects may also be given priority status if this serves to guarantee the integration of renewable energy sources and safeguard competition . this also includes projects involving third countries . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met .


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating or coordinating all permit granting procedures should reduce complexity , increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among member states . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating or coordinating all permit granting procedures should reduce complexity , increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among member states . however , the establishment of such an authority should not increase the expense to the taxpayer , and it should be established by reallocating existing resources .


### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants and financial instruments , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum . ### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants and financial instruments , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum . the relevant measures should draw on the experience gained during the pilot phase following the introduction of project bonds to finance infrastructure projects .


### with the objective of meeting the time limits set out in article 11 and reducing the administrative burden for the completion of projects of common interest , member states shall , within nine months from the entry into force of this regulation , take measures to streamline the environmental assessment procedures . these measures shall be without prejudice to obligations resulting from union legislation . ### with the objective of meeting the time limits set out in article 11 and reducing the administrative burden for the completion of projects of common interest , member states shall , within nine months from the entry into force of this regulation , take binding measures to streamline the environmental assessment procedures . these measures shall be without prejudice to obligations resulting from union legislation .


### the commission shall , within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , issue guidance to support member states in defining adequate measures and to ensure the coherent application of environmental assessment procedures required under eu legislation for projects of common interest . ### the commission shall , within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , issue guidance to support member states in defining adequate binding measures and to ensure the coherent application of environmental assessment procedures required under eu legislation for projects of common interest .


### the investment costs related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii shall be borne by the transmission system operator of the member state to which the project provides a net positive impact , and be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access . ### the investment costs related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , and and 2 and of annex ii shall be borne by the transmission system operator of the member state to which the project provides a net positive impact , and be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access .


### in deciding to allocate costs across borders , the economic , social and environmental costs and benefits of the project in the member states concerned and the possible need for financial support shall be taken into account . ### in deciding to allocate costs across borders , the economic costs and benefits of the project in the member states concerned and the possible need for financial support shall be taken into account .


### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , gas storage facilities and lng plants , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . in connection with the payment of network charges , hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , gas storage facilities and lng plants shall not be treated as final consumers , in order not to jeopardise their competitiveness .


### the commission may issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this article in accordance with article 18 to of regulation no 714 / 2009 and article 23 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### the commission shall issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this article in accordance with article 18 to of regulation no 714 / 2009 and article 23 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . in that connection , particular account shall be taken of the rules governing additional return on capital laid down in paragraph 3 of this article .


### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , 2 and 4 of annex ii are eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] . ### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , 2 and 4 of annex ii are eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for studies in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] .


### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , 2 and 4 of annex ii are eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] . ### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , 2 and 4 of annex ii are eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] . the choice of financial instruments shall be determined by the nature of the projects . not every form of financing shall necessarily be applicable to every project .


### serious criminal offences such as the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography require a comprehensive approach covering the prosecution of offenders , the protection of child victims , and prevention of the phenomenon . the child ' s best interests must be a primary consideration when carrying out any measures to combat these offences in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the un convention on the rights of the child . framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha should be replaced by a new instrument providing such comprehensive legal framework to achieve that purpose . ### serious criminal offences , such as the sexual abuse and the sexual exploitation of persons below the age of 18 years and the depiction of sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 years , require a comprehensive approach covering the prosecution of offenders , the protection of victims below the age of 18 years , and prevention of the phenomenon . the best interests of victims below the age of 18 years must be a primary consideration when carrying out any measures to combat these offences in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the un convention on the rights of the child . framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha should be replaced by a new instrument providing such comprehensive legal framework to achieve that purpose .


### child pornography , which constitutes sex abuse images , is a specific type of content which cannot be construed as the expression of an opinion . to combat it , it is necessary to reduce the circulation of child abuse material by making it more difficult for offenders to upload such content onto the publicly accessible web . action is therefore necessary to remove the content at source and apprehend those guilty of making distributing or downloading child abuse images . the eu , in particular through increased cooperation with third countries and international organisations , should seek to facilitate the effective removal by third country authorities of websites containing child pornography , which are hosted in their territory . however as , despite such efforts , the removal of child pornography content at its source proves to be difficult where the original materials are not located within the eu , mechanisms should also be put in place to block access from the union’s territory to internet pages identified as containing or disseminating child pornography . for that purpose , different mechanisms can be used as appropriate , including facilitating the competent judicial or police authorities to order such blocking , or supporting and stimulating internet service providers on a voluntary basis to develop codes of conduct and guidelines for blocking access to such internet pages . both with a view to the removal and the blocking of child abuse content , cooperation between public authorities should be established and strengthened , particularly in the interest of ensuring that national lists of websites containing child pornography material are as complete as possible and of avoiding duplication of work . any such developments must take account of the rights of the end users , adhere to existing legal and judicial procedures and comply with the european convention on human rights and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . the safer internet programme has set up a network of hotlines whose goal is to collect information and to ensure coverage and exchange of reports on the major types of illegal content online . ### the depiction of sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 years constitutes a type of content whose making , dissemination , reproduction or purchase are not protected as fundamental rights . the use of the term ' depiction of sexual acts ' is intended to widen the concept of abuse to cover all sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 ears , even in cases where the latter are forced to perform the acts on themselves . action is therefore necessary to remove the content at source as quickly as possible and to apprehend and subject to the due process of law those guilty of making , distributing or downloading such content . the eu , in particular through increased cooperation with third countries and international organisations and on the basis of bilateral or multilateral agreements , should seek to facilitate the effective removal by third country authorities of websites containing depictions of sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 years , which are hosted in their territory . cooperation with the international association of internet hotlines should be stepped up . in order to avoid duplication of work , cooperation between public authorities should be established and strengthened . any such developments must take account of the rights of the end users , adhere to existing legal and judicial procedures and comply with the european convention on human rights and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . the safer internet programme has set up a network of hotlines whose goal is to collect information and to ensure coverage and exchange of reports on the major types of illegal content online .


### knowingly obtaining access , by means of information and communication technology , to child pornography shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least one year . ### knowingly obtaining access , by means of information and communication technology , to depictions of sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 years shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least one year .


### distribution , dissemination or transmission of child pornography shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years . ### distribution , dissemination or transmission of depictions of sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 years shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years .


### offering , supplying or making available child pornography shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years . ### offering , supplying or making available depictions of sexual acts involving persons below the age of 18 years shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the instigation of , aiding and abetting to commit any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 6 is punishable . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the instigation of , aiding and abetting to commit any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 6 are laid down in law as criminal offences and , in accordance with their systems of criminal penalties , are punished by means of the imposition of sentences which reflect their seriousness .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that attempts to commit any of the offences referred to in article 3 to , and with regard to witnessing sexual abuse ; article 4 to and to ; and article 5 and to is punishable . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that attempts to commit any of the offences referred to in article 3 to , and with regard to witnessing sexual abuse ; article 4 to and to ; and article 5 and to are laid down in law as criminal offences and , in accordance with their systems of criminal penalties , are punished by means of the imposition of sentences which reflect their seriousness .


### the provisions of article 3 , with regard to witnessing sexual activities , and ; article 4 and and article 5 do not govern consensual sexual activities between children or involving persons who are close in age and degree of psychological and physical development or maturity , insofar as the acts did not involve any abuse . ### the provisions of article 3 , with regard to witnessing sexual activities , and ; article 4 and and article 5 do not govern consensual sexual activities between persons at least one of whom is below the age of 18 years or involving persons who are similar in age and degree of psychological and physical development or maturity , insofar as the acts did not involve any abuse .


### where at least one of the aggravating circumstances referred to in paragraph 1 are present , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the offences referred to in articles 3 to 6 are punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties which are more severe penalties than those foreseen in articles 3 to 6 for the basic offence . ### where at least one of the aggravating circumstances referred to in paragraph 1 are present , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the offences referred to in articles 3 to 6 are punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties which are more severe penalties than those foreseen in articles 3 to 6 for the basic offence , which are legally available to member states in accordance with their criminal penalty and sentencing systems and which reflect the seriousness of the offences involved .


### in order to avoid the risk of repetition of offences , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a natural person who has been convicted of any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 7 may be temporarily or permanently prevented from exercising activities involving regular contacts with children . ### in order to avoid the risk of repetition of offences , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a natural person who has been convicted of any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 7 may be permanently and definitively prevented from exercising any profession or activities involving regular contacts with children .


### by way of derogation from articles 7 and 9 of the council framework decision 2009 / 315 / jha on the organisation and content of the exchange of information extracted from criminal records between member states , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , for the purpose of effectively implementing the measure consisting in temporarily or permanently preventing the person from exercising activities involving regular contacts with children , in particular insofar as the requesting member state subjects access to certain activities to conditions to ensure that candidates have not been convicted of any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 7 of this directive , information concerning the disqualification arising from conviction of any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 7 of this directive is transmitted when requested under article 6 of that framework decision from the central authority of the member state of the person ' s nationality , and that personal data concerning such disqualification provided under article 7 and of that framework decision may in all cases be used for such purpose . ### by way of derogation from articles 7 and 9 of the council framework decision 2009 / 315 / jha on the organisation and content of the exchange of information extracted from criminal records between member states , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , for the purpose of effectively implementing the measure consisting in permanently preventing the person from exercising activities involving regular contacts with children , in particular insofar as the requesting member state subjects access to certain activities to conditions to ensure that candidates have not been convicted of any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 7 of this directive , information concerning the disqualification arising from conviction of any of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 7 of this directive is transmitted when requested under article 6 of that framework decision from the central authority of the member state of the person ' s nationality , and that personal data concerning such disqualification provided under article 7 and of that framework decision may in all cases be used for such purpose .


### such intervention programmes or measures shall be adapted to meet the specific developmental needs for children who sexually offend , including those who are below the age of criminal responsibility . ### such intervention programmes or measures shall be adapted to meet the specific developmental needs for persons below the age of 18 years who sexually offend , including those who are below the age of criminal responsibility .


### the union has the objective of strengthening its scientific and technological bases by achieving a european research area in which researchers , scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely , and encouraging the union to become more competitive , including in its industry . to pursue those objectives the union should carry out activities to implement research , technological development and demonstration , promote international cooperation , disseminate and optimise results and stimulate training and mobility . ### the union has the objective of strengthening its scientific and technological bases by achieving a european research area in which researchers , scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely , and encouraging the union ' s regions individually and the union as a whole to become more competitive , including in its industry . to pursue those objectives the union should carry out activities to implement research , technological development and demonstration , promote international cooperation , disseminate and optimise results and stimulate training and mobility .


### horizon 2020 should contribute to the attractiveness of the research profession in the union . adequate attention should be paid to the european charter for researchers and code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers , together with other relevant reference frameworks defined in the context of the european research area , while respecting their voluntary nature . ### horizon 2020 should contribute to the attractiveness of the research profession in the union and lead to fresh job creation in this area . adequate attention should be paid to the european charter for researchers and code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers , together with other relevant reference frameworks defined in the context of the european research area , while respecting their voluntary nature .


### research and innovation activities supported by horizon 2020 should respect fundamental ethical principles . the opinions of the european group on ethics in science and new technologies should be taken into account . research activities should also take into account article 13 tfeu and reduce the use of animals in research and testing , with a view ultimately to replacing animal use . all activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with article 168 tfeu . ### research and innovation activities supported by horizon 2020 should respect human rights and fundamental ethical principles . the opinions of the european group on ethics in science and new technologies should be taken into account . research activities should also take into account article 13 tfeu and reduce the use of animals in research and testing , with a view ultimately to replacing animal use . research activities funded by horizon 2020 should respect the legal provisions and customs of the member states . all activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with article 168 tfeu .


### the european commission does not explicitly solicit the use of human embryonic stem cells . the use of human stem cells , be they adult or embryonic , if any , depends on the judgement of the scientists in view of the objectives they want to achieve and is subject to stringent ethics review . no project involving the use of human embryonic stem cells should be funded that does not obtain the necessary approvals from the member states . no activity should be funded that is forbidden in all member states . no activity should be funded in a member state where such activity is forbidden . ### attention should be paid to the considerable differences between national legislations of member states with regard to research using human embryos and human embryonic stem cells . union research policy should not lead to harmonisation of national legislation of member states . the commission should remind its declaration , with regard to the seventh framework programme , to continue the current practice and not submit to the regulatory committee proposals for projects which destroy human embryos , including for the procurement of stem cells . 1 this commitment should be included in this regulation in order to ensure legal certainty and continuity . __________________ 1 point 12 of the commission statement regarding article 6 annexed to decision no 1982 / 2006 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the seventh framework programme of the european community for research , technological development and demonstration activities .


### the european institute of innovation and technology shall be financed through a maximum contribution from horizon 2020 of eur 3194 million as set out in annex ii . a first allocation of eur 1542 million shall be provided to the european institute of innovation and technology for activities under title xvii of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . a second allocation of up to eur 1652 million shall be provided , subject to the review set out in article 26 . this additional amount shall be provided on a pro - rata basis , as indicated in annex ii , from the amount for the specific objective ‘ leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ within the priority on industrial leadership set out in paragraph 2 and from the amount for the priority on societal challenges set out in 2 . ### the european institute of innovation and technology shall be financed through a minimum contribution from horizon 2020 of 3 , 64 percent of the total budget as set out in annex ii .


### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to cooperation with third countries , to responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers . ### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to cooperation with third countries , to responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers , as well as to the reduction of technological dependence on third countries .


### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to cooperation with third countries , to responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers . ### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to the development of the research into european legal systems , to cooperation with third countries , to ethically responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers .


### horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a way which is complementary to other union funding programmes , including the structural funds . ### horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a way which is complementary to other union funding programmes , including the structural funds . close synergies shall be developed between the structural funds and horizon 2020 with a view to strengthening the research and innovation capacities of national and regional actors in the context of smart specialisation strategies and the goal of building a ' stairway to excellence ' . the principle of excellence shall be a key element in developing synergies between cohesion policy and research and development , and innovation policies ;


### particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of , and innovation impact on , small and medium - sized enterprises in horizon 2020 . quantitative and qualitative assessments of sme participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements . ### particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the increased participation of , and innovation impact on , the private sector , particularly small and medium - sized enterprises in horizon 2020 . quantitative and qualitative assessments of private sector , and particularly sme participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements .


### specific actions shall be undertaken within the specific objective ‘ leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ set out in point 1 of part ii of annex i and each of the specific objectives under the priority ‘ societal challenges’ set out in points 1 to 6 of part iii of annex i . these specific actions shall take the form of a dedicated sme instrument that is targeted at all types of smes with an innovation potential and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of smes as set out under the specific objective ‘ innovation in smes’ in point 3 . 3 . of part ii of annex i . ### specific actions for smes shall be undertaken within the specific objective ' leadership in enabling and industrial technologies ' set out in point 1 of part ii of annex i and each of the specific objectives under the priority ' societal challenges ' set out in points 1 to 6 of part iii of annex i . these specific actions shall take the form of , inter alia , a dedicated sme instrument that is targeted at all types of smes with an innovation potential and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of smes as set out under the specific objective ' innovation in smes ' in point 3 . 3 . of part ii of annex i .


### the integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 15% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘ leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘ societal challenges’ going to smes . ### the integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall lead to a considerable allocation of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ' leadership in enabling and industrial technologies ' and the priority ' societal challenges ' going to smes . private sector beneficiaries are expected to receive a substantial part of the total budget for horizon 2020 .


### the commission shall annually monitor the implementation of horizon 2020 , its specific programme and the activities of the european institute of innovation and technology . this shall include information on cross - cutting topics such as sustainability and climate change , including information on the amount of climate related expenditure . ### the commission shall annually monitor the implementation of horizon 2020 , its specific programme and the activities of the european institute of innovation and technology . this shall include information on cross - cutting topics such as sustainability and climate change , including information on the amount of climate related expenditure , sme and private sector participation .


### the specific objective is to foster radically new technologies by exploring novel and high - risk ideas building on scientific foundations . by providing flexible support to goal - oriented and interdisciplinary collaborative research on various scales and by adopting innovative research practices , the aim is to identify and seize opportunities of long - term benefit for citizens , the economy and society . ### the specific objective is to foster radically new technologies by exploring novel and high - risk ideas building on scientific foundations . by providing flexible support to goal - oriented and interdisciplinary collaborative research on various scales and by adopting innovative research practices , the aim is to identify and seize opportunities of long - term benefit for citizens , the economy and society . smart specialisation platforms have a key role to play in this respect , particularly in terms of creation and networking , the exchange of information , twinning schemes and support for research and innovation policies .


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research and the bio - economy ; ### food security , sustainable agriculture , water , marine and maritime research , aquaculture , the bio - economy and biodiversity protection ;


### the specific objectives of the union macro - financial assistance should be to strengthen efficiency , transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in jordan and to promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth , employment creation and fiscal consolidation . these objectives should be regularly monitored by the commission . ### the specific objectives of the union macro - financial assistance should be to strengthen efficiency , transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in jordan and to promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth , improving the regulatory framework and climate for investments and for the proliferation of smes , employment creation , tax reform and fiscal consolidation . these objectives should be regularly monitored by the commission .


### the commission , acting in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 6 , shall be empowered to agree with the authorities of jordan on the economic policy and financial conditions attached to the union macro - financial assistance , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding which shall include a timeframe for their fulfilment . the economic policy and financial conditions shall be consistent with the agreements or understandings referred to in article 1 . those conditions shall aim , in particular , at strengthening the efficiency , transparency and accountability of public finance management systems in jordan , including for the use of the union macro - financial assistance . progress in attaining these objectives shall be regularly monitored by the commission . ### the commission , acting in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 6 , shall be empowered to agree with the authorities of jordan on the economic policy and financial conditions attached to the union macro - financial assistance , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding which shall include a timeframe for their fulfilment . the economic policy and financial conditions shall be consistent with the agreements or understandings referred to in article 1 . those conditions shall aim , in particular , at strengthening the efficiency , transparency and accountability of public finance management systems in jordan , including for the use of the union macro - financial assistance , as well as at promoting structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth , employment creation and fiscal consolidation . progress in attaining these objectives shall be regularly monitored by the commission .


### alternative dispute resolution offers a simple , fast and low - cost out - of - court solution to disputes between consumers and traders . however , alternative dispute resolution is not yet sufficiently developed across the european union . in order for consumers to fully exploit its potential , it is necessary that alternative dispute resolution is available for all types of consumer disputes , quality levels of adr procedures are even and consumers and traders are aware of such procedures . it is also necessary that adr entities handle cross - border disputes effectively . ### alternative dispute resolution offers a simple , fast and low - cost out - of - court solution to disputes between consumers and traders . however , alternative dispute resolution is not yet sufficiently developed across the european union . moreover , adr procedures are currently not available in all member states or business sectors and quality levels and standards still vary across the union . in order for consumers to fully exploit its potential , it is necessary that alternative dispute resolution is available for all types of consumer disputes , quality levels of adr procedures are even and consumers and traders are aware of such procedures . it is also necessary that adr entities handle cross - border disputes effectively .


### the development within the european union of well - functioning alternative dispute resolution is necessary to strengthen consumers ' confidence in the internal market , including in the area of e - commerce . such development should build on existing adr procedures in the member states and respect their legal traditions . ### the development within the european union of well - functioning alternative dispute resolution is necessary to strengthen consumers ' confidence in the internal market , including in the area of e - commerce . such development should build on existing adr procedures in the member states and respect their legal traditions . the dissemination of adr can also prove to be important in those countries in which there is a substantial backlog of cases pending before the courts , which does not enable eu citizens to exercise their right to a fair trial within a reasonable time .


### adr procedures should be effective . they should provide for a simple and fast procedure whose duration generally does not exceed 90 days . the adr entity should be able to extend this time period when the complexity of the dispute in question so demands . ### adr procedures should be effective . they should provide for a simple and fast procedure which allows completing the procedure within a reasonable time period .


### this directive does not prescribe that participation of traders in adr procedures be mandatory or that the outcome of such procedures be binding on traders , when a consumer has lodged a complaint against them . however , this directive is without prejudice to any national rules making the participation of traders in such procedures mandatory or their outcome binding on traders , provided that such legislation does not prevent the parties from exercising their right of access to the judicial system as guaranteed in article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this directive does not prescribe that participation of traders in adr procedures be mandatory or that the outcome of such procedures be binding on traders , when a consumer has lodged a complaint against them . however , this directive is without prejudice to any national rules making the participation of traders in such procedures mandatory or their outcome binding on traders , provided that such legislation does not prevent the parties from exercising their right of access to the judicial system as guaranteed in article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . it would be desirable for the use of adr to be made compulsory in those member states in which the legal system has been recognised by the oecd as being prejudicial to the rights of claimants to a fair trial within a reasonable time .


### this directive does not prescribe that participation of traders in adr procedures be mandatory or that the outcome of such procedures be binding on traders , when a consumer has lodged a complaint against them . however , this directive is without prejudice to any national rules making the participation of traders in such procedures mandatory or their outcome binding on traders , provided that such legislation does not prevent the parties from exercising their right of access to the judicial system as guaranteed in article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this directive does not prescribe that participation of traders in adr procedures be mandatory or that the outcome of such procedures be binding on traders , when a consumer has lodged a complaint against them . however , this directive is without prejudice to any national rules making the participation of traders in such procedures mandatory or subject to incentives or sanctions or their outcome binding on traders , provided that the principle of liberty is maintained , and that such legislation does not prevent the parties from exercising their right of access to the judicial system as guaranteed in article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### in order to ensure that adr entities function properly and effectively , they should be closely monitored . the commission and competent authorities under this directive should publish and update a list of adr entities that comply with this directive . other bodies , such as adr entities , consumer associations , business associations and the european consumer centre network , should also publish this list . in addition , competent authorities should publish regular reports on the development and functioning of adr entities . adr entities should notify to competent authorities specific information on which those reports should be based . member states should encourage adr entities to provide such information using commission recommendation 2010 / 304 / eu on the use of a harmonised methodology for classifying and reporting consumer complaints and enquiries . ### in order to ensure that adr entities function properly and effectively , they should be closely monitored . the commission and competent authorities under this directive should publish and update a list of adr entities that comply with this directive . member states should ensure that adr entities , consumer associations , business associations and the european consumer centre network , also publish this list . in addition , competent authorities should publish regular reports on the development and functioning of adr entities . adr entities should notify to competent authorities specific information on which those reports should be based . member states should encourage adr entities to provide such information using commission recommendation 2010 / 304 / eu on the use of a harmonised methodology for classifying and reporting consumer complaints and enquiries .


### in order to ensure that adr entities function properly and effectively , they should be closely monitored . the commission and competent authorities under this directive should publish and update a list of adr entities that comply with this directive . other bodies , such as adr entities , consumer associations , business associations and the european consumer centre network , should also publish this list . in addition , competent authorities should publish regular reports on the development and functioning of adr entities . adr entities should notify to competent authorities specific information on which those reports should be based . member states should encourage adr entities to provide such information using commission recommendation 2010 / 304 / eu on the use of a harmonised methodology for classifying and reporting consumer complaints and enquiries . ### in order to ensure that adr entities function properly and effectively , they should be closely monitored . for this purpose , member states should designate a competent authority . as it might be difficult in the case of sectoral adr to entrust the monitoring tasks to only one authority , member states , in this case , should be able to designate a competent authority for each sector . the commission and competent authorities under this directive should publish and update a list of adr entities that comply with this directive . other bodies , such as adr entities , consumer associations , business associations and the european consumer centre network , should also publish this list . in addition , competent authorities should publish regular reports on the development and functioning of adr entities . adr entities should notify to competent authorities specific information on which those reports should be based . member states should encourage adr entities to provide such information using commission recommendation 2010 / 304 / eu on the use of a harmonised methodology for classifying and reporting consumer complaints and enquiries .


### this directive is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by ensuring that disputes between consumers and traders can be submitted to entities offering impartial , transparent , effective and fair alternative dispute resolution procedures . ### this directive is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by ensuring that complaints can be submitted by consumers against traders to entities offering impartial , transparent , effective and fair alternative dispute resolution procedures .


### this directive is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by ensuring that disputes between consumers and traders can be submitted to entities offering impartial , transparent , effective and fair alternative dispute resolution procedures . ### this directive is to contribute to the functioning of the internal market and to the achievement of a high level of consumer protection by ensuring that disputes between consumers and traders can be referred by consumers to entities offering impartial , independent , transparent , effective and fair alternative dispute resolution procedures .


### – if the entity is operated by a legal person or association of natural or legal persons , at the place where that legal person or association of natural or legal persons carries out alternative dispute resolution activities or has its statutory seat ; ### – if the entity is operated by a legal person or association of natural or legal persons , including in the form of a collegial body as referred to in article 6 , at the place where that legal person or association of natural or legal persons carries out alternative dispute resolution activities or has its statutory seat ;


### have a website enabling the parties to submit a complaint online ; ### maintain an up - to - date website enabling the parties to get information about adr procedures and to submit a complaint online ;


### member states shall ensure that the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution possess the necessary expertise and are impartial . this shall be guaranteed by ensuring that they : ### member states shall ensure , with the involvement of business organisations and consumers ' associations , that the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution possess the necessary expertise and are impartial . this shall be guaranteed by ensuring that they :


### possess the necessary knowledge , skills and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution ; ### possess the necessary knowledge , skills and experience in the field of alternative or judicial resolution of consumer dispute resolution ;


### expertise and impartiality ### expertise , independence and impartiality


### member states shall ensure that the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution possess the necessary expertise and are impartial . this shall be guaranteed by ensuring that they : ### member states shall ensure that the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution possess the necessary expertise and are independent and impartial . this shall be guaranteed by ensuring that they :


### possess the necessary knowledge , skills and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution ; ### possess the necessary knowledge , skills and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution or judicial resolution of consumer disputes , as well as an understanding of law ;


### are not liable to be relieved from their duties without just cause ; ### are appointed for a fixed term and are not liable to be relieved from their duties without just cause ;


### member states shall ensure that adr entities make publicly available on their websites and in printed form at their premises information on : ### member states shall ensure that adr entities make publicly available in plain language understandable to an average user , on their websites and , upon request , in printed form at their premises information on :


### the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution , the method of their appointment and the length of their mandate ; ### a list of natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution and their cvs , including their field of expertise , the method of their appointment and the length of their mandate ;


### the types of disputes they are competent to deal with ; ### the types of disputes they are competent to deal with , including the minimum value of the claim where applicable ;


### the costs , if any , to be borne by the parties ; ### the costs , if any , to be borne by the parties , including rules on award of costs at the end of the procedure ;


### any recurrent problems leading to disputes between consumers and traders ; ### any recurrent problems leading to disputes between consumers and traders which may be accompanied by guiding solutions , including in particular suggestions how those issues should be addressed ;


### the rate of compliance , if known , with the outcomes of the adr procedures ; ### the rate of compliance with the outcomes of the adr procedures ;


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be mentioned in an easily , directly , prominently and permanently accessible way on the trader ' s website , where one exists , in the general terms and conditions of contracts for the sale of goods or provision of services between the trader and a consumer and in invoices and receipts relating to such contracts . it shall specify how further information on the adr entity concerned and on the conditions for using it can be accessed . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be mentioned in a comprehensible and easily accessible way on the trader ' s website , where one exists , and , if applicable , in the general terms and conditions of contracts for the sale of goods or provision of services between the trader and a consumer .


### the provisions in this article shall be without prejudice to the provisions in articles 6 , 7 and 8 of directive 2011 / 83 / eu concerning consumer information for distance and off - premises contracts . ### the provisions in this article shall be without prejudice to the provisions in articles 6 , 7 and 8 of directive 2011 / 83 / eu concerning consumer information for distance and off - premises contracts , in article 3 of directive 2002 / 65 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 23 september 2002 concerning the distance marketing of consumer financial services1 and article 185 of directive 2009 / 138 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 25 november 2008 on the taking - up and pursuit of the business of insurance and reinsurance 2 . ______________ 1 oj l 271 , 9 . 10 . 2002 , p . 16 . 2 oj l 335 , 17 . 12 . 2008 , p . 1 .


### the commission shall publish a list containing the names and contact details of the networks referred to in paragraph 1 . the commission shall , if necessary , update this list every two years . ### the commission shall publish a list containing the names and contact details of the networks referred to in paragraph 1 . the commission shall update this list every two years .


### each member state shall designate a competent authority in charge of monitoring the functioning and development of adr entities established on its territory . each member state shall communicate the authority it has designated to the commission . ### each member state shall designate a competent authority in charge of monitoring the functioning and development of adr entities established on its territory . in the case of sectoral adr , member states may designate a competent authority for each sector . each member state shall communicate the authorities it has designated to the commission .


### each competent authority shall , on the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , establish a list of the adr entities that fulfil the conditions set out in paragraph 1 . ### each competent authority shall , on the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 , establish a list of all the adr entities that have been notified to it and fulfil the conditions set out in paragraph 1 .


### every two years , each competent authority shall publish a report on the development and functioning of adr entities . the report shall in particular : ### every two years , each competent authority shall publish and send to the commission a report on the development and functioning of adr entities . the report shall in particular :


### preparatory actions such as business dialogues , trade promotion and scientific exchanges were set up to strengthen and deepen cooperation in areas outside the scope of the development cooperation instrument with india and china and with middle - income group countries in asia and latin america . ### preparatory actions such as dialogues between public or private economic partners , scientific exchanges should strengthen and deepen cooperation in areas outside the scope of the development cooperation instrument with india and china and with middle - income group countries in asia and latin america .


### it is in the union’s interest to deepen its relations with partners who are playing an increasingly important role in the international economy and trade , in south - south trade and cooperation , in multilateral fora including group of twenty finance ministers and central bank governors , in global governance and in addressing challenges of global concern . the union needs to build comprehensive partnerships with new players on the international scene , in order to promote a stable and inclusive international order , pursue common global public goods , defend core interests of the union and increase knowledge of the union in these countries . ### it is in the union’s interest to deepen its relations with countries that are playing an increasingly important role in the international economy and trade , in south - south trade and cooperation , in multilateral fora , in particular the group of seven finance ministers , the group of 8 heads of state and government and the group of twenty finance ministers and central bank governors , in global governance and in addressing challenges of global concern .


### the union is committed in relations with its partners worldwide to promoting decent work for all along with ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environmental agreements . ### the union is committed in relations with its partners worldwide to promoting sustainable development , free and fair trade and decent work for all along with ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environmental agreements . this regulation should be used as a tool for supporting international competitiveness and contributing to a reduction in the risk of protectionism , while promoting european values and commercial interests , and as an instrument for free and fair trade that can bring into general practice the effective inclusion and implementation of social and environmental standards with partner countries , including promotion of new forms of employment policies and the creation of jobs meeting international labour organization decent work standards and growth opportunities for european industries and small and medium - sized enterprises .


### in particular , fighting climate change is recognised as one of the great challenges which the union faces and the area where urgent international action is necessary . in accordance with the intent stated in the commission communication “a budget for europe 2020” of increasing the climate related proportion of the union budget to at least 20% , this regulation should contribute to that goal . ### in particular , fighting climate change is recognised as one of the great challenges facing the union and the international community and is the area where urgent international action is necessary , considering that the union ' s goals in this area can only be achieved by cooperation with its main trading partners . in accordance with the intent stated in the commission communication “a budget for europe 2020” of increasing the climate related proportion of the union budget , this regulation should contribute to that goal .


### promotion of diversified cooperation and partnership initiatives within a single instrument should , furthermore , allow economies of scale , synergy effects , greater effectiveness , more streamlined decision - making and management and a high degree of visibility for the union’s external action . ### promotion of diversified cooperation and partnership initiatives within a single instrument should , furthermore , allow economies of scale , reduce the risk of overlaps with other external and internal instruments , synergy effects , greater effectiveness , more streamlined decision - making and management and a high degree of visibility for the union’s external action .


### promotion of diversified cooperation and partnership initiatives within a single instrument should , furthermore , allow economies of scale , synergy effects , greater effectiveness , more streamlined decision - making and management and a high degree of visibility for the union’s external action . ### promotion of diversified cooperation and partnership initiatives within a single instrument should , furthermore , allow a forward - looking and innovative strategy on trade and investment taking into account the new challenges facing the union , economies of scale , synergy effects , greater effectiveness , more streamlined decision - making and management and a high degree of visibility for the union’s external action .


### in order to adapt the scope of this regulation to the rapidly evolving reality in third countries , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty of the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed areas of cooperation defined in the annex . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### under this regulation , the documents that define the objectives , priorities , expected results and financial allocations in broad terms are strategic programming documents , within the meaning of regulation no . . . / . . . of the european parliament and of the council establishing common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action* , hereinafter referred to as ' common implementing regulation ' . the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission for the purposes of adopting and revising strategic programming documents and supplementing the list of the detailed areas of cooperation in the annex . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . * oj l . . .


### in order to adapt the scope of this regulation to the rapidly evolving reality in third countries , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty of the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed areas of cooperation defined in the annex . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### modifications within the detailed areas of cooperation , adoption of multi - annual indicative programmes , and adjustments of the indicative financial allocation constitute non - essential elements of this regulation . consequently , in order to adapt the scope of this regulation to the rapidly evolving reality in third countries , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty of the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed areas of cooperation defined in the annex , adoption of multi - annual indicative programmes as defined in article 5 , and the indicative allocations per programme set out in annex ia . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation n° 182 / 2011 of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning the mechanisms of control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . taking into account the nature of those implementing acts , in particular their policy orientation nature or their financial implications , the examination procedure should in principle be used for their adoption , except for technical implementing measures of a small financial scale . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning the mechanisms of control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers and with the common implementing regulation .


### improving market access and developing trade , investment and business opportunities for european companies by means of economic partnerships and business and regulatory cooperation . this objective shall be measured by the union’s share in foreign trade with key partner countries and by trade and investments flows to partner countries specifically targeted by actions , programmes and measures under this regulation ; ### improving access to third country markets , boosting trade , eliminating barriers to trade and investment while also counteracting unwarranted and / or unjustified protectionist measures and regulatory barriers , by promoting international standards , improving the protection of intellectual property rights , and creating a secure climate for investment and new trading opportunities for european companies worldwide , in particular for small and medium - sized enterprises , by means of economic partnerships , business and legal and taxation regulatory cooperation , and support programmes and instruments to promote sme internationalisation ; this objective shall be measured by the union’s share in foreign trade with key partner countries and by trade and investment flows to all partner countries specifically targeted by actions , programmes and measures under this regulation ;


### the union seeks to promote , develop and consolidate the principles of liberty , democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law on which it is founded by means of dialogue and cooperation with third countries . ### the union seeks to promote , develop and consolidate the principles of liberty , democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law on which it is founded by means of dialogue and cooperation with third countries , regions and territories .


### to enhance the impact of the union’s assistance , a differentiated and flexible approach shall be pursued , where appropriate , in designing cooperation with partner countries to take account of their economic , social and political contexts as and also of the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies ### to enhance the impact of the union’s assistance , a differentiated and flexible approach shall be pursued , where appropriate , in designing cooperation with third countries to take account of their economic , social and political contexts and also of the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies .


### within their respective spheres of competence , the union and the member states shall promote a multilateral approach to global challenges and shall foster cooperation with international or regional organisations and bodies , including international financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , oecd , and the group of twenty finance ministers and central bank governors and other bilateral donors . ### within their respective spheres of competence , the union and the member states shall promote a multilateral approach to global challenges and shall foster cooperation with international or regional organisations and bodies , including international financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , oecd , the g 7 , the g 8 and the g20 and other bilateral donors .


### within their respective spheres of competence , the union and the member states shall promote a multilateral approach to global challenges and shall foster cooperation with international or regional organisations and bodies , including international financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , oecd , and the group of twenty finance ministers and central bank governors and other bilateral donors . ### within their respective spheres of competence , the union and the member states shall promote a multilateral approach to global challenges and shall foster cooperation with international or regional organisations and bodies , including international financial institutions , the world trade organization , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , oecd , and the group of twenty finance ministers and central bank governors and other bilateral donors .


### in implementing this regulation , the union shall aim to ensure coherence and consistency with other areas of its external action , in particular the development cooperation instrument for developing countries , and with other relevant union’s policies when formulating policy , strategic planning and programming and implementing measures . ### in implementing this regulation , coherence and consistency shall be ensured with other areas of union external action , in particular the development cooperation instrument for developing countries , and with other relevant union’s policies when formulating policy , strategic planning and programming and implementation of measures . the union shall ensure that environmental , sustainable energy , social , employment and other welfare values are adequately considered in programming and implementation .


### measures financed under this regulation shall be based , where appropriate , on cooperation policies set out in instruments such as agreements , declarations and action plans between the union and the third countries and regions concerned , and shall also relate to areas linked to the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies . ### measures financed under this regulation shall be based , where appropriate , on cooperation policies set out in instruments such as agreements , declarations and action plans between the union and international organisations , the third countries and regions concerned , and shall also relate to areas linked to the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies .


### measures financed under this regulation shall be based , where appropriate , on cooperation policies set out in instruments such as agreements , declarations and action plans between the union and the third countries and regions concerned , and shall also relate to areas linked to the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies . ### measures financed under this regulation shall be based , where appropriate , on cooperation policies set out in instruments such as agreements , declarations and action plans between the union and the third countries , regions and territories concerned , and shall be aimed at improving their implementation capacity , on the union’s decisions , specific interests , policy priorities and strategies . the union ' s strategy for promoting trade , investment and economic cooperation shall be based on a thorough analysis of current trends in world trade , the union ' s internal and external development and the diversity of european enterprises , their know - how and their technological advances .


### the multi - annual indicative programmes shall set out the union’s strategic and / or mutual interests and priorities , the specific objectives and expected results . for countries or regions for which a joint framework document , laying down a comprehensive union strategy has been established , the multi - annual indicative programmes shall be based on this document . ### the multi - annual indicative programmes shall set out the union ' s strategy for the geographic area and area of cooperation concerned , the union’s strategic and / or mutual interests and priorities , the specific objectives , the expected results and the performance indicators . for countries or regions for which a joint framework document , laying down a comprehensive union strategy has been established , the multi - annual indicative programmes shall be based on this document .


### a reserve for unallocated funds may be established in the multi - annual indicative programmes . the allocation of these funds shall be decided in accordance with the common implementing regulation . ### a reserve for unallocated funds may be established in the multi - annual indicative programmes . the allocation of these funds shall be decided in accordance with the common implementing regulation , without prejudice to prerogatives of the budgetary authority .


### a reserve for unallocated funds may be established in the multi - annual indicative programmes . the allocation of these funds shall be decided in accordance with the common implementing regulation . ### a reserve for unallocated funds not exceeding 5% may be established in the multi - annual indicative programmes . the allocation of these funds shall be decided in accordance with the common implementing regulation .


### the delegation of powers referred to in article 4 shall be conferred for the period of validity of this regulation . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 6a shall be conferred until 31 december 2017 .


### as referred to in article 13 , paragraph 2 of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation , in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non eu countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### as referred to in article 13 , paragraph 2 of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation , in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount corresponding to 2% of the financial allocations available for the participating instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non eu countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


### as referred to in article 13 , paragraph 2 of the “erasmus for all” regulation , in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non eu countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of the “erasmus for all” regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### as referred to in article 13 , paragraph 2 , of the “erasmus for all” regulation , in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non - eu countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with local , regional , and national authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of the “erasmus for all” regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


### article 8 of the treaty on european union provides for the development of a special relationship with neighbouring countries , with the aim of establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness , founded on the values of the union and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation . ### article 8 of the treaty on european union provides for the development of a special relationship with neighbouring countries , with the aim of establishing an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness , founded on the values of the union , as enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union , and characterised by close and peaceful relations based on cooperation .


### a number of major developments have taken place since the european neighbourhood policy was launched and the european neighbourhood and partnership instrument was set up . these include a deepening of the relationship with the partners , the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region . this triggered a new european neighbourhood policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive strategic review of the policy . it outlines key objectives for union cooperation with neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms , in line with the ‘ more for more’ and ‘ mutual accountability’ principles . ### a number of major developments have taken place since the european neighbourhood policy was launched and the european neighbourhood and partnership instrument was set up , triggered lately by the arab spring . these include a deepening of the relationship with the partners , the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region . this triggered a new european neighbourhood policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive strategic review of the policy . it outlines key objectives for union cooperation with neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms , in line with the ‘ more for more’ and ‘ mutual accountability’ principles .


### a number of major developments have taken place since the european neighbourhood policy was launched and the european neighbourhood and partnership instrument was set up . these include a deepening of the relationship with the partners , the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region . this triggered a new european neighbourhood policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive strategic review of the policy . it outlines key objectives for union cooperation with neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms , in line with the ‘ more for more’ and ‘ mutual accountability’ principles . ### a number of major developments have taken place since the european neighbourhood policy was launched and the european neighbourhood and partnership instrument was set up . these include a deepening of the relationship with the partners , the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes , in particular in the countries on the southern shores of the mediterranean following the events of the spring of 2011 . this triggered a new european neighbourhood policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive strategic review of the policy . this policy outlines key objectives in favour of cooperation and substantial support to partners committed to building a more equitable and democratic society which respects human rights and freedoms , in line with the ‘ more for more’ and ‘ mutual accountability’ principles .


### european union external support has increasing financing needs but the economic and budgetary situation of the union limits the resources available for such support . the commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect . such effect could be increased by enabling the use and re - use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments . ### european union external support has increasing financing needs but the economic and budgetary situation of the union limits the resources available for such support . the commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect , improved accountability and transparency , especially when providing budgetary support to third countries . such effect could be increased by enabling the use and re - use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments .