### personal details of the pepp saver , name of the pepp provider , information on pension benefit projections , information on accrued entitlements or accumulated capital , contributions paid by the pepp saver or any third party and information on the funding level of the pepp scheme , for which article 39 , paragraphs 1 , , , , and of directive 2016 / 2341 / eu shall be applied , where the ' member ' means the pepp saver , the ' iorp ' means the pepp provider , the ' pension scheme ' means the pepp scheme and ' the sponsoring undertaking ' means any third party for the purposes of this regulation ; ### personal details of the pepp saver , name of the pepp provider , information on pension benefit projections , information on accrued entitlements or accumulated capital , projected levels of retirement benefits , contributions paid by the pepp saver or any third party and information on the funding level of the pepp scheme , for which article 39 , paragraphs 1 , , , , and of directive 2016 / 2341 / eu shall be applied , where the ' member ' means the pepp saver , the ' iorp ' means the pepp provider , the ' pension scheme ' means the pepp scheme and ' the sponsoring undertaking ' means any third party for the purposes of this regulation ; information on the accumulated capital or contributions paid shall be broken down by compartment .


### eiopa , after consulting national authorities and after consumer testing , shall develop draft implementing technical standards specifying the details of the presentation of the information referred to in article 28 and in this article . ### eiopa shall , after consulting national authorities and on the basis of consumer testing , develop draft implementing technical standards specifying the details of the presentation of the information referred to in article 28 and in this article .


### pepp providers shall offer up to five investment options to pepp savers . ### pepp providers shall offer at least one default option . they may also offer additional investment options .


### the pepp saver shall be able to opt for a different investment option once every five years of accumulation in the pepp . ### after concluding the pepp contract , the pepp saver shall be able to opt for a different investment option once every five years of accumulation in the pepp during the accumulation phase . further switchings shall only be allowed five years after the last switching . the pepp provider may allow more frequent switching .


### pepp providers may offer pepps with an option ensuring the coverage of the risk of biometric risks . for the purpose of this regulation , ‘ biometric risks’ mean risks linked to longevity , disability and death . ### pepp providers may offer pepps with an option ensuring the coverage of the risk of biometric risks . with that aim in view , pepp providers may enter into pepp product partnerships .


### pepp providers and distributors shall make every possible effort to reply , on paper or , if agreed between the pepp provider or distributor and the pepp customer , on another durable medium , to the pepp customers’ complaints . the reply shall address all points raised , within an adequate timeframe and at the latest within 15 business days of receipt of the complaint . in exceptional situations , if the answer cannot be given within 15 business days for reasons beyond the control of the pepp provider or distributor , it shall be required to send a holding reply , clearly indicating the reasons for a delay in answering to the complaint and specifying the deadline by which the pepp customer will receive the final reply . in any event , the deadline for receiving the final reply shall not exceed 35 business days . ### pepp providers and distributors shall make every possible effort to reply electronically , provided that the pepp customer is able to store such information in a way that ensures its accessibility for future reference and for a period of time adequate for the purposes of the information , and that the tool allows the unchanged reproduction of the information stored , or , if agreed between the pepp provider or distributor and the pepp customer , on another durable medium , to the pepp customers’ complaints .


### the pepp saver may switch pepp providers no more frequently than once every five years after conclusion of the pepp contract . ### after conclusion of the pepp contract , the pepp saver may switch pepp providers once every five years free of charge . in the pepp contract , pepp providers may make provision for more frequent switching .


### at the request of the pepp saver , the switching service shall be initiated by the receiving pepp provider . the switching service shall at least comply with paragraphs 2 to 5 . ### at the request of the pepp saver , the switching service shall be prepared by the receiving pepp provider .


### major new gas infrastructure , i . e . interconnectors , lng and storage facilities , may , upon request , be exempted , for a defined period of time , from the provisions of articles 9 , 32 , 33 and 34 and article 41 , and under the following conditions : the investment must enhance competition in gas supply and enhance security of supply the level of risk attached to the investment must be such that the investment would not take place unless an exemption was granted ; the infrastructure must be owned by a natural or legal person which is separate at least in terms of its legal form from the system operators in whose systems that infrastructure will be built ; charges must be levied on users of that infrastructure ; and the exemption must not be detrimental to competition or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas , or the efficient functioning of the regulated system to which the infrastructure is connected ; ### paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . major new gas infrastructure , i . e . interconnectors , lng and storage facilities , may , upon request , be exempted , for a defined period of time , from the provisions of articles 9 , 32 , 33 and 34 and article 41 , and under the following cumulative conditions : the investment must enhance competition in gas supply and enhance security of supply ; the level of risk attached to the investment must be such that the investment would not take place unless an exemption was granted ; the infrastructure must be owned by a natural or legal person which is separate at least in terms of its legal form from the system operators in whose systems that infrastructure will be built ; charges must be levied on users of that infrastructure ; and the exemption must not be detrimental to competition in the relevant markets , which are likely to be affected by the investment , the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas , the efficient functioning of the concerned regulated systems ; no eu restrictive measures , such as economic sanctions were imposed on the third country involved in the investment . '


### where the infrastructure in question is under the jurisdiction of a member state and one third countries , the national regulatory authority shall consult the relevant authorities of the third countries prior to adopting a decision . ; ### “prior to adopting the decision the national regulatory authority shall consult : the national regulatory authorities of the member states whose markets are likely to be affected by the new infrastructure ; and the relevant authorities of the third countries , where the infrastructure in question is under jurisdiction of a member state and one third countries . ”


### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] , member states may decide to derogate from articles 9 , 10 , 11 and 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point , provided that the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union . ### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of adoption of this proposal ] , the competent authority of the member state may apply to the commission for a temporary derogation from articles 9 , 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point , provided that the third country is not subject to any eu restrictive measures , such as economic sanctions and the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union . within a period of three months from the day following the receipt of an application , the commission shall take a decision on whether to grant a derogation in accordance with the above conditions , as well as with the core objectives of the energy union . that three - month period may be extended by additional three months where further information is sought by the commission .


### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] , member states may decide to derogate from articles 9 , 10 , 11 and 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point , provided that the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union . ### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] or for which on [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] construction works relating to the investment have started , or the first legally binding commitment to order equipment for the construction of the pipeline has been made , member states may decide to derogate from articles 9 , 10 , 11 and 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first physical interconnection point , provided that the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union .


### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] , member states may decide to derogate from articles 9 , 10 , 11 and 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point , provided that the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union . ### ' in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] , member states may decide to derogate from articles 9 , 10 , 11 and 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point .


### where the gas pipeline in question is located in the jurisdiction of more than one member state , the member state in the jurisdiction of which the first interconnection point is located shall decide on a derogation for the pipeline . ### where the gas pipeline in question is located in the jurisdiction of more than one member state , the member state in the jurisdiction of which the first interconnection point is located may apply to the commission for a temporary derogation for the pipeline .


### where the gas pipeline in question is located in the jurisdiction of more than one member state , the member state in the jurisdiction of which the first interconnection point is located shall decide on a derogation for the pipeline . ### where the gas pipeline in question is located in the jurisdiction of more than one member state , the member state in the jurisdiction of which the first physical interconnection point is located shall decide on a derogation for the pipeline .


### ' government entity ' means all public authorities at all levels of government , including national , regional and local authorities , as well as member state organisations within the meaning of [ point 42 of article 2 ] of regulation no [ … ] . ### ' government entity ' means any public authority at all levels of government , including national , regional and local authorities , as well as member state organisations within the meaning of [ point 42 of article 2 ] of regulation no [ … ] .


### ' government entity ' means all public authorities at all levels of government , including national , regional and local authorities , as well as member state organisations within the meaning of [ point 42 of article 2 ] of regulation no [ … ] . ### ' government entity ' means all public authorities at all levels of government , including national , regional and local authorities , as well as member state organisations within the meaning of point 42 of article 2 of regulation 2018 / 1046 of the european parliament and of the council1a . __________________ 1a regulation 2018 / 1046 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 july 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union , amending regulations no 1296 / 2013 , no 1301 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1304 / 2013 , no 1309 / 2013 , no 1316 / 2013 , no 223 / 2014 , no 283 / 2014 , and decision no 541 / 2014 / eu and repealing regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### the proper functioning of investigation and public prosecution services in relation to the prosecution of fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget ; ### ensuring the proper functioning of investigation and public prosecution services in relation to the prosecution of fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget ;


### the proper functioning of investigation and public prosecution services in relation to the prosecution of fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget ; ### the proper functioning of investigation and public prosecution services in relation to the prosecution of fraud , including tax fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget ;


### the effective judicial review by independent courts of actions or omissions by the authorities referred to in points and b ) ; ### implementing an effective judicial review by independent courts of actions or omissions by the authorities referred to in points and b ) ;


### the prevention and sanctioning of fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget , and the imposition of effective and dissuasive penalties on recipients by national courts or by administrative authorities ; ### ensuring the prevention and sanctioning of fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget , and the imposition of effective and dissuasive penalties on recipients by national courts or by administrative authorities ;


### the prevention and sanctioning of fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget , and the imposition of effective and dissuasive penalties on recipients by national courts or by administrative authorities ; ### the prevention and sanctioning of fraud , including tax fraud , corruption or other breaches of union law relating to the implementation of the union budget , and the imposition of effective and dissuasive penalties on recipients by national courts or by administrative authorities ;


### the effective and timely cooperation with the european anti - fraud office and with the european public prosecutor’s office in their investigations or prosecutions pursuant to their respective legal acts and to the principle of loyal cooperation . ### providing the effective and timely cooperation with the european anti - fraud office and with the european public prosecutor’s office in their investigations or prosecutions pursuant to their respective legal acts and to the principle of loyal cooperation .


### one or more of the following appropriate measures may be adopted ### the following appropriate measures may be adopted in the case of a&#160 ; generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law :


### where the commission finds that it has reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , it shall send a written notification to that member state , setting out the grounds on which it based its finding ### where the commission finds that it has reasonable grounds to believe that the conditions of article 3 are fulfilled , it shall send a written notification to that member state , setting out the grounds on which it based its finding . the commission shall without delay inform the european parliament and the council of such notification and its contents .


### the member state concerned shall provide all required information and may make observations within a time limit specified by the commission , which shall not be less than 1 month from the date of notification of the finding . in its observations , the member state may propose the adoption of remedial measures . ### the member state concerned shall provide the required information and may make observations within a time limit specified by the commission , which shall not be less than one month nor more than three months from the date of notification of the finding . in its observations , the member state may propose the adoption of remedial measures .


### the commission shall take into account the information received and any observations made by the member state concerned , as well as the adequacy of any proposed remedial measures , when deciding whether or not to submit a proposal for a decision on the appropriate measures . ### the commission shall take into account the information received and any observations made by the member state concerned , as well as the adequacy of any proposed remedial measures , when deciding whether or not to adopt a decision on the appropriate measures . the commission shall decide on the follow - up to be given to the information received within an indicative time limit of one month , and in any case within a reasonable timeframe from the date of receipt of that information .


### where the commission considers that the generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law is established , it shall submit a proposal for an implementing act on the appropriate measures to the council . ### where the commission , after a period of evaluation of the effects of the application of the remedial measures , considers that the generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law is established , it shall submit a proposal for an implementing act on the appropriate measures to the council .


### the member state concerned may , at any time , submit to the commission evidence to show that the generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law has been remedied or has ceased to exist . ### the member state concerned may , at any time , submit to the commission a formal notification including evidence to show that the generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law has been remedied or has ceased to exist .


### the commission shall assess the situation in the member state concerned . once the generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law which on the grounds of which the appropriate measures were adopted cease to exist in full or in part , the commission shall submit to the council a proposal for a decision lifting those measures in full or in part . the procedure set out in paragraphs 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 of article 5 shall apply . ### the commission shall assess , by one month from the date of receiving the member state request , the situation in the member state concerned . once the generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law which on the grounds of which the appropriate measures were adopted cease to exist in full or in part , the commission shall submit to the council a proposal for a decision lifting those measures in full or in part . the procedure set out in paragraphs 2 and 8 of article 5 shall apply .


### taking into account that negotiations with affected wto members will be taking place simultaneously with the ordinary legislative procedure for the adoption of this regulation the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to amend the annex to this regulation and annex i to regulation no 32 / 2000 with respect to the quantities of the apportioned tariff rate quotas listed therein , in order to take account of any agreements concluded or of pertinent information that it may receive in the context of these negotiations which would indicate that specific factors that were not previously known require an adjustment to the apportionment of the tariff quotas between the union and the united kingdom . the same possibility should also be provided where such information becomes available outside such negotiations . ### taking into account that negotiations with affected wto members will be taking place simultaneously with the ordinary legislative procedure for the adoption of this regulation the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to amend the annex to this regulation and annex i to regulation no 32 / 2000 with respect to the quantities of the apportioned tariff rate quotas listed therein . this should only be in order to take account of any international agreements concluded or of pertinent information that it may receive , either in the context of these negotiations or outside them , which would indicate that specific factors that were not previously known require an adjustment to the apportionment of the tariff quotas between the union and the united kingdom .


### the structural reform support programme was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - sustaining administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . support under the programme is provided by the commission , upon request by a member state , and can cover a wide range of policy areas . developing resilient economies built on strong economic and social structures , which allow member states to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them , contributes to economic and social cohesion . the implementation of institutional , administrative and growth - sustaining structural reforms is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development . ### the structural reform support programme was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement inclusive growth sustaining administrative and structural reforms with european added value and to promote , inter alia , solidarity , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds , in the field of , inter alia , social inclusion . the programme can thus also be an important tool in contributing to achieving the goals and principles of the european pillar of social rights . support under the programme is provided by the commission , upon request by a member state , and can cover a wide range of policy areas . developing resilient economies built on strong economic and social structures , which allow member states to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them , contributes to achieving the union ' s objectives of economic and social cohesion and full employment . the implementation of institutional , administrative and sustainable structural reforms that support inclusive growth , job creation and social cohesion is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development . the programme is well placed to complement and further strengthen the implementation of the european semester cycle , particularly its annual growth survey and country specific recommendations , and make progress towards the long - term europe 2020 targets .


### strengthening economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the economic and monetary union . that is particularly important for member states whose currency is not the euro , in their preparation to join the euro area . ### strengthening territorial , economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the economic and monetary union . that is particularly important for member states whose currency is not the euro , in their preparation to join the euro area .


### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . ### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to territorial , economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro .


### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . ### it is thus appropriate to include in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing economic , social and territorial cohesion , social inclusion and the fight against poverty , competitiveness , productivity and sustainable and inclusive growth , job creation and investment should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro as well as to convergence within and outside the euro area .


### in order to provide support with the least possible delay , the commission should be able to use part of the financial envelope also to cover the cost of activities supporting the programme , such as expenses related to quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground . ### in order to provide quality support with the least possible delay , the commission should be able to use part of the financial envelope also to cover the cost of activities supporting the programme , such as expenses related to quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground . such expenses should be proportional to the overall value of expenditure under the support projects .


### directive 2008 / 98 / ec lays down the main waste management principles , including the ' polluter pays ' principle and the waste hierarchy , which calls for the reuse and recycling of waste over other forms of waste recovery and disposal and requires the establishment of systems for the separate collection of waste . these obligations also apply to the management of waste from ships . ### directive 2008 / 98 / ec lays down the main waste management principles , including the ' polluter pays ' principle and the waste hierarchy , which calls for the reuse and recycling of waste over other forms of waste recovery and disposal and requires the establishment of systems for the separate collection of waste . furthermore , the extended producer responsibility concept is a guiding principle of union waste law , on the basis of which producers are responsible for the environmental impacts of their products throughout their life - cycle . those obligations also apply to the management of waste from ships .


### the ‘ green ship` concept should be further developed in relation to waste management , so than an effective reward system can be implemented for those vessels that reduce their waste on board . ### the ‘ green ship` concept should be further developed in relation to waste management , so than an effective reward system can be implemented for those vessels that reduce their waste on board . in addition , reduction of waste is primarily achieved through effective on board waste segregation in line with the imo guidelines for marpol annex v and standards developed by the international standardization organization .


### ‘ waste from ships’ means all waste , including cargo residues , which is generated during the service of a ship or during loading , unloading and cleaning operations , or waste that is collected in nets during fishing operations , and falls under the scope of annexes i , ii , iv , v and vi to marpol ; ### ‘ waste from ships’ means all waste , including cargo residues , which is generated during the service of a ship or during loading , unloading and cleaning operations , and falls under the scope of annexes i , ii , iv , v and vi to marpol . ‘ waste from fishing vessels’ means all waste which is generated during the service of a fishing vessel or during loading , unloading and cleaning operations , and falls directly and individually under the scope of annexes i , ii , iv , v and vi to marpol , but excluding fresh whole or non - fresh fish from fishing activities conducted during the voyage or aquaculture activities . ‘ waste passively collected’ means waste that is collected in nets during fishing operations . ‘ waste actively collected’ means waste that is collected during non - fishing trips with the sole purpose of removing marine litter from the sea ;


### this requirement shall not apply in small unmanned ports or in remotely located ports , provided that the member state where such a port is located has reported this information electronically in the part of the information , monitoring and enforcement system referred to in article 14 of this directive . ### this requirement shall not apply in unmanned , small ports or in remotely located ports , provided that the member state where such a port is located has reported this information electronically in the part of the information , monitoring and enforcement system referred to in article 14 of this directive .


### if the next port of call is located outside the union , or there are good reasons to believe that adequate facilities are not available in the next port of call , or this port is unknown , the member state shall require the ship to deliver all its waste before departure . ### if the next port of call is located outside the union , and there are good reasons to believe that adequate facilities are not available in the next port of call , or this port is unknown , the member state shall require the ship to deliver all its waste before departure .


### member states shall ensure that the costs of operating port reception facilities for the reception and treatment of waste from ships , other than cargo residues , shall be covered through the collection of a fee from ships . those costs include the elements listed in annex 4 . ### member states shall ensure that the costs of operating port reception facilities for the reception and treatment of waste from ships , other than cargo residues , are covered by a combination of fees collected from ships , revenues from waste management schemes and other funds . those costs and revenues are listed in annex 4 .


### the fees may be differentiated with respect to , inter alia , the category , type and size of the ship and the type of traffic the ship is engaged in , as well as with respect to services provided outside normal operating hours in the port . ### the fees may be differentiated with respect to , inter alia , the category , type and size of the ship , `green ship´ recognition and the type of traffic the ship is engaged in , the different waste types and categories defined in annex 3 , the different types of reception depending on the type of the port , as well as with respect to services provided outside normal operating hours in the port .


### the fees shall be reduced if the ship’s design , equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste , and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner . the commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 19 , to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on - board waste management . ### the fees shall be reduced if the ship’s design , equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste , and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner through on board waste separation in conformity with the schemes recognised by national authorities . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 19 , to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on - board waste management .


### the arrangement under point is evidenced by a signed contract with a port or waste contractor , waste delivery receipts and confirmation that the arrangement has been accepted by all ports on the ship’s route . the arrangement for delivery and payment of the fee shall be made in a port located in the union in order to constitute sufficient evidence in accordance with this paragraph . ### the arrangement under point is evidenced by a signed contract with a port or waste contractor and waste delivery receipts . the arrangement for delivery and payment of the fee shall be made in a port located in the union in order to constitute sufficient evidence in accordance with this paragraph .


### [ insert name of the ship ] [ insert imo number ] [ insert name of the flag state ] is in scheduled traffic with frequent and regular port calls at the following port located in [ insert name of the member state ] according to a schedule or predetermined route : ### [ insert name of the ship ] [ insert imo number ] [ insert name of the flag state ] is in scheduled traffic or fishing trips with frequent and regular port calls at the following port located in [ insert name of the member state ] according to a schedule or predetermined route :


### the fund should support the efficient management of migration flows , inter alia by promoting common measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through resettlement and the transfer of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting integration strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , so as to ensure the union’s long - term competitiveness and the future of its social model and reduce incentives for irregular migration through a sustainable return and readmission policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection , avenues on legal migration and to counter irregular migration and ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries . ### the fund should support the efficient handling of migration flows by member states , inter alia by providing them sufficient and appropriate means to protect their external borders avoiding irregular migration , but also internal borders in case of temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders in accordance to the schengen borders code ; and to support member states when they grant international protection to genuine refugees , while protecting public order and national security ; the fund could be also used for promoting jointly agreed measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through voluntary resettlement and the non - mandatory transfer of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting integration strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , so as to ensure the stability and wellbeing of societies and their citizens in member states , as well as long - term competitiveness in the eu , counter irregular migration and implement a sustainable return and readmission policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows , avenues on legal migration in accordance to the needs of each member state and to counter irregular migration and ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries . cooperation with third countries shall be genuinely based on mutual interest .


### the fund should support the efficient management of migration flows , inter alia by promoting common measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through resettlement and the transfer of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting integration strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , so as to ensure the union’s long - term competitiveness and the future of its social model and reduce incentives for irregular migration through a sustainable return and readmission policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection , avenues on legal migration and to counter irregular migration and ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries . ### the fund should support the efficient management of migration flows , inter alia by promoting common measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through resettlement and the transfer of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting integration strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , so as to ensure the union’s long - term competitiveness and the future of its social model and reduce incentives for irregular migration through a sustainable return and readmission policy . the reduction of incentives should also be a result of improved conditions in poor and conflicted areas in third countries by means of a more efficient eu development cooperation . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection , avenues on legal migration and to counter irregular migration and ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries .


### partnerships and cooperation with third countries are an essential component of union asylum policy to ensure the adequate management of flows of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection . with the aim of replacing the unsafe and irregular arrivals with legal and safe arrival to the territory of the member states of third - country nationals or stateless persons in need of international protection , expressing solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection have been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , helping achieve the union’s migration policy objectives by increasing the union’s leverage vis - à - vis third countries , and of effectively contributing to global resettlement initiatives by speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries , the fund should provide financial incentives to the implementation of the union resettlement [ and humanitarian admission ] framework . ### partnerships and cooperation of the eu and its member states with third countries are an essential component of union migration and asylum policies to ensure that people are not forced to leave their home countries , as well as the adequate management of migratory flows of persons , including those applying for asylum or other forms of international protection . with the aim of replacing the unsafe and irregular arrivals with legal and safe arrival to the territory of the member states of third - country nationals or stateless persons in need of international protection , expressing responsible and realistic solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection have been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , helping achieve the union’s migration and asylum policies ' objectives while respecting the public order and national security of member states , and of effectively contributing , jointly or individually , to other international resettlement initiatives by speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries , the fund should provide financial incentives to the implementation of the union resettlement [ and humanitarian admission ] framework and to other analogous humanitarian initiatives adopted by member states , individually or jointly .


### specific support measures for returnees in the member states and in the countries of return can improve conditions of return and enhance their reintegration . ### specific support measures for returnees , particularly for unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable groups , in the member states and in the countries of return can improve conditions of safe return and enhance their reintegration .


### to contribute to countering irregular migration and ensuring effectiveness of return and readmission in third countries . ### to contribute to countering irregular migration and ensuring effectiveness and sustainability of return and readmission in third countries for both returnees and countries of origin .


### the fund shall be open to third countries in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to the asylum and migration fund , provided that the agreement : ### the fund shall be open to third countries for activities in the field of return and readmission in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to the asylum and migration fund , which shall be made publicly available , provided that the agreement


### the mid - term and the retrospective evaluation shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process . ### the mid - term and the retrospective evaluation shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision - making process and the result of the evaluation shall be made public and accessible .


### enhancing solidarity and cooperation with third countries affected by migratory flows , including through resettlement and other legal avenues to protection in the union as well as partnership and cooperation with third countries for the purpose of managing migration . ### enhancing solidarity , cooperation and exchange of best practices with third countries affected by migratory flows , including through resettlement and other legal avenues to protection in the union as well as partnership and cooperation with third countries for the purpose of managing migration .


### removal operations , including related measures , in accordance with the standards laid down in union law , with the exception of coercive equipment ; ### removal operations , including related measures , in full respects of human rights in accordance with the standards laid down in union law , with the exception of coercive equipment ;


### measures to support the returnee ' s durable return and reintegration ; ### measures&#160 ; to support with a&#160 ; long term approach the returnee ' s durable return and reintegration ;


### facilities and services in third countries ensuring appropriate temporary accommodation and reception upon arrival , including for unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable groups in line with international standards ; ### support to third countries in ensuring appropriate temporary accommodation and reception upon arrival in line with international standards


### support for and actions in third countries , including on infrastructure , equipment and other measures , provided these contribute to enhancing effective cooperation between third countries and the union and its member states on return and readmission . ### support for and actions in third countries , provided these contribute to enhancing effective cooperation between third countries and the union and its member states on return and readmission .


### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection , security , as well as the digital economy , among others . ### copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for earth observation and geo - information services , thereby enabling the union to achieve independent decision - making and actions in the fields of the environment , climate change , civil protection and prevention , security , as well as the digital economy , among others .


### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture and rural development , civil protection , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ; ### for copernicus : to deliver accurate and reliable earth observation data and information , supplied on a long - term basis , to support the implementation and monitoring of the union and its member states ' policies in the fields of the environment , climate change , agriculture , civil protection , humanitarian aid , safety and security , as well as the digital economy ;


### –climate monitoring change to provide information on anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , essential climate variables , climate reanalyses , seasonal forecasts , climate projections and attribution , as well as indicators at relevant temporal and spatial scales ; ### –climate change monitoring , in accordance with article 49 , to provide information on anthropogenic co2 and other greenhouse gas emissions , essential climate variables , climate reanalyses , seasonal forecasts , climate projections and attribution , as well as indicators at relevant temporal and spatial scales ;


### emergency management service to provide information in support of public authorities concerned with civil protection established in the union , supporting civil protection and emergency response operations , and prevention and preparedness actions in relation to different types of disasters ; ### emergency management service to provide information in support of the emergency response coordination centre and public authorities concerned with civil protection established in the union , supporting european and national civil protection and emergency response operations , and prevention and preparedness actions in relation to all possible types of disasters ;


### the breeding of domestic animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species , and to a lesser extent the breeding of animals of other species , occupy an important place in union agriculture and is a source of income for the agricultural community . the breeding of animals of those species is best encouraged if purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs of recorded high genetic quality are used . ### the breeding of livestock of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species , and to a lesser extent the breeding of animals of other species , occupy a strategic place in union agriculture in economic and social terms . this agricultural activity , which contributes to food security in the union , is a source of income for the agricultural community the breeding of animals of those species is best encouraged if purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs of recorded high genetic quality are used .


### the quality of the services provided by breed societies and breeding operations and the way that they evaluate and classify animals has an impact on the value of breeding animals on the market . accordingly , rules should be laid down for the recognition of breed societies and breeding operations based on harmonised union criteria and their supervision by the competent authority of member states in order to ensure that the rules established by them do not create disparities between breeding programmes and breeding standards and thereby create technical barriers to intra - union trade . ### the quality of the services provided by breed societies and breeding operations and the way that they evaluate and classify animals define the animal’s performance level and has an impact on the value of breeding animals on the market . accordingly , rules should be laid down for the recognition of breed societies and breeding operations based on harmonised union criteria and their supervision by the competent authority of member states in order to ensure that the rules established by them do not create disparities between breeding programmes and breeding standards and thereby create technical barriers to intra - union trade .


### performance testing and genetic evaluation may be carried out by institutions designated by the breed society or the breeding operation . those designated institutions shall cooperate with the european union reference centres designated by the commission . the commission should therefore be empowered to designate by way of implementing acts european union reference centres and the necessary powers should be granted to the commission to adopt delegated acts describing their duties and functions , where necessary by amending annex iv . those reference centres qualify for union aid in accordance with council decision 2009 / 470 / ec of 25 may 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field15 . in the case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species , performance testing and genetic evaluation carried out by a breed society are at present assisted by the interbull centre , the european union reference body designated by council decision 96 / 463 / ec of 23 july 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for purebred breeding animals of the bovine species16 . __________________ 15 oj l 155 , 18 . 6 . 2009 , p . 30 . 16 oj l 192 , 2 . 8 . 1996 , p . 19 . ### performance testing and genetic evaluation may be carried out by institutions designated by the breed society or the breeding operation . those designated institutions shall cooperate with the european union reference centres designated by the commission . the commission should therefore be empowered to designate by way of implementing acts european union reference centres and the necessary powers should be granted to the commission to adopt delegated acts describing their duties and functions , where necessary by amending annex iv . those reference centres qualify for union aid in accordance with regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council15 . in the case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species , performance testing and genetic evaluation carried out by a breed society are at present assisted by the interbull centre , a permanent sub - committee of the international committee for animal recording , designated by council decision 96 / 463 / ec as the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for purebred breeding animals of the bovine species16 . __________________ 15 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . 16 oj l 192 , 2 . 8 . 1996 , p . 19 .


### zootechnical and genealogical rules for trade in breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos and imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos ; ### zootechnical and genealogical rules for the preservation and improvement of animal breeding and for trade in breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos and imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos ;


### ‘ breeding operation’ means any breeding organisation , breeders ' association or private undertaking which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on hybrid breeding pigs registered in the breed register it maintains or establishes ; ### ‘ hybrid company’ means any breeding organisation , breeders ' association or private undertaking which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on hybrid breeding pigs registered in the hybrid register it maintains or establishes ;


### of the species referred to in point which descents from parents entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book in accordance with article 19 ; ### of the species referred to in point which descents from parents entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book , including geldings , in accordance with article 19 ;


### ‘ hybrid breeding pig’ means an animal of the porcine species registered in a breed register , which is produced by deliberate cross - breeding between : ### ‘ hybrid breeding pig’ means an animal of the porcine species registered in a hybrid register , which is produced by deliberate cross - breeding between :


### by way of derogation from article 4 , the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in part 1 of annex i where the breeding programme of that breed society would compromise the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state . ### by way of derogation from article&#160 ; 4 , the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in part 1 of annex i where the breeding programme of that breed society would compromise : – the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state , owing to a loss of efficiency in terms of monitoring increases in inbreeding and managing genetic anomalies as a result of a failure to coordinate management and exchange information on the genetic heritage of the breed ; or – the effective implementation of the improvement programme of an existing recognised society for the same breed , owing to a marked loss of efficiency in terms of the genetic progress expected ; or – the attainment of the objectives of the nagoya protocol and the convention on biological diversity in relation to biodiversity conservation .


### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that : ### the breed societies and breeding operations may outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that :


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 71 concerning amendments to the requirements for the approval of breeding programmes set up in part 2 and , in the case of purebred equine animals , in part 3 of annex i to take account of the variety of breeding programmes carried out by breed societies and breeding operations . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 71 concerning the requirements for the approval of breeding programmes set up in part 2 and , in the case of purebred equine animals , in part 3 of annex i to take account of the variety of breeding programmes carried out by breed societies and breeding operations .


### provide the competent authority referred to in point , together with that notification , with a copy of the application for approval of the breeding programme provided for in article 8 . ### provide the competent authority referred to in point , together with that notification , with a copy , in that authority’s national language , of the application for approval of the breeding programme provided for in article 8 .


### the approval of a further breeding programme would fragment the population of purebred breeding animals available in that member state to an extend that would compromise the preservation or the genetic diversity of that breed . ### the approval of a further breeding programme would fragment the population of purebred breeding animals available in that member state to an extent that : for preservation programmes , there would be a threat to the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state , owing to a loss of efficiency in terms of monitoring increases in inbreeding and managing genetic anomalies as a result of a failure to coordinate management and exchange information on the genetic heritage of the breed ; or for genetic improvement programmes , without prejudice to article 18 , it would result in a loss of efficiency in terms of the genetic progress expected , monitoring increases in inbreeding and managing genetic anomalies as a result of a failure to coordinate management and exchange information on the genetic heritage of the breed , or result in breeding developments that depart from or are inconsistent with the characteristics specified for the breed in that member state .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 71 concerning amendments to the conditions for the recording of animals in supplementary sections of breeding books set out in chapter iii of part 1 of annex ii . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 71 concerning the conditions for the recording of animals in supplementary sections of breeding books set out in chapter iii of part 1 of annex ii .


### breed societies shall not exclude on zootechnical or genealogical grounds , other than those resulting from the application of article 19 , the use of purebred breeding animals entered in the main section of their breeding book for breeding using the following reproduction techniques : ### breed societies shall not exclude on zootechnical or genealogical grounds , other than those resulting from the application of article 19 and article 27 , the use of purebred breeding animals entered in the main section of their breeding book for breeding using the following reproduction techniques :


### breed societies shall not exclude on zootechnical or genealogical grounds , other than those resulting from the application of article 19 , the use of purebred breeding animals entered in the main section of their breeding book for breeding using the following reproduction techniques : ### breed societies shall not exclude on zootechnical or genealogical grounds , other than those resulting from the application of article 19 , the use of purebred breeding animals entered in the main section of their breeding book , depending on the criteria established by the breed society , for breeding using the following reproduction techniques :


### breed societies shall require that purebred breeding animals of the bovine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species are identified by analysis of their blood group or by any other appropriate method providing at least the same degree of certainty when they are used for : ### breed societies shall require that purebred breeding animals of the bovine , ovine and caprine species are identified by analysis of their blood group , by single nucleotide polymorphism analysis , by microsatellite analysis or by any other appropriate method providing at least the same degree of certainty when they are used for :


### breed societies shall require that purebred breeding animals of the bovine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species are identified by analysis of their blood group or by any other appropriate method providing at least the same degree of certainty when they are used for : ### breed societies shall require that breeding animals of the bovine , ovine , porcine and equine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species are identified by analysis of their blood group or by any other appropriate method providing at least the same degree of certainty when they are used for :


### breed societies shall require that purebred breeding animals of the bovine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species are identified by analysis of their blood group or by any other appropriate method providing at least the same degree of certainty when they are used for : ### breed societies shall require that purebred breeding animals of the bovine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species are identified by analysis of their blood group or dna sampling or by any other appropriate method providing at least the same degree of certainty when they are used for :


### on request of a member state or a european association of breed societies for purebred animals of the species concerned , the commission may , by means of implementing acts , approve methods for the verification of the identity of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species that provide at least the same degree of certainty as the analysis of the blood group of those purebred breeding animals , taking into account technical advances and the recommendations of the european reference centres referred to in article 31 . ### on request of a member state or a european association of breed societies for purebred animals of the species concerned , the commission may , by means of implementing acts , approve methods for the verification of the identity of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species and male purebred breeding animals of dairy breeds of the ovine and caprine species that provide at least the same degree of certainty as the analysis of the blood group of those purebred breeding animals , taking into account technical advances in identification methods based on the work of the international committee for animal recording and the international society of animal genetics and the recommendations of the european reference centres referred to in article 31 .


### where a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 requires performance testing and genetic evaluation for the classification of purebred breeding animals of the equine species in breeding books and for the acceptance for breeding of male breeding animals of the equine species and their semen , breed societies shall ensure that such performance testing and genetic evaluation are carried out in accordance with the following rules set out in annex i : ### where a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 requires performance testing and genetic evaluation for the classification of purebred breeding animals of the equine species in breeding books and for the acceptance for breeding of breeding animals of the equine species and their germinal products , breed societies shall ensure that such performance testing and genetic evaluation are carried out in accordance with the following rules set out in annex i :


### in the light of the opinion of the independent expert referred to in article 13 , the commission may , by means of an implementing act , lay down uniform rules for performance testing and genetic evaluations and the interpretation of the results thereof . ### in the light of the opinion of the independent expert referred to in article 13 , the commission may , by means of an implementing act , lay down uniform rules for performance testing and genetic evaluations and the interpretation of the results thereof on the basis of the work of the icar .


### an examination of documents and other records which may be relevant to the assessment of compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation ; ### an examination of documents , traceability records and other records which may be relevant to the assessment of compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation ;


### the administrative assistance provided for in paragraph 1 shall include , where appropriate , participation by the competent authority of a member state in on - the - spot official controls that the competent authority of another member state performs . ### the administrative assistance provided for in paragraph 1 shall include , where needed , participation by the competent authority of a member state in on - the - spot official controls that the competent authority of another member state performs .


### be legally and financially independent from the competent authority ; ### be legally and financially independent from the competent authority , without that financial independence preventing public authorities from granting them public aid in accordance with eu law ;


### the objectives of the breeding programme and detailed evaluation criteria concerning the selection of breeding animals , which in the case of the establishment of a breeding book for a new breed , must include information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of the new breed ; ### the objectives of the breeding programme , the populations to be assessed and detailed evaluation criteria concerning the selection of breeding animals , which in the case of the establishment of a breeding book for a new breed , must include information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of the new breed ;


### in point of article 2 in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species ; ### in point of article 2 in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species ; both of the animal’s parents shall be entered in the main section of the breeding book and shall be accepted for breeding by the breed society .


### in point of article 2 in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species ; ### in point of article 2 in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species . both of the animal’s parents shall be accepted for breeding by the breed society ;


### it has its pedigree established in accordance with the rules set out in the breeding book in accordance with the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 ; ### it has its pedigree established in accordance with the rules set out in the breeding book ;


### breed societies shall carry out performance testing to establish the genetic value of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species using one or a combination of the methods set out in this chapter . ### breed societies shall carry out , or have a third party carry out , performance testing to establish the genetic value of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species using one or a combination of the methods set out in this chapter .


### performance testing shall follow the rules and standards established by the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 in cooperation with the international committee for animal recording . ### performance testing shall follow the rules and standards established by the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 in cooperation with the icar .


### the inclusion in the genetic evaluation of temperament , morphological rating data and disease resistance shall only be considered if the data are generated on the basis of a recording system approved by the designated institution as provided for in article 29 . ### the inclusion in the genetic evaluation of temperament , morphological rating data and disease resistance and any other new trait shall only be considered if the data are generated on the basis of a recording system approved by the designated institution as provided for in article 29 .


### the breeding value of a breeding animal shall be calculated on the basis of the results of the performance testing of the individual or of its relatives and the confidence in such a breeding value may be enhanced by the use of genomic information or based on another method validated by the european union reference centre referred to in article 31 . ### the breeding value of a breeding animal shall be calculated on the basis of genome - related information and / or the results of the performance testing of the individual and / or of its relatives and / or any other source of information validated by the european union reference centre referred to in article 31 .


### the statistical methods applied in genetic evaluation shall comply with the rules and standards established by the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 in cooperation with icar and guarantee a genetic evaluation unbiased from the influences of the main environmental factors and data structure . ### breed societies shall guarantee that there is no bias resulting from the influences of the main environmental factors and data structure . a breed society may approach the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 if it wishes to ascertain whether its statistical methods for genetic evaluation comply with internationally established and recognised standards and rules . if it is asked for an expert opinion , the european union reference centre shall treat information supplied by the breed society as confidential .


### bulls intended for artificial insemination , with the exception of bulls belonging to breeds threatened with extinction , shall be subjected to a genetic evaluation on compulsory traits as described in point 6 or 7 . those breeding values shall be published by the breed society . ### bulls intended for artificial insemination , with the exception of bulls belonging to breeds threatened with extinction , shall be subjected to a genetic evaluation on , as a minimum requirement , compulsory traits as described in point 6a or 7 . all of those breeding values shall be published by the breed society . all the other breeding values existing for bulls intended for artificial insemination programmes shall also be published by the breed society . the breeding values existing for bulls intended for natural services , as well as for females , shall also be published by the breed society .


### freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime are among the most effective means of combatting crime . the european union is committed to ensuring more effective identification , confiscation and re - use of criminal assets24 . _________________ 24 ' the stockholm programme – an open and secure europe serving and protecting the citizens ' , oj c 115 , 4 . 5 . 2010 , p . 1 . ### freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime are among the most effective means of combating crime , infringements of the law , especially by organised offenders , and terrorism . the european union is committed to ensuring more effective identification , confiscation and re - use of criminal assets24 . confiscated criminal assets can be rechannelled into law enforcement , crime prevention or victim compensation .


### as crime is often transnational in nature , effective cross - border cooperation is essential in order to seize and confiscate the proceeds and instrumentalities of crime . ### as crime is often transnational in nature , effective cross - border cooperation is essential in order to seize and confiscate the proceeds and instrumentalities of crime . better cooperation encompassing the member states and other countries will be achieved through decisive , rapid and concerted measures for the modernisation and implementation of the relevant legislation .


### in order to ensure effective mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders , the rules on recognition and execution of those orders should be established by a legally binding and directly applicable legal act of the union . ### in order to ensure effective mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders , the rules on recognition and execution of those orders should be established by a legally binding and directly applicable legal act of the union that is wider in scope than other legal acts to date and contains clear provisions for ordering the freezing and confiscation of assets . one single instrument for mutual recognition of both freezing and confiscation orders containing a standard certificate and form , together with applicable rules and deadlines , will ensure that the orders are recognised and executed without delay within the union .


### it is important to facilitate the mutual recognition and execution of orders to freeze and to confiscate property by establishing rules obliging a member state to recognise and execute in its territory freezing and confiscation orders issued by another member state within the framework of criminal proceedings . ### it is important to facilitate the mutual recognition and execution of orders to freeze and to confiscate property by establishing rules obliging a member state , without unjustified delay or additional formalities , to recognise and execute in its territory freezing and confiscation orders issued by another member state within the framework of criminal proceedings .


### this regulation shall not have the effect of amending the obligation to respect the fundamental rights and legal principles as enshrined in article 6 teu . ### this regulation is without prejudice to the obligation to respect fundamental rights and fundamental legal principles as enshrined in article 6 of the teu .


### this regulation shall not have the effect of amending the obligation to respect the fundamental rights and legal principles as enshrined in article 6 teu . ### this regulation shall not have the effect of amending the obligation to respect the fundamental rights and legal principles as enshrined in article 6 teu and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### the executing authority should recognise a confiscation order without further formalities and should take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the confiscation order should be taken and the confiscation should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be set out in order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the confiscation order . ### the executing authority should recognise a confiscation order without further formalities and should take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the confiscation order should be taken and the confiscation should be carried out without unjustified delay and with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . this regulation sets out time limits for the different steps of the procedure order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the confiscation order .


### the executing authority should recognise a confiscation order without further formalities and should take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the confiscation order should be taken and the confiscation should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be set out in order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the confiscation order . ### the executing authority should recognise a confiscation order without further formalities and should take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the confiscation order should be taken without any undue delay and the confiscation should be carried out with the same speed and priority as for a similar domestic case . this regulation should set out time limits by which the different steps of the procedure must be completed in order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the confiscation order .


### the executing authority should recognise a freezing order without further formalities and should immediately take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the freezing order should be taken and the freezing should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be set out in order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the freezing order . ### the executing authority should recognise a freezing order without further formalities and should immediately take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the freezing order should be taken and the freezing should be carried out without unjustified delay and with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . this regulation sets out time limits for the different steps of the procedure order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the freezing order .


### the executing authority should recognise a freezing order without further formalities and should immediately take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the freezing order should be taken and the freezing should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be set out in order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the freezing order . ### the executing authority should recognise a freezing order without further formalities and should immediately take the necessary measures for its execution . the decision on the recognition and execution of the freezing order should be taken without undue delay and the freezing should be carried out with the same speed and priority as for a similar domestic case . this regulation should set out time limits by which the different steps of the procedure must be completed in order to ensure a quick and efficient decision and execution of the freezing order .


### the recognition and execution of a freezing order or a confiscation order should not be refused on grounds other than those stated in this regulation . in particular , it should be possible for the executing authority not to recognise and execute a confiscation order on the basis of the principle ne bis in idem , of the rights of any interested party , or of the right to be present at the trial . ### the recognition and execution of a freezing order or a confiscation order may be refused only based on the grounds stated in this regulation . in particular , the executing authority may not recognise and execute a confiscation order on the basis of the principle ne bis in idem , of the rights of any interested party , or of the right to be present at the trial .


### the issuing authority should be notified without delay of the impossibility to execute an order . such impossibility might arise from the reason that the property has already been confiscated , has disappeared , cannot be found in the location indicated by the issuing authority or the location of the property has not been indicated in a sufficiently precise manner . ### the issuing authority should be notified without undue delay of the reasons why the execution of an order is impossible . such impossibility might arise from the fact that the property has already been confiscated , has disappeared , cannot be found in the location indicated by the issuing authority or the location of the property has not been indicated in a sufficiently precise manner .


### ' property’ means property of any description , whether corporeal or incorporeal , movable or immovable , and legal documents or instruments evidencing title or interest in such property , which the issuing authority considers to be : ### ' property ' means money or assets of any kind , whether corporeal or incorporeal , movable or immovable , as well as limited property rights and legal documents or instruments , in any form including electronic or digital , evidencing ownership or other title or interest in such assets , which the issuing authority considers to be :


### a confiscation order , or a certified copy of it , shall be transmitted together with the certificate provided for in article 7 by the issuing authority directly to the executing authority or , where applicable , to the central authority referred to in article 27 by any means capable of producing a written record under conditions allowing the executing authority to establish authenticity . ### a confiscation order , or a certified copy of it , shall be transmitted together with the certificate provided for in article 7 by the issuing authority directly to the executing authority or , where applicable , to the central authority referred to in article 27 by any means capable of producing a written record under conditions allowing the executing authority to establish its authenticity .


### where point applies , the issuing authority shall inform the executing authority as soon as possible whether the risk referred to has ceased to exist . ### where point applies , the issuing authority shall inform the executing authority without unjustified delay whether the risk referred to has ceased to exist .


### the executing authority shall without further formalities recognise a confiscation order transmitted in accordance with article 4 and shall take the necessary measures for its execution in the same way as for a confiscation order made by an authority of the executing state , unless that authority decides to invoke one of the grounds for non - recognition and non - execution provided for in article 9 or one of the grounds for postponement provided for in article 11 . ### the executing authority shall without further formalities or unjustified delay recognise a confiscation order transmitted in accordance with article 4 and shall take the necessary measures for its execution in the same way as for a confiscation order made by an authority of the executing state , unless that authority decides to invoke one of the grounds for non - recognition and non - execution provided for in article 9 or one of the grounds for postponement provided for in article 11 .


### the executing authority shall without delay make a report to the issuing authority by any means capable of producing a written record on the postponement of the execution of the order , including the grounds for the postponement and , if possible , the expected duration of the postponement . ### the executing authority shall without delay make a report to the issuing authority , by any means capable of producing a written record , on the postponement of the execution of the order , including the grounds for the postponement and , if possible , the expected duration of the postponement . in the event of a postponement under the provisions of subparagraph , the issuing authority shall , in cases of execution of a confiscation order in more than one member state , issue fresh instructions as to the exact amount of money subject to confiscation .


### the executing authority shall recognise a freezing order transmitted in accordance with article 14 without further formalities and shall take the necessary measures to execute it unless that authority decides to invoke one of the grounds for non - recognition and non - execution provided for in article 18 or one of the grounds for postponement provided for in article 20 . ### the executing authority shall recognise a freezing order transmitted in accordance with article 14 without further formalities or unjustified delay and shall take the necessary measures to execute it unless that authority decides to invoke one of the grounds for non - recognition and non - execution provided for in article 18 or one of the grounds for postponement provided for in article 20 .


### the form provided for in article 16 is incomplete or manifestly incorrect , and has not been completed following the consultation in accordance with paragraph 2 ; ### the form provided for in article 16 has not been translated into an official language of the executing authority or is incomplete or manifestly incorrect and has not been completed following the consultation in accordance with paragraph 2 ;


### where necessary , the issuing authority and the executing authority shall consult each other , by any appropriate means , in order to ensure the efficient application of this regulation . ### where necessary , the issuing authority and the executing authority shall consult each other , by any appropriate means , including by modern communication technologies , in order to ensure the efficient application of this regulation .


### articles 2 and 2 of regulation 2016 / 1036 stipulate the basis on which normal value should be determined in the case of imports from non - market economy countries . in view of developments with respect to certain countries that are members of the wto , it is appropriate that , for those countries , normal value should be determined on the basis of paragraphs 1 to 6a of article 2 of regulation 2016 / 1036 , with effect from the date on which this regulation enters into force , and subject to the provisions of this regulation . in the case of countries which are , at the date of initiation , not members of the wto and listed in annex i of regulation 2015 / 7552 , norma1 value should be determined on the basis of paragraph 7 of article 2 of regulation 2016 / 1036 , as amended by this regulation . this regulation should be without prejudice to establishing whether or not any wto member is a market economy . _________________ 2 regulation 2015 / 755 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 on common rules for imports from certain third countries . ### articles 2 and 2 of regulation 2016 / 1036 stipulate the basis on which normal value should be determined in the case of imports from non - market economy countries . for countries that are members of the wto , normal value should be determined on the basis of paragraphs 1 to 6a of article 2 of regulation 2016 / 1036 . in the case of countries which are , at the date of initiation , not members of the wto and listed in annex i of regulation 2015 / 7552 , norma1 value should be determined on the basis of paragraph 7 of article 2 of regulation 2016 / 1036 , as amended by this regulation . _________________ 2 regulation 2015 / 755 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 on common rules for imports from certain third countries .


### in the light of experience gained in past proceedings , it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist . in particular , it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist , inter alia , when reported prices or costs , including the costs of raw materials , are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention . it is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may be had , inter alia , to the potential impact of the following : the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership , control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country ; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs ; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces ; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives . it is further appropriate to provide that the commission services may issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector ; that such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector ; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used . ### in the light of experience gained in past proceedings , it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist . in particular , it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist , inter alia , when reported prices or costs , including the costs of raw materials and other factors of production , are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention . it is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard should be had , inter alia , to the potential impact of the following : the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership , control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country sacrificing of fact and law an adequate corporate governance ; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs ; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces ; the lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law and a bankruptcy regime that prevents the exercise of property laws ; wage rates are not the result of free bargaining between labour and management ; the absence of a transparent set of laws produces discriminatory effects with regard to joint - ventures and other foreign investment and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives and any other circumstance the commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortions . the existence of significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in sector of the economy of the exporting country should lead automatically to the use of undistorted international , third country or eu prices , costs or benchmarks for each factor of production in the construction of the normal value . however , if an exporting producer from a country that does not meet those conditions clearly demonstrates that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted , those costs should be used in the construction of its normal value . it is further appropriate to provide that the commission services issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector ; for those countries for which a substantial number of anti - dumping cases have been recorded , the report should be completed and adopted before the entry into force of this regulation . the union industry should be consulted during the report drafting process . such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector ; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used . in accordance with its role , the european parliament is to monitor the report drafting process . on the request of the european parliament or in the case of a change of circumstances in a specific country or sector , the commission shall update the report . in any event the european commission should carry out a review of the report every two years .


### it is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation . however , where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low , such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis , including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks . in the light of experience gained in past proceedings , it is appropriate to further clarify that , for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation , due account should be taken of all relevant evidence , including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based , which has been placed on the file , and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment . ### it is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation . however , where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low and do not reflect actual market values , such costs should be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis , including information from other representative markets or from undistorted international prices or benchmarks , including union prices or benchmarks where appropriate . in the light of experience gained in past proceedings , it is appropriate to further clarify that , for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation , due account should be taken of all relevant evidence , including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based , which has been placed on the file , and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment .


### it is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation . however , where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low , such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis , including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks . in the light of experience gained in past proceedings , it is appropriate to further clarify that , for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation , due account should be taken of all relevant evidence , including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based , which has been placed on the file , and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment . ### it is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of reliable records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation . however , where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low , such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis , including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks . in the light of experience gained in past proceedings , it is appropriate to further clarify that , for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation , due account should be taken of all relevant evidence , including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based , which has been placed on the file , and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment .