### texte proposé par la commission different sources of community funding are available to support member states to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production and infrastructure , notably loans and guarantees from the european investment bank or funding from regional , structural or cohesion funds . the european investment bank as well as the community external instruments such as enpi , ipa and dci can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply . ### different sources of community funding are available to support member states to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production and infrastructure , notably loans and guarantees from the european investment bank or funding from regional , structural or cohesion funds . the european investment bank as well as the community external instruments such as enpi , ipa and dci can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply .


### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level . ### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical , geopolitical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , the building of technical junctions , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level .


### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the community . the commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the community and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role . ### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the community . the commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the community and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role . the community should find the means to allow the purchase of gas according the changing needs of member states .


### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . ### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions as well as trans - regional , trans - border gas supply systems and their designated storage facilities , platforms and equipment .


### the preventive action plan shall take into account economic effectiveness , effects on the functioning of the internal energy market and environmental impact . ### the preventive action plan shall take into account cost efficiency , economic effectiveness , effects on the functioning of the internal energy market and environmental impact .


### national regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs of fulfilling the n - 1 standard and the costs of enabling the permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions in their approval of tariffs in line with article 41 of directive [ … / …ec ] . in the case of costs incurred in more than one member state , the national regulatory authorities of all member states concerned shall jointly decide on cost allocation . article 8 of regulation no … / … shall apply . ### national regulatory authorities shall duly take into account the costs of fulfilling the n - 1 standard and the costs of enabling the permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions in their approval of tariffs , in a transparent and detailed manner , reflecting costs incurred in a clear and identifiable way and in line with article 41 of directive [ … / …ec ] . in the case of costs incurred in more than one member state , the national regulatory authorities of all member states concerned and acer shall jointly decide on cost allocation . article 8 of regulation no … / … shall apply .


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission shall declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses a substantial amount of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g that cannot be compensated for through market mechanisms . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it shall declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### in a community emergency , the commission shall coordinate the actions of the competent authorities . in particular the commission shall ensure the exchange of information , ensure the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at member state and regional level in relation to the community level , and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries . the commission may convene a crisis management group composed in particular of representatives of the industry and the member states concerned by the emergency . ### in a community emergency , the commission shall ensure the coordination of the emergency actions of the competent authorities . in particular the commission shall ensure the exchange of information , shall ensure the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at member state and regional level in relation to the community level , and may ensure the coordination of the actions with regard to third countries . the commission may convene a crisis management group composed in particular of representatives of the industry and the member states concerned by the emergency .


### equal treatment should be granted under national law in respect of those branches of social security defined in article 3 of regulation no 883 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the coordination of social security systems . since this directive is without prejudice to provisions included in bilateral agreements , the social security rights enjoyed by third country national intra - corporate transferees on the basis of a bilateral agreement concluded between the member state to which the person has been admitted and his or her country of origin could be strengthened compared to the social security rights which would be granted to the transferee under national law . this directive should not confer more rights than those already provided for in existing union legislation in the field of social security for third - country nationals who have cross - border interests between member states . ### equal treatment should be granted under national law in respect of those branches of social security defined in article 3 of regulation no 883 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the coordination of social security systems . member states may restrict equal treatment where the intra - corporate transferee is protected by being subject to the social security branches in the country of origin or by other means and where according to the legislation of the member state , the person concerned may be exempt from the social security legislation of the host member state . since this directive is without prejudice to provisions included in bilateral agreements , the social security rights enjoyed by third country national intra - corporate transferees on the basis of a bilateral agreement concluded between the member state to which the person has been admitted and his or her country of origin could be strengthened compared to the social security rights which would be granted to the transferee under national law . this directive should not confer more rights than those already provided for in existing union legislation in the field of social security for third - country nationals who have cross - border interests between member states .


### equal treatment should be granted under national law in respect of those branches of social security defined in article 3 of regulation no 883 / 04 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the coordination of social security systems . since this directive is without prejudice to provisions included in bilateral agreements , the social security rights enjoyed by third country national intra - corporate transferees on the basis of a bilateral agreement concluded between the member state to which the person has been admitted and his or her country of origin could be strengthened compared to the social security rights which would be granted to the transferee under national law . this directive should not confer more rights than those already provided for in existing union legislation in the field of social security for third - country nationals who have cross - border interests between member states . ### equal treatment should be granted under national law in respect of those branches of social security defined in article 3 to of regulation no 883 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the coordination of social security systems . since this directive is without prejudice to provisions included in bilateral agreements , the social security rights enjoyed by third country national intra - corporate transferees on the basis of a bilateral agreement concluded between the member state to which the person has been admitted and his or her country of origin could be strengthened compared to the social security rights which would be granted to the transferee under national law . this directive should not confer more rights than those already provided for in existing union legislation in the field of social security for third - country nationals who have cross - border interests between member states .


### ‘ specialist’ means any person possessing uncommon knowledge essential and specific to the host entity , taking account not only of knowledge specific to the host entity , but also of whether the person has a high level of qualification referring to a type of work or trade requiring specific technical knowledge ; ### ‘ specialist’ means any person possessing uncommon knowledge essential and specific to the host entity , taking account not only of knowledge specific to the host entity , but also of whether the person has a higher education qualification referring to a type of work or trade requiring specific technical knowledge ; for a specialist , a higher education qualification means any degree , diploma or other certificate issued by a competent authority . the higher education qualification shall have been obtained upon completion of a higher education programme of at least three years’ duration at an officially recognised higher education institution . in addition to a higher education qualification , at least five years’ relevant professional experience at a level comparable to a higher education qualification shall be required . a specialist shall establish that , for the duration of the transfer , his / her earnings are at least equal to the usual average gross earnings in the relevant sector in the country of assignment . should he / she be transferred on to another country of assignment , this shall be established in respect of that country too . average gross earnings for the year preceding the transfer , as recorded by the competent national authorities , shall be the basis for this . should that not yet be known , the relevant earnings for the year preceding that year may be used as the basis .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall apply from 1 january 2014 .


### the trend towards a digital society provides users with new ways of accessing information and services . the providers of information and services , such as public sector bodies , rely increasingly on the internet in order to produce , collect and provide a wide range of information and services online , which are essential to the public . ### the trend towards a digital society provides users with new ways of accessing information and services . the providers of information and services , such as public sector bodies , rely increasingly on the internet in order to produce , collect and provide a wide range of information and services online , which are essential to the public . in this respect , the security of transmission of information and the protection of personal data are of great importance .


### in its communication ‘ a digital agenda for europe’ the commission announced that public sector websites should be fully accessible by 2015 . ### in its communication ‘ a digital agenda for europe’ , a europe 2020 initiative , the commission announced that public sector websites should be fully accessible by 2015 .


### the fast growing web - accessibility market comprises a range of economic operators such as those developing websites or software tools to create , manage and test web pages , developing user agents such as web browsers and related assistive technologies , implementing certification services and training providers . ### the fast growing web - accessibility market comprises a range of economic operators such as those developing websites or software tools to create , manage and test web pages , developing user agents such as web browsers and related assistive technologies , implementing certification services and training providers . in this respect , of a great importance are the efforts made in the framework of the grand coalition for digital jobs , which is a follow - up to the employment package , and addresses ict specialists and aims to respond to the skills gaps , including literacy and working skills , in the ict sector .


### buyers of websites and related products and services are faced with high prices in service provision or dependence on a single supplier , due to limited competition . suppliers often favour variations of proprietary ' standards ' , hindering later scope for interoperability of user agents , and union - wide ubiquitous access to website contents . fragmentation among national regulations reduces the benefits that could result from sharing experiences with national and international peers in responding to societal and technological developments . ### buyers of websites and related products and services are faced with high prices in service provision or dependence on a single supplier , due to limited competition . suppliers often favour variations of proprietary ' standards ' , hindering later scope for interoperability of user agents , and union - wide ubiquitous access to website contents . fragmentation among national regulations reduces the benefits that could result from sharing experiences with national and international peers in responding to societal and technological developments . vendor lock - in can be avoided by requiring software suppliers to adhere to specific standards and by recommending that customers use software suppliers who publish the source code of their software , which would also prevent spying on public systems . adopting the use of open - source software would make it possible for services and software ordered by a single member state and rated as good to be duplicated in other member states , and would also facilitate the joint development of software , which in turn would improve the interoperability of software , reduce production costs and improve quality . in addition , the publication of source code would promote competition and facilitate competitive tendering , as it would be possible to change service providers without any interruption in the use of services and without any need to completely renew the service . duplication of public online services would also help to take into account people with disabilities and other special categories of user .


### interoperability related to web - accessibility should be based on commonly adopted and used specifications that maximize the compatibility of the web - content with current and future user agents and assistive technologies . more specifically , web - content should provide user agents with a common internal coding of natural language , structures , relations , and sequences , as well as data of any embedded user - interface components . interoperability thus benefits the users , allowing them to employ their user agents ubiquitously to access websites : they might also benefit from greater choice and reduced prices across the union . interoperability would also benefit the suppliers and buyers of web - accessibility related products and services . ### interoperability related to web - accessibility should be based on commonly adopted and used specifications that maximize the compatibility of the web - content with current and future user agents and assistive technologies . more specifically , web - content should provide user agents with a common internal coding of natural language , structures , relations , and sequences , as well as data of any embedded user - interface components . information available from online services should also be accessible through an open application programming interface . an open api will encourage the development of assistive technologies to promote the finding of information and encourage innovation by third parties . interoperability thus benefits the users , allowing them to employ their user agents ubiquitously to access websites : they might also benefit from greater choice and reduced prices across the union . interoperability would also benefit the suppliers and buyers of web - accessibility related products and services .


### as underlined in the digital agenda for europe , public authorities should play their part in promoting markets for online content . governments can stimulate content markets by making public sector information available under transparent , effective and non - discriminatory conditions . this is an important source of potential growth of innovative online services . ### as underlined in the digital agenda for europe , public authorities should play their part in promoting markets for online content . governments can stimulate content markets by making public sector information available under transparent , effective and non - discriminatory conditions . thus public - sector information should be accessible independently of platform . it should also be ensured that public services operate on mobile devices , the number of which is increasing rapidly in the eu as the proportion of mouse - operated terminal devices declines . equal treatment of different operating systems , browsers and devices is an important source of potential growth of innovative terminal and network technologies .


### the conformity with web - accessibility requirements should be continuously monitored from the initial construction of the public sector bodies ' website to all subsequent updates of its content . a harmonised monitoring methodology would cover a way of verifying , on a uniform basis in all members states , the degree of compliance of the website with the requirements for web - accessibility , the collection of representative samples and the periodicity of the monitoring . member states should report annually on the outcome of the monitoring and more generally on the list of actions taken in application of this directive . ### the conformity with web - accessibility requirements should be continuously monitored from the initial construction of the public sector bodies ' website to all subsequent updates of its content . a harmonised monitoring methodology would cover a way of verifying , on a uniform basis in all members states , the degree of compliance of the website with the requirements for web - accessibility , the collection of representative samples and the periodicity of the monitoring . member states should report annually on the outcome of the monitoring and more generally on the list of actions taken in application of this directive , which shall be open to the public .


### in a harmonised framework , the web - developers industry should face fewer barriers to operate in the internal market , while costs for governments and others procuring web - accessibility products and services should be reduced . ### in a harmonised framework , the web - developers industry should face fewer barriers to operate in the internal market , while costs for governments and others procuring web - accessibility products and services should be reduced , which would contribute to economic growth and employment .


### in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , operation and understanding , including adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary , providing an accessible electronic alternative ; ### in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , operation and understanding , including persons with disabilities , and for elderly persons , as well as the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary , providing an accessible electronic alternative ;


### in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies at union and international level . ### in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies at union and international level . different operating systems , browsers and devices must be treated equally . public - sector websites should be accessible independently of platform and by means of mobile devices .


### member states shall cooperate at union level with industry and civil society stakeholders , with facilitation by the commission , in order to review , for the purpose of the annual reporting referred to in article 7 , market and technological developments and progress in web - accessibility and to exchange best practices . ### member states shall cooperate at union level with industry , social partners and civil society stakeholders , with facilitation by the commission , in order to review , for the purpose of the annual reporting referred to in article 7 , market and technological developments and progress in web - accessibility and to exchange best practices . a particular attention should be granted to the competitiveness of companies in the sector , especially of smes , so as no extra burdens are imposed on their functioning .


### the infrastructure charge shall be based on the principle of the recovery of infrastructure costs . the weighted average infrastructure charge shall be related to the construction costs and the costs of operating , maintaining and developing the infrastructure network concerned . the weighted average infrastructure charge may also include a return on capital or a profit margin based on market conditions . ### the infrastructure charge shall be based on the principle of the recovery of infrastructure costs . the weighted average infrastructure charge shall be related to the construction costs and the costs of operating , maintaining and developing the infrastructure network concerned . the weighted average infrastructure charge may also include a return on capital and on a profit margin based on market conditions .


### member states shall determine the use of revenues generated by this directive . the revenues generated from external - cost charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used to benefit the transport sector , to make transport more sustainable and optimise the entire transport system , including the following : facilitating efficient pricing ; reducing road transport pollution at source ; mitigating the effects of road transport pollution at source ; improving the co2 and energy performance of vehicles ; developing alternative infrastructure for transport users and / or expanding current capacity ; optimising logistics ; or improving road safety . ### member states shall determine the use of revenues generated by this directive . to enable the transport network to be developed as a whole , revenue from infrastructure charges or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues shall be used to benefit the transport sector and optimise the entire transport system . the revenues generated from external cost charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used to benefit the transport sector , to make transport more sustainable and optimise the entire transport system , including the following : facilitating efficient pricing ; reducing road transport pollution at source ; mitigating the effects of road transport pollution at source ; improving the co2 and energy performance of vehicles ; developing alternative infrastructure for transport users and / or expanding current capacity on the trans - european transport network ; optimising logistics ; or improving road safety and security . as from the date of transposition of this directive , member states shall be deemed to have fulfilled the provisions of this paragraph if they have in place and implement fiscal and financial support policies which leverage financial support established for the purposes set out in the second subparagraph and which have an equivalent value of the revenues generated from external cost charges . at least 15 % of the revenues generated by the external cost charge and the infrastructure charge in each member state or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues shall be used to financially support projects of common interest on the trans - european transport network . this percentage shall gradually increase over time .


### the registration of motor vehicles registered in another member state is hampered by burdensome registration formalities in the member states , in particular by the obligation to submit these vehicles to complementary tests in order to assess their general condition prior to registration or in order to identify them . therefore , it is necessary to reduce these formalities in order to ensure the free movement of motor vehicles and to reduce the administrative burden for citizens , businesses and registration authorities . especially for citizens or businesses acquiring a motor vehicle registered in another member state , it is appropriate to provide for a simplified registration procedure that includes the recognition of documents and roadworthiness tests issued in another member state and that would organise the administrative cooperation between the competent authorities on the exchange of missing data . ### the registration of motor vehicles registered in another member state is hampered by burdensome registration formalities in the member states , in particular by the obligation to submit these vehicles to complementary tests in order to assess their general condition prior to registration or in order to identify them . therefore , it is necessary to reduce these formalities in order to ensure the free movement of motor vehicles and to reduce the administrative burden for citizens , businesses and registration authorities . especially for citizens or businesses acquiring a motor vehicle registered in another member state , it is appropriate to provide for a simplified registration procedure that includes the recognition of documents and roadworthiness tests issued in another member state and that would organise the administrative cooperation between the competent authorities on the exchange of missing data . particular emphasis needs to be placed on tackling the problem of tampering with odometers , and the impact this is having on consumer confidence in cross - border trade , as well as the impact ' clocking ' is having on road safety .


### this regulation shall apply to the following vehicles : ### this regulation shall apply to registration of the following motor vehicles :


### where the holder of the registration certificate moves his normal residence to another member state , he shall request registration of a vehicle registered in another member state within a period of six months following his arrival . ### where the holder of the registration certificate or the vehicle holder moves his normal residence to another member state , he shall request registration of a vehicle registered in another member state within a period of three months of arrival .


### during the period referred to in the first subparagraph , the use of the vehicle shall not be restricted . ### during the periods referred to in the first and second subparagraphs , the use of the vehicle shall not be restricted for reasons related to the registration of the vehicle .


### where a vehicle registered in another member state is registered , the relevant vehicle registration authority shall immediately report this to the vehicle registration authority of the member state where the vehicle was last registered , in accordance with article 7 . ### where a vehicle registered in one member state is re - registered in a different member state , the relevant vehicle registration authority shall immediately report this to the vehicle registration authority of the member state where the vehicle was last registered , in accordance with article 7 .


### the vehicle registration documents are stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate ownership of the vehicle ; ### the vehicle registration documents are lost or stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate either the ownership of the vehicle or that he is the legitimate holder of the registration documents ;


### the vehicle registration documents are stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate ownership of the vehicle ; ### the vehicle registration documents have been lost or stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate ownership of the vehicle or that he is the legitimate holder of the registration documents ;


### any person that has purchased a vehicle in another member state and where that vehicle does not have a registration certificate may request the vehicle registration authority to issue a temporary registration certificate of a vehicle in view of its transfer to another member state . the temporary registration certificate shall be valid for a period of 30 days . ### any person that has purchased a vehicle in another member state and where that vehicle does not have a registration certificate may request the vehicle registration authority to issue a temporary registration certificate of a vehicle in view of its transfer to another member state . the temporary registration certificate shall be valid for a period of 30 days and recognised by all member states .


### any person that has purchased a vehicle in another member state and where that vehicle does not have a registration certificate may request the vehicle registration authority to issue a temporary registration certificate of a vehicle in view of its transfer to another member state . the temporary registration certificate shall be valid for a period of 30 days . ### any person that has purchased a vehicle in another member state and where that vehicle does not have a registration certificate may request the vehicle registration authority of that member state to issue a temporary registration certificate of a vehicle with a view to its transfer to the member state of residence in order to be registered there . the temporary registration certificate shall be valid for a period of 30 days .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts to lay down the common procedures and specifications for the software application referred to in paragraph 2 , including the format for the data exchanged , the technical procedures for electronic consultation of and access to the national electronic registers , access procedures and security mechanisms . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts to lay down the common procedures and specifications for the software application referred to in paragraph 2 , including the format for the data exchanged , the technical procedures for electronic consultation of and access to the national electronic registers , access procedures and security mechanisms . the commission shall also evaluate regularly the adequacy of the security measures related to the protection of the data exchanged , taking into account technological developments and the evolution of risks . the commission shall adopt implementing acts to update the security measures where necessary . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 .


### the information on the registration of vehicles in the member state of the relevant authority ; ### the information on the procedures related to the registration of vehicles , as well as the documents to be provided in the member state of the relevant authority ;


### the delegation of power referred to in article 10 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 10 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . provided this report has been drawn up , the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such an extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this regulation to the european parliament and the council by [ four years after the entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall , if necessary , submit appropriate proposals with a view to amending this regulation , and aligning other union acts , in particular taking account of the possibilities of further administrative simplification for citizens and businesses . ### the commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this regulation to the european parliament and the council by [ two years after the entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall , if necessary , submit appropriate proposals with a view to amending this regulation , and aligning other union acts , in particular taking account of the possibilities of further administrative simplification for citizens and businesses .


### the commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this regulation to the european parliament and the council by [ four years after the entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall , if necessary , submit appropriate proposals with a view to amending this regulation , and aligning other union acts , in particular taking account of the possibilities of further administrative simplification for citizens and businesses . ### the commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this regulation to the european parliament and the council by [ four years after the entry into force of this regulation ] . the report shall also contain information on national implementation in the various member states . the commission shall , if necessary , submit appropriate proposals with a view to amending this regulation , and aligning other union acts , in particular taking account of the possibilities of further administrative simplification for citizens and businesses .


### the exchange of information shall be carried out by interoperable electronic means without exchange of data involving other databases . this exchange of information shall be conducted in a cost efficient and secure manner and ensure the security and protection of the data transmitted , as far as possible using existing software applications . ### the exchange of information shall be carried out by interoperable electronic means without exchange of data involving other databases . this exchange of information shall be conducted in a cost efficient and secure manner and ensure the security and protection of the data transmitted , as far as possible using existing software applications . the european car and driving licence information system shall be used for the purpose of the current regulation .


### each member state shall bear its costs arising from the administration , use and maintenance of the software application referred to in point 1 . ### each member state shall bear its costs arising from the administration , use and maintenance of the software application referred to in point 1 , without causing additional financial burdens for citizens and businesses .


### in order to ensure coherence between the accession process and the financial and technical assistance provided under this regulation and achieve the objectives of the accession agenda , a common strategic framework for using the instrument for pre - accession assistance should be established by the commission . this framework should define , inter alia , the list of key actions which may be supported under this regulation and the criteria for the allocation of funds . the common strategic framework should constitute the reference framework for the country and multi - country strategy papers . ### in order to ensure coherence between the accession process and the financial and technical assistance provided under this regulation and achieve the objectives of the accession agenda , a common strategic framework for using the instrument for pre - accession assistance should be established by the commission . this framework should define , inter alia , the list of key actions which may be supported under this regulation and the more detailed criteria for the allocation of funds . the common strategic framework should constitute the reference framework for the country and multi - country strategy papers .


### the fight against corruption and organised crime ; ### the fight against corruption and organised crime by focusing more on law enforcement , border controls and border management as well as immigration controls ;


### support for economic , social and territorial development , with a view to a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , inter alia through : ### support for economic , social and territorial development , with a view to a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , refinement of cooperation between member states and candidate or potential candidate countries as well as between those countries , inter alia through :


### when preparing , implementing and monitoring assistance under this regulation , the commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries . the partnership shall involve , as appropriate , competent national , regional and local authorities , economic and social partners , civil society and non - state actors . ### when preparing , implementing and monitoring assistance under this regulation , the commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries . the partnership shall involve the following partners : competent regional , local , urban and other public authorities ; economic and social partners ; bodies representing civil society , non - governmental organisations , and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non - discrimination ; and non - state actors . the partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes . the involvement of those partners shall be in accordance with the european code of conduct .


### assistance under this regulation shall be provided on the basis of country or multi - country indicative strategy papers , established for the duration of the union ' s multi - annual financial framework , by the commission in partnership with the beneficiary country or countries concerned . ### assistance under this regulation shall be provided on the basis of country or multi - country indicative strategy papers , established for the duration of the union ' s multi - annual financial framework , by the commission in partnership with the beneficiary country or countries and the member state or member states concerned and following thorough consultation with the european parliament .


### the strategy papers shall include the indicative allocation of union funds per policy area , as applicable , broken down per year , in line with the criteria set in the ipa common strategic framework referred to in article 5 . the indicative allocation of funds shall duly take account of the needs , absorption capacity and administrative capacity of the beneficiary countries . it shall also allow for addressing emerging needs and include incentives to enhance the performance of the beneficiary countries with regard to the objectives set in the multi - annual indicative strategies . ### the strategy papers shall include the indicative allocation of union funds per policy area , as applicable , broken down per year , in line with the criteria set in the ipa common strategic framework referred to in article 5 . the indicative allocation of funds shall duly take account of the needs , as well as , to a reasonable extent , the absorption capacity and administrative capacity , of the beneficiary countries . it shall also allow for addressing emerging needs and include incentives to enhance the performance of the beneficiary countries with regard to the objectives set in the multi - annual indicative strategies .


### the fund should therefore be established as a comprehensive framework for eu financial support in the field of internal security comprising the instrument established by this regulation as well as the instrument established by regulation … / 2012 / eu establishing as part of the internal security fund , the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management . this comprehensive framework should be complemented by regulation … / 2012 / eu laying down general provisions on the asylum and migration fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management to which this regulation should refer as regards rules on programming , financial management , management and control , clearance of accounts , closure of programmes and reporting and evaluation . ### the fund should therefore be established as a comprehensive framework for eu financial support in the field of internal security comprising the instrument established by this regulation , relating to external borders and visa , as well as the instrument established by regulation . . . / 2012 / eu establishing the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management . these two instruments should function , to the extent possible , with identical delivery mechanisms , as a comprehensive framework , which should be complemented by regulation . . . / 2012 / eu laying down general provisions on the asylum and migration fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management to which this regulation should refer as regards rules on programming , financial management , management and control , clearance of accounts , closure of programmes and reporting and evaluation .


### the instrument should also support the development by the european union of it systems which would equip member states with the tools to manage the movement of third - country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure a better identification and verification of travellers . to this end , a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems , ensuring technical consistency , cost savings and a smooth implementation in the member states . ### the instrument should also support the development by the european union of new , large - scale it systems which would equip member states with the tools to manage the movement of third - country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure more effective identification and verification of travellers , thereby enhancing border security and generating positive economic impacts . to this end , a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems , ensuring technical consistency , cost savings and a smooth implementation in the member states .


### the amounts covered by the eu guarantee in each region should continue to represent ceilings for the eib financing under the eu guarantee and not targets that the eib is required to meet . the ceilings should be evaluated as part of the mid - term review of this decision . ### the amounts covered by the eu guarantee in each region should continue to represent ceilings for the eib financing under the eu guarantee and not targets that the eib is required to meet . the ceilings should be evaluated as part of the mid - term review of this decision . changes to the list of eligible regions and countries in annex iii should be taken into account when adjusting regional ceilings .


### the practical measures for linking the general objectives of the eu guarantee and their implementation are to be set out in regional technical operational guidelines . such guidelines should be consistent with the wider union regional policy framework . the regional technical operational guidelines should be reviewed and further updated following the review of this decision in order to adapt to the developments in the union external policies and priorities . ### the practical measures for linking the general objectives of the eu guarantee and their implementation are to be set out in regional technical operational guidelines . such guidelines should be consistent with the wider union regional policy framework . the regional technical operational guidelines should be reviewed and further updated following the mid - term review of this decision in order to reflect developments in the union external policies and priorities .


### while the eib ' s strength remains its distinctiveness as an investment bank , eib financing operations should contribute to the general principles guiding union external action , as referred to in article 21 of the treaty on european union , of promoting and consolidating democracy and the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms , and to the implementation of international environmental agreements to which the union is a party . in particular , in relation to developing countries , eib financing operations should foster their sustainable economic , social and environmental development , particularly in the most disadvantaged amongst them , their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy , the campaign against poverty , as well as compliance with objectives approved by the union in the context of the united nations and other competent international organisations . while contributing to the implementation of the measures necessary to further the objectives of union development cooperation policy in accordance with article 209 of the treaty , the eib should strive to support indirectly the achievement of the un ' s 2015 millennium development goals in all regions where it is active . ### while the eib ' s strength remains its distinctiveness as an investment bank , eib financing operations should contribute to the general principles guiding union external action , as referred to in article 21 of the treaty on european union , of promoting and consolidating democracy and the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms , the building of partnerships with third countries and to the implementation of international agreements , including environmental agreements to which the union is a party . in particular , the eib should contribute to economic , financial and technical cooperation with third countries in accordance with article 212 tfeu . in relation to developing countries , eib financing operations should foster their sustainable economic , social and environmental development , particularly in the most disadvantaged amongst them , their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy , the campaign against poverty , as well as compliance with objectives approved by the union in the context of the united nations and other relevant international organisations . while contributing to the implementation of the measures necessary to further the objectives of union development cooperation policy in accordance with article 209 of the treaty , the eib should strive to support indirectly the achievement of the un ' s 2015 millennium development goals in all regions where it is active .


### the eib activity under this decision should support the agenda for change proposed by the commission and be coherent with the relevant principles of the european consensus on development and the principles of aid effectiveness outlined in the paris declaration of 2005 , the accra agenda for action of 2008 and the busan partnership agreement of 2011 . furthermore , it should be coherent with the eu strategic framework and action plan on human rights and democracy adopted by the council on 25 june 2012 and international environmental agreements including biodiversity commitments . it should be implemented through a number of concrete measures , in particular by reinforcing the eib ' s capacity to appraise environmental , social and development aspects of investment projects , including human rights and conflict - related risks , and by promoting local consultation with public authorities and civil society . in this context , the eib should implement and further develop its results measurement framework which provides a detailed set of performance indicators measuring the economic , environmental , social , and development impact of its financing operations throughout the lifecycle of the underlying investment . the implementation of the rem should be evaluated as part of the mid - term review of this decision . when carrying out due diligence in respect of an investment project , the eib should , where appropriate and in line with the union ' s social and environmental principles , require the investment project promoter to carry out local consultations and disclose their results to the public . eib financing agreements involving public counterparts should explicitly include the possibility to suspend disbursements in case of revocation of eligibility under this decision of the country in which the investment project takes place . ### the eib activity under this decision should support the agenda for change proposed by the commission and be coherent with the relevant principles of the european consensus on development and the principles of aid effectiveness outlined in the paris declaration of 2005 , the accra agenda for action of 2008 and the busan partnership agreement of 2011 . furthermore , it should be coherent with the eu strategic framework and action plan on human rights and democracy adopted by the council on 25 june 2012 and international environmental agreements including biodiversity commitments . it should be implemented through a number of concrete measures , in particular by reinforcing the eib ' s capacity to appraise economic , environmental , social and development aspects of investment projects , including human rights and conflict - related risks , and by promoting local consultation with public authorities and civil society . in this context , the eib should implement and further develop its results measurement framework which provides a detailed set of performance indicators measuring the economic , environmental , social , and development impact of its financing operations throughout the lifecycle of the underlying investment . the implementation of the rem should be evaluated as part of the mid - term review of this decision . when carrying out due diligence in respect of an investment project , the eib should , where appropriate and in line with the union ' s social and environmental principles , require the investment project promoter to carry out local consultations with all relevant stakeholders and disclose their results to the public . eib financing agreements involving public counterparts should explicitly include the possibility to suspend disbursements in case of revocation of eligibility under this decision of the country in which the investment project takes place .


### at all levels , from upstream strategic planning to downstream investment project development , it should be ensured that eib financing operations comply with and support union external policies and the general objectives set out in this decision . with a view to increasing the coherence of union external action , dialogue on policy and strategy should be further strengthened between the commission and the eib , including the european external action service . the memorandum of understanding to be revised in 2013 to enhance cooperation and early mutual exchange of information between the commission and the eib at operational level should continue to be applied . it is of particular importance to have an early exchange of views between the commission and the eib , including the eeas , as appropriate , in the process of preparing programming documents in order to maximise synergies between their activities . the cooperation in relation to the respect of human rights and conflict prevention issues should also be reinforced . ### at all levels , from upstream strategic planning to downstream investment project development , it should be ensured that eib financing operations comply with and support union external policies and the general objectives set out in this decision . with a view to increasing the coherence of union external action , dialogue on policy and strategy should be further strengthened between the commission and the eib , including the european external action service . the memorandum of understanding to be revised in 2013 to enhance cooperation and early mutual exchange of information between the commission and the eib at operational level should continue to be applied . it is of particular importance to have an early exchange of views between the commission and the eib , including the eeas , as appropriate , in the process of preparing programming documents in order to maximise synergies between their activities . the eib should further promote the practice of locating its field offices in eu delegations to improve this cooperation and share operating costs . the cooperation in relation to the respect of human rights and conflict prevention issues should also be reinforced .


### union external relations should be supported by new instruments from 2014 , including an umbrella regulation establishing common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action . with a view to enhancing the coherence of overall union support in the regions concerned , opportunities should be seized to combine eib financing with union budgetary resources when and as appropriate , in the form of financial instruments provided for in title viii of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 and technical assistance for project preparation and implementation , through the instrument for pre - accession assistance ii , the european neighbourhood instrument , the development cooperation instrument , the partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries , the instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide , the instrument for stability , and the instrument for nuclear safety cooperation . following decision no 1080 / 2011 / eu , the commission established an eu platform for blending in external cooperation with a view to optimising the functioning of mechanisms for the blending of grants and loans outside the union . ### union external relations should be supported by new instruments from 2014 , including an umbrella regulation establishing common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action . with a view to enhancing the coherence of overall union support in the regions concerned , eib financing should be combined with union budgetary resources when and as appropriate , in the form of financial instruments provided for in title viii of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 and technical assistance for project preparation and implementation , through the instrument for pre - accession assistance ii , the european neighbourhood instrument , the development cooperation instrument , the partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries , the instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide , the instrument for stability , and the instrument for nuclear safety cooperation . following decision no 1080 / 2011 / eu , the commission established an eu platform for blending in external cooperation with a view to optimising the functioning of mechanisms for the blending of grants and loans outside the union . the participation of the eib in blending mechanisms should be fully in line with the eu ' s external policy objectives , aid effectiveness principles and transparency .


### in its financing operations outside the union that fall within the scope of this decision , the eib should endeavour further to enhance coordination and cooperation with european financial institutions and international financial institutions , notably those participating in the eu platform for blending in external cooperation . this cooperation includes , where appropriate , cooperation on sector conditionality and mutual reliance on procedures , use of joint co - financing and participation in global initiatives , such as those promoting aid coordination and effectiveness . such coordination and cooperation should strive to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap . the tripartite memorandum of understanding between the commission , the eib group and the european bank for reconstruction and development in respect of cooperation outside the union , which allows the eib group and the ebrd to act in a complementary way by relying on their respective comparative advantages , was updated in 2012 to cover the extension of ebrd ' s geographical scope to the mediterranean region and should continue to be applied . the principles set out in this decision should also be applied when eib financing is implemented through cooperation agreements with other european financial institutions and international financial institutions . ### in its financing operations outside the union that fall within the scope of this decision , the eib should endeavour further to enhance coordination and cooperation with european financial institutions and international financial institutions , notably those participating in the eu platform for blending in external cooperation . this cooperation includes , where appropriate , cooperation on sector conditionality and mutual reliance on procedures , use of joint co - financing and participation in global initiatives , such as those promoting aid coordination and effectiveness . such coordination and cooperation should strive to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap . cooperation should be firmly based on the principle of reciprocity . the tripartite memorandum of understanding between the commission , the eib group and the european bank for reconstruction and development in respect of cooperation outside the union , which allows the eib group and the ebrd to act in a complementary way by relying on their respective comparative advantages , was updated in 2012 to cover the extension of ebrd ' s geographical scope to the mediterranean region and should continue to be applied . the principles set out in this decision should also be applied when eib financing is implemented through cooperation agreements with other european , multi - and bilateral , financial institutions and international financial institutions , including regarding consistency with eu external policy objectives , aid effectiveness principles and transparency .


### the eib should be encouraged to increase its operations and to diversify its operations outside the union without recourse to the eu guarantee so that the use of the eu guarantee can be focused on countries and investment projects with poor access to the market , taking into account debt sustainability considerations , where the eu guarantee therefore provides greater added value . consequently , and always with the aim of supporting the objectives of the union external policies , the eib should be encouraged to lend at its own risk , including in support of union economic interests , in countries and in favour of investment projects having a sufficient creditworthiness according to the assessment of the eib and taking into account its own risk absorption capacity . ### the eib should be encouraged to increase its operations and to diversify its operations outside the union without recourse to the eu guarantee so that the use of the eu guarantee can be focused on countries and investment projects with poor access to the market , taking into account debt sustainability considerations , where the eu guarantee therefore provides greater added value . the eib should be encouraged to focus its operations where it can have the highest impact in terms of sustainable economic , social and environmental development . consequently , and always with the aim of supporting the objectives of the union external policies , the eib should be encouraged to lend at its own risk , including in support of union economic interests , in countries and in favour of investment projects having a sufficient creditworthiness according to the assessment of the eib and taking into account its own risk absorption capacity .


### the eib should expand the range of innovative financial instruments it offers , including by focusing more on developing guarantee instruments . moreover , the eib should actively seek to participate in risk sharing instruments and debt capital market financing of projects with stable and predictable cash flow generation . in particular , it should consider supporting debt capital market instruments issued or granted for the benefit of an investment project carried out in the eligible countries . in addition , the eib should increase its provision of loans in local currencies and issue bonds in local markets , provided that beneficiary countries put in place the necessary structural reforms , in particular in the financial sector , as well as other measures to facilitate eib activities . ### the eib should expand the range of innovative financial instruments it offers , including by focusing more on developing guarantee instruments . moreover , the eib should actively seek to participate in risk sharing instruments and debt capital market financing of projects with stable and predictable cash flow generation . in particular , it should consider supporting debt capital market instruments issued or granted for the benefit of an investment project carried out in the eligible countries . in addition , the eib should increase its provision of loans in local currencies and issue bonds in local markets , provided that beneficiary countries put in place the necessary structural reforms , in particular in the financial sector , as well as other measures to facilitate eib activities . the eib should explore opportunities for cooperation with the commission and the eeas to support local authorities in carrying out the necessary reforms in their financial sector .


### the eib financing operations in support of union external policies should continue to be conducted in accordance with the principles of sound banking practice . they should continue to be managed in accordance with the eib ' s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and compliance with the eib ' s statement on social and environmental standards , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the court of auditors and the european anti - fraud office . in its financing operations the eib should adequately implement its policies towards weakly regulated or non - cooperative jurisdictions in order to contribute to the international fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and money - laundering . ### the eib financing operations in support of union external policies should continue to be conducted in accordance with the principles of sound banking practice . they should continue to be managed in accordance with the eib ' s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and compliance with the eib ' s statement on social and environmental standards , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the court of auditors and the european anti - fraud office . in its financing operations the eib should adequately implement its policies towards weakly regulated or non - cooperative jurisdictions in order to contribute to the international fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and money - laundering . the eib should also , as far as possible , increase the diversification of its financial partners in the countries in which it operates and encourage the establishment of public - private partnerships .


### if , on expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 4 , the european parliament and the council have not adopted a decision granting a new eu guarantee to the eib against losses under its financing operations outside the union , that period shall be automatically extended by six months . ### if , on expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 4 , the european parliament and the council have not adopted a decision granting a new eu guarantee to the eib against losses under its financing operations outside the union , that period shall be automatically extended by twelve months . the commission shall present its proposal for a decision for a new guarantee no less than 18 months in advance of the expiry of this guarantee .


### eib financing operations supporting the objectives provided for in paragraph 1 may include support to investment projects by smes from the union . ### eib financing operations supporting the objectives provided for in paragraph 1 may include support to investment projects by smes from the union . the eib shall aim at strengthening the local private sector in beneficiary countries .


### the commission shall update , together with the eib , the existing regional technical operational guidelines for eib financing operations within one year following the adoption of this decision . ### the commission shall update , together with the eib and in close cooperation with the eeas , the existing regional technical operational guidelines for eib financing operations within one year following the adoption of this decision .


### eib financing operations shall be carried out , where appropriate , in cooperation with other european financial institutions and international financial institutions in order to maximise synergies , cooperation and efficiency , to develop jointly innovative financial instruments , to ensure prudent and reasonable sharing of risks and coherent investment project and sector conditionality , and in order to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap . ### eib financing operations shall be carried out , where appropriate , in cooperation with other european multilateral and bilateral financial institutions , international financial institutions and regional development banks in order to maximise synergies , cooperation and efficiency , to develop jointly innovative financial instruments , to ensure prudent and reasonable sharing of risks and coherent investment project and sector conditionality , and in order to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap .


### in addition to the ex - ante assessment of development - related aspects , the eib shall monitor the implementation of financing operations . in particular , it shall require the project promoters to carry out thorough monitoring during project implementation until completion , inter alia , on the development , environmental and human rights impact of the investment project . the eib shall verify the information provided by the project promoters . ### in addition to the ex - ante assessment of development - related aspects , the eib shall monitor the implementation of financing operations . in particular , it shall require the project promoters to carry out thorough monitoring during project implementation until completion , inter alia , on the economic , development , social , environmental and human rights impact of the investment project . the eib shall systematically verify the information provided by the project promoters and make it publicly available after signature if the promoter agrees . where possible , completion reports shall be issued for projects covered by eu guarantees .


### for the purposes of the commission ' s reporting referred to in paragraph 1 , the eib shall provide the commission with yearly reports on eib financing operations carried out under this decision including all necessary elements allowing the commission to report in accordance with paragraph 1 . the eib may also provide to the commission additional information relevant for the council and the european parliament to have a comprehensive overview of eib external activity . ### for the purposes of the commission ' s reporting referred to in paragraph 1 , the eib shall provide the commission with yearly reports on eib financing operations carried out under this decision and their contribution to the general principles guiding the union ' s external action including all necessary elements allowing the commission to report in accordance with paragraph 1 . the eib may also provide to the commission additional information relevant for the council and the european parliament to have a comprehensive overview of eib external activity .


### the eib shall provide the commission , at least on a yearly basis , an indicative multiannual programme of the planned volume of signatures of eib financing operations , so as to ensure compatibility of the eib ' s forecast financing with the ceilings established in this decision and for the commission to ensure appropriate budgetary planning for provisioning the guarantee fund . the commission shall take account of this forecast when preparing the draft budget . ### the eib shall provide the commission , at least on a yearly basis , an indicative multiannual programme of the planned volume of signatures of eib financing operations , so as to ensure compatibility of the eib ' s forecast financing with the ceilings established in this decision and for the commission to ensure appropriate budgetary planning for provisioning the guarantee fund . the commission shall take account of this forecast when preparing the draft budget . on the basis of the annual reporting by the eib , the commission shall present each year to the council and the european parliament its own evaluation and suggest , if necessary , ways of improving compliance . an evaluation of this reporting , including ways to improve it , shall be provided during the mid - term review .


### the eib shall continue to provide the european parliament , the council and the commission with all its independent evaluation reports which assess the practical results achieved by the specific activities of the eib under this decision and other external mandates . ### the eib shall continue to systematically provide the european parliament , the council and the commission with all its independent evaluation reports which assess the practical results achieved by the specific activities of the eib under this decision and other external mandates .


### all eib financing operations carried out under this decision , in particular indicating whether an investment project is covered by the eu guarantee ; ### all eib financing operations carried out under this decision , in particular indicating whether an investment project is covered by the eu guarantee and how it contributes to the goals of the external action of the union , noting in particular its economic , social and environmental impact ;


### where the commission makes any payment under the eu guarantee , the eib shall , in the name and on behalf of the commission , pursue the recovery of claims for the amounts paid . ### where the commission makes any payment under the eu guarantee , the eib shall , in the name and on behalf of the eu , pursue the recovery of claims for the amounts paid .


### the eib shall inform olaf immediately when , at any stage of the preparation , implementation or closure of projects subject to the eu guarantee , it detects a potential case of fraud , corruption or other illegal activity that may affect the financial interests of the eu . ### the eib shall inform olaf immediately when , at any stage of the preparation , implementation or closure of projects subject to the eu guarantee , it detects a potential case of fraud , corruption or other illegal activity that may affect the financial interests of the eu or of the member states .


### by 31 december 2017 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a mid - term report evaluating the implementation of this decision in the first years accompanied , where appropriate , by a proposal for its amendment . the report shall draw upon an external evaluation and contribution from the eib . ### by 31 december 2016 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a mid - term report evaluating the implementation of this decision in the first years accompanied , where appropriate , by a proposal for its amendment . the report shall draw upon an external evaluation and contribution from the eib .


### neighbourhood and partnership countries : eur 12 400 000 000 , broken down into the following indicative sub - ceilings : mediterranean countries : eur 8 400 000 000 ; eastern europe , southern caucasus and russia : eur 4 000 000 000 ; ### neighbourhood and partnership countries : eur 12 400 000 000 , broken down into the following indicative sub - ceilings : mediterranean countries : eur 7 900 000 000 ; eastern europe , southern caucasus and russia : eur 4 500 000 000 ;


### within the overall fixed ceiling , the eib shall , where appropriate , request the commission to agree to reallocate an amount of up to 20 % of the sub - regional ceilings within regions and up to 10 % of the regional ceilings between regions . ### within the overall fixed ceiling , the eib may , where appropriate , ask the commission to agree to reallocate an amount of up to 20 % of the sub - regional ceilings within regions and up to 20 % of the regional ceilings between regions . the decision to permit or deny the reallocation shall be taken through a delegated act and , if permitted , needs to be confirmed by the eib ' s governing body .


### the commission shall , by means of delegated acts pursuant to article 38a , decide on measures implementing the prohibition on the use of gmos and products produced from or by gmos . ### for the purpose of the prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 , the vendor declaration confirming that the products supplied have not been produced from or by gmos shall be drawn up using the model established by the commission , by means of delegated acts pursuant to article 38a .


### in order to better take account of the expectations of consumers regarding the quality of organic products and to ensure the adequate application of rules by the authorities , bodies and operators concerned and the proper functioning of the single market and trade , the commission shall , by means of delegated acts , adopt specific rules , measures and conditions necessary for the application of this regulation , including the specific definitions related to its scope , subject to the objectives and principles laid down in title ii , for the following : ### in order to better take account of the expectations of consumers regarding the quality of organic products and to ensure the adequate application of rules by the authorities , bodies and operators concerned and the proper functioning of the single market and trade , the commission shall , by means of delegated acts , adopt specific rules , measures and conditions necessary for the application of this regulation , subject to the objectives and principles laid down in title ii , for the following :


### in order to enhance the coherence of the mandate , strengthen the focus of the eib external financing activity on supporting eu policies , and for the maximum benefit of beneficiaries , this decision should set out horizontal high - level objectives in the mandate for eib financing operations across all eligible countries , building on the comparative strengths of the eib in areas where it has a well - proven track record . in all regions covered by this decision , the eib should thus finance projects in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation , social and economic infrastructure ) , and local private sector development , in particular in support of small and medium - sized enterprises . within these areas , regional integration among partner countries , including economic integration between pre - accession countries , neighbouring countries and the eu , should be an underlying objective for eib financing operations . ### in order to enhance the coherence of the mandate , strengthen the focus of the eib external financing activity on supporting eu policies , and for the maximum benefit of beneficiaries , this decision should set out horizontal high - level objectives in the mandate for eib financing operations across all eligible countries , building on the comparative strengths of the eib in areas where it has a well - proven track record . in all regions covered by this decision , the eib should thus finance projects to develop the local private sector , in particular in support of small and medium - sized enterprises , and projects in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation , social and economic infrastructure ) . within these areas , regional integration among partner countries , including economic integration between pre - accession countries , neighbouring countries and the eu , should be an underlying objective for eib financing operations .


### moreover , eib financing operations should contribute to the general principles guiding the eu ' s external action , as referred to in article 21 of the treaty on the european union , of promoting and consolidating democracy and the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms , and to the implementation of international environmental agreements to which the eu is a party . in relation to developing countries in particular , eib financing operations should foster : sustainable economic , social and environmental development of these countries , particularly in the most disadvantaged amongst them ; their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy ; the campaign against poverty ; as well as compliance with objectives approved by the eu in the context of the united nations and other competent international organisations . the eib should gradually build up appropriate means to adequately meet these requirements . ### moreover , eib financing operations should contribute to the general principles guiding the eu ' s external action , as referred to in article 21 of the treaty on the european union , such as promoting and consolidating democracy and the rule of law , human rights and fundamental freedoms , and ensuring compliance with objectives approved by the eu in the context of the united nations and other competent international organisations , and the obligations deriving from international environmental agreements to which the eu is a party . in relation to developing countries in particular , eib financing operations should foster : sustainable economic , social and environmental development of these countries , with the main aim of eradicating poverty ; and their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy . the eib should gradually build up appropriate means to adequately meet these requirements .


### under this decision , the eib should increase its development orientation in close coordination with the commission and following the principles of the european consensus on development . this should be implemented through a number of concrete measures , in particular by reinforcing its capacity to appraise social and development aspects of projects , including human rights and conflict related risks , and by promoting local consultation . moreover , it should increase its focus on sectors where it has sound expertise from financing operations within the eu and which will further the development of the country in question , such as environmental infrastructure including water and sanitation , sustainable transportation and climate change mitigation , particularly in renewable energy . the eib should also progressively strengthen its activity in support of health and education as well as of climate change adaptation , where appropriate working in cooperation with other international finance institutions and european bilateral finance institutions . this will require access to concessional resources and a progressive increase in human resources devoted to eib external activities . eib activity should also be complementary to eu objectives and priorities relating to institution building and sector reforms . finally , the eib should define performance indicators which are linked to development aspects of the projects and their results . ### under this decision , the eib should increase its development orientation , following the principles of the european consensus on development , in close coordination with the commission and under the democratic scrutiny of the european parliament . this should be implemented through a number of concrete measures , in particular by reinforcing its capacity to appraise social and development aspects of projects , including human rights and conflict related risks , and by promoting local consultation . moreover , it should increase its focus on sectors where it has sound expertise from financing operations within the eu and which will further the development of the country in question , such as environmental infrastructure including water and sanitation , sustainable transportation and climate change mitigation , particularly in renewable energy . the eib should also progressively strengthen its activity in support of health and education as well as of climate change adaptation , where appropriate working in cooperation with other international finance institutions and european bilateral finance institutions . this will require access to concessional resources and an increase in specialised human resources devoted to eib external activities . eib activity should also be complementary to eu objectives and priorities relating to institution building and sector reforms . finally , the eib should define performance indicators which are linked to development aspects of the projects and their results .


### the practical measures for linking the general mandate objectives and their implementation will be set out in regional operational guidelines developed by the commission together with the eib , in consultation with the eeas on policy issues , appropriate . these guidelines should take as a starting point the wider eu policy framework for each region , reflect eu country strategies and aim to ensure that eib financing is complementary to corresponding eu assistance policies , programmes and instruments in the different regions . the guidelines should be provided to the european parliament and council in the framework of the annual reporting exercise on the eib external mandate of the commission . ### the practical measures for linking the general mandate objectives and their implementation will be set out in regional operational guidelines developed by the commission together with the eib , in consultation with the eeas on policy issues , appropriate . these guidelines should take as a starting point the wider eu policy framework for each region , reflect eu country strategies and aim to ensure that eib financing is complementary to corresponding eu assistance policies , programmes and instruments in the different regions . the guidelines will be provided to the european parliament and council in the framework of the annual reporting exercise on the eib external mandate of the commission .


### the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall , in particular , serve as the basis for the drawing up of reports by the commission on the situation of agriculture and of agricultural markets as well as on farm incomes in the union . those reports shall be made publicly available . ” ### “3 . the data obtained pursuant to this regulation shall , in particular , serve as the basis for the drawing up of reports by the commission on the situation of agriculture and of agricultural markets as well as on farm incomes in the union . those reports shall be made publicly available . the reports must also be made publicly available by the relevant member state administrations . ”


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the accreditation of the paying agencies and coordinating bodies , the content of the farm advisory system , the measures to be financed by union budget under public intervention and the valuation of the operations in connection with public intervention , the reductions and suspension of the reimbursements to the member states , the compensation between expenditure and revenues under the funds , the recovery of debts , the penalties applied to beneficiaries in case of non - compliance with the eligibility conditions , in respect of rules on securities , on the functioning of the integrated administration and control system , of the measures excluded from the scrutiny of transactions , the penalties applied under cross compliance , the rules on maintenance of permanent grassland , the rules on the operative event and the exchange rate to be used by the member states not using the euro and in respect of the content of the common evaluation framework of the measures adopted under the cap . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the accreditation of the paying agencies and coordinating bodies , the measures to be financed by union budget under public intervention and the valuation of the operations in connection with public intervention , the reductions and suspension of the reimbursements to the member states , the compensation between expenditure and revenues under the funds , the recovery of debts , the penalties applied to beneficiaries in case of non - compliance with the eligibility conditions , in respect of rules on securities , on the functioning of the integrated administration and control system , of the measures excluded from the scrutiny of transactions , the penalties applied under cross compliance , the rules on maintenance of permanent grassland , the rules on the operative event and the exchange rate to be used by the member states not using the euro and in respect of the content of the common evaluation framework of the measures adopted under the cap . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the accreditation of the paying agencies and coordinating bodies , the content of the farm advisory system , the measures to be financed by union budget under public intervention and the valuation of the operations in connection with public intervention , the reductions and suspension of the reimbursements to the member states , the compensation between expenditure and revenues under the funds , the recovery of debts , the penalties applied to beneficiaries in case of non - compliance with the eligibility conditions , in respect of rules on securities , on the functioning of the integrated administration and control system , of the measures excluded from the scrutiny of transactions , the penalties applied under cross compliance , the rules on maintenance of permanent grassland , the rules on the operative event and the exchange rate to be used by the member states not using the euro and in respect of the content of the common evaluation framework of the measures adopted under the cap . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the accreditation of the paying agencies and coordinating bodies , the content of the farm advisory system , the measures to be financed by union budget under public intervention and the valuation of the operations in connection with public intervention , the reductions and suspension of the reimbursements to the member states , the compensation between expenditure and revenues under the funds , the recovery of debts , the penalties applied to beneficiaries in case of non - compliance with the eligibility conditions , in respect of rules on securities , on the functioning of the integrated administration and control system , of the measures excluded from the scrutiny of transactions , the penalties applied under cross compliance , the rules on maintenance of permanent grassland , the rules on the operative event and the exchange rate to be used by the member states not using the euro and in respect of the content of the common evaluation framework of the measures adopted under the cap . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . the court of auditors may provide an opinion on these delegated acts on request of either the european parliament or the council under article 287 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### each measure under the cap should be subject to monitoring and evaluation in order to improve its quality and demonstrate its achievements . in this context a list of indicators should be determined and the impact of the cap policy assessed by the commission in relation to policy objectives . the commission should set up a framework for a common monitoring and evaluation ensuring among others that relevant data , including information from member states is available on a timely manner . in so doing it should take into account the data needs and synergies between potential data sources . moreover , the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions : a budget for europe 2020 - part ii stated that the climate related expenditure in the overall union budget should increase to at least 20% , with contribution from different policies . the commission should therefore be able to assess the impact of the union ' s support in the framework of the cap to climate objectives . ### each measure under the cap should be subject to monitoring and evaluation in order to improve its quality and demonstrate its achievements . in this context a list of indicators with baseline and target levels should be determined and the impact of the cap policy assessed by the commission in relation to policy objectives . the commission should set up a framework for a common monitoring and evaluation ensuring among others that relevant data , including information from member states is available on a timely manner . in so doing it should take into account the data needs and synergies between potential data sources . moreover , the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions : a budget for europe 2020 - part ii stated that the climate related expenditure in the overall union budget should increase to at least 20% , with contribution from different policies . the commission should therefore be able to assess the impact of the union ' s support in the framework of the cap to climate objectives .