### in order to streamline and simplify the funding landscape and create additional opportunities for synergies through integrated funding approaches , the actions which were supported by the fund for european aid to the most deprived , the european union programme for employment and social innovation and the programme for the union ' s action in the field of health should be integrated into one esf + . the esf + should therefore include three strands : the esf + strand under shared management , the employment and social innovation strand , and the health strand . this should contribute to reducing the administrative burden linked to the management of different funds , in particular for member states , whilst maintaining simpler rules for simpler operations such as the distribution of food and / or basic material assistance . ### in order to streamline and simplify the funding landscape , increase flexibility and create additional opportunities for synergies through integrated funding approaches , the actions which were supported by the fund for european aid to the most deprived , the european union programme for employment and social innovation and the programme for the union ' s action in the field of health should be integrated into one esf + . the esf + should therefore include three strands : the esf + strand under shared management , the employment and social innovation strand , and the health strand . this should contribute to reducing the administrative burden linked to the management of different funds , in particular for member states and beneficiaries , whilst maintaining simpler rules for simpler operations such as the distribution of food and / or basic material assistance .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through education , training and employment policies and active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment , entrepreneurship and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to support workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### as a main european instrument relating to employment and skills , the esf + should be able to contribute to social , economic and territorial cohesion throughout europe . in order to do so , it should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + is the eu ' s main employment instrument , helping to promote and consolidate pan - european social , economic and territorial cohesion , and should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness , accessibility and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications .


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ and local and regional authorities’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and to promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies , strategies and measures targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , people with disabilities , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of public employment services and social protection systems , with a view in particular to promoting their effectiveness and accessibility .


### the esf + should contribute to the reduction of poverty by supporting national schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived . with a view that at union level at least 4% of the resources of the esf + strand under shared management supports the most deprived , member states should allocate at least 2% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to address the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact , such as homelessness , child poverty and food deprivation . due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients , it is necessary that simpler rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived . ### the esf + should contribute to the reduction of poverty by supporting national schemes aiming to alleviate food and material deprivation and promote social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion and the most deprived . with a view that at union level at least 4% of the resources of the esf + strand under shared management supports the most deprived , member states should allocate at least 2% of their national resources of the esf + strand under shared management to address the forms of extreme poverty with the greatest social exclusion impact , such as homelessness , child poverty and food deprivation . due to the nature of the operations and the type of end recipients , it is necessary that simpler rules apply to support which addresses material deprivation of the most deprived . at the same time , the involvement of specialised ngos and organisations representing people at risk of poverty and social exclusion is also important in the process of developing and implementing specific programmes .


### the esf + should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment , social inclusion , healthcare and long - term care , and education and training . in order to strengthen alignment with the european semester , member states should allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the esf + strand under shared management to implement relevant country - specific recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments falling within the scope of the esf + . the commission and the member states should ensure coherence , coordination and complementarity between the shared - management and health strands of esf + and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . in particular , the commission and the member state should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof . ### the esf + should support policy and system reforms in the fields of employment , social inclusion , healthcare and long - term care , and education and training . in order to strengthen alignment with the european semester , member states should allocate an appropriate amount of their resources of the esf + strand under shared management to implement relevant country - specific recommendations relating to structural challenges which it is appropriate to address through multiannual investments falling within the scope of the esf + . the commission and the member states should ensure coherence , coordination and complementarity between the shared - management and health strands of esf + and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , as well as the european pillar of social rights . in particular , the commission and the member state should ensure , in all stages of the process , effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency , coherence , complementarity and synergy among sources of funding , including technical assistance thereof .


### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf + depends on good governance and partnership between all actors at the relevant territorial levels and the socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and civil society . it is therefore essential that member states encourage the participation of social partners and civil society in the implementation of the esf + under shared management . ### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf + depends on good governance and partnership between the eu institutions and local , regional and national authorities and socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and civil society . it is therefore essential that member states also encourage the participation of the social partners and civil society in the implementation of the esf + under shared management .


### keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health , health inequalities , quality of life , productivity , competitiveness and inclusiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . the commission has been committed to help member states to reach their sustainable development goals , in particular sdg 3 ' ensure healthy lives and promote well - being for all at all ages ' . 17 . _________________ 17 com 739 final ### keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have long - term positive effects on health , health inequalities , quality of life , active participation in society , productivity , competitiveness and inclusiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . the commission has been committed to help member states to reach their sustainable development goals , in particular sdg 3 ' ensure healthy lives and promote well - being for all at all ages”17 . _________________ 17 com 739 final


### ' accompanying measures ' means activities provided in addition to the distribution of food and / or basic material assistance with the aim of addressing social exclusion such as referring to and providing social services or advice on managing a household budget ; ### ' accompanying measures ' means activities provided in addition to the distribution of food and / or basic material assistance with the aim of addressing poverty and social exclusion such as referring to and providing social services or advice on managing a household budget ;


### the esf + aims to support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 . ### the esf + aims to support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 , and with the rights set out in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , helping to strengthen the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the eu .


### improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems , to support acquisition of key competences including digital skills ; ### improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems , to support acquisition of key competences including entrepreneurial and digital skills , and also to facilitate the transition from studying to finding employment ;


### fostering active inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation , and improving employability ; ### fostering active social inclusion with a view to promoting equal opportunities and active participation , and improving employability ;


### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ; ### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising public employment services and social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ;


### directive 2000 / 13 / ec6 of the european parliament and of the council does not apply to business to business relations . since the products covered by this directive are not meant to be sold to the final consumer but only from business to business for the preparation of food products , it is appropriate to maintain , adapt to the current legal framework and simplify the specific rules already included in directive 83 / 417 / eec . those rules provide for the information to be provided for those products in order to allow the food business operators , on the one hand , to avail of the information they need for the labelling of the final products , for example when it comes to allergens , and on the other hand to avoid that those products can be confused with similar products not meant for human consumption . ____________________ 6 directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 20 march 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the labelling , presentation and advertising of foodstuffs ### under regulation no 1169 / 20116 of the european parliament and of the council , sufficient information is to be provided in business to business relations in order to ensure the presence and accuracy of food information for the final consumer . since the products covered by this directive are not meant to be sold to the final consumer but only from business to business for the preparation of food products , it is appropriate to maintain , adapt to the current legal framework and simplify the specific rules already included in directive 83 / 417 / eec . those rules provide for the information to be provided for those products in order to allow the food business operators , on the one hand , to avail of the information they need for the labelling of the final products , for example when it comes to allergens , and on the other hand to avoid that those products can be confused with similar products not meant for human consumption . ____________________ 6 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers


### regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council13 provides for the definition of processing aids referred to as technological adjuvants in directive 83 / 417 / eec . consequently , this directive should use the term ‘ processing aids’ instead of ’technological adjuvants’ . __________________ 13 regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food additives . ### regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council provides for the definition of processing aids referred to as technological adjuvants in directive 83 / 417 / eec . consequently , this directive should use the terms ' food additives ' and ' processing aids ' instead of ' technological adjuvants ' in line with the codex alimentarius standard for edible casein products . __________________ 13 regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food additives .


### regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council7 provides for the definition of processing aids referred to as technological adjuvants in directive 83 / 417 / eec . consequently , this directive should use the term ‘ processing aids’ instead of ‘ technological adjuvants’ . ____________________ 7 regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food additives . ### regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council7 provides for the definition of processing aids referred to as technological adjuvants in directive 83 / 417 / eec . consequently , this directive should use the term ‘ processing aids’ instead of ‘ technological adjuvants’ in line with the codex alimentarius standard for edible casein products . ____________________ 7 regulation no 1333 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on food additives .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ … + ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ____________________ + oj : please insert the date of entry into force of this directive .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 31 march 2015 at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by [ . . . + ] . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ____________________ + oj : please insert the date of six months after the entry into force of this directive .


### minimum content of milk protein casein , calculated on the dried extract 88% by weight ### minimum content of milk protein casein , calculated on an as - is basis 88% by weight


### to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area . ### to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness , to foster economic growth , increase the quality of citizens ' life and create jobs ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area .


### the conception and design of the programme should respond to the need for establishing a critical mass of supported activities , throughout the eu union and through international cooperation , in line with the un sustainable development goals . programme implementation should reinforce the pursuit of this aim . ### the conception and design of the programme should respond to the need for establishing a critical mass of supported activities , throughout the european union , with balanced roles of research , academia and industry , and through targeted international cooperation , safeguarding balanced participation of all member states in the programme , in line with the un sustainable development goals . programme implementation should reinforce the pursuit of this aim .


### the programme should maintain a balanced approach between bottom - up and top - down funding , according to the nature of the research and innovation communities that are engaged , the types and purpose of the activities carried out and the impacts that are sought . the mix of these factors should determine the choice of approach for the respective parts of the programme , all of which contribute to all of the programme’s general and specific objectives . ### the programme should maintain a balanced approach between bottom - up and top - down funding , according to the nature of the research and innovation communities that are engaged , the types and purpose of the activities carried out and the impacts that are sought . the mix of these factors should determine the choice of approach for the respective parts of the programme , all of which contribute to all of the programme’s general and specific objectives . the balance between basic and applied research should be ensured .


### the pillar ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' should be established through clusters of research and innovation activities , in order to maximise integration across the respective work areas while securing high and sustainable levels of impact in relation to the resources that are expended . it will encourage cross - disciplinary , cross - sectoral , cross - policy and cross - border collaboration in pursuit of the un sdgs and the competitiveness of the union ' s industries therein . ### the pillar ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' should be established through clusters of research and innovation activities , in order to maximise integration across the respective work areas while securing high and sustainable levels of eu impact in relation to the resources that are expended . it will encourage cross - disciplinary , cross - sectoral , cross - policy and cross - border collaboration in pursuit of the un sdgs and the competitiveness of the union ' s industries therein as well as significant reduction of eu r&i divide and participation gap in the programme . the activities under this pillar should cover the full range of research and innovation activities such as basic and applied research , development , piloting , demonstration , and support for public procurement , pre - normative research and standard setting , and market uptake of innovations to ensure that europe stays at the cutting - edge or research in strategically defined priorities .


### it is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation , digitisation and decarbonisation , notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow ' s business . the programme ' s actions should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . this will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and eu state aid rules , avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market . ### it is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation , digitisation and decarbonisation , notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow ' s business . the programme ' s actions should be used to boost investments without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear european added value . this will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and eu state aid rules , avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market .


### the commission ' s communication on the interim evaluation of horizon 2020 2 final ) has provided a set of recommendations for this programme , including its rules for participation and dissemination , building on the lessons learnt from the previous programme as well as input from eu institutions and stakeholders . those recommendations include to invest more ambitiously in order to reach critical mass and maximise impact ; to support breakthrough innovation ; to prioritise union research and innovation investments in areas of high added value , notably through mission - orientation , citizen involvement and wide communication ; to rationalise the union funding landscape , including by streamlining the range of partnership initiatives and co - funding schemes ; the development of more and concrete synergies between different union funding instruments , notably with the aim of helping to mobilise under - exploited r&i potential across the union ; to strengthen international cooperation and reinforce openness to third countries ' participation ; and to continue simplification based on implementation experiences from horizon 2020 . ### the commission ' s communication on the interim evaluation of horizon 2020 2 final ) and the european parliament resolution of 13 june 2017 on the assessment of horizon 2020 implementation in view of its interim evaluation and the framework programme 9 proposal ) have provided a set of recommendations for this programme , including its rules for participation and dissemination , building on the lessons learnt from the previous programme as well as input from eu institutions and stakeholders . those recommendations include to invest more ambitiously in order to reach critical mass and maximise impact ; to support breakthrough innovation ; to prioritise union research and innovation investments in areas of high added value , notably through mission - orientation , citizen involvement and wide communication ; to rationalise the union funding landscape in order to fully use the rdi potential of all member states , including by streamlining the range of partnership initiatives and co - funding schemes ; the development of more and concrete synergies between different union funding instruments , notably with the aim of helping to mobilise under - exploited r&i potential across the union ; to better involve research infrastructures financed by the eu , especially from erdf , into the programme’s projects , to strengthen international cooperation and reinforce openness to third countries ' participation while safeguarding eu interest and balanced participation of all member states in the programme ; and to continue simplification based on implementation experiences from horizon 2020 .


### the programme should seek synergies with other union programmes , from their design and strategic planning , to project selection , management , communication , dissemination and exploitation of results , to monitoring , auditing and governance . with a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of union funding , transfers from other union programmes to horizon europe activities can take place . in such cases they will follow horizon europe rules . ### the programme should seek synergies with other union programmes , from their design and strategic planning , to project selection , management , communication , dissemination and exploitation of results , to monitoring , auditing and governance . with a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication cross - checking proper interlinkages with other programmes is needed . increasing the leverage of union funding , transfers from other union programmes to horizon europe activities can take place . in such cases they will follow horizon europe rules .


### the policy objectives of this programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy windows of the investeu fund . financial support should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . actions should have a clear european added value . ### the policy objectives of this programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy windows of the investeu fund . financial support should be used to boost investments and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . actions should have a clear european added value .


### the current system of reimbursement of actual personnel costs should be further simplified building on the project - based remuneration approach developed under horizon 2020 and further aligned to the financial regulation . ### the current system of reimbursement of actual personnel costs should be further simplified , aiming closing the remuneration gap among eu researchers involved in the programme , including through acceptance of national accounting practices .


### the key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme horizon 2020 with its particular focus on excellence should be maintained . proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts . where relevant , the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account . ### the key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme horizon 2020 with its particular focus on ‘ excellence’ , ‘ impact’ and ‘ quality and efficiency of implementation’ criteria , should be maintained . proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts . the commission will organise blind - evaluation pilots and analyse its results in order to implement , if justified , blind - evaluation procedure in all parts of horizon europe . where relevant , the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account by independent experts .


### cluster ' food and natural resources ' ; ### cluster ' food , natural resources , seas and oceans ' ;


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the framework programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 94 100 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in article 1 and , in addition , the amount for the specific programme referred to in article 1 , as laid down in regulation&#8230 ; . establishing the european defence fund . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the framework programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 116 895 000 in constant prices for the specific programme referred to in article 1 and , in addition , the amount for the specific programme referred to in article 1 , as laid down in regulation&#8230 ; . establishing the european defence fund and in addition eur 3 105 000 000 in constant prices transferred to invest eu .


### eur 52 700 000 000 for pillar ii ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' for the period 2021 - 2027 , of which ### eur 64 200 000 000 for pillar ii ‘ competitiveness ' for the period2021 - 2027 , of which


### eur 52 700 000 000 for pillar ii ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' for the period 2021 - 2027 , of which ### 60% , i . e . eur 72 000 000 000 , for pillar ii ' global challenges and industrial competitiveness ' for the period 2021 - 2027 , of which


### eur 15 000 000 000 for cluster ' digital and industry ' ; ### eur 16 900 000 000 for cluster ' climate , industry and space ' out of witch eur 2 000 000 000 for space


### eur 15 000 000 000 for cluster ' climate , energy and mobility ' ; ### eur 20 000 000 000 for cluster ' digital , energy and mobility '


### eur 10 000 000 000 for cluster ' food and natural resources ' ; ### eur 16 000 000 000 for cluster ‘ food , natural resources , seas and oceans’ ;


### areas of intervention : democracy ; cultural heritage ; social and economic transformations ; disaster - resilient societies ; protection and security ; cybersecurity ### areas of intervention : democracy ; cultural heritage and tourism ; social and economic transformations ; disaster - resilient societies ; protection and security ; cybersecurity .


### cluster ' digital and industry ' : reinforcing capacities and securing europe ' s sovereignty in key enabling technologies for digitisation and production , and in space technology , to build a competitive , digital , low - carbon and circular industry ; ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials ; and provide the basis for advances and innovation in all global societal challenges . ### cluster ' climate , industry and space ' : fighting climate change by better understanding its causes , evolution , risks , impacts and opportunities , reinforcing capacities and securing europe ' s sovereignty in key enabling technologies for production , and in space technology , to build a competitive , digital , low - carbon and circular industry ; ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials ; and provide the basis for advances and innovation in all global societal challenges .


### cluster ' digital and industry ' : reinforcing capacities and securing europe ' s sovereignty in key enabling technologies for digitisation and production , and in space technology , to build a competitive , digital , low - carbon and circular industry ; ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials ; and provide the basis for advances and innovation in all global societal challenges . ### cluster ' digital and industry ' : reinforcing capacities and securing europe ' s sovereignty in key enabling technologies for digitisation and production , and in space technology , to build a competitive , digital , low - carbon and circular industry ; ensure a sustainable supply of raw materials ; and provide the basis for advances and innovation in all global societal challenges . contributing to the upscaling of the infrastructure and technology facilities of the network of digital innovation hubs to ensure access to digital capacities to any business in particular smes .


### in the case of institutionalised european partnerships , the financial and / or in - kind , contributions from partners other than the union , will at least be equal to 50% and may reach up to 75% of the aggregated european partnership budgetary commitments . for each institutionalised european partnership , a share of the contributions from partners other than the union will be in the form of financial contributions . ### in the case of institutionalised european partnerships , the financial and / or in - kind , contributions from partners other than the union , will at least be equal to 50% , in the case of partnerships between the european union and private partners , and may reach up to 75% , in the case of partnerships which also involve the member states , of the aggregated european partnership budgetary commitments .


### the system established by regulation no 182 / 2011 has , overall , proven to work well in practice and struck an appropriate institutional balance as regards the roles of the commission and the other actors involved . that system should therefore continue to function unchanged except for certain targeted amendments concerning specific aspects of procedure at the level of the appeal committee . these amendments are intended to ensure wider political accountability and ownership of politically sensitive implementing acts without , however , modifying the legal and institutional responsibilities for implementing acts as organised by regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### the system established by regulation no 182 / 2011 has , overall , proven to work well in practice and struck an appropriate institutional balance as regards the roles of the commission and the other actors involved . consequently , this may not be the best time to embark on amending specific aspects of procedure at the level of the appeal committee .


### in a number of specific cases , regulation no 182 / 2011 provides for referral to the appeal committee . in practice , the appeal committee has been seized in cases where no qualified majority , either in favour or against , was attained within the committee in the context of the examination procedure and thus no opinion was delivered . in the majority of cases this happened in relation to genetically modified organisms and genetically modified food and feed and plant protection products . ### in a number of specific cases , regulation no 182 / 2011 provides for referral to the appeal committee . in practice , particularly in relation to genetically modified organisms , genetically modified food and feed and plant protection products , the appeal committee has been seized in cases where no qualified majority , either in favour or against , was attained within the committee in the context of the examination procedure and thus no opinion was delivered . thus a very small percentage of the cases subject to the examination procedure are concerned .


### that discretion is , however , significantly reduced in cases relating to the authorisation of products or substances , such as in the area of genetically modified food and feed , as the commission is obliged to adopt a decision within a reasonable time and cannot abstain from taking a decision . ### however , in cases relating to the authorisation of products or substances , such as in the area of genetically modified food and feed , the commission is obliged to adopt a decision within a reasonable time and cannot abstain from taking a decision .


### while the commission is empowered to decide in such cases , due to the particular sensitivity of the issues at stake , member states should also fully assume their responsibility in the decision - making process . this , however , is not the case when member states are not able to reach a qualified majority , due to , amongst others , a significant number of abstentions or non - appearances at the moment of the vote . ### while the commission has the competence to decide in such cases , which should be assumed at any event , due to the particular sensitivity of the issues at stake , member states should also assume their responsibility in the decision - making process . this , however , may not be the case when member states are not able to reach a qualified majority , due to , amongst others , a significant number of abstentions or non - appearances at the moment of the vote .


### transparency on the votes of member state representatives at the appeal committee level should be increased and the individual member state representatives ' votes should be made public . ### transparency on the votes of member state representatives at the appeal committee level should be increased and the individual member state representatives ' votes should be disclosed .


### this regulation shall not apply to pending procedures on which the appeal committee has already delivered an opinion on the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### this regulation shall apply to procedures begun after its entry into force .


### in order to ensure the effective implementation of the procedure for assistance between member state competent authorities , the commission may adopt implementing acts setting out standard forms , languages of requests , time limits or other details of the procedures for requests for assistance . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council . 40 . _________________ 40 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure the effective implementation of the procedure for assistance between member state competent authorities , the commission may adopt implementing acts setting out standard forms , formats and channels of transmission , languages of requests , time limits or other details of the procedures for requests for assistance . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council40 .


### provided as a service to users residing or having an establishment in the union , regardless of whether the provider is established or not in the union or ### provided as a service to both private and public users residing or having an establishment in the union , regardless of whether the provider is established or not in the union or


### location of data for storage or other processing within the union shall not be restricted to the territory of a specific member state , and storage or other processing in any other member state shall not be prohibited or restricted , unless it is justified on grounds of public security . ### data localisation requirements shall be prohibited unless justified in exceptional cases on imperative grounds of public security in compliance with the principle of proportionality . no other justifications shall be allowed .


### member states shall inform the commission of the address of their single information point referred to in paragraph 4 . the commission shall publish the links to such points on its website . ### member states shall inform the commission of the address of their single information point referred to in paragraph 4 . the commission shall publish the links to such points on its website . the information provided by the commission shall be available in all of the official languages of the european union .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts setting out standard forms , languages of requests , time limits or other details of the procedures for requests for assistance . such implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 8 . ### the commission may adopt implementing acts setting out standard forms , formats and channels of transmission , languages of requests , time limits or other details of the procedures for requests for assistance . such implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 8 .


### the union is committed to developing a secure , competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012 . to meet this goal , member states and investors need milestones to ensure that buildings are decarbonised by 2050 . in order to ensure this decarbonised building stock by 2050 , member states should identify the intermediary steps to achieving the mid - term and long - term objectives . _________________ 12 communication on an energy roadmap 2050 , 885 final ) . ### the union is committed to developing a secure , competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012 . to meet this goal , emission reductions need to be targeted and cost effective . detailing member states to reduce their emissions in a certain way only risks necessary measures to become more costly , also in the building sector . _________________ 12 communication on an energy roadmap 2050 , 885 final ) .


### the impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions , whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation . first the obligation , before any construction starts , to carry out a feasibility study on highly - efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden . second , provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air - conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure , in an efficient manner , the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems . even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods , such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation / replacement of thermostatic control valves , are insufficiently considered today . provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections . ### the impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions , whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation . first the obligation , before any construction starts , to carry out a feasibility study on highly - efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden . second , provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air - conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure , in an efficient manner , the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems . even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods , such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation / replacement of thermostatic control valves , are insufficiently considered today . provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections . factors such as the previous design and position of the building should be taken in account with a view to achieving greater initial energy efficiency , which would , in turn , lead to savings in other improvements , such as the fittings , outer structure and lighting . to obtain real - time data so that systems can be optimised when necessary , monitoring systems also need to be developed .


### the impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions , whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation . first the obligation , before any construction starts , to carry out a feasibility study on highly - efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden . second , provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air - conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure , in an efficient manner , the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems . even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods , such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation / replacement of thermostatic control valves , are insufficiently considered today . provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections . ### the impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions , whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation . first the obligation , before any construction starts , to carry out a feasibility study on highly - efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden . second , provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air - conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure , in an efficient manner , the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems . cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods , such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation / replacement of thermostatic control valves , are insufficiently considered today and should be fully exploited , including as solutions for assisting energy - poor consumers . provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections .


### the current independent control systems for epcs should be strengthened to ensure certificates are of good quality , can be used for compliance checking and for producing statistics on the regional / national building stocks . high - quality data on the building stock is needed and this could be partially generated by the registers and databases that almost all member states are currently developing and managing for epcs . ### the current independent control systems for epcs should be strengthened to ensure certificates are of good quality , can be used for compliance checking and for producing harmonised statistics on the local / regional / national building stocks . high - quality data on the building stock is needed and this could be partially generated by the registers and databases that almost all member states are currently developing and managing for epcs .


### 3technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### 3technical building system means technical equipment , along with the systems or processes involving that equipment , for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , water systems , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control including energy management , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ;


### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , indoor air quality , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ;


### the aggregation of projects , to make it easier for investors to fund the renovations referred to in points and in paragraph 1 ; ### assisting project developers with the preparation , implementation and monitoring of their energy renovation projects , and mechanisms for the aggregation of projects , to make it easier for investors to fund the renovations referred to in points and in paragraph 1 ;


### buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historical merit , in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance ; ### article 4 paragraph 2 point a is replaced with the following : buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historical merit , or non - protected residential buildings constructed from natural materials , to adhere to traditions , with manual labour , in insignificant numbers every year1a , in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character , uniqueness or appearance ; _________________ 1a in numbers not exceeding one thousandth of the number of construction projects per year in the member state .


### in paragraph 1 , the third subparagraph is deleted ; ### in paragraph 1 , the third subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' member states shall require hydronic balancing of newly installed or replaced heating systems and incentivise hydronic balancing of existing heating systems . members states shall also require hydronic balancing when heat generators are replaced in existing buildings , unless the system is already balanced . member states shall require that new buildings are equipped with self - regulating devices that regulate room temperature levels in each individual room . in existing buildings , the installation of self - regulating devices to individually regulate the room temperature shall be required when heat generators are replaced . '


### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces , at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . _________________ 17 oj . l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1 . ### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing significant renovation with more than ten parking spaces , where that renovation affects the electrical infrastructure of the building or of the parking spaces , at least one of every three is furnished with suitable pre - cabling or ducting to enable the construction of a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure , and at least one recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu is constructed which is capable of dynamically reacting to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . _________________ 17 oj . l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1 .


### member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , include the pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space . ### if supported by a costs - optimality analysis , member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , include the pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space .


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy and indoor air quality performance of the complete altered system is assessed under typical usage conditions , documented and passed on to the building owner , so that the resulting information remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance and indoor air quality performance certificates and / or building renovation passports . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 .


### when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated . ### when member states put in place a database for registering epcs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered , regardless of their size and category . the database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings with useful floor area of over 250 m² and buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated .


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the heat generator efficiency and the heat generator sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building , of the effectiveness of individually controlling the room temperature in each room and of hydronic balancing of the heating system . the assessment of the heat generator sizing and the hydronic balancing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ;


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish inspections every two years of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control and ventilation systems and circulation pump with an effective rated output for space heating purposes of more than 20kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the heat generator efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime member states shall introduce measures that will ensure that recommendations on servicing and maintenance arising from inspections are included in building renovation passports and that they are implemented within three months of the inspection ;


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings , such as the heat generator , control system and circulation pump for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100&#160 ; kw . that inspection shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the energy efficiency of the heating of the building . the assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime ;


### continuously monitoring , analysing and adjusting energy usage ; ### continuously monitoring , analysing and adjusting energy usage as well as ventilation and / or other elements linked to good indoor air quality ;


### with effective control functionalities to ensure optimum generation , distribution and use of energy . ; ### with effective control functionalities to ensure optimum generation , distribution , storage and use of energy . ;


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish inspections every two years of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems of an effective rated output of over 12kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime member states shall introduce measures that will ensure that recommendations on servicing and maintenance arising from inspections are included in building renovation passports and that they are implemented within three months of the inspection ;


### member states shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the cooling requirements of the building in the meantime ; ### member states shall lay down the necessary appropriate measures to establish a regular inspection of the accessible parts of air - conditioning systems for non - residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250mwh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100&#160 ; kw . the inspection shall include an assessment of the air - conditioning efficiency and the sizing compared to the specified cooling requirements of the building . the assessment of the sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to this air - conditioning system or as regards the specified cooling requirements of the building in the meantime ;


### the energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for heating , cooling , domestic hot water , ventilation and lighting . ### the energy performance of a building is to be determined on the basis of the estimated or actual energy usage for heating , cooling , domestic hot water , ventilation and lighting and shall reflect its typical energy use for heating , cooling , domestic hot water , ventilation and lighting .


### the energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for heating , cooling , domestic hot water , ventilation and lighting . ### the energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for technical building systems


### member states shall describe their national calculation methodology following the national annex framework of related european standards developed under mandate m / 480 given by the european commission to the european committee for standardisation . ; ### within two years after the approval by formal vote in cen , member states shall implement and apply the epb standards in the national calculation methodology following the national annex framework of related european standards developed under mandate m / 480 given by the european commission to the european committee for standardisation .


### the main approach for actions financed under this regulation should be through geographic programmes , in order to maximise the impact of the union ' s assistance and bring union ' s action closer to partner countries and populations . this general approach should be complemented by thematic programmes and by rapid response actions , where relevant . ### the main approach for actions financed under this regulation should be through geographic programmes , in order to maximise the impact of the union ' s assistance and bring union ' s action closer to partner countries and populations . this general approach should be complemented by thematic programmes and by rapid response , gender - based actions , where relevant .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201678 , there is a need to evaluate this programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 78 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 ; oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201678 , there is a need to evaluate this programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements should , where appropriate , include measurable indicators , such as gender disaggregated data , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 78 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 ; oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 .


### in relations with partner countries , their track record in implementing commitments , international agreements , and contractual relations with the union shall be taken into account . ### in relations with partner countries , their track record in implementing commitments , international agreements , in particular the paris agreement , and contractual relations with the union shall be taken into account .


### cooperation between the union and the member states , on the one hand , and partner countries , on the other hand , shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles , where applicable , namely : ownership of development priorities by partner countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships , transparency and mutual accountability . the union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use . ### cooperation between the union and the member states , on the one hand , and partner countries , on the other hand , shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles , namely : ownership of development priorities by partner countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships , transparency , mutual accountability and gender equality . the union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use .


### where requirements cannot be met by recourse to non - military actors to adequately reach union objectives under this regulation and there is a threat to the existence of functioning state institutions or to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and state institutions cannot cope with that threat ; and ### where requirements cannot be met by recourse to non - military actors to adequately reach union objectives under this regulation and there is a threat to the existence of functioning state institutions or to the protection of human rights , gender equality and fundamental freedoms and state institutions cannot cope with that threat ; and


### the partners ' needs , established on the basis of specific criteria , taking into account the population , poverty , inequality , human development , economic and environmental vulnerability , and state and societal resilience ; ### the partners ' needs , established on the basis of specific criteria , taking into account the population , poverty , inequality , human development , the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms , economic and environmental vulnerability , and state and societal resilience . these criteria should be based on data broken down by age and gender in order to be as representative as possible ;


### multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for union financing , the specific objectives , the expected results , clear and specific performance indicators , and the indicative financial allocations , both overall and per priority area . ### multiannual indicative programmes shall set out the priority areas selected for union financing , the specific objectives , the expected results , clear and specific performance indicators broken down by age and gender , and the indicative financial allocations , both overall and per priority area .


### budget support as referred to in point of paragraph 1 , including through sector reform performance contracts , shall be based on country ownership , mutual accountability and shared commitments to universal values , democracy , human rights , the rule of law , and aims at strengthening partnerships between the union and partner countries . it shall include reinforced policy dialogue , capacity development , and improved governance , complementing partners ' efforts to collect more and spend better in order to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and jobs and poverty eradication . ### budget support as referred to in point of paragraph 1 , including through sector reform performance contracts , shall be based on country ownership , mutual accountability and shared commitments to universal values , democracy , human rights , the rule of law and gender equality , and aims at strengthening partnerships between the union and partner countries . it shall include reinforced policy dialogue , capacity development , and improved governance , complementing partners ' efforts to collect more and spend better in order to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and jobs and poverty eradication .


### promoting the protection and fulfilment of women ' s and girls ' rights , including economic , labour and social rights , and sexual and reproductive health and rights , and preventing sexual and gender - based violence in all forms ; ### promoting the protection and fulfilment of women ' s and girls ' rights , including economic , labour and social rights , and sexual and reproductive health and rights , and preventing sexual and gender - based violence in all forms , as well as protecting women and their daughters ;


### supporting global action on reducing all dimensions of inequalities , such as the gaps between girls / women and boys / men , to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic and social life . ### supporting global action on reducing discrimination and all dimensions of inequalities , such as the gaps between girls / women and boys / men , to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic , political and social life .


### the notification obligation established by this directive should apply to regulatory measures of member states , such as laws , regulations , administrative provisions of general nature or any other binding rule of general nature , including rules adopted by professional organisations to regulate in a collective manner access to service activities or the exercise thereof . the notification obligation should on the other hand not apply to individual decisions issued by national authorities . ### the notification obligation established by this directive should apply to regulatory measures of member states , such as laws , regulations and administrative provisions of general nature . the notification obligation should on the other hand not apply to individual decisions adopted by national authorities , to planning instruments , to planning / building legislation or other acts relating to the management of the security and development of territory adopted for that purpose by local bodies .


### in the spirit of transparency and cooperation , where substantive amendments are made to a draft measure that is subject to an ongoing notification procedure under this directive , the commission , other member states and stakeholders should be made aware of such amendments by the notifying member state in due time . modifications of merely clerical nature should not be communicated . ### in the spirit of transparency and cooperation , where significant substantive amendments are made to a draft measure that is subject to an ongoing notification procedure under this directive , of such a kind as to make it into a new one , the commission and other member states should be made aware of such amendments by the notifying member state . modifications of merely clerical nature and those which do not translate into a new draft measure should not be communicated .


### the present directive establishes a consultation of three months to allow an assessment of notified draft measures as well as an effective dialogue with the notifying member state . in order to make the consultation work in practice and to allow member states , the commission and stakeholders to effectively provide their comments , member states should notify draft measures at least three months prior to their adoption . notifying member states should take into account the comments made on the notified draft measure , in compliance with union law . ### the present directive establishes a consultation of three months to allow an assessment of notified draft measures as well as an effective dialogue with the notifying member state . in order to make the consultation work in practice and to allow the commission to effectively provide its comments , member states should notify draft measures at least three months prior to their adoption . notifying member states should take into account the comments made on the notified draft measure , in compliance with union law . should the notifying member state decide not to adopt the draft measure , it should be permitted to withdraw its notification at any time .


### where following the consultation the commission still has concerns about the compliance with directive 2006 / 123 / ec of the notified draft measure , it may alert the notifying member state , giving it the opportunity to bring its draft measure into conformity with eu law . that alert should include an explanation of the legal concerns identified by the commission . reception of such an alert entails that the notifying member state shall not adopt the notified measure for three months . ### where the commission has issued comments during the consultation period raising concerns about the compliance with directive 2006 / 123 / ec of the notified draft measure , it may , before the closure of that period and where such concerns persist , issue a notice to the notifying member state , giving it the opportunity to provide further explanations or to bring its measure into conformity with eu law . that notice should include an explanation of the legal concerns identified by the commission . reception of such a notice entails that the notifying member state shall not adopt the notified measure for three months .


### interested third parties should be given access to notifications sent by member states in order to make them aware of planned authorisation schemes or certain requirements related to services in markets in which they actually or potentially operate and to enable them to provide comments thereon . ### notifications sent by member states should be disclosed to interested third parties , including professional organisations , in order to make them aware of planned authorisation schemes or certain requirements related to services in markets in which they actually or potentially operate and to enable them to provide comments thereon .


### interested third parties should be given access to notifications sent by member states in order to make them aware of planned authorisation schemes or certain requirements related to services in markets in which they actually or potentially operate and to enable them to provide comments thereon . ### interested third parties should be given access to notifications sent by member states in order to make them aware of planned authorisation schemes or certain requirements related to services in markets in which they actually or potentially operate .


### where a member state modifies a notified draft measure with the effect of significantly extending its scope or content , or shortening the timetable originally envisaged for implementation , or adding requirements or authorisation schemes , or making those requirements or authorisation schemes more restrictive for the establishment , or the cross - border provision of services , it shall notify the modified draft measure previously notified under paragraph 1 again , including an explanation of the objective and content of the modifications . in such a case , the previous notification shall be deemed to be withdrawn . ### where a member state substantially modifies a draft measure subject to an ongoing notification procedure , extending its scope or content , shortening the timetable for implementation , or adding or tightening requirements or authorisation schemes for the establishment , or the cross - border provision of services , the member state shall modify the initial notification , including an explanation of the objective and content of the notified modifications .


### the notifying member state shall respond to comments submitted by the commission or other member states within one month after their reception and prior to the adoption of the notified measure , either explaining how those comments will be taken into account in the notified measure or indicating the reasons why those comments cannot be taken into account . ### the notifying member state shall respond to comments submitted by the commission or other member states within one month after their reception and prior to the adoption of the notified measure , either explaining how those comments will be taken into account in the notified measure or indicating the reasons why those comments cannot be taken into account . the commission shall take the response from the notifying member state into due account .


### where the commission has issued an alert in accordance with article 6 , it may , within a period of three months after the date of the closure of the consultation period referred to in article 5 , adopt a decision finding the draft measure to be incompatible with directive 2006 / 123 / ec and requiring the member state concerned to refrain from adopting the draft measure or , if such measure has been adopted in breach of article 3 or article 6 , to repeal it . ### where the commission has issued an alert in accordance with article 6 , it may , within a period of three months after the date of the closure of the consultation period referred to in article 5 , adopt a decision finding the draft measure to be incompatible with directive 2006 / 123 / ec and requiring the member state concerned to refrain from adopting the draft measure or , if such measure has been adopted in breach of article 3 or article 6 , to repeal it . member states shall ensure that a decision of the commission leads to the disputed measure becoming inapplicable under national law .


### technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species . ### technical measures should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species .


### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practice . _________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 . ### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , and are coherent with union environmental legislation , and international best practices . _________________ 21 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy oj eu l 164 / 19 , 25 . 6 . 2008 , p . 1 .


### for certain rare fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced . ### where it has been ascertained that fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , are rare , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced .


### such regional technical measures should as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards . ### such regional technical measures should be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats to the baseline standards .


### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf or ices , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl should be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species .


### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ; ### optimise exploitation patterns to provide adequate protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ;


### ensure that bycatches of marine mammals , marine reptiles , seabirds and other non - commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in union legislation and international agreements . ### limit bycatches of marine mammals , marine reptiles , seabirds and other non - commercially exploited species to the levels provided for in union legislation and international agreements ratified by the union .


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved . ### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each relevant habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved .


### ' exploitation pattern ' means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age profile of a stock ; ### ' exploitation pattern ' means how fishing mortality is distributed across the age profile of a stock ;


### ' advisory councils ' means stakeholder groups established under the cfp to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders and to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp ; ### ' advisory councils ' means stakeholder groups established under the cfp to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders and to contribute to the achievement of all objectives of the cfp ;


### where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in annex i is necessary through the addition of new species which require protection , the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 32 . ### where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in annex i is necessary through the addition of new species which require protection or the deletion of species which no longer require to remain on the list , the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 32 .


### ensuring the protection of juveniles of marine species pursuant to article 15 and 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ; ### ensuring adequate protection of juveniles of marine species pursuant to article 15 and 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ;


### speciesnot subject to catch limits ### catches of unwanted species not subject to catch limits


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall be permitted , except where those scientific assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species .


### article 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island , cross - border and mountain regions . ### article 176 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides that the european regional development fund is intended to help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union . under that article and the second and third paragraphs of article 174 of the tfeu , the erdf is to contribute to reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and to reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions , among which particular attention is to be paid to to rural areas , areas affected by industrial transition and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density and island , cross - border and mountain regions .