### this transformation requires the full integration of environment issues into other policies , such as energy , transport , agriculture , fisheries , economy and industry , research and innovation , employment and social policy so as to create a coherent , joined - up approach . action within the eu should also be complemented by enhanced global action and cooperation with neighbouring countries to tackle common challenges . ### this transformation requires the full integration of environment issues into other policies , such as energy , transport , agriculture , fisheries , international trade , economy and industry , research and innovation , employment , social policy and education and training so as to create a coherent , joined - up approach . action within the eu should also be complemented by enhanced global action and cooperation with neighbouring countries to tackle common challenges .


### coordinating and focusing research efforts at eu and member state levels on addressing key environmental knowledge gaps , including the risks of environmental tipping - points . ### coordinating , promoting and focusing research efforts at eu and member state levels on addressing key environmental knowledge gaps , including the risks of environmental tipping - points .


### air quality in the eu has significantly improved ### indoor and outdoor air quality in the eu has significantly improved , in line with the levels recommended by the world health organisation


### fully implementing the eu climate and energy package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive , low - carbon economy by 2050 . whereas the eu is currently on track to reduce domestic ghg emissions 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020 , meeting the 20 % energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements . this is also important in the light of still - growing demand for energy and the on - going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio - energy . the new energy efficiency directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard . ### fully implementing the eu climate and energy package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive , low - carbon economy by 2050 . whereas the eu is currently on track to reduce domestic ghg emissions 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020 , meeting the 20 % energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements . the new energy efficiency directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard . this is also important in the light of still - growing demand for energy . furthermore , energy efficiency needs to be backed up by resource efficiency . particular attention needs to be paid to the on - going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio - fuels . it is also vital to make sure that wood resources , including biomass for energy use , are sustainably managed and used as efficiently as possible , with due regard for the characteristics of this resource and the economic uses to which it may be put .


### defining and agreeing a set of criteria to assess the environmental performance of cities , taking into account economic and social impacts . ### defining and agreeing a set of common criteria and indicators to assess the environmental performance of cities , taking into account economic and social impacts and the historical and geographical specificities of urban models .


### adopting a systematic approach to risk management . ### adopting a systematic and integrated approach to risk management .


### working towards the adoption of sustainable development goals that : a ) address priority areas of an inclusive green economy and wider sustainable development objectives , such as energy , water , food security , oceans and sustainable consumption and production , as well as cross - cutting issues such as equity , social inclusion , decent work , rule of law and good governance ; b ) are universally applicable , covering all three areas of sustainable development ; c ) are assessed and accompanied by targets and indicators , and d ) are coherent and integrated with the post - 2015 development framework , and supportive of climate actions . ### working towards the adoption of sustainable development goals that : a ) address priority areas of an inclusive green economy and wider sustainable development objectives , such as energy , water , food security , oceans and sustainable consumption and production , as well as cross - cutting issues such as equity , social inclusion , decent work , rule of law and good governance ; b ) are universally applicable , covering all three areas of sustainable development ; c ) are assessed and accompanied by targets and indicators , while taking into account different national circumstances , and d ) are coherent and integrated with the post - 2015 development framework , e ) are coherent with existing and any future internationally agreed goals and targets such as on biodiversity , climate change , social protection floors and others ;


### giving impetus to the public and private research and innovation efforts required for rolling out innovative technologies , systems and business models which will speed up and lower the cost of transition to a low - carbon , resource - efficient economy . ### giving impetus to the public and private research and innovation efforts required for rolling out innovative technologies , systems and business models which will speed up and lower the cost of transition to a low - carbon , resource - efficient economy and contribute to a substantial reduction in food waste throughout the food chain .


### to reduce the most significant man - made pressures on land , soil and other ecosystems in europe , action will be taken to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts . the rio + 20 summit outcome called for a ' land degradation neutral world ' . the eu and member states should reflect on how best to make such a commitment operational within their respective competencies as well as to address soil quality issues within a binding legal framework . targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil . ### to reduce the most significant man - made pressures on land , soil and other ecosystems in europe , action will be taken at national level to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts . the rio + 20 summit outcome called for a ' land degradation neutral world ' . such a commitment could best be honoured within the member states . in view of the subsidiarity principle , soil quality issues can best be addressed within binding legal frameworks at the level of the member states . targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil .


### to set a framework for action to improve resource efficiency aspects beyond ghg emissions and energy , targets for reducing the overall environmental impact of consumption will be set , in particular in the food , housing and mobility sectors . taken together , these are responsible for almost 80 % of the environmental impacts of consumption . the rio + 20 outcome recognised the need to significantly reduce post - harvest and other food losses and waste throughout the food supply chain . ### to set a framework for action to improve resource efficiency aspects beyond ghg emissions and energy , targets for reducing the overall environmental impact of consumption will be set , in particular in the food , housing and mobility sectors . taken together , these are responsible for almost 80 % of the environmental impacts of consumption . the rio + 20 outcome recognised the need to significantly reduce post - harvest and other food losses and waste throughout the food supply chain . it is also essential to assess and limit the environmental impact of eu consumption of products and raw materials likely to contribute to deforestation and forest degradation outside the eu , with a view to meeting climate targets1 . _______________ 1 this applies specifically to the consumption of imported food and non - food products , such as meat , soya beans , palm oil and metal ores , which have not been produced sustainably . see com0645 of 17 october 2008 , entitled ‘ addressing the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss’ .


### despite considerable efforts to date , the requirement under the wfd to achieve ‘ good ecological status’ by 2015 is likely to be met only for some 53 % of surface water bodies in the eu . there is also a risk that the marine strategy framework directive target to achieve ‘ good environmental status’ by 2020 may be missed , inter alia due to continued overfishing and the presence of marine litter in europe’s seas . and while eu air and industrial emissions policies have helped to reduce many forms of pollution , ecosystems continue to suffer from excess nitrogen deposition and ozone pollution associated with emissions from transport , intensive agriculture and power generation . ### despite considerable efforts to date , the wfd target of achieving ‘ good ecological status’ by 2015 is likely to be met only for some 53 % of surface water bodies in the eu . the marine strategy framework directive target to achieve ‘ good environmental status’ by 2020 is also coming under severe pressure , inter alia due to continuing human threats such as overfishing , pollution and marine litter , combined with the effects of global warming . and while eu air and industrial emissions policies have helped to reduce many forms of pollution , ecosystems continue to suffer from excess nitrogen deposition and ozone pollution associated with emissions from transport , intensive agriculture and power generation .


### environmental objectives should be supported by adequate investments . ### environmental objectives should be supported by adequate investments , in particular in the waste management sector , through the targeting of eu structural fund support in accordance with the waste framework directive . eu funding should thus be made available as a matter of priority for activities higher up the waste hierarchy .


### the eu should also leverage its position as one of the largest markets in the world to promote policies and approaches that decrease pressure on the global natural resource base . this can be done by changing patterns of consumption and production , as well as ensuring that trade and internal market policies support the achievement of environmental and climate goals and provide incentives to other countries to upgrade and enforce their environmental regulatory frameworks and standards . the eu will continue to promote sustainable development through the negotiation and implementation of dedicated provisions in its international trade agreements and should consider other policy options to reduce the impacts of eu consumption on the environment in non - eu countries . an example of such a policy option are the bilateral forest law enforcement , governance and trade partnerships , which establish a framework to ensure only legally - harvested timber enters the eu market from partner countries . ### the eu should also leverage its position as one of the largest markets in the world to promote policies and approaches that decrease pressure on the global natural resource base . this can be done by changing patterns of consumption and production , as well as ensuring that trade and internal market policies support the achievement of environmental and climate goals and provide incentives to other countries , in a spirit of reciprocity , to upgrade and enforce their environmental regulatory frameworks and standards and combat environmental dumping . in order to guarantee the environmental integrity of european measures , to ensure fair competition , and to avoid carbon leakage and the relocation of european businesses , the debate on establishing a carbon inclusion mechanism , while also complying with wto rules , should continue . the eu will continue to promote sustainable development through the negotiation and implementation of dedicated provisions in its international trade agreements and should consider other policy options to reduce the impacts of eu consumption on the environment and the exploitation of resources in non - eu countries . an example of such a policy option are the bilateral forest law enforcement , governance and trade partnerships , which establish a framework to ensure only legally - harvested timber enters the eu market from partner countries . in a general way , the union will seek improvements in areas related to the duty of diligence throughout all supply chains .


### the europe 2020 strategy ' s ‘ resource - efficient europe’ flagship initiative aims to support the shift towards an economy that is efficient in the way it uses all resources , decouples absolutely economic growth from resource and energy use and its environmental impacts , reduces ghg emissions , enhances competitiveness through efficiency and innovation and promotes greater energy security . the roadmap to resource efficient europe and the roadmap for moving to a competitive low - carbon economy are key building blocks of the initiative , setting out the framework for future actions to deliver on these objectives . ### the europe 2020 strategy ' s ‘ resource - efficient europe’ flagship initiative aims to support the shift towards an economy that is efficient in the way it uses all resources , decouples absolutely economic growth from resource and energy use and its environmental impacts , reduces ghg emissions , enhances competitiveness through efficiency and innovation and promotes greater energy security . the roadmap to resource efficient europe , the roadmap for moving to a competitive low - carbon economy and the exchange of best practice between member states are key building blocks of the initiative , setting out the framework for future actions to deliver on these objectives .


### fully implementing eu waste legislation . this will include applying the waste hierarchy and the effective use of market - based instruments and measures to ensure that landfilling is effectively phased out , energy recovery is limited to non - recyclable materials , recycled waste is used as a major , reliable source of raw material for the eu , hazardous waste is safely managed and its generation is reduced , illegal waste shipments are eradicated and internal market barriers for environmentally - sound recycling activities in the eu are removed . ### fully implementing eu waste legislation . this will include applying the five - tier waste hierarchy and the effective use of market - based instruments and measures to ensure that an overall ban on landfilling is gradually introduced at eu level , energy recovery is limited to non - recyclable and non - biodegradable materials , recycled waste is used as a major , reliable source of raw material for the eu and , correspondingly , the viability of recycling and the demand for secondary raw materials increases , hazardous waste is safely managed and its generation is reduced , illegal waste shipments are eradicated and internal market barriers for environmentally - sound recycling activities in the eu are removed .


### turning waste into a resource , as called for in the resource efficiency roadmap , requires the full implementation of eu waste legislation across the eu , based on strict application of the waste hierarchy and covering different types of waste . additional efforts are needed to : reduce per capita waste generation in absolute terms , limit energy recovery to non - recyclable materials , phase out landfilling , ensure high quality recycling , and develop markets for secondary raw materials . hazardous waste will need to be managed so as to minimise significant adverse effects on human health and the environment , as agreed at the rio + 20 summit . to achieve this , market - based instruments that privilege prevention , recycling and re - use should be applied much more systematically across the eu . barriers facing recycling activities in the eu internal market should be removed and existing prevention , re - use , recycling , recovery and landfill diversion targets reviewed so as to move towards a ‘ circular’ economy , with a cascading use of resources and residual waste close to zero . ### turning waste into a resource , as called for in the resource efficiency roadmap , requires the full implementation of eu waste legislation across the eu , based on strict application of the waste hierarchy and covering different types of waste . additional efforts , including on the prevention front are needed to : reduce waste generation in relation to gnp , gradually shift recyclable and compostable waste away from disposal streams and into recycling and recovery streams , carrying out the planning required in order to develop the necessary recycling and recovery infrastructure , ensure high quality recycling , and develop markets for secondary raw materials hazardous waste will need to be managed so as to minimise significant adverse effects on human health and the environment , as agreed at the rio + 20 summit . to achieve this , a suitable mix of policy instruments , including economic incentives , market - based instruments , regulations and waste management infrastructure planning , that places the focus on prevention , recycling and re - use should be applied much more systematically across the eu once it has been subjected to impact assessment and cost - benefit analysis . special attention needs to be paid to the member states that are lagging furthest behind in this area , with a view to improving their performance and implementation of the eu waste acquis . barriers facing recycling activities in the eu internal market should be removed and existing prevention , re - use , recycling , recovery and landfill diversion targets reviewed so as to move towards a ‘ circular’ economy , with a cascading use of resources and raw residual waste close to zero .


### fully implementing the eu climate and energy package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive , low - carbon economy by 2050 . whereas the eu is currently on track to reduce domestic ghg emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2020 , meeting the 20% energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements . this is also important in the light of still - growing demand for energy and the on - going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio - energy . the new energy efficiency directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard . ### fully implementing the eu climate and energy package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive , low - carbon economy by 2050 . whereas the eu is currently on track to reduce domestic ghg emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2020 , meeting the 20% energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements . this is also important in the light of still - growing demand for energy . the new energy efficiency directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard .


### simplifying , streamlining and modernising environmental and climate change data and information collection , management and sharing . ### simplifying , streamlining and modernising environmental and climate change data and information collection , management and sharing – including the development and implementation of a european shared environmental information system .


### increasing efforts , inter alia , to ensure that healthy fish stocks are achieved by 2020 at the latest , starting by fishing at , or below , maximum sustainable yield levels as from 2015 in all fisheries , and establish an eu - wide quantitative reduction target for marine litter . ### increasing efforts , inter alia , to ensure that healthy fish stocks are achieved by 2020 at the latest , starting by fishing at , or below , maximum sustainable yield levels as from 2015 in all fisheries , combat pollution , establish an eu - wide quantitative reduction target for marine litter and complete the network of marine protected areas in the union .


### fully implementing eu waste legislation . this will include applying the waste hierarchy and the effective use of market - based instruments and measures to ensure that landfilling is effectively phased out , energy recovery is limited to non - recyclable materials , recycled waste is used as a major , reliable source of raw material for the eu , hazardous waste is safely managed and its generation is reduced , illegal waste shipments are eradicated and internal market barriers for environmentally - sound recycling activities in the eu are removed . ### fully implementing eu waste legislation . this will include applying the waste hierarchy in accordance with the waste framework directive , on the basis of a lifecycle approach , and the effective use of market - based instruments and measures to ensure that recyclable and compostable waste is gradually shifted away from disposal streams and into recycling and recovery streams , recycled waste is used as a major , reliable source of raw material for the eu , hazardous waste is safely managed and its generation is reduced , illegal waste shipments are eradicated and internal market barriers for environmentally - sound recycling activities in the eu are removed . special public information efforts will need to be made to back up national and local campaigns providing clear , straightforward information on waste prevention and management , to make people aware of this issue and encourage them to act responsibly so as to reduce pollution and combat environmentally anti - social behaviour , to help people understand the rules on sorting and collecting household waste , which should be tailored more closely to consumer needs , and to encourage people to sort their waste .


### extending binding criteria for effective member state inspections and surveillance to the wider body of eu environment law , and developing a complementary capacity at eu level to address situations where there is due reason for concern , backed up by support for networks of professionals . ### encouraging member states to rationalise existing inspection capacities and bolster the impel network . extending binding criteria for effective member state inspections and surveillance to the wider body of eu environment law , and developing a complementary capacity at eu level to address situations where there is due reason for concern , at the request of the member state concerned and on the basis of a cost - effectiveness analysis . promoting the establishment of networks of professionals modelled on the impel , in order to step up the production of peer reviews at the request of the member states concerned , including when dealing with situations about which there is serious concern .


### fully implementing the blueprint to safeguard europe’s water resources . ### fully implementing the blueprint to safeguard europe’s water resources , albeit taking into account differences between member states and their specific features .


### turning waste into a resource , as called for in the resource efficiency roadmap , requires the full implementation of eu waste legislation across the eu , based on strict application of the waste hierarchy and covering different types of waste . additional efforts are needed to : reduce per capita waste generation in absolute terms , limit energy recovery to non - recyclable materials , phase out landfilling , ensure high quality recycling , and develop markets for secondary raw materials . hazardous waste will need to be managed so as to minimise significant adverse effects on human health and the environment , as agreed at the rio + 20 summit . to achieve this , market - based instruments that privilege prevention , recycling and re - use should be applied much more systematically across the eu . barriers facing recycling activities in the eu internal market should be removed and existing prevention , re - use , recycling , recovery and landfill diversion targets reviewed so as to move towards a ‘ circular’ economy , with a cascading use of resources and residual waste close to zero . ### turning waste into a resource , as called for in the resource efficiency roadmap , requires the full implementation of eu waste legislation across the eu , based on strict application of the waste hierarchy and covering different types of waste . additional efforts are needed to limit energy recovery to non - recyclable and non - biodegradable materials , phase out landfilling , ensure high quality recycling , and develop markets for secondary raw materials . hazardous waste will need to be managed so as to minimise significant adverse effects on human health and the environment , as agreed at the rio + 20 summit . to achieve this , market - based instruments that correspond to the five - tier hierarchy of waste should be applied much more systematically across the eu . barriers facing recycling activities in the eu internal market should be removed and existing prevention , re - use , recycling , recovery and landfill diversion timetable targets reviewed so as to move towards a ‘ circular’ economy , with a cascading use of resources and residual waste close to zero .


### progressively phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies , increasing the use of market - based instruments , including taxation , pricing and charging , and expanding markets for environmental goods and services , with due regard to any adverse social impacts . ### progressively phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies , increasing the use of market - based instruments , including taxation , pricing and charging , and expanding markets for environmental goods and services , with due regard to any adverse economic and social impacts .


### turning waste into a resource , as called for in the resource efficiency roadmap , requires the full implementation of eu waste legislation across the eu , based on strict application of the waste hierarchy and covering different types of waste . additional efforts are needed to : reduce per capita waste generation in absolute terms , limit energy recovery to non - recyclable materials , phase out landfilling , ensure high quality recycling , and develop markets for secondary raw materials . hazardous waste will need to be managed so as to minimise significant adverse effects on human health and the environment , as agreed at the rio + 20 summit . to achieve this , market - based instruments that privilege prevention , recycling and re - use should be applied much more systematically across the eu . barriers facing recycling activities in the eu internal market should be removed and existing prevention , re - use , recycling , recovery and landfill diversion targets reviewed so as to move towards a ‘ circular’ economy , with a cascading use of resources and residual waste close to zero . ### turning waste into a resource , as called for in the resource efficiency roadmap , requires the full implementation of eu waste legislation across the eu , based on strict application of the waste hierarchy and covering different types of waste . additional efforts , including on waste prevention , are needed to : reduce waste generation , gradually shift recyclable and compostable waste away from disposal , carrying out the planning required in order to develop the necessary recycling and recovery infrastructure , ensure high quality recycling , and develop markets for secondary raw materials hazardous waste will need to be managed so as to minimise significant adverse effects on human health and the environment , as agreed at the rio + 20 summit .


### to turn the union into a resource - efficient , green and competitive low - carbon economy ; ### to turn the union into a resource - efficient , green , innovative and competitive low - carbon economy ;


### taking further steps to reduce emissions of nitrogen and phosphorus , including those from urban and industrial wastewater and from fertiliser use . ### taking further steps to reduce emissions of nitrogen and phosphorus , including those from urban and industrial wastewater through a better control at source and from fertiliser use through a better control of their use .


### despite considerable efforts to date , the requirement under the wfd to achieve ‘ good ecological status’ by 2015 is likely to be met only for some 53 % of surface water bodies in the eu . there is also a risk that the marine strategy framework directive target to achieve ‘ good environmental status’ by 2020 may be missed , inter alia due to continued overfishing and the presence of marine litter in europe’s seas . and while eu air and industrial emissions policies have helped to reduce many forms of pollution , ecosystems continue to suffer from excess nitrogen deposition and ozone pollution associated with emissions from transport , intensive agriculture and power generation . ### despite considerable efforts to date , the wfd target of achieving ‘ good ecological status’ by 2015 is likely to be met only for some 53 % of surface water bodies in the eu . the marine strategy framework directive target to achieve ‘ good environmental status’ by 2020 is also coming under severe pressure , inter alia due to continuing human threats such as overfishing , pollution and marine litter , combined with the effects of global warming . and while eu air and industrial emissions policies have helped to reduce many forms of pollution , ecosystems continue to suffer from excess nitrogen deposition and ozone pollution associated with emissions from transport , intensive agriculture and power generation .


### ' by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , in mayotte , laying hens in lay on 1 january 2014 and reared at that date in cages as referred to in this chapter may continue to be reared in such cages until 31 december 2014 ' ### ' by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , in mayotte , laying hens in lay on 1 january 2014 and reared at that date in cages as referred to in this chapter may continue to be reared in such cages until 31 december 2017 '


### when establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and the sub - regions , the respective sector activities , the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts . ### when establishing maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall give due regard to the particularities of the marine and coastal regions and sub - regions , the existing and planned sector activities , their impact on environment and the expected impacts of climate change .


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem - based approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations . ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should take into account an ecosystem - based approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec , having due regard for the principle of subsidiarity and fully respecting member states ' responsibilities as regards the prioritization of economic , environmental and social objectives , so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations .


### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every effort to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned . ### member states bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall consult that country and make every effort to cooperate and coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub - region and the related coastal zone concerned .


### long - term finance is a crucial enabling tool for putting the european economy on a path of sustainable , smart and inclusive growth and for building tomorrow ' s economy in a way that is less prone to systemic risks and is more resilient . european long - term investment funds provide finance to various infrastructure projects or unlisted companies of lasting duration that issue equity or debt instruments for which there is no readily identifiable buyer . by providing finance to such projects , eltifs contribute to the financing of the union economies . ### long - term finance is a crucial enabling tool for putting the european economy on a path of sustainable , smart and inclusive growth and for building tomorrow ' s economy in a way that is less prone to systemic risks and is more resilient . european long - term investment funds provide finance to various infrastructure projects or companies of lasting duration that issue equity or debt instruments for which there is no readily identifiable buyer . by providing finance to such projects , eltifs contribute to the financing of the union economies .


### the life of the eltif shall be sufficient in length to cover the life - cycle of each of the individual assets of the eltif , measured according to the illiquidity profile and economic life - cycle of the asset , and the stated investment objective of the eltif . ### the life of the eltif shall be consistent with the long term nature of the eltif and shall sufficient in length to cover the life - cycle of each of the individual assets of the eltif , measured according to the illiquidity profile and economic life - cycle of the asset , and the stated investment objective of the eltif .


### the definition of what constitutes a long - term investment is broad . without necessarily requiring long - term holding periods for the eltif manager , eligible investment assets are generally illiquid , require commitments for a certain period of time , and have an economic profile of a long - term nature . eligible investment assets are non - transferable securities and therefore do not have access to the liquidity of secondary markets . they often require fixed term commitments which restrict their marketability . the economic cycle of the investment sought by eltifs is essentially of a long - term nature due to the high capital commitments and the length of time required to produce returns . as a result such assets do not suit investments with redemption rights . ### the definition of what constitutes a long - term investment is broad . without necessarily requiring long - term holding periods for the eltif manager , eligible investment assets are generally illiquid , require commitments for a certain period of time , and have an economic profile of a long - term nature . the economic cycle of the investment sought by eltifs is essentially of a long - term nature due to the high capital commitments and the length of time required to produce returns . as a result such assets do not suit investments with redemption rights .


### in order to attain its objectives , the copernicus programme should rely on an autonomous union’s capacity for space - borne observations and provide operational services in the field of environment , civil protection and security . it should also make use of the available in - situ data provided , namely , by the member states . the provision of operational services depends on the well - functioning and safety of the copernicus space component . the increasing risk of collision with other satellites and space debris is the most serious threat to the copernicus space component . therefore , the copernicus programme should support actions aimed at reducing such risks , in particular by contributing to the programme established by decision [ xxx ] of the european parliament and the council establishing a space surveillance and tracking support programme11 . ____________ 11 oj l , , p . . ### in order to attain its objectives , the copernicus programme should rely on an autonomous union’s capacity for space - borne observations and provide operational services in the field of environment , climate , civil protection and security . it should also make use of the available in - situ measurement and remote sensing data provided , namely , by the member states . the provision of operational services depends on the well - functioning and safety of the copernicus space component . the increasing risk of collision with other satellites and space debris is the most serious threat to the copernicus space component . therefore , the copernicus programme should support actions aimed at reducing such risks , in particular by contributing to the programme established by decision [ xxx ] of the european parliament and the council establishing a space surveillance and tracking support programme11 . _____________ 11 oj l , , p . .


### the commission may be assisted by representatives of end users , independent experts , in particular on security issues , and by representatives of the relevant national agencies , in particular national space agencies , to provide it with the necessary technical and scientific expertise and user feedback . ### the commission may be assisted by a dedicated body , the ' user forum ' , bringing together representatives of mid - and end - users , independent experts , in particular on security issues , and representatives of the relevant national agencies , in particular national space agencies , to provide it with the necessary technical and scientific expertise and user feedback . other stakeholders may be invited as observers .


### the commission may entrust , in part or in full , where duly justified by the special nature of the action and specific expertise of the union body the implementation tasks described in article 4 to competent union bodies . among such agencies are : ### the commission may entrust , in part or in full , where duly justified by the special nature of the action and specific expertise of the union body the implementation tasks described in article 4 to competent union bodies , in accordance with their current remits . among such agencies are :


### in order to achieve the objective of copernicus on a sustainable basis , it is necessary to coordinate the activities of the various partners involved in copernicus , and to develop , establish and operate a service and observation capacity meeting the demands of users . in this context , a committee should assist the commission in ensuring the coordination of contributions to copernicus by the union , the member states and inter - governmental agencies , making the best use of existing capacities and identifying gaps to be addressed at union level . it should also assist the commission in monitoring the coherent implementation of copernicus . ### in order to achieve the objective of copernicus on a sustainable basis , it is necessary to coordinate the activities of the various partners involved in copernicus , and to develop , establish and operate a service and observation capacity meeting the demands of users . in this context , a committee should assist the commission in ensuring the coordination of contributions to copernicus by the union , the member states , the private sector and inter - governmental agencies , making the best use of existing capacities and identifying gaps to be addressed at union level . it should also assist the commission in monitoring the coherent implementation of copernicus .


### assistance to the commission ### user forum


### the commission should have the overall responsibility for the copernicus programme . it should define its priorities and objectives and ensure the overall coordination and supervision of the programme . ### the commission should have the overall responsibility for the copernicus programme . it should define its priorities and objectives clearly in advance and ensure the overall coordination and supervision of the programme . this should also include special efforts leading to raising public awareness about the importance and omnipresence of space programmes in our everyday lives it should provide the european parliament and the council with all relevant information pertaining to the programme in a timely manner .


### the atmosphere monitoring service shall provide information on air quality on a european scale and of the chemical composition of the atmosphere on a global scale . it shall in particular provide information for air quality monitoring systems at the local to national scales , and should contribute to the monitoring of atmospheric chemistry climate variables ; ### the atmosphere monitoring service shall provide information on air quality on a european scale and of the chemical composition of the atmosphere , including the reduction of stratospheric ozone , on a global scale . it shall in particular provide information for air quality monitoring systems on the local to national scales and should contribute to the monitoring of atmospheric chemistry and the dynamics of the earth system ;


### in order to attain its objectives , the copernicus programme should rely on an autonomous union’s capacity for space - borne observations and provide operational services in the field of environment , civil protection and security . it should also make use of the available in - situ data provided , namely , by the member states . the provision of operational services depends on the well - functioning and safety of the copernicus space component . the increasing risk of collision with other satellites and space debris is the most serious threat to the copernicus space component . therefore , the copernicus programme should support actions aimed at reducing such risks , in particular by contributing to the programme established by decision [ xxx ] of the european parliament and the council establishing a space surveillance and tracking support programme11 . ______________ 11 oj l , , p . . ### in order to attain its objectives , the copernicus programme should rely on an autonomous union’s capacity for space - borne observations and provide operational services in the field of environment , civil protection and security . it should also make use of the available in - situ data provided , namely , by the member states . the provision of operational services depends on the well - functioning and safety of the copernicus space component . the increasing risk of collision with other satellites and space debris is the most serious threat to the copernicus space component . therefore , the copernicus programme should support actions aimed at reducing such risks , in particular by providing , together with egnos / galileo , the largest contribution to the programme established by decision [ xxx ] of the european parliament and the council establishing a space surveillance and tracking support programme11 . __________________ 11oj l , , p . .


### copernicus data and information shall be made available on a full , open and free - of - charge basis , subject to the following limitations : ### copernicus data and information shall be made available on a full , open and free - of - charge basis for all participating member states , for emergency situations and for development aid purposes . in all other cases , an access policy based on data protection and fair exchange shall apply . other limitations on the policy of full , open and free - of - charge access include :


### the executive director shall be appointed and dismissed by the administrative board . the appointment shall be made from a list of candidates proposed by the commission for a period of five years on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as competence and experience relevant for maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution caused by ships and response to marine pollution . before appointment , the candidate selected by the administrative board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and answer questions put by its members . the administrative board shall take its decision by a four - fifths majority of all members with the right to vote . ### the executive director shall be appointed and dismissed by the administrative board . the appointment shall be made from a list of candidates proposed by the commission for a period of five years on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as competence and experience relevant for maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution and response to marine pollution . before appointment , the candidate selected by the administrative board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and answer questions put by its members . the administrative board shall take its decision by a four - fifths majority of all members with the right to vote .


### based on the findings of the external evaluation , the recommendations by the administrative board and the multi - annual strategy , some provisions of regulation no 1406 / 2002 should be clarified and updated . furthermore , the agency should receive a number of additional tasks reflecting the development of the maritime safety policy at eu and international level . considerable screening and redeployment efforts are necessary to guarantee cost and budget efficiency . this should allow one third of additional staffing needs for new tasks to be covered through internal redeployment by the agency . ### based on the findings of the external evaluation , the recommendations by the administrative board and the multi - annual strategy , some provisions of regulation no 1406 / 2002 should be clarified and updated . furthermore , the agency should receive a number of additional tasks reflecting the development of the maritime safety policy at eu and international level . considerable screening and redeployment efforts are necessary to guarantee cost and budget efficiency . staffing needs for the new tasks should be covered as far as possible through internal redeployment by the agency .


### the agency shall provide the member states and the commission with the technical and scientific assistance needed and with a high level of expertise , in order to help them to apply the union legislation properly in the field of maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution caused by ships , to monitor its implementation and to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures in place . ### the agency shall provide the member states and the commission with the technical and scientific assistance needed and with a high level of expertise , in order to help them to apply the union legislation properly in the field of maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of marine pollution , to monitor its implementation and to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures in place .


### the agency has established itself as the authoritative provider of maritime traffic data at eu level which are of interest and relevance in other eu activities . through its activities , in particular regarding port state control , the monitoring of maritime traffic and shipping routes as well as assistance for tracking possible polluters , the agency should contribute to reinforce synergies at eu level regarding certain coastguard operations . in addition , the agency ' s data monitoring and collection should also gather basic information on potential threats to maritime transport and the marine environment from offshore oil and gas exploration and production . ### the agency has established itself as the authoritative provider of maritime traffic data at eu level which are of interest and relevance in other eu activities . through its activities , in particular regarding port state control , the monitoring of maritime traffic and shipping routes as well as assistance for tracking possible polluters , the agency should contribute to reinforce synergies at eu level regarding operations designed to prevent and combat marine pollution , encouraging the exchange of information and best practice among the various coastguard services . in addition , the agency ' s data monitoring and collection should also gather basic information on potential threats to maritime transport and the marine environment from offshore oil and gas exploration and production .


### the agency should act in the interest of the union . this should include that the agency may act outside the territory of the eu in its fields of competence . ### the agency should act in the interest of the union . this should include that the agency may act outside the territory of the eu in its fields of competence , promoting the union ' s maritime safety policy by means of scientific and technical cooperation with third countries .


### in the provision of technical assistance necessary to take part in the work of the technical bodies of imo , ilo , the paris memorandum of understanding on port state control and other relevant international or regional organisations ; ### in the provision of the relevant technical expertise , tools and information necessary for the member states and the commission to take part in the preparation of the work of the technical bodies of imo , ilo , and other relevant international or regional organisations ;


### the heads of department shall be appointed on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as professional competence and experience relevant for maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution caused by ships and response to marine pollution . the heads of department shall be appointed or dismissed by the executive director after having received a positive opinion of the administrative board . ### the heads of department shall be appointed on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as professional competence and experience relevant for maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution and response to marine pollution . the heads of department shall be appointed or dismissed by the executive director after having received a positive opinion of the administrative board .


### the agency shall at the request of the commission provide technical assistance as regards the implementation of relevant eu legislation to states applying for accession to the union , to all european neighbourhood partner countries and to countries taking part in the paris memorandum of understanding on port state control . ### the agency may at the request of the commission provide technical assistance as regards the implementation of relevant eu legislation to states applying for accession to the union , to all european neighbourhood partner countries , as and when applicable , and to countries taking part in the paris memorandum of understanding on port state control .


### to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including equality between women and men and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly ; ### to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including equality between women and men and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly as well as to combat all forms of extremism ;


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular articles 19 , 21 , 114 , 168 , 169 and 197 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on european union , in particular articles 2 and 3 thereof , and the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular articles 8 , 10 , 19 , 21 , 114 , 168 , 169 and 197 thereof ,


### the indicators to measure the achievement of the objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall be , inter alia , the european perception of the respect , exercise and implementation of these rights and the number of complaints . ### the indicators to measure the achievement of the objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall be , inter alia , the european perception of the respect , exercise and implementation of these rights , as well as the number and subjects of complaints regarding failures in their protection .


### where on the date of entry into force of this directive , the infrastructure manager belongs to a vertically integrated undertaking , member states may decide not to apply paragraphs 2 to 4 of this article . in such case , the member state concerned shall ensure that the infrastructure manager performs all the functions referred to in article 3 and has effective organisational and decision - making independence from any railway undertaking in accordance with the requirements set in articles 7a to 7c . ### where the infrastructure manager belongs to a vertically integrated undertaking , member states may decide not to apply paragraphs 2 to 4 of this article . in such case , the member state concerned shall ensure that the infrastructure manager performs all the functions referred to in article 3 and has effective organisational and decision - making independence from any railway undertaking in accordance with the requirements set in articles 7a to 7c .


### this decision establishes a mechanism for the exchange of information between member states and the commission with regard to intergovernmental agreements . ### this decision establishes a mechanism for the exchange of information between member states and the commission with regard to intergovernmental agreements in the field of energy as defined in article 2 .


### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the commission shall make the received information accessible to all member states in electronic form . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the commission or the member state concerned , the commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations . ### when the negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement have been started or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing the objectives of the negotiations , the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the member state concerned , the commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations .


### the commission may on its own initiative until four weeks after it has been informed of the closure of the negotiations at the latest or on request from the member state which has negotiated the intergovernmental agreement , assess the compatibility of the negotiated agreement with union law before the agreement has been signed . in case the commission or the member state concerned ask for such an ex - ante assessment of the negotiated intergovernmental agreement with union law , the negotiated but not yet signed draft intergovernmental agreement shall be submitted to the commission for examination . the member state concerned shall refrain from signing the agreement for a period of four months following the submission of the draft intergovernmental agreement . in agreement with the member state concerned , the examination period might be prolonged . when a compatibility control has been requested , in the absence of an opinion by the commission within the examination period , the commission shall be deemed not to have raised objections . ### as early as possible and no later than four weeks after closure of the negotiations , the member state concerned shall inform the commission of the closure of the negotiations and shall submit the negotiated but not yet signed draft intergovernmental agreement , including its&#160 ; annexes and other texts it refers to explicitly , &#160 ; to the commission for examination . the commission shall inform that member state , within two months of being informed of the closure of the negotiations , of any doubts about the compatibility of the negotiated agreement , and its annexes and other texts it refers to explicitly , with union law , in particular with eu competition law and eu internal energy market legislation , or with international agreements of the union . the member state concerned shall refrain from signing the agreement for a period of two months following the submission of the intergovernmental agreement . in the absence of a response from the commission within that period , the commission shall be deemed not to have raised objections . the member state shall postpone the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for another two months if it has received a response from the commission that the negotiated but not yet signed agreement , is not compatible with union law or international agreements of the union . within those two months the commission shall issue a legal opinion . 2 . where the legal opinion identifies incompatibility between the negotiated agreement and the union law or international agreements of the union , the commission shall specify that incompatibility and shall make recommendations on how to eliminate the incompatibility . 3 . member states shall take due account of the commission ' s recommendations and , if necessary , renegotiate the agreement . if the recommendations are not taken into account and serious doubts persist about the compatibility of the signed intergovernmental agreement with union law or international agreements of the union , the commission shall consider corrective measures to rectify the situation .


### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the commission shall make the received information accessible to all member states in electronic form . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the commission or the member state concerned , the commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations . ### when a member state intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement , the member state shall inform the commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations . the information provided to the commission shall include the relevant documentation , an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations , the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information . in case of amendments to an existing agreement , the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the commission . the member state concerned shall keep the commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations . on request of the commission or the member state concerned , the commission may participate , following a written approval by the member state in question , as an observer in the negotiations .


### when providing information to the commission in accordance with article 3 , the member state may indicate whether any part of the information , in particular commercial information , is to be regarded as confidential and whether the information provided can be shared with other member states . the commission shall respect these indications . requests for confidentiality do not restrict access of the commission itself to confidential information . ### when providing information to the commission in accordance with article 3 , the member state may indicate whether any part of the information , in particular commercial information , is to be regarded as confidential and whether the information provided can be shared with other member states . the commission shall respect these indications . requests for confidentiality do not restrict access of the commission itself to confidential information . the commission shall ensure that access to the confidential information is strictly limited to the commission staff for whom it is absolutely necessary to have the information available for the purposes mentioned in articles 4 , 5 or 6 .


### a permanent exchange of information on intergovernmental agreements at union level should allow to develop best practices . on the basis of those best practices the commission should recommend standard clauses for the use in intergovernmental agreements between member states and third countries . the use of these non - binding standard clauses should exclude conflicts of intergovernmental agreements with union law . ### a permanent exchange of information on intergovernmental agreements at union level should allow to develop best practices . on the basis of those best practices the commission , in cooperation with the eeas as regards eu external policies , should recommend standard clauses for the use in intergovernmental agreements between member states and third countries . the use of these non - binding standard clauses should exclude conflicts of intergovernmental agreements with union law or with international agreements of the union . the commission should also suggest non - binding standard clauses in reference to eu policies such as the respect of human rights , democracy , good governance , the rule of law and social dialogues including corporate social responsibility , climate change , the protection of the environment , energy efficiency , and renewable energies .


### the new information exchange mechanism should only cover intergovernmental agreements which are likley to have an impact on the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply as these two issues are intrinsically linked . it should comprise in particular all intergovernmental agreements which have an impact on the supply of gas , oil or electricity through fixed infrastructure or which have an impact on the amount of energy imported into the union from third countries . ### the new information exchange mechanism should only cover intergovernmental agreements which are likely to have an impact on the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply as these two issues are intrinsically linked . it should comprise in particular all intergovernmental agreements which have an impact on the supply of gas , oil or electricity through fixed infrastructure .


### member states should already notify the intention to open negotiations to the commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements . the commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations . it should have the right to participate as an observer in the negotiations . member states may also request the commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries . ### member states should notify the commission when negociations on a new intergovernmental agreement or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements have been started . the commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations . member states may invite the commission to participate as an observer in the negotiations . member states may also request the commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries .


### member states should already notify the intention to open negotiations to the commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements . the commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations . it should have the right to participate as an observer in the negotiations . member states may also request the commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries . ### member states should notify the intention to open negotiations to the commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements within a reasonable period of time . the commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations . member states may also request the commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries . however it is important not to jeopardise the ability of member states to negotiate the content of the agreements .


### member states shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety , including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this decision . the commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states . existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with regulation no 994 / 2010 to the commission at the date of entry into force of this decision , which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph , shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this decision . ### member states shall submit to the commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this decision all intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries that entered into force after 13 july 2009 , including their annexes and all amendments thereto , as well as other texts they refer to explicitly insofar as these other texts contain elements which have an operational impact on the functioning of the internal energy market or the security of energy supply . member states may make available summaries of the information submitted . according to the instructions of the member state concerned , the&#160 ; commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states . existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with regulation no 994 / 2010 to the commission at the date of entry into force of this decision , which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph , shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this decision .


### ' aromatised wine products ' : means products obtained from products of the wine sector as referred to in regulation no [ xxxx / 20xx . com 799 final aligned scmo ] , and which have been flavoured . they are classified as follows : ### &#8220 ; aromatised wine products&#8221 ; : means products obtained from products of the wine sector as referred to in regulation no [ xxxx / 20xx . com 799 final aligned scmo ] , and which have been flavoured in accordance with the requirements laid down in annex i . they are classified as follows :


### sales denominations and additional particulars provided for in this regulation shall , where expressed in words , appear at least in one or more of the official languages of the union . ### sales denominations and additional particulars shall appear in a language easily understood by the consumers of the member states where a wine product is marketed .


### the description «clarea» may replace the description «aromatised wine - based drink» only where the drink is manufactured in spain . ### the word ‘ clarea’ may replace the sales denomination ‘ aromatised wine - based drink’ only where the drink is manufactured in spain .


### the delegation of power referred to in this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the delegation of power referred to in this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated 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 regulation .


### in order to ensure the efficiency of the checks provided for in this chapter , the commission may , by means of delegated acts , adopt the necessary measures regarding the notification of operators to the competent authorities . ### in order to ensure the efficiency of the checks provided for in this chapter , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 35 , regarding the notification of operators to the competent authorities , as well as regarding checks and verification to be carried out by the member states , including testing .


### the description «clarea» must be accompanied by the words «produced in …» followed by the name of the member state of production or of a more restricted region except where the product is produced in spain . ### when the drink is manufactured in a member state other than spain , the word ‘ clarea’ may be used in addition to the sales denomination ‘ aromatised wine - based drink’ , which must be accompanied by the words ‘ produced in …’ followed by the name of the member state of production or of a more restricted region .


### the delegation of power referred to in this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 9 and 29 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . ________________ * oj : please insert the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### – which may have been sweetened only by means of caramelized sugar , sucrose , grape must , rectified concentrated grape must and concentrated grape must . ### – which may have been sweetened in accordance with the requirements laid down in annex 1 .


### the sales denominations for aromatised wine products as provided for in annex ii shall be used in the union . those denominations may be used only for the marketing of aromatised wine products which comply with the requirements laid down in that annex for the corresponding sales denomination . ### only the sales denominations for aromatised wine products as provided for in annex ii shall be used in the union . those denominations may be used only for the marketing of aromatised wine products which comply with the requirements laid down in that annex for the corresponding sales denomination .


### aromatised wine products which comply with the requirements of more than one sales denomination may use only one corresponding sales denomination . ### except where annex ii provides otherwise , aromatised wine products which comply with the requirements of more than one sales denomination may use only one corresponding sales denomination .


### member states shall report to the commission by 15 march each year , information on their implemented or planned actions to adapt to climate change , in particular , on national or regional adaptation strategies and on adaptation measures . this information shall include the budget allocation by policy sector and , for each adaptation measure , the main objective , the type of instrument , the status of implementation and the climate - change impact category . ### member states shall report to the commission , by 15 march every two years , information on their implemented or planned actions to adapt to climate change , in particular , on national or regional adaptation strategies and on adaptation measures . this information may include the budget allocation by policy sector and , for each adaptation measure , the main objective , the type of instrument , the status of implementation and the climate - change impact category .


### add or delete substances to or from the list of greenhouse gases in annex i to this regulation ; ### add or delete substances to or from the list of greenhouse gases in annex i to this regulation in accordance with decisions adopted under the unfccc and the kyoto protocol ;


### information on any financial resources allocated by the member state related to the implementation of the unfccc by type of channel such as bilateral , regional or other multilateral channels ; ### information on any financial resources allocated by the member state related to the implementation of the unfccc by type of channel such as bilateral , regional or other multilateral channels including the following , as appropriate : the global environment facility , the least developed countries fund , the special climate change fund , the adaptation fund , the green climate fund and the trust fund for supplementary activities ; other multilateral climate change funds ; multilateral financial institutions , including regional development banks ; specialised united nations bodies ; contributions through bilateral , regional and other channels ;


### detailed information on assistance provided by both the public and private sectors , as appropriate , to developing countries to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions ; ### information , to the extent possible , on private financial flows leveraged by bilateral climate finance towards mitigation and adaptation activities in developing countries and on policies and measures that promote the scaling up of private investment in mitigation and adaptation activities in developing countries that are parties to the unfccc ;


### information on activities by the member state related to technology transfer to developing countries under the unfccc and on technologies transferred for the year x - 1 , information on planned activities related to technology transfer to developing countries under the unfccc and on technologies to be transferred for the year x and subsequent years . it should include information on whether the technology transferred was used for mitigating or adapting to the effects of climate change , recipient country , amount of support provided , and type of technology transferred . ### information on measures taken by member states to promote , facilitate and finance the transfer of , access to and the deployment of climate - friendly technologies for the benefit of developing countries , and for support for the development and enhancement of endogenous capacities and technologies of developing countries and , to the extent possible , also provide information on success and failure stories .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 29 of this regulation to specify the requirements for the monitoring and reporting of co2 emissions from maritime transport relating to marine vessels calling at member states ' seaports . the monitoring and reporting requirements adopted shall be consistent with requirements agreed at the unfccc and , to the extent possible , with requirements applied to vessels in the context of the imo or through union legislation addressing ghg emissions from maritime transport . to the extent possible , monitoring and reporting requirements shall minimise member states ' workload including through the use of centralised data collection and maintenance . ### upon the adoption of any union legislation addressing greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport , member states shall determine and report to the commission the co2 emissions from maritime transport pursuant to the reporting provisions included in such union legislation .


### member states shall , based on the best data available , report to the commission by 15 march each year : ### member states shall , based on the best data available , once every two years report to the commission by 15 march of the relevant year :


### where appropriate , calculating the resulting technical corrections necessary . ### where appropriate , calculating the resulting necessary technical corrections in consultation with member states .


### information on activities by the member state related to technology transfer to developing countries under the unfccc and on technologies transferred for the year x - 1 , information on planned activities related to technology transfer to developing countries under the unfccc and on technologies to be transferred for the year x and subsequent years . it should include information on whether the technology transferred was used for mitigating or adapting to the effects of climate change , recipient country , amount of support provided , and type of technology transferred . ### activities by the member state related to technology transfer to developing countries under the unfccc .


### member states shall submit to the commission their low - carbon development strategy one year after the entry into force of this regulation or in accordance with any timetable agreed internationally in the context of the unfccc process . ### member states shall submit to the commission their low - carbon development strategy 18 months after the entry into force of this regulation or in accordance with any timetable agreed internationally in the context of the unfccc process .


### meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments of member states under decision no 406 / 2009 / ec and achieving long - term emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in line with the union’s objective to reduce emissions by 80 to 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels , in the context of necessary reductions , according to the ipcc , by developed countries as a group . ### meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments of member states under decision no 406 / 2009 / ec .


### member states shall , based on the best data available , report to the commission by 15 march each year : ### member states shall , based on the best data available and using any common format agreed under the unfccc , report to the commission by 31 december every two years :


### in case of professions with patient safety implications , member states may confer to the competent authorities the right to carry out language checking covering all professionals concerned if it is expressly requested by the national health care system , or in case of self - employed professionals not affiliated to the nationals health care system , by representative national patient organisations . ### in case of professions with public health and patient safety implications , member states may confer to the competent authorities the right to carry out language checking covering all professionals concerned if it is expressly requested by the national health care system , or in case of self - employed professionals not affiliated to the nationals health care system , by representative national patient organisations .


### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within two weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority on the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure . ### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within four weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority on the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the necessary language skills . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patients ' safety . language controls should however be reasonable and necessary for the jobs in question and should not constitute grounds for excluding professionals from the labour market in the host member state . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec already provides for clear obligations for professionals to have the language skills that are necessary for pursuing their profession in the host member state . the review of that obligation has shown a need to clarify the role of competent authorities and employers notably in the interest of patients ' safety . language controls for the jobs in question should not constitute grounds for excluding professionals from the labour market in the host member state and should therefore be reasonable and necessary .


### a member state shall ensure that any controls of the knowledge of a language are carried out by a competent authority after the decisions referred to in articles 4d , 7 and 51 have been taken and if there is a serious and concrete doubt about the professional ' s sufficient language knowledge in respect of the professional activities this person intends to pursue . ### a member state shall ensure that any controls of the knowledge of a language are carried out by a competent authority before the decisions referred to in articles 4d , 7 and 51 have been taken and if there is a serious and concrete doubt about the professional ' s sufficient language knowledge in respect of the professional activities this person intends to pursue .


### at least four years of full - time study at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination and at least two years of remunerated traineeship ; ### at least four years of full - time study at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination and at least two years of traineeship ;


### where the service provider moves , if he has pursued that profession in one or several member states for at least two years during the last 10 years preceding the provision of services when the profession is not regulated in the member state of establishment . ### where the service provider moves , if he has pursued that profession in one or several member states for at least two years during the last 10 years preceding the provision of services when the profession is not regulated in the member state of establishment . the provision of services in the construction industry shall be excluded from this general freedom to provide services .


### for professions in the security sector and in the health sector , where the member state so requires for its own nationals , evidence of neither temporary and final suspensions from exercising the profession nor criminal convictions . ### for all professions , where so provided for by the member state , evidence of neither temporary and final suspensions from exercising the profession nor criminal convictions .


### the decision of the home member state , or the absence of a decision within the period of two weeks referred to in paragraph 1 , shall be subject to appeal under national law . ### the decision of the home member state , or the absence of a decision within the period of four weeks referred to in paragraph 1 , shall be subject to appeal under national law .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within four weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years .


### furthermore , in technical specifications and in award criteria , contracting authorities should be allowed to refer to a specific production process , a specific mode of provision of services , or a specific process for any other stage of the life cycle of a product or service , provided that they are linked to the subject - matter of the public contract . in order to better integrate social considerations in public procurement , procurers may also be allowed to include , in the award criterion of the most economically advantageous tender , characteristics related to the working conditions of the persons directly participating in the process of production or provision in question . those characteristics may only concern the protection of health of the staff involved in the production process or the favouring of social integration of disadvantaged persons or members of vulnerable groups amongst the persons assigned to performing the contract , including accessibility for persons with disabilities . any award criteria which include those characteristics should in any event remain limited to characteristics that have immediate consequences on staff members in their working environment . they should be applied in accordance with directive 96 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and in a way that does not discriminate directly or indirectly against economic operators from other member states or from third countries parties to the agreement or to free trade agreements to which the union is party . for service contracts and for contracts involving the design of works , contracting authorities should also be allowed to use as an award criterion the organisation , qualification and experience of the staff assigned to performing the contract in question , as this may affect the quality of contract performance and , as a result , the economic value of the tender . ### in order to better integrate social considerations in public procurement , procurers may also be allowed to include optionaly , in the award criterion of the most economically advantageous tender , characteristics related to the working conditions of the persons directly participating in the process of production or provision in question . those characteristics may only concern the protection of health of the staff involved in the production process or the favouring of social integration of disadvantaged persons or members of vulnerable groups amongst the persons assigned to performing the contract , including accessibility for persons with disabilities . any award criteria which include those characteristics should in any event remain limited to characteristics that have immediate consequences on staff members in their working environment . they should be applied in accordance with directive 96 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and in a way that does not discriminate directly or indirectly against economic operators from other member states or from third countries parties to the agreement or to free trade agreements to which the union is party . for service contracts and for contracts involving the design of works , contracting authorities should also be allowed to use as an award criterion the organisation , qualification and experience of the staff assigned to performing the contract in question , as this may affect the quality of contract performance and , as a result , the economic value of the tender .


### by way of derogation from article 4 and , where the payment service provider of the payee is established outside the union , transfers of funds amounting to eur 1 000 or less shall be accompanied only by : ### by way of derogation from article 4 and , where the payment service provider of the payee is established within the union or outside the union , transfers of funds amounting to eur 1 000 or less shall be accompanied only by :


### by way of derogation from article 4 and , where the payment service provider of both the payer and the payee are established in the union , only the account number of the payer or his unique transaction identifier shall be provided at the time of the transfer of funds . ### by way of derogation from article 4 and , where the payment service provider of both the payer and the payee are established in the union , only the full name of the principal and the account number of the payer or his unique identifier shall be provided at the time of the transfer of funds .


### for transfers amounting to eur 1 000 or less , where the payment service provider of the payer is established outside the union , the payment service provider of the payee need not verify the information pertaining to the payee , unless there is a suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing . ### for transfers amounting to eur 1 000 or less , where the payment service provider of the payer is established outside the union , the payment service provider of the payee need not verify the information pertaining to the payee , unless there is a suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing . member states can reduce or remove the threshold when the national risk assessment advises to intensify the control over the transfers of funds not made from an account . member states making use of this derogation shall inform the commission thereof .


### ‘ a person - to - person’ transfer of funds means a transaction between two natural persons . ### ' a person - to - person ' transfer of funds means a transaction between two natural persons , who , as consumers , act for purposes other than their trade , business or profession .


### ‘ payment service provider’ means a natural or legal person who provides the service of transferring funds in his or her professional capacity ; ### ' payment service provider ' means a payment service provider as defined in article 4 of directive 2007 / 64 / ec ;


### ‘ payee’ means a natural or legal person who is the intended recipient of transferred funds ; ### ' payee ' means a payee as defined in article 4 of directive 2007 / 64 / ec ;


### in its communication to the european parliament , the council , the economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' single market act twelve levers to boost growth and strengthen confidence ' working together to create new growth ' ' , 9 adopted on 13 april 2011 , the commission identifies the need to improve the transparency of the social and environmental information provided by companies in all sectors , in order to ensure a level playing field . __________________ 9 com 206 final of 13 april 2011 . ### in its communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' single market act &#8211 ; twelve levers to boost growth and strengthen confidence &#8211 ; ' working together to create new growth ' ' 9 , adopted on 13 april 2011 , the commission identifies the need to improve the transparency of the social and environmental information provided by undertakings in all sectors , in order to ensure a level playing field . __________________ 9 com0206 of 13 april 2011 .


### in its communication to the european parliament , the council , the economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' single market act twelve levers to boost growth and strengthen confidence ' working together to create new growth ' ' 9 , adopted on 13 april 2011 , the commission identifies the need to improve the transparency of the social and environmental information provided by companies in all sectors , in order to ensure a level playing field . __________________ 9 com 206 final , 13 april 2011 . ### in its communication to the european parliament , the council , the economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' single market act twelve levers to boost growth and strengthen confidence ' working together to create new growth ' ' , adopted on 13 april 2011 , the commission identifies the need to raise to a similarly high level the transparency of the social and environmental information provided by companies in all sectors across all member states , in order to ensure a level playing field . __________________ 9 com 206 final , 13 april 2011 .


### the scope of these non - financial disclosure requirements should be defined by reference to the average number of employees , total assets and turnover . smes should be exempted from additional requirements , and the obligation to disclose a non - financial statement in the annual report should only apply to those companies whose average number of employees exceeds 500 , and exceed either a balance sheet total of eur 20 million or a net turnover of eur 40 million . ### the scope of these non - financial disclosure requirements should be defined by reference to the average number of employees , balance sheet total and net turnover . smes should be exempted from additional requirements , and the obligation to disclose a non - financial statement in the management report should only apply to those large undertakings and groups , whose average number of employees exceeds 500 .


### it is also necessary to establish a certain minimum legal requirement as regards the extent of the information that should be made available to the public by undertakings across the union . annual reports should give a fair and comprehensive view of an undertaking ' s policies , results , and risks . ### it is also necessary to establish a certain minimum legal requirement as regards the extent of the information that should be made available to the public by undertakings across the union . management reports should give a fair and comprehensive view of an undertaking ' s policies , results , and risks .


### diversity of competences and views of the members of administrative , management and supervisory bodies of companies facilitates a good understanding of the business organisation and affairs . it enables members of these bodies to exercise a constructive challenge of the management decisions and to be more open to innovative ideas , addressing the similarity of views of members , the ‘ group - think’ phenomenon . it contributes thus to effective oversight of the management and a successful governance of the company . it would therefore be important to enhance transparency regarding the diversity policy companies have in place . this would inform the market of corporate governance practices and thus put indirect pressure on companies to have more diversified boards . ### diversity of competences and views of the members of administrative , management and supervisory bodies of undertakings facilitates a good understanding of the business organisation and affairs . it enables members of these bodies to exercise a constructive challenge of the management decisions and to be more open to innovative ideas , addressing the similarity of views of members , the ‘ group - think’ phenomenon . it contributes thus to effective oversight of the management and a successful governance of the undertaking . it would therefore be important to enhance transparency regarding the diversity policy undertakings have in place . this would inform the market of corporate governance practices and thus put indirect pressure on undertakings to have more diversified boards .