### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate action in the union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute 25% of its overall financial envelope to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the implementation of this regulation , and the overall contribution from this regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate action in the union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 50% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate and environment objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute 50% of its overall financial envelope to climate and environment related objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the implementation of this regulation , and the overall contribution from this regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes .


### –asia and the pacific eur 10 000 million , ### –asia and the pacific eur 10 000 million [ 10 , 73% ] ,


### indicatively 10 % of the financial envelope set out in article 4 to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in article 12 shall be allocated to partner countries listed in annex i in order to implement the performance - based approach . the performance - based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy , human rights , rule of law , cooperation on migration , economic governance and reforms . the progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually . ### at least 10 % of the financial envelope set out in article 4 , to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in article 12 , shall be allocated to partner countries listed in annex i in order to apply the performance - based approach . the performance - based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy , human rights , rule of law , cooperation on migration , economic governance and implementing agreed reforms . the progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually , in particular by means of country progress reports which include trends as compared to previous years .


### the commission shall , to an appropriate extent , associate all relevant stakeholders in the evaluation process of the union ' s funding provided under this regulation , and may , where appropriate , seek to undertake joint evaluations with the member states and development partners with close involvement of the partner countries . ### the commission shall associate all relevant stakeholders in the evaluation process of the union ' s funding provided under this regulation , and may , where appropriate , seek to undertake joint evaluations with the member states and development partners with close involvement of the partner countries .


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


### in line with the international commitments of the union on development effectiveness as adopted in busan in 2011 and renewed at the nairobi high level forum in 2016 and recalled in the consensus , the union’s development cooperation should apply the development effectiveness principles , namely ownership of development priorities by developing countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships as well as transparency and accountability . ### in line with the international commitments of the union on development effectiveness as adopted in busan in 2011 and renewed at the nairobi high level forum in 2016 and recalled in the consensus , the union’s development cooperation should apply the development effectiveness principles , namely ownership of development priorities by developing countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships as well as mutual transparency and accountability .


### boosting and diversifying agricultural and food value chains , promoting economic diversification , value addition , regional integration competiveness and trade , and strengthening sustainable , low - carbon and climate - change - resilient innovations ; ### boosting and diversifying agricultural and inclusive food value chains , promoting food security and economic diversification , value addition , regional integration competiveness and trade , and strengthening sustainable , low - carbon and climate - change - resilient innovations ;


### the commission shall establish appropriate risk assessment , monitoring and evaluation procedures for measures pursuant to this article . ### the commission shall undertake , within the evaluation pursuant to article 32 , and in particular with regard to a mid - term evaluation , joint evaluations with member states . the results shall inform programme design and resource allocation , and further enhance the consistency and complementarity of the union ' s external action .


### addressing global health security through communicable diseases research and control , translate knowledge into products and policies that tackle the changing disease burden , and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services , especially for sexual and reproductive health . ### addressing global health security through communicable diseases research , including on poverty - related and neglected diseases - and control , translate knowledge into products and policies that tackle immunisation , the wide spectrum of the changing disease burden and antimicrobial resistance , and shape global markets to improve access to essential health commodities and healthcare services , especially for sexual and reproductive health .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation . ### the types of financing and the methods of application under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of partner’s needs , preferences and specific context , their relevance , sustainability and ability to comply with the development effectiveness principles , achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation 2018 / 10461a of the european parliament and of the council . the role of the european endowment for democracy as a foundation mandated through the european institutions for the support of democracy , civil society and human rights worldwide should be strengthened and increased under this regulation . the eed should be given the administrative flexibility and the financial opportunities to disburse targeted grants to civil society actors in the european neighbourhood standing for the implementation of the european neighbourhood policy – notably where it concerns the development of democracy , human rights , free elections and the rule of law as referred to in article 17 / 18 of this regulation .


### the union shall promote a multilateral and rules - based approach to global goods and challenges and shall cooperate with member states , partner countries , international organisations and other donors in that respect . ### the union shall promote a multilateral and rules - based approach to global goods and challenges and shall cooperate with member states , partner countries , international organisations , including international financial institutions and un agencies , funds and programmes , and other donors in that respect .


### the new european fund for sustainable development plus , building on its successful predecessor , the efsd70 , should constitute an integrated financial package supplying financing capacity in the form of grants , budgetary guarantees and financial instruments worldwide . the efsd + should support the external investment plan and combine blending and budgetary guarantee operations covered by the external action guarantee , including those covering sovereign risks associated with lending operations , previously carried out under the external lending mandate to the european investment bank . given its role under the treaties and its experience over the last decades in supporting union policies , the european investment bank should remain a natural partner for the commission for the implementation of operations under the external action guarantee . __________________ 70 regulation 2017 / 1601 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 september 2017 establishing the european fund for sustainable development , the efsd guarantee and the efsd guarantee fund . ### the new european fund for sustainable development plus , building on its predecessor , the efsd70 , should constitute an integrated financial package supplying financing capacity in the form of grants , budgetary guarantees and financial instruments worldwide . the efsd + should support the external investment plan and combine blending and budgetary guarantee operations covered by the external action guarantee , including those covering sovereign risks associated with lending operations , previously carried out under the external lending mandate to the european investment bank . given its role under the treaties and its experience over the last decades in supporting union policies , the european investment bank should remain a natural partner for the commission for the application of operations under the external action guarantee . other multilateral development banks or eu national development banks also have skills and capital which can add significant value to eu development impact and their participation under the efsd + should therefore also be strongly promoted through this regulation . __________________ 70 regulation 2017 / 1601 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 september 2017 establishing the european fund for sustainable development , the efsd guarantee and the efsd guarantee fund .


### multiannual indicative programmes for geographic programmes may be reviewed where necessary for effective implementation , in particular where there are substantive changes in the policy framework referred to in article 7 or following a crisis or post - crisis situation . ### multiannual geographic and thematic programmes shall expire on 30 june 2025 at the latest . the commission shall adopt new multiannual programmes by 30 june 2025 , based on the results , findings and conclusions of the mid - term evaluation referred to in article 32 .


### the multiannual indicative programmes shall be built on : ### the multiannual programmes shall be built on :


### 17indicatively 10 % of the financial envelope set out in article 4 to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in article 12 shall be allocated to partner countries listed in annex i in order to implement the performance - based approach . the performance - based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy , human rights , rule of law , cooperation on migration , economic governance and reforms . the progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually . ### 17incentive - based approach .


### provide finance and support to private and cooperative sector development compliant with the conditions set out in article 209 of the [ financing regulation ] , with a particular focus on local companies and micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , on promoting decent job creation and encouraging the contribution of european companies to the efsd + purpose ; ### provide finance and support to private and cooperative sector development compliant with the conditions set out in article 209 of the [ financing regulation ] , to contribute to sustainable development in its economic , social and environmental dimensions , and to the implementation of the 2030 agenda , the paris agreement and , where appropriate , the european neighbourhood policy , the eradication of poverty , promoting skills and entrepreneurship , gender equality and the empowerment of women and young people , while pursuing and strengthening the rule of law , good governance and human rights , with a particular focus on local companies and micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , on promoting decent job creation , economic opportunities , and encouraging the contribution of european companies to the efsd + purpose ;


### the main approach for actions financed under this regulation should be through geographic programmes , in order to maximise the impact of the union ' s assistance and bring union ' s action closer to partner countries and populations . this general approach should be complemented by thematic programmes and by rapid response actions , where relevant . ### the main approach for actions financed under this regulation should be through geographic programmes , in order to maximise the impact of the union ' s assistance and bring union ' s action closer to partner countries and populations . this general approach should be complemented by thematic programmes and by rapid response actions , where relevant . effective complementarity between the geographic , thematic and rapid response programmes and actions should be ensured . in order to take account of the specificities of each programme , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement the provisions of this regulation by setting out the union’s strategy , the priority areas , detailed objectives , the expected results , specific performance indicators and the specific financial allocation for each programme . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making1a . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ________________ 1a oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### programming documents for geographic programmes shall be results - based and shall take into account , where appropriate , internationally agreed targets and indicators , in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks , to assess and communicate the union contribution to results , at the level of outputs , outcomes and impact . ### programming documents shall be results - oriented and include clear targets and indicators to measure progress and impact of union assistance . indicators may be based , where appropriate , on internationally agreed standards in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the application of this regulation should be based on the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including promoting democracy and human rights , preserving peace , conflict prevention , mediation and post - conflict reconstruction including women at all stages , strengthening international security , addressing root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , bringing about the conditions to create an international legal framework for the protection of persons displaced due to climate change , supporting trade policy as a tool for development and to bring improvements to the rule of law and human rights , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , addressing global public health threats and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social , labour and environmental standards including with regard to climate change , for the rule of law , for international law , including in respect of humanitarian and international human rights law . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### ensure continued eu leadership in shaping the global agenda on migration and forced displacement governance in all its dimensions ; ### ensure continued eu leadership in shaping the global agenda on migration and forced displacement governance in all its dimensions , to facilitate safe , orderly and regular migration ;


### supporting national development paths that maximise positive social outcomes and impacts and promoting progressive taxation and redistributive public policies ; ### supporting national development paths that maximise positive social outcomes and impacts , promoting effective and sustainable taxation and redistributive public policies , and the setting - up and strengthening of sustainable social protection systems and social insurance schemes ;


### the partners’ commitments and performance , established on the basis of criteria such as political reform and economic and social development ; ### the partners’ commitments , including those jointly agreed with the union , and efforts , established on the basis of criteria such as political reform , progress in good governance and human rights , economic and social development , and the effective use of aid ;


### limiting deforestation and promoting forest law enforcement , governance and trade , and combating illegal logging , trade of illegal timber and wood products ; ### limiting deforestation and promoting forest law enforcement , governance and trade , and combating illegal logging , trade of illegal timber and wood products . supporting better governance and capacity building for the sustainable management of natural resources ;


### the efsd + should maximise additionality of funding , address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations , deliver innovative products and ‘ crowd - in’ private sector funds . involvement of the private sector in the union’s cooperation with partner countries through the efsd + should yield measurable and additional development impact without distorting the market and should be cost - effective based on mutual accountability and risk and cost sharing . the efsd + should operate as a ‘ one - stop - shop’ , receiving financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and delivering a wide range of financial support to eligible investments . ### the efsd + should maximise additionality of funding , address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations , deliver innovative products and ‘ crowd - in’ private sector funds to optimise the contribution of private finance to local sustainable development . involvement of the private sector in the union’s cooperation with partner countries through the efsd + should yield measurable and additional development impact in full respect of the environment and local communities’ rights and livelihoods and without distorting the local market and unfairly competing with local economic actors . it should be cost - effective based on mutual accountability and risk and cost sharing . the efsd + , while based on adequate accountability and transparency criteria , should operate as a ‘ one - stop - shop’ , receiving financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and delivering a wide range of financial support to eligible investments .


### post - conflict recovery as well as post - disaster recovery ; ### post - conflict recovery , including addressing the issue of missing persons in post - conflict situations , as well as post - disaster recovery with relevance to the political and security situation ;


### improving business environment and investment climate , supporting enhanced public - private dialogue , and building capacities of micro , small and medium enterprises , ### developing a socially and ecologically responsible local private sector , improving business environment and investment climate , supporting enhanced public - private dialogue , and building capacities , competitiveness and resilience of local micro , small and medium enterprises and their integration into the local , regional and global economy ,


### promoting an integrated approach to supporting communities , particularly the poorest , in improving access to basic needs and services ; ### promoting an integrated approach to supporting communities , particularly the poorest and hardest to reach , by improving universal access to basic needs and services , in particular health , education , nutrition and social protection ;


### the references to union instruments in article 9 of council decision 2010 / 427 / eu79 , which are replaced by this regulation , should be read as references to this regulation and the commission should ensure that this regulation is implemented in accordance with the role of the eeas as provided in that decision . _________________ 79 council decision 2010 / 427 / eu of 26 july 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the european external action service . ### the references to union instruments in article 9 of council decision 2010 / 427 / eu79 , which are replaced by this regulation , should be read as references to this regulation and the commission should ensure that this regulation is implemented in accordance with the role and competencies of the eeas as provided in that decision . _________________ 79 council decision 2010 / 427 / eu of 26 july 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the european external action service .


### migration and mobility ### migration , mobility and forced displacement


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


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


### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , the promotion of peaceful , just and inclusive societies , sustainable and inclusive progress , the creation of decent jobs and economic opportunities , in particular for most vulnerable people , such as women , girls and lgbti people , victims of conflict and people with disabilities , by supporting socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and cooperatives , in particular those owned by women , as well as addressing climate change , environmental degradation and specific socioeconomic root causes of migration and displacement which disproportionately affect women and girls , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### an external action guarantee should be established building on the existing efsd guarantee and the guarantee fund for external actions . the external action guarantee should support the efsd + operations covered by budgetary guarantees , macro - financial assistance and loans to third countries on the basis of council decision 77 / 270 / euratom71 . these operations should be supported by appropriations under this regulation , together with those under regulation no … / … and regulation no … / … , which should also cover the provisioning and liabilities arising from macro - financial assistance loans and loans to third countries referred to in article 10 of regulation eins , respectively . when funding efsd + operations , priority should be given to those which have a high impact on job creation and whose cost - benefit ratio enhances the sustainability of investment . the operations supported with the external action guarantee should be accompanied by an in - depth ex ante assessment of environmental , financial and social aspects , as appropriate and in line with the better regulation requirements . the external action guarantee should not be used to provide essential public services , which remains a government responsibility . __________________ 71 council decision 77 / 270 / euratom of 29 march 1977 empowering the commission to issue euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations . ### an external action guarantee should be established building on the existing efsd guarantee and the guarantee fund for external actions . the external action guarantee should support the efsd + operations covered by budgetary guarantees , macro - financial assistance and loans to third countries on the basis of council decision 77 / 270 / euratom71 . these operations should be supported by appropriations under this regulation , together with those under regulation no … / … and regulation no … / … , which should also cover the provisioning and liabilities arising from macro - financial assistance loans and loans to third countries referred to in article 10 of regulation eins , respectively . when funding efsd + operations , priority should be given to those which have a high impact on job and livelihoods creation and whose cost - benefit ratio enhances the sustainability of investment and which provide the highest guarantees of sustainability and long - term development impact throughout local ownership . the operations supported with the external action guarantee should be accompanied by an in - depth ex ante assessment of environmental , financial and social aspects , including the impact on human rights and livelihoods of affected communities and the impact on inequalities and the identification of ways to address those inequalities in line with the better regulation requirements and taking due account of the principle of free and prior informed consent of affected communities in land - related investments . the external action guarantee should not be used to provide essential public services , which remains a government responsibility . ex - post impact assessments should also happen to measure the development impact of the efsd + operations . __________________ 71 council decision 77 / 270 / euratom of 29 march 1977 empowering the commission to issue euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations .


### in the event of unforeseen needs or circumstances , and when funding is not possible from more appropriate sources , the commission may adopt special measures not provided for in the programming documents . ### in the event of unforeseen needs or circumstances , and when funding is not possible from more appropriate sources , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 34 laying down special measures not based on the programming documents .


### contribute to climate action and environmental protection and management ; ### contribute to climate action and environmental protection and management , in order to produce climate co - benefits , allocating at least 30 % of the financing to investments that contribute to climate action , renewable energy and resource efficiency ;


### in order to enhance partner countries ' ownership of their development processes and the sustainability of external aid , the union should , where relevant , favour the use of partner countries ' own institutions and of partner countries’ systems and procedures for all aspects of the project cycle for cooperation . ### in order to enhance partner countries ' democratic ownership of their development processes and the sustainability of external aid , the union should , where relevant , favour the use of partner countries ' own institutions , resources , expertise and of partner countries’ systems and procedures for all aspects of the project cycle for cooperation while ensuring local resources and expertise and the full involvement of local governments and civil society .


### the commission shall establish appropriate risk assessment , monitoring and evaluation procedures for measures pursuant to this article . ### the commission shall undertake , within the evaluation pursuant to article 32 , and in particular with regard to a mid - term evaluation , joint evaluations with member states . the results shall inform programme design and resource allocation , and further enhance the consistency and complementarity of the union ' s external action .


### the primary objective of union’s development cooperation policy , as laid down in article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union is the reduction and , in the long term , the eradication of poverty . the union’s development cooperation policy also contributes to the objectives of the union’s external action , in particular to foster the sustainable economic , social and environmental development of developing countries , with the primary aim of eradicating poverty , as set out in article 21 of the treaty on european union . ### the primary objective of union’s development cooperation policy , as laid down in article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union is the reduction and , in the long term , the eradication of poverty . the union’s development cooperation policy also contributes to the objectives of the union’s external action , in particular to foster the sustainable economic , social , cultural , educational and environmental development of developing countries , with the primary aim of eradicating poverty , as set out in article 21 of the treaty on european union .


### supporting global initiatives on universal social protection that follow the principles of efficiency , sustainability and equity ; including support to address inequality and ensure social cohesion ; ### supporting global initiatives on universal social protection that follow the principles of efficiency , sustainability and equity , including support to address inequality and ensure social cohesion in particular with the setting - up and strengthening of sustainable social protection systems , social insurance schemes , and with fiscal reform , reinforcing the capacity of tax systems and the fight against fraud and tax evasion ;


### programming documents for geographic programmes shall be results - based and shall take into account , where appropriate , internationally agreed targets and indicators , in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks , to assess and communicate the union contribution to results , at the level of outputs , outcomes and impact . ### programming documents shall be results - oriented and include clear targets and indicators to measure progress and impact of union assistance . indicators may be based , where appropriate , on internationally agreed standards in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks .


### ‘ use of a vehicle’ means any use of such vehicle , intended normally to serve as a means of transport , that is consistent with the normal function of that vehicle , irrespective of the vehicle ' s characteristics and irrespective of the terrain on which the motor vehicle is used and of whether it is stationary or in motion . ; ### ' use of a vehicle ' means any use of such vehicle in traffic that is , at the time of the accident , used as a means of transport , irrespective of the terrain on which the motor vehicle is used and of whether it is stationary or in motion . ;


### where the injured party is resident in another member state than the member state in which the insurance undertaking referred to in paragraph 1 is established , the body referred to in paragraph 1 and which has compensated that injured party in his or her member state of residence , shall be entitled to claim reimbursement of the sum paid by way of compensation from the body referred to in paragraph 1 in the member state in which the insurance undertaking which issued the policy of the liable party is established . ### where the injured party is resident in another member state than the member state in which the vehicle causing the accident is insured , the body referred to in paragraph 1 and which has compensated that injured party in his or her member state of residence , shall be entitled to claim reimbursement of the sum paid by way of compensation from the body referred to in paragraph 1 in the member state where the vehicle causing the accident is insured .


### no later than seven years after the date of transposition of this directive , an evaluation of this directive shall be carried out . the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluation accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . ### no later than five years after the date of transposition of this directive , an evaluation and full review of this directive shall be carried out . this evaluation shall , in particular , assess the suitability of this directive in the light of technological developments related to autonomous vehicles and semi - autonomous vehicles and whether the liability system it provides is likely to satisfy future needs . the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluation accompanied by its observations and , where appropriate , by a legislative proposal , to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee .


### ‘ use of a vehicle’ means any use of such vehicle , intended normally to serve as a means of transport , that is consistent with the normal function of that vehicle , irrespective of the vehicle ' s characteristics and irrespective of the terrain on which the motor vehicle is used and of whether it is stationary or in motion . ### ' use of a vehicle ' means any use of such vehicle in traffic , that is intended primarily to serve as a means of transport and that , at the time of the accident , was being used in line with its primary function on public roads and irrespective of whether it is stationary or in motion ;


### sound prudential supervision should ensure that investment firms are managed in an orderly way and in the best interests of their clients . they should take into account the potential for investment firms and their clients to engage in excessive risk - taking and the different degrees of risk assumed and posed by investment firms . equally , such prudential supervision should aim to avoid undue administrative burden on investment firms . ### sound prudential supervision should ensure that investment firms are managed in an orderly way and in the best interests of their clients . they should take into account the potential for investment firms and their clients to engage in excessive risk - taking and the different degrees of risk assumed and posed by investment firms . equally , such prudential supervision should aim to avoid undue administrative and compliance burdens on investment firms . at the same time , these requirements should make it possible to strike a balance between ensuring the safety and soundness of different investment companies and avoiding excessive costs that might undermine the viability of their business activity .


### there may be member states in which the authorities competent for the prudential supervision of investment firms are different from the authorities that are competent for the supervision of market conduct . it is therefore necessary to create a mechanism of cooperation and exchange of information between those authorities . ### there may be member states in which the authorities competent for the prudential supervision of investment firms are different from the authorities that are competent for the supervision of market conduct . it is therefore necessary to create a mechanism of cooperation and exchange of information between those authorities and ensure that it functions promptly and efficiently .


### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies . ### decisions on the use of the efsi support for infrastructure and large mid - cap projects should be made by an investment committee . the investment committee should be composed of independent and impartial experts who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of investment projects . the experts of the investment committee should be selected on the basis of a transparent procedure which ensures that the committee disposes of the broadest possible expertise , encompassing various sectors and geographic markets of the union . the investment committee should be accountable to a steering board of the efsi , who should supervise the fulfilment of the efsi ' s objectives . to effectively benefit from the experience of the eif , the efsi should support funding to the eif to allow the eif to undertake individual projects in the areas of small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies .


### at the request of the european parliament , the managing director shall participate in a hearing of the european parliament on the performance of the efsi . ### at the request of the european parliament , the managing director shall participate in a hearing of the european parliament on the performance of the efsi , as often as considered necessary by the parliament .


### in accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information , the eib shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 . ### in accordance with the union rules on public access to documents and information , the eib shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in article 5 .


### at the latest [ po insert date three years after the entry into force of this regulation ] , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation accompanied by any relevant proposal . ### at the latest [ po insert date three years after the entry into force of this regulation ] , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation accompanied by any relevant proposal for a review of this regulation .


### alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the efsi , a european investment advisory hub should be created . the eiah should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the union , by building on the expertise of the commission , the eib , national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the european structural and investment funds . this should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the union . ### alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the efsi , a european investment advisory hub should be created . the eiah should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the union , by building on the expertise of the commission , the eib , national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the european structural and investment funds . this should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the union . the eib should report annually to the european parliament and the council on the services provided by the eiah and the execution of the budget of the eiah .


### the efsi agreement shall provide for the creation of a european investment advisory hub within the eib . the eiah shall have as its objective to build upon existing eib and commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification , preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union . this shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , use of innovative financial instruments , use of public - private partnerships and advice , as appropriate , on relevant issues of eu legislation . ### this regulation shall provide for the creation of a european investment advisory hub within the eib . the eiah shall have as its objective to build upon existing eib and commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification , preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union . this shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , use of innovative financial instruments , use of public - private partnerships and advice , as appropriate , on relevant issues of eu legislation .


### at the request of the european parliament , the commission shall report to the european parliament on the application of this regulation . ### at the request of the european parliament , the commission shall report to the european parliament on the application of this regulation , the use of the eu guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund .


### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi ; ### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib and the governance bodies of the efsi should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi . in accordance with the union rules on public access to documents and information the eib should also make publicly available on its website information relating to all eib financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives of the efsi .


### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 . ### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union , which shall be publicly available for investors and other interested parties . the list of projects contained in the pipeline shall be drawn up for information purposes only and shall be without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 .


### the eib and eif shall on a regular basis provide the european parliament , the council and the commission with all their independent evaluation reports which assess the practical results achieved by the specific activities of the eib and eif under this regulation . ### the eib and eif shall on a regular basis , and whenever requested , provide the european parliament , the council and the commission with all their independent evaluation reports which assess the practical results achieved by the specific activities of the eib and eif under this regulation .


### the efsi agreement shall provide that the efsi shall be governed by a steering board , which shall determine the strategic orientation , the strategic asset allocation and operating policies and procedures , including the investment policy of projects that efsi can support and the risk profile of the efsi , in conformity with the objectives under article 5 . the steering board shall elect one of its members to be chairperson . ### the efsi agreement shall provide that the efsi shall be governed by a steering board , which shall determine the strategic orientation , the strategic asset allocation and operating policies and procedures , including the investment policy of projects that efsi can support and the risk profile of the efsi , in conformity with the objectives under article 5 . when establishing the investment policy and the risk profile for the efsi support , the steering board shall take into account the need to avoid excessive geographical concentration . the steering board shall elect one of its members to be chairperson .


### for the purposes of the commission ' s accounting and reporting of the risks covered by the eu guarantee and management of the guarantee fund , the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall provide the commission every year : ### for the purposes of the commission ' s accounting and reporting of the risks covered by the eu guarantee and management of the guarantee fund , the eib , in cooperation with the eif as appropriate , shall provide the european parliament , the council and the commission every year :


### the external rolling noise measured value shall be declared in decibels and calculated in accordance with annex 3 to unece regulation no 117 . ### the external rolling noise value shall be declared in decibels in accordance with annex 3 to unece regulation no 117 .


### the ice performance shall be tested in accordance with iso 19447 . ### the ice performance shall be labelled in accordance with iso 19447 .


### distributors shall ensure that any visual advertisement for a specific type of tyre , including on the internet , shows the label . ### distributors shall ensure that any technical promotional material for a specific type of tyre , including on the internet , shows the label .


### the information to be provided under articles 4 , 6 and 7 on the parameters indicated on the label shall be obtained by applying the testing and measurement methods referred to in annex i , and the laboratory alignment procedure referred to in annex vi . ### the information to be provided under articles 4 , 6 and 7 on the parameters indicated on the label shall be obtained in accordance with applying the testing methods referred to in annex i , and the laboratory alignment procedure referred to in annex vi .


### a tyre which satisfies the minimum snow index values set out in unece regulation no 117 shall be classified as a snow tyre and the following icon shall be included on the label . ### a tyre which satisfies the minimum snow index values set out in unece regulation no 117 shall be classified as a snow tyre and the following icon may be included on the label .


### cexternal rolling noise classes and measured value ### cexternal rolling noise classes and value


### the information to be provided under articles 4 , 6 and 7 on the parameters indicated on the label shall be obtained by applying the testing and measurement methods referred to in annex i , and the laboratory alignment procedure referred to in annex vi . ### the information to be provided under articles 4 , 6 and 7 on the parameters indicated on the label shall be obtained in accordance with the testing methods referred to in annex i , and the laboratory alignment procedure referred to in annex vi .


### the snow performance shall be tested in accordance with annex 7 to unece regulation no 117 . ### the snow performance shall be labelled in accordance with annex 7 to unece regulation no 117 .


### a tyre which satisfies the minimum ice index value set out in iso 19447 shall be classified as an ice tyre and the following icon shall be included on the label . ### a tyre which satisfies the minimum ice index value set out in iso 19447 and type approved according to the snow performance in unece regulation no 117 shall be classified as an ice tyre and the following icon may be included on the label . only one logo at a time may be included on the label , either snow or ice grip .


### suppliers shall ensure that any visual advertisement for a specific type of tyre , including on the internet , shows the label . ### suppliers shall ensure that any technical promotional material for a specific type of tyre , including on the internet , shows the label . suppliers may make the label available for display in connection with online visual advertisement for a specific type of tyre . the label may be displayed using a nested display . in this case shall be displayed after a mouse click , mouse roll - over , tactile screen expansion or similar techniques .


### a tyre which satisfies the minimum ice index value set out in iso 19447 shall be classified as an ice tyre and the following icon shall be included on the label . ### a tyre which satisfies the minimum ice index value set out in iso 19447 and type approved according to the snow performance in unece regulation no 117 shall be classified as an ice tyre and the following icon may be included on the label .


### the external rolling noise class shall be determined and illustrated on the label on the basis of the limit values set out in part c of annex ii of regulation no 661 / 2009 as follows . ### the external rolling noise class shall be determined and illustrated on the label in accordance with the limit values set out in unece regulation no 117 .


### the wet grip class shall be determined and illustrated on the label on the basis of the wet grip index according to the ' a ' to ' g ' scale specified in the table below , calculated in accordance with point 2 and measured in accordance with annex 5 to unece regulation 117 . ### the wet grip class shall be determined and illustrated on the label on the basis of the wet grip index according to the ' a ' to ' g ' scale specified in the table below , calculated in accordance with point 2 and in accordance with annex 5 to unece regulation 117 .


### improving access to employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth and long - term unemployed , and of inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ; ### improving access to employment of all jobseekers , in particular youth and the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities and inactive people , promoting self - employment and the social economy ;


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


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


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


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


### in accordance with its articles of association , statutes or with any other legal document that may result in liability under the rules of the member state where it is located , has as its primary social objective the achievement of measurable , positive social impacts rather than generating profit for other purposes , and which provides services or goods that generate a social return , and / or employs methods of production of goods or services that embodies social objectives ; ### in accordance with its articles of association , statutes or with any other legal document that may result in liability under the rules of the member state where it is located , has as its primary social objective the achievement of measurable , positive social or environmental impacts rather than generating profit for other purposes , and which provides social services or goods that generate a social return , and / or employs methods of production of goods or services that embodies social objectives ;


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


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


### areas of intervention : climate science and solutions ; energy supply ; energy systems and grids ; buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition ; communities and cities ; industrial competitiveness in transport ; clean transport and mobility ; smart mobility ; energy storage . ### areas of intervention : climate science and solutions ; energy supply ; energy systems and grids ; buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition ; smart communities and cities ; industrial competitiveness in transport ; clean transport and mobility ; smart mobility ; energy storage ; safe mobility .


### eur 2 800 000 000 for cluster ' inclusive and secure society ' ; ### eur 2 900 000 000 for cluster ' inclusive and secure society ' ;


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


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the framework programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 94 100 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in article 1 and , in addition , the amount for the specific programme referred to in article 1 , as laid down in regulation&#8230 ; . establishing the european defence fund . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the framework programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 120 000 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in article 1 and , in addition , the amount for the specific programme referred to in article 1 , as laid down in regulation&#8230 ; . establishing the european defence fund .


### the commission should have the possibility , in specific cases , to ask the council to indicate its views and orientation on the wider implications of the absence of an opinion , including the institutional , legal , political and international implications . the commission shall take account of any position expressed by the council within 3 months after the referral . in duly justified cases , the commission may indicate a shorter deadline in the referral . ### in specific cases , at the request of the commission , the council may express its opinion on the wider implications of the absence of an opinion , including the institutional , legal , political and international implications . that opinion will be optional in nature and will not be binding , and it should be issued within 3 months after the submission of the request , unless , in duly justified cases , another deadline has been set by the commission .


### in order to increase the added value of the appeal committee its role should therefore be strengthened by providing for the possibility of holding a further meeting of the appeal committee whenever no opinion is delivered . the appropriate level of representation at the further meeting of the appeal committee should be ministerial level , to ensure a political discussion . to allow the organisation of such a further meeting the timeframe for the appeal committee to deliver an opinion should be extended . ### the role of the appeal committee should therefore be strengthened by providing for the possibility of holding a further meeting of the appeal committee whenever no opinion is delivered . the appropriate level of representation at the further meeting of the appeal committee may be ministerial level , to ensure a political discussion . to allow the organisation of such a further meeting the timeframe for the appeal committee to deliver an opinion should be extended .


### where no opinion is delivered in the appeal committee pursuant to the second subparagraph of article 6 , the chair may decide that the appeal committee shall hold a further meeting , at ministerial level . in such cases the appeal committee shall deliver its opinion within 3 months of the initial date of referral . ### where no opinion is delivered in the appeal committee pursuant to the second subparagraph of article 6 , the chair may propose that the appeal committee shall hold a further meeting , at ministerial level . in such cases the appeal committee shall deliver its opinion within 3 months of the initial date of referral .


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


### ' data localisation requirement ' means any obligation , prohibition , condition , limit or other requirement provided for in the laws , regulations or administrative provisions of the member states , which imposes the location of data storage or other processing in the territory of a specific member state or hinders storage or other processing of data in any other member state ; ### ' data localisation requirement ' means any obligation , prohibition , condition , limit or other requirement provided for in the laws , regulations or administrative provisions or practices , including in the field of public procurement , of the member states , which imposes the location of data storage or other processing in the territory of a specific member state or hinders storage or other processing of data in any other member state ;


### under regulation 2016 / 679 , member states may neither restrict nor prohibit the free movement of personal data within the union for reasons connected with the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data . this regulation establishes the same principle of free movement within the union for non - personal data except when a restriction or a prohibition would be justified for security reasons . ### under regulation 2016 / 679 , member states may neither restrict nor prohibit the free movement of personal data within the union for reasons connected with the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data . this regulation establishes the same principle of free movement within the union for non - personal data except when a restriction or a prohibition would be justified for security reasons . regulation 2016 / 679 and this regulation provide a coherent set of rules that cater for free movement of different types of data . in the case of mixed data sets , this regulation should apply to the non - personal data part of the set . where non - personal and personal data are inextricably linked , this regulation should apply to the whole set without prejudice to regulation 2016 / 679 . furthermore , this regulation imposes neither an obligation to store the different types of data separately nor an obligation to unbundle mixed data sets .


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


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


### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces , at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . _________________ 17 oj l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1 ### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing complete renovation with more than ten parking spaces , at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . _________________ 17 oj l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1


### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces , at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . __________________ 17 oj l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1 ### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing major renovation , insofar as the renovation measures include electric infrastructure , with more than ten parking spaces inside or physically adjacent to the building , at least one of every ten is ducted to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles , within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . __________________ 17 oj l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1


### in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , including technical building systems and in a highly energy - efficient manner , with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040 .


### member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , include the pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space . ### member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing significant renovations which affect the electrical infrastructure of the building or of adjacent or integrated parking areas , with more than ten parking spaces , include the appropriate pre - cabling or ducting to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space .


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , at full and part load conditions , documented and passed on to the building owner , so that the resulting information remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included as a separate entry in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 .


### member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation . these savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation . ; ### member states shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings and indoor air quality improvements achieved due to such renovation . these savings and improvements shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation , or the results of another relevant , transparent and proportionate method that shows the improvement in energy performance , and that delivers meaningful information to support the mobilisation of private and public finance for energy efficiency investments in buildings . ;


### the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation , expressed as delivered energy and primary energy , shall be calculated in order to maximise requirements for health , indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by member states .


### de - risking energy efficiency operations for investors and the private sector ; and ### de - risking energy efficiency operations for investors and the private sector , by e . g . supporting the disclosure of loan - level performance data related to energy renovations , the development of a valuation framework linking energy efficiency with increased property values , encouraging the refinancing of portfolios of assets related to energy renovations ; and


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


### the smartness indicator shall cover flexibility features , enhanced functionalities and capabilities resulting from more interconnected and built - in intelligent devices being integrated into the conventional technical building systems . the features shall enhance the ability of occupants and the building itself to react to comfort or operational requirements , take part in demand response and contribute to the optimum , smooth and safe operation of the various energy systems and district infrastructures to which the building is connected . ; ### the smartness indicator shall cover flexibility features , enhanced functionalities and capabilities resulting from more interconnected and built - in intelligent devices being integrated into the conventional technical building systems . the features shall enhance the ability of occupants and the building itself to react to indoor air quality and thermal comfort or operational requirements , take part in demand response and contribute to the optimum , smooth , healthy and safe operation of the various energy systems and district infrastructures to which the building is connected . ;


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


### in article 19 , 2017 is replaced by 2028 ; ### in article 19 , 2017 is replaced by 2024 ;


### 3member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , with more than ten parking spaces , include the pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space . ### 3member states shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations , especially those renovations works that are on the electrical infrastructure of the building or the parking space in particular , include suitable pre - cabling to enable the installation of recharging points with power of at least 7kw for electric vehicles for every parking space .


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


### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces , at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . _________________ 17 oj l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1 ### member states shall ensure that in all new non - residential buildings and in all existing non - residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than one parking space , especially if the renovation works are on the electrical infrastructure of the building or parking space in particular , at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of directive 2014 / 94 / eu on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , with the power of at least 7kw on every parking space with a recharging point , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals . this requirement shall apply to all non - residential buildings , with more than ten parking spaces , as of 1 january 2025 . _________________ 17 oj l 307 , 28 . 10 . 2014 , p . 1


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


### in order to adapt this directive to the technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation . the smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ict and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid . the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced - functionalities . ### in order to adapt this directive to the technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation . the smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ict and electronic systems to optimise operation , particularly the supply and use of energy , and interact with the grid . the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced - functionalities .


### the energy needs for space heating , space cooling , domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states . ### the energy needs for technical building systems shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by member states


### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ; ; ### technical building system means technical equipment for space heating , space cooling , ventilation , and any other equipment for controlling indoor environmental conditions , domestic hot water , built - in lighting , building automation and control , on - site electricity generation , on - site infrastructure for electro - mobility , including recharging points as defined by directive 2014 / 94 / ue , or a combination of such systems , including those using energy from renewable sources , of a building or building unit ;


### in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock , with specific milestones for 2030 . ### in their long - term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1 , member states shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones , actions and measures to deliver on the long - term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonized building stock up to at least near zero energy standard including , where possible , a long - term aim of a bulk of that stock being energy positive , with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040 .