### where more than one collective management organisation manages rights of that category for the territory of that member state , the right holder shall be free to choose which of those collective management organisations is deemed to be mandated to manage his or her right . if in such a situation the right holder does not choose the collective management organisation , it shall be for the member state for whose territory the operator of the retransmission service seeks to clear rights for a retransmission to indicate which of the collective management organisations is deemed to be mandated to manage the right of that right holder . ### where more than one collective management organisation manages rights of that category for the territory of that member state , the right holder shall be free to choose which of those collective management organisations is deemed to be mandated to manage his or her right .


### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial or closed circuit ip - based networks provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks .


### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite but excluding online transmissions , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be excluded from the scope of this regulation as those services have different characteristics . they are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit ip - based networks . ### operators of retransmission services offered on satellite , digital terrestrial , both open and closed circuit ip - based , mobile and similar networks , provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously , in an unaltered and unabridged manner , for reception by the public , an initial transmission from another member state of television or radio programmes , where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air , including by satellite , and intended for reception by the public . they should therefore be within the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights . ip - based retransmission services , both offered on closed - circuit networks and on the open internet , should be included in the scope of this regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights as long as they ensure a controlled environment comparable to closed circuit networks and can show that their services are provided to a clearly - definable group of subscribers or registered users . the inclusion of such services is crucial for allowing , in line with consumer expectations , portability of such services within the member state of residence , as well as beyond , through the mechanism established by regulation 2017 / . . . of the european parliament and of the council 1a . __________________ 1a proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on ensuring the cross - border portability of online content services in the internal market ) .


### where more than one collective management organisation manages rights of that category for the territory of that member state , the right holder shall be free to choose which of those collective management organisations is deemed to be mandated to manage his or her right . if in such a situation the right holder does not choose the collective management organisation , it shall be for the member state for whose territory the operator of the retransmission service seeks to clear rights for a retransmission to indicate which of the collective management organisations is deemed to be mandated to manage the right of that right holder . ### where more than one collective management organisation manages rights of that category for the territory of that member state , the right holder shall be free to choose , if he or she so wishes , the collective management organisation that is deemed to be mandated to manage his or her right .


### the rights in works and other protected subject matter are harmonised , among others , through directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 and directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . 16 _________________ 15 directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 may 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society oj l 167 , 22 . 6 . 2001 , p . 10–19 . 16 directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on rental right and lending right and on certain rights related to copyright in the field of intellectual property oj l 376 , 27 . 12 . 2006 , p . 28–35 . ### the rights in works and other protected subject matter are harmonised , among others , through directive 2001 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and directive 2006 / 115 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , which serves in particular to ensure protection of right holders .


### application of the principle of ‘ country of origin’ to ancillary online services ### application of the principle of ‘ country of origin’ to online services


### the acts of communication to the public and of making available occurring when providing an ancillary online service by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation as well as the acts of reproduction which are necessary for the provision of , the access to or the use of the ancillary online service shall , for the purposes of exercising copyright and related rights relevant for these acts , be deemed to occur solely in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment . ### the acts of communication to the public and of making available occurring when providing an online service by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation as well as the acts of reproduction which are necessary for the provision of , the access to or the use of the online service shall , for the purposes of exercising copyright and related rights relevant for these acts , be deemed to occur solely in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment .


### the acts of communication to the public and of making available occurring when providing an ancillary online service by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation as well as the acts of reproduction which are necessary for the provision of , the access to or the use of the ancillary online service shall , for the purposes of exercising copyright and related rights relevant for these acts , be deemed to occur solely in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment . ### the acts of communication to the public and of making available of news and current affairs programmes occurring when providing an ancillary online service by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation as well as the acts of reproduction of news and current affairs programmes which are necessary for the provision of the ancillary online service shall , for the purposes of exercising copyright and related rights relevant for these acts , be deemed to occur solely in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment .


### a review of the regulation should be undertaken after the regulation has been in force for a period of time , in order to assess , among others , to what extent the cross - border provision of ancillary online services has increased to the benefit of european consumers and hence also to the benefit of improved cultural diversity in the union . ### a review of the regulation should be undertaken after the regulation has been in force for a period of time , in order to assess , among others , and in the light of the entry into force of the regulation* of the european parliament and of the council on ensuring the cross - border portability of online content services in the internal market , to what extent the cross - border provision of ancillary online services has increased to the benefit of european consumers and hence also to the benefit of improved cultural diversity in the union , paying special attention to its impact on investment in european content . __________________ * regulation not yet adopted .


### therefore , cross - border provision of online services ancillary to broadcast and retransmissions of television and radio programmes originating in other member states should be facilitated by adapting the legal framework on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for those activities . ### therefore , cross - border provision of online services ancillary to broadcast and retransmissions of television and radio programmes originating in other member states should be facilitated by adapting the legal framework on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for those activities and on the applicable law for that purpose .


### operators of retransmission services , that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes , have a very short time - frame for obtaining the necessary licences and hence also face a significant rights clearing burden . there is also a risk for right holders of having their works and other protected subject matter exploited without authorisation or payment of remuneration . ### operators of retransmission services , that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes , already have the possibility at present of obtaining the necessary licences . as regards right holders , it should be ensured that their works and other protected subject matter may not be exploited without authorisation or payment of remuneration . the remuneration should be determined in accordance with the directive on copyright in the digital single market .


### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . whilst there may be an interference with the exercise of the rights of right holders insofar as mandatory collective management is required for the exercise of the right of communication to the public with regard to retransmission services , it is necessary to prescribe such a condition in a targeted manner for specific services and in order to allow more widespread cross - border dissemination of television and radio programmes by facilitating the clearance of these rights . ### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . hence , in light of the principle of contractual freedom , collective management for the exercise of the right of communication to the public with regard to retransmission services is voluntary .


### since the provision of , the access to or the use of an ancillary online service is deemed to occur solely in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment , while de facto the ancillary online service can be provided across borders to other member states , it is necessary to ensure that in arriving at the amount of the payment to be made for the rights in question , the parties should take into account all aspects of the ancillary online service such as the features of the service , the audience , including the audience in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment and in other member states in which the ancillary online service is accessed and used , and the language version . ### since the provision of , the access to or the use of an ancillary online service comprised solely of programmes dedicated to news or current affairs is deemed to occur solely in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment , while de facto the ancillary online service can be provided across borders to other member states , it is necessary to ensure that in arriving at the amount of the payment to be made for the rights in question , the parties should take into account all aspects of the ancillary online service such as the features of the service , the audience , including the audience in the member state in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment and in other member states in which the ancillary online service is accessed and used , and the language version .


### holders of copyright and related rights other than broadcasting organisations may exercise their rights to grant or refuse the authorisation for a retransmission only through a collective management organisation . ### holders of copyright and related rights other than broadcasting organisations may exercise their rights to grant or refuse the authorisation for a retransmission , other than by cable , only through a collective management organisation .


### in order to facilitate the clearance of rights for the provision of ancillary online services across borders it is necessary to provide for the establishment of the country of origin principle as regards the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for acts occurring in the course of the provision of , the access to or the use of an ancillary online service . that principle of country of origin should apply exclusively to the relationship between right holders and broadcasting organisations and solely for the purpose of the provision of , the access to or the use of an ancillary online service . the principle of country of origin should not apply to any subsequent communication to the public or reproduction of content which is protected by copyright or related rights and which is contained in the ancillary online service . ### in order to facilitate the clearance of rights for the provision of ancillary online services comprised solely of programmes dedicated to news or current affairs across borders it is necessary to provide for the establishment of the country of origin principle as regards the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for acts occurring in the course of the provision of , the access to or the use of an ancillary online service . that principle of country of origin should apply exclusively to the relationship between right holders and broadcasting organisations and solely for the purpose of the provision of , the access to or the use of such ancillary online services . the principle of country of origin should not apply to any subsequent communication to the public or reproduction of content which is protected by copyright or related rights and which is contained in the ancillary online service .


### operators of retransmission services , that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes , have a very short time - frame for obtaining the necessary licences and hence also face a significant rights clearing burden . there is also a risk for right holders of having their works and other protected subject matter exploited without authorisation or payment of remuneration . ### operators of retransmission services that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes , have the possibility , in the context of contractual freedom , of obtaining necessary licences and thereby guaranteeing right holders the necessary equitable remuneration they need so that they can continue to offer a wide variety of content , also in the consumer ' s interest .


### therefore , cross - border provision of online services ancillary to broadcast and retransmissions of television and radio programmes originating in other member states should be facilitated by adapting the legal framework on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for those activities . ### therefore , in order to facilitate cross - border provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcast and retransmissions of television and radio programmes originating in other member states , it is necessary to adapt the specific legal framework on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for those activities . online cross - border access to european content will be further enhanced by including in the ancillary online services of broadcasting organisations services that exclusively consist of the provision to the public of works which are produced under their editorial responsibility and that are only broadcast online .


### it shall apply from [ 6 months following the day of its publication , to be inserted by opoce ] . ### it shall apply from [ 18 months following the day of its publication , to be inserted by opoce ] .


### through the principle of contractual freedom it will be possible to continue limiting the exploitation of the rights affected by the principle of country of origin laid down in this regulation , especially as far as certain technical means of transmission or certain language versions are concerned , provided that any such limitations of the exploitation of those rights are in compliance with union law . ### the application of the country of origin principle should not hamper the contractual freedom of right - holders to licence and define the best way to exploit their copyright protected matters , in particular on a territorial basis , nor should it limit the possibility for broadcasters to restrict the exploitation of the rights affected by geo - blocking access to online ancillary services for territories for which they received no licence , or for right - holders to require such restrictions by contract , insofar any such limitations of the exploitation of those rights are in compliance with union law .


### a review of the regulation should be undertaken after the regulation has been in force for a period of time , in order to assess , among others , to what extent the cross - border provision of ancillary online services has increased to the benefit of european consumers and hence also to the benefit of improved cultural diversity in the union . ### a review of the regulation should be undertaken after the regulation has been in force for a period of time , in order to assess the impact of the regulation on europe ' s creative industries , on the financing of european audio - visual works and on rightholders . however , the review should also take into account the extent to which the cross - border provision of ancillary online services has increased to the benefit of european consumers and hence also to the benefit of improved cultural diversity in the union .


### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 4 . advanced digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme , thus contributing to increase europe’s talent pool , fostering greater professionalism , especially with regard to high performance computing , big data analytics , cybersecurity , distributed ledger technologies , robotics and artificial intelligence . the financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives : ### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 4 . advanced digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme , either by training new workers or upskilling experienced workers in both general and specialised skills , thus contributing to increase europe’s talent pool , fostering greater professionalism , especially with regard to high performance computing , big data analytics , cybersecurity , cloud computing , data protection competencies , distributed ledger technologies , robotics and artificial intelligence . the financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives :


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the programme . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the programme . the interim evaluation shall be presented in the european parliament .


### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for entrepreneurs , small business leaders and the workforce ; ### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and high quality courses for entrepreneurs , self - employed , teachers , small business leaders and the workforce , including public servants ;


### the european council in its conclusions of 19 october 2017 stressed that to successfully build a digital europe , the union needs in particular labour markets , training and education systems fit for the digital age and that there is a need to invest in digital skills , to empower and enable all europeans ; ### the european council in its conclusions of 19 october 2017 stressed that to successfully build a digital europe , the union needs in particular labour markets , life - long learning and innovation - driven training and education systems fit for the potential and challenges of the digital age and that it is crucial to invest in digital skills in order to empower and enable all european citizens and businesses ;


### for the purpose of the establishment of the network mentioned in paragraph 1 , each member state shall designate candidate entities through an open and competitive process , on the basis of the following criteria : ### for the purpose of the establishment of the network mentioned in paragraph 1 , each member state shall designate candidate entities through an open , transparent , inclusive and competitive process , on the basis of the following criteria :


### support the uptake of advanced digital and related technologies , including in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and future emerging technologies by the union industry , notably smes ; ### support the uptake of advanced digital and related technologies , including in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , data protection , cloud computing and future emerging technologies by the union industry , notably smes , entrepreneurs and the self - employed ;


### the availability of large - scale data sets and testing and experimentation facilities are of major importance for the development of artificial intelligence . ### the availability of large - scale data sets and testing and experimentation facilities and access to text and data mining are of major importance for the development of artificial intelligence .


### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . _________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final ) ### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open , transparent and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of multiple partners , as employers’ organizations representing smes , entrepreneurs and the self - employed and also public corporations of professionals acting as intermediaries in their relation with public administrations , as administrative managers , at european , national , regional and local level but also in a sectorial perspective . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . _________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final )


### ensure a wide deployment of the latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy ; ### ensure a wide deployment of the latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy , especially for smes and start - ups in order to ensure that companies have a basic level of security .


### where union assistance is provided to the security sector actors , this may also include military actors under exceptional circumstances as provided for in article 3a , in particular in the context of a wider security sector reform process and / or capacity building in support of security and development in third countries , in line with the overarching objective of achieving sustainable development . ### where union assistance is provided to the security sector actors , this may also include military actors under exceptional circumstances as provided for in article 3a , in particular in the context of a wider security sector reform process and / or capacity building in support of security and development in third countries , in line with sustainable development objectives and the principles of aid effectiveness and policy coherence .


### where a consensus exists between the country concerned and the international community and / or the european union that the security sector , and in particular the military , are key for stability , peace and development , particularly in crises and fragile contexts and situations . ### where a consensus exists between the country concerned and the european union that the security sector , and in particular the military , are key for stability , peace and development , particularly in crises and fragile contexts and situations .


### the 2005 european consensus on development recognised the link between security and development16 . __________________ 16 joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament and the commission on european union development policy : ‘ the european consensus’ , oj c 46 , 24 . 2 . 2006 . ### the 2005 european consensus on development recognised the link between security and development16 , and the 2011 agenda for change16 a stressed the correlation between development and security . __________________ 16 joint statement by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament and the commission on european union development policy : ‘ the european consensus’ , oj c 46 , 24 . 2 . 2006 . 16 a communication from the commission : ‘ increasing the impact of eu development policy : an agenda for change’ , 13 october 2011 637 final ) .


### at the request of a member state or on the commission’s initiative , the commission shall take a formal decision to initiate an investigation within a reasonable period of time . where the commission decides to initiate an investigation , it shall publish a notice in the official journal of the european union announcing the investigation . the notice shall provide a summary of the information received and state that any relevant information should be sent to the commission . it shall specify the period , which shall not exceed four months from the date of publication of the notice , within which interested parties may make their views known in writing ### at the request of a member state or upon receipt of a request introduced by any legal person or any association not having legal personality , acting on behalf of union industry as defined in article 1 of regulation no 511 / 2011 of the european parliament and the council of 11 may 2011 implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the free trade agreement between the european union and its member states and the republic of korea or on the commission’s initiative , the commission shall take a formal decision to initiate an investigation within a reasonable period of time . where the commission decides to initiate an investigation , it shall publish a notice in the official journal of the european union announcing the investigation . the notice shall provide a summary of the information received and state that any relevant information should be sent to the commission . it shall specify the period , which shall not exceed four months from the date of publication of the notice , within which interested parties may make their views known in writing .


### at the request of a member state or on the commission’s initiative , the commission shall take a formal decision to initiate an investigation within a reasonable period of time . where the commission decides to initiate an investigation , it shall publish a notice in the official journal of the european union announcing the investigation . the notice shall provide a summary of the information received and state that any relevant information should be sent to the commission . it shall specify the period , which shall not exceed four months from the date of publication of the notice , within which interested parties may make their views known in writing . ### at the request of a member state or on the commission’s initiative , the commission shall take a formal decision to initiate an investigation within a reasonable period of time . where the commission decides to initiate an investigation , it shall publish a notice in the official journal of the european union announcing the investigation . the notice shall provide a summary of the information received and state that any relevant information should be sent to the commission . it shall specify the period , which shall not exceed two months from the date of publication of the notice , within which interested parties may make their views known in writing .


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ' set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ' attract new farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ' set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 .


### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . ### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for all types of interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation .


### member states may grant support for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - up under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support for the installation of young farmers , new farmers and for rural business start - ups under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### 65% of the eligible expenditure for payments under article 66 ; ### 75% of the eligible expenditure for payments under article 66 ;


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with rules establishing a harmonised basis for calculation for the reduction of payments laid down in paragraph 1 to ensure a correct distribution of the funds to the entitled beneficiaries . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with rules establishing a harmonised basis for calculation for the reduction of payments laid down in paragraph 1 .


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation and improved access for farmers to cutting edge technology ;


### installation of young farmers and rural business start - up ### installation of farmers and rural business start - up


### 70% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller aegean islands within the meaning of regulation no 229 / 2013 ; ### 85% of the eligible public expenditure in the outermost regions and in the smaller aegean islands within the meaning of regulation no 229 / 2013 ;


### chapter iii of title ii , chapter ii of title iii and articles 41 and 43 of regulation [ cpr ] of the european parliament and of the council26 shall apply to support financed by the eafrd under this regulation . __________________ 26 regulation [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ date ] [ full tittle ] . ### chapter ii of title iii , articles 41 , 43 and 60 of regulation [ cpr ] of the european parliament and of the council26 shall apply to support financed by the eafrd under this regulation . __________________ 26 regulation [ … / … ] of the european parliament and of the council of [ date ] [ full tittle ] .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the national , and where applicable regional , managing authorities of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers , new farmers and rural business start - ups , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , specific measures in favour of rural women , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions .


### the business start - up of non - agricultural activities in rural areas being part of local development strategies . ### the business start - up of non - agricultural activities in rural areas being part of local development strategies by farmers diversifying their activities , as well as small and micro - enterprises and natural persons in rural areas .


### to calculate the amounts referred to in points a ) and b ) , member states shall use the average standard salaries linked to an agricultural activity at national or regional level multiplied by the number of annual work units declared by the farmer concerned . ### to calculate the amounts referred to in points a ) and b ) , member states shall use the actual salary costs or the average standard salaries linked to an agricultural activity at national or regional level multiplied by the number of annual work units declared by the farmer concerned . member states may use indicators on standard salary costs associated with various types of farm , reference data on employment generation by farm type , as well as records containing work outsourced by farms .


### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures . ### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . with that aim in mind , they shall , in particular , see to it that minimal standards at regional - and where appropriate , sub - regional - level are established for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific soil and climate conditions and characteristics of the areas concerned , such as existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , and farming practices .


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security and ensure high quality feed supplies ;


### to foster a smart , resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring food security ; ### to foster a resilient , competitive and diversified agricultural sector , contributing to the attainment of the objectives laid down in article&#160 ; 39 , , and tfeu , with the aim of achieving security of supply in the eu ;


### the country or countries in which the work abroad is to be performed and its duration ; ### the exact place of work in the country or countries in which the work abroad is to be performed and its duration , as well arrangements for the possible lengthening or shortening of the period of work ;


### the worker shall have the possibility to submit a complaint to a competent authority in a timely manner . if the competent authority finds that the complaint is justified , it shall order the relevant employer to provide the missing information . if the employer does not provide the missing information within 15 days following receipt of the order , the authority shall be able to impose an appropriate administrative penalty , even if the employment relationship has ended . employers shall have the possibility to lodge an administrative appeal against the decision imposing the penalty . member states may designate existing bodies as competent authorities . ### the worker shall have the possibility to submit a complaint to a competent authority in a timely manner . if the competent authority finds that the complaint is justified , it shall order the relevant employer to provide the missing information . if the employer does not provide the missing information within 15 days following receipt of the order , the authority shall be able to impose an appropriate , pre - established mandatory administrative penalty , even if the employment relationship has ended . employers shall have the possibility to lodge an appeal against the decision imposing the penalty . member states may designate existing bodies as competent authorities .


### the procedure , including the length of the period of notice , to be observed by the employer and the worker should their employment relationship be terminated or , where the length of the period of notice cannot be indicated when the information is given , the method for determining such period of notice ; ### the procedure , including the length of the period of notice , to be observed by the employer and the worker should their employment relationship be terminated or , where the length of the period of notice cannot be indicated when the information is given , the method for determining such period of notice and the requirements for the notice of termination , time limits for enforcing claims , which shall include time frames for the seeking of action contesting dismissal or compensation for accidents / injuries at work and for any infringement of labour rights ;


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive or the relevant provisions already in force concerning the rights which are within the scope of this directive . member states shall take all measures necessary to ensure that those penalties are applied . penalties shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . they may take the form of a fine . they may also comprise payment of compensation . ### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive or the relevant provisions already in force concerning the rights which are within the scope of this directive . member states shall take all measures necessary to ensure that those penalties are applied . penalties shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . they shall also take the form of a fine and comprise appropriate payment of compensation .


### the purpose of this directive is to improve working conditions by promoting more secure and predictable employment while ensuring labour market adaptability . ### the purpose of this directive is to improve working conditions by promoting more secure , transparent , clear , informed and predictable employment .


### any collective agreements governing the worker ' s conditions of work ; in the case of collective agreements concluded outside the business by special joint bodies or institutions , the name of the competent body or joint institution within which the agreements were concluded ; ### any collective agreements governing the worker ' s conditions of work as well as time limits laid down in the collective agreements for claims arising from those agreements ; in the case of collective agreements concluded outside the business by special joint bodies or institutions , the name of the competent body or joint institution within which the agreements were concluded ;


### social partners may consider that in specific sectors or situations different provisions are more appropriate , for the pursuit of the purpose of this directive , than the minimum standards set in chapter three of this directive . member states should therefore be able to allow social partners to conclude collective agreements modifying the provisions contained in that chapter , as long as the overall level of protection of workers is not lowered . ### social partners may consider that in specific sectors or situations different provisions are more appropriate , for the pursuit of the purpose of this directive , offering greater protection than the minimum standards set in chapter three of this directive . given the crucial role of the social partners at all levels in promoting and implementing the european social pillar , member states should therefore be able to allow social partners to conclude collective agreements modifying the provisions contained in that chapter , as long as the overall level of non - discriminatory protection of workers protection of workers is not lowered under any circumstances .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include : ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least :


### the worker shall benefit from favourable presumptions defined by the member state . where the information provided did not include the information referred to in points , , or of article 3 , the favourable presumptions shall include a presumption that the worker has an open - ended employment relationship , that there is no probationary period or that the worker has a full - time position , respectively . employers shall have the possibility to rebut the presumptions ; or ### the worker shall benefit from favourable presumptions , which the member state has the obligation to define . where the information provided did not include the information referred to in points , , or of article 3 , the favourable presumptions reported by the worker shall apply as agreed and shall include a presumption that the worker has an open - ended employment relationship , that there is no probationary period and that the worker has a full - time position , respectively . employers shall have the possibility to rebut the presumptions ; and


### member states shall ensure that where employers are required by union or national legislation or relevant collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed , such training shall be provided cost - free to the worker . ### member states shall ensure that where employers are required by union or national legislation or relevant collective agreements to provide training or education to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed , such training or education shall be provided cost - free to the worker .


### the worker shall have the possibility to submit a complaint to a competent authority in a timely manner . if the competent authority finds that the complaint is justified , it shall order the relevant employer to provide the missing information . if the employer does not provide the missing information within 15 days following receipt of the order , the authority shall be able to impose an appropriate administrative penalty , even if the employment relationship has ended . employers shall have the possibility to lodge an administrative appeal against the decision imposing the penalty . member states may designate existing bodies as competent authorities . ### the worker shall have the possibility to submit a complaint to a competent authority in a timely manner . if the competent authority finds that the complaint is justified , it shall order the relevant employer to provide the missing information . if the employer does not provide the missing information within 15 days following receipt of the order , the authority shall be able to impose an appropriate , automatic and dissuasive penalty , even if the employment relationship has ended . employers shall have the possibility to lodge an appeal against the decision imposing the penalty . member states may designate existing bodies as competent authorities .


### member states may provide for longer probationary periods in cases where this is justified by the nature of the employment or is in the interest of the worker . ### member states may provide for longer probationary periods only in cases where this is appropriately justified by the nature of the employment , the skills , the work conditions or is in the interest of the worker .


### since the adoption of council directive 91 / 533 / eec , labour markets have undergone far - reaching changes due to demographic developments and digitalisation leading to the creation of new forms of employment , which have supported job creation and labour market growth . new forms of employment are often not as regular or stable as traditional employment relationships and lead to reduced predictability for the workers concerned , creating uncertainty as to applicable rights and social protection . in this evolving world of work , there is therefore an increased need for workers to be fully informed about their essential working conditions , which should occur in a written form and in a timely manner . in order adequately to frame the development of new forms of employment , workers in the union should also be provided with a number of new minimum rights aimed at promoting security and predictability in employment relationships while achieving upward convergence across member states and preserving labour market adaptability . __________________ 33 council directive 91 / 533 / ec of 14 october 1991 on an employer ' s obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship . ### since the adoption of council directive 91 / 533 / eec , labour markets have undergone far - reaching changes due to demographic developments and digitalisation leading to the creation of new forms of employment , generating , on the one hand , increasing labour market flexibility and , on the other , adaptability to economic shifts , developments , which have supported the emergence of new business models , job creation and labour market growth . new forms of employment are often not as regular or stable as traditional employment relationships and , in certain cases , lead to reduced predictability for the workers concerned , creating uncertainty as to applicable rights and social protection and encouraging unclear or unfair practices , thereby destabilising the labour market . in this evolving world of work , there is therefore an increased need for workers to be fully informed about their essential working conditions , which should occur in a written form and as rapidly as possible . in order adequately to frame the development of these new forms of employment , workers in the union should also be provided with a number of new minimum rights aimed at promoting security and predictability in employment relationships while achieving upward convergence across member states and preserving labour market adaptability . __________________ 33 council directive 91 / 533 / ec of 14 october 1991 on an employer ' s obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship .


### the purpose of this directive is to improve working conditions by promoting more secure and predictable employment while ensuring labour market adaptability . ### the purpose of this directive is to improve working conditions by promoting more secure and predictable employment while ensuring labour market adaptability and the efficient and non - discriminatory application of the law .


### chapter ii of this directive applies to seafarers and fishermen without prejudice to council directive 2009 / 13 / ec and council directive 2017 / 159 , respectively . ### chapter ii of this directive applies to seafarers and sea fishermen , taking into account the specific conditions of the sector , without prejudice to council directive 2009 / 13 / ec and council directive 2017 / 159 , respectively or any relevant union provisions being more specific and granting a higher level of protection to seafarers and fishermen . the obligations set out in articles 3 , , , 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 and 10 shall not apply to seafarers and sea fishermen .


### member states may provide for longer probationary periods in cases where this is justified by the nature of the employment or is in the interest of the worker . ### member states may provide for longer probationary periods only in cases where this is sufficiently justified by the nature of the employment or is in the interest of the worker .


### member states shall introduce measures necessary to protect workers , including workers who are employees ' representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer or adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or from any legal proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with the rights provided for in this directive . ### member states shall introduce all necessary measures , inter alia pre - established mandatory administrative , to protect workers , including workers who are employees ' representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer or adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or from any legal proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with their labour rights .


### minimum requirements relating to information on the essential aspects of the employment relationship and relating to working conditions that apply to every worker should therefore be established at union level in order to guarantee all workers in the union an adequate degree of transparency and predictability as regards their working conditions . ### minimum standards relating to information on the essential aspects of the employment relationship and relating to working conditions that apply to every worker , whatever their employment contract or employment relationship , should therefore be established at union level in order to guarantee all workers in the union the same degree of transparency , security and predictability as regards their working conditions .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 may , where appropriate , be given in the form of a reference to the laws , regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall be clearly given in the form of a reference to the laws , regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points and made available in a language that the posted workers are able to understand .


### ' employer ' means one or more natural or legal person who is or are directly or indirectly party to an employment relationship with a worker ; ### ' employer ' means one or more natural or legal person who employ the services of one or more workers and is or are directly or indirectly party to an employment relationship with her / him or them ;


### employers may however lay down conditions of incompatibility where such restrictions are justified by legitimate reasons such as the protection of business secrets or the avoidance of conflicts of interests . ### member states may however lay down conditions of incompatibility where such restrictions are justified by legitimate reasons such as the protection of business secrets or the avoidance of conflicts of interests . employers are not permitted to lay down conditions of incompatibility unilaterally .


### third countries which are members of the european economic area may participate in union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the eea agreement , which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement . third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments . a specific provision should be introduced in this regulation to grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorizing officer responsible , the european anti - fraud office as well as the european court of auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences . ### third countries which are members of the european economic area may participate in union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the eea agreement , which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement . acceding countries , candidate and potential candidate countries may also participate in union programmes , in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and association council decisions or similar agreements and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the union and those countries . third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments . a specific provision should be introduced in this regulation to grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorizing officer responsible , the european anti - fraud office as well as the european court of auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences .


### actions covered by this regulation should contribute to the creation of a european area of justice , increasing cross - border cooperation and networking and achieving the correct , coherent and consistent application of union law . funding activities should also contribute to a common understanding of the union’s values , the rule of law , to better knowledge of union law and policies , to sharing know - how and best practices in using judicial cooperation instruments by all concerned stakeholders , as well as to a proliferation of interoperable digital solutions underpinning seamless and efficient cross - border cooperation , and should provide a sound analytical basis to support the development , enforcement and proper implementation of union law and policies . union intervention allows for those actions to be pursued consistently across the union and brings economies of scale . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to address cross - border situations and to provide a european platform for mutual learning . ### actions covered by this regulation should contribute to the creation of a european area of justice , fostering the independence and efficiency of the legal system , increasing cross - border cooperation and networking , underpinning mutual trust between the member state judiciaries and achieving the correct , coherent , consistent and prompt application of union law . funding activities should also contribute to a common understanding of the union’s values , the rule of law , to better knowledge of union law and policies , to sharing know - how and best practices in using judicial cooperation instruments by all concerned stakeholders , as well as to a proliferation of interoperable digital solutions underpinning seamless and efficient cross - border cooperation , and should provide a sound analytical basis to support the development , interpretation , enforcement and proper implementation of union law and policies . union intervention allows for those actions to be pursued consistently across the union and brings economies of scale . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to address cross - border situations and to provide a european platform for mutual learning . the regulation complies with the proportionality principle in that it does not go beyond the minimum required in order to achieve the stated objective at european level .


### according to article 2 of the treaty on european union , ' the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom democracy , equality , the rule of law and the respect for human rights , including the rights of the persons belonging to minorities . these values are common to the member states in a society where pluralism , non - discrimination , tolerance , justice , solidarity and equality between women and men prevail ' . article 3 further specifies that the ' union ' s aim is to promote peace , its values and the well - being of its people ' and , among others , ' it shall respect its rich cultural and linguistic diversity , and shall ensure that europe ' s cultural heritage is safeguarded and enhanced ' . these values are further reaffirmed and articulated in the rights , freedoms and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### according to article 2 of the treaty on european union , ' the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom democracy , equality , the rule of law and the respect for human rights , including the rights of the persons belonging to minorities . these values are common to the member states in a society where pluralism , non - discrimination , tolerance , justice , solidarity and equality between women and men prevail ' . article 3 further specifies that the ' union ' s aim is to promote peace , its values and the well - being of its people ' and , among others , ' it shall respect its rich cultural and linguistic diversity , and shall ensure that europe ' s cultural heritage is safeguarded and enhanced ' . these values are further reaffirmed and articulated in the rights , freedoms and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities .


### the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides for the creation of an area of freedom , security and justice , with respect for fundamental rights and the different legal systems and traditions of the member states . to that end , the union may adopt measures to develop judicial cooperation in civil matters and judicial cooperation in criminal matters and to promote and support the action of member states in the field of crime prevention . respect for fundamental rights as well as for common principles and values , such as non - discrimination , gender equality , effective access to justice for all , the rule of law and a well - functioning independent judicial system shall be ensured in the further development of a european area of justice . ### the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides for the creation of an area of freedom , security and justice , with respect for fundamental rights and the different legal systems and traditions of the member states . to that end , the union may adopt measures to develop judicial cooperation in civil matters and criminal matters , accompanied by coordination and cooperation between police , judicial and other competent authorities , and to promote and support the action of member states in the field of crime prevention . the new justice programme will support the further development of a european area of justice based on the union’s values , the rule of law , and mutual recognition and trust , in particular by facilitating access to justice for all and promoting judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters , and the effectiveness and independence of national justice systems .


### the justice , rights and values fund and its two underlying funding programmes will focus primarily on people and entities which contribute to make our common values , rights and rich diversity alive and vibrant . the ultimate objective is to nurture and sustain our rights - based , equal , inclusive and democratic society . that includes a vibrant civil society , encouraging people’s democratic , civic and social participation and to fostering the rich diversity of european society , also based on our common history and memory . article 11 of the eu treaty further specifies that the institutions shall , by appropriate means , give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action . ### the justice , rights and values fund and its two underlying funding programmes will focus primarily on people and entities which contribute to make our common values , rights and rich diversity alive and vibrant . the ultimate objective is to nurture and sustain our rights - and freedoms - based , equal , inclusive and democratic society . that includes stimulating a vibrant civil society , encouraging people’s democratic , civic and social participation , protecting independent media , and fostering the rich diversity of european society , also based on our common history and memory . article 11 of the eu treaty further specifies that the institutions shall , by appropriate means , give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action .


### actions contributing to the achievement of a specific objective specified in article 3 may receive funding under this regulation . in particular , activities listed in annex i shall be eligible for funding . ### actions contributing to the achievement of a specific objective specified in article 3 may receive funding under this regulation , in particular : 1 . awareness raising , dissemination of information to improve the knowledge of union policies and of union law including substantive and procedural law , of judicial cooperation instruments , of the relevant case - law of the court of justice of the european union , and of comparative law and of european and international standards ; 2 . mutual learning through exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding of the civil and criminal law and the legal and judicial systems of the member states , including the rule of law , and enhancing mutual trust ; 3 . analytical and monitoring activities1a to improve the knowledge and understanding of potential obstacles to the smooth functioning of a european area of justice and to improve the implementation of union law and policies in the member states ; 4 . training relevant stakeholders to improve the knowledge of union policies and union law including inter alia substantive and procedural law , the use of eu judicial cooperation instruments , the relevant case - law of the court of justice of the european union , legal language and of comparative law . 5 . information and communication technology tools development and maintenance to improve the efficiency of judicial systems and their cooperation by means of information and communication technology , including the cross - border interoperability of systems and applications . 6 . developing capacity of key european level networks and european judicial networks , including networks established by union law to ensure the effective application and enforcement of union law , to promote and further develop union law , policy goals and strategies in the areas of the programme , as well as supporting civil society organisations active in the areas covered by the programme . 7 . enhancing knowledge of the programme and dissemination and transferability of its results and fostering citizen outreach . _________________ 1a these activities include for instance the collection of data and statistics ; the development of common methodologies and , where appropriate , indicators or benchmarks ; studies , researches , analyses and surveys ; evaluations ; impact assessment ; the elaboration and publication of guides , reports and educational material .


### an action that has received a contribution under the programme may also receive a contribution from any other union programme , including funds under shared management , provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs . [ the cumulative financing shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from different union programmes may be calculated on a pro - rata basis ] . ### an action that has received a contribution under the programme may also receive a contribution from any other union programme , including funds under shared management , provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs , and double - sourcing of funds is avoided by clearly indicating the sources of funding for each category of expenditure , in line with the principle of sound financial management . [ the cumulative financing shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from different union programmes may be calculated on a pro - rata basis ] .


### to facilitate and support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters , and to promote the rule of law including by supporting the efforts to improve the effectiveness of national justice systems and the enforcement of decision ; ### to facilitate and support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters , and to promote the rule of law and fundamental rights including by supporting the efforts to improve the effectiveness of national justice systems and the enforcement of decision and protection of victims with regard to gender - sensitive perspective ;


### to facilitate and support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters , and to promote the rule of law including by supporting the efforts to improve the effectiveness of national justice systems and the enforcement of decision ; ### to facilitate and support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters , and to promote the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary , including by supporting the efforts to improve the effectiveness of national justice systems and the enforcement of decision ;


### these rights and values must continue to be promoted and enforced , shared among the citizens and peoples within the union and be at the heart of europe’s societies , therefore , a new justice , rights and values fund , comprising the rights and values and the justice programmes shall be created in the union budget . at a time where european societies are confronted with extremism , radicalism and divisions , it is more important than ever to promote , strengthen and defend justice , rights and eu values : human rights , respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law . this will have profound and direct implications for political , social , cultural and economic life in the eu . as a part of the new fund , the rights and values programme will bring together the 2014 - 2020 rights , equality and citizenship programme established by regulation no 1381 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council10and the europe for citizens programme established by regulation no 390 / 2014 of the council11 . the justice programme will continue to support the development of an integrated european justice area and cross - border cooperation , in continuity with the 2014 - 2020 justice programme established by regulation no 1381 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council12 . _________________ 10 regulation no 1381 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 establishing a rights , equality and citizenship programme for the period 2014 to 2020 11 council regulation no 390 / 2014 of 14 april 2014 establishing the ‘ europe for citizens’ programme for the period 2014 - 2020 12 regulation no 1381 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 december 2013 establishing a rights , equality and citizenship programme for the period 2014 to 2020 . ### these rights and values must continue to be promoted and enforced , shared among the citizens and peoples within the union and be at the heart of europe’s societies . at the same time , a properly working european area of justice and efficient , independent and quality national legal systems , as well as greater mutual trust , are necessary for a flourishing internal market and for upholding the common values of the union . therefore , a new justice , rights and values fund , comprising the rights and values and the justice programmes shall be created in the union budget . at a time where european societies are confronted with extremism , radicalism and divisions , it is more important than ever to promote , strengthen and defend justice , rights and eu values : human rights , respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and an independent and efficient judiciary . this will have profound and direct implications for political , social , cultural and economic life in the eu , helping it to make a tangible impact on the daily life of its citizens . as a part of the new fund , the rights and values programme will bring together the 2014 - 2020 rights , equality and citizenship programme established by regulation no 1381 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council10 and the europe for citizens programme established by regulation no 390 / 2014 of the council11 . the justice programme will continue to support the development of an integrated european justice area and cross - border cooperation , in continuity with the 2014 - 2020 justice programme established by regulation no 1381 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council12 .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur [ 305 000 000 ] in current prices . ### within the meaning of [ reference to be updated as appropriate according to the new inter - institutional agreement : point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement of 2 december 2013 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management ] , the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 , representing the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure , shall be eur 316 000 000 in 2018 prices .


### it shall apply from [ date : six months following the day of its publication ] . ### it shall apply from [ date : twelve months following the day of its publication ] .


### where a trader blocks or limits access of customers to an online interface or redirects customers to a different version of the online interface in compliance with paragraph 4 , the trader shall provide a clear justification . that justification shall be given in the language of the online interface that the customer originally sought to access . ### where a trader blocks or limits access of customers to an online interface or redirects customers to a different version of the online interface in compliance with paragraph 3 , the trader shall provide a clear justification . the justification to be provided to the consumer shall be given in the language of the online interface that the customer originally sought to access .


### in this manner certain traders artificially segment the internal market along internal frontiers and hamper the free movement of goods and services , thus restricting the rights of customers and preventing them from benefitting from a wider choice and optimal conditions . such discriminatory practices are an important factor contributing to the relatively low level of cross - border commercial transactions within the union , including in the sector of electronic commerce , which prevents the full growth potential of the internal market from being realised . clarifying in which situations there can be no justification for differential treatment of this kind should bring clarity and legal certainty for all participants in cross - border transactions and should ensure that rules on non - discrimination can be effectively applied and enforced across the internal market . ### in this manner certain traders artificially segment the internal market along internal frontiers and hamper the free movement of goods and services , thus restricting the rights of customers and preventing them from benefitting from a wider choice of goods and services and optimal conditions . such discriminatory practices are an important factor contributing to the relatively low level of cross - border commercial transactions within the union , including in the sector of electronic commerce , which prevents the full growth potential of the internal market from being realised . clarifying in which situations there can be no justification for differential treatment of this kind should bring clarity and legal certainty for all participants in cross - border transactions and should ensure that rules on non - discrimination can be effectively applied and enforced across the internal market .


### in order to realise the objective of ensuring good functioning of the internal market , as an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of inter alia goods and services is ensured , it is not sufficient to abolish , as between member states , only state barriers . such abolition can be undermined by private parties putting in place obstacles inconsistent with internal market freedoms . that occurs where traders operating in one member state block or limit the access to their online interfaces , such as websites and apps , of customers from other member states wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions . it also occurs through other actions by certain traders involving the application of different general conditions of access to their goods and services with respect to such customers from other member states , both online and offline . whereas there may sometimes be objective justifications for such differential treatment , in other cases traders deny consumers wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions access to goods or services , or apply different conditions in this regard , for purely commercial reasons . ### in order to realise the objective of ensuring good functioning of the internal market , as an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of inter alia goods and services is ensured , it is not sufficient to abolish , as between member states , only state barriers . such abolition can be undermined by private parties putting in place obstacles inconsistent with internal market freedoms . that occurs where traders operating in one member state block or limit the access to their online interfaces , such as websites and apps , of customers from other member states wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions . it also occurs through other actions by certain traders involving the application of different general conditions of access to their goods and services with respect to such customers from other member states , both online and offline . whereas there may sometimes be objective justifications for such differential treatment , in other cases traders deny consumers wishing to engage in cross - border commercial transactions access to goods or services , or apply different conditions in this regard , for non - objective reasons .


### the union has a long - lasting experience on providing specific support to national administrations and other authorities of member states as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy . the experience gained by the union in assisting national authorities carrying out reforms should be used in order to enhance the capacity of the union to provide support to member states . comprehensive and integrated action is indeed necessary in order to provide support to those member states that are undertaking growth - enhancing reforms and request assistance from the union in this respect . ### the union has a long - lasting experience with the provision of specific support to national administrations and other authorities of member states as regards capacity building and similar actions in certain sectors and in relation to the implementation of cohesion policy . the policy experience and capacity of the union institutions should serve as a basis for providing comprehensive and integrated action in supporting those member states that are undertaking growth - enhancing reforms and request assistance from the union in this respect . consequently , an integrated and cross - sectorial approach should be adopted , in order to ensure coherence of the policy landscape .


### member states should be able to request support from the commission under the programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular of country specific recommendations in the context of the european semester , to actions related to the implementation of union law , as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes . they should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative , in order to achieve sustainable investment , growth and job creation . ### member states should be able to request support from the commission under the programme in relation to the implementation of reforms in the context of economic governance processes , in particular to improve the implementation of country specific recommendations in the context of the european semester , to actions related to the implementation of union law , as well as in relation to the implementation of economic adjustment programmes . they should also be able to request support in relation to reforms undertaken at their own initiative , in order to achieve sustainable investment , growth and job creation .


### further to a dialogue with the requesting member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission should analyse the request , taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency , breadth and depth of the problems as identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged , analysis of socioeconomic indicators , and the general administrative capacity of the member state . the commission should also , in close cooperation with the member state concerned , identify the priority areas , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support , taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes . ### further to a dialogue with the requesting member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission should analyse the request , taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management and determine the support to be provided based on urgency , breadth and depth of the problems as identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas envisaged , analysis of socioeconomic indicators , and the general administrative capacity of the member state . the commission should agree with the member state concerned on the priority areas , the particular objectives for that member state based on the objectives set out in this regulation , a timeline , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the estimated global financial contribution for such support to be specified in a support plan , which should be made public . in addition , the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes should be taken into account .


### the commission communications ‘ the eu budget review’13 and ‘ a budget for europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear european added value , i . e . where the union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of member states alone . against this background , the support actions carried out under the programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at national , union and international level . the actions under the programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of union law . in addition , they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the commission and among member states . moreover , the union is in a better position than member states to provide a platform for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as to mobilise expertise . _________________ 13 com700 of 19 october 2010 . 14 com500 final of 29 june 2011 . ### the commission communications ‘ the eu budget review’13 and ‘ a budget for europe 2020’14 underline the importance of focusing funding on activities with clear european added value , i . e . where the union intervention can bring additional value compared to action of member states alone . against this background , the support actions carried out under the programme should ensure complementarity and synergy with other programmes and policies at local , regional , national , union and international level . the actions under the programme should allow elaborating and implementing solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges and achieve a consistent and coherent implementation of union law . in addition , they should contribute to further develop trust and promote cooperation with the commission and among member states . moreover , the union provides a suitable platform for member states for the provision and sharing of good practices from peers as well as for expertise - sharing . _________________ 13 com700 of 19 october 2010 . 14 com500 final of 29 june 2011 .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness , growth , jobs , and investment , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness , productivity , growth , jobs , and investment , in particular in the context of economic governance processes , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds


### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - enhancing administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , job creation , boosting europe ' s competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy . ### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - enhancing administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is significant additional support for better and faster implementation of reforms intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , job creation , boosting europe ' s competitiveness and productivity , and stimulating investment in the real economy . therefore , financing of the programme should be provided for in member states ' budgets and by existing instruments in the union budget . the programme should support structural reforms in member states by providing added value at the union level and not merely replace indispensable national reform efforts .


### several member states have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low potential growth . the union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity , and support the process of convergence . ### several member states have been undergoing and continue to undergo adjustment processes to correct macroeconomic imbalances accumulated in the past and many are facing the challenge of low growth . the union has identified the implementation of structural reforms among its policy priorities to set the recovery on a sustainable path , unlock the growth potential to strengthen the adjustment capacity and level of preparation for future challenges , and support the process of convergence .


### the tallinn digital summit55 of september 2017 and the conclusions of the european council56 of 19 october 2017 indicated the need for europe to invest in digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance european competitiveness , our quality of life and social fabric . the european council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation , growth and jobs , will contribute to our global competitiveness , and enhance creative and cultural diversity . seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling some of the challenges posed by the digital transformation and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation . __________________ 55 https : / / www . eu2017 . ee / news / insights / conclusions - after - tallinn - digital - summit 56 https : / / www . consilium . europa . eu / media / 21620 / 19 - euco - final - conclusions - en . pdf ### the tallinn digital summit55 of september 2017 and the conclusions of the european council56 of 19 october 2017 indicated the need for europe to invest in digitising our economies and addressing the skills gap to maintain and enhance european competitiveness , our quality of life and social fabric . the european council concluded that the digital transformation offers immense opportunities for innovation , growth and jobs , will contribute to our global competitiveness , whilst enhancing not only cultural and creative industries but also cultural and linguistic diversity . seizing these opportunities requires collectively tackling some of the challenges posed by the digital transformation and reviewing policies affected by the digital transformation . __________________ 55 https : / / www . eu2017 . ee / news / insights / conclusions - after - tallinn - digital - summit 56 https : / / www . consilium . europa . eu / media / 21620 / 19 - euco - final - conclusions - en . pdf


### up to eur 2 698 240 000 for specific objective 1 , high performance computing ### a maximum of 29% for specific objective 1 , high performance computing


### education and culture : provide creators and creative industry in europe with access to latest digital technologies from ai to advanced computing . exploit the european cultural heritage as a vector to promote cultural diversity , social cohesion and european citizenship . support the uptake of digital technologies in education . ### education : support the uptake of digital technologies in education , notably the further inclusion of digital skills as well as the use of digital technologies in all curricula .


### up to eur 699 543 000for specific objective 4 , advanced digital skills ### at least 9% for specific objective 4 , advanced digital skills


### up to eur 1 998 696 000 for specific objective 3 , cybersecurity and trust ### at least 21% for specific objective 3 , cybersecurity and trust


### up to eur 1 299 152 000for specific objective 5 , deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability ### at least 14% for specific objective 5 , deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability


### up to eur 2 498 369 000 for specific objective 2 , artificial intelligence ### at least 27% for specific objective 2 , artificial intelligence


### all programmes implemented under the esf + strand under shared management , as well as the operations supported by the employment and social innovation and health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . they shall also promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . ### all programmes implemented under the esf + strand under shared management , as well as the operations supported by the employment and social innovation and health strands shall ensure equality of all throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . these programmes and operations shall support targeted actions aimed at increasing the participation and progress of women in employment , respecting the principle of equal pay for equal work and work of equal value between women and men , reducing stereotypes and gender segregation in education , training and the labour market , promoting work - life balance for all with balanced sharing of care responsibilities , and combating the feminisation of poverty in the frame of gender mainstreaming obligations which shall be matched with a technical capacity for gender mainstreaming . they shall also promote equal opportunities and accessibility for all without discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation in accordance with article 10 tfeu , throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring evaluation , as well as support specific actions aiming to combat all forms of discrimination , improving accessibility for persons with disabilities and for those facing multiple discrimination , thereby enhancing social inclusion and reducing inequalities . programmes will adopt tools such as gender impact assessment for these purposes . all monitoring and evaluation component will include indicators to monitor impact on gender equality and collect gender disaggregated data . the member states shall integrate the gender perspective into all phases of programming , from shaping the priorities of the operational programmes to the delivery , monitoring and evaluation and enhance their commitment to gender budgeting by establishing specific targets with their corresponding budget allocations .