### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . in case of non - payment of solidarity contributions , as a measure of last resort , the commission shall deduct the amount due from european funds to which the member state in question is entitled . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism .


### the [ general data protection regulation . . . / 2016 ] applies to the processing of personal data by the member states under this regulation from the date set out in that regulation ; until this date directive 95 / 46 / ec applies . member states should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with that regulation and the provisions specifying its requirements in this regulation . in particular those measures should ensure the security of personal data processed under this regulation and in particular to prevent unlawful or unauthorised access or disclosure , alteration or loss of personal data processed . the competent supervisory authority or authorities of each member state should monitor the lawfulness of the processing of personal data by the authorities concerned , including of the transmission to and from the automated system and to the authorities competent for carrying out security checks . ### the [ general data protection regulation . . . / 2016 ] applies to the processing of personal data by the member states under this regulation from the date set out in that regulation ; until this date directive 95 / 46 / ec applies . member states should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with that regulation and the provisions specifying its requirements in this regulation . in particular those measures should ensure the security of personal data processed under this regulation and in particular to prevent unlawful or unauthorised access or disclosure , alteration or loss of personal data processed . the competent supervisory authority or authorities of each member state should monitor the lawfulness of the processing of personal data by the authorities concerned , including of the transmission to and from the system and to the authorities competent for carrying out security checks .


### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of a common leaflet on dublin / eurodac , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors ; of a standard form for the exchange of relevant information on unaccompanied minors ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information on minors and dependent persons ; of uniform conditions on the preparation and submission of take charge requests and take back notifications ; of two lists of relevant elements of proof and circumstantial evidence , and the periodical revision thereof ; of a laissez passer ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information regarding transfers ; of a standard form for the exchange of data before a transfer ; of a common health certificate ; of uniform conditions and practical arrangements for the exchange of information on a person’s health data before a transfer , and of secure electronic transmission channels for the transmission of requests . ### the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of a common leaflet on dublin / eurodac , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors ; a standard form for the exchange of relevant information on unaccompanied minors ; of the modalities and periodicity for providing applicants with information on the status of the procedure ; of rules on the qualifications of and training for guardians and the modalities for their engagement with other actors ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information on minors and dependent persons ; of standard operating procedures for cross - border cooperation among member states regarding the assessment of the best interests of the child , family tracing and the identification of family members , siblings , relatives or any other family relations of an unaccompanied minor and for assessing the capacity of a relative to take care of an unaccompanied minor ; of uniform conditions on the preparation and submission of take charge requests and take back notifications ; of two lists of relevant elements of proof and circumstantial evidence , and the periodical revision thereof ; of a laissez passer ; of uniform conditions for the consultation and exchange of information regarding transfers ; of a standard form for the exchange of data before a transfer ; of a common health certificate ; of rules concerning the modalities for the handover from guardian to guardian in the case of transfers ; of uniform conditions and practical arrangements for the exchange of information on a person ' s health data before a transfer , and of secure electronic transmission channels for the transmission of requests . .


### member states shall examine any application for international protection by a third - country national or a stateless person who applies on the territory of any one of them , including at the border or in the transit zones . the application shall be examined by a single member state , which shall be the one which the criteria set out in chapter iii indicate is responsible . ### member states shall examine any application for international protection by a third - country national or a stateless person who applies on the territory of any one of them , including at the border or in the transit zones . the application shall be examined by a single member state , on behalf of the european union , which shall be the one which the criteria set out in chapter iii indicate is responsible .


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible all the available elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . the competent authorities shall take into account the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible only insofar as they have been submitted before the set deadline of the member state to submit the take charge request to another member state .


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information required by the member state and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . this paragraph shall be without prejudice to the relevant provisions in article 25 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a well - trained representative be appointed immediately upon arrival and represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . this paragraph shall be without prejudice to the relevant provisions in article 25 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . due to their vulnerability , unaccompanied minors should only be transferred to another member state where such a transfer is in the best interests of the child .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the qualifications , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such a guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant ' s file including the specific information materials for unaccompanied minors . the guardian shall be appointed no later than five days from the moment when an unaccompanied minor arrives in the member state .


### for the purpose of applying article 10 , the member state where the unaccompanied minor lodged an application for international protection shall , as soon as possible , take appropriate action to identify the family members or relatives of the unaccompanied minor on the territory of member states , whilst protecting the best interests of the child . ### for the purpose of applying articles 10 and 19 , the member state where the unaccompanied minor made an application for international protection shall , as soon as possible , take appropriate action to identify the family members , relatives or any other family relations of the unaccompanied minor on the territory of member states , whilst protecting the best interests of the child , when relevant with the assistance of international or other relevant organisation to facilitate the minor ' s access to the tracing services of such organisations . the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors , including training on child rights , psychology and development .


### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors . ### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors . such training shall include modules on risk assessment to target care and protection depending on the individual needs of the child , with a specific focus on early identification of victims of trafficking and abuse , as well as training on good practices to prevent disappearance .


### the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , provided that it is in the best interests of the minor . where the applicant is a married minor whose spouse is not legally present on the territory of the member states , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present . ### the member state responsible shall be that where a family member or a sibling of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , provided that it is in the best interests of the minor . where the applicant is a married minor whose spouse is not legally present on the territory of the member states , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present .


### in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor . ### in the absence of a family member , a sibling or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor .


### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . ### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible , on behalf of the european union , for examining the application for international protection . that responsibility shall cease 12 months after the date on which the irregular border crossing took place .


### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . ### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come directly from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . that responsibility shall cease 12 months after the date on which the irregular border crossing took place


### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . ### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has entered the union by land , sea or air , the member state of the applicant ' s first application for international protection shall be responsible for examining the application .


### where , on account of pregnancy , a new - born child , serious illness , severe disability or old age , an applicant is dependent on the assistance of his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states , or his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states is dependent on the assistance of the applicant , member states shall normally keep or bring together the applicant with that child , sibling or parent , provided that family ties existed in the country of origin , that the child , sibling or parent or the applicant is able to take care of the dependent person and that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing . ### where , on account of pregnancy , a new - born child , serious illness , severe disability , severe trauma or old age , an applicant is dependent on the assistance of his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states , or his or her child , sibling or parent legally resident in one of the member states is dependent on the assistance of the applicant , member states shall normally keep or bring together the applicant with that child , sibling or parent , insofar as the family ties already existed before the applicant arrived on the territory of the member states , that the child , sibling or parent or the applicant is able to take care of the dependent person and that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing . the commission shall be empowered to adopt an implementing act laying down the rules and the procedural steps on how to establish the dependency link .


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### upon entry of the information pursuant to paragraph 1 , the automated system referred to in article 44 shall register each application under a unique application number , create an electronic file for each application and communicate the unique application number to the member state of application . ### upon entry of the information pursuant to paragraph 1 , the system referred to in article 44 shall register each application under a unique application number , create an electronic file for each application and communicate the unique application number to the member state of application .


### when there is a significant risk of absconding , member states may detain the person concerned in order to secure transfer procedures in accordance with this regulation , on the basis of an individual assessment and only in so far as detention is proportional and other less coercive alternative measures cannot be applied effectively . ### when there are indications that there is a risk of absconding , in particular when the applicant did not comply with his obligations set out in article 5 , member states shall detain the person concerned in order to secure transfer procedures in accordance with this regulation , on the basis of an individual assessment in so far as detention is proportional . detention shall be kept as short as possible and shall not exceed 4 weeks .


### the allocation mechanism referred to in this chapter shall be applied for the benefit of a member state , where that member state is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is the member state responsible under this regulation . ### the allocation mechanism referred to in this chapter shall be applied voluntarily for the benefit of a member state , where that member state is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is the member state responsible under this regulation .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 75% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 80% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons already beneficiary of international protection , resettled and relocated , is higher than 100% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 120% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### financial solidarity ### opt - out mechanism


### financial solidarity ### solidarity


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt a decision in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 , lay down the modalities for the implementation of paragraph 3 . ### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt a decision in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 , lay down the modalities for the implementation of paragraph 3 and 3a .


### the european union agency for asylum shall monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### the european union agency for asylum shall monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the opt - out mechanism .


### where the outcome of the security verification confirms that the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the benefitting member state of application shall be the member state responsible and shall examine the application in accelerated procedure pursuant to article 31 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . ### where the outcome of the security verification confirms that the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the benefitting member state of application shall be the member state responsible and shall examine the application in accelerated procedure pursuant to article 31 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . if the risk of absconding exists , the member state may take measures pursuant to article 29 .


### the european union agency for asylum shall set up and facilitate the activities of a network of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 , with a view to enhancing practical cooperation and information sharing on all matters related to the application of this regulation , including the development of practical tools and guidance . ### the european union agency for asylum shall set up and facilitate the activities of a network of the competent authorities referred to in article 47 , with a view to enhancing practical cooperation and information sharing on all matters related to the application of this regulation , including the development of practical tools and guidance . the competent authorities of candidate and potential candidate countries and of european neighbourhood countries may be invited to cooperate with that network .


### for each mission , a mission board may be established . it shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the mission board shall advise upon the following : ### for each mission , a mission board may be established . the mission board will connect to a high - level panel tasked with ensuring a comprehensive research strategy in the broader field , such as in health . &#160 ; the&#160 ; mission board&#160 ; shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the mission board shall advise upon the following :


### the commission shall adopt separate work programmes , by means of implementing acts , for the implementation of actions under the following components , as set out in article 3 of this decision : ### the commission shall adopt separate work programmes , by means of delegated acts , for the implementation of actions under the following components , as set out in article 3 of this decision :


### the strategic planning will promote strong engagement with citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation , the co - creation of knowledge , effective promotion of gender equality , including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content , and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards . ### the strategic planning will promote strong engagement with citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation , the co - creation of knowledge , effective promotion of gender equality , including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content , and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards . the commission will , therefore , develop guidance and criteria for meaningful involvement of citizens and end - users , together with civil society organisations representing them , to promote co - creation and co - production across eu - funded projects .


### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the detection , understanding , control , prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players . ### health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry . however , the eu continues to face novel , newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health , the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems , as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry . major health challenges in the eu include : the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention ; the rise of non - communicable diseases ; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics ; increased environmental pollution ; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life ; the earlier detection , understanding and control ; prevention and mitigation at population level of health risks in a rapidly changing social , urban and natural environment ; the increasing costs for european health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care ; and the increasing pressure on the european health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis - a - vis new and emerging global players .


### improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social , economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace , including the health impact of digitalisation , pollution , climate change and other environmental issues , will contribute to identify and mitigate health risks and threats ; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution ; to supporting environmental - friendly , healthy , resilient and sustainable living and working environments ; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour ; and to developing an equitable , inclusive and trusted society . ### improved understanding of health drivers , determinants of health and risk factors determined by the social , economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace , including the health impact of digitalisation , pollution , climate change and other environmental issues , will contribute to improve disease prevention , identify and mitigate health risks and threats ; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution ; to supporting environmental - friendly , healthy , resilient and sustainable living and working environments ; to promoting healthy lifestyles including through tobacco control measures , consumption behaviour ; and to developing an equitable , inclusive and trusted society .


### non - communicable diseases , including rare diseases , pose a major health and societal challenge and call for more effective approaches in prevention , treatment and cure , including personalised medicine approaches . ### non - communicable diseases , including rare diseases , pose a major health and societal challenge and call for more effective population level approaches in primary and secondary prevention , treatment and cure , including with policy research and personalised medicine approaches .


### protecting people against cross - border health threats is a major challenge for public health , calling for effective international cooperation at eu and global level . this will involve prevention , preparedness , early detection , treatment and cure of infectious diseases , and also tackling antimicrobial resistance following a ' one health approach ' . ### protecting people against cross - border health threats is a major challenge for public health , calling for effective international cooperation at eu and global level . this will involve prevention , including vaccination , preparedness , early detection , treatment and cure of infectious diseases , and also tackling antimicrobial resistance following a ' one health approach ' .


### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 2 – zero hunger ; sd 6 - clean water and sanitation ; sdg 11 – sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 12 - responsible consumption and production ; sdg 13 – climate action ; sdg 14 – life below water ; sdg 15 - life on land . ### activities will contribute directly to the following sustainable development goals in particular : sdg 2 – zero hunger ; sdg 3 – good health and wellbeing ; sdg 6 – clean water and sanitation ; sdg 11 – sustainable cities and communities ; sdg 12 – responsible consumption and production ; sdg 13 – climate action ; sdg 14 – life below water ; sdg 15 – life on land .


### in order to fully realise the energy efficiency potential and ensure that the road transport sector as a whole contributes to the greenhouse gas emission reductions agreed , it is appropriate to complement the already existing co2 emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by setting co2 emission performance standards for new heavy - duty vehicles . these standards will be a driver for innovation in fuel - efficient technologies , contributing to the strengthening of the technological leadership of the union’s manufacturers and suppliers . ### in order to fully realise the energy efficiency potential and ensure that the road transport sector as a whole contributes to the greenhouse gas emission reductions agreed , it is appropriate to complement the already existing co2 emission standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles by setting co2 emission performance standards for new heavy - duty vehicles . these standards will be a driver for innovation in fuel - efficient technologies , contributing to the strengthening of the technological leadership of the union’s manufacturers and suppliers and securing high - skilled jobs in the long term .


### taking into account that climate change is a trans - boundary problem and the need to safeguard a well - functioning single market both for road transport services as well as for heavy - duty vehicles , it is appropriate to set co2 emission standards for heavy - duty vehicles at union - level . those standards should be designed so as to be without prejudice to competition law . ### taking into account that climate change is a trans - boundary problem and the need to safeguard a well - functioning single market both for road transport services as well as for heavy - duty vehicles and avoid any market fragmentation , it is appropriate to set co2 emission standards for heavy - duty vehicles at union - level . those standards should be designed so as to be without prejudice to competition law .


### in the light of innovation and to take account of the implementation of new technologies improving the fuel efficiency of heavy - duty vehicles , the vecto simulation tool as well as regulation 2017 / 2400 will be continuously and timely updated . ### in the light of innovation and to take account of and stimulate the implementation of new technologies improving the fuel efficiency of heavy - duty vehicles , the vecto simulation tool as well as regulation 2017 / 2400 must be continuously and timely developed and updated to properly cover all available fuel saving technologies , including truck platooning , as well as the improvements to rigid bodies , trailer sand semi - trailers on the market . given the key role of these new technologies in reducing co2 emissions from the transport sector , the timely and comprehensive update of the vecto simulation tool is essential element in reducing co2 from heavy - duty vehicles . this update should take place on a yearly basis to keep vecto on par with the state - of - the - art technologies , and the european institutions should allocate sufficient resources accordingly . the commission shall present digitally updated list of the technologies included in vecto , with a corresponding timeline every year and make it accessible to the public .


### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use . ### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles .


### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use . ### it is essential for achieving the co2reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road .


### from 1 january 2030 onwards by at least 30 % subject to the review pursuant to article 13 . ### from 1 january 2030 onwards by 30 % subject to the 2022 review pursuant to article 13 .


### ‘ low - emission heavy - duty vehicle’ means a heavy - duty vehicle , which is not a zero emission heavy - duty vehicle , with specific co2 emissions of less than 350 g co2 / km as determined pursuant to point 2 . 1 of annex i ; ### low - emission heavy - duty vehicle’ means a heavy - duty vehicle , which is not a zero emission heavy - duty vehicle , with specific co2emissions of less than 35 % below the reference value which derives from the 2019 baseline for each vehicle sub - group ;


### in order to ensure that the technical parameters used for the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer pursuant to article 4 and the calculation of the specific emission targets pursuant to article 6 take into account technical progress and the evolution of freight transport logistics , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the following provisions set out in annexes i and ii ### in order to ensure that the technical parameters used for the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer pursuant to article 4 and the calculation of the specific emission targets pursuant to article 6 take into account technical progress and the evolution of freight transport logistics , the commission shall keep the vecto simulation tool up to date at all times , and shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the following provisions set out in annexes i and ii :


### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles , notably buses taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the co2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . __________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu ### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the methodologies for well - to - wheel emission accounting , the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers and european modular system combinations . commission shall also report on the progress in establishing a representative methodology for the calculation of life - cycle emissions . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles , notably buses , including their definition , while taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the co2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . for this report , the commission shall assess all the major parameters influencing the ramp - up market uptake of alternative powertrains , by considering the following indicators : ·expansion of the charging infrastructure ·range of vehicles on offer ·average oil and fuel prices ·levels of subsidies and non - monetary incentives ·level of public procurement , etc __________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu


### a procedure to verify , on the basis of appropriate and representative samples , whether vehicles that have been registered and entered into service are in conformity with the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined pursuant to this regulation and its implementing measures ; ### a procedure , on the basis of appropriate and representative samples , to check vehicles that have been registered and entered into service to verify the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined pursuant to this regulation and its implementing measures ;


### where , ### where , σ𝑣 is the sum over all new heavy - duty vehicles of the manufacturer in the sub - group sg excluding all vocational vehicles in accordance with article 4 . σ𝑣 , ng is the sum over all new natural gas heavy - duty vehicles of the manufacturer in the sub - group sg excluding all vocational vehicles in accordance with article 4 . co2v is the specific co2 emissions of a new heavy - duty vehicle v determined in accordance with point 2 . 1 ; co2v , ng is the specific co2 emissions of a new natural gas heavy - duty vehicle vng determined in accordance with point 2 . 1 . 1 ; vsg is the number of new heavy - duty vehicles of the manufacturer in subgroup sg excluding all vocational vehicles in accordance with article 4 ; plsg is the average payload of vehicles in the sub - group sg as determined in point 2 . 5 .


### for each manufacturer and calendar year , the zero - and low - emission factor referred to in article 5 shall be calculated as follows : ### for each manufacturer and each calendar year from 2020 until 2024 , the zero - and low - emission factor referred to in article 5 shall be calculated as follows :


### zlev = v / with a minimum of 0 , 97 ### zlev = v / with a minimum of 0 , 9 as of 2030


### zlev = v / with a minimum of 0 , 97 ### zlev = v / with a minimum of 0 , 9


### where , ### where , vin=σsgς1v□1x + / 0 . 65*rc02𝑠𝑔 ) + σsgς2v□3 + σsgς3v□4 + σsgς4v□5 with σsg being the sum over all sub - groups ; with σ1v□ being the sum over all new low - emission heavy - duty vehicles and zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles with a range below 100km , with the characteristics set out in article 2 to ; and with rc02𝑠𝑔 determined in accordance with point 3 ; σ2v□ being the sum over all new zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles with the characteristics set out in article 2 to with a range between 100km and 199km ; σ3v□ being the sum over all new zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles with the characteristics set out in article 2 to with a range between 200 km and 399km ; σ4v□ being the sum over all new zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles with the characteristics set out in article 2 to with a range higher than 400km . vout is the total number of zero - emission heavy - duty vehicles of the categories referred to in in the second sub - paragraph of article 2 , multiplied by 2 if the range is below 100km , by 3 if the range is between 100km and 199km , by 4 if the range is between 200km and 399km , by 5 with a range higher than 400km , and with a maximum of 1 , 5% of vconv


### rf is the co2 reduction target as specified in article 1 and for the specific calendar year ; ### rf is the co2 reduction target as specified in article 1 and for the specific calendar year . rf2025 shall be used when calculating t for the years 2020 to 2024 ;


### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sector . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions . ### an important objective of this programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport , energy and digital sector . for that purpose , the programme should provide for the adoption of cross - sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas , for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels . in addition , the programme should allow , within each sector , the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector , where such an approach improves the socio - economic benefit of the investment . synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions and supported by funding programmes through interaction with other union funding instruments .


### the trans - european transport network guidelines as laid down in regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 identify the infrastructure of the ten - t , specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation . those guidelines envisage , in particular , the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure as well as the substantial upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure . _________________ 19 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu . ### the trans - european transport network guidelines as laid down in regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 identify the infrastructure of the ten - t , specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation . those guidelines envisage , in particular , the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure as well as the substantial upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure . in parallel to the completion of the core network , priority will be given to providing environmentally friendly public transport links to ten - t nodes . _________________ 19 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu .


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 % . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors , the urban nodes and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 % .


### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented20 ' europe on the move ' , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . _________________ 20 commission communication ' europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all ' – com 283 ### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility adapted to local and regional development needs throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented20 ' europe on the move ' , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . _________________ 20 commission communication ' europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all ' – com 283


### the ten - t guidelines require , with regard to new technologies and innovation , that the ten - t enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels . directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires member states to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 december 2025 . as outlined in the commission proposals22 of november 2017 , a comprehensive set of measures to promote low - emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive . _________________ 21 directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure . 22 commission communication ' delivering on low - emission mobility a european union that protects the planet , empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers ' – com 675 ### the ten - t guidelines require , with regard to new technologies and innovation , that the ten - t enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels . directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires member states and local authorities to invest in suitable infrastructure and to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 december 2025 . as outlined in the commission proposals22 of november 2017 , a comprehensive set of measures to promote low - emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive . _________________ 21 directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure . 22 commission communication ' delivering on low - emission mobility a european union that protects the planet , empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers ' – com 675


### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec . ### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . together with automated driving , digitalisation is one of the most effective means to address the structural disadvantage of rural areas and should therefore be encouraged more . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec .


### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec . ### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large , while priority should be given to ensuring better public access to digital technology . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec .


### unconnected territories in all areas of the union , including in central ones , represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential to the digital single market . in most rural and remote areas , high quality internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing digital divide , isolation and depopulation by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness . high quality internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio - economy in rural areas . the programme should contribute to providing all european households , rural or urban , with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity , focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low intensity grants . in doing so , the programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories , as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage . ### unconnected territories in all areas of the union , including in central ones , represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential to the digital single market . in most rural and remote areas , high quality internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing digital divide , isolation and depopulation by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness . high quality internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio - economy in rural areas and measures to attract young people to the countryside . the programme should contribute to providing all european households , rural or urban , with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity , focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low intensity grants . in doing so , the programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories , as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage .


### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ; ### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure , and the connection of rural areas to ten - t core networks , to create a single , smart , sustainable , inclusive and safe european transport area ;


### in the digital sector , to contribute to the deployment of very high capacity digital networks and 5g systems , to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbone networks on eu territories by linking them to neighbouring territories , as well to the digitalisation of transport and energy networks . ### in the digital sector , to contribute to the deployment of very high capacity digital networks and 5g systems , to the increased resilience and capacity of digital backbone networks on eu territories by linking them to neighbouring territories , as well to the digitalisation of transport and energy networks to expedite the introduction of autonomous environmentally - friendly transport systems .


### actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 ; ### actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports , airports and rail - road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 ;


### legal entities established in a third country associated to the programme ; ### legal entities established in a third country associated with the programme , for actions related to a project concerning that third country ;


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 65 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions . the co - funding rates may be increased to a maximum of 65% for the specific objective referred to in article 3 in case of member states benefitting from the transfer from the cohesion fund ;


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in rural areas and in outermost regions ;


### the grant agreement may be terminated on the basis of the grounds specified in paragraph 1 . ### the grant agreement may be terminated on the basis of the grounds specified in paragraph 1 . in such case , the commission will make the unused funds available to other projects without delay .


### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate . while member states need flexibility to choose policies that are best - matched to their national energy mix and preferences , that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration , increased competition , the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low - carbon economy . ### therefore , the main objective of the energy union governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the energy union and in particular the targets of the 2030 framework for climate and energy , in particular the eu ' s foremost ghg emissions reduction target . this regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate . while member states need flexibility to choose policies that are best - matched to their national energy mix and preferences , that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration , increased competition , the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low - carbon economy .


### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment . ### the implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment . member states should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance , where applicable , with the provisions of directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and the united nations economic commission for europe convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters of 25 june 1998 . member states should also ensure involvement of stakeholders and social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 24 directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment .


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency , predictability and investment certainty of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting .


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to address the needs of the population of a member state , to contribute to energy security and to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . the progressive transition towards the latest generation of biofuels should take account of existing member state investments in first - generation biofuel production .


### where applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies ; ### where applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies ; including such that affect emissions stemming from activities covered by the eu ets ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a corridor for that contribution from 2021 onwards , which once finalised shall be considered binding on the member state in question ; each member state shall take into consideration the indicative benchmarks set by the commission as outlined in annex of the directive 2009 / 28 / ec to ensure the fair contribution of each member state to the eu - wide binding target of at least 27% . by setting the benchmarks , the commission will define a corridor from 2021 onwards . the lower bound of which starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , and ending at a fair contribution of the respective member state to an eu target of 27% , and the upper bound of which ending at a fair contribution to a 33% eu target ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a corridor for that contribution from 2021 onwards , which once finalised shall be considered binding on the member state in question ; each member state shall take into consideration the indicative benchmarks set by the commission as outlined in annex of the directive 2009 / 28 / ec to ensure the fair contribution of each member state to the eu - wide binding target of at least 27% . by setting the benchmarks , the commission will define a corridor from 2021 onwards . the lower bound of which starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex i of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 77 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , and ending at a fair contribution of the respective member state to an eu target of 27% , and the upper bound of which ending at a fair contribution to a 30% eu target ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , member states must make an effort to increase the share of energy originating from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target on renewable energy in 2030 , as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with an indicative trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with an adequate trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with an objective for that contribution from 2021 onwards ;


### national trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the electricity , heating and cooling and transport sector ; ### national objectives for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the electricity , heating and cooling and transport sector ;


### trajectories by renewable energy technology to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in mtoe and total planned installed capacity per technology and sector in mw ; ### trajectories by renewable energy technology to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in mtoe ;


### trajectories by renewable energy technology to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in mtoe and total planned installed capacity per technology and sector in mw ; ### objectives by renewable energy technology to use to achieve the overall and sectorial trajectories for renewable energy from 2021 to 2030 including total expected gross final energy consumption per technology and sector in mtoe and total planned installed capacity per technology and sector in mw ;


### national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries ### national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries : such as use of regional or local fuel sources .


### national objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from third countries ; ### national measures and , if applicable , objectives with regard to ensuring that energy import dependency from third countries does not create any obstacles to the successful implementation of any of the five dimensions of the energy union ;


### the impacts on the development of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the first ten - year period at least until 2040 under the planned policies and measures including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the impacts on the development of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals for the first ten - year period at least until 2030 under the planned policies and measures including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ;


### achieving long - term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors in line with the union’s objective , in the context of necessary reductions according to the ipcc by developed countries as a group , to reduce emissions by 80 to 95 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels in a cost - effective manner . ### achieving long - term greenhouse gas emission reductions and enhancements of removals by sinks in all sectors including `grey emissions´ related to imports in line with the union’s objective , in the context of necessary reductions according to the ipcc by developed countries as a group , to reduce emissions by 80 to 95 % by 2050 compared to 1990 levels in a cost - effective manner .


### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ; ### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity with an objective of decarbonisation by 2050 , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ;


### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ; ### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including : with a view to decarbonisation of electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ;


### expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity , co2 intensity of gross domestic product and strategies for related research , development and innovation ; ### expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity , co2 intensity of electricity generation , co2 intensity of gross domestic product and strategies for related research , development , innovation and investment ;


### if applicable , other national trajectories and objectives including long - term and sectorial ones ; ### if applicable , other national objectives and objectives including long - term and sectorial ones ;


### the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contribution to achieving the union - level 2030 target including underlying methodology ; ### the objectives for primary or final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contribution to achieving the union - level 2030 target including underlying methodology ;


### objectives for the long - term renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings ; ### if applicable , objectives for the long - term renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings ;


### national objectives for the diversification of energy sources and supply countries , storage , demand response ; ### objectives for the diversification of energy sources and supply countries , storage , demand response ;


### national objectives for total spending in research and innovation relating to clean energy technologies as well as for technology cost and performance development ; ### if applicable , national objectives for total public spending in research and innovation relating to clean energy technologies as well as for technology cost and performance development ;


### by 31 october 2021 and every second year thereafter , the commission shall assess , in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports , of other information reported under this regulation , of the indicators and of european statistics where available : ### by 31 october 2023 and every second year thereafter , the commission shall assess , in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports , of other information reported under this regulation , of the indicators and of european statistics where available :


### the progress made by each member state towards meeting its targets , objectives and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan ; ### the progress made by each member state towards meeting its targets , objectives and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan , including an assessment of the collective contributions to european competitiveness ;


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 .


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration all efforts and early actions by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy .


### the commission shall be assisted by an energy union committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 and work in the respective sectorial formations relevant for this regulation . ### the commission shall be assisted by an energy union committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 and work in the respective sectorial formations relevant for this regulation . that committee shall associate to its work the committee instituted by article 8 of decision 93 / 389 / eec as stipulated in article 23 of the directive 2003 / 087 .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . in this perspective , efsi support to infrastructure networks should contribute to the objectives of the regulation no 1315 / 2013 for transport , regulation no 347 / 2013 for energy networks and regulation no 283 / 201 for telecommunication infrastructure . projects with synergies between the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors should be given particular attention .


### the efsi should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms . ### the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis , to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms .


### eib financing and investment operations supported by the efsi should be managed in accordance with the eib’s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and measures taken to avoid tax evasion , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the european anti - fraud office and the court of auditors , including the tripartite agreement between the european commission , the european court of auditors and the european investment bank . ### eib financing and investment operations supported by the efsi should be managed in accordance with the regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 , including appropriate control measures and measures taken to avoid tax evasion , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the european anti - fraud office and the court of auditors , including the tripartite agreement between the european commission , the european court of auditors and the european investment bank .


### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . ### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their value added in addition to existing eu funded activities , relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability .