### there are gaps in the current landscape of humanitarian volunteering that the eu aid volunteers can fill with the volunteers with the right profiles deployed at the right time to the right place . this could be achieved notably through providing european standards on identification and selection of humanitarian volunteers , commonly agreed benchmarks for training and preparation of humanitarian volunteers for deployment , improved registers of potential volunteers who are identified based on the needs in the field , and opportunities for volunteers to contribute to humanitarian operations not only by deployment but also through back - office support and online - volunteering activities . ### there are gaps in the current landscape of humanitarian volunteering that the eu aid volunteers initiative can fill with the volunteers with the right profiles deployed at the right time to the right place . this could be achieved notably through providing european standards on identification and selection of humanitarian volunteers , commonly agreed benchmarks for training and preparation of humanitarian volunteers for deployment , improved registers of potential volunteers who are identified based on the needs in the field , and opportunities for volunteers to contribute to humanitarian operations not only by deployment but also through back - office support and online - volunteering activities .


### security and safety of the volunteers should remain of paramount importance . ### appropriate training , security and safety of the volunteers should remain of paramount importance , therefore inexperienced volunteers should not be sent to projects where security is a concern .


### the union carries out its humanitarian aid operations in partnership with implementing organisations . these organisations should play a significant role in implementing the eu aid volunteers ' initiative to ensure ownership of the actors in the field and to maximise the potential uptake of the voluntary corps ' actions . the union should entrust implementing organisations notably with the identification , selection , preparation and deployment of eu aid volunteers in accordance with standards established by the commission . the commission should , in addition , be able to draw upon successfully trained and prepared volunteers for deployment , where appropriate . ### the union carries out its humanitarian aid operations in partnership with implementing organisations . these organisations should play a significant role in implementing the eu aid volunteers ' initiative to ensure ownership of the actors in the field and to maximise the potential uptake of the voluntary corps ' actions . the union should entrust implementing organisations notably with the identification , selection , preparation and deployment of eu aid volunteers , as well as with follow - up during and after assignments , in accordance with standards established by the commission . the commission should , in addition , be able to draw upon successfully trained and prepared volunteers for deployment , where appropriate .


### volunteering in humanitarian aid could help maintain young people active , contribute to their personal development and intercultural awareness , and improve their competences and employability in global economy . it would , thus , contribute to the ‘ youth opportunities initiative’ and to a range of other key objectives of the union such as social inclusion , employment , active citizenship , education , and skills development . ### volunteering in humanitarian aid could help maintain young people active , contribute to their personal development and intercultural awareness , and improve their competences and employability in global economy . it would , thus , contribute to the ‘ youth opportunities initiative’ and to a range of other key objectives of the union such as social inclusion , employment , active citizenship , education , and skills development as well as in upholding volunteering as a concrete expression of european solidarity with people affected by crises , thus promoting the union ' s values and principles .


### the union ' s principles of equal opportunities and non - discrimination suggest that union citizens and long - term residents in the union of all walks of life and age should be able to engage as active citizens . given the specific challenges of the humanitarian context , participants of the eu aid volunteers should be aged over 18 . ### the union ' s principles of equal opportunities and non - discrimination suggest that union citizens and long - term residents in the union of all walks of life and age should be able to engage as active citizens . given the specific challenges of the humanitarian context , participants in the eu aid volunteers initiative should be aged over 18 .


### the eu aid volunteers should support local humanitarian aid organisations in third countries . its activities should increase the hosting organisations ' capacity to deal with humanitarian crises and to professionally manage the eu aid volunteers , to effectively use their skills and competences and to ensure that the volunteers ' contributions have a sustainable impact on local communities thereby assisting the people in need affected by humanitarian crises , who are the final beneficiaries of the union ' s humanitarian aid . ### the eu aid volunteers initiative should support local humanitarian aid organisations in third countries . its activities should increase the hosting organisations ' capacity to deal with humanitarian crises and to professionally manage the eu aid volunteers , to effectively use their skills and competences and to ensure that the volunteers ' contributions have a sustainable impact on local communities thereby assisting the people in need affected by humanitarian crises , who are the final beneficiaries of the union ' s humanitarian aid .


### the financial provisions of this regulation should apply as of 1 january 2014 as they are related to the multi - annual financial framework 2014 - 2020 . the allocation of financial assistance should be implemented in accordance with regulation no xxx / 2012 applicable to the general budget of the european union . due to the specific nature of action of the eu aid volunteers , it is appropriate to provide that financial assistance may be awarded to natural , public and private law legal persons . it is also important to ensure that the rules of that regulation are respected , in particular regarding the principles of economy , efficiency and effectiveness laid down therein . ### the financial provisions of this regulation should apply as of 1 january 2014 as they are related to the multi - annual financial framework 2014 - 2020 . the allocation of financial assistance should be implemented in accordance with regulation no xxx / 2012 applicable to the general budget of the european union . due to the specific nature of action of the eu aid volunteers initiative , it is appropriate to provide that financial assistance may be awarded to natural , public and private law legal persons . it is also important to ensure that the rules of that regulation are respected , in particular regarding the principles of economy , efficiency and effectiveness laid down therein .


### participation of third countries , in particular acceding , candidate , efta and partner countries of the european neighbourhood policy , should be possible on the basis of cooperation conventions . ### participation of third countries , in particular acceding , candidate and efta countries , should be possible on the basis of cooperation conventions .


### in order to allow for continuous feedback and improvement , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of provisions relating to the standards for management of eu aid volunteers and the amendment of the performance indicators . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to allow for continuous feedback and improvement and to increase the flexibility and efficiency of their adoption , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the provisions relating to the standards for management and deployment of eu aid volunteers , the amendment of the performance indicators and the adoption of the multiannual work programmes that define the objectives , priorities , expected results , method of implementation and financial allocations in broad terms . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of the certification mechanism , the training programme and the annual work programme of the corps . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of the certification mechanism , the training programme and the annual work programme of the corps , which should give effect to the multiannual work programmes referred to in this regulation .


### this regulation establishes a european voluntary humanitarian aid corps as a framework for joint contributions from european volunteers in humanitarian aid operations of the union . this regulation lays down the rules and procedures for the operation of the eu aid volunteers and rules for the provision of financial assistance . ### this regulation establishes a european voluntary humanitarian aid corps as a framework for joint contributions from european volunteers in humanitarian aid operations of the union . this regulation lays down the rules and procedures for the operation of the eu aid volunteers initiative and rules for the provision of financial assistance .


### deployment of eu aid volunteers in humanitarian aid operations in third countries . ### deployment of eu aid volunteers in humanitarian aid operations in third countries , except in the context of armed conflicts and internal disturbances .


### the objective of the eu aid volunteers shall be to express the union ' s humanitarian values and solidarity with people in need , through the promotion of an effective and visible eu aid volunteers ' initiative , which contributes to strengthening the union ' s capacity to respond to humanitarian crises and to building the capacity and resilience of vulnerable or disaster - affected communities in third countries . ### the objective of the eu aid volunteers initiative shall be to express the union ' s humanitarian values and solidarity with people in need and to contribute to european citizenship , through the promotion of an effective and visible eu aid volunteers ' initiative , which possesses significant added value and contributes to strengthening the union ' s capacity to respond to humanitarian crises and to building the capacity and resilience of vulnerable or disaster - affected communities in third countries , particularly by means of preparation for disasters , disaster risk reduction and enhancing the link between relief , rehabilitation and development .


### the actions of the eu aid volunteers shall be conducted in compliance with the humanitarian aid principles of humanity , neutrality , impartiality and independence . the actions of the eu aid volunteers shall respond to the need of local communities and hosting organisations and should contribute to the professionalization of the provision of humanitarian aid . the safety and security of volunteers shall be a priority . the eu aid volunteers shall promote common activities and participation of volunteers from different countries and foster joint projects and transnational partnerships between implementing organisations as referred to in article 10 . ### the actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative shall be conducted in compliance with the humanitarian aid principles of humanity , neutrality , impartiality and independence . the actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative shall respond to the need of local communities and hosting organisations and should contribute to the professionalization of the provision of humanitarian aid . the safety and security of volunteers shall be a priority . the eu aid volunteers initiative shall promote common activities and participation of volunteers from different countries and foster joint projects and transnational partnerships between implementing organisations as referred to in article 10 .


### the safety and security of volunteers shall be a priority . ### the training , safety and security of volunteers shall be a priority .


### the eu aid volunteers shall promote common activities and participation of volunteers from different countries and foster joint projects and transnational partnerships between implementing organisations as referred to in article 10 . ### the eu aid volunteers ' initiative shall promote common activities , close cooperation and participation of volunteers from different countries and foster joint projects and transnational partnerships between implementing organisations as referred to in article 10 ; ensuring coordination , complementarity , coherence and cost effectiveness between the variety of existing eu voluntary schemes for crisis situations in third countries , without duplicating them .


### ' volunteer ' means a person who chooses , out of free will and motivation and without a primary concern for financial gain , to engage in activities that benefit the community , him or herself , and society at large . ### ' volunteer ' means a person who chooses , out of free will and motivation and without a primary concern for financial gain , to engage in activities that benefit the community and society at large and possibly additionally him or herself .


### ' candidate volunteer ' means a person eligible in the sense of article 11 applying for participation in the activities of the eu aid volunteers . ### ' candidate volunteer ' means a person eligible in the sense of article 11 applying for participation in the activities of the eu aid volunteers initiative .


### an ' eu aid volunteer ' means a candidate volunteer that has been selected , trained , assessed as eligible and registered as available for deployment in humanitarian aid operations in third countries . ### an ' eu aid volunteer ' means a candidate volunteer that has been selected , trained in accordance with the standards and specific reference criteria with the support of the eu , assessed as eligible and registered as available for deployment in humanitarian aid operations in third countries .


### an ‘ eu aid volunteer’ means a candidate volunteer that has been selected , trained , assessed as eligible and registered as available for deployment in humanitarian aid operations in third countries . ### an ‘ eu aid volunteer’ means a candidate volunteer that has been selected , adequately trained , assessed as eligible and registered as available for deployment in humanitarian aid operations in third countries .


### ' humanitarian aid ' means activities and operations intended to provide needs - based emergency assistance aimed at preserving life , preventing and alleviating human suffering and maintaining human dignity in the face of man - made crises or natural disasters . it encompasses assistance , relief and protection operations in humanitarian crises or their immediate aftermath , supporting measures to ensure access to people in need and to facilitate the free flow of assistance , as well as actions aimed at reinforcing disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction , and contributing towards strengthening resilience and capacity to cope with , and recover from , crises . ### ' humanitarian aid ' means activities and operations , in accordance with the european consensus on humanitarian aid , intended to provide needs - based emergency assistance aimed at preserving life , preventing and alleviating human suffering and maintaining human dignity in the face of man - made crises or natural disasters . it encompasses assistance , relief and protection operations in humanitarian crises or their immediate aftermath , supporting measures to ensure access to people in need and to facilitate the free flow of assistance , as well as actions aimed at reinforcing disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction , and contributing towards strengthening resilience and capacity to cope with , and recover from , crises .


### in implementing the regulation , coherence shall be ensured with other areas of union ' s external action and with other relevant union policies . particular attention shall be given to ensure smooth transition between relief , rehabilitation and development . 2 . the commission and the member states shall cooperate to improve the consistency and coherence between relevant national volunteering schemes and the actions of the eu aid volunteers . 3 . the union shall foster cooperation with relevant international organisation , in particular the united nations , and other humanitarian aid partners in implementation of the actions of the eu aid volunteers . ### in implementing the regulation , coherence and complementarity shall be ensured with other areas of the union ' s external action and with other relevant union policies , particularly humanitarian aid policy , development cooperation policy and the union ' s civil protection mechanism , in order , in particular , to ensure the added value of the actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative . particular attention shall be given to ensure smooth transition between relief , rehabilitation and development . 2 . the commission and the member states shall cooperate to improve the consistency and coherence between relevant national volunteering schemes and the actions of the eu aid volunteers . 3 . the union shall foster cooperation with relevant international organisation , in particular the united nations , and other humanitarian aid partners in implementation of the actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative .


### in implementing the regulation , coherence shall be ensured with other areas of union ' s external action and with other relevant union policies . particular attention shall be given to ensure smooth transition between relief , rehabilitation and development . ### in implementing the regulation , coordination , complementarity and coherence shall be ensured with other areas of union ' s external action and with other relevant union policies . particular attention shall be given to ensure smooth transition between relief , rehabilitation and development and synergies with the union civil protection mechanism .


### the commission and the member states shall cooperate to improve the consistency and coherence between relevant national volunteering schemes and the actions of the eu aid volunteers . ### the commission and the member states shall cooperate to improve the consistency and coherence between relevant national volunteering schemes and the actions of the eu aid volunteers ' initiative in order to ensure higher cost efficiency . the commission should make use of the existing european networks , which are efficient .


### the union shall foster cooperation with relevant international organisation , in particular the united nations , and other humanitarian aid partners in implementation of the actions of the eu aid volunteers . ### the union shall foster cooperation with relevant international organisation , in particular the united nations , and other humanitarian aid partners and stakeholders in the regions in implementation of the actions of the eu aid volunteers .


### increase in and improvement of the capacity of the union to provide humanitarian aid progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the number of eu aid volunteers deployed or ready for deployment ; – the number of people reached by humanitarian aid provided by the union . ### increase in and improvement of the capacity of the union to provide humanitarian aid progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the number of eu aid volunteers deployed or ready for deployment ; – the number of people reached by humanitarian aid provided by the union ; – the degree of satisfaction of the volunteers deployed , of the sending and hosting organisations and of communities in the third countries participating in or receiving this aid , with regard to the effective humanitarian contribution of the volunteers on the ground .


### improvement of the skills and competences of volunteers in the field of humanitarian aid and the conditions under which they are working progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the number of volunteers trained and the quality of the training on the basis of the reviews and level of satisfaction ; – the number of certified sending organisations applying the standards for deployment and management of eu aid volunteers . ### improvement of the skills , knowledge level and competences of volunteers in the field of humanitarian aid and the conditions under which they are working progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the quality of the training of volunteers on the basis of the reviews and level of satisfaction ; – the number of certified sending organisations applying the standards for deployment and management of eu aid volunteers ; – the degree of satisfaction of the volunteers trained , of the sending and hosting organisations and of communities in the third countries participating in or receiving this aid , with regard to the quality of training , level of knowledge , competences and working conditions of the volunteers ; – changes in working conditions for volunteers .


### building the capacity of hosting organisations and foster volunteering in third countries progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the number and type of capacity building actions ; – the number of third country staff and volunteers participating in the capacity building actions . ### building the capacity of hosting organisations and foster volunteering in third countries progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the number and type of capacity building actions in third countries ; – the number of third country staff and volunteers participating in the capacity building actions ; – the degree of satisfaction of staff of the hosting organisations and volunteers from third countries participating in capacity building actions , with regard to the quality of the actions carried out .


### to promote the visibility of the union ' s humanitarian aid values progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the eu aid volunteers ' level of knowledge about eu humanitarian aid ; – the level of awareness about the humanitarian voluntary corps among the targeted population in the union , the participating and benefitting third country communities and other humanitarian actors . ### to promote the visibility of the union ' s humanitarian aid values progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : – the number and type of information , communication and awareness - raising actions before , during and after the deployment of the volunteers ; – the level of awareness about the eu aid volunteers initiative among the targeted population in the union , the participating and benefitting third country communities and other humanitarian actors .


### enhancement of coherence and consistency of volunteering across member states in order to improve opportunities for union citizens to participate in humanitarian aid activities and operations . progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as : ### enhancement of coherence , consistency and reliability of volunteering across member states in order to improve opportunities for union citizens to participate in humanitarian aid activities and operations . progress towards the achievement of this operational objective shall be assessed on the basis of indicators , such as :


### the indicators referred to under paragraph 1 to shall be used for monitoring , evaluation and review of performance as appropriate . they are indicative and may be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 25 in order to take into account experience from the progress measurement . ### the indicators referred to under paragraph 1 to shall be used for monitoring , evaluation and review of performance as appropriate . they are indicative and may be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 25 in order to take into account experience from the progress measurement . the commission shall draw up qualitative indicators relating to effectiveness , the response to needs identified on the ground , the sustainability of the actions carried out and the added value provided by the eu aid volunteers in increasing the union’s capacity to respond to humanitarian crises as defined in article 3 .


### actions of the eu aid volunteers ### actions of the eu aid volunteers ' initiative


### article 8 actions of the eu aid volunteers the eu aid volunteers shall pursue the objectives referred to in articles 3 and 7 through the following types of actions : – development and maintenance of standards regarding candidate and eu aid volunteers ; – development and maintenance of a certification mechanism for sending and hosting organisations ; – identification and selection of candidate volunteers ; – establishment of a training programme and support for training and apprenticeship placements ; – establishment , maintenance and updating of a register of eu aid volunteers ; – deployment of eu aid volunteers in third countries for humanitarian aid activities and operations ; – capacity building of hosting organisations ; – establishment and management of an eu aid volunteers ' network ; – communication , awareness raising and visibility ; – ancillary activity that furthers the accountability , transparency and effectiveness of the eu aid volunteers . ### article 8 actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative the eu aid volunteers initiative shall pursue the objectives referred to in articles 3 and 7 through the following types of actions : – development and maintenance of standards regarding candidate and eu aid volunteers ; – development and maintenance of a certification mechanism for sending and hosting organisations ; – identification and selection of candidate volunteers ; – establishment of a training programme and support for training and apprenticeship placements ; – establishment , maintenance and updating of a register of eu aid volunteers ; – deployment of eu aid volunteers in third countries for humanitarian aid activities and operations ; – capacity building of hosting organisations ; – recognition and acknowledgement of the experience of volunteers who have successfully participated in the eu aid volunteers initiative ; – establishment and management of an eu aid volunteers ' network ; – communication , awareness raising and visibility ; – ancillary activity that furthers the accountability , transparency and effectiveness of the eu aid volunteers initiative .


### the identification , selection and preparation of candidate volunteers for deployment in humanitarian aid operations ; ### the identification , selection and preparation of candidate volunteers for deployment in humanitarian aid operations ; candidate volunteers shall be identified and selected on the basis of specific skills and knowledge in response to needs identified in the countries of deployment which provide added value to the host organisations and local communities . identification and selection shall be so performed as to ensure diversity of profiles and skills among the young people and experts , while always responding to practical needs identified on the ground .


### the identification , selection and preparation of candidate volunteers for deployment in humanitarian aid operations ; ### the identification , briefing &#8211 ; both before and after the assignment &#8211 ; selection and preparation of candidate volunteers for deployment in humanitarian aid operations ;


### management and deployment of eu aid volunteers in third countries . ### management and deployment of eu aid volunteers in third countries . the context of the deployment shall take into account the skills and language knowledge of eu aid volunteers .


### these standards shall ensure duty of care and cover notably the responsibilities of the sending and hosting organisations , minimum requirements on the coverage of subsistence , accommodation and other relevant expenses , insurance coverage , security procedures and other relevant elements . ### these standards shall ensure duty of care and cover notably the responsibilities of the sending and hosting organisations , the supervision , ongoing training and management of the volunteers , minimum requirements on the coverage of subsistence , accommodation and other relevant expenses , insurance coverage , security procedures and other relevant elements , such as the provision of meals and accommodation , transport from the international airport to the place of work , medical , travel and cancellation insurance , social security coverage during the service and 24 - hour support and assistance for the team both on - site and at headquarters , as well as coverage of other costs depending the country of action , the type of humanitarian aid and the terms under which the volunteer and / or the hosting or sending organisation may cancel .


### the commission shall establish a certification mechanism ensuring that sending organisations comply with the standards referred to in article 9 and a differentiated certification mechanism for hosting organisations . ### the commission shall establish a certification mechanism , developed in close cooperation with ngos renowned for humanitarian work , ensuring that sending organisations comply with the standards referred to in article 9 and a differentiated certification mechanism for hosting organisations . volunteer representatives shall be consulted when updating such mechanisms .


### the international committee of the red cross and the international federation of national red cross and red crescent societies ; ### the international federation of national red cross and red crescent societies ;


### without prejudice to the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , sending and hosting organisations may implement actions of the eu aid volunteers in association with for - profit private organisations . ### without prejudice to the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , sending and hosting organisations may implement actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative in association with for - profit private organisations .


### the commission shall establish a training programme in order to prepare the candidate volunteers for undertaking humanitarian activities and for deployment in humanitarian aid operations . ### on the basis of existing standards and in partnership with specialised institutions , the commission shall establish a training programme in order to prepare the candidate volunteers for undertaking humanitarian activities and for deployment in humanitarian aid operations .


### the commission shall establish a training programme in order to prepare the candidate volunteers for undertaking humanitarian activities and for deployment in humanitarian aid operations . ### the commission shall establish a training programme based on the expertise of renowned humanitarian aid organisations in order to prepare the candidate volunteers for undertaking humanitarian activities and for deployment in humanitarian aid operations , notably by providing necessary background information on the union ' s role and values regarding humanitarian issues .


### candidate volunteers who have been identified and selected in accordance with article 11 shall be eligible to participate in the training programme . the individual scope and content of the training each candidate volunteer needs to accomplish shall be determined on the basis of his or her needs taking into account prior experience . ### candidate volunteers who have been identified and selected in accordance with article 11 shall be eligible to participate in the european training programme organised by specialised organisations . the individual scope and content of the training each candidate volunteer needs to accomplish shall be determined on the basis of his or her needs taking into account prior experience .


### candidate volunteers who have been identified and selected in accordance with article 11 shall be eligible to participate in the training programme . the individual scope and content of the training each candidate volunteer needs to accomplish shall be determined on the basis of his or her needs taking into account prior experience . ### candidate volunteers who have been identified and selected in accordance with article 11 shall be eligible to participate in the training programme . the individual scope and content of the training each candidate volunteer needs to accomplish shall be determined on the basis of his or her needs , taking into account prior experience . prior to their deployment , the eu aid volunteers shall received additional training specifically tailored to the needs and special circumstances of the country and of the project to which they are sent .


### without prejudice to paragraph 3 , candidate volunteers who have not benefited from an apprenticeship placement may be given , where appropriate , additional pre - deployment preparation by certified sending organisations . this preparation and the apprenticeship placement shall comply with the standards for preparation referred to in article 9 . ### without prejudice to paragraph 3 , candidate volunteers who have not benefited from an apprenticeship placement may be given , where appropriate , additional pre - deployment preparation by certified sending organisations . this preparation and the apprenticeship placement shall comply with the standards for preparation referred to in article 9 . candidate volunteers who have not benefited from an apprenticeship and those being sent to a foreign country must be given additional training .


### candidate volunteers who have successfully passed the assessment referred to in article 12 shall be considered eu aid volunteers . they can be as such included in the register of eu aid volunteers and shall be eligible for deployment . ### candidate volunteers who have successfully passed the assessment referred to in article 12 shall be considered eu aid volunteers . they can be as such included in the register of eu aid volunteers and shall be eligible for deployment for a period of no more than two years , after which they must be reassessed .


### eu aid volunteers included in the register may be deployed in humanitarian aid activities and operations as defined in article 5 : ### eu aid volunteers included in the register may be deployed in humanitarian aid activities and operations , except in the context of armed conflicts and internal disturbances , as defined in article 5 :


### the specific terms of deployment of volunteers shall be set - out in a contract between the sending organisations and the volunteer , including the duration and location of deployment and the tasks of the volunteer . ### the specific terms of deployment of volunteers shall be set - out in a contract between the sending organisations and the volunteer , including the duration and location of deployment and the tasks of the volunteer . the contract shall provide for , inter alia , payment of the volunteer ' s return air fare , the provision of meals and accommodation , transport from the international airport to the place of work , medical , travel and cancellation insurance and 24 - hour support and assistance for the team both on - site and at headquarters , as well as payment of other costs depending the country of action , the type of humanitarian aid and the terms under which the volunteer and / or the hosting or sending organisation may cancel . the contract shall either specify the rights and obligations of the volunteer or indicate where the rights and obligations are documented .


### the commission shall establish and manage a eu aid volunteers ' network . 2 . the network shall facilitate interaction among candidate volunteers and eu aid volunteers who are participating or have participated in the initiative ; between these volunteers and other beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers , notably by those referred to in article 15 ; and among other relevant actors . it shall provide opportunities for virtual interaction , notably through knowledge sharing and dissemination of information on the eu aid volunteers ' initiative ; and shall support other appropriate activities such as seminars and workshops . 3 . the network shall also provide and promote opportunities for on - line volunteering to complement and reinforce the activities of the eu aid volunteers . ### the commission shall establish and manage an eu aid volunteers ' network . 2 . the network shall facilitate interaction among candidate volunteers and eu aid volunteers who are participating or have participated in the eu aid volunteers initiative ; between these volunteers and other beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers initiative , notably by those referred to in article 15 ; and among other relevant actors . it shall provide opportunities for virtual interaction , notably through knowledge sharing and dissemination of information on the eu aid volunteers initiative ; and shall support other appropriate activities such as seminars and workshops . 3 . the network shall also provide and promote opportunities for on - line volunteering to complement and reinforce the activities of the eu aid volunteers initiative .


### the network shall also provide and promote opportunities for on - line volunteering to complement and reinforce the activities of the eu aid volunteers . ### the network shall also provide and promote opportunities for on - line volunteering to complement and reinforce the activities of the eu aid volunteers . the commission should use existing european networks , which are efficient , such as the eures network . the eures network could be useful as , after six months of experience volunteers might want to use their humanitarian aid experience .


### the commission shall support public information , communication and awareness raising actions to promote the eu aid volunteers ' initiative and to encourage volunteering in humanitarian aid within the union and in the third countries benefitting from its actions . 2 . the commission shall develop an information and communication action plan on the objectives , actions and results of the eu aid volunteers which shall define communication and dissemination activities towards the public , in particular the european citizens and towards future potential candidate volunteers and beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers ' actions . all beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers , notably sending and hosting organisations , shall implement this action plan . ### the commission shall support public information , communication and awareness raising actions to promote the eu aid volunteers initiative and to encourage volunteering in humanitarian aid within the union and in the third countries benefitting from its actions . such actions shall support existing initiatives in the member states . 2 . the commission shall develop an information and communication action plan on the objectives , actions and results of the eu aid volunteers initiative , which shall define communication and dissemination activities towards the public , in particular the european citizens and towards future potential candidate volunteers and beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers ' actions . all beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers , notably sending and hosting organisations , shall implement this action plan .


### the commission shall support public information , communication and awareness raising actions to promote the eu aid volunteers ' initiative and to encourage volunteering in humanitarian aid within the union and in the third countries benefitting from its actions . 2 . the commission shall develop an information and communication action plan on the objectives , actions and results of the eu aid volunteers which shall define communication and dissemination activities towards the public , in particular the european citizens and towards future potential candidate volunteers and beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers ' actions . all beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers , notably sending and hosting organisations , shall implement this action plan . 3 . eu aid volunteers shall , where necessary with the assistance and direction of the sending and hosting organisations , participate in appropriate information , communication and awareness raising activities before , during and after deployment to promote the eu aid volunteers and their engagement therein . the commission shall define those activities , which shall not impose disproportionate obligations on the volunteers . ### the commission shall support public information , communication and awareness raising actions to promote the eu aid volunteers initiative and to encourage volunteering in humanitarian aid within the union and in the third countries benefitting from its actions . 2 . the commission shall develop an information and communication action plan on the objectives , actions and results of the eu aid volunteers initiative which shall define communication and dissemination activities towards the public , in particular the european citizens and towards future potential candidate volunteers and beneficiaries of the actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative . all beneficiaries of the eu aid volunteers initiative , notably sending and hosting organisations , shall implement this action plan . 3 . eu aid volunteers shall , where necessary with the assistance and direction of the sending and hosting organisations , participate in appropriate information , communication and awareness raising activities before , during and after deployment to promote the eu aid volunteers initiative and their engagement therein . the commission shall define those activities , which shall not impose disproportionate obligations on the volunteers .


### eu aid volunteers shall , where necessary with the assistance and direction of the sending and hosting organisations , participate in appropriate information , communication and awareness raising activities before , during and after deployment to promote the eu aid volunteers and their engagement therein . the commission shall define those activities , which shall not impose disproportionate obligations on the volunteers . ### eu aid volunteers shall , with the assistance and direction of the sending and hosting organisations , participate in appropriate information , communication and awareness raising activities before , during and after deployment to promote the eu aid volunteers and their engagement therein . the commission shall define those activities , which shall not impose disproportionate obligations on the volunteers .


### financial provisions ### programming and allocation of funds


### eligible actions the actions referred to in article 8 shall be eligible for financial assistance , including the measures necessary for their implementation as well as measures aimed at strengthening the coordination between the eu aid volunteers ' initiative and other relevant schemes at national and international level . 2 . the financial allocation referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of the eu aid volunteers ' initiative and the achievement of its objectives . ### eligible actions the actions referred to in article 8 shall be eligible for financial assistance , including the measures necessary for their implementation as well as measures aimed at strengthening the coordination between the eu aid volunteers initiative and other relevant schemes at national and international level . 2 . the financial allocation referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of the eu aid volunteers initiative and the achievement of its objectives .


### budgetary resources the financial reference amount for the implementation of this regulation for the period 2014 to 2020 shall be eur 239 . 100 . 000 at current prices . if necessary , appropriations could be entered in the budget beyond 2020 to cover similar expenses , in order to enable the management of actions not yet completed by 31 december 2020 . ### financial reference amount the financial reference amount for the implementation of this regulation for the period 2014 to 2020 shall be eur [ . . . ] at current prices . if necessary , payment appropriations could be entered in the budget beyond 2020 to cover similar expenses , in order to enable the payment management of actions not yet completed by 31 december 2020 .


### the commission shall be assisted by the committee established under article 17 of council regulation no 1257 / 96 concerning humanitarian aid . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### the commission shall be assisted by the committee established under article 17 of council regulation no 1257 / 96 concerning humanitarian aid . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . an observer from the european parliament shall take part in the committee ' s proceedings .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 7 and 9 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7 , articles 9 and 18a and article 21 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### sending organisations deploying volunteers in operations outside the union shall be responsible for the monitoring of their activities and shall submit to the commission monitoring reports on a regular basis . ### sending organisations deploying volunteers in operations outside the union shall be responsible for the monitoring of their activities and shall submit to the commission monitoring reports on a regular basis safeguarding all rights of individual volunteers regarding personal data protection .


### promotion of diversified cooperation and partnership initiatives within a single instrument should , furthermore , allow economies of scale , synergy effects , greater effectiveness , more streamlined decision - making and management and a high degree of visibility for the union’s external action . ### promotion of diversified cooperation and partnership initiatives within a single instrument should , furthermore , allow economies of scale , reduce the risk of overlaps with other external and internal instruments , synergy effects , greater effectiveness , more streamlined decision - making and management and a high degree of visibility for the union’s external action .


### measures financed under this regulation shall be based , where appropriate , on cooperation policies set out in instruments such as agreements , declarations and action plans between the union and the third countries and regions concerned , and shall also relate to areas linked to the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies . ### measures financed under this regulation shall be based , where appropriate , on cooperation policies set out in instruments such as agreements , declarations and action plans between the union and international organisations , the third countries and regions concerned , and shall also relate to areas linked to the union’s specific interests , policy priorities and strategies .


### union support under this regulation shall be implemented in accordance with the common implementing regulation . ### union support under this regulation shall be implemented in accordance with the common implementing regulation and the financial regulation .


### the multiannual indicative programmes shall also set out the priority areas selected for financing by the union and shall outline the indicative financial allocation of funds , both overall , per priority area and per partner country or group of partner countries for the period concerned including the participation in global initiatives ; these amounts may , where appropriate , be expressed in the form of a range . ### the multiannual indicative programmes shall also set out the priority areas selected for financing by the union and shall outline the indicative financial allocation of funds , both overall , per priority area and per partner country or group of partner countries for the period concerned including the participation in global initiatives , without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority ; these amounts may , where appropriate , be expressed in the form of a range .


### a reserve for unallocated funds may be established in the multi - annual indicative programmes . the allocation of these funds shall be decided in accordance with the common implementing regulation . ### a reserve for unallocated funds may be provided for in the multi - annual indicative programmes . any such reserve shall be established by the budgetary authority as part of the annual budget procedure . the allocation of these funds shall be decided in accordance with the common implementing regulation , having due regard to the will of the budgetary authority to scrutinize all proposed deployments of funds from the reserve .


### the examination procedure referred in paragraph shall not apply to nonsubstantial modifications to multiannual indicative programmes , making technical adjustments , reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial overall allocation by less than 20% , provided that these modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the multi - annual indicative programmes . such adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the european parliament and to the council . ### the examination procedure referred in paragraph shall not apply to nonsubstantial modifications to multiannual indicative programmes , making technical adjustments , reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial overall allocation within the relevant percentage limit set out in article 2 of the common implementing regulation , provided that these modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the multi - annual indicative programmes . such adjustments shall be communicated within one month to the european parliament and to the council .


### the delegation of powers referred to in article 4 shall be conferred for the period of validity of this regulation . ### the delegation of powers referred to in article 4 and article 5 shall be conferred for the period of validity of this regulation .


### as referred to in article 13 , paragraph 2 of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation , in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non eu countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### as referred to in article 13 , paragraph 2 of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation , in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount corresponding to 2% of the financial allocations available for the participating instruments , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non eu countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of the ' erasmus for all ' regulation will apply to the use of those funds .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to assess and approve existing schemes that guarantee the legality and reliable tracking of timber products exported from partner countries with a view to becoming the basis of a flegt licence . those powers should be exercised in accordance with article 5 of regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to assess and approve existing schemes that guarantee the legality and reliable tracking of timber products exported from partner countries with a view to becoming the basis of a flegt licence . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 and 5 and paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 of article 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 and 5 and paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 of article 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by four months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### fishing concessions should be transferable and leasable in order to decentralise management of fishing opportunities towards the fishing industry and ensuring that fishers leaving the industry will not need to rely on public financial assistance under the common fisheries policy . ### fishing concessions should be transferable and leasable in order to decentralise management of fishing opportunities towards the fishing industry and ensuring that fishers leaving the industry will not need to rely on public financial assistance under the common fisheries policy . these arrangements should not , however , be over - restrictive or hamper effective reduction of the fishing capacity .


### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection . ### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection in accordance with the relevant international standards and conventions , in particular the un convention on the law of the sea .


### multiannual plans shall , where possible , cover either fisheries exploiting single fish stocks or fisheries exploiting a mixture of stocks , taking due account of interactions between stocks and fisheries . ### multiannual plans shall , where possible , cover either fisheries exploiting single fish stocks or fisheries exploiting a mixture of stocks , taking due account of interactions between stocks and fisheries . multi - species multiannual plans should be developed as a priority .


### member states shall ensure that union fishing vessels flying their flag are equipped to ensure full documentation of all fishing and processing activities for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the obligation to land all catches . ### member states shall ensure that union fishing vessels flying their flag ensure full documentation of all fishing and processing activities for the purpose of monitoring compliance with the obligation to land all catches .


### the union shall actively contribute to and support the development of scientific knowledge and advice in rfmos and international organisations . ### the union shall actively contribute to and support the development of scientific knowledge and advice in rfmos and international organisations using socio - economic analysis techniques .


### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . ### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . in this context , the union must step up its efforts to ensure compliance by third countries with international conventions , including the un convention on the law of the sea .


### member states may require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system . ### member states shall require holders of a fishing licence for fishing vessels of 12 meters length overall or more flying their flag to contribute proportionally to the costs of implementing the union fisheries control system and data collection .


### non compliance by member states with the rules of the common fisheries policy may result in the interruption or suspension of payments or in the application of a financial correction to union financial assistance under the common fisheries policy . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of the non compliance . ### non compliance by member states with the rules of the common fisheries policy shall result in the interruption or suspension of payments and in the application of a financial correction to union financial assistance under the common fisheries policy . such measures shall be proportionate to the nature , extent , duration and repetition of the non compliance


### the specific objectives of the union macro - financial assistance should be to strengthen efficiency , transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in jordan and to promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth , employment creation and fiscal consolidation . these objectives should be regularly monitored by the commission . ### the specific objectives of the union macro - financial assistance should be to strengthen efficiency , transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in jordan and to promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth , improving the regulatory framework and climate for investments and for the proliferation of smes , employment creation , tax reform and fiscal consolidation . these objectives should be regularly monitored by the commission .


### although annexes to directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , and 2001 / 114 / ec contain technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated to take account of developments in relevant international standards , those directives do not confer on the commission appropriate powers to promptly adapt or update those annexes to take account of developments in international standards . in addition , directive 1999 / 4 / ec does not confer on the commission appropriate powers to promptly adapt or update its annex to take account of technical progress , although that annex contains technical elements which might also have to be adapted or updated to take account of technical progress . furthermore , although containing technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated to take account of technical progress , sections a and b of annex i to directive 2000 / 36 / ec are not covered by the commission ' s powers to adapt certain provisions of that annex to technical progress . therefore , for the consistent implementation of directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , 2001 / 113 / ec and 2001 / 114 / ec , the additional powers to adapt or update the annexes to directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , and 2001 / 114 / ec to take account of technical progress and of developments in international standards should also be conferred on the commission ### the annexes to directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , and 2001 / 114 / ec contain technical elements which might have to be adapted or updated in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards . where those provisions concern non - essential technical elements , namely in sections b , c and d of annex i to directive 2000 / 36 / ec , in section b of annex i to directive 2001 / 36 / ec and in section b of annex iii to directive 2001 / 113 / ec , it is appropriate to confer the power to adopt delegated acts on the commission in accordance with article 290 of the treaty , in order to bring those annexes into line with relevant developments in international standards or to take account of technical progress .


### therefore , in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , 2001 / 113 / ec and 2001 / 114 / ec to take account of technical progress and / or , where appropriate , the developments in international standards , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the following scope and content : as regards directive 1999 / 4 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the product descriptions and definitions in the annex , normally expressed in percentages ; as regards directive 2000 / 36 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of section a of annex 1 , normally expressed in percentages and / or grams , as well as sections b , c and d of that annex ; as regards directive 2001 / 111 / ec , to adapt or update part a of the annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , as well as part b of the annex ; as regards directive 2001 / 113 / ec , to adapt or update annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , normally expressed in grams and / or percentage , as well as annex ii and part b of annex iii ; and as regards directive 2001 / 114 / ec , to adapt or update annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the definitions of products and product names , normally expressed in percentages , as well as annex ii . ### therefore , in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , 2001 / 113 / ec and 2001 / 114 / ec to take account of technical progress and / or , where appropriate , the developments in international standards , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the following scope and content : as regards directive 2000 / 36 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to sections b , c and d of annex i , as well as annex ii ; as regards directive 2001 / 111 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to section b of annex i ; as regards directive 2001 / 113 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to annex ii and section b of annex iii .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 6 to amend annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , as well as annex ii and part b of annex iii , to take account of the developments in relevant international standards , where appropriate , and of technical progress . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 6 to amend annex ii and part b of annex iii , to take account of the developments in relevant international standards , where appropriate , and of technical progress .


### this regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all member states . ### this regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all member states . consolidated versions of directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , 2001 / 113 / ec and 2001 / 114 / ec shall be prepared within three months of the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### consistence with the integrated maritime policy , and with other union policies . ### consistence with the integrated maritime policy , and with other union policies as well as with international commitments entered into by the union and the member states .


### establish the governance framework , including the development and maintenance of the necessary scientific and research institutions , monitoring , control and surveillance capability and other capacity building items pertaining to the development of a sustainable fisheries policy driven by the third country . such financial assistance shall be conditioned upon the achievement of specific results . ### establish the governance framework , including the development and maintenance of the necessary scientific and research institutions , monitoring , control and surveillance capability and other capacity building items pertaining to the development of a sustainable fisheries policy driven by the third country . such financial assistance shall be conditioned upon the achievement of specific results and shall be complementary to and consistent with the development projects and programmes implemented in the third country in question .


### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for tax officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient tax authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the union’s financial and economic interests , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the taxation systems in the internal market . ### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for tax officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient tax authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the union’s financial and economic interests , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the taxation systems in the internal market while gradually eliminating existing barriers and distortions within the market .


### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for tax officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient tax authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the union ' s financial and economic interests , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the taxation systems in the internal market . ### the programme activities , i . e . the european information systems , the joint actions for tax officials and the common training initiatives , are expected to contribute to the realisation of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . in providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient tax authorities , strengthen the competitiveness of businesses , promote employment and contribute to the protection of the financial and economic interests of the union , the member states and union taxpayers , the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the taxation systems in the internal market .


### the scope of the fiscalis 2020 programme should be brought into line with current needs so as to allow for supporting activities in regard to all taxes harmonised at union level and to union legislation in relation to taxation . this programme should therefore not only cover taxes harmonised at union level but also other taxes falling within the scope of union tax legislation in the meaning of council directive 2010 / 24 / eu of 16 march 2010 concerning mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to taxes , duties and other measures . ### the scope of the fiscalis 2020 programme should be brought into line with current needs so as to allow for supporting activities in regard to all taxes harmonised at union level and to union legislation in relation to taxation . this programme should therefore not only cover taxes harmonised at union level but also , as appropriate , other taxes falling within the scope of union tax legislation in the meaning of council directive 2010 / 24 / eu of 16 march 2010 concerning mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to taxes , duties and other measures .


### to support the process of accession and association by third countries , the programme should be open for the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the european neighbourhood policy if certain conditions are fulfilled . considering the increasing interconnectivity of the world economy , the programme continues to provide for the possibility to involve external experts , such as representatives of governmental authorities , economic operators and their oganisations or representatives of international organisations , in certain activities . ### to support the process of accession and association by third countries , not only should the programme be open for the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the european neighbourhood policy if certain conditions are fulfilled , but the commission should also establish the conditions enabling accession to be brought about . considering the increasing interconnectivity of the world economy , the programme continues to provide for the possibility to involve external experts , such as representatives of governmental authorities , economic operators and their organisations or representatives of international organisations , in certain activities .


### to support the process of accession and association by third countries , the programme should be open for the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the european neighbourhood policy if certain conditions are fulfilled . considering the increasing interconnectivity of the world economy , the programme continues to provide for the possibility to involve external experts , such as representatives of governmental authorities , economic operators and their organisations or representatives of international organisations , in certain activities . ### to support the process of accession and association by third countries , the programme should be open for the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as to potential candidates and partner countries of the european neighbourhood policy if certain conditions are fulfilled , and limited to fighting tax fraud and tax evasion . considering the increasing interconnectivity of the world economy , the programme continues to provide for the limited involvement of external experts , such as representatives of governmental authorities , economic operators and their organisations or representatives of international organisations , in certain activities .


### the programme tools which applied before 2014 have proven to be adequate and have therefore been retained . in view of the need for more structured operational cooperation , additional tools have been added namely expert teams composed of union and national experts to perform jointly tasks in specific domains , and public administration capacity building actions which should provide specialised assistance to those participating countries needing administrative capacity building . ### the programme tools which applied before 2014 have proven to be adequate and have therefore been retained . in view of the need for more structured operational cooperation , additional tools have been added namely expert teams composed of union and national experts to perform jointly tasks in specific domains , and public administration capacity building actions which should provide specialised assistance to those participating countries needing administrative capacity building . the establishment of capacity building actions recognises the role of fiscalis 2013 in enhancing the administrative capacity of member states where required .


### given the increasing globalisation , an efficient fight against fraud should equally have an international dimension . it is therefore useful to enable the union to conclude agreements on technical cooperation with developed third countries to allow those countries to use the union components of the european information systems to support a secureexchange of information between them and the member states in the framework of bilateral tax agreements . ### given the increasing globalisation , an efficient fight against fraud should equally have an international dimension . it is therefore essential to enable the union to conclude agreements on technical cooperation with developed third countries to allow those countries to use the union components of the european information systems to support a secure exchange of information between them and the member states in the framework of bilateral tax agreements .


### a multi - annual action programme &#8220 ; fiscalis 2020&#8221 ; is hereby established to improve the operation of the taxation systems in the internal market . ### a multi - annual action programme &#8220 ; fiscalis 2020&#8221 ; is hereby established to improve the operation of the taxation systems in the internal market and cooperation and coordination thereof .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to strengthen the internal market through efficient and effective taxation systems . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to strengthen the internal market through efficient and effective taxation systems and to eradicate tax fraud , tax evasion , and tax avoidance through cooperation .


### to support the preparation , coherent application and effective implementation of union tax law ### to support coordinated preparation from the outset , coherent application , without distortions , and effective implementation of union tax law


### to fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and tax avoidance , in particular by enhancing effective and efficient administrative cooperation and exchange of information ### to fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and tax avoidance , in particular by enhancing effective and efficient administrative cooperation and regular exchange of information


### multilateral controls , joint audits and other activities provided in union legislation on administrative cooperation organised by two or more participating countries , including at least one member state , to carry out a coordinated control of the tax liability of one or more related taxable persons ; ### multilateral controls , joint audits and other activities provided in union legislation on administrative cooperation organised by three or more participating countries , including at least two member states , to carry out a coordinated control of the tax liability of one or more related taxable persons ;


### it capacity building : development , maintenance , operation and quality control , of union components of european information systems set out in point 1 of the annex and , new european information systems established under union legislation ### it capacity building to enhance the development of tax authorities and support them more effectively for the purposes of : development , maintenance , operation and quality control of union components of european information systems set out in point 1 of the annex and new european information systems established under union legislation


### according to the commission report and to the commission communication , the administrative burden associated with obligations linked to admission to trading on regulated markets should be reduced for small and medium - sized issuers in order to improve their access to capital . the obligations to publish interim management statements or quarterly financial reports represent an important burden for issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on regulated markets , without being necessary for investor protection . they also encourage short - term performance and discourage long - term investment . in order to encourage sustainable value creation and long - term oriented investment strategy it is essential to reduce short - term pressure on issuers and to give investors incentive to adopt a longer term vision . the requirement to publish interim management statements should therefore be abolished . ### according to the commission report and to the commission communication , the administrative burden associated with obligations linked to admission to trading on regulated markets should be reduced for small and medium - sized issuers in order to improve their access to capital . the obligations to publish interim management statements or quarterly financial reports represent an important burden for small and medium - sized issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on regulated markets , without being necessary for investor protection . they also encourage short - term performance and discourage long - term investment . in order to encourage sustainable value creation and long - term oriented investment strategy it is essential to reduce short - term pressure on issuers and to give investors incentive to adopt a longer term vision . the requirement to publish interim management statements should therefore be abolished for small and medium - sized issuers .


### in order to ensure that the administrative burden is effectively reduced across the union , member states should not be allowed to continue to impose the requirement to publish interim management statements in their national legislation . ### in order to ensure that the administrative burden is effectively reduced across the union , member states should not be allowed to continue to impose to small and medium - sized issuers the requirement to publish interim management statements in their national legislation .


### to further reduce the administrative burden for small and medium - sized issuers and to ensure the comparability of information , the european supervisory authority , established by regulation no 1095 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council , should issue guidelines , including standard forms or templates , to specify which information should be included in the management report . ### to further reduce the administrative burden for small and medium - sized issuers and to ensure the comparability of information , the european supervisory authority , established by regulation no 1095 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council , should issue guidelines , including standard forms or templates , to specify which information should be included in the management report . esma should provide proportionate guidelines for small and medium - sized issuers to have them submitted to a simpler regime . the european commission will submit a report before the 31 december 2012 to the european parliament and the council that will analyse the different options for a definition of the european small and medium - sized issuers .


### in case of depository receipts admitted to trading on a regulated market , the issuer means the issuer of the securities represented , whether those securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market or not ; ### in case of depository receipts admitted to trading on a regulated market , the issuer means the issuer of the securities represented , whether those securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market or not . the european commission will submit a report before the 31 december 2012 to the european parliament and the council that will analyse the different options for a definition of the european small and medium - sized issuers .


### the european securities and markets authority , established by regulation no 1095 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council , shall issue guidelines , including standard forms or templates , to specify the information to be included in the management report . ### the european securities and markets authority , established by regulation no 1095 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council , shall issue guidelines , including standard forms or templates , to specify the information to be included in the management report . these guidelines shall be proportionate and take into account the relative size of the issuers in order to submit , small and medium - sized issuers to a simpler regime .


### esma shall issue guidelines , including standard forms or templates , to specify the information to be included in the interim management report . ### esma shall issue guidelines , including standard forms or templates , to specify the information to be included in the interim management report . these guidelines shall be proportionate and take into account the relative size of the issuers in order to submit small and medium - sized issuers to a simpler regime .


### member states shall require issuers active in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries , as defined in [ … ] to prepare , in accordance with chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council , a report on payments made to governments on an annual basis . the report shall be made public at the latest six months after the end of each financial year and shall remain publicly available for at least five years . payments to governments shall be reported at consolidated level . ### member states shall require issuers active in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries , as defined in [ … ] to prepare , in accordance with chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council , a report on payments made to governments on an annual basis . the report shall be made public at the latest six months after the end of each financial year and shall remain publicly available for at least five years . payments to governments shall be reported at consolidated level . member states may lay down exemptions for small and medium - sized enterprises .


### power is delegated to the commission to adopt the regulatory technical standards referred to in the third subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with articles 10 to 14 of regulation no 1095 / 2010 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 27 , and , and subject to the conditions of articles 27a and 27b , measures to specify the method of calculation of the 5 % threshold referred to in point of that subparagraph in case of a group of companies , taking into account article 12 and .


### rules concerning the interoperability of the information and communication technologies used by the national officially appointed mechanisms and the access to regulated information at the union level , as referred to in paragraph 2 . ### rules to ensure the interoperability of the information and communication technologies used by the national officially appointed mechanisms and the access to regulated information at the union level , as referred to in paragraph 2 .


### for all data required by this regulation , the first reference period shall begin on 1 january of the calendar year following the year in which this regulation enters into force . ### for all data required by this regulation , the first reference period shall begin on 1 january of the calendar year following the year in which this regulation enters into force if the legislative procedure is completed by 30 june of the year of entry into force . if the regulation enters into force after 30 june , the first reference period shall be postponed to one year later .


### private / personal : leisure , recreation and holidays b ) private / personal : visiting relatives and friends c ) private / personal : other d ) professional / business ### private / personal b ) professional / business


### this regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall be made available in consolidated form within three months of its entry into force .


### in order to ensure legal certainty , it is necessary to establish a union list of active substances approved for use in biocidal products . a procedure should be laid down for assessing whether or not an active substance can be entered in that list . the information that interested parties should submit in support of an application for approval of an active substance and its inclusion in the list should be specified . ### in order to ensure legal certainty and transparency , it is necessary to maintain , within this regulation , a union list of active substances which are approved for use in biocidal products . a procedure should be laid down for assessing whether or not an active substance can be entered in that list . the information that interested parties should submit in support of an application for approval of an active substance and its inclusion in the list should be specified .


### member states may allow for exemptions from this regulation in specific cases for certain biocidal products , on their own or in a treated article , where necessary in the interests of defence . ### member states may allow for exemptions from this regulation in specific cases for certain biocidal products , on their own or in a treated article , where necessary in the interests of defence or of animal disease control .


### ' national authorisation ' means an administrative act by which the competent authority of a member state authorises the making available on the market and the use of a biocidal product in its territory or in a part thereof ; ### ' national authorisation ' means an administrative act by which the competent authority of a member state authorises the making available on the market and the use of a biocidal product or a biocidal product family in its territory or in a part thereof ;


### ' authorisation holder ' means the person responsible for the making available on the market of a biocidal product in a particular member state or in the union and specified in the authorisation . if the person responsible for the placing on the market of the biocidal product is not established within the union , the authorisation holder shall be a person established within the union that the person responsible for placing on the market has designated by written mandate as the authorisation holder and who has accepted that designation in writing ; ### ' authorisation holder ' means the person established within the union who is responsible for the placing on the market of a biocidal product in a particular member state or in the union and specified in the authorisation ;


### ' biocidal product family ' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses , the active substances of which have the same specifications , and presenting specified variations in their composition which do not adversely affect the level of risk or significantly reduce the efficacy of the products ; ### ' biocidal product family ' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses , the active substances of which have the same specifications , and presenting specified variations in their composition as compared to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications , provided that such permitted specified variations do not adversely affect the level of risk or significantly reduce the efficacy of the products ;


### the risk to humans or the environment from exposure to the active substance in a biocidal product , under realistic worst case conditions of use , is negligible , in particular where the product is used in closed systems or strictly controlled conditions ; ### the exposure of humans or to the environment to the active substance in question in a biocidal product , under normal conditions of use , is negligible , meaning that the product is used in closed systems or under other conditions excluding contact with humans ;


### in order to establish uniform conditions for the application of point of paragraph 2 , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , specify in which circumstances the exposure associated with the proposed uses would justify adapting the data requirements of points and of paragraph 1 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 81 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 82 adapting the criteria for what constitutes adequate justification to adapt the data required under paragraph 1 on the grounds referred to in point of paragraph 2 .


### the evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant and the agency accordingly . in such cases , part of the fee paid in accordance with article 79 shall be reimbursed . ### the evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant and the agency accordingly . in such cases , part of the fees paid in accordance with article 79 and 79 shall be reimbursed .


### the evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant accordingly . in such cases , part of the fee paid in accordance with article 79 shall be reimbursed . ### the evaluating competent authority shall reject the application if the applicant fails to submit the requested information within the deadline and shall inform the applicant accordingly . in such cases , part of the fees paid in accordance with article 79 and 79 shall be reimbursed .


### approved active substances shall be included in a union list of authorised active substances . the commission shall keep the list up to date and make it electronically available to the public . ### deleted is to be deleted , and any reference to ' the list drawn up in accordance with article 9 ' or the ' list referred to in article 9 ' is to be replaced by a reference to ' annex - i ' . )


### where the commission decides not to renew the approval of an active substance for one or more product - types it may grant a period of grace for the disposal , making available on the market and use of existing stocks of biocidal products of the product - type concerned containing that active substance . the period of grace shall not exceed 180 days for making available on the market and an additional maximum of 180 days for disposal and use of existing stocks of biocidal products of the product - type concerned containing that active substance . ### where the commission decides not to renew or to amend the inclusion of an active substance in annex - i for one or more product - types , the member states or , in case of a union authorisation , the commission shall cancel or , where appropriate , amend the authorisations of biocidal products of the product - type concerned containing that active substance . article 51 shall apply accordingly .


### where those indications are confirmed the commission shall adopt an implementing regulation amending the conditions of approval of an active substance or cancelling its approval . that implementing regulation shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 81 . article 9 shall apply . the commission shall inform the initial applicant for the approval accordingly . ### where those indications are confirmed the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 82 amending the conditions of inclusion of an active substance in annex - i or cancelling its inclusion . the commission shall inform the initial applicant for the inclusion in annex - i that it is carrying out a review and shall provide an opportunity for the applicant to submit comments . the commission shall take due account of those comments in its review .


### implementing measures the commission may adopt , by means of implementing acts , detailed measures for the implementation of articles 12 to 15 , further specifying the procedures for the renewal and review of the approval of an active substance . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 81 . ### detailed rules the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 82 specifying detailed rules for the application of articles 12 to 15 , further specifying the procedures for the renewal and review of the inclusion of an active substance in annex - i .


### the authorisation holder shall notify each competent authority having granted a national authorisation for a biocidal product family of each product within the biocidal product family before placing it on the market , except where a particular product is explicitly identified in the authorisation or the variation in composition concerns only pigments , perfumes and dyes within the permitted variations . the notification shall indicate the exact composition , trade name and suffix to the authorisation number . in the case of a union authorisation , the authorisation holder shall notify the agency and the commission . ### the authorisation holder shall notify each competent authority having granted a national authorisation for a biocidal product family of each new product within the biocidal product family before placing it on the market , except where a particular product is explicitly identified in the authorisation or the variation in composition concerns only pigments , perfumes and dyes within the permitted variations . the notification shall indicate the exact composition , trade name and authorisation number . in the case of a union authorisation , the authorisation holder shall notify the agency and the commission .


### the agency shall , after checking that it has been submitted in the correct format , notify the evaluating competent authority without delay that the application is available via the register for biocidal products . ### the agency shall check that it has been submitted in the correct format and notify the evaluating competent authority without delay .