### to ensure fast and systematic use of all eu information systems , the european search portal should be used to query the common identity repository , the ees , the vis , [ the etias ] , eurodac and [ the ecris - tcn system ] . however , the national connection to the different eu information systems should remain in order to provide a technical fall back . the esp should also be used by union bodies to query the central sis in accordance with their access rights and in order to perform their tasks . the esp should be an additional means to query the central sis , the europol data and the interpol systems , complementing the existing dedicated interfaces . ### to ensure fast and systematic use of all union information systems , the european search portal should be used to query the common identity repository , the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac and [ ecris - tcn ] . a central union backup esp should be established in order to provide all the functionalities of the principal esp and a similar level of performance as it in the event of its failure . however , the national connection to the different union information systems should remain in order to provide a technical fall back . the esp should also be used by union agencies to query the central sis in accordance with their access rights and in order to perform their tasks . the esp should be an additional means to query the central sis , europol data and the interpol systems , complementing the existing dedicated interfaces .


### the european search portal should be established to facilitate technically the ability of member state authorities and eu bodies to have fast , seamless , efficient , systematic and controlled access to the eu information systems , the europol data and the interpol databases needed to perform their tasks , in accordance with their access rights , and to support the objectives of the ees , the vis , the [ etias ] , eurodac , the sis , the [ ecris - tcn system ] and the europol data . enabling the simultaneous querying of all relevant eu information systems in parallel , as well as of the europol data and the interpol databases , the esp should act as a single window or ‘ message broker’ to search various central systems and retrieve the necessary information seamlessly and in full respect of the access control and data protection requirements of the underlying systems . ### the esp should be established to facilitate technically the ability of member state authorities and union agencies to have access to the union information systems , europol data and the interpol databases needed to perform their tasks , in accordance with their access rights , and to support the objectives of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac , sis , [ ecris - tcn ] and europol data . enabling the simultaneous querying of all relevant union information systems in parallel , as well as of europol data and the interpol databases , the esp should act as a single window or ‘ message broker’ to search various central systems and retrieve the necessary information seamlessly and in full respect of the access control and data protection requirements of the underlying systems .


### this regulation also lays down provisions on data quality requirements , on a universal message format , on a central repository for reporting and statistics and lays down the responsibilities of the member states and of the european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice , with respect to the design and operation of the interoperability components . ### this regulation also lays down provisions on data quality requirements , on a universal message format , on a central repository for reporting and statistics and lays down the responsibilities of the member states and of the european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice , with respect to the design , development and operation of the interoperability components .


### the common identity repository should provide for a shared container for identity and biometric data of third - country nationals registered in the ees , the vis , [ the etias ] , eurodac and the [ ecris - tcn system ] , serving as the shared component between these systems for storage of this data , and to allow its querying . ### the cir should provide for a shared container for identity and biometric data of third - country nationals registered in the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac and [ ecris - tcn ] , serving as the shared component between these systems for storage of this data , and to allow its querying . a central union backup cir should be established in order to provide all the functionalities of the principal cir and a similar level of performance as it in the event of its failure .


### in order to exercise their rights under articles 13 , 14 , 15 and 16 of regulation 45 / 2001 and articles 15 , 16 , 17 and 18 of regulation 2016 / 679 , any person shall have the right to address him or herself to the member state responsible for the manual verification of different identities or of any member state , who shall examine and reply to the request . ### in order to exercise their rights under articles 13 , 14 , 15 and 16 of regulation 45 / 2001 and articles 15 , 16 , 17 and 18 of regulation 2016 / 679 as regards the processing of personal data in the cir , the shared bms and the mid , any person shall have the right to address him or herself to the member state responsible for the manual verification of different identities or to any other member state , who shall examine and reply to the request .


### processing of personal data for the purposes of this regulation shall not result in discrimination against persons on any grounds such as sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . it shall fully respect human dignity and integrity . particular attention shall be paid to children , the elderly and persons with a disability . ### processing of personal data for the purposes of this regulation shall not result in discrimination against persons on the grounds of sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . it shall fully respect human dignity and integrity and fundamental rights , including the right to respect for one’s private life and to the protection of personal data . particular attention shall be paid to children , the elderly and persons with a disability . the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration .


### with a view to improve the management of the external borders , to contribute to preventing and combating irregular migration and to contribute to a high level of security within the area of freedom , security and justice of the union , including the maintenance of public security and public policy and safeguarding the security in the territories of the member states , interoperability between eu information systems , namely the entry / exit system , the visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and the [ european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] should be established in order for these eu information systems and their data to supplement each other . to achieve this , a european search portal , a shared biometric matching service , a common identity repository and a multiple - identity detector should be established as interoperability components . ### in order to improve the management of the external borders , to contribute to preventing and combating irregular migration and to contribute to a high level of security within the area of freedom , security and justice of the union , including the maintenance of public security and public policy and safeguarding the security in the territories of the member states , to improve the implementation of the common visa policy and to assist in examining applications for international protection , in order to maintain public trust in the union migration and asylum system , union security measures and union capabilities to manage the external border , interoperability between union information systems , namely the entry / exit system , visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and the [ european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] should be established in order for these union information systems and their data to supplement each other . to achieve this , a european search portal , a shared biometric matching service , a common identity repository and a multiple - identity detector should be established as interoperability components .


### where it is technically impossible to use the esp to query one or several eu information systems referred to in article 9 or the cir , because of a failure of the national infrastructure in a member state , that member state ' s competent authority shall notify eu - lisa and the commission . ### where it is technically impossible to use the esp to query one or several union information systems or the cir , because of a failure of the national infrastructure in a member state , that member state ' s competent authority shall without delay inform all its users and notify eu - lisa and the commission .


### the data referred to in article 13 shall be stored in the shared bms for as long as the corresponding biometric data is stored in the cir or the sis . ### the data referred to in article 13 shall be stored in the shared bms for as long as the corresponding biometric data is stored in the cir in accordance with article 19 , sis or as europol data .


### eu - lisa shall be responsible for the development of the interoperability components , for any adaptations required for establishing interoperability between the central systems of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , sis , and eurodac , and [ the ecris - tcn system ] , and the european search portal , the shared biometric matching service , the common identity repository and the multiple - identity detector . ### eu - lisa shall be responsible for the design and development of the interoperability components , for any adaptations required for establishing interoperability between the central systems of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , sis , and eurodac , and [ ecris - tcn ] , and the esp , the shared bms , the cir , the mid and the crrs .


### in relation to the processing of personal data in the cir , eu - lisa is to be considered the data processor in accordance with article 2 of regulation no 45 / 2001 . ### in relation to the processing of personal data in the shared bms , the cir and the mid , eu - lisa is to be considered the data processor in accordance with article 2 of regulation no 45 / 2001 .


### in order to ensure the correct identification of a person , member state authorities competent for preventing and combating irregular migration and competent authorities within the meaning of article 3 of directive 2016 / 680 should be allowed to query the common identity repository with the biometric data of that person taken during an identity check . ### where a member state police authority has been unable to identify a person on the basis of a query of the cir using a travel document or the identity data provided by that person , or where there are doubts as to the authenticity of the travel document or the identity of its holder , member state authorities competent for preventing and combating irregular migration and competent authorities within the meaning of article 3 of directive 2016 / 680 should be allowed to query the cir with the biometric data of that person taken during an identity check in order to ensure correct identification of that person .


### eu - lisa shall establish automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures on the data stored in the sis , eurodac , [ the ecris - tcn system ] , the shared biometric matching service , the common identity repository and the multiple - identity detector . ### eu - lisa shall establish automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures on the data stored in sis , eurodac , [ ecris - tcn ] , the shared bms and the cir .


### where the responsible member state or , where applicable , the member state to which the request has been made does not agree that data stored in the mid are factually inaccurate or have been recorded unlawfully , that member state shall adopt an administrative decision explaining in writing to the person concerned without delay why it is not prepared to correct or delete data relating to him or her . ### where the responsible member state or , where applicable , the member state to which the request has been made does not agree that data stored in the cir , the shared bms or the mid are factually inaccurate or have been recorded unlawfully , that member state shall adopt an administrative decision explaining in writing to the person concerned without delay why it is not prepared to correct or delete data relating to him or her .


### a shared biometric matching service storing biometric templates and enabling querying with biometric data across several eu information systems is established for the purposes of supporting the cir and the multiple - identity detector and the objectives of the ees , the vis , eurodac , the sis and [ the ecris - tcn system ] . ### a shared biometric matching service storing biometric templates and enabling querying with biometric data across several union information systems is established for the purposes of supporting the cir and the multiple - identity detector and the objectives of the ees , vis , eurodac , sis and [ ecris - tcn ] and regulation 2016 / 794 .


### a european search portal is established for the purposes of ensuring that member state authorities and eu bodies have fast , seamless , efficient , systematic and controlled access to the eu information systems , the europol data and the interpol databases that they need to perform their tasks in accordance with their access rights and of supporting the objectives of the ees , the vis , [ the etias ] , eurodac , the sis , [ the ecris - tcn system ] and the europol data . ### a european search portal is established for the purposes of facilitating the access of member state authorities and of union agencies to the union information systems , to europol data and to the interpol databases in the performance of their tasks and in accordance with their access rights to and the objectives and purposes of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac , sis , [ ecris - tcn ] and europol data .


### this regulation , together with [ regulation 2018 / xx on interoperability borders and visa ] , establishes a framework to ensure the interoperability between the entry / exit system , the visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and [ the european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] in order for those systems and data to supplement each other . ### this regulation , together with [ regulation 2018 / xx on interoperability borders and visa ] , establishes a framework to ensure the interoperability between the entry / exit system , the visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and [ the european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] .


### where it is technically impossible to use the esp to query one or several eu information systems referred to in article 9 or the cir , because of a failure of the esp , the users of the esp shall be notified by eu - lisa . ### where it is technically impossible to use the esp to query one or several union information systems or the cir , because of a failure of the esp , the users of the esp shall be notified without delay by eu - lisa .


### to ensure fast and systematic use of all eu information systems , the european search portal should be used to query the common identity repository , the ees , the vis , [ the etias ] , eurodac and [ the ecris - tcn system ] . however , the national connection to the different eu information systems should remain in order to provide a technical fall back . the esp should also be used by union bodies to query the central sis in accordance with their access rights and in order to perform their tasks . the esp should be an additional means to query the central sis , the europol data and the interpol systems , complementing the existing dedicated interfaces . ### to ensure fast and systematic use of all union information systems , the european search portal should be used to query the common identity repository , the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac and [ ecris - tcn ] . a central union backup esp should be established in order to provide all the functionalities of the principal esp and a similar level of performance as it in the event of its failure . however , the national connection to the different union information systems should remain in order to provide a technical fall back . the esp should also be used by union agencies to query the central sis in accordance with their access rights and in order to perform their tasks . the esp should be an additional means to query the central sis , europol data and the interpol systems , complementing the existing dedicated interfaces .


### the interoperability between the eu information systems should allow said systems to supplement each other in order to facilitate the correct identification of persons , contribute to fighting identity fraud , improve and harmonise data quality requirements of the respective eu information systems , facilitate the technical and operational implementation by member states of existing and future eu information systems , strengthen and simplify the data security and data protection safeguards that govern the respective eu information systems , streamline the law enforcement access to the ees , the vis , the [ etias ] and eurodac , and support the purposes of the ees , the vis , the [ etias ] , eurodac , the sis and the [ ecris - tcn system ] . ### the interoperability between the union information systems should allow said systems to supplement each other in order to facilitate the correct identification of persons , contribute to fighting identity fraud , improve and harmonise data quality requirements of the respective union information systems , contribute to ensuring the effective use of union information systems , europol data and interpol databases by facilitating access to them by the authorities in accordance with their access rights and the objectives and purposes as laid down in the legal instruments governing the respective systems , strengthen , simplify and harmonise the data security and data protection safeguards that govern the respective union information systems and streamline and simplify law enforcement access to the ees , vis , [ etias ] and eurodac , and support the purposes of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac , sis and [ ecris - tcn ] .


### where the query indicates that data on that person is stored in the cir , the member states authority shall have access to consult the data referred to in article 18 . ### where the query indicates that data on that person is stored in the cir , the member states’ police authority shall have access to consult the data referred to in article 18 . the consultation shall not reveal to which union information system the data belongs .


### in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 , coordinated supervision shall be ensured in accordance with article 62 of regulation xxxx / 2018 [ revised regulation 45 / 2001 ] . ### the european data protection supervisor and the supervisory authorities shall exchange relevant information , assist each other in carrying out audits and inspections , examine any difficulties concerning the interpretation or application of this regulation , assess problems in the exercise of independent supervision or in the exercise of the rights of the data subject , draw up harmonised proposals for joint solutions to any problems and promote awareness of data protection rights , as necessary .


### the european search portal should be established to facilitate technically the ability of member state authorities and eu bodies to have fast , seamless , efficient , systematic and controlled access to the eu information systems , the europol data and the interpol databases needed to perform their tasks , in accordance with their access rights , and to support the objectives of the ees , the vis , the [ etias ] , eurodac , the sis , the [ ecris - tcn system ] and the europol data . enabling the simultaneous querying of all relevant eu information systems in parallel , as well as of the europol data and the interpol databases , the esp should act as a single window or ‘ message broker’ to search various central systems and retrieve the necessary information seamlessly and in full respect of the access control and data protection requirements of the underlying systems . ### the esp should be established to facilitate technically the ability of member state authorities and union agencies to have access to the union information systems , europol data and the interpol databases needed to perform their tasks , in accordance with their access rights , and to support the objectives of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac , sis , [ ecris - tcn ] and europol data . enabling the simultaneous querying of all relevant union information systems in parallel , as well as of europol data and the interpol databases , the esp should act as a single window or ‘ message broker’ to search various central systems and retrieve the necessary information seamlessly and in full respect of the access control and data protection requirements of the underlying systems .


### without prejudice to the provisions related to the handling of alerts in the sis referred to in the [ regulations on sis in the field of border checks , on sis in the field of law enforcement and on sis in the field of illegal return ] , and without prejudice to limitations necessary to protect security and public order , prevent crime and guarantee that any national investigation will not be jeopardised , where a red link is created , the authority responsible for verification of different identities shall inform the person of the presence of multiple unlawful identities . ### without prejudice to limitations necessary to protect security and public order , prevent crime and guarantee that any national investigation will not be jeopardised , where a red link is created , the authority responsible for verification of different identities shall inform the person of the presence of multiple unlawful identities in accordance with articles 12 and 13 of directive 2016 / 680 .


### in both scenarios , and until the technical failure is addressed , the obligation referred to in article 7 and shall not apply and member states may access the information systems referred to in article 9 or the cir directly using their respective national uniform interfaces or national communication infrastructures . ### in both scenarios , and until the technical failure is addressed , the obligation referred to in article 7 and shall not apply and member states may access the information systems referred to in article 9 or the cir .


### the national file reference ; ### only the national file reference ;


### a secure communication infrastructure between the shared bms , central - sis and the cir . ### a secure communication infrastructure between the shared bms , central - sis , the cir , the union information systems and europol .


### the sirene bureaux of the member state creating a [ regulation on sis in the field of law enforcement or regulation on sis in the field of illegal return ] ; ### the sirene bureaux of the member state creating or updating a [ sis alert in accordance with regulation on sis in the field of law enforcement or regulation on sis in the field of return ] ;


### the supervisory authority or authorities designated pursuant to article 49 of regulation 2016 / 679 shall ensure that an audit of the data processing operations by the responsible national authorities is carried out in accordance with relevant international auditing standards at least every four years . ### the supervisory authority or authorities referred to in article 51 of regulation 2016 / 679 shall ensure that an audit of the data processing operations by the responsible national authorities is carried out in accordance with relevant international auditing standards at least every four years . the results of the audit may be taken into account in the evaluations conducted under the mechanism established by council regulation no 1053 / 20131a . the supervisory authorities referred to in article 51 of regulation 2016 / 679 shall publish annually the number of requests for rectification , completion or erasure , or restriction of processing of data , the action subsequently taken and the number of rectifications , completions , erasures and restrictions of processing made in response to requests by the persons concerned . __________________ 1a council regulation no 1053 / 2013 of 7 october 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis and repealing the decision of the executive committee of 16 september 1998 setting up a standing committee on the evaluation and implementation of schengen .


### this decision shall also provide the person concerned with information explaining the possibility to challenge the decision taken in respect of the request referred in paragraph 3 and , where relevant , information on how to bring an action or a complaint before the competent authorities or courts , and any assistance , including from the competent national supervisory authorities . ### this decision shall also provide the person concerned with information explaining the possibility to challenge the decision taken in respect of the request referred in paragraph 3 and information on how to bring an action or a complaint before the competent authorities or courts , and any assistance , including from the competent national supervisory authorities together with its contact details .


### eu - lisa shall provide regular reports on the automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures and the common data quality indicators to the member states . eu - lisa shall also provide a regular report to the commission covering the issues encountered and the member states concerned . ### eu - lisa shall provide regular reports on the automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures and the common data quality indicators to the member states . eu - lisa shall also provide a regular report to the commission covering the issues encountered and the member states concerned . eu - lisa shall also provide that report to the european parliament and the council upon request . no reports provided under this paragraph shall contain any personal data .


### the european data protection supervisor shall act in close cooperation with national supervisory authorities with respect to specific issues requiring national involvement , in particular if the european data protection supervisor or a national supervisory authority finds major discrepancies between practices of member states or finds potentially unlawful transfers using the communication channels of the interoperability components , or in the context of questions raised by one or more national supervisory authorities on the implementation and interpretation of this regulation . ### the supervisory authorities and the european data protection supervisor shall , each acting within the scope of their respective competences , cooperate actively within the framework of their respective responsibilities and ensure coordinated supervision of the use of the interoperability components and the application of other provisions of this regulation .


### ‘ eu information systems’ means the large - scale it systems managed by eu - lisa ; ### ‘ union information systems’ means the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac , sis and [ ecris - tcn ] managed by eu - lisa ;


### when querying the interpol databases , the design of the esp shall ensure that the data used by the user of the esp to launch a query is not shared with the owners of interpol data . ### when querying the interpol databases , the design of the esp shall ensure that no information is revealed to the owner of the interpol alert .


### the ees , [ the etias ] , the vis , the sis , eurodac , [ the ecris - tcn system ] , the cir and the multiple - identity detector , as well as the europol data and the interpol databases , shall provide the data that they contain resulting from the query of the esp . ### the ees , [ etias ] , vis , the sis , eurodac , [ ecris - tcn ] , the cir and the multiple - identity detector , as well as europol data and the interpol databases , shall provide the data that they contain resulting from the query of the esp . the esp shall provide replies to the user as soon as data is available from one of the systems . the replies to the user from the esp shall be unique and shall contain all the data to which the user has access under union law and under national law . without prejudice to article 20 , the reply provided by the esp shall indicate to which union information system or database the data belong .


### four years after the start of operations of each interoperability component and every four years thereafter , eu - lisa shall submit to the european parliament , the council and the commission a report on the technical functioning of the interoperability components , including the security thereof . ### three years after the start of operations of each interoperability component and every three years thereafter , eu - lisa shall submit to the european parliament , the council and the commission a report on the technical functioning of the interoperability components , including the security thereof .


### this regulation , together with [ regulation 2018 / xx on interoperability borders and visa ] , establishes a framework to ensure the interoperability between the entry / exit system , the visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and [ the european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] in order for those systems and data to supplement each other . ### this regulation , together with [ regulation 2018 / xx on interoperability borders and visa ] , establishes a framework to ensure the interoperability between the entry / exit system , the visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and [ the european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] .


### member states wishing to avail themselves of the possibility provided for in this article shall adopt national legislative measures . such legislative measures shall specify the precise purposes of identity checks within the purposes referred to in article 2 and . they shall designate the police authorities competent and lay down the procedures , conditions and criteria of such checks . ### member states wishing to avail themselves of the possibility provided for in this article shall adopt national legislative measures . such legislative measures shall specify the precise purposes of identity checks within the purposes referred to in article 2 and lay down the procedures , conditions and criteria for such checks . they shall designate the competent police authorities . member states making use of this possibility shall transmit the text of their national legislative measures to the commission .


### [ the data referred to in article 5 and 5 and the following data of article 5 of the ecris - tcn regulation : surname or family name ; first name ) ; sex ; date of birth ; place and country of birth ; nationality or nationalities ; gender and where applicable previous names , pseudonyms and / or alias name . ] ### [ the data referred to in article 5 and 5 and the following data of article 5 of the ecris - tcn regulation : surname or family name ; first name ) ; sex ; date of birth ; place and country of birth ; nationality or nationalities ; gender and where applicable previous names , pseudonyms and / or alias name as well as information on travel documents . ]


### biometric data , such as fingerprints and facial images , are unique and therefore much more reliable than alphanumeric data for identifying a person . the shared biometric matching service should be a technical tool to reinforce and facilitate the work of the relevant eu information systems and the other interoperability components . the main purpose of the shared bms should be to facilitate the identification of an individual who may be registered in different databases , by matching their biometric data across different systems and by relying on one unique technological component instead of five different ones in each of the underlying systems . the shared bms should contribute to security , as well as financial , maintenance and operational benefits by relying on one unique technological component instead of different ones in each of the underlying systems . all automated fingerprint identification systems , including those currently used for eurodac , the vis and the sis , use biometric templates comprised of data derived from a feature extraction of actual biometric samples . the shared bms should regroup and store all these biometric templates in one single location , facilitating cross - system comparisons using biometric data and enabling economies of scale in developing and maintaining the eu central systems . ### biometric data , such as fingerprints and facial images , are unique and therefore much more reliable than alphanumeric data for identifying a person . the shared bms should be a technical tool to reinforce and facilitate the work of the relevant union information systems , the effective use of europol data and the other interoperability components . the main purpose of the shared bms should be to facilitate the identification of an individual who may be registered in different databases , by matching their biometric data across different union information systems and by relying on one unique technological component instead of five different ones in each of the underlying systems . the shared bms should contribute to security , as well as financial , maintenance and operational benefits by relying on one unique technological component instead of different ones in each of the underlying systems . all automated fingerprint identification systems , including those currently used for eurodac , vis and sis , use biometric templates comprised of data derived from a feature extraction of actual biometric samples . the shared bms should regroup and store all these biometric templates in one single location , facilitating cross - system comparisons using biometric data and enabling economies of scale in developing and maintaining the union central systems .


### ‘ terrorist offence’ means an offence under national law which corresponds or is equivalent to one of the offences referred to in directive 2017 / 541 ; ### ‘ terrorist offence’ means an offence under national law which corresponds to one of the offences referred to in articles 3 to 14 of directive 2017 / 541 , or which is equivalent to one of those offences for the member states which are not bound by that directive ;


### in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 , coordinated supervision shall be ensured in accordance with article 62 of regulation xxxx / 2018 [ revised regulation 45 / 2001 ] . ### the european data protection supervisor and the supervisory authorities shall exchange relevant information , assist each other in carrying out audits and inspections , examine any difficulties concerning the interpretation or application of this regulation , assess problems in the exercise of independent supervision or in the exercise of the rights of the data subject , draw up harmonised proposals for joint solutions to any problems and promote awareness of data protection rights , as necessary .


### a european search portal is established for the purposes of ensuring that member state authorities and eu bodies have fast , seamless , efficient , systematic and controlled access to the eu information systems , the europol data and the interpol databases that they need to perform their tasks in accordance with their access rights and of supporting the objectives of the ees , the vis , [ the etias ] , eurodac , the sis , [ the ecris - tcn system ] and the europol data . ### a european search portal is established for the purposes of facilitating the access of member state authorities and of union agencies to the union information systems , to europol data and to the interpol databases in the performance of their tasks and in accordance with their access rights to and the objectives and purposes of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , eurodac , sis , [ ecris - tcn ] and europol data .


### processing of personal data for the purposes of this regulation shall not result in discrimination against persons on any grounds such as sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . it shall fully respect human dignity and integrity . particular attention shall be paid to children , the elderly and persons with a disability . ### processing of personal data for the purposes of this regulation shall not result in discrimination against persons on the grounds of sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . it shall fully respect human dignity and integrity and fundamental rights , including the right to respect for one’s private life and to the protection of personal data . particular attention shall be paid to children , the elderly and persons with a disability . the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration .


### without prejudice to the right of information referred to in articles 11 and 12 of regulation 45 / 2001 and articles 13 and 14 of regulation 2016 / 679 , persons whose data are stored in the shared biometric matching service , the common identity repository or the multiple - identity detector shall be informed by the authority collecting their data , at the time their data are collected , about the processing of personal data for the purposes of this regulation , including about identity and contact details of the respective data controllers , and about the procedures for exercising their rights of access , rectification and erasure , as well as about the contact details of the european data protection supervisor and of the national supervisory authority of the member state responsible for the collection of the data . ### the authority collecting the data of persons whose data are stored in the shared biometric matching service , the common identity repository or the multiple - identity detector shall provide them with the information required under articles 11 and 12 of regulation 45 / 2001 and articles 12 , 13 and 14 of regulation 2016 / 679 in the manner required by those provisions . the authority shall provide the information at the time such persons ' data are collected .


### the data referred to in article 20 and of the regulation on sis in the field of law enforcement ; ### the data referred to in article 20 and of the regulation on [ sis in the field of law enforcement ] ;


### where data in the mid is amended by the responsible member state during its validity period , the responsible member state shall carry out the processing laid down in article 27 and , where relevant , article 29 to determine whether the amended data shall be linked . where the processing does not report any hit , the responsible member state or , where applicable , the member state to which the request has been made shall delete the data from the identity confirmation file . where the automated processing reports one or several hit , the responsible member state shall create or update the relevant link in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation . ### where data in the cir , the shared bms or the mid is amended by the responsible member state during its validity period , the responsible member state shall carry out the processing laid down in article 27 and , where relevant , article 29 to determine whether the amended data shall be linked . where the processing does not report any hit , the responsible member state or , where applicable , the member state to which the request has been made shall delete the data from the identity confirmation file . where the automated processing reports one or several hit , the responsible member state shall create or update the relevant link in accordance with the relevant provisions of this regulation .


### eu - lisa shall be responsible for the development of the interoperability components , for any adaptations required for establishing interoperability between the central systems of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , sis , and eurodac , and [ the ecris - tcn system ] , and the european search portal , the shared biometric matching service , the common identity repository and the multiple - identity detector . ### eu - lisa shall be responsible for the design and development of the interoperability components , for any adaptations required for establishing interoperability between the central systems of the ees , vis , [ etias ] , sis , and eurodac , and [ ecris - tcn ] , and the esp , the shared bms , the cir , the mid and the crrs .


### the data referred to in article 18 and shall be deleted from the cir in accordance with the data retention provisions of [ the eurodac regulation ] and [ the ecris - tcn regulation ] respectively . ### the data referred to in article 18 and shall be automatically deleted from the cir in accordance with the data retention provisions of [ the eurodac regulation ] and [ the ecris - tcn regulation ] respectively .


### with a view to improve the management of the external borders , to contribute to preventing and combating irregular migration and to contribute to a high level of security within the area of freedom , security and justice of the union , including the maintenance of public security and public policy and safeguarding the security in the territories of the member states , interoperability between eu information systems , namely the entry / exit system , the visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and the [ european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] should be established in order for these eu information systems and their data to supplement each other . to achieve this , a european search portal , a shared biometric matching service , a common identity repository and a multiple - identity detector should be established as interoperability components . ### in order to improve the management of the external borders , to contribute to preventing and combating irregular migration and to contribute to a high level of security within the area of freedom , security and justice of the union , including the maintenance of public security and public policy and safeguarding the security in the territories of the member states , to improve the implementation of the common visa policy and to assist in examining applications for international protection , in order to maintain public trust in the union migration and asylum system , union security measures and union capabilities to manage the external border , interoperability between union information systems , namely the entry / exit system , visa information system , [ the european travel information and authorisation system ] , eurodac , the schengen information system , and the [ european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ] should be established in order for these union information systems and their data to supplement each other . to achieve this , a european search portal , a shared biometric matching service , a common identity repository and a multiple - identity detector should be established as interoperability components .


### operating without an vms system . ### operating without a vms system or any other system of geo - localisation allowing control authorities to track activities .


### without prejudice to paragraphs and of article 10c , commercial fishing activities carried out with bottom set nets , bottom trawl nets , set longlines and traps shall only be allowed , in the area referred to in those paragraphs , if the vessel is in possession of a specific authorisation , and if it can demonstrate that it has historically carried out fishing activities in the areas concerned . ### without prejudice to paragraphs and of article 10c , commercial fishing activities carried out with bottom set nets , bottom trawl nets , set longlines and traps shall only be allowed , in the area referred to in those paragraphs , if the vessel is in possession of a specific national authorisation , and if it can demonstrate that it has historically carried out fishing activities in the areas concerned .


### where the opinion of the committee is to be obtained by written procedure , that procedure shall be terminated without result when , within the time - limit for delivery of the opinion , the chair of the committee so decides or a simple majority of committee members so request . ### where the opinion of the committee is to be obtained by written procedure , that procedure shall be terminated without result if , within six months , the chair of the committee so decides or a simple majority of committee members so request .


### the commission may request efsa to render its opinion if the update is liable to have an effect on human health . ### the commission shall request efsa to render its opinion if the update is liable to endanger human health .


### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets . ### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a significant part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets .


### food to which a new production process not used for food production within the union before 15&#160 ; may 1997 is applied , where that production process gives rise to significant changes in the composition or structure of the food which affect its nutritional value , the way it is metabolised or the level of undesirable&#160 ; substances ; ### food resulting from a new production process not used for food production within the union before 15&#160 ; may 1997 which gives rise to significant changes in the composition or structure of the food which affect its nutritional value , the way it is metabolised or the level of undesirable&#160 ; substances ;


### a high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market should be assured in the pursuit of union food policies , whilst ensuring transparency . ### a high level of protection of human health , consumers’ interests , the environment and animal health and the effective functioning of the internal market should be assured in the pursuit of union food policies , whilst ensuring transparency .


### where applicable , it shall take account of the views of member states , the efsa ' s opinion and any other legitimate factors relevant to the update under consideration . ### it shall take account of the views of member states , the efsa ' s opinion and any other legitimate factors relevant to the update under consideration .


### for removing a traditional food from a third country from the union list or for adding , removing or changing conditions , specifications or restrictions associated with the inclusion of a traditional food from a third country on the union list , articles 9 to 12 apply . ### for removing a traditional food from a third country from the union list or for adding , removing or changing specifications , conditions of use , additional specific labelling requirements or post - market monitoring requirements associated with the inclusion of a traditional food from a third country on the union list , articles 9 to 12 apply .


### adding , removing or changing the conditions , specifications or restrictions associated with the inclusion of a novel food on the union list . ### adding , removing or changing the specifications , conditions of use , additional specific labelling requirements or post - market monitoring requirements associated with the inclusion of a novel food on the union list .


### food business operators shall consult a member state where they are unsure whether or not a food which they intend to place on the market within the union falls within the scope of this regulation . in that case , food business operators shall provide the necessary information to the member state on request to enable it to determine in particular the extent to which the food in question was used for human consumption within the union before 15 may 1997 . ### food business operators shall consult a member state where they are unsure whether or not a food which they intend to place on the market within the union falls within the scope of this regulation . in that case , food business operators shall provide all the necessary information to the member state to enable it to determine whether or not a food falls within the scope of this regulation .


### ' such other measures may consist of national programmes , incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes to minimise the environmental impact of packaging or similar actions adopted , if appropriate , in consultation with economic operators , and designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within member states as regards prevention . they shall comply with the objectives of this directive as defined in article 1 ' ; ### ' those measures shall contribute to reaching a reduction in the packaging waste generation in order to contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the waste prevention programmes as set out in article 29 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . they shall include incentives to minimise the environmental impact of packaging through extended producer responsibility schemes , and incentives for the take - up of re - usable packaging and deposit schemes as set out in article 5 of this directive . member state shall take measures to achieve a sustained reduction in the consumption of single use , non - recyclable packaging and over - packaging or similar actions adopted in consultation with economic operators , and designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within member states as regards prevention . , by way of derogation from article 18 of this directive , those measures may include the use of national reduction targets and market restrictions . they shall comply with the objectives of this directive as defined in article 1 ' ;


### ' member states may encourage reuse systems of packaging , which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner , in conformity with the treaty . ' ### in article 5 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' member states shall encourage reuse systems of packaging , which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner , in conformity with the treaty , without compromising food hygiene and the safety of consumers . '


### no later than 31 december 2025 a minimum of 65% by weight of all packaging waste will be prepared for reuse and recycled ; ### no later than 31 december 2030 a minimum of 75% by weight of all packaging waste will be prepared for reuse and recycled in countries with per capita generation of waste exceeding eu average and 65% in countries with per capita generation of waste not exceeding eu average ;


### member states may encourage reuse systems of packaging , which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner , in conformity with the treaty . ### in article 5 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' in conformity with the treaty and without compromising food hygiene and the safety of consumers , member states may encourage reuse systems of packaging that can be reused in an environmentally sound manner . '


### efforts to reduce further and , if appropriate , ultimately phase out heavy metals and other hazardous substances in packaging by 2010 . ### in paragraph 8 , point g is replaced by the following : efforts to reduce further and , if appropriate , ultimately phase out heavy metals and other hazardous substances in packaging .


### member states may encourage reuse systems of packaging , which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner , in conformity with the treaty . ### in article 5 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : member states shall encourage reuse systems of packaging , which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner , in conformity with the treaty .


### such other measures may consist of national programmes , incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes to minimise the environmental impact of packaging or similar actions adopted , if appropriate , in consultation with economic operators , and designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within member states as regards prevention . they shall comply with the objectives of this directive as defined in article 1 . ### those measures shall contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the waste prevention programmes as set out in article 29 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . they may include incentives to minimise the environmental impact of packaging through extended producer responsibility schemes . promotion of reusable packaging shall not compromise food hygiene and consumer health and safety . member states may take measures to promote reduction in the consumption of non - recyclable packaging or similar actions adopted in consultation with economic operators , and designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within member states as regards prevention . such measures shall not compromise hygiene and safety of consumers . they shall comply with the objectives of this directive as defined in article 1 ;


### member states may encourage reuse systems of packaging , which can be reused in an environmentally sound manner , in conformity with the treaty . ' ### in article 5 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : member states shall attain the following targets for re - used packaging and a deposit - refund scheme covering the whole of their territory : no later than 31 december 2025 a minimum of 5 % by weight of all packaging waste will be re - used ; no later than 31 december 2030 a minimum of 10 % by weight of all packaging waste will be re - used .


### the international community faces an unprecedented refugee crisis which requires solidarity , efficient mobilisation of financial resources and the need to confront and surmount the existing challenges in a concerted manner . all actors need to work together to apply sustained , medium and long - term policies and an efficient use of existing processes and programmes in order to support initiatives which contribute to addressing root causes of migration . ### the international community faces an unprecedented migration and refugee crisis which requires solidarity , efficient mobilisation of financial resources and the need to confront and surmount the existing challenges in a concerted manner . all actors need to work together to apply sustained , medium and long - term policies and an efficient use of existing processes and programmes in order to support initiatives which contribute to addressing root causes of migration and building the resilience of transit and host communities .


### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 32 300 000 000 by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas . ### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 35 830 000 000 , inter alia by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector aimed at enhancing socio - economic infrastructure in countries affected by a large influx of migrants , implemented under the eib resilience initiative .


### neighbourhood and partnership countries : eur 18 374 000 000 , broken down into the following sub - ceilings : ### neighbourhood and partnership countries : eur 21 904 000 000 , broken down into the following sub - ceilings :


### ‘ strategic response to addressing root causes of migration . ’ ; ### ‘ strategic response to addressing root causes of migration and building resilience of transit and host communities . ’ ;


### eastern europe , southern caucasus and russia : eur 6 008 000 000 ; ### eastern europe , southern caucasus and russia : eur 9 538 000 000 ;


### the maximum ceiling of the eib financing operations under eu guarantee throughout the period 2014 - 20 shall not exceed eur 32 300 000 000 . amounts initially earmarked for financing operations but subsequently cancelled shall not count against the ceiling . ### the maximum ceiling of the eib financing operations under eu guarantee throughout the period 2014 - 20 shall not exceed eur 35 830 000 000 . amounts initially earmarked for financing operations but subsequently cancelled shall not count against the ceiling .


### a maximum amount of eur 30 000 000 000 under a general mandate , of which an amount of up to eur 1 400 000 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities ; ### a maximum amount of eur 33 530 000 000 under a general mandate , of which an amount of up to eur 1 400 000 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector aimed at enhancing socio - economic infrastructure in countries affected by a large influx of migrants , implemented under the eib resilience initiative ;


### the eib should develop and implement a set of indicators in its results measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector directed to refugees and host communities . therefore , an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations addressing root causes of migration should be included in the commission ' s annual reporting to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing operations . ### the eib should develop and implement a set of indicators in its results measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector addressing root causes of migration and building resilience of transit and host communities . therefore , an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations towards those objectives should be included in the commission ' s annual reporting to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing operations .


### in addition , the cohesion fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of energy efficiency or renewable energy use . ### in addition , the cohesion fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of energy efficiency or renewable energy use and seismic retrofitting .


### increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities , migrants and disadvantaged groups , through integrated measures including housing and social services ; ### increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities and disadvantaged groups , through integrated measures including housing –in justified cases in private ownership - and social services ;


### at least 6% of the erdf resources at national level under the investment for jobs and growth goal , other than for technical assistance , shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community - led local development , integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under po5 . ### at least 10% of the erdf resources at national level under the investment for jobs and growth goal , other than for technical assistance , shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community - led local development , integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under po5 .


### member states shall ensure an appropriate balance between investments under points and . ### member states shall ensure an appropriate balance between investments under points and , based on the investments and specific requirements of each member state .


### member states of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 . ### member states of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , at least 30 % to po 2 and 15 % to po 4 ;


### ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' by : ### ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional connectivity in the area of information and communication technologies ' by :


### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 45 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 ; ### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 40 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 35 % to po 2 ;


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering&#160 ; integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural and sporting heritage and security in urban areas ;


### member states of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 . ### in less developed regions at least 25 % of the total erdf resources at national level shall be allocated under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2


### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review . ### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 10% of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review .


### ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by : ### ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition and sustainable urban mobility , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by :


### investment in facilities for the treatment of residual waste ; ### investment in facilities for the treatment of residual waste , except in the outermost regions ;


### in addition , productive investments in enterprises other than smes can be supported when they involve cooperation with smes in research and innovation activities supported under point of article 2 . ### in addition , productive investments in enterprises other than smes can be supported when they involve cooperation with smes .


### developing a sustainable , climate resilient , intelligent , secure and intermodal ten - t ; ### developing a sustainable , climate resilient , intelligent , secure and intermodal ten - t , with a focus on environmentally friendly rail networks ;


### developing skills for smart specialisation , industrial transition and entrepreneurship ; ### ensuring that skilled workers are available and developing skills for smart , sustainable specialisation , industrial transition and entrepreneurship and social innovation ;


### those with a gross national income ratio equal to or above 100 % of the eu average ; ### those with a gdp per capita equal to or above 100 % of the eu average ;


### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 45 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 ; ### in transition regions at least 35% of the total erdf resources at national level shall be allocated under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po2 ;


### the amount of the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility23 shall be used for ten - t projects . _________________ 23 reference ### the amount of the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility23 shall be proportional and shall be used for ten - t projects . _________________ 23 reference


### support of knowledge , policy development and communication . ### support of knowledge , territorial impact assessments , policy development and communication .


### in addition , productive investments in enterprises other than smes can be supported when they involve cooperation with smes in research and innovation activities supported under point of article 2 . ### in addition , productive investments in enterprises other than smes can be supported for research and innovation activities supported under point of article 2 and activities supported under point of article 2 .


### the specific additional allocation for the outermost regions shall be used to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints to their development listed in article 349 of the tfeu . ### article 3 shall not apply to the specific additional allocation for the outermost regions . this specific additional allocation for the outermost regions shall be used to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints to their development listed in article 349 of the tfeu .


### in order to improve the overall administrative capacity of institutions and governance in member states implementing programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal , it is necessary to enable supporting measures under all of the specific objectives . ### in order to improve the overall administrative capacity of institutions and governance in member states on the principle of multilevel governance implementing programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal , it is necessary to enable supporting measures under all of the specific objectives .


### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 45 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 ; ### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 40 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 25 % to po 2 ; and 15 % to po 4 ;


### enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies ; ### enhancing research and innovation investments , the uptake , transfer and dissemination of research and advanced technologies , pilot lines , demonstrations , applied and technological research , and the synergies between business , research , academia and public authorities ;


### enhancing biodiversity , green infrastructure in the urban environment , and reducing pollution ; ### enhancing biodiversity , green infrastructure , promoting zero emissions urban mobility , reducing pollution , protecting and promoting natural heritage ;


### promoting renewable energy ; ### promoting renewable energy , including local sustainable energy resources ;


### reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens , companies and governments ; ### enhancing digital connectivity and reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens , companies and governments , including cyber security ;


### ' a more connected europe by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ' by : ### ' a more connected europe by enhancing mobility ' by :


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering integrated social , economic and environmental development , culture , natural heritage , sustainable tourism and security in urban areas ;


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development . ### fostering integrated social , economic and environmental development , culture , natural heritage , sustainable tourism and security , all at local level , cultural heritage and security , including for mountainous , rural and coastal areas , and areas that have difficulty accessing basic services , through territorial and local development strategies , through the forms set out in points and of article 22 of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] .


### the erdf shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with article [ 23 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] focused on urban areas within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of that regulation . ### the erdf shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with article&#160 ; [ 23 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] focused on functional - urban areas within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of that regulation .


### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions . ### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , structural and climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions .


### the erdf shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with article [ 23 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] focused on urban areas within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of that regulation . ### the erdf may support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with article&#160 ; [ 23 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] focused on urban areas within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of that regulation .


### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 45 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 ; ### in transition regions at least 35% of the total erdf resources at national level shall be allocated under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po2 ;


### member states shall be classified , in terms of their gross national income ratio , as follows : ### nuts level 2 regions shall be classified , in terms of their gross domestic product per capita , as follows :


### in order to maximise the contribution to territorial development , actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas . therefore , the erdf support should be delivered through the forms set out in article 22 of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] ensuring appropriate involvement of local , regional and urban authorities . ### in order to maximise the contribution to territorial development , actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including urban areas and rural communities . therefore , the erdf support should be delivered through the forms set out in article 22 of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] ensuring appropriate involvement of local , regional and urban authorities .


### promoting climate change adaptation , risk prevention and disaster resilience ; ### promoting climate change adaptation , risk prevention and resilience to natural disasters such as earthquakes , forest fires , flooding and drought ;


### member states of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 . ### in group 3 regions , at least 35 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 .


### support of capacity - building ; ### support of capacity - building at subnational level ;


### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review . ### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic , technology and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review .


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development . ### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , culture , cultural heritage , sport and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development ; recalling that all the projects related to cultural heritage preservation , restoration , reuse and communication should take into consideration the recommendations on quality interventions on cultural heritage sites issued during the european year of cultural heritage 2018 ;


### those with a gross national income ratio equal to or above 100 % of the eu average ; ### more developed regions ;


### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions . ### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated specifically on the two policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions .


### ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' by : ### ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' by : reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion of the union


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . operations under the erdf are expected to contribute 30 % of the overall financial envelope of the erdf to climate objectives . operations under the cohesion fund are expected to contribute 37% of the overall financial envelope of the cohesion fund to climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


### in order to support the efforts of member states and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their citizens as well as the prevention of radicalisation , while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other union policies , investments under the erdf should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spaces and critical infrastructure , such as transport and energy . ### in order to support the efforts of member states and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their citizens as well as inclusiveness for all citizens , involving a prevention policy to avoid marginalisation or radicalisation , while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other union policies , such as culture , education , youth and sport , in particular with the creative europe , erasmus and european solidarity corps investments under the erdf should facilitate access to quality education , culture and grassroots sport by helping the authorities to upgrade their infrastructures and contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spaces and critical infrastructure , such as transport and energy , as well as to the sustainability of cohesive societies , ensuring open cultural and public spaces ;


### member states shall implement integrated territorial development , supported by the erdf , exclusively through the forms referred to in article [ 22 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] . ### member states may implement integrated territorial development , supported by the erdf , exclusively through the forms referred to in article [ 22 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] .


### in order to contribute to the specific objective under po 1 set out in point of article 2 , the erdf shall also support training , life long learning and education activities . ### in order to contribute to the specific objective under po 1 set out in point of article 2 , the erdf shall also support training , mentoring , life long learning and education activities .


### improving access to inclusive and quality services in education , training and life long learning through developing infrastructure ; ### improving access to inclusive and quality services in formal , non - formal and informal education , early childhood care , training and lifelong learning , culture and sport through developing infrastructure and quality education and training programmes , including moocs and blended learning ;


### ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' by : ### ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic , social and territorial transformation and efficient public administration ' by :


### improving access to inclusive and quality services in education , training and life long learning through developing infrastructure ; ### improving access to inclusive and quality services in education , training and life long learning and sport through developing infrastructure ;


### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions . ### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments through financial support for the transitional period . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions .


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas , including functional urban areas ;


### the erdf may support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] in accordance with chapter ii of title iii of that regulation [ new cpr ] . ### the erdf shall support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] in accordance with chapter ii of title iii of that regulation [ new cpr ] .


### in order to identify or provide solutions which address issues relating to sustainable urban development at union level , the urban innovative actions in the area of sustainable urban development should be replaced by a european urban initiative , to be implemented under direct or indirect management . that initiative should cover all urban areas and support the urban agenda for the european union21 . _________________ 21 council conclusions on an urban agenda for the eu of 24 june 2016 . ### in order to identify or provide solutions which address issues relating to sustainable urban development at union level , the urban innovative actions in the area of sustainable urban development should be replaced by a european urban initiative , to be implemented under direct or indirect management . that initiative should cover all urban areas and support the urban agenda for the european union21 aiming to stimulate growth , liveability and innovation and to identify and successfully tackle social challenges _________________ 21 council conclusions on an urban agenda for the eu of 24 june 2016 .


### in an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics , it is clear that union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments . in order to ensure coherent , strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility - sharing efforts between member states in managing migration , the erdf should provide support to facilitate the long - term integration of migrants . ### in an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics , it is clear that union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments . in order to ensure coherent , strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility - sharing efforts between member states in managing migration , the erdf and the cohesion fund should provide support to facilitate the long - term integration of migrants .


### the erdf shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with article [ 23 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] focused on urban areas within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of that regulation . ### the erdf shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with article [ 23 ] of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] focused on functional urban areas taking into account the need to promote partnership within the&#160 ; metropolitan areas and to support urban - rural linkages , within programmes under both goals referred to in article 4 of that regulation .


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development . ### fostering integrated social , economic and environmental development , culture , natural heritage , sustainable tourism and security , all at local level , cultural heritage and security , including for mountainous , rural and coastal areas , and areas that have difficulty accessing basic services , through territorial and local development strategies , through the forms set out in points and of article 22 of regulation 2018 / xxxx [ new cpr ] .


### at least 6% of the erdf resources at national level under the investment for jobs and growth goal , other than for technical assistance , shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community - led local development , integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under po5 . ### at least 6% of the erdf resources at national level under the investment for jobs and growth goal , other than for technical assistance , shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community - led local development , integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under po5 . investments made under po5 should count as contributing to this earmarking of 6% .


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security ;


### if a supplier of technical assistance is aware that the dual - use items for which he proposes to supply technical assistance are intended , in their entirety or in part , for any of the uses referred to in article 4 , he must notify the competent authority which will decide whether or not it is expedient to make such technical assistance subject to authorisation . ### if a supplier of technical assistance is aware that the dual - use items for which he proposes to supply technical assistance outside the union are intended , in their entirety or in part , for any of the uses referred to in article 4 to , he must notify the competent authority which will decide whether or not it is expedient to make such technical assistance subject to authorisation .


### where the broker or the supplier of technical assistance is not resident or established on the territory of the union , authorisations for brokering services and technical assistance under this regulation shall be granted , alternatively , by the competent authority of the member state where the parent company of the broker or supplier of technical assistance is established , or from where the brokering services or technical assistance will be supplied . ### where the broker or the supplier of technical assistance is not resident or established on the territory of the union , authorisations for brokering services and technical assistance under this regulation shall be granted by the competent authority of the member state from where the brokering services or technical assistance will be supplied .


### decisions to update the common list of dual - use items subject to export controls in section a of annex i should be in conformity with the obligations and commitments that member states and the union have accepted as members of the relevant international non - proliferation regimes and export control arrangements , or by ratification of relevant international treaties . decisions to update the common list of dual - use items subject to export controls in section b of annex i , such as cyber - surveillance technology , should be made in consideration of the risks that the export of such items may pose as regards the commission of serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law or the essential security interests of the union and its member states . decisions to update the common list of dual - use items subject to export controls in section b of annex iv should be made in consideration of the public policy and public security interests of the member states under article 36 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . decisions to update the common lists of items and destinations set out in sections a to j of annex ii should be made in consideration of the assessment criteria set out in this regulation . ### decisions to update the common list of dual - use items subject to export controls in section a of annex i should be in conformity with the obligations and commitments that member states and the union have accepted as members of the relevant international non - proliferation regimes and export control arrangements , or by ratification of relevant international treaties . decisions to update the common lists of items and destinations set out in sections a to j of annex ii should be made in consideration of the assessment criteria set out in this regulation .