### the member states often entrust the provision of services in the general interest with entities outside of the public sector while maintaining a high degree of control over such entities . at the same time , the provisions of the directive 2003 / 98 / ec apply only to documents held by public sector bodies , while excluding public undertakings from its scope . this leads to a poor availability for re - use of documents produced in the performance of services in the general interest in a number of areas , notably in the utility sectors . it also greatly reduces the potential for the creation of cross - border services based on documents held by public undertakings that provide services in the general interest . ### the member states often entrust the provision of services in the general interest with entities outside of the public sector while maintaining a high degree of control over such entities . at the same time , the provisions of the directive 2003 / 98 / ec apply only to documents held by public sector bodies , while excluding public undertakings from its scope . this leads to a poor availability for re - use of documents produced in the performance of services in the general interest in a number of areas , notably in the utility sectors . it also greatly reduces the potential for the creation of cross - border services based on documents held by public undertakings that provide services in the general interest . re - use of data can play an important role in kick - starting the development of new services based on novel ways to combine and make use of such information , stimulate economic growth and promote public engagement .


### the volume of research data generated is growing exponentially and has potential for re - use beyond the scientific community . in order to be able to address mounting societal challenges efficiently and in a holistic manner , it has become crucial and urgent to be able to access , blend and re - use data from different sources , as well as across sectors and disciplines . research data includes statistics , results of experiments , measurements , observations resulting from fieldwork , survey results , interview recordings and images . it also includes meta - data , specifications and other digital objects . research data is different from scientific articles reporting and commenting on findings resulting from their scientific research . for many years , the open availability and re - usability of scientific research results stemming from public funding has been subject to specific policy initiatives . open access policies aim in particular to provide researchers and the public at large with access to research data as early as possible in the dissemination process and to enable its use and re - use . open access helps enhance quality , reduce the need for unnecessary duplication of research , speed up scientific progress , combat scientific fraud , and it can overall favour economic growth and innovation . beside open access , data management planning is swiftly becoming a standard scientific practice for ensuring data that is findable , accessible , interoperable and re - usable . ### the volume of research data generated is growing exponentially and has potential for re - use beyond the scientific community . in order to be able to address mounting societal challenges efficiently and in a holistic manner , it has become crucial and urgent to be able to access , blend and re - use data from different sources , as well as across sectors and disciplines . research data includes statistics , results of experiments , measurements , observations resulting from fieldwork , survey results , interview recordings and images . it also includes meta - data , specifications and other digital objects . research data is different from scientific articles reporting and commenting on findings resulting from their scientific research . for many years , the open availability and re - usability of scientific research results stemming from public funding has been subject to specific policy initiatives . open access policies aim in particular to provide researchers and the public at large with access to research data as early as possible in the dissemination process and to enable its use and re - use . open access helps enhance quality , reduce the need for unnecessary duplication of research , speed up scientific progress , combat scientific fraud , and it can overall favour economic growth and innovation . beside open access , data management planning is swiftly becoming a standard scientific practice for ensuring data that is findable , accessible , interoperable and re - usable , and it should be further encouraged .


### this directive is without prejudice and should be implemented and applied in full compliance with union law relating to the protection of personal data including regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council37 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council38 . anonymisation is a means to reconcile the interests in making public sector information as re - usable as possible with the obligations under data protection legislation , but comes at a cost . it is appropriate to consider this cost as one of the cost items to be considered as part of the marginal cost of dissemination as defined in article 6 of this directive . _________________ 37 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec [ … ] . 38 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector . ### this directive is without prejudice and should be implemented and applied in full compliance with union law relating to the protection of personal data including regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council37 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council38 . anonymisation is a means to reconcile the interests in making public sector information as re - usable as possible with the obligations under data protection legislation , but comes at a cost . it is appropriate to consider this cost as one of the cost items to be considered as part of the marginal cost of dissemination as defined in article 6 of this directive . the obligation to make all generally available documents re - usable should be fulfilled while guaranteeing the protection of privacy and personal data in respect with the union data protection legislation , including in cross - border data reuse , by ensuring the anonymisation of the personal data , where appropriate . _________________ 37 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec [ … ] . 38 directive 2002 / 58 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 july 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector .


### in addition , investments under the erdf should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high - speed digital infrastructure network , and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility . ### in addition , investments under the erdf should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high - speed digital infrastructure network that also covers rural areas , and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility .


### 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 and heightened cooperation . 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 .


### developing smart energy systems , grids and storage at local level ; ### developing smart energy systems , grids , storage at local level and establishing energy cooperatives ;


### 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 , cultural heritage and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development through the intermediary of local action groups .


### investments in infrastructure ; ### investments in infrastructure , with a focus on ict infrastructure in rural areas ;


### investments in the environment , including investments related to sustainable development and energy presenting environmental benefits ; ### investments in the environment , including investments related to sustainable development and energy , with a focus on strengthening energy cooperatives and decentralising electricity markets , presenting environmental benefits ;


### having regard to the treaty of the functioning of the european union , and in particular , article 77 and , article 87 and article 88 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty of the functioning of the european union , and in particular , article 77 , and , article 87 and article 88 thereof ,


### the etias should establish a travel authorisation for third country nationals exempt from the requirement to be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders enabling to determine whether their presence in the territory of the member states does not pose an irregular migration , security or public health risk . holding a valid travel authorisation should be a new entry condition for the territory of the member states , however mere possession of a travel authorisation should not confer an automatic right of entry . ### the etias should establish a travel authorisation for third country nationals exempt from the visa requirement and for those exempt from the airport transit visa requirement , enabling to determine whether their presence in the territory of the member states does not pose an illegal migration , security or public health risk . holding a valid travel authorisation should be a new entry condition for the territory of the member states , however mere possession of a travel authorisation should not confer an automatic right of entry .


### the etias should establish a travel authorisation for third country nationals exempt from the requirement to be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders enabling to determine whether their presence in the territory of the member states does not pose an irregular migration , security or public health risk . holding a valid travel authorisation should be a new entry condition for the territory of the member states , however mere possession of a travel authorisation should not confer an automatic right of entry . ### several third countries have carried out a series of complex reforms in order to obtain visa - free travel for their citizens and the union has granted a visa - free regime in recognition of their successful efforts . therefore , the etias should establish a travel authorisation for third country nationals exempt from the requirement to be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders enabling to determine exclusively whether the presence of certain individuals in the territory of the member states does not pose an irregular migration , security or public health risk . for this reason , holding a valid travel authorisation should be a new entry condition for the territory of the member states . however , mere possession of a travel authorisation should not confer an automatic right of entry .


### the etias should also support the objectives of the schengen information system related to the alerts in respect of persons wanted for arrest or for surrender or extradition purposes , on missing persons , on persons sought to assist with a judicial procedure and on persons for discreet checks or specific checks . for this purpose the etias should carry out an automated processing of the application files against the relevant alerts in the sis . this processing will be carried for the purpose of supporting the sis . accordingly , any hit resulting from this comparison should be stored in the sis . ### the etias should also support the objectives of the schengen information system related to the alerts in respect of missing persons , on persons sought to assist with a judicial procedure and on persons for discreet checks , inquiry checks or specific checks . for this purpose the etias should carry out an automated processing of the application files against the relevant alerts in the sis . this processing will be carried for the purpose of supporting the sis . accordingly , any hit should be dealt with in accordance with sis legislation .


### to meet its objectives , the etias should provide an online application form that the applicant should fill in with declarations relating to his or her identity , travel document , residence information , contact details , education and current occupation , his or her condition of family member to eu citizens or third country nationals benefiting from free movement not holding a residence card , if the applicant is minor , identity of the responsible person and answers to a set of background questions . access to the applicants ' health data should only be allowed to determine whether they represent a threat to public health . ### to meet its objectives , the etias should provide an online application form that the applicant should fill in with declarations relating to his or her identity , travel document , residence information , contact details , education and current occupation , his or her condition of family member to eu citizens or third country nationals benefiting from free movement not holding a residence card referred to under directive 2004 / 38 / ec or a residence permit referred to under regulation no 1030 / 2002 , if the applicant is minor , identity of the responsible person and answers to a set of background questions . access to the applicants ' health data should only be allowed to determine whether they represent a threat to public health .


### etias should accept applications introduced on behalf of the applicant for situations where travellers are themselves not in a position to create an application , for whatever reason . in such cases , the application should be carried out by a third person authorised by the traveller or legally responsible for him / her provided this person ' s identity is included in the application form . ### etias should be designed as a user - friendly platform and provide all relevant information in the language of the applicant or in a language the applicant can understand . etias should accept applications introduced on behalf of the applicant for situations where travellers are themselves not in a position to create an application , for whatever reason . in such cases , the application should be carried out by a third person authorised by the traveller or legally responsible for him / her provided this person ' s identity is included in the application form . etias should provide application facilities for applicants at the main departure air and seaports and at major land border crossings . travel agents should be able to create applications on behalf of individuals or groups of applicants .


### issued travel authorisations should be annulled or revoked as soon as it becomes evident that the conditions for issuing it were not or are no longer met . in particular , when a new sis alert is created for a refusal of entry or for a reported lost or stolen travel document , the sis should inform the etias which should verify whether this new alert corresponds to a valid travel authorisation . in such a case , the etias national unit of the member state having created the alert should be immediately informed and revoke the travel authorisation . following a similar approach , new elements introduced in the etias watchlist shall be compared with the application files stored in the etias in order to verify whether this new element corresponds to a valid travel authorisation . in such a case , the etias national unit of the member state of first entry should assess the hit and , where necessary , revoke the travel authorisation . a possibility to revoke the travel authorisation at the request of the applicant should also be provided . ### issued travel authorisations should be annulled or revoked as soon as it becomes evident that the conditions for issuing it were not or are no longer met . in particular , when a new sis alert is created for a refusal of entry or for a reported lost , stolen or invalidated travel document , the sis should inform the etias which should verify whether this new alert corresponds to a valid travel authorisation . in such a case , the etias national unit of the member state having created the alert should be immediately informed and revoke the travel authorisation . following a similar approach , new elements introduced in the etias watchlist shall be compared with the application files stored in the etias in order to verify whether this new element corresponds to a valid travel authorisation . in such a case , the etias national unit of the member state which entered these new elements should assess the hit and , where necessary , revoke the travel authorisation . a possibility to revoke the travel authorisation at the request of the applicant should also be provided .


### prior to boarding , air and sea carriers , as well as carriers transporting groups overland by coach should have the obligation to verify if travellers have all the travel documents required for entering the territory of the member states pursuant to the schengen convention25 . this should include verifying that travellers are in possession of a valid travel authorisation . the etias file itself should not be accessible to carriers . a secure internet access , including the possibility using mobile technical solutions , should allow carriers to proceed with this consultation using travel document data . _________________ 25 convention implementing the schengen agreement of 14 june 1985 between the governments of the states of the benelux economic union , the federal republic of germany and the french republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders . ### prior to boarding , air and sea carriers , as well as international carriers transporting groups overland by coach should have the obligation to verify that travellers are in possession of a valid travel authorisation . the etias file itself should not be accessible to operators . a secure internet access , including the possibility using mobile technical solutions , should allow carriers to proceed with this consultation using travel document data .


### prior to boarding , air and sea carriers , as well as carriers transporting groups overland by coach should have the obligation to verify if travellers have all the travel documents required for entering the territory of the member states pursuant to the schengen convention25 . this should include verifying that travellers are in possession of a valid travel authorisation . the etias file itself should not be accessible to carriers . a secure internet access , including the possibility using mobile technical solutions , should allow carriers to proceed with this consultation using travel document data . ______ 25convention implementing the schengen agreement of 14 june 1985 between the governments of the states of the benelux economic union , the federal republic of germany and the french republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders . ### prior to boarding , air and sea carriers should verify that travellers are in possession of a valid travel authorisation . the etias file itself should not be accessible to carriers . a secure internet access , including the possibility using mobile technical solutions , should allow carriers to proceed with this consultation using travel document data .


### in order to comply with the revised conditions for entry , border guards should check whether the traveller is in possession of a valid travel authorisation . therefore , during the standard border control process , the border guard should electronically read the travel document data . this operation should trigger a query to different databases as provided under the schengen border code including a query to etias which should provide the up - to - date travel authorisation status . the etias file itself should not be accessible to the border guard for border controls . if there is no valid travel authorisation , the border guard should refuse entry and should complete the border control process accordingly . if there is a valid travel authorisation , the decision to authorise or refuse entry should be taken by the border guard . ### in order to comply with the revised conditions for entry , border guards should check whether the traveller is in possession of a valid travel authorisation . therefore , during the standard border control process , the border guard should electronically read the travel document data . this operation should trigger a query to different databases as provided under the schengen border code including a query to etias which should provide the up - to - date travel authorisation status . some of the data in the etias file should be accessible to border guards for border controls so they may carry out their work efficiently . if there is no valid travel authorisation , the border guard should refuse entry and should complete the border control process accordingly . if there is a valid travel authorisation , the decision to authorise or refuse entry should be taken by the border guard .


### ' the european data protection supervisor was consulted in accordance with article 28 of regulation no 45 / 2001 and delivered an opinion on … ' ### the european data protection supervisor was consulted in accordance with article 28 of regulation no 45 / 2001 and delivered an opinion on 6 march 2017 .


### strict access rules to the etias central system and the necessary safeguards should be established . it is also necessary to provide for individuals ' rights of access , correction , deletion and redress , in particular the right to a judicial remedy and the supervision of processing operations by public independent authorities . ### strict access rules to the etias central system and the necessary safeguards should be established . the collection , storage and use of the data acquired under etias should in every case comply with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . it is also necessary to provide for individuals ' rights of access , correction , deletion and redress , in particular the right to a judicial remedy and the supervision of processing operations by public independent authorities .


### strict access rules to the etias central system and the necessary safeguards should be established . it is also necessary to provide for individuals ' rights of access , correction , deletion and redress , in particular the right to a judicial remedy and the supervision of processing operations by public independent authorities . ### strict access rules to the etias central system and the necessary safeguards should be established . it is also necessary to provide for individuals ' rights of access , rectification , restriction , blocking , erasure and redress , in particular the right to a judicial remedy and the supervision of processing operations by public independent authorities .


### this regulation establishes a ' european travel information and authorisation system ' for third country nationals exempt from the requirement to be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders enabling to determine whether their presence in the territory of the member states does not pose an irregular migration , security or public health risk . for this purpose a travel authorisation and the conditions and procedures to issue or refuse it are introduced . ### this regulation establishes a ' european travel information and authorisation system ' for third country nationals exempt from the requirement to be in possession of a visa when crossing the external borders , or transiting through an airport , enabling to determine whether their presence in the territory of the member states does not pose an irregular migration , security or public health risk . for this purpose a travel authorisation and the conditions and procedures to issue or refuse it are introduced .


### the definitions set out in article 3 of [ directive 2016 / 680 ] shall apply in so far as personal data are processed by the authorities of the member states for law enforcement purposes . ### the definitions set out in article 3 of [ directive 2016 / 680 ] shall apply in so far as personal data are processed by the authorities of the member states for purposes of prevention , detection and investigation of terrorist offences or serious criminal offences .


### support the objectives of the schengen information system related to the alerts in respect of persons wanted for arrest or for surrender or extradition purposes , on missing persons , on persons sought to assist with a judicial procedure and on persons for discreet checks or specific checks ; ### support the objectives of the schengen information system related to the alerts in respect of persons wanted for arrest or for surrender or extradition purposes , on missing persons in particular children , on persons sought to assist with a judicial procedure and on persons for discreet checks or specific checks ;


### a national uniform interface in each member state based on common technical specifications and identical for all member states enabling the central system to connect to the national border infrastructures in member states ; ### a national uniform interface in each member state based on common technical specifications and identical for all member states enabling the central system to connect to the national border infrastructures in member states in a secure manner ;


### a secure communication infrastructure between the central system and the national uniform interfaces ; ### a communication infrastructure between the central system and the national uniform interfaces which shall be secure and encrypted ;


### verifying travel authorisations ' applications rejected from the automated process in order to determine whether the applicant personal data corresponds to the personal data of the person having triggered a hit in one of the consulted information systems / databases or the specific risk indicators referred to in article 28 ; ### verifying travel authorisations ' applications rejected from the automated process in order to certify that the data recorded in the application file corresponds to the data triggering a hit in the automated process ;


### access by border guards to the etias central system in accordance with article 41 shall be limited to searching the etias central system to obtain the travel authorisation status of a traveller present at an external border crossing point . ### access by border guards to the etias central system in accordance with article 41 shall be limited to searching the etias central system to obtain the travel authorisation status of a traveller present at an external border crossing point , and to certain data referred to in article 41 .


### the public website and the mobile app for mobile devices shall make the application form widely available and easily accessible to applicants free of charge . ### the public website and the mobile app for mobile devices shall make the application form widely available and easily accessible to applicants free of charge . both the website and the mobile app shall be accessible to people with disabilities .


### the commission shall adopt detailed rules on the conditions for operation of the public website and the mobile app for mobile devices , and on the data protection and security rules applicable to the public website and the mobile app for mobile devices . those implementing measures shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 79 . ### the commission shall adopt detailed rules on the conditions for operation of the public website and the mobile app for mobile devices , and on the data protection and security rules applicable to the public website and the mobile app for mobile devices . those detailed rules shall be based on information security risk management and data protection by design and by default . they shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 79 .


### each applicant shall submit a completed application form including a declaration of authenticity , completeness and reliability of the data submitted and a declaration of veracity and reliability of the statements made . minors shall submit an application form electronically signed by a person exercising permanent or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship . ### each applicant shall submit a completed application form including a declaration of authenticity , completeness , correctness and reliability of the data submitted and a declaration of veracity and reliability of the statements made . minors shall submit an application form signed by a person exercising permanent or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship .


### e - mail address , phone number ; ### e - mail address and , if available , phone number ;


### for minors , surname and first name of the applicant ' s parental authority or legal guardian ; ### for minors , surname , first name , e - mail address or phone number and home address of the applicant ' s parental authority or legal guardian ;


### in particular , the etias central system shall verify : ### the etias central system shall verify :


### where the automated processing laid down in article 18 to reports one or several hit , the application shall be assessed in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 22 . ### where the automated processing laid down in article 18 to reports one or several hit and the etias central system is in a position to certify that the data recorded in the application file corresponds to the data triggering a hit , the application shall be assessed in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 22 .


### the member state responsible for the manual processing of applications pursuant to this article shall be the member state of first entry as declared by the applicant in accordance with article 15 . ### the member state responsible for the manual processing of applications pursuant to this article shall be : in the case of a hit from any of the checked systems , the member state that entered the most recent alert resulting in a hit ; in the case of a hit from the etias watchlist , the member state which provided the data for the watchlist ; in all other cases , the member state of first entry or the first intended transit as declared by the applicant in accordance with article 15 .


### where the hit corresponds to one or several of the categories laid down in article 18 to , refuse a travel authorisation . ### where the hit corresponds to one or several of the categories laid down in article 18 to , assess the security , irregular migration or public health risks and decide whether to issue or refuse a travel authorisation .


### where the information provided by the applicant in the application form does not allow the etias national unit of the responsible member state to decide whether to issue or refuse a travel authorisation , that etias national unit may request the applicant for additional information or documentation . ### where one or several member states are identified as having entered or supplied the data having triggered a hit in accordance with article 18 and , the etias central unit shall notify the etias national unit of the member state involved , thereby launching a consultation process between them and the etias national unit of the responsible member state . the etias central unit shall notify the etias national unit of the consulted member state if the central unit has sent a notification to the sirene bureau as laid down in article 20a .


### the request for additional information or documentation shall be notified to the contact e - mail address recorded in the application file . the request for additional information or documentation shall clearly indicate the information or documentation that the applicant is required provide . the applicant shall provide the additional information or documentation directly to the etias national unit through the secure account service referred to in article 6 within 7 working days of the date of receipt of the request . ### the request for additional information or documentation shall be notified to the contact e - mail address recorded in the application file . the request for additional information or documentation shall clearly indicate the information or documentation that the applicant is required provide . the applicant shall provide the additional information or documentation directly to the etias national unit through the secure account service referred to in article 6 within 7 working days of the date of receipt of the request . the applicant shall be entitled to ask for additional time to submit the requested documentation . the additional time granted in response shall not exceed 30 working days .


### in exceptional circumstances , the etias national unit may invite the applicant for an interview at a consulate in his or her country of residence . ### in exceptional circumstances , and after processing the additional documentation and information in accordance with paragraph 3 , the etias national unit may invite the applicant for an interview at any consulate of an eu member state present in his or her country of residence . if feasible , access to the consulate of the applicant ' s choice shall be allowed .


### the invitation shall be notified to the applicant by the etias national unit of the member and shall be notified to the contact e - mail address recorded in the application file . ### the invitation shall be notified to the applicant at least 5 days before the scheduled interview by the etias national unit of the member and shall be notified to the contact e - mail address recorded in the application file .


### the invitation shall be notified to the applicant by the etias national unit of the member and shall be notified to the contact e - mail address recorded in the application file . ### the invitation shall be notified to the applicant by the etias national unit of the responsible member state and shall be notified to the contact e - mail address recorded in the application file . the invitation shall be sent at least five working days before the scheduled interview .


### where the applicant fails to reply to the invitation within the deadline or where the applicant fails to attend the interview , the application shall be refused in accordance with article 31 and the etias national unit of the responsible member state shall inform the applicant without delay . ### where the applicant fails to reply to the invitation within the deadline or where the applicant fails to attend the interview without providing a substantiated justification , the application shall be refused in accordance with article 31 and the etias national unit of the responsible member state shall inform the applicant without delay .


### for the purpose of carrying out the assessment of security risks following a hit pursuant to article 18 and , the etias national unit of the responsible member state shall consult europol in cases falling under europol ' s mandate . the consultation shall take place through existing communication channels between the member state and europol as established under article 7 of regulation 2016 / 794 . ### for the purpose of carrying out the assessment of security risks following a hit pursuant to article 18 and , the etias national unit of the responsible member state shall consult europol in cases falling under europol ' s mandate . the consultation shall take place through existing communication channels between the member state and europol as established under article 7 of regulation 2016 / 794 and in accordance with that regulation .


### where the responsible member state consults europol , the etias national unit of that member state shall transmit to europol the relevant data of the application file as well as the hit which are necessary for the purpose of the consultation . the etias national unit may transmit to europol the relevant additional information or documentation provided by the applicant in relation to the request for travel authorisation for which europol is consulted . ### where the responsible member state consults europol , the etias national unit of that member state shall transmit to europol the relevant data of the application file as well as the hit which are necessary for the purpose of the consultation . the etias national unit shall also transmit to europol the relevant additional information or documentation provided by the applicant in relation to the request for travel authorisation for which europol is consulted .


### europol shall reply within 24 hours of the date of the notification of the consultation . the failure by europol to reply within the deadline shall be considered as a positive opinion on the application . ### europol shall reply within 48 hours of the date of the notification of the consultation . the failure by europol to reply within the deadline cannot be considered as a positive opinion on the application .


### if additional information or documentation is requested . ### if additional information or documentation is requested and an indication of the maximum delay for receiving a notification on the decision regarding the application .


### before expiry of the deadlines referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 a decision shall be taken to : ### before expiry of the deadlines referred to in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 2a a decision shall be taken to :


### based on the risks determined in accordance with paragraph 2 , the etias central unit shall establish the specific risk indicators consisting of a combination of data including one or several of the following : ### based on the risks determined in accordance with paragraph 2 and delegated acts adopted under paragraph 3 , the etias central unit shall establish the specific risk indicators consisting of a combination of data including one or several of the following :


### the etias watchlist shall consist of data related to persons who are suspected of having committed or taken part in a criminal offence or persons regarding whom there are factual indications or reasonable grounds to believe that they will commit criminal offences . ### the etias watchlist , as part of the central system , shall consist of data related to persons who are suspected of having committed or taken part in a criminal offence or persons regarding whom there are factual indications or reasonable grounds to believe that they will commit criminal offences .


### the etias watchlist shall consist of data related to persons who are suspected of having committed or taken part in a criminal offence or persons regarding whom there are factual indications or reasonable grounds to believe that they will commit criminal offences . ### the etias watchlist shall consist of data related to persons who are suspected by one or several member states of having committed or taken part in a serious criminal offence or persons regarding whom there are factual indications or reasonable grounds to believe that they will commit criminal offences .


### on the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 2 and relevant europol data , europol shall establish the etias watchlist composed of items consisting of one or more of the following data elements : ### on the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 2 and relevant europol data , europol shall manage the etias watchlist composed of items consisting of one or more of the following data elements :


### on the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 2 and relevant europol data , europol shall establish the etias watchlist composed of items consisting of one or more of the following data elements : surname , first name , surname at birth ; date of birth , place of birth , country of birth , sex , nationality ; other names , artistic name , usual name ) ; a travel document ; home address ; e - mail address , phone number ; the name , e - mail address , mailing address , phone number of a firm or organization ; ip address . ### on the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 2 and relevant europol data , europol shall establish the etias watchlist composed of items consisting of one or more of the following : surname ; surname at birth ; date of birth ; other names , artistic name , usual name ) ; a travel document ; home address ; e - mail address ; phone number the name , e - mail address , mailing address , phone number of a firm or organization ; ip address . if available , first name , place of birth , country of birth , sex and nationality shall be added .


### applicants who have been refused a travel authorisation shall have the right to appeal . appeals shall be conducted in the member state that has taken the decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that member state . the etias national unit of the responsible member state shall provide applicants with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal . ### applicants who have been refused a travel authorisation shall have no right to appeal . article 1a of the regulation no 539 / 2001 applies .


### information on the procedure to be followed for an appeal . ### information on the procedure to be followed for an appeal . this information shall include at least the references to the national law applicable to the appeal , the competent authority and the way in which an appeal may be lodged , information as to any assistance that may be provided by the national data protection authority , as well as the time limit for lodging an appeal .


### where a decision has been taken to annul or to revoke a travel authorisation , the member state responsible for the revocation or annulment of the travel authorisation shall add the following data to the application file : ### where a decision has been taken to annul or to revoke a travel authorisation , the etias national unit responsible for the revocation or annulment of the travel authorisation shall add the following data to the application file :


### a travel authorisation with limited territorial validity may be issued exceptionally , when the member state concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds , for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations notwithstanding the fact that the manual assessment process pursuant to article 22 is not yet completed or that a travel authorisation has been refused , annulled or revoked . ### where a travel authorisation would otherwise need to be refused , a travel authorisation with limited territorial validity may be issued exceptionally , when the member state concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds , for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations notwithstanding the fact that the manual assessment process pursuant to article 22 is not yet completed or that a travel authorisation has been refused , annulled or revoked .


### for the purposes of paragraph 1 , the applicant may apply for a travel authorisation with limited territorial validity to the member state to which he or she intends to travel . he or she and shall indicate the humanitarian grounds , the reasons of national interest or the international obligations in his or her application . ### in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 , the applicant may be requested to provide additional information or documentation in relation to the grounds for a possible travel authorisation with limited territorial validity .


### a secure internet access to the carrier gateway , including the possibility to use mobile technical solutions , referred to in article 6 shall allow carriers to proceed with the consultation referred to in paragraph 1 prior to the boarding of a passenger . for this purpose , the carrier shall be permitted to consult the etias central system using the data contained in the machine readable zone of the travel document . ### secure access to the carrier gateway , including the possibility to use mobile technical solutions , referred to in article 6 shall allow carriers to proceed with the consultation referred to in paragraph 1 prior to the boarding of a passenger . for this purpose , the carrier shall be permitted to consult the etias central system using the data contained in the machine readable zone of the travel document . the carrier gateway shall filter out and route only relevant passenger information to the etias central system .


### an authentification scheme , reserved exclusively for carriers , shall be set up in order to allow access to the carrier gateway for the purposes of paragraph 2 to the duly authorised members of the carriers ' staff . the authentification scheme shall be adopted by the commission by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 79 . ### an authentification scheme , reserved exclusively for carriers , shall be set up in order to allow access to the carrier gateway for the purposes of paragraph 2 to the duly authorised members of the carriers ' staff . the authentification scheme shall be adopted by the commission by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 79 . the authentication scheme shall be based on information security risk management and data protection by design and by default .


### the details of the fall - back procedures shall be laid down in an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 79 . ### the details of the fall - back procedures shall be laid down in an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 79 . such procedures shall take into account information security risk management and data protection by design and by default .


### in both scenarios , the member state’s competent authorities for carrying out checks at external border crossing points shall follow their national contingency plans . ### in the two cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the authorities competent for carrying out checks at external border crossing points in accordance with regulation 2016 / 399 shall be temporarily authorised to derogate from the obligation to consult the etias central system as referred to in article 41 and the provisions regarding the travel authorisation referred to in article 6 , article 8 and of regulation 2016 / 399 shall temporarily not apply .


### the competent authorities shall submit a reasoned electronic request for consultation of a specific set of data stored in the etias central system to the central access points referred to in article 8 . where consultation of data referred to in article 15 and to is sought , the reasoned electronic request shall include a justification of the necessity to consult those specific data . ### the designated authorities shall submit a reasoned electronic request for consultation of a specific set of data stored in the etias central system to the central access points referred to in article 43 . where consultation of data referred to in article 15 and to is sought , the reasoned electronic request shall include a justification of the necessity to consult those specific data .


### each member state shall ensure prior to accessing etias central system that according to its national law and procedural law a request for consultation undergoes an independent , efficient and timely verification whether the conditions referred to in article 45 are fulfilled , including whether any request for consultation of data referred to in article 15 and to is justified . ### prior to accessing etias central system , the central access point shall verify whether the conditions referred to in article 45 are fulfilled , including whether any request for consultation of data referred to in article 15 and to is justified .


### if the conditions referred to in article 45 are fulfilled , the central access point shall process the requests . the data stored in the etias central system accessed by the central access point shall be transmitted to the contact points referred to in article 43 in such a way as to not compromise the security of the data . ### if the verification referred to in paragraph 2 of this article concludes that the conditions referred to in article 45 are fulfilled , the central access point shall process the requests . the data stored in the etias central system accessed by the central access point shall be transmitted to the contact points referred to in article 43 in such a way as to not compromise the security of the data .


### in an exceptional case of urgency , where there is a need to immediately obtain personal data necessary for preventing the commission of a serious crime or for prosecuting its perpetrators , the central access point shall process the request immediately and without the independent verification provided in paragraph 2 . an ex post independent verification shall take place without undue delay after the processing of the request , including whether an exceptional case of urgency actually existed . ### where it is essential to immediately obtain the personal data necessary for preventing an act of terrorism or an imminent risk associated with the commission of a serious criminal offence or for prosecuting its perpetrators , the central access point shall process the request immediately and without the verification provided in paragraph 2 . an ex - post independent verification shall take place without undue delay after the processing of the request .


### reasonable grounds exist to consider that the consultation of data stored in the etias central system may substantially contribute to the prevention , detection or investigation of any of the criminal offences in question , in particular where there is a substantiated suspicion that the suspect , perpetrator or victim of a terrorist offence or other serious criminal offence falls under the category of third country nationals covered by this regulation ; ### evidence or reasonable grounds exist to consider that the consultation of data stored in the etias central system will substantially contribute to the prevention , detection or investigation of any of the serious criminal offences in question , in particular where there is a substantiated suspicion that the suspect , perpetrator or victim of a terrorist offence or other serious criminal offence falls under the category of third country nationals covered by this regulation ;


### reasonable grounds exist to consider that the consultation may substantially contribute to the prevention , detection or investigation of any of the criminal offences in question ; ### evidence or reasonable grounds exist to consider that the consultation will substantially contribute to the prevention , detection or investigation of any of the serious criminal offences in question ;


### consultation of the etias central system shall , in the event of a hit with data stored in an application file , give access to the data referred to in article 15 to and to as well as to the data entered in the application file in respect to the issuing , refusal , revocation or annulment of a travel authorisation in accordance with articles 33 and 37 . access to the data referred to in article 15 and in to as stored in the application file shall only be given if consultation of that data was explicitly requested by europol . ### consultation of the etias central system shall , in the event of a hit with data stored in an application file , give access to the data referred to in article 15 to and to as well as to the data entered in the application file in respect to the issuing , refusal , revocation or annulment of a travel authorisation in accordance with articles 33 and 37 . access to the data referred to in article 15 and in to as stored in the application file shall only be given if consultation of that data was explicitly requested by europol . consultation of the etias central system shall not give access to data concerning education referred to in article 15 or on whether or not the applicant may pose a public health risk as referred to in article 15 .


### [ regulation 2016 / 679 ] shall apply to the processing of personal data by the etias national units . ### [ regulation 2016 / 679 ] shall apply to the processing of personal data by the etias national units , the border guards competent for carrying out border checks and the migration authorities .


### [ regulation 2016 / 679 ] shall apply to the processing of personal data by the etias national units . ### where those activities fall within its scope , [ regulation 2016 / 679 ] shall apply to the processing of personal data by the etias national units .


### [ directive 2016 / 680 ] shall apply to the processing by member states designated authorities for the purposes of article 1 . ### where those activities fall within its scope , [ directive 2016 / 680 ] shall apply to the processing by member states designated authorities for the purposes of article 1 .


### deny unauthorised persons access to the secure website that carries out operations in accordance with the purposes of the etias ; ### deny unauthorised persons access to the secure website ;


### ensure that persons authorised to access the etias information system have access only to the data covered by their access authorisation , by means of individual user identities and confidential access modes only ; ### ensure that persons authorised to access the etias information system have access only to the data covered by their access authorisation , by means of individual and unique user identities and confidential access modes only ;


### right of information , access , correction and erasure ### right of information , access , rectification , restriction , blocking and erasure


### without prejudice to the right of information in articles 11 and 12 of regulation 45 / 2001 , applicants whose data are stored in the etias central system shall be informed , at the time their data are collected , on the procedures for exercising the rights under articles 13 , 14 , 15 and 16 of regulation 45 / 2001 and on the contact details of the data protection officer of the european border and coast guard agency , of the european data protection supervisor and of the national supervisory authority of the responsible member state . ### without prejudice to the right of information in articles 11 and 12 of regulation 45 / 2001 , applicants whose data are stored in the etias central system shall be informed , at the time their data are collected , on the procedures for exercising the rights under articles 13 , 14 , 15 and 16 of regulation 45 / 2001 and articles 15 , 16 , 17 and 18 of regulation 2016 / 679 and on the contact details of the data protection officer of the european border and coast guard agency , of the european data protection supervisor and of the national supervisory authority of the responsible member state .


### in order to exercise their rights under articles 13 , 14 , 15 and 16 of regulation 45 / 2001 and article 15 , 16 , 17 and 18 of [ regulation 2016 / 679 ] any applicant shall have the right to address him or herself to the etias central unit or to the etias national unit responsible for the application , 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 article 15 , 16 , 17 and 18 of [ regulation 2016 / 679 ] any applicant shall have the right to address him or herself to the etias central unit or to the etias national unit responsible for the application , who shall examine and reply to the request within 14 days .


### where following an examination it is found that the data stored in the etias central system are factually inaccurate or have been recorded unlawfully , the etias central unit or the etias national unit of the responsible member state for the application shall correct or delete these data in the etias central system . ### where following an examination it is found that the data stored in the etias central system are factually inaccurate or have been recorded unlawfully , the etias central unit or the etias national unit of the responsible member state for the application shall correct or delete these data in the etias central system without delay .


### supervision by the national supervisory authority ### supervision by the national supervisory authorities


### 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 etias , 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 in the framework of their responsibilities to ensure coordinated supervision of etias . this includes close cooperation 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 etias , or in the context of questions raised by one or more national supervisory authorities on the implementation and interpretation of this regulation .


### in cases referred to under paragraph 1 , the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities competent for data protection supervision may , each acting within the scope of their respective competences , exchange relevant information , assist each other in carrying out audits and inspections , examine difficulties over the interpretation or application of this regulation , study problems related to the exercise of independent supervision or 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 data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities competent for data protection supervision shall , each acting within the scope of their respective competences , exchange relevant information , assist each other in carrying out audits and inspections , examine difficulties over the interpretation or application of this regulation , study problems related to the exercise of independent supervision or 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 records referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be used only to check the admissibility of the request , monitor the lawfulness of data processing and to ensure data integrity and security . only records containing non - personal data may be used for the monitoring and evaluation referred to in article 81 . the european data protection supervisor and the competent supervisory authorities responsible for monitoring the lawfulness of the data processing and data integrity and security shall have access to those records at their request for the purpose of fulfilling their duties . the authority responsible for checking the admissibility of the request shall also have access to those records for this purpose . other than for such purposes , personal data , as well as the records of the consultation requests of data stored in the etias central system shall be erased in all national and europol files after a period of one month , unless those data and records are required for the purposes of the specific ongoing criminal investigation for which they were requested by a member state or by europol . ### the records referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be used only to check the admissibility of the request , monitor the lawfulness of data processing and to ensure data integrity and security . the european data protection supervisor and the competent supervisory authorities responsible for monitoring the lawfulness of the data processing and data integrity and security shall have access to those records at their request for the purpose of fulfilling their duties . the authority responsible for checking the admissibility of the request shall also have access to those logs for this purpose . other than for such purposes , personal data , as well as the records of the consultation requests of data stored in the etias central system shall be erased in all national and europol files after a period of one month , unless those data and records are required for the purposes of the specific ongoing criminal investigation for which they were requested by a member state or by europol . only records containing non - personal data may be used for the monitoring and evaluation referred to in article 81 .


### that decisions on applications must be notified to the applicant , that such decisions must state , where relevant , the reasons for refusal on which they are based and that applicants whose applications are refused have a right to appeal , with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , including the competent authority , as well as the time limit for lodging an appeal ; ### that applicants are responsible for the authenticity , completeness , correctness and reliability of the data submitted and of the veracity and reliability of the statements made , that decisions on applications must be notified to the applicant , that such decisions must state , where relevant , the reasons for refusal on which they are based and that applicants whose applications are refused have a right to appeal , with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , including the competent authority , as well as the time limit for lodging an appeal ;


### the commission shall , in cooperation with the etias central unit , and the member states , accompany the start of the etias operation with an information campaign , to inform third country nationals falling within the scope of this regulation of their travel authorisation requirement to be in possession of a valid travel authorisation for crossing the external borders . ### the commission shall , in cooperation with the etias central unit , the member states , their embassies to the third countries falling within the scope of this regulation , and the union delegations in those countries , launch , well in advance before the start of the etias operation , an information campaign to inform third country nationals falling within the scope of this regulation of their travel authorisation requirement to be in possession of a valid travel authorisation for crossing the external borders .


### the commission shall , in cooperation with the etias central unit , and the member states , accompany the start of the etias operation with an information campaign , to inform third country nationals falling within the scope of this regulation of their travel authorisation requirement to be in possession of a valid travel authorisation for crossing the external borders . ### the commission shall , in cooperation with the european external action service , the etias central unit , the supervisory authorities , the european data protection supervisor and the member states , accompany the start of the etias operation with an information campaign , to inform third country nationals falling within the scope of this regulation of their requirement to be in possession of a valid travel authorisation for crossing the external borders . such information campaigns shall be conducted regularly .


### the infrastructures supporting the public website , the mobile app and the carrier gateway shall be hosted in eu - lisa ' sites or in commission sites . these infrastructures shall be geographically distributed to provide the functionalities laid down in this regulation in accordance with the conditions of security , availability , quality and speed laid down in paragraph 3 . ### the infrastructures supporting the public website , the mobile app , the facilities and the carrier gateway shall be hosted in eu - lisa ' sites or in commission sites . these infrastructures shall be geographically distributed to provide the functionalities laid down in this regulation in accordance with the conditions of security , availability , quality and speed laid down in paragraph 3 .


### the development shall consist of the elaboration and implementation of the technical specifications , testing and overall project coordination . ### the development shall consist of the elaboration and implementation of the technical specifications , testing and overall project coordination . eu - lisa shall perform and maintain an information security risk assessment and follow the principles of data protection by design and by default .


### following the entry into operations of the etias , eu - lisa shall be responsible for the technical management of the central system and the national uniform interfaces . it shall ensure , in cooperation with the member states , at all times the best available technology , subject to a cost - benefit analysis . eu - lisa shall also be responsible for the technical management of the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national uniform interfaces as well as for the public website , the mobile app for mobile devices , the email service , the secure account service , the carrier gateway , the web service and the software to process the applications referred to in article 6 . ### following the entry into operations of the etias , eu - lisa shall be responsible for the technical management of the central system and the national uniform interfaces . it shall ensure , in cooperation with the member states , at all times the best available technology , subject to a cost - benefit analysis . eu - lisa shall also be responsible for the technical management of the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national uniform interfaces as well as for the public website , the mobile app for mobile devices , the facilities , the email service , the secure account service , the carrier gateway , the web service and the software to process the applications referred to in article 6 .


### following the entry into operations of the etias , eu - lisa shall be responsible for the technical management of the central system and the national uniform interfaces . it shall ensure , in cooperation with the member states , at all times the best available technology , subject to a cost - benefit analysis . eu - lisa shall also be responsible for the technical management of the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national uniform interfaces as well as for the public website , the mobile app for mobile devices , the email service , the secure account service , the carrier gateway , the web service and the software to process the applications referred to in article 6 . ### following the entry into operations of the etias , eu - lisa shall be responsible for the technical management of the central system and the national uniform interfaces . it shall ensure , in cooperation with the member states , that at all times the best available technology , subject to a cost - benefit analysis , is used . eu - lisa shall also be responsible for the technical management of the communication infrastructure between the central system and the national uniform interfaces as well as for the public website , the mobile app for mobile devices , the email service , the secure account service , the carrier gateway , the web service and the software to process the applications referred to in article 6 .


### without prejudice to article 17 of the staff regulations of officials of the european union , eu - lisa shall apply appropriate rules of professional secrecy or other equivalent duties of confidentiality to its entire staff required to work with data stored in the etias central system . this obligation shall also apply after such staff leave office or employment or after the termination of their activities . ### without prejudice to article 17 of the staff regulations of officials of the european union , eu - lisa shall apply appropriate rules of professional secrecy or other equivalent duties of confidentiality to its entire staff including those of contractors required to work with data stored in the etias central system . this obligation shall also apply after such staff leave office or employment or after the termination of their activities .


### eu - lisa shall also perform tasks related to providing training on the technical use of the etias information system . ### eu - lisa shall also perform tasks related to providing training on the technical use of the etias information system and on measures to improve the quality of etias data .


### the setting up and operation of the etias central unit ; ### the setting up and operation of the etias central unit and its information security ;


### before being authorised to process data recorded in the etias central system , the staff of the etias central unit having a right to access the etias central system shall be given appropriate training about data security and data protection rules , in particular on relevant fundamental rights . ### before being authorised to process data recorded in the etias central system , the staff of the etias central unit having a right to access the etias central system shall be given appropriate training about data security and data protection rules , in particular on relevant fundamental rights . they shall also follow training offered by eu - lisa on the technical use of the etias information system and on measures to improve the quality of etias data .


### before being authorised to process data recorded in the etias central system , the staff of the etias national units having a right to access the etias information system shall be given appropriate training about data security and data protection rules , in particular on relevant fundamental rights . ### before being authorised to process data recorded in the etias central system , the staff of the etias national units having a right to access the etias information system shall be given appropriate training about data security and data protection rules , in particular on relevant fundamental rights . they shall also follow training offered by eu - lisa on the technical use of the etias information system and on measures to improve the quality of etias data .


### during this six month period , the border guards shall inform third country nationals subject to the travel authorisation requirement crossing the external borders of the requirement to have a valid travel authorisation from the expiry of the six month period . for this purpose , the border guards shall distribute a common leaflet to this category of travellers . ### during this six month period , the border guards as well as the diplomatic representations of member states and union delegations to the countries falling within the scope of this regulation , shall inform third country nationals subject to the travel authorisation requirement crossing the external borders of the requirement to have a valid travel authorisation from the expiry of the six month period . for this purpose , the border guards shall distribute a common leaflet to this category of travellers . such leaflet shall also be made available at the member states ' embassies and union delegations to the countries falling within the scope of this regulation .


### nationalities , sex and date of birth of the applicant ; ### nationalities , sex and year of birth of the applicant ;


### at the end of each year , statistical data shall be compiled in the form of quarterly statistics for that year . ### at the end of each year , statistical data shall be compiled in the form of an annual report for that year . the report shall be published and transmitted to the european parliament , to the council , to the commission , to the european data protection supervisor , to the european border and coast guard agency and to the supervisory authorities .


### the costs incurred in connection with the development of the etias information system , the integration of the existing national border infrastructure and the connection to the national uniform interface as well as by hosting the national uniform interface , the set - up of the etias central and national units and the operation of the etias shall be borne by the general budget of the union . ### the costs incurred in connection with the development of the etias information system , the integration of the existing national border infrastructure and the connection to the national uniform interface as well as by hosting the national uniform interface , the set - up of the etias central and national units , the maintenance and operation of the etias , including the costs of staff of the etias national units , shall be borne by the general budget of the union .


### the etias central unit and the member states shall notify eu - lisa of the competent authorities referred to in article 11 which have access to the etias information system . ### the etias central unit and the member states shall notify the commission and eu - lisa of the competent authorities referred to in article 11 which have access to the etias information system .


### the commission shall make the information notified pursuant to paragraph 1 available to the member states and the public by a constantly updated public website . ### the commission shall publish the information notified pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 in the official journal of the european union . where there are amendments thereto , the commission shall publish once a year an updated consolidated version of this information . the commission shall maintain a constantly updated public website containing this information .


### the impact , effectiveness and efficiency of the etias performance and its working practices in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks ; ### the impact , effectiveness and efficiency of the etias performance , including the etias central unit and etias national units , and its working practices in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks ;


### the commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the european parliament and the council . ### the commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the european parliament , the council , the european data protection supervisor and the european agency for fundamental rights .


### the rule of law is a prerequisite for the protection of the other fundamental values on which the union is founded , such as freedom , democracy , equality and respect for human rights . respect for the rule of law is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and for fundamental rights : there can be no democracy and respect for fundamental rights without respect for the rule of law and vice versa . ### the rule of law is a prerequisite for the protection of the other fundamental values on which the union is founded , such as freedom , democracy , equality and respect for human rights . respect for the rule of law is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and for fundamental rights : there can be no democracy and respect for fundamental rights without respect for the rule of law and vice versa . deterioration of the rule of law in one member state negatively affects the rule of law in the union as a whole .


### the following may , in particular , be considered generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law , ### the following shall be considered generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law ,


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice , and stimulates young people ' s interest in the common european project .


### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . ### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and logistic post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience .


### “participant” means a young person who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation ; ### “participant” means a person aged 18 - 30 , who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation ;


### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ; ### “solidarity project” means a local , regional or cross - border initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ;


### the objective of the european solidarity corps is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe , supporting communities and responding to societal challenges . ### the objective of the european solidarity corps is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe , supporting local and regional communities and responding to societal challenges .


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including comprehensive training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ;


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 294 200 00033 in current prices supplemented by contributions from : __________________ 33 this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1a is supplemented by contributions from :


### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . ### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . the application and distribution of funding should be carried out in the way that will ensure an effective and swift response to the societal challenges .


### at the latest six months after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation . ### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , at the latest six months after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation .


### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules . ### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall be proportionate and adequate and give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules , taking into consideration the simplification requirements and , therefore , not imposing additional burdens on participating organisations . furthermore , in order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries , lump - sums , unit costs or flat rate funding shall be used to the fullest extent possible .


### the electricity sector in the union is undergoing a profound transformation , characterised by more decentralised markets with more players , better interlinked systems and a higher proportion of renewable energy . in response , directive xxx / regulation xxx [ reference to the proposed electricity directive and electricity regulation ] aim to upgrade the legal framework governing the union ' s internal electricity market , so as to ensure that markets and networks function in an optimal manner , to the benefit of businesses and consumers . ### the electricity sector in the union is undergoing a profound transformation , characterised by more decentralised markets with more players , better although still insufficiently interlinked systems and a higher proportion of renewable energy . in response , directive xxx / regulation xxx [ reference to the proposed electricity directive and electricity regulation ] aim to upgrade the legal framework governing the union ' s internal electricity market , so as to ensure that markets and networks function in an optimal manner , to the benefit of businesses and consumers .


### well - functioning markets and systems are the best guarantee of security of supply . however , even where markets and systems function well , the risk of an electricity crisis can never be excluded . the consequences of crisis situations often extend beyond national borders . even where incidents start locally their effects can rapidly spread across borders . some extreme circumstances , such as a cold spell , a heat wave or a cyber - attack , may affect entire regions at the same time . ### well - functioning markets and systems and an increase in interconnection capacities between member states are the best guarantee of security of supply . however , even where markets and systems function well and are interconnected , the risk of an electricity crisis can never be excluded . the consequences of crisis situations often extend beyond national borders . even where incidents start locally their effects can rapidly spread across borders . some extreme circumstances , such as a cold spell , a heat wave or a cyber - attack , may affect entire regions at the same time .


### as stated in the [ proposed electricity regulation ] , the regional operational centres should regularly assess relevant risks as they are entrusted with the operational management of such situations . to ensure that they can carry out their tasks effectively and act in close cooperation with relevant national authorities with a view to preventing and mitigating larger - scale incidents , the regional cooperation required under this regulation should build on the regional cooperation structures used at technical level , namely the groups of member states sharing the same regional operational centre . ### as stated in the [ proposed electricity regulation ] , the regional coordination centres should regularly assess relevant risks as they are entrusted with the operational management of such situations . to ensure that they can carry out their tasks effectively and act in close cooperation with relevant national authorities with a view to preventing and mitigating larger - scale incidents , the regional cooperation required under this regulation should build on the regional cooperation structures used at technical level , namely the groups of member states sharing the same regional coordination centre .


### ' non - market measure ' means any supply - or demand - side measure deviating from market rules or commercial agreements , with a view to mitigate an electricity crisis ; ### ' non - market measure ' means any supply , network - or demand - side measure deviating from market rules or commercial agreements , with a view to mitigate an electricity crisis ;


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : two months after entry into force of this regulation ] , entso - e shall submit to the agency a proposal for a methodology for identifying the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios in a regional context . ### by [ opoce to insert exact date : two months after entry into force of this regulation ] , entso - e shall submit to the agency a proposal for a methodology for identifying the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios in a regional context . the methodology shall establish a precise procedure to be followed in the management and disclosure of sensitive information related to crisis scenarios in security of electricity supply .


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : ten months after entry into force of this regulation ] and on the basis of the methodology adopted pursuant to article 5 , entso - e shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios for each region . it may delegate tasks relating to the identification of regional crisis scenarios to the regional operational centres . ### ten months after the adopted methodology pursuant to article 5 , entso - e shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios for each region . it may delegate tasks relating to the identification of regional crisis scenarios to the regional operational centres .


### by [ opoce to insert exact date : ten months after entry into force of this regulation ] , member states shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios at the national level . ### ten months after the adopted methodology pursuant to article 5 , member states shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios at the national level .


### the methodology shall provide for a probabilistic approach and consider the regional and union wide context , including to the extent possible non - eu countries within synchronous areas of the union . ### the methodology shall provide for a probabilistic approach and consider the regional and union wide context , including the level of interconnection between member states and to the extent possible non - eu countries within synchronous areas of the union .


### on the basis of the regional and national electricity crisis scenarios identified pursuant to articles 6 and 7 , the competent authority of each member state shall establish a risk - preparedness plan , after consulting the electricity and gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial electricity customers and the national regulatory authority . ### on the basis of the regional and national electricity crisis scenarios identified pursuant to articles 6 and 7 , the competent authority of each member state shall establish a risk - preparedness plan , after consulting the electricity and gas undertakings , transmission and distribution system operators , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial electricity customers and the national regulatory authority .


### transaction curtailment including curtailment of already allocated cross - zonal capacity , limitation of provision of cross - zonal capacity for capacity allocation or limitation of provision of schedules shall only be initiated in compliance with the rules laid down in article 14 of electricity regulation [ proposed electricity regulation ] and the rules adopted to specify this provision . ### transaction curtailment including curtailment of already allocated cross - zonal capacity , limitation of provision of cross - zonal capacity for capacity allocation or limitation of provision of schedules shall only be initiated in compliance with the rules laid down in article 14 of electricity regulation [ proposed electricity regulation ] , article 72 of commission regulation 2015 / 1222 establishing guideline on capacity allocation and congestion management and the rules adopted to specify this provision .


### the economic impact of the electricity crisis and the impact of the measures taken on the electricity sector , in particular the volumes of energy non - served and the level of manual demand disconnection ; ### the economic impact of the electricity crisis , the impact of the measures taken on the electricity sector , in particular the volumes of energy non - served and the level of manual demand disconnection and the measures imposed on stakeholders such as power generators , suppliers and other relevant market participants ;


### the economic impact of the electricity crisis and the impact of the measures taken on the electricity sector , in particular the volumes of energy non - served and the level of manual demand disconnection ; ### the economic impact of the electricity crisis and the impact of the measures taken on the electricity sector , in particular the volumes of energy non - served , curtailment of available or allocated cross - zonal capacities , and the level of manual demand disconnection ;


### describe measures to mitigate electricity crisis situations , notably demand - side and supply - side measures , whilst indicating in which circumstances these measures can be used especially the trigger of each measure . where non - market measures are considered , they must be duly justified in light of the requirements set forth in article 15 ; ### describe measures to mitigate electricity crisis situations , notably demand - side , network - side and supply - side measures , whilst indicating in which circumstances these measures can be used especially the trigger of each measure . where non - market measures are considered , they must be duly justified in light of the requirements set forth in article 15 ;


### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future and the fiscal constraints on member states . this lack of investment slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness . ### the economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the union . investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007 . the union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future , of the fiscal constraints on member states and of the absence of a business - friendly regulatory environment . this lack of investment , which has been particularly severe in member state most affected by the crisis , slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation , long - term growth prospects and competitiveness .


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


### in order to cover the risks related to the eu guarantee to the eib , a guarantee fund should be established . the guarantee fund should be constituted by a gradual payment from the union budget . the guarantee fund should subsequently also receive revenues and repayments from projects that benefit from efsi support and amounts recovered from defaulting debtors where the guarantee fund has already honoured the guarantee to the eib . ### in order to cover the risks related to the eu guarantee to the eib , a guarantee fund should be established . the guarantee fund should be constituted by a gradual payment from the union budget . revenues and repayments from projects that benefit from efsi support and amounts recovered from defaulting debtors where the guarantee fund has already honoured the guarantee to the eib should be used to fund rail infrastructure grants in accordance with regulations nos 1316 / 2013 and 1315 / 2013 .