### the award criteria shall be linked to the subject matter of the concession , and shall not confer an unrestricted freedom of choice on the contracting authority or the contracting entity . those criteria shall ensure effective competition and shall be accompanied by requirements which allow the information provided by the tenderers to be effectively verified . contracting authorities and contracting entities shall verify effectively on the basis of the information and proof provided by the tenderers , whether the tenders meet the award criteria . ### the award criteria shall be linked to the subject matter of the concession , and may include environmental , social or innovation - related aspects , and , where appropriate , public policy grounds for the promotion of sustainable economic growth and social cohesion . those criteria shall ensure effective competition and shall be accompanied by requirements which allow the information provided by the tenderers to be effectively verified .


### any part of the contribution not used within the financial year covered by this contribution shall be spent on any reimbursable expenditure incurred by 31 december of year n + 2 . the remaining part of the contribution that is not spent within the n + 2 time limit shall be recovered in accordance with chapter 5 of part one . ### any part of the contribution not used within the financial year covered by this contribution shall be spent on any reimbursable expenditure incurred by 31 december of year n + 2 by the european political parties and political foundations formally affiliated with them , as specified under regulation no the remaining part of the contribution that is not spent within the n + 2 time limit shall be recovered in accordance with chapter 5 of part one .


### european political parties shall keep records , supporting documents , and other records pertinent to the contribution for five years following the submission of the final report and accounts referred to in article 204l . ### european political parties shall keep records , supporting documents , and other records pertinent to the contribution for five years following the submission of the annual final report and accounts referred to in article 204l .


### part a . feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be four times their energy content algae . biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste , but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives . biomass fraction of industrial waste . straw . animal manure and sewage sludge . palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches . tall oil pitch . crude glycerine . bagasse . grape marcs and wine lees . nut shells . husks . cobs bark , branches , leaves , saw dust and cutter shavings . part b . feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be twice their energy content used cooking oil . animal fats classified as category i and ii in accordance with ec / 1774 / 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by - products not intended for human consumption . non - food cellulosic material . ligno - cellulosic material except saw logs and veneer logs . ### feedstocks contributing towards the 2% target referred to in article 3 d are as followed . algae . biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste , but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives . biomass fraction of industrial waste . straw . animal manure and sewage sludge . palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches . tall oil pitch . crude glycerine . bagasse . grape marcs and wine lees . nut shells . husks . cobs bark , branches , leaves , saw dust and cutter shavings . used cooking oil . animal fats classified as category i and ii in accordance with ec / 1774 / 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by - products not intended for human consumption . non - food cellulosic material . ligno - cellulosic material except saw logs and veneer logs .


### the principle of the equality of union’s citizens shall allow each institution to adopt corrective measures following the observation of a long lasting and significant imbalance between nationalities among officials which is not justified by objective criteria . these corrective measures shall never result in recruitment criteria other than those based on merit . before such corrective measures are adopted , the appointing authority of the institution concerned shall adopt general provisions for giving effect to this paragraph in accordance with article 110 . ### the principle of the equality of union’s citizens shall allow each institution to adopt corrective measures following the observation of a long lasting and significant imbalance between nationalities among officials , taking into account the breakdown into each category and into each grade separately , which is not justified by objective criteria . these corrective measures shall never result in recruitment criteria other than those based on merit . before such corrective measures are adopted , the appointing authority of the institution concerned shall adopt general provisions for giving effect to this paragraph in accordance with article 110 .


### council directive 92 / 65 / eec of 13 july 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the community of animals , semen , ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific community rules referred to in annex a to directive 90 / 425 / eec establishes inter alia the animal health requirements applicable to trade in and imports of dogs , cats and ferrets , which are animals of species susceptible to rabies . because those species are also kept as pet animals and frequently moved for non - commercial purposes with their owner within and into the union , this regulation should lay down the animal health requirements applicable to the non - commercial movement of those species into member states . those species are listed in part a of annex i thereto . ### council directive 92 / 65 / eec of 13 july 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the community of animals , semen , ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific community rules referred to in annex a to directive 90 / 425 / eec establishes inter alia the animal health requirements applicable to trade in and imports of dogs , cats and ferrets , which are animals of species susceptible to rabies . because those species are also kept as pet animals that frequently accompany their owner or an authorised person for non - commercial purposes within and into the union , this regulation should lay down the animal health requirements applicable to the non - commercial movement of those species into member states . those species are listed in part a of annex i thereto .


### the list should further include all species of birds , except poultry falling within the scope of directive 92 / 65 / eec and council directive 2009 / 158 / ec of 30 november 2009 on animal health conditions governing intra - community trade in , and imports from third countries of , poultry and hatching eggs , and rodents and domestic rabbits . ### the list should further include all species of birds , except poultry falling within the scope of directive 92 / 65 / eec and council directive 2009 / 158 / ec of 30 november 2009 on animal health conditions governing intra - community trade in , and imports from third countries of , poultry and hatching eggs , and rodents and rabbits , except those intended for the production of food defined in annex 1 of regulation no 853 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin1 . _______ 1 oj l 139 , p . 55 .


### in order to make a clear distinction between the rules that apply to movements for non - commercial purposes and to trade in and imports into the union from third countries of dogs , cats and ferrets covered by the animal health requirements of directive 92 / 65 / eec , this regulation should not only define a pet animal but also the non - commercial movement of such animals as a movement which does not , either directly or indirectly , involve or aim at a financial gain or a transfer of ownership . ### in order to make a clear distinction between the rules that apply to movements for non - commercial purposes and to trade in and imports into the union from third countries of dogs , cats and ferrets covered by the animal health requirements of directive 92 / 65 / eec , this regulation should not only define a pet animal but also the non - commercial movement of such animals as a movement in which this pet animal accompanies its owner or an authorised person . experience has shown that it is not always possible for the pet animal to be in the immediate vicinity of the owner or authorised person at all times during such movements . in duly justified and documented situations the movement should be considered as being in the company of the owner or authorised person , if the movement of the pet animal is not interrupted for a period of more than five days .


### regulation no 998 / 2003 also provides that , for a transitional period , pet animals of the species listed in parts a and b of annex i thereto are to be regarded as identified when they bear either a clear readable tattoo or an electronic identification system . this regulation should therefore clarify the rules for the marking of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i , including the qualifications required for those who carry out the marking , after expiry of the transitional period on 3 july 2011 . ### regulation no 998 / 2003 also provides that , for a transitional period , pet animals of the species listed in parts a and b of annex i thereto are to be regarded as identified when they bear either a clear readable tattoo or an electronic identification system . this regulation should therefore clarify the rules for the marking of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i , including the qualifications required for those who carry out the marking , after expiry of the transitional period on 3 july 2011 . the marking methods to be used for birds should be those referred to in article 66 of commission regulation no 865 / 2006 of 4 may 2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of council regulation no 338 / 97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein1 . _________ 1oj l 166 , 19 . 6 . 2006 , p . 1 .


### regulation no 998 / 2003 also provides that , for a transitional period , pet animals of the species listed in parts a and b of annex i thereto are to be regarded as identified when they bear either a clear readable tattoo or an electronic identification system . this regulation should therefore clarify the rules for the marking of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i , including the qualifications required for those who carry out the marking , after expiry of the transitional period on 3 july 2011 . ### regulation no 998 / 2003 also provides that , for a transitional period , pet animals of the species listed in parts a and b of annex i thereto are to be regarded as identified when they bear either a clear readable tattoo or an electronic identification system . this regulation should therefore establish the rules for the marking of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i after expiry of the transitional period on 3 july 2011 .


### rabies vaccines administered to pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i before the age of three months may not induce protective immunity due to competition with maternal antibodies . consequently , vaccine manufacturers recommend not to vaccinate young animals before that age . therefore , in order to authorise the non - commercial movement of young animals of the species listed in part a of annex i not vaccinated against rabies , this regulation should establish certain precautionary measures to be taken and give the member states the possibility to authorise such movement into their territory when young animals comply with those measures . ### rabies vaccines administered to pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i before the age of three months may not induce protective immunity due to competition with maternal antibodies . consequently , vaccine manufacturers recommend not to vaccinate young animals before that age . therefore , in order to authorise the non - commercial movement of young animals of the species listed in part a of annex i not vaccinated , or vaccinated but not yet immunised , against rabies , this regulation should establish certain precautionary measures to be taken and give the member states the possibility to authorise such movement into their territory when young animals comply with those measures .


### in order to simplify the conditions for the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i between member states of equivalent favourable status with regard to rabies , this regulation should also provide for the possibility to adopt conditions for derogating from the anti - rabies vaccination requirement . such measures should be based on validated scientific information and applied proportionately to the risk to public or animal health associated with the non - commercial movement of those animals likely to be affected by rabies . they should include rules for the categorisation of member states or parts thereof , and procedures under which member states that require the application of the derogation should substantiate the rationale for such derogation on a continuous basis . it should also be provided that a list of member states categorised pursuant to the rules for the categorisation of member states or parts thereof is to be laid down in an implementing act to be adopted in accordance with this regulation . ### in order to simplify the conditions for the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i between member states of equivalent favourable status with regard to rabies and posing a negligibly low risk of introducing rabies , this regulation should also provide for the possibility to adopt conditions for derogating from the anti - rabies vaccination requirement . such measures should be based on validated scientific information and applied proportionately to the risk to public or animal health associated with the non - commercial movement of those animals likely to be affected by rabies . they should include rules for the categorisation of member states or parts thereof , and procedures under which member states that require the application of the derogation should substantiate the rationale for such derogation on a continuous basis . it should also be provided that a list of member states categorised pursuant to the rules for the categorisation of member states or parts thereof is to be laid down in an implementing act to be adopted in accordance with this regulation .


### countries and territories listed in section 2 of part b of annex ii to regulation no 998 / 2003 apply rules equivalent to those applied by member states while third countries and territories listed in part c of annex ii to that regulation comply with the criteria laid down in article 10 of that regulation . it should therefore be provided that those lists , without any substantial amendments being made to them , should be set out in an implementing act to be adopted within one year from the adoption of this regulation . however , this regulation should provide that the list of countries and territories set out in section 2 of part b and in part c of annex ii to regulation no 998 / 2003 should continue to apply for the purpose of this regulation until that implementing act enters into force . ### countries and territories listed in section 2 of part b of annex ii to regulation no 998 / 2003 apply rules equivalent to those applied by member states while third countries and territories listed in part c of annex ii to that regulation comply with the criteria laid down in article 10 of that regulation . it should therefore be provided that those lists , without any substantial amendments being made to them , should be set out in a delegated act to be adopted within 18 months of the entry into force of this regulation .


### therefore , in order for the member states to verify compliance with the rules laid down in this regulation and to take the necessary action , this regulation should require the person accompanying the pet animal to present the required identification document at the time of any non - commercial movement or entry into a member state and provide for targeted or random documentary and identity checks on pet animals moving for non - commercial purposes into a member state from another member state . it should also require member states to carry out systematic documentary and identity checks at designated entry points on pet animals moving for non - commercial purposes into a member state from third countries or territories . those checks should take account of the relevant principles of regulation no 882 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law , animal health and welfare rules . ### therefore , in order for the member states to verify compliance with the rules laid down in this regulation and to take the necessary action , this regulation should require the person accompanying the pet animal to present the required identification document at the time of any non - commercial movement or entry into a member state and provide for targeted or random documentary and identity checks on pet animals moving for non - commercial purposes into a member state from another member state . it should also require member states to carry out systematic documentary and identity checks at designated entry points on pet animals moving for non - commercial purposes into a member state from third countries or territories . those checks should take account of the relevant principles of regulation no 882 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law , animal health and welfare rules . in order to be able to use the date of these checks to determine the period of validity of the identification document for further movements within the union , member states should be required to record proof of the checks in the identification document .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation with respect to the list of member states or parts thereof categorised in accordance with the conditions for derogating from certain conditions applicable to the non - commercial movement between member states of equivalent status with regard to rabies of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i and with the rules concerning preventive health measures against diseases and infections other than rabies and the lists of third countries or territories for the purpose of derogating from certain non - commercial movement conditions , the model for the identification documents that are to accompany pet animals of the species listed in annex i being moved for non - commercial purposes into a member state from another member state or from a third country or territory , safeguard measures in the event of the occurrence or spread of rabies , and the uniform application of information requirements , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation with respect to the list of member states or parts thereof categorised in accordance with the conditions for derogating from certain conditions applicable to the non - commercial movement between member states of equivalent status with regard to rabies of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i and with the rules concerning preventive health measures against diseases and infections other than rabies and the lists of third countries or territories for the purpose of derogating from certain non - commercial movement conditions , the model for the identification documents that are to accompany pet animals of the species listed in annex i being moved for non - commercial purposes into a member state from another member state or from a third country or territory , safeguard measures in the event of the occurrence or spread of rabies , disease or infection , and the uniform application of information requirements , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### the commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the list of third countries or territories for the purpose of derogating from certain non - commercial movement conditions and regarding safeguard measures in the event of the occurrence or spread of rabies , where , in duly justified cases , related to animal and public health , imperative grounds of urgency so require . ### the commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the list of third countries or territories for the purpose of derogating from certain non - commercial movement conditions and regarding safeguard measures in the event of the occurrence or spread of rabies , disease or infection , where , in duly justified cases , related to animal and public health , imperative grounds of urgency so require .


### this regulation shall apply to the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in annex i into a member state from another member state or from a third country or territory . ### this regulation shall apply to the non - commercial movement of pet animals into a member state from another member state or from a third country or territory .


### ' non - commercial movement ' means any movement which does not , either directly or indirectly , involve or aim at a financial gain or a transfer of ownership ; ### ' non - commercial movement ' means any movement which does not , either directly or indirectly , involve or aim at a financial gain or a transfer of ownership ; this point does not apply to animals listed in part b of annex i ;


### ' non - commercial movement ' means any movement which does not , either directly or indirectly , involve or aim at a financial gain or a transfer of ownership ; ### ' non - commercial movement ' means any movement which does not aim either at the sale of a pet animal or the transfer of ownership of the pet animal ;


### ‘ pet animal’ means an animal of the species listed in annex i accompanying for the purposes of a non - commercial movement its owner , or a natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner , and which remains during such non - commercial movement under the responsibility of the owner or such person ; ### ‘ pet animal’ means an animal of the species listed in annex i accompanying for the purposes of a non - commercial movement its owner or an authorised person , and which remains during such non - commercial movement under the responsibility of the owner or the authorised person ;


### ‘ owner’ means a natural person who owns and possesses the pet animal ; ### ‘ owner’ means a natural person who has a pet animal and is indicated as the owner in the identification document ;


### ‘ identification document’ means any document enabling the pet animal to be clearly identified and its health status to be checked for compliance with this regulation ; ### ‘ identification document’ means the document enabling the pet animal to be clearly identified and its health status to be checked for compliance with this regulation and which has been compiled in accordance with the provisions of this regulation ;


### ‘ travellers’ point of entry’ means any check - in area designated by member states for the purposes of article 36 . ### ‘ travellers’ point of entry’ means any area designated by member states for the purposes of checking in article 36 .


### comply with the preventive health measures for diseases or infections other than rabies , where necessary under article 18 of this regulation , or adopted pursuant to the second subparagraph of article 5 of regulation no 998 / 2003 ; ### comply with the preventive health measures for diseases or infections other than rabies , where necessary , under article 18 of this regulation ;


### comply with the preventive health measures for diseases or infections other than rabies , where necessary : ### comply with the preventive health measures for diseases or infections other than rabies , where necessary , under article 18 of this regulation or


### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 20 . ### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 22a .


### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 24 . ### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 26a .


### by way of derogation from article 5 , member states may authorise the non - commercial movement of pet animals which are less than three months old and not vaccinated against rabies , provided that they are accompanied by their identification document duly completed and issued in accordance with article 20 , and either : ### by way of derogation from article 5 , member states may authorise the non - commercial movement into their territory of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i , which


### the owner or a natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner provides proof that they have remained in their place of birth without any contact with wild animals of susceptible species likely to have been exposed to rabies , or ### are less than 12 weeks old and have not yet received an anti - rabies vaccination ; or


### they are accompanied by their mother , on whom they still depend , and it has been documented that their mother received before their birth an anti - rabies vaccination which complied with the validity requirements set out in annex iv . ### are between 12 and 16 weeks old and have received an anti - rabies vaccination , but do not yet meet the requirements of annex iv , point 2 .


### by way of derogation from article 5 , the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i not vaccinated against rabies may be authorised between member states or parts thereof which are free of rabies provided they comply with specific conditions . in order to ensure that the necessary measures are in place for the appropriate authorisation of non - commercial movements under this derogation , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 41 concerning those specific conditions for the authorisation of such non - commercial movements . ### by way of derogation from article 5 , the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i not vaccinated against rabies may be authorised between member states or geographically definable parts thereof which are free of rabies , or in which there is a negligibly low risk of introducing rabies , provided they comply with specific conditions . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 41 concerning those specific conditions for the authorisation of such non - commercial movements .


### the specific conditions for the authorisation laid down in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be based on adequate , reliable and validated scientific information concerning an assessment of the health status regarding rabies in member states or parts thereof and applied proportionately to the risks to public or animal health associated with the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i likely to be affected by rabies . ### the delegated acts shall be based on adequate , reliable and validated scientific information concerning an assessment of the health status regarding rabies in member states or parts thereof collected using historic and current data concerning their rabies status and on their surveillance and reporting systems with regard to rabies ; and b ) a proportionate analysis of the risks to public or animal health associated with the non - commercial movement of pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i likely to be affected by rabies .


### they are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued : ### they are accompanied by a duly completed individual or collective identification document issued :


### by way of derogation from article 10 , member states may authorise the non - commercial movement into their territory of pet animals which are less than three months old and not vaccinated against rabies from third countries or territories listed in the implementing acts adopted pursuant to article 13 , provided that they are accompanied by their identification document duly completed and issued in accordance with article 24 , and either : ### by way of derogation from article 10 , member states may authorise the non - commercial movement into their territory of pet animals from third countries or territories listed in the implementing acts adopted pursuant to article 13 , which


### however , the subsequent non - commercial movement into another member state of those pet animals shall be prohibited , except where they are moved in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 5 . ### however , the subsequent non - commercial movement into another member state of those pet animals shall be prohibited , except where they are moved in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 5 or this has been approved in accordance with article 6 .


### by way of derogation from article 10 , the antibody titration test shall not be required for pet animals which are being moved into a member state : ### by way of derogation from article 10 , the antibody titration test shall not be required for pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i which are being moved into a member state from a third country or territory that features in the list established in accordance with article 13 :


### either directly from a third country or territory listed in the implementing acts adopted pursuant to article 13 or following residency exclusively in one or more of those third countries or territories , or ### either directly or following residency exclusively in one or more of those third countries or territories , or


### from a third country or territory listed in the implementing acts adopted pursuant to article 13 after transit through third countries or territories other than those listed in the implementing acts adopted pursuant to article 13 , provided that the owner or a natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner provides proof that during such transit , the pet animals have had no contact with species susceptible to rabies and remain secured within a means of transport or within the perimeter of an international airport . ### after transit through other third countries or territories , provided that the owner or authorised person provides proof by means of a written declaration that during such transit the pet animals have had no contact with animals of species susceptible to rabies and remain secured within a means of transport or within the perimeter of an international airport .


### establishment of a list of third countries or territories for the purpose of article 12 ### establishment of a list of third countries or territories


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , by [ date to be inserted : one year after entry into force of this regulation ] adopt a list of third countries or territories which have demonstrated that they apply rules equivalent to those laid down in chapter ii , this chapter and section 2 of chapter vi for animals of species listed in part a of annex i . ### the commission shall , pursuant to article 41 , by . . . * , adopt delegated acts laying down a list of third countries or territories which have demonstrated that they apply rules equivalent to those laid down in section 1 of chapter ii , this chapter and section 2 of chapter vi for animals of species listed in part a of annex 1 and , if necessary , to the provisions that have been adopted on the basis of these rules . ___ * date of application of this regulation in accordance with article 47 .


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , by [ date to be inserted : one year after entry into force of this regulation ] adopt a list of third countries or territories which have demonstrated that for animals of species listed in part a of annex i , they meet at least the following criteria : ### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , by . . . * adopt a list of third countries or territories which have demonstrated that for animals of species listed in part a of annex i , they meet at least the following criteria : ___ * date of application of this regulation in accordance with article 47 .


### where such pet animal is marked with a transponder that does not comply with the technical requirements set out in annex iii , the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner shall provide the means necessary for reading that transponder at the time of any verification of identity provided for in article 20 , article 24 , article 35 and article 36 . ### where such pet animal is marked with a transponder that does not comply with the technical requirements set out in annex iii , the owner or the authorised person shall provide the means necessary for reading that transponder at the time of any verification of identity provided for in article 20 , article 24 , article 35 and article 36 .


### the date of blood sampling for the rabies antibody titration test in the case provided for in article 27 ; ### the date of blood sampling for the rabies antibody titration test ;


### other relevant information regarding the description and the health status of the animal . ### other relevant information regarding the description of the health status of the animal .


### other relevant information regarding the description and the health status of the animal ### other relevant information regarding the description of the health status of the animal


### by way of derogation from article 22 , member states shall authorise the non - commercial movement into a member state from another member state of pet animals accompanied by the identification document issued for the purposes of article 10 : in accordance with article 24 ; in the format provided for in article 26 . ### by way of derogation from article 20a , member states shall authorise the non - commercial movement into a member state from another member state of pet animals accompanied by the identification document issued for the purposes of article 10 : in accordance with article 26a ; in the format provided for in article 24a .


### the name and address of the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner ; ### the name , address and signature of the owner or the authorised person ;


### the identification document referred to in article 14 shall be supplemented by a written declaration signed by the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner stating that the pet animal is moved into the union for non - commercial purposes . ### the individual or collective identification document referred to in article 14 shall be supplemented by a written declaration signed by the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner stating that the pet animal is moved into the union for non - commercial purposes .


### the identification document referred to in article 14 shall be supplemented by a written declaration signed by the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner stating that the pet animal is moved into the union for non - commercial purposes . ### the identification document referred to in article 14 shall be supplemented by a written declaration signed by the owner or the authorised person stating that the pet animal is moved into the union for non - commercial purposes .


### the identification document referred to in article 10 shall be supplemented by a written declaration signed by the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner stating that the pet animal is moved into the union for non - commercial purposes . ### the identification document referred to in article 10 shall be supplemented by a written declaration signed by the owner or the authorised person stating that the pet animal is moved into the union for non - commercial purposes .


### by way of derogation from article 26 , member states shall authorise the non - commercial movement of pet animals accompanied by the identification document in the format provided for in article 22 where : ### by way of derogation from article 24a , member states shall authorise the non - commercial movement of pet animals accompanied by the identification document in the format provided for in article 20a where :


### such pet animals enter a member state , after temporary movement to or transit through a third country or territory from a member state , and a veterinarian authorised by the competent authority has documented that before the pet animals left the union they had : ### such pet animals enter a member state , after movement to or transit through a third country or territory from a member state , and an authorised veterinarian has documented that before the pet animals left the union they had :


### derogation for direct non - commercial movement of pet animals into member states ### derogation for non - commercial movement of pet animals into member states


### by way of derogation from the conditions provided for in articles 5 , 9 , 10 and 14 , member states may authorise the movement for non - commercial purposes into their territory of pet animals of the species listed in annex i which do not comply with the conditions laid down in those articles , provided that : ### by way of derogation from the conditions provided for in articles 5 , 9 , 10 and 14 , member states may authorise the movement for non - commercial purposes into their territory of pet animals of the species listed in annex i which do not comply with the conditions laid down in those articles in exceptional situations , provided that :


### a prior application for a permit has been made by the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner and the member state of destination has granted such permit ; ### a prior application for a permit has been made by the owner or the authorised person and the member state of destination has granted such permit ;


### documentary , identity and physical checks to be carried out on non - commercial movements of pet animals into a member state from another member state or a third country or territory listed pursuant to article 13 ### documentary , identity and physical checks to be carried out on non - commercial movements of pet animals into a member state from another member state or a third country or territory listed pursuant to article 13 and article 14a


### without prejudice to article 15 , member states shall carry out targeted or random documentary and identity checks , and where necessary physical checks , on pet animals being moved for non - commercial purposes into a member state from another member state or from a third country or territory listed in the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 13 , to verify in a non - discriminatory way compliance with chapter ii . ### without prejudice to article 15 , member states shall carry out targeted or random documentary and identity checks , and where necessary physical checks , on pet animals being moved for non - commercial purposes into a member state from another member state or from a third country or territory listed in the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 13 and article 14a , to verify in a non - discriminatory way compliance with chapter ii .


### the owner or a natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner at the time of any non - commercial movement into a member state from another member state or a third country or territory listed pursuant to article 13 shall , at the request of the competent authority responsible for the checks provided for in paragraph 1 of this article : ### the owner or the authorised person at the time of any non - commercial movement into a member state from another member state or a third country or territory listed pursuant to article 13 and article 14a shall , at the request of the competent authority responsible for the checks provided for in paragraph 1 of this article :


### present the identification document which demonstrates compliance with the requirements for such movement in the format provided for in : article 22 , or article 23 ; ### present the identification document required under this regulation which demonstrates compliance with the requirements for such movement .


### present the identification document which demonstrates compliance with the requirements for such movement in the format provided for in : article 26 , or article 27 . ### present the identification document which demonstrates compliance with the requirements for such movement in the format corresponding to the requirements of this regulation .


### documentary , identity and physical checks to be carried out on non - commercial movements into a member state from a third country or territory ### documentary , identity and physical checks to be carried out on non - commercial movements from a third country or territory not listed pursuant to article 13 or article 14a


### the non - commercial movement of pet animals into a member state from a third country or territory other than those listed in the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 13 shall be subject to documentary and identity checks , and where necessary physical checks , by the competent authority at the travellers ' point of entry . ### the non - commercial movement of pet animals into a member state from a third country or territory other than those listed in the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 13 and article 14a shall be subject to documentary and identity checks , and where necessary physical checks , by the competent authority at the travellers ' point of entry , in order to verify compliance with the provisions of chapter iii .


### the owner or a or a natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner , at the time of entry into a member state from a third country or territory other than those listed in the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 13 , shall at the request of the competent authority provided for in paragraph 1 : ### the owner or the authorised person , at the time of entry into a member state from a third country or territory other than those listed in the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 13 and article 14a , shall at the request of the competent authority at the travellers’ point of entry provided for in paragraph 1 :


### keeps records of the checks that have been carried out ; ### keeps records of the total number of checks that have been carried out and complaints registered ;


### documents the checks that have been carried out in the identification document referred to in : article 10 , or article 27 . ### documents the checks that have been carried out in the identification document .


### where the checks provided for in articles 35 and 36 reveal that a pet animal does not comply with the conditions laid down in chapters ii and iii , the competent authority shall decide , after consultation with the official veterinarian , to : ### where the checks provided for in articles 35 and 36 reveal that a pet animal does not comply with the conditions laid down in chapters ii and iii , the competent authority shall decide , after consultation with the official veterinarian and where necessary with the owner or the authorised person , to


### isolate the pet animal , at the expense of the owner , under official control for the time necessary for it to comply with the conditions laid down in chapters ii and iii , or ### isolate the pet animal , at the expense of the owner , under official control for the time necessary for it to comply with the conditions laid down in chapters ii or iii , or


### put the pet animal down , without financial compensation to the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner , where its return is not possible or isolation is not practical . ### as a last resort , put the pet animal down , without financial compensation to the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner , where its return is not possible or isolation is not practical .


### where rabies occurs or spreads in a member state , a third country or territory and is liable to represent a serious threat to public or animal health , the commission may , acting on its own initiative or at the request of a member state , adopt one of the following measures , by means of an implementing act , without delay and depending on the gravity of the situation : ### where rabies or another disease or infection occurs or spreads in a member state , a third country or territory and is liable to represent a serious threat to public or animal health , the commission may , acting on its own initiative or at the request of a member state , adopt one of the following measures , by means of an implementing act , without delay and depending on the gravity of the situation :


### by [ date to be inserted : one year after entry into force of this regulation ] at the latest , member states shall provide the public with clear and easily accessible information concerning the following : ### member states shall provide the public with clear and easily accessible information concerning the following :


### the list of travellers’ points of entry as required by article 36 , including the competent authority designated to carry out the checks as provided for in article 36 ; ### the list of travellers’ points of entry as required by article 36 or article 10 , including the competent authority designated to carry out the checks as provided for in article 36 ;


### the delegation of power referred to in article 7 , the second subparagraph of article 16 , the first subparagraph of article 18 and article 40 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 4a , article 7 , the second subparagraph of article 16 , the first subparagraph of article 18 and article 40 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the 5 - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ____ * date of entry into force of this regulation .


### the member states shall notify those provisions to the commission by [ date to be inserted : one year after entry into force of this regulation ] at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendments affecting them . ### the member states shall notify those provisions to the commission and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendments affecting them .


### by way of derogation from article 22 , the identification document shall be deemed to comply with this regulation where : ### by way of derogation from article 20a , the identification document shall be deemed to comply with this regulation where :


### by way of derogation from article 26 , the identification document shall be deemed to comply with this regulation where : ### by way of derogation from article 24a , the identification document shall be deemed to comply with this regulation where :


### it is drawn up in accordance with the model passport established by decision 2003 / 803 / ec ; ### it was drawn up in accordance with the model passport established by decision 2003 / 803 / ec ;


### it is drawn up in accordance with the model passport established by decision 2011 / 874 / ec ; ### it was drawn up in accordance with the model passport established by decision 2011 / 874 / ec ;


### it has been issued not later than one year from the date of entry into force of the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 22 . ### it has been issued before the date of entry into force of the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 22 .


### it has been issued not later than one year from the date of entry into force of the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 26 . ### it has been issued before the date of entry into force of the implementing act adopted pursuant to article 26 .


### it shall apply from xxxx [ date to be inserted : one year after entry into force of this regulation ] . ### it shall apply from . . . * _____ * 18 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### in order to ensure that targets reflect the particularities of small and niche manufacturers and are consistent with the manufacturer ' s reduction potential , alternative emission reduction targets should be set for such manufacturers taking into account the technological potential of a given manufacturer ' s vehicles to reduce their specific emissions of co2 and consistently with the characteristics of the market segments concerned . this derogation should be covered by the review of the specific emission targets in annex i , to be completed by the beginning of 2013 at the latest . ### in order to ensure that targets reflect the particularities of small and niche manufacturers and are consistent with the manufacturer’s reduction potential , alternative emission reduction targets should be set for such manufacturers taking into account the technological potential of a given manufacturer’s vehicles to reduce their specific emissions of co2 and the average level of co2 emissions from the light commercial vehicles of all manufacturers and consistently with the characteristics of the market segments concerned . this derogation should be covered by the review of the specific emission targets in annex i , to be completed by the beginning of 2013 at the latest .


### from 2020 , this regulation sets a target of 135 g co2 / km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the community . ### from 2020 , this regulation sets a target of 150 g co2 / km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the community .


### a previous registration outside the community less than three months before registration in the community shall not be taken into account . ### a previous registration outside the community made less than three months before registration in the community shall not be taken into account .


### ‘ specific emissions target’ means , in relation to a manufacturer , the average of the indicative specific emissions of co2 determined in accordance with annex i in respect of each new light commercial vehicle for which it is the manufacturer . ### ‘ specific emissions target’ means , in relation to a manufacturer , the average of the indicative specific emissions of co2 determined in accordance with annex i in respect of each new light commercial vehicle for which it is the manufacturer , or , if the manufacturer is granted a derogation in accordance with article 10 , the specific emissions target determined according to the derogation .


### in calculating the average specific emissions of co2 , each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of co2 of less than 50 g co2 / km shall be counted as : – 2 . 5 light commercial vehicles in 2014 , – 1 . 5 light commercial vehicles in 2015 , – 1 light commercial vehicle from 2016 . ### in calculating the average specific emissions of co2 , each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of co2 of less than 50 g co2 / km shall be counted as : – 3 . 5 light commercial vehicles in 2015 , – 2 . 5 light commercial vehicles in 2016 , – 2 . 0 light commercial vehicles in 2017 , – 1 . 0 light commercial vehicle from 2018 .


### from the 31 october 2014 , the list published under paragraph 1 shall also indicate whether the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of article 4 with respect to the preceding calendar year . ### from 31 october 2016 , the list published under paragraph 1 shall also indicate whether the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of article 4 with respect to the preceding calendar year .


### a specific emissions target consistent with its reduction potential , including the economic and technological potential to reduce its specific emissions of co2 and taking into account the characteristics of the market for the type of light commercial vehicle manufactured . ### a specific emissions target consistent with its reduction potential , including the economic and technological potential to reduce its specific emissions of co2 , and with the average value of co2 emissions from light commercial vehicles made by all manufacturers , and taking into account the characteristics of the market for the type of light commercial vehicle manufactured .


### the commission shall be assisted by the committee instituted by article 8 of decision 93 / 389 / eec . ### the commission shall be assisted by the committee instituted by article 9 of decision 280 / 2004 / ec .


### for the year beginning 1 january 2011 and each subsequent year , member states shall record the following details for each new light commercial vehicle registered in its territory : ### for the year beginning 1 january 2013 and each subsequent year , member states shall record the following details for each new light commercial vehicle registered in its territory :


### for the calendar year commencing 1 january 2011 and each subsequent calendar year , each member state shall determine , in accordance with the methods set out in part b , for each manufacturer : ### for the calendar year commencing 1 january 2013 and each subsequent calendar year , each member state shall determine , in accordance with the methods set out in part b , for each manufacturer :


### facilitate the cooperation among the member states and between the member states and the commission in their efforts with a cross - border dimension to prevent , detect and respond to network and information security incidents ; ### facilitate the cooperation among the member states and between the member states and the union ' s institutions in their efforts to prevent , detect and respond to network and information security incidents where this has an impact across borders ;


### regularly assess , in cooperation with the member states and the european institutions , the state of network and information security in europe ; ### on the basis of information provided by the member states , and by the union ' s institutions in accordance with the union provisions and national provisions in compliance with union law , maintain awareness of the latest state of network and information security in the union for the benefit of the member states and the union ' s institutions ;


### support cooperation among competent public bodies in europe , in particular supporting their efforts to develop and exchange good practices and standards ; ### support cooperation among the competent public bodies and between public and private stakeholders in the union , inter alia , facilitate dialogue and efforts to develop and exchange good practices , promote information sharing and awareness raising , facilitate the establishment and take up of european and international standards for risk management and for the security of electronic products , networks and services ;


### assist the member states and the european institutions and bodies , at their request , in their efforts to develop network and information security detection , analysis and response capability ; ### assist the union ' s institutions and bodies set up by union law in their efforts to develop network and information security prevention , detection , analysis and response capability ;


### it is necessary to lay down the procedures for applying certain provisions of the agreement which concern the bilateral safeguard clause and for applying the stabilisation mechanism for bananas that has been agreed with central america . ### it is necessary to lay down the most appropriate procedures to guarantee the effective application of certain provisions of the agreement which concern the bilateral safeguard clause and for applying the stabilisation mechanism for bananas that has been agreed with central america .


### safeguard measures should be considered only if the product in question is imported into the union in such increased quantities , in absolute terms or relative to union production , and under such conditions as to cause , or threaten to cause , serious injury to union producers of like or directly competitive products as laid down in article 104 of the agreement . ### safeguard measures should be considered only if the product in question is imported into the union in such increased quantities , in absolute terms or relative to union production , and under such conditions as to cause , or threaten to cause , serious injury to union producers of like or directly competitive products as laid down in article 104 of the agreement . pursuant to article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and with regard to the products and economic sectors of the outermost regions , safeguard measures should be introduced as soon as imports into the union of the product in question cause or threaten to cause injury to producers of like or directly competitive products in the outermost regions of the union .


### safeguard measures should take one of the forms referred to in article 104 of the agreement . ### safeguard measures should take one of the forms referred to in article 104 of the agreement . specific safeguard measures should be provided for when there is a threat to the products or economic sectors of the outermost regions , pursuant to article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### there should be detailed provisions on the initiation of proceedings . the commission should receive information including available evidence from the member states of any trends in imports which might call for the application of safeguard measures . ### there should be detailed provisions on the initiation of proceedings . the commission should receive from the member states , and request from the sectors involved , information including available evidence of any trends in imports which might call for the application of safeguard measures .


### safeguard measures should be applied only to the extent , and for such time , as may be necessary to prevent serious injury and to facilitate adjustment . the maximum duration of safeguard measures should be determined and specific provisions regarding extension and review of such measures should be laid down , as referred to in article 105 of the agreement . ### safeguard measures should be applied only to the extent , and for such time , as may be necessary to prevent serious injury and to facilitate adjustment . the maximum duration of safeguard measures should be determined and specific provisions regarding extension and review of such measures should be laid down , as referred to in article 105 of the agreement . specific provisions should apply in regard to safeguard measures triggered to protect produce and economic sectors in the outermost regions , in accordance with article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### in the investigation the commission shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the union industry , in particular , the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment . this list is not exhaustive and other relevant factors may also be taken into consideration by the commission for its determination of the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury , such as stocks , prices , return on capital employed , cash flow , and other factors which are causing or may have caused serious injury , or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry . ### in the investigation the commission shall evaluate all relevant factors of an objective and quantifiable nature having a bearing on the situation of the union industry , in particular , the rate and amount of the increase in imports of the product concerned in absolute and relative terms , the share of the domestic market taken by increased imports and changes in the level of sales , production , productivity , capacity utilisation , profits and losses , and employment . this list is not exhaustive and other relevant factors may also be taken into consideration by the commission for its determination of the existence of serious injury or threat of serious injury , such as stocks , prices , return on capital employed , cash flow , and other factors which are causing or may have caused serious injury , or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry , such as meeting the trigger volumes described within the framework of the stabilisation mechanism for bananas included in chapter ii of the current regulation .


### a separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports from central american country for products mentioned in paragraph 1 as indicated in the table in the annex to this regulation . the importation of the products mentioned in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall , in addition to the proof of origin established under annex iii of the agreement with central america , be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the republic of the central american country from which the products are exported . once the trigger volume is met during the corresponding calendar year , the commission may , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 , temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months , and not going beyond the end of the calendar year . ### a separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports from central american country for products mentioned in paragraph 1 as indicated in the table in the annex to this regulation . the importation of the products mentioned in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall , in addition to the proof of origin established under annex iii of the agreement with central america , be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the republic of the central american country from which the products are exported . this requirement to present an export certificate should not , however , result in additional red tape , higher costs or other de facto trade restrictions affecting the exporter . once the trigger volume is met during the corresponding calendar year , the commission may , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 , temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months , and not going beyond the end of the calendar year .


### according to council decision … / 2013 / eu of … 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation 9 further support may be provided to the european metrology research programme . __________________ 9 oj … [ h2020 sp ] ### according to regulation no . . . / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of . . . 2013 establishing horizon 20208a and council decision … / 2013 / eu of … 2013 establishing the specific programme implementing horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation 9 further support may be provided to the european metrology research programme . __________________ 8a oj . . . [ h2020 ] 9 oj … [ h2020 sp ]


### the maximum union ' s financial contribution , including efta appropriations , to empir shall be eur 300 million . the contribution shall be paid from appropriations in the general budget of the union allocated to the relevant parts of the specific programme , implementing horizon 2020 framework programme , established by decision &#8230 ; / 2013 / eu , in accordance with article 58 and articles 60 and 61 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . ### the maximum union ' s financial contribution , including efta appropriations , to empir shall be eur 262 . 5 million . the contribution shall be paid from appropriations in the general budget of the union allocated to the relevant parts of the specific programme , implementing horizon 2020 framework programme , established by decision &#8230 ; / 2013 / eu , in accordance with article 58 and articles 60 and 61 of regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### by 31 december 2017 the commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of empir . the commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the commission . the commission shall send that report to the european parliament and to the council by 30 june 2018 . ### by 31 december 2017 the commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of empir . the commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the commission . the commission shall send that report to the european parliament and to the council by 30 june 2018 . the interim evaluation of empir shall form part of and be compiled with the interim evaluation of horizon 2020 .


### patent proprietors should pay one common annual renewal fee for european patents with unitary effect . renewal fees should be progressive throughout the term of the patent protection and , together with the fees to be paid to the european patent organisation during the pre - grant stage , should cover all costs associated with the grant of the european patent and the administration of the unitary patent protection . the level of the renewal fees should be fixed with the aim of facilitating innovation and fostering the competitiveness of european businesses . it should also reflect the size of the market covered by the patent and be similar to the level of the national renewal fees for an average european patent taking effect in the participating member states at the time where the level of the renewal fees is first fixed by the commission . ### patent proprietors should pay one common annual renewal fee for european patents with unitary effect . renewal fees should be progressive throughout the term of the patent protection and , together with the fees to be paid to the european patent organisation during the pre - grant stage , should cover the costs associated with the grant of the european patent and the administration of the unitary patent protection . the level of the renewal fees should be fixed with the aim of facilitating innovation and fostering the competitiveness of european businesses and should take into account the status and financing capacities of micro - , small and medium - sized enterprises1 . it should also reflect the size of the market covered by the patent and be similar to the level of the national renewal fees for an average european patent taking effect in the participating member states at the time where the level of the renewal fees is first fixed . _____________________ 1 as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises .


### renewal fees should be paid to the european patent organisation . 50 percent thereof minus expenses incurred by the european patent office in carrying out tasks in relation to the unitary patent protection shall be distributed among the participating member states , which should be used for patent - related purposes . the share of distribution should be set on the basis of fair , equitable and relevant criteria namely the level of patent activity and the size of the market . the distribution should provide compensation for having an official language other than one of the official languages of the european patent office , having a disproportionately low level of patenting activity and having acquired membership of the european patent organisation relatively recently . ### renewal fees should be paid to the european patent organisation . the european patent office should retain an amount to cover the expenses generated at the european patent office in carrying out tasks in relation to the unitary patent protection in accordance with article 146 of the epc . the remaining amount shall be distributed among the participating member states , which should be used for patent - related purposes . the share of distribution should be set on the basis of fair , equitable and relevant criteria namely the level of patent activity and the size of the market and should guarantee a minimum amount to be redistributed to each participating member state in order to maintain a balanced and sustainable functioning of the system . the distribution should provide compensation for having an official language other than one of the official languages of the european patent office , having a disproportionately low level of patenting activity established on the basis of the european innovation scoreboard and having acquired membership of the european patent organisation relatively recently .


### the european patent with unitary effect shall confer on its proprietor the right to prevent any third party from supplying or offering to supply within the participating member states any person without the proprietor ' s consent , other than a party entitled to exploit the patented invention , with means , relating to an essential element of that invention , for putting it into effect therein , when the third party knows , or should have known , that those means are suitable and intended for putting that invention into effect . ### the european patent with unitary effect shall confer on its proprietor a legally enforceable right ruling out the lawfulness of any third party ' s supplying or offering to supply within the participating member states any person without the proprietor ' s consent , other than a party entitled to exploit the patented invention , with means , relating to an essential element of that invention , for putting it into effect therein , when the third party knows , or should have known , that those means are suitable and intended for putting that invention into effect .


### acts as covered by the farmers privilege pursuant to article 14 of regulation no . 2100 / 94 which applies mutatis mutandis ; ### acts as covered by the agricultural exemption pursuant to article 14 of council regulation no . 2100 / 94 of 27 july 1994 on community plant variety rights1 and commission regulation no 1768 / 95 of 24 july 19952 implementing rules on that exemption , which applies mutatis mutandis ; ____________________ 1 oj l 227 , 1 . 9 . 1994 , p . 1 . 2 oj l 173 , 25 . 7 . 1995 , p . 14 .


### not later than six years from the date on which the first european patent with unitary effect takes effect in the territories of the participating member states , the commission shall present to the council a report on the operation of this regulation and , where necessary , make appropriate proposals for amending it . subsequent reports on the operation of this regulation shall be presented by the commission every six years . ### not later than three years from the date on which the first european patent with unitary effect takes effect in the territories of the participating member states , the commission shall present to the european parliament and the council a report on the operation of this regulation and , where necessary , make appropriate proposals for amending it . subsequent reports on the operation of this regulation shall be presented by the commission every three years .


### unitary patent protection may be requested for any european patent granted on or after the date set out in paragraph 2 . ### unitary patent protection may be requested for any european patent granted on the basis of a european patent application filed on or after the date set out in paragraph 2 .


### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest ### does not apply to english text .


### this directive applies from the time a person is made aware by the competent authorities of a member state , by official notification or otherwise , that he is suspected or accused of having committed a criminal offence until the conclusion of the proceedings , which is understood to mean the final determination of the question whether the suspected or accused person has committed the offence , including , where applicable , sentencing and the resolution of any appeal . ### this directive applies from the time a person is made aware by the competent authorities of a member state , by official notification or otherwise , that he or she is suspected or accused of having committed a criminal offence , or from the time he or she is deprived of their liberty , until the conclusion of the proceedings , which is understood to mean the final determination of the question whether the suspected or accused person has committed the offence , including , where applicable , sentencing and the resolution of any appeal .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . ### member states shall determine in their national law in respect of which investigative or other evidence - gathering acts at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or – in accordance with national law – permitted as a right , the suspect or accused person has – in accordance with procedures in national law – the right for his lawyer to be present .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . ### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence or delay that acquisition to a disproportionate degree .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . ### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence or the act concerned is a purely technical and scientific investigative or evidence - gathering act .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence - gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . ### whenever a lawyer has already been appointed , he may ask to be notified of any investigative or evidence gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right in accordance with national law . the suspect or accused person shall have the right for his lawyer to be present at any such investigative or evidence gathering act , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . whenever the lawyer has been notified , this shall be recorded using the recording procedure of the law of the member state concerned . if once notified he does not attend , this should not prevent the carrying out of the investigative measure . the lawyer’s presence shall be recorded in accordance with the recording procedure of the law of the member state concerned .


### the lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right , in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . ### whenever a lawyer has already been appointed , he may ask to be notified of any investigative or evidence gathering act at which the suspect or accused person ' s presence is required or permitted as a right in accordance with national law , unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence . whenever the lawyer has been notified , this shall be recorded using the recording procedure of the law of the member state concerned . if once notified he does not attend , this should not prevent the carrying out of the investigative measure . the lawyer ' s presence shall be recorded in accordance with the recording procedure of the law of the member state concerned .


### – objective 1 : provide quality statistical information to support the development , monitoring and evaluation of the policies of the european union properly reflecting priorities ; ### – objective 1 : provide quality statistical information in nearly real time to support the development , monitoring and evaluation of the policies of the european union properly reflecting priorities ;


### general labelling requirements are laid down in directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 20 march 2000 on the approximation of the law of the member states relating to labelling , presentation and advertising of foodstuffs1 . those general labelling requirements should , as a general rule , apply to the categories of food covered by this regulation . however , this regulation should also provide for additional requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of directive 2000 / 13 / ec , where necessary , in order to meet the specific objectives of this regulation . ____________________ 1 oj l 184 , 17 . 7 . 1999 , p . 23 . ### general labelling requirements are laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers1 . those general labelling requirements should , as a general rule , apply to the categories of food covered by this regulation . however , this regulation should also provide for additional requirements to , or derogations from , the provisions of regulation no 1169 / 2011 , where necessary , in order to meet the specific objectives of this regulation . ____________________ 1 oj l 304 , 22 . 11 . 2011 , p . 18 .


### the definitions of ' labelling ' and ' pre - packaged foodstuff ' in points and of article 1 of directive 2000 / 13 / ec ; ### the definitions of ‘ prepacked food’ and ' labelling ' in points and of article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 ;


### pre - packaged food ### prepacked food


### food referred to in article 1 shall only be allowed on the retail market in the form of prepackaged food . ### food referred to in article 1 shall only be allowed on the retail market in the form of prepacked food .


### subject to the requirements of articles 7 and 9 and taking into account relevant technical and scientific progress , the commission shall update the delegated regulations mentioned in paragraph 2 in accordance with article 15 . ### subject to the requirements of articles 7 and 9 and taking into account relevant technical and scientific progress , the commission shall update the delegated acts mentioned in paragraph 2 in accordance with article 15 .


### no later than [ 2 years after the date of the entry into force of this regulation ] , the commission shall establish and subsequently update a union list of permitted substances that meet the conditions of paragraph 1 , by means of implementing regulations . the entry of a substance in the union list shall include a specification of the substance , and , where appropriate , specify the conditions of use and the applicable purity criteria . those implementing regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 . on duly justified grounds of extreme urgency relating to emerging health risks , the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the union list in accordance with article 14 . ### no later than [ 2 years after the date of the entry into force of this regulation ] , the commission shall establish and subsequently update a union list of permitted substances that meet the conditions of paragraph 1 , by means of implementing acts . the entry of a substance in the union list shall include a specification of the substance , and , where appropriate , specify the conditions of use and the applicable purity criteria . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 . on duly justified grounds of extreme urgency relating to emerging health risks , the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the union list in accordance with article 14 .


### investors who have already agreed to purchase or subscribe for the securities before the supplement is published shall have the right , exercisable within two working days after the publication of the supplement , to withdraw their acceptances . this period may be extended by the issuer , the offeror or the person asking for the admission to trading on a regulated market . ### investors who have already agreed to purchase or subscribe for the securities before the supplement is published shall have the right , exercisable within two working days after the publication of the supplement , to withdraw their acceptances . this period may be extended by the issuer , the offeror or the person asking for the admission to trading on a regulated market , but must not exceed 10 working days from the date of publication of the supplement .


### the registration of motor vehicles registered in another member state is hampered by burdensome registration formalities in the member states , in particular by the obligation to submit these vehicles to complementary tests in order to assess their general condition prior to registration or in order to identify them . therefore , it is necessary to reduce these formalities in order to ensure the free movement of motor vehicles and to reduce the administrative burden for citizens , businesses and registration authorities . especially for citizens or businesses acquiring a motor vehicle registered in another member state , it is appropriate to provide for a simplified registration procedure that includes the recognition of documents and roadworthiness tests issued in another member state and that would organise the administrative cooperation between the competent authorities on the exchange of missing data . ### the registration of motor vehicles registered in another member state is hampered by burdensome registration formalities in the member states , in particular by the obligation to submit these vehicles to complementary tests in order to assess their general condition prior to registration or in order to identify them . therefore , it is necessary to reduce these formalities in order to ensure the free movement of motor vehicles and to reduce the administrative burden for citizens , businesses and registration authorities . especially for citizens or businesses acquiring a motor vehicle registered in another member state , it is appropriate to provide for a simplified registration procedure that includes the recognition of documents and roadworthiness tests issued in another member state and that would organise the administrative cooperation between the competent authorities on the exchange of missing data . particular emphasis needs to be placed on tackling the problem of tampering with odometers , and the impact this is having on consumer confidence in cross - border trade , as well as the impact ' clocking ' is having on road safety .


### the vehicle registration documents are stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate ownership of the vehicle ; ### the vehicle registration documents have been lost or stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate ownership of the vehicle or that he is the legitimate holder of the registration documents ;


### the vehicle registration documents are stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate ownership of the vehicle ; ### the vehicle registration documents are lost or stolen unless the holder of the registration certificate can clearly demonstrate either the ownership of the vehicle or that he is the legitimate holder of the registration documents ;


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts to lay down the common procedures and specifications for the software application referred to in paragraph 2 , including the format for the data exchanged , the technical procedures for electronic consultation of and access to the national electronic registers , access procedures and security mechanisms . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts to lay down the common procedures and specifications for the software application referred to in paragraph 2 , including the format for the data exchanged , the technical procedures for electronic consultation of and access to the national electronic registers , access procedures and security mechanisms . the commission shall also evaluate regularly the adequacy of the security measures related to the protection of the data exchanged , taking into account technological developments and the evolution of risks . the commission shall adopt implementing acts to update the security measures where necessary . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 10 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 10 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . provided this report has been drawn up , the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such an extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this regulation to the european parliament and the council by [ four years after the entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall , if necessary , submit appropriate proposals with a view to amending this regulation , and aligning other union acts , in particular taking account of the possibilities of further administrative simplification for citizens and businesses . ### the commission shall submit a report on the evaluation of this regulation to the european parliament and the council by [ two years after the entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall , if necessary , submit appropriate proposals with a view to amending this regulation , and aligning other union acts , in particular taking account of the possibilities of further administrative simplification for citizens and businesses .


### the criteria to list invasive alien species considered to be of union concern is the core instrument to apply these new rules . the commission will do its utmost to submit a proposal for a list based on those criteria within one year of the entry into force of this legislation to the committee . the criteria should include a risk assessment pursuant to the applicable provisions under the agreements of the world trade organisation on placing trade restriction on species . ### the criteria to list invasive alien species considered to be of union concern is the core instrument to apply these new rules . the commission will submit a proposal for a list based on those criteria within one year of the entry into force of this legislation to the committee . the criteria should include a risk assessment pursuant to the applicable provisions under the agreements of the world trade organisation on placing trade restriction on species .


### the risks and concerns associated with invasive alien species represent a cross - border challenge affecting the whole of the union . it is therefore essential to adopt at union level a ban on intentionally bringing into the union , reproducing , growing , transporting , buying , selling , using , exchanging , keeping and releasing invasive alien species of union concern , to ensure that consistent action is taken across the union so as to avoid distortions of the internal market and to prevent situations where action taken in one member state is undermined by inaction in another member state . ### the risks and concerns associated with invasive alien species represent a cross - border challenge affecting the whole of the union . it is therefore essential to adopt at union level a ban on intentionally bringing into the union , reproducing , growing , transporting , buying , selling , using , exchanging , keeping and releasing invasive alien species of union concern , to ensure that early and consistent action is taken across the union so as to avoid distortions of the internal market and to prevent situations where action taken in one member state is undermined by inaction in another member state .


### a large proportion of invasive alien species are introduced unintentionally into the union . it is therefore crucial to manage the pathways of unintentional introduction . action in this area would need to be gradual , given the relatively limited experience in this field . action should include voluntary measures , such as the actions proposed by the international maritime organisation ' s guidelines for the control and management of ships ' biofouling , and mandatory measures and should build on the experience gained in the union and in member states in managing certain pathways , including measures established through the international convention for the control and management of ships ballast water and sediments . ### a large proportion of invasive alien species are introduced unintentionally into the union . it is therefore crucial to manage the pathways of unintentional introduction more effectively . action in this area would need to be gradual , given the relatively limited experience in this field . action should include voluntary measures , such as the actions proposed by the international maritime organisation ' s guidelines for the control and management of ships ' biofouling , and mandatory measures and should build on the experience gained in the union and in member states in managing certain pathways , including measures established through the international convention for the control and management of ships ballast water and sediments .


### volunteering is a concrete and visible expression of solidarity allowing individuals to dedicate their knowledge , skills and time to the service of fellow human beings , without a primary concern for financial gain . ### volunteering is a concrete and visible expression of solidarity allowing individuals to dedicate their knowledge , skills , experience and time to the service of fellow human beings , without a primary concern for financial gain and also a wish to cope with additional humanitarian needs emerging in humanitarian crises , both man - made and natural disasters .


### the union ' s humanitarian aid is delivered in situations where other instruments related to development cooperation , crisis management and civil protection operate . the eu aid volunteers should work in a coherent and complementarity manner with relevant policies and instruments in order to make the most effective use of these instruments while systematically promoting humanitarian principles and long - term development goals . synergies of the actions of the eu aid volunteers should be sought with the union civil protection mechanism , the emergency response centre established by decision xx / xxxx and with the eeas and the eu delegations in order to coordinate the union ' s response to humanitarian crises in third countries . ### the union ' s humanitarian aid is delivered in situations where other instruments related to development cooperation , crisis management and civil protection operate . the eu aid volunteers initiative should work in a coherent and complementarity manner with relevant policies and instruments in order to make the most effective use of these instruments while systematically promoting humanitarian principles and long - term development goals . synergies of the actions of the eu aid volunteers initiative should be sought in particular with the union ' s humanitarian aid policy , development cooperation policy and the union civil protection mechanism , the emergency response centre established by decision xx / xxxx and with the eeas and the eu delegations in order to coordinate the union ' s response to humanitarian crises in third countries .


### the number , scope and complexity of humanitarian crises worldwide have increased significantly over the years leading to a rising demand on humanitarian actors to provide an effective , efficient and coherent response and to support third country local communities in order to make them less vulnerable and to strengthen their resilience to disasters . ### the number , scope and complexity of humanitarian crises worldwide both natural and man - made have increased significantly over the years and this trend is unfortunately likely to continue leading to a rising demand on humanitarian actors to provide an immediate , effective , efficient and coherent response and to support third country local communities in order to make them less vulnerable and to strengthen their resilience to disasters .


### volunteers can strengthen humanitarian aid operations and contribute to the professionalization of humanitarian aid when they are adequately selected , trained and prepared for deployment so as to ensure that they have the necessary skills and competences to help people in need in the most effective way . ### volunteers can strengthen humanitarian aid operations and contribute to the professionalization of humanitarian aid when they are adequately selected , trained and prepared for deployment so as to ensure that they have the necessary skills , competences and abilities to help people in need in the most effective way , provided that they can count on sufficient on - site support or supervision .


### volunteering schemes exist in europe and worldwide focusing on third country deployment . these are often national schemes which focus mainly or exclusively on development projects . the eu aid volunteers should , therefore , avoid duplication and should add value by providing opportunities to volunteers to jointly contribute to humanitarian aid operations thus reinforcing active european union citizenship and by fostering transnational cooperation of implementing organisations participating in the actions of the corps . ### volunteering schemes exist in europe and worldwide focusing on third country deployment . these are often national schemes which focus mainly or exclusively on development projects . the eu aid volunteers should , therefore , avoid duplication and should add value by providing opportunities to volunteers to jointly contribute to humanitarian aid operations thus reinforcing active european union citizenship , fostering transnational cooperation of implementing organisations participating in the actions of the corps , therefore projecting a positive image of the union in the world and fostering interest for pan - european humanitarian projects .