### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent and retroactive changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies , maintain a stable and transparent policy framework to advertise investment and ensure financial sustainability .


### member states ' obligations to draft renewable energy action plans and progress reports and the commission ' s obligation to report on member states ' progress are essential in order to increase transparency , provide clarity to investors and consumers and allow for effective monitoring . regulation [ governance ] integrates those obligations in the energy union governance system , where planning , reporting and monitoring obligations in the energy and climate fields are streamlined . the transparency platform on renewable energy is also integrated in the broader e - platform established in regulation [ governance ] . ### member states ' obligations to draft renewable energy action plans and progress reports and the commission ' s obligation to report on member states ' progress are essential in order to increase transparency , provide clarity to consumers and investors and allow for effective monitoring . regulation [ governance ] integrates those obligations in the energy union governance system , where planning , reporting and monitoring obligations in the energy and climate fields are streamlined . the transparency platform on renewable energy is also integrated in the broader e - platform established in regulation [ governance ] .


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall guarantee that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to new or existing renewable energy projects are not revised in a retroactive way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . member states therefore shall also ensure the improvement of legal certainty for consumers and investors to establish a strong legal framework .


### member states shall ensure that investors have sufficient predictability of the planned support for energy from renewable sources . to this aim , member states shall define and publish a long - term schedule in relation to expected allocation for support , covering at least the following three years and including for each scheme the indicative timing , the capacity , the budget expected to be allocated , as well as a consultation of stakeholders on the design of the support . ### member states shall ensure that investors have sufficient predictability of the planned support for energy from renewable sources . to this aim , member states shall define and publish a long - term schedule in relation to expected allocation for support , covering at least the following five years and including for each scheme the indicative timing , the capacity , the budget expected to be allocated , as well as a consultation of stakeholders on the design of the support .


### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . ### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . at the same time , they pledged to further develop existing partnerships , building new ones and promote stability and prosperity in europe´s immediate neighbourhood to the east and south , but also in the middle east and across africa and globally . 1a _________________ 1a declaration of the leaders of 27 member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission , adopted on 25 . 3 . 2017


### the programme should be equipped to become an even greater contributor to the implementation of the union ' s policy objectives and priorities in the field of education , training , youth and sport . a coherent lifelong learning approach is central to managing the different transitions that people will face over the course of their life cycle . in taking this approach forward , the next programme should maintain a close relationship with the overall strategic framework for union policy cooperation in the field of education , training and youth , including the policy agendas for schools , higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , while reinforcing and developing new synergies with other related union programmes and policy areas . ### the programme should be equipped to become an even greater contributor to the implementation of the union ' s policy objectives and priorities in the field of education , training , youth and sport . a coherent lifelong learning approach is central to managing the different transitions that people will face over the course of their life cycle , especially for those over 50 who lack skills required for a swift transition in the labour market . in taking this approach forward , the next programme should maintain a close relationship with the overall strategic framework for union policy cooperation in the field of education , training and youth , including the policy agendas for schools , higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , while reinforcing and developing new synergies with other related union programmes and policy areas .


### the programme is a key component of building a european education area . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs , growth and competitiveness . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] . ### the programme is a key component of building a european education area by 2025 , as agreed by the member states at the gothenburg social summit . it should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the skills agenda for europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills , competences and knowledge for sustaining jobs , growth , competitiveness , innovation and social cohesion . it should support member states in reaching the goals of the paris declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom , tolerance and non - discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 com 381 final . 29 [ reference ] .


### the programme should take into account the union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at union level in the field of sport for the years [ … ] 32 . coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the union work plan and actions supported under the programme in the field of sport . there is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports , taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle , social inclusion and equality . the programme should contribute to promote european common values through sport , good governance and integrity in sport , as well as education , training and skills in and through sport . _________________ 32 [ reference ] . ### the programme should take into account the union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at union level in the field of sport for the years [ … ] 32 . coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the union work plan and actions supported under the programme in the field of sport . there is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports , taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle , social inclusion and equality . the programme should contribute to promote european common values through sport , good governance and integrity in sport , as well as education , training and skills in and through sport . in this regards , there is a need to promote sport coaches mobility , especially among those who coach women ' s sports teams and need support in combating sexism and misogyny . _________________ 32 [ reference ] .


### the programme should take into account the union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at union level in the field of sport for the years [ … ] 32 . coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the union work plan and actions supported under the programme in the field of sport . there is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports , taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle , social inclusion and equality . the programme should contribute to promote european common values through sport , good governance and integrity in sport , as well as education , training and skills in and through sport . _________________ 32 [ reference ] . ### the programme should take into account the union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at union level in the field of sport for the years [ … ] 32 . coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the union work plan and actions supported under the programme in the field of sport . there is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports , taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle , social inclusion and equality . the programme should contribute to promote european common values through sport , good governance and integrity in sport , sustainability and good environmental practices in sport , as well as education , training and skills in and through sport . _________________ 32 [ reference ] .


### synergies with horizon europe should ensure that combined resources from the programme and the horizon europe programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising european higher education institutions . horizon europe will , where appropriate , complement the programme ' s support for the european universities initiative , in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education , research and innovation . synergies with horizon europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions . _________________ 33 com [ ] . ### synergies with horizon europe should ensure that combined resources from the programme and the horizon europe programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising european higher education institutions . horizon europe will complement the programme ' s support for actions and initiatives that demonstrate a research dimension , such as the european universities initiative , as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education , research and innovation . _________________ 33 com [ ] .


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations , in particular newcomers and volunteer - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . simplified procedures , such as accreditation through compliance with quality charters , should be put in place to allow experienced mobility providers to support institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities , with a view to enhancing outreach , inclusion and quality of learning mobility . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle .


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups under - represented in erasmus + , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations , in particular newcomers , youth organisations , volunteer - based and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with learners with fewer opportunities of all ages , and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups , such as people with an ethnic minority background , people with disabilities and lgbti people . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the mobility experience .


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational , cultural and sport activities by digitalising processes to facilitate application procedures and participation in the programme , by developing user - friendly online systems based on best practice and by creating new tools such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy . ### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy . to this end , effective cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at all levels of the programme’s implementation should be ensured .


### to increase the use of virtual cooperation activities , the programme should support a more systematic use of the online platforms such as etwinning , the school education gateway , the electronic platform for adult learning in europe , the european youth portal and the online platform for higher education . ### to increase the use of virtual cooperation activities , the programme should support more systematic use of existing online platforms , such as etwinning , the school education gateway , the electronic platform for adult learning in europe , the european youth portal and the online platform for higher education . the programme should also encourage the development of new online platforms to strengthen and modernise the delivery of education , training , sport and youth policy at european level .


### the programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications , as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes , to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non - formal and informal learning , skills management and guidance . in this regard , the programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and union level that facilitate cross - european exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education , training and youth and across formal and non - formal settings . ### the programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic mutual recognition of skills , qualifications and diplomas , as well as the transfer of credits or other proof of learning outcomes , to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non - formal and informal learning , skills management and guidance . in this regard , the programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and union level that facilitate cross - european exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education , training , sport and youth and across formal and non - formal settings .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream sustainable development and climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process .


### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of [ reference to be updated as appropriate point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management34 ] , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . _________________ 34 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### this regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of the programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of [ reference to be updated as appropriate point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management34 ] , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure . it should be ensured that , from 2021 , there is a significant increase in the annual budget for the programme , in comparison to the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework , followed by linear and gradual growth in annual allocations . such a budgetary profile will help to ensure wider access from the very beginning of the 2021 - 2027 multiannual financial framework period and avoid disproportionate increases in the final years that might be difficult to absorb . _________________ 34 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### in line with the commission ' s communication on ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union ' s outermost regions ' 36 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions ' participation in all actions . mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries , in particular their neighbours , should be fostered . such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly . _________________ 36 com 623 final . ### in line with article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and with the commission ' s communication on ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union ' s outermost regions ' 36 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions ' participation in all actions . mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries , in particular their neighbours , should be fostered . such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly . _________________ 36 com 623 final .


### in line with the commission ' s communication on ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union ' s outermost regions ' 36 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions ' participation in all actions . mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries , in particular their neighbours , should be fostered . such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly . _________________ 36 com 623 final . ### in line with article 349 tfeu and the commission ' s communication on ' a stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the union ' s outermost regions ' 36 , the programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions . measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions ' effective participation in all actions . mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries , in particular their neighbours , should be fostered . such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly . _________________ 36 com 623 final .


### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure . ### given that the programme is to be implemented over a seven - year period , it is necessary to provide for adequate flexibility in order to enable it to adapt to changing realities and political priorities within the field of education , training , youth and sport . therefore , this regulation does not define in detail how initiatives are to be designed and it does not prejudge political priorities or respective budgetary priorities for the next seven years . instead , the secondary policy choices and priorities , including details of specific initiatives , should be determined by means of work programmes in compliance with the financial regulation . the work programme should also set out the measures needed for implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by means of a delegated act . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201638 , there is a need to evaluate the programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . such requirements should include specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . _________________ 38 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201638 , there is a need to evaluate the programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements . it is necessary to avoid overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states , as simplification of administrative procedures will ensure maximum efficiency of the programme and effective use of resources to achieve its purpose of creating educational opportunities . such requirements should include specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . _________________ 38 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 .


### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing . ### member states should adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake studies , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training , including the provision of sign - language interpretation , and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ;


### ‘ vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post - secondary level . it includes the participation of individuals who have recently graduated from such programmes ; ### ‘ vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post - secondary level , or any person who has graduated from such a programme within the last 12 months ;


### ‘ higher education institution’ means any type of higher education institution which , in accordance with national law or practice , offers recognised degrees or other recognised tertiary level qualifications , whatever such establishment may be called as well as any other type of higher education institution which is considered by the national authorities as eligible to participate in the programme , in their respective territories ; ### ‘ higher education institution’ means any entity , which , in accordance with national law or practice , offers recognised degrees or other recognised tertiary level qualifications , whatever such establishment may be called , or any entity considered by the national authorities as eligible to participate in the programme , in their respective territories ;


### ' people with fewer opportunities ' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties ; ### ' people with fewer opportunities ' means people who cannot fully and effectively access the opportunities under the programme , due to the fact that they are at a disadvantage compared to their peers because of various obstacles , for example disability , health problems , educational difficulties , cultural differences , or economic , social or geographical obstacles , including people from a marginalised community , a migrant background or at risk of facing discrimination based on any of the grounds enshrined in article 21 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union ; such obstacles require them to have additional support services to enable them to fully participate in the programme ;


### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties ; ### ‘ people with fewer opportunities’ means individuals who require additional , targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors , either individually or in combination with each other . such factors may include disability , sexual orientation , gender identity , sex characteristics , race , ethnicity , socioeconomic background , health status , geographical obstacles , legal barriers or other status ;


### promote non - formal learning mobility and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ; ### promote non - formal learning mobility , intercultural learning , critical thinking , volunteering and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , quality , inclusion , growth , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ;


### promote learning mobility of sport coaches and staff , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies . ### promote learning mobility of sport coaches and staff , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies . the focus should be in particular on supporting grassroots sport .


### the support to union tools and measures that foster the quality , transparency and recognition of competences , skills and qualifications45 ; _________________ 45 in particular the single union framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences ; the european qualifications framework ; the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training ; the european credit system for vocational education and training ; the european credit transfer and accumulation system ; the european quality assurance register for higher education ; the european association for quality assurance in higher education ; the european network of information centres in the european region and national academic recognition information centres in the european union ; and the euroguidance networks . ### the support to union tools and measures that foster the quality , transparency and recognition of competences , skills and qualifications45 , including europass ; _________________ 45 in particular the single union framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences ; the european qualifications framework ; the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training ; the european credit system for vocational education and training ; the european credit transfer and accumulation system ; the european quality assurance register for higher education ; the european association for quality assurance in higher education ; the european network of information centres in the european region and national academic recognition information centres in the european union ; and the euroguidance networks .


### the preparation and implementation of the union policy agenda on youth , with the support of the youth wiki network ; ### the preparation and implementation of the union policy agenda on youth , with the support , as relevant , of the youth wiki network ;


### in the field of sport , the programme shall support , under key action 1 , the mobility of sport coaches and staff . ### in the field of sport , the programme shall support , under key action 1 , the mobility of sport coaches and staff . it shall also support the mobility of amateur athletes , in connection with competitions , in particular in remote , island or outermost regions and overseas countries and territories coming under the authority of a member state .


### in the field of sport , the programme shall support , under key action 1 , the mobility of sport coaches and staff . ### in the field of sport - including sporting activities for people with disabilities - the programme shall support , under key action 1 , the mobility of sport coaches and staff .


### not for profit sport events aiming at further developing the european dimension of sport . ### not for profit sport events aiming at further developing the european dimension of sport , as well as promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities .


### policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders , including european non - governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of sport ; ### policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders , including european and international organisations in the field of sport ;


### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article [ 108 ] of the financial regulation . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 31 . ### the secondary policy choices and priorities , including details of specific initiatives outlined in articles 4 to 13 , shall be determined by means of a work programme as referred to in article 110 of the financial regulation . the work programme shall also set out how the programme is to be implemented . in addition , the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the member states and third countries associated to the programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 30 in order to supplement this regulation by adopting the work programme .


### 21evaluation ### 21evaluations , mid - term review and revision


### without prejudice to the requirements set out in chapter ix and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in article 24 , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 april 2024 , a report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in their respective territories . ### without prejudice to the requirements set out in chapter ix and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in article 24 , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 december 2023 , a report on the implementation and the impact of the programme in their respective territories .


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### the commission shall transmit any evaluations and the mid - term review , accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and to the committee of the regions .


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level and its results . national agencies shall inform all relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country , with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders and to support a cross - sectoral approach in the programme ' s implementation .


### regular meetings shall be organised with the network of national agencies in order to ensure coherent implementation of the programme across all member states and all third countries referred to in article 17 . ### regular meetings shall be organised with the network of national agencies in order to ensure consistent implementation of the programme across all member states and all third countries referred to in article 17 and to ensure the exchange of best practice . where appropriate , external experts , including representatives of civil society and of third countries associated to the programme , may be invited to participate in such meetings as observers . the european parliament shall be invited as an observer to such meetings .


### an action that has received a contribution from the programme may also receive a contribution from any other union programme , provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs . ### an action that has received a contribution from the programme may also receive a contribution from any other union programme , provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs . the cumulative financing shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from different union programmes shall be calculated on a pro - rata basis .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 20 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 19 and 20 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2028 .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 20 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 19 and 20 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### ' inspector ' means a public - sector employee or other person , duly authorised by the competent authority of the member state to carry out the inspections provided for in this directive and responsible to that competent authority and fulfilling the minimum criteria specified in annex xi of directive 2009 / 16 / ec . ### ' inspector ' means a public - sector employee or other person , duly authorised by the competent authority of the member state to carry out the inspections provided for in this directive and responsible to that competent authority .


### the commission shall develop , maintain and update an inspection database which will contain all the information required for the implementation of the inspection system provided for by this directive or further enhance the inspection database referred in article 24 of directive 2009 / 16 / ec . ### the commission shall develop , maintain and update an inspection database which will contain all the information required for the implementation of the inspection system provided for by this directive and connect with the inspection database referred in article 24 of directive 2009 / 16 / ec .


### in the union , 80 to 85 % of marine litter , measured as beach litter counts , is plastic , with single - use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing - related items representing 27 % . single - use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used fast - moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided , are rarely recycled , and are prone to littering . a significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment . single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems , biodiversity and , potentially , to human health and are damaging activities such as tourism , fisheries and shipping . ### in the union , 80 to 85 % of marine litter , measured as beach litter counts , is plastic , with single - use plastic items representing 50 % and fishing - related items representing 27 % . single - use plastics products include a diverse range of commonly used fast - moving consumer products that are discarded after having been used once for the purpose for which they were provided , are rarely recycled , and are prone to littering . a significant proportion of the fishing gear placed on the market is not collected for treatment . single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic are therefore a particularly serious problem in the context of marine litter and pose a severe risk to marine ecosystems , biodiversity and , potentially , to human health and are damaging activities such as tourism , fisheries and shipping , particularly in outermost and coastal regions .


### single use plastic products can be manufactured from a wide range of plastics . plastics are usually defined as polymeric materials to which additives may have been added . however , this definition would cover certain natural polymers . unmodified natural polymers should not be covered as they occur naturally in the environment . therefore , the definition of polymer in article 3 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council43 should be adapted and a separate definition should be introduced for the purposes of this directive . plastics manufactured with modified natural polymers , or plastics manufactured from bio - based , fossil or synthetic starting substances are not naturally occurring and should therefore be addressed by this directive . the adapted definition of plastics should therefore cover polymer - based rubber items and bio - based and biodegradable plastics regardless of whether they are derived from biomass and / or intended to biodegrade over time . certain polymeric materials are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final materials and products , such as polymeric coatings , paints , inks , and adhesives . those materials should not be addressed by this directive and should therefore not be covered by the definition . _________________ 43 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . ### single use plastic products can be manufactured from a wide range of plastics . plastics are usually defined as polymeric materials to which additives may have been added . however , this definition would cover certain natural polymers . unmodified natural polymers should not be covered as they occur naturally in the environment . therefore , the definition of polymer in article 3 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council43 should be adapted and a separate definition should be introduced for the purposes of this directive . plastics manufactured with modified natural polymers , or plastics manufactured from bio - based , fossil or synthetic starting substances are not naturally occurring and should therefore be addressed by this directive . the adapted definition of plastics should therefore cover polymer - based rubber items and bio - based and biodegradable plastics regardless of whether they are derived from biomass and / or intended to biodegrade over time . certain polymeric materials are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final materials and products , such as polymeric coatings , linings or layers , paints , inks , and adhesives . those materials should not be addressed by this directive and should therefore not be covered by the definition . _________________ 43 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec .


### with regard to single - use plastic products for which there are no readily available suitable and more sustainable alternatives , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , also introduce extended producer responsibility schemes to cover the costs of waste management and clean - up of litter as well as the costs of awareness - raising measures to prevent and reduce such litter . ### with regard to single - use plastic products for which there are no readily available suitable and more sustainable alternatives , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , also introduce extended producer responsibility schemes to cover the costs of waste management in line with article 8 and 8a of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and article 7 of directive 94 / 62 / ec as well as the costs of awareness - raising measures to prevent and reduce litter .


### the large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned , lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment . the indirect fee system envisaged under union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea , and ensures a right of delivery . that system should , however , be supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid . as plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear , in particular recycling . _________________ 46 council regulation no 1224 / 2009 , directive 2000 / 59 / ec and directive 2008 / 98 / ec . ### the large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned , lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment . the indirect fee system envisaged under union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea , and ensures a right of delivery . that system should , however , be supplemented by a collection target and further financial incentives for fishermen to bring fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid . member states should legally and financially incentivize schemes for the collection and removal of fishing gear containing plastic , as well as other plastic waste , by fishermen at sea . as plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear , in particular recycling . _________________ 46 council regulation no 1224 / 2009 , directive 2000 / 59 / ec and directive 2008 / 98 / ec .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 201648 , the commission should carry out an evaluation of this directive . that evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this directive and data collected under directive 2008 / 56 / ec or directive 2008 / 98 / ec . the evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether , in view of monitoring of marine litter in the union , the annex listing single - use plastic products needs to be reviewed . the evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime , including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment , as foreseen in the european plastics strategy , allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain single - use plastic products in the marine environment . that standard would include a standard to test if , as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment , plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide , biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment . if that is the case , single - use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market . while the european strategy for plastics already envisages action in this area , it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas . _________________ 48 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 201648 , the commission should carry out an evaluation of this directive . that evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this directive and data collected under directive 2008 / 56 / ec or directive 2008 / 98 / ec . the evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether , in view of monitoring of marine litter in the union , the annex listing single - use plastic products needs to be reviewed . the evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime , including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment , as foreseen in the european plastics strategy , allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain single - use plastic products in the marine environment . that standard would include a standard to test if , as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment , plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide , biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment . if that is the case , single - use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market . while the european strategy for plastics already envisages action in this area , it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas . the european commission should report to the european parliament biannually on the updated results of the evaluation of this directive . _________________ 48 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### member states shall take measures to inform consumers of the single - use plastic products listed in part g of the annex and fishing gear containing plastic about the following : ### member states shall take measures to inform all relevant actors , particularly consumers , the fishing sector , and fishing communities of the single - use plastic products listed in part g of the annex and fishing gear containing plastic about the following :


### the available re - use systems and waste management options for those products and fishing gear containing plastic as well as best practices in sound waste management carried out in accordance with article 13 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec ; ### the availability of reusable alternatives , re - use systems and waste management options for those products and fishing gear containing plastic as well as best practices in sound waste management carried out in accordance with article 13 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec ;


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council replacing annex a to regulation 2015 / 848 on insolvency proceedings ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council replacing annexes a and b to regulation 2015 / 848 on insolvency proceedings


### annex a to regulation 2015 / 848 of the european parliament and of the council2 lists the designations given in the national law of the member states to the insolvency proceedings to which that regulation applies . __________________ 2 regulation 2015 / 848 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 may 2015 on insolvency proceedings . ### annexes a and b to regulation 2015 / 848 of the european parliament and of the council2 list the designations given in the national law of the member states to the insolvency proceedings and insolvency practitioners to which that regulation applies . annex a to regulation 2015 / 848 lists the insolvency proceedings referred to in point of article 2 of the regulation . annex b to the regulation lists the insolvency practitioners referred to in point of article 2 of the regulation . __________________ 2 regulation 2015 / 848 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 may 2015 on insolvency proceedings .


### in accordance with article 3 and article 4a of protocol no 21 on the position of the united kingdom and ireland in respect of the area of freedom , security and justice , annexed to the treaty on european union and to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , [ the united kingdom and ireland have given notice of their wish to take part in the adoption and application of this regulation ] / [ without prejudice to article 4 of the protocol , the united kingdom and ireland will not participate in the adoption of this regulation and will not be bound by it or be subject to its application ] . ### in accordance with article 3 and article 4a of protocol no 21 on the position of the united kingdom and ireland in respect of the area of freedom , security and justice , annexed to the treaty on european union and to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the united kingdom gave notice on 15 november 2017 of its wish to take part in the adoption and application of this regulation .


### annex a to regulation 2015 / 848 should therefore be amended accordingly , ### annexes a and b to regulation 2015 / 848 should therefore be amended accordingly ,


### annex a to regulation 2015 / 848 is replaced by the text in the annex to this regulation . ### annexes a and b to regulation 2015 / 848 are replaced by the text in the annexes to this regulation .


### annex b insolvency practitioners referred to in point of article 2 belgique / belgië –de curator / le curateur , –de gedelegeerd rechter / le juge - délégué , –de gerechtsmandataris / le mandataire de justice , –de schuldbemiddelaar / le médiateur de dettes , –de vereffenaar / le liquidateur , –de voorlopige bewindvoerder / l ' administrateur provisoire , българия –назначен предварително временен синдик , –временен синдик , – синдик , –служебен синдик česká republika –insolvenční správce , –předběžný insolvenční správce , –oddělený insolvenční správce , –zvláštní insolvenční správce , –zástupce insolvenčního správce , deutschland –konkursverwalter , –vergleichsverwalter , –sachwalter , –verwalter , –insolvenzverwalter , –sachwalter , –treuhänder , –vorläufiger insolvenzverwalter , –vorläufiger sachwalter , eesti –pankrotihaldur , –ajutine pankrotihaldur , –usaldusisik , éire / ireland –liquidator , –official assignee , –trustee in bankruptcy , –provisional liquidator , –examiner , –personal insolvency practitioner , –insolvency service , ελλαδα –ο σύνδικος , –ο εισηγητής , –η επιτροπή των πιστωτών , –ο ειδικός εκκαθαριστής españa –administrador concursal , –mediador concursal , france –mandataire judiciaire , –liquidateur , –administrateur judiciaire , –commissaire à l ' exécution du plan , hrvatska –stečajni upravitelj , –privremeni stečajni upravitelj , –stečajni povjerenik , –povjerenik , italia –curatore , –commissario giudiziale , –commissario straordinario , –commissario liquidatore , –liquidatore giudiziale , –professionista nominato dal tribunale , –organismo di composizione della crisi nella procedura di composizione della crisi da sovraindebitamento del consumatore , –liquidatore , κυπρος –εκκαθαριστής και προσωρινός εκκαθαριστής , –επίσημοςστής παραλήπτης , –διαχειριστήςαλήπτης της πτώχευσης latvija –maksātnespējas procesa administrators , lietuva –bankroto administratorius , –restruktūrizavimo administratorius , luxembourg –le curateur , –le commissaire , –le liquidateur , –le conseil de gérance de la section d ' assainissement du notariat , –le liquidateur dans le cadre du surendettement , magyarország –vagyonfelügyelő , –felszámoló , malta –amministratur proviżorju , –riċevitur uffiċjali , –stralċjarju , –manager speċjali , –kuraturi f’każ ta’ proċeduri ta’ falliment , –kontrollur speċjali , nederland –de curator in het faillissement , –de bewindvoerder in de surséance van betaling , –de bewindvoerder in de schuldsaneringsregeling natuurlijke personen , österreich –masseverwalter , –sanierungsverwalter , –ausgleichsverwalter , –besonderer verwalter , –einstweiliger verwalter , –sachwalter , –treuhänder , –insolvenzgericht , –konkursgericht , polska –syndyk , –nadzorca sądowy , –zarządca , –nadzorca układu , –tymczasowy nadzorca sądowy , –tymczasowy zarządca , –zarządca przymusowy , portugal –administrador da insolvência , –administrador judicial provisório , românia –practician în insolvență , –administrator concordatar , –administrator judiciar , –lichidator judiciar , slovenija –upravitelj , slovensko –predbežný správca , –správca , suomi / finland –pesänhoitaja / boförvaltare , –selvittäjä / utredare , sverige –förvaltare , –rekonstruktör , united kingdom –liquidator , –supervisor of a voluntary arrangement , –administrator , –official receiver , –trustee , –provisional liquidator , –interim receiver , –judicial factor . ### annex 1a ' annex b insolvency practitioners referred to in point of article 2 belgique / belgië –de curator / le curateur , –de gerechtsmandataris / le mandataire de justice , –de schuldbemiddelaar / le médiateur de dettes , –de vereffenaar / le liquidateur , –de voorlopige bewindvoerder / l ' administrateur provisoire , българия –назначен предварително временен синдик , –временен синдик , – синдик , –служебен синдик , –доверено лице , česká republika –insolvenční správce , –předběžný insolvenční správce , –oddělený insolvenční správce , –zvláštní insolvenční správce , –zástupce insolvenčního správce , deutschland –konkursverwalter , –vergleichsverwalter , –sachwalter , –verwalter , –insolvenzverwalter , –sachwalter , –treuhänder , –vorläufiger insolvenzverwalter , –vorläufiger sachwalter , eesti –pankrotihaldur , –ajutine pankrotihaldur , –usaldusisik , éire / ireland –liquidator , –official assignee , –trustee in bankruptcy , –provisional liquidator , –examiner , –personal insolvency practitioner , –insolvency service , ελλαδα –ο σύνδικος , –ο εισηγητής , –η επιτροπή των πιστωτών , –ο ειδικός εκκαθαριστής , españa –administrador concursal , –mediador concursal , france –mandataire judiciaire , –liquidateur , –administrateur judiciaire , –commissaire à l ' exécution du plan , hrvatska –stečajni upravitelj , –privremeni stečajni upravitelj , –stečajni povjerenik , –povjerenik , –izvanredni povjerenik , italia –curatore , –commissario giudiziale , –commissario straordinario , –commissario liquidatore , –liquidatore giudiziale , –professionista nominato dal tribunale , –organismo di composizione della crisi nella procedura di composizione della crisi da sovraindebitamento del consumatore , –liquidatore , κυπρος –εκκαθαριστής και προσωρινός εκκαθαριστής , –επίσημος παραλήπτης , –διαχειριστής της πτώχευσης , latvija –maksātnespējas procesa administrators , –tiesiskās aizsardzības procesa uzraugošā persona , lietuva –bankroto administratorius , –restruktūrizavimo administratorius , luxembourg –le curateur , –le commissaire , –le liquidateur , –le conseil de gérance de la section d ' assainissement du notariat , –le liquidateur dans le cadre du surendettement , magyarország –vagyonfelügyelő , –felszámoló , malta –amministratur proviżorju , –riċevitur uffiċjali , –stralċjarju , –manager speċjali , –kuraturi f ' każ ta ' proċeduri ta ' falliment , –kontrolur speċjali , nederland –de curator in het faillissement , –de bewindvoerder in de surséance van betaling , –de bewindvoerder in de schuldsaneringsregeling natuurlijke personen , österreich –masseverwalter , –sanierungsverwalter , –ausgleichsverwalter , –besonderer verwalter , –einstweiliger verwalter , –sachwalter , –treuhänder , –insolvenzgericht , –konkursgericht , polska –syndyk , –nadzorca sądowy , –zarządca , –nadzorca układu , –tymczasowy nadzorca sądowy , –tymczasowy zarządca , –zarządca przymusowy , portugal –administrador da insolvência , –administrador judicial provisório , românia –practician în insolvență , –administrator concordatar , –administrator judiciar , –lichidator judiciar , slovenija –upravitelj , slovensko –predbežný správca , –správca , suomi / finland –pesänhoitaja / boförvaltare , –selvittäjä / utredare , sverige –förvaltare , –rekonstruktör , united kingdom –liquidator , –supervisor of a voluntary arrangement , –administrator , –official receiver , –trustee , –provisional liquidator , –interim receiver , –judicial factor . '


### pursuant to article 3 teu , the union is to work for a highly competitive social market economy , aiming at full employment and social progress and promote social justice and protection . in accordance with article 9 tfeu , the union , in defining and implementing its policies and activities , is to take into account requirements linked to , inter alia , the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of an adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and the promotion of a high level of education , training and the protection of human health . ### pursuant to article 3 teu , the union is to work for a highly competitive social market economy , aiming at full employment and social progress and promote social justice and protection . in accordance with article 9 tfeu , the union , in defining and implementing its policies and activities , is to take into account requirements linked to , inter alia , the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of an adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and the promotion of a high level of education , training and the protection of human health . pursuant to article 5 teu , the exercise of eu competences is subject to rules of subsidiarity and proportionality .


### a european labour authority should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in the single market . to that effect , the authority should support the member states and the commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross - border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services , support compliance and cooperation between the member states to ensure the effective application of the union law in these areas , and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross - border disputes or labour market disruptions . ### a european labour agency should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in and promote free movement of workers and services within the single market . to that effect , the agency should support the member states and the commission in strengthening access to relevant and up - to - date information for workers and employers about their rights and obligations in cross - border labour mobility situations within all member states through an ela web portal , as well as access to relevant services , and promote cooperation between the member states to ensure the effective application of the union law in these areas , and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross - border disputes or labour market disruptions .


### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate . ### the agency should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the agency , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , it should be able to report them to the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities .


### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate . ### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate .


### in certain instances , sector - specific union law has been adopted in order to respond to specific needs in that sector , such as the area of international transport . the authority should also deal with the cross - border aspects of the application of such sector - specific union law , in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and the council49 , directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and the council50 , regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and the council51 and directive 278 ) 52 . _________________ 49 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 . 50 directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on minimum conditions for the implementation of council regulations no 3820 / 85 and no 3821 / 85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities and repealing council directive 88 / 599 / eec . 51 regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing council directive 96 / 26 / ec . 52 com278 – proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec as regards enforcement requirements and laying down specific rules with respect to directive 96 / 71 / ec and directive 2014 / 67 / eu for posting drivers in the road transport sector . ### in certain instances , sector - specific union law has been adopted in order to respond to specific needs in that sector , such as the area of international transport . the agency may also , with the prior consent of the member state concerned , deal with the cross - border aspects of the application of such sector - specific union law , in particular regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and the council49 , directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and the council50 , regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and the council51 and directive 278 ) 52 . _________________ 49 regulation no 561 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending council regulations no 3821 / 85 and no 2135 / 98 and repealing council regulation no 3820 / 85 . 50 directive 2006 / 22 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2006 on minimum conditions for the implementation of council regulations no 3820 / 85 and no 3821 / 85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities and repealing council directive 88 / 599 / eec . 51 regulation no 1071 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing council directive 96 / 26 / ec . 52 com278 – proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council amending directive 2006 / 22 / ec as regards enforcement requirements and laying down specific rules with respect to directive 96 / 71 / ec and directive 2014 / 67 / eu for posting drivers in the road transport sector .


### the individuals covered by the activities of the authority should be persons who are subject to the union law within the scope of this regulation , including workers , self - employed persons , jobseekers , and economically non - active persons ; this should cover both union citizens and third - country nationals who are legally resident in the union , such as posted workers , eu blue card holders , intra - corporate transferees or long - term residents , as well as their family members . ### the individuals covered by the activities of the authority should be persons who are subject to the union law within the scope of this regulation , including workers , self - employed persons , jobseekers , and economically non - active persons ; this should cover both union citizens and third - country nationals who are legally resident in the union , eu blue card holders , intra - corporate transferees or long - term residents , as well as their family members as provided by relevant eu legal acts regulating their movement within the eu .


### to ensure they can benefit from a fair and effective internal market , the authority should promote opportunities for individuals and employers to be mobile or provide services and recruit anywhere within the union . this includes supporting the cross - border mobility of individuals by facilitating access to cross - border mobility services , such as the cross - border matching of jobs , traineeships and apprenticeships and by promoting mobility schemes such as ' your first eures job ' or ' erasmuspro’ . the authority should also contribute to improving transparency of information , including on rights and obligations stemming from union law , and access to services to individuals and employers , in cooperation with other union information services , such as your europe advice , and taking full advantage and ensuring consistency with the your europe portal , which will form the backbone of the future single digital gateway53 . _________________ 53 regulation [ single digital gateway – com256 ] ### to ensure they can fully benefit from fair and effective internal market , the agency should promote opportunities for workers and employers to be mobile or provide services and recruit anywhere within the union . this includes supporting the cross - border mobility of individuals by creating accessible web portal containing up - to - date and comprehensive data on the labour laws and working conditions in all eu member states , facilitating access to cross - border mobility services , such as the cross - border matching of jobs , traineeships and apprenticeships and by promoting mobility schemes such as ' your first eures job ' or ' erasmuspro’ . the agency should also contribute to improving transparency of information , including on rights and obligations stemming from union law , and access to services to individuals and employers , in cooperation with other union information services , such as your europe advice , and taking full advantage and ensuring consistency with the your europe portal , which will form the backbone of the future single digital gateway53 . _________________ 53 regulation [ single digital gateway – com256 ]


### in view of the fair , simple and effective application of union law , the authority should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between member states . together with other staff , national liaison officers working within the authority should support member states’ compliance with cooperation obligations , speed up exchanges between them through procedures dedicated to reducing delays , and ensure links with other national liaison offices , bodies , and contact points established under union law . the authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross - border cooperation , including electronic data exchange tools such as the electronic exchange of social security information system and the internal market information system , and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving it tools used for message exchange between national authorities . ### in view of the proportionate , non - discriminatory , simple and effective application of union law , the agency should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between member states . together with other staff , national liaison officers working within the agency should support member states’ compliance with cooperation obligations , speed up exchanges between them through procedures dedicated to reducing delays , and ensure links with other national liaison offices , bodies , and contact points established under union law . the authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross - border cooperation , including electronic data exchange tools such as the electronic exchange of social security information system and the internal market information system , and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving it tools used for message exchange between national authorities .


### in view of the fair , simple and effective application of union law , the authority should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between member states . together with other staff , national liaison officers working within the authority should support member states’ compliance with cooperation obligations , speed up exchanges between them through procedures dedicated to reducing delays , and ensure links with other national liaison offices , bodies , and contact points established under union law . the authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross - border cooperation , including electronic data exchange tools such as the electronic exchange of social security information system and the internal market information system , and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving it tools used for message exchange between national authorities . ### in view of the proper application of union law , the agency should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between member states , as provided by other relevant union acts . together with other staff , national liaison officers working within the authority should support member states’ compliance with cooperation obligations , speed up exchanges between them through procedures dedicated to reducing delays , and ensure links with other national liaison offices , bodies , and contact points established under union law . the authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross - border cooperation , including electronic data exchange tools such as the electronic exchange of social security information system and the internal market information system , and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving it tools used for message exchange between national authorities .


### to increase member states ' capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross - border dimension in relation to union law within its scope , the authority should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections , including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . these should take place at the request of member states or upon their agreement to the authority ' s suggestion . the authority should provide strategic , logistical , and technical support to member states participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements . inspections should be carried out in agreement with the member states concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of member states concerned , which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to national law . ### to increase member states ' capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross - border dimension in relation to union law within its scope , the agency should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections , including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . these should take place at the request of member states or upon their agreement to the agency ' s suggestion . the agency should provide strategic , logistical , and technical support to member states participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements . inspections should be carried out in agreement with the member state concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law applicable on the territory of the member state in which the inspection is being carried out , which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to this national law .


### to increase member states ' capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross - border dimension in relation to union law within its scope , the authority should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections , including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . these should take place at the request of member states or upon their agreement to the authority ' s suggestion . the authority should provide strategic , logistical , and technical support to member states participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements . inspections should be carried out in agreement with the member states concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of member states concerned , which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to national law . ### to increase member states ' capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross - border dimension in relation to union law within its scope , the agency should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections , including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . these should take place at the request of member states or upon their agreement to the agency ' s suggestion and always upon the agreement of the member state concerned . the agency should provide strategic , logistical , and technical support to member states participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements . inspections should be carried out in agreement with the member states concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of member states concerned , which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to national law .


### in order to keep track of emerging trends , challenges , or loopholes in the areas of labour mobility and social security coordination , the authority should develop an analytical and risk assessment capacity . this should involve carrying out labour market analyses and studies , as well as peer reviews . the authority should monitor potential imbalances in terms of skills and cross - border labour flows , including their possible impact on territorial cohesion . the authority should also support the risk assessment referred to in article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . the authority should ensure synergies and complementarity with other union agencies or services or networks . this should include seeking input from solvit and similar services on recurring problems encountered by individuals and businesses in the exercise of their rights in the areas under the scope of the authority . the authority should also facilitate and streamline data collection activities provided for by the relevant union laws within its scope . this does not entail the creation of new reporting obligations for member states . ### in order to keep track of emerging trends , challenges , or loopholes in the areas of labour mobility and social security coordination , the authority should develop , in cooperation with member states and social partners , an analytical and risk assessment capacity . this should involve carrying out labour market analyses and studies , as well as peer reviews . the authority should monitor potential imbalances in terms of skills and cross - border labour flows , including their possible impact on territorial cohesion . the authority should also support the risk assessment referred to in article 10 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu . the authority should ensure synergies and complementarity with other union agencies or services or networks . this should include seeking input from solvit and similar services on recurring problems encountered by individuals and businesses in the exercise of their rights in the areas under the scope of the authority . the authority should also facilitate and streamline data collection activities provided for by the relevant union laws within its scope . this does not entail the creation of new reporting obligations for member states .


### the authority should provide a platform for resolving disputes between member states in relation to the application of union law that falls within its scope . it should build on dialogue and conciliation mechanisms that are currently in place in the area of social security coordination , which are valued by member states60 and their importance is recognised by the court of justice61 . member states should be able to refer cases to the authority for mediation according to standard procedures put in place for this purpose . the authority should only deal with disputes between member states , while individuals and employers facing difficulties with exercising their union rights should continue to have at their disposal the national and union services dedicated to dealing with such cases , such as the solvit network to which the authority should refer such cases . the solvit network should also be able to refer to the authority for its consideration cases in which the problem cannot be solved due to differences between national administrations . _________________ 60 council , partial general approach of 26 october 2017 on the proposal for a regulation amending regulation no 883 / 2004 on the coordination of social security systems and regulation no 987 / 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing regulation no 883 / 2004 13645 / 1 / 17 . 61 case c - 236 / 88 eu : c : 1990 : 303 , paragraph 17 ; case c - 202 / 97 eu : c : 2000 : 75 , paragraphs 57 - 58 ; case c - 178 / 97 eu : c : 2000 : 169 , paragraphs 44 - 45 ; case c - 2 / 05 eu : c : 2006 : 69 , paragraphs 28 - 29 ; case c - 12 / 14 eu : c : 2016 : 135 , paragraphs 39 - 41 ; case c - 359 / 16 eu : c : 2018 : 63 , paragraphs 44 - 45 . ### individuals and employers facing difficulties with exercising their union rights should continue to have at their disposal the national and union services dedicated to dealing with such cases , such as the solvit network to which the authority should refer such cases . the solvit network should also be able to refer to the authority for its consideration cases in which the problem cannot be solved due to differences between national administrations .


### support cooperation between member states in the cross - border enforcement of relevant union law , including facilitating joint inspections ; ### encourage , facilitate and support cooperation between member states in the cross - border enforcement of relevant union law , including facilitating joint inspections ;


### the authority shall be a body of the union with legal personality . ### the agency shall be a&#160 ; body of the union with legal personality .


### tasks of the authority ### tasks of the agency


### facilitate access to information by individuals and employers on rights and obligations in cross - border situations as well as access to cross - border labour mobility services , in accordance with articles 6 and 7 ; ### provide&#160 ; information to workers and employers on their rights and obligations in cross - border situations , on labour laws and conditions in all eu member states through accessible ela web portal available in all official eu languages , as well as provide cross - border labour mobility services , including advisory services for workers and employers , in accordance with articles 6 and 7 ;


### provide relevant information to employers on labour rules , and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross - border labour mobility situations , including posted workers ; ### provide workers and employers with relevant information on labour rules and working conditions , applicable in cross - border labour mobility situations , including posted workers , as well as to provide relevant information on labour laws and conditions in all of the eu member states . the information shall be provided in all official languages of the eu through an up - to - date and accessible ela web portal ;


### the authority shall provide services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the authority shall : ### the agency shall provide services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union , including advisory services and organizing trainings . to that end , the agency shall :


### the authority shall provide services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the authority shall : ### the agency shall provide free of charge services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the agency shall :


### the authority shall facilitate cooperation between member states and support their effective compliance with cooperation obligations , including on information exchange , as defined in union law within the scope of the authority’s competences . ### the agency shall facilitate cooperation between member states and support their effective compliance with cooperation obligations , including on information exchange , as defined in union law within the scope of the agency’s competences .