### the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amendments to annex vi to directive 2009 / 16 / ec containing the list of the ‘ instructions’ adopted by the paris mou , with a view to keeping the procedures applicable and enforceable in the territory of the member states , in line with those agreed upon at international level . the possibility for the commission to swiftly update those procedures would contribute to achieving a global level - playing field for shipping . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to grant the possibility for the commission to update the procedures swiftly , thereby contributing to achieving a global level - playing field for shipping , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amendments to annex vi to directive 2009 / 16 / ec containing the list of the ‘ instructions’ adopted by the paris mou , with a view to keeping the procedures applicable and enforceable in the territory of the member states , in line with those agreed upon at international level and taking into account the ilo guidelines for port state control officers carrying out inspections under the maritime labour convention , 2006 . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### ‘ or its up - to - date version . ’ ### ‘ in its up - to - date version . ’


### implementing powers shall be conferred on the commission to establish the modalities of publication of the information referred to in the above paragraph , the criteria for aggregating the relevant data and the frequency of updates . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 31 . ### implementing powers shall be conferred on the commission to establish the modalities of publication of the information referred to in the above paragraph , the criteria for aggregating the relevant data and the frequency of updates . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure under article 5 of regulation no 182 / 2011 .


### article 6 of regulation no 247 / 2006 provides for a transitional period during which the canary islands may continue to receive supplies of determined quantities of milk - based preparations falling within cn codes 1901 90 99 and 2106 90 92 intended for industrial processing . this transitional period expires on 31 december 2009 . the product falling within cn code 1901 90 99 – skimmed milk powder with vegetable fat – is a traditional product for the local consumers , including the most deprived , and has been sold in the canary islands during the last 40 years . the supply of this product has generated a specific local industry ensuring employment and added value . in the current situation of economic crisis it is appropriate to maintain the supply of this specific product and to extend the transitional period set by article 6 of that regulation to 31 december 2013 . ### article 6 of regulation no 247 / 2006 provides for a transitional period during which the canary islands may continue to receive supplies of determined quantities of milk - based preparations falling within cn codes 1901 90 99 and 2106 90 92 intended for industrial processing . this transitional period expires on 31 december 2009 . the product falling within cn code 1901 90 99 – skimmed milk powder with vegetable fat – is a traditional product for the local consumers , including the most deprived , and has been sold in the canary islands during the last 40 years . the supply of this product has generated a specific local industry ensuring employment and added value . in the current situation of economic crisis it is justified to maintain the supply of this specific product and to extend the transitional period set by article 6 of that regulation to 31 december 2013 , as long as it reserved exclusively for local use .


### the conditions for further extension of the local milk production of the outermost regions , which benefit from the waiver foreseen by the first subparagraph of article 19 of regulation no 247 / 2006 , are very limited due to the topography of the islands concerned . though the obligation to ensure the collection and outlet of the local milk production is maintained , it is appropriate to delete the commission’s obligation , foreseen by the second subparagraph of that article , to determine an incorporation rate for fresh milk produced locally . ### the conditions for further extension of the local milk production of the outermost regions , which benefit from the waiver provided for in the first subparagraph of article 19 of regulation no 247 / 2006 , are very limited or still uncertain due to the topography of the islands concerned and the fact that those local dairy sectors have emerged only recently . though the obligation to ensure the collection of , and outlets for , the local milk production is maintained , it is appropriate to delete the commission’s obligation , as set out in the second subparagraph of that article , to determine an incorporation rate for fresh milk produced locally .


### notwithstanding article 114 of regulation no 1234 / 2007 , the production in madeira and in the french overseas department of reunion of uht milk reconstituted from milk powder originating in the community shall be authorised within the limits of local consumption requirements , insofar as this measure does not hinder that locally produced milk is collected and finds outlets . this product shall be used for local consumption only . ### notwithstanding article 114 of regulation no 1234 / 2007 , the production in madeira and in the french overseas department of réunion of uht milk reconstituted from milk powder originating in the community shall be authorised within the limits of local consumption requirements , in so far as this measure does not hinder locally produced milk from being collected and finding outlets or impede efforts to encourage the development of that production . this product shall be used for local consumption only .


### at the time of the entry into force of the treaty of lisbon , member states of the union maintained a significant number of bilateral agreements with third countries relating to investment . the treaty does not contain any explicit transitional provisions for such agreements which have now come under exclusive union competence . furthermore , some of those agreements may include provisions affecting the common rules on capital movements laid down in part three chapter 4 of title iv of the treaty . ### at the time of the entry into force of the treaty of lisbon , member states of the union maintained a significant number of bilateral agreements with third countries relating to foreign direct investment . the treaty does not contain any explicit transitional provisions for such agreements . furthermore , some of those agreements may include provisions affecting the common rules on capital movements laid down in part three chapter 4 of title iv of the treaty .


### although bilateral agreements remain binding on the member states under public international law and will be progressively replaced by future agreements of the union relating to the same subject matter , the conditions for their continuing existence and their relationship with the union ' s policies relating to investment , including in particular the common commercial policy , require appropriate management . that relationship will develop further as the union exercises its competence . ### although bilateral agreements remain binding on the member states under public international law and will be progressively replaced by future agreements of the union relating to the same subject matter , the conditions for their continuing existence and their relationship with the union ' s policies relating to foreign direct investment , including in particular the common commercial policy , require appropriate management . that relationship will develop further as the union exercises its competence .


### in the interest of eu investors and their investments in third countries , and of member states hosting foreign investors and investments , bilateral agreements that specify and guarantee the conditions of investment should be maintained in force . ### in the interest of eu investors and their investments in third countries and of member states hosting foreign investors and investments , bilateral agreements that specify and guarantee the conditions of foreign direct investment remain binding under public international law without prejudice to the right of the commission to progressively replace existing direct foreign investment agreements with new agreements offering equal or better conditions to member states .


### this regulation lays down the conditions under which member states should be authorised to maintain in force or to permit to enter into force international agreements relating to investment . ### this regulation lays down the conditions under which member states should be authorised to maintain in force or to permit to enter into force international agreements relating to foreign direct investment .


### this regulation lays down the conditions under which member states are empowered to amend or conclude international agreements relating to investment . ### this regulation lays down the conditions under which member states are empowered to amend or conclude international agreements relating to foreign direct investment .


### as the authorisation to maintain , amend or conclude agreements covered by this regulation is granted in an area of exclusive union competence , it must be regarded as an exceptional measure . the authorisation is without prejudice to the application of article 258 of the treaty with respect to failures of member states to fulfil obligations under the treaties other than those concerning incompatibilities arising from the allocation of competences between the union and its member states . ### as the authorisation to maintain , amend or conclude foreign direct investment agreements covered by this regulation is granted in an area of exclusive union competence , it must be regarded as an exceptional measure . the authorisation is without prejudice to the application of article 258 of the treaty with respect to failures of member states to fulfil obligations under the treaties other than those concerning incompatibilities arising from the allocation of competences between the union and its member states .


### the commission should be able to withdraw the authorisation if an agreement conflicts with the law of the union other than the incompatibilities arising from the allocation of competence between the union and its member states . the authorisation may also be withdrawn if an agreement of the union in force with a third country contains investment provisions similar to those of a member state agreement . in order to ensure that agreements of member states do not undermine the development and implementation of the union ' s policies relating to investment , including in particular of autonomous measures of common commercial policy , authorisation may be withdrawn . finally , should the council not take a decision on the authorisation to open negotiations concerning investment within one year of the submission of a recommendation by the commission pursuant to article 218 of the treaty , the possibility would exist to withdraw the authorisation . ### the commission should be able to withdraw the authorisation if a foreign direct investment agreement conflicts with the law of the union other than the incompatibilities arising from the allocation of competence between the union and its member states . such authorisations may only be withdrawn following a request by the commission for the member state to renegotiate the foreign direct investment agreement with which the member state has failed to comply . the authorisation may also be withdrawn if a foreign direct investment agreement of the union in force with a third country contains investment provisions that are equivalent in substance to those of a member state foreign direct investment agreement . in order to ensure that agreements of member states do not undermine the development and implementation of the union ' s policies relating to investment , including in particular of autonomous measures of common commercial policy , authorisation may be withdrawn . finally , should the council not take a decision on the authorisation to open negotiations concerning investment within one year of the submission of a recommendation by the commission pursuant to article 218 of the treaty , the possibility would exist to withdraw the authorisation .


### the authorisation to amend or conclude agreements provided for by this regulation notably allows member states to address any incompatibilities between their international agreements relating to investment and the law of the union , other than incompatibilities arising from the allocation of competences between the union and its member states , which are addressed in this regulation . ### the authorisation to amend or conclude foreign direct investment agreements provided for by this regulation notably allows member states to address any incompatibilities between their international agreements relating to foreign direct investment and the law of the union , other than incompatibilities arising from the allocation of competences between the union and its member states , which are addressed in this regulation .


### agreements authorised under this regulation or authorisations to open negotiations to amend an existing or to conclude a new bilateral agreement with a third country should not in any case be allowed to constitute an obstacle to the implementation of the union ' s policies relating to investment , in particular common commercial policy . ### agreements on foreign direct investment authorised under this regulation or authorisations to open negotiations to amend an existing or to conclude a new bilateral agreement with a third country should not in any case be allowed to constitute an obstacle to the implementation of the union ' s policies relating to foreign direct investment , in particular common commercial policy .


### agreements between member states relating to investment should not be covered by this regulation . ### agreements between member states relating to investment are not covered by this regulation .


### this regulation establishes the terms , conditions and the procedure under which member states are authorised to maintain in force , amend or conclude bilateral agreements with third countries relating to investment . ### this regulation establishes the terms , conditions and the procedure under which member states are authorised to maintain in force , amend or conclude bilateral agreements with third countries relating to foreign direct investment . fdi means any foreign investment which serves to establish lasting and direct links with an undertaking to which capital is made available in order to carry out an economic activity . where investments take the form of a shareholding , this objective presupposes that the shares enable the shareholder to participate effectively in the management of that company or in its control . fdi does not include foreign investments where there is no intention to influence the management and control of an undertaking . such investments , which are often of a more short - term , and sometimes of a more speculative , nature , are commonly referred to as portfolio investments .


### within thirty days from the entry into force of this regulation , the member states shall notify the commission of all bilateral agreements with third countries relating to investment concluded before the entry into force of this regulation that they either wish to maintain in force or permit to enter into force under this chapter . the notification shall include a copy of those bilateral agreements . ### within thirty days from the entry into force of this regulation , the member states shall notify the commission of all bilateral agreements with third countries relating to fdi concluded before the entry into force of this regulation that either will remain in force or will be permitted to enter into force under this chapter . the notification shall include a copy of those bilateral agreements .


### notwithstanding the union ' s competences relating to investment and without prejudice to other obligations of member states under the law of the union , member states are authorised in accordance with article 2 of the treaty to maintain in force bilateral agreements relating to investment that have been notified in accordance with article 2 of this regulation . ### notwithstanding the union ' s competences relating to fdi and without prejudice to other obligations of member states under the law of the union , member states are authorised in accordance with article 2 of the treaty to maintain in force bilateral agreements relating to fdi that have been notified in accordance with article 2 of this regulation .


### constitute an obstacle to the development and the implementation of the union ' s policies relating to investment , including in particular the common commercial policy . ### constitute an obstacle to the development and the implementation of the union ' s policies relating to fdi , including in particular the common commercial policy .


### where the consultations referred to in paragraph 2 fail to resolve the matter , the commission shall withdraw the authorisation for the agreement concerned . the commission shall take a decision on the withdrawal of the authorisation in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 15 . it shall include a requirement that the member state takes appropriate action , and where necessary terminate the relevant agreement . ### where the consultations referred to in paragraph 2 fail to resolve the matter , the commission shall withdraw the authorisation for the agreement concerned . that withdrawal of authorisation may not occur before at least one year has elapsed from the date of delivery of the reasoned opinion referred to in article 6 . the commission shall take a decision on the withdrawal of the authorisation in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 15 . it shall include a requirement that the member state takes appropriate action , and where necessary terminate the relevant agreement .


### subject to the conditions laid down in articles 8 to 12 , a member state shall be authorised to enter into negotiations to amend an existing or to conclude a new agreement relating to investment with a third country . ### subject to the conditions laid down in articles 8 to 12 , a member state shall be authorised to enter into negotiations to amend an existing or to conclude a new agreement relating to fdi with a third country .


### where a member state intends to enter into negotiations in order to amend an existing or to conclude a new agreement with a third country relating to investment , it shall notify the commission of its intentions in writing . ### where a member state intends to enter into negotiations in order to amend an existing or to conclude a new agreement with a third country relating to fdi , it shall notify the commission of its intentions in writing .


### the commission shall be kept informed of the progress and results throughout the different stages of negotiations and may request to participate in the negotiations between the member state and the third country concerning investment . ### the commission shall be kept informed of the progress and results throughout the different stages of negotiations and may request to participate in the negotiations between the member state and the third country concerning fdi .


### the efficient use of human capital is the most important determinant of an economy ' s competitiveness and is key to addressing the eu ' s demographic challenges , to competing successfully in a globalised economy and to ensuring a comparative advantage vis - à - vis third countries . the pool of highly trained and qualified women is constantly growing as evidenced by the fact that 60 per cent of university graduates are female . a continued failure to draw on this pool in appointments to economic decision - making positions would amount to a failure to fully exploit skilled human capital . ### the efficient use of human capital is the most important determinant of an economy ' s competitiveness and is key to addressing the eu ' s demographic challenges , to competing successfully in a globalised economy and to ensuring a comparative advantage vis - à - vis third countries . the pool of highly trained and qualified women is constantly growing as evidenced by the fact that 60 per cent of university graduates are female . a continued failure to draw on this pool in companies ' management positions and decision - making positions would amount to a failure to fully exploit skilled human capital .


### at company level , it is widely acknowledged that the presence of women on boards improves corporate governance , because team performance and the quality of decision - making are enhanced due to a more diverse and collective mind - set incorporating a wider range of perspectives and therefore reaching more balanced decisions . numerous studies have also shown that there is a positive relationship between gender diversity at top management level and a company ' s financial performance and profitability . enhancing female representation on the boards of publicly listed companies in the union can therefore have a positive impact on the performance of companies concerned . ### at company level , it is widely acknowledged that the presence of women on boards improves corporate governance , because team performance and the quality of decision - making are enhanced due to a more diverse and collective mind - set incorporating a wider range of perspectives and therefore reaching more balanced decisions , in view of reaching a better reflection of new societal and consumers ' realities . numerous studies have also shown that there is a positive relationship between gender diversity at top management level and a company ' s financial performance and profitability . enhancing female representation on the boards of publicly listed companies in the union , given their significant economic and social responsibility , can therefore have a positive impact on the performance of companies concerned .


### existing evidence also shows that labour market equality can improve economic growth substantially . enhancing female presence in the boardrooms of listed companies in the union not only affects the women appointed to boards , but also contributes to attracting female talent to the company and ensuring a greater presence of women at all levels of management and in the workforce . therefore , a higher share of women on company boards has a positive impact on closing both the gender employment gap and the gender pay gap . making full use of the existing female talent pool would constitute a marked improvement in terms of return on education for both individuals and the public sector . female under - representation in the board rooms of publicly listed companies in the eu is a missed opportunity in terms of achieving long - term sustainable growth for member states ' economies at large . ### existing evidence also shows that labour market equality can improve economic growth substantially . enhancing female presence in the boardrooms of listed companies in the union not only affects the women appointed to boards , but also contributes to attracting female talent to the company , ensuring a greater presence and recognizing the contribution of women at all levels of management and in the workforce . therefore , a higher share of women on company boards has a positive impact on closing both the gender employment gap and the gender pay gap . making full use of the existing female talent pool would constitute a marked improvement in terms of return on education for both individuals and the public sector . female under - representation in the board rooms of publicly listed companies in the eu is a missed opportunity in terms of achieving long - term sustainable growth for member states ' economies at large .


### in line with that case - law , member states should ensure that the selection of the best qualified candidates for non - executive directors is based on a comparative analysis of the qualifications of each candidate on the basis of pre - established , clear , neutrally formulated and unambiguous criteria . examples of types of selection criteria that companies could apply include professional experience in managerial and / or supervisory tasks , knowledge in specific relevant areas such as finance , controlling or human resources management , leadership and communication skills and networking abilities . priority should be given to the candidate of the under - represented sex if that candidate is equally qualified as the candidate of the other sex in terms of suitability , competence and professional performance , and if an objective assessment taking account of all criteria specific to the individual candidates does not tilt the balance in favour of a candidate of the other sex . ### in line with that case - law , member states should ensure that the selection of the best qualified candidates for non - executive directors is based on a comparative analysis of the qualifications of each candidate on the basis of pre - established , clear , neutrally formulated and unambiguous criteria . examples of types of selection criteria that companies could apply include professional experience in managerial and / or supervisory tasks , knowledge in specific relevant areas such as finance , controlling or human resources management , leadership , international experience and communication skills and networking abilities . priority should be given to the candidate of the under - represented sex if that candidate is equally qualified as the candidate of the other sex in terms of suitability , competence and professional performance .


### member states should require listed companies to provide information on the gender composition of their boards as well as information on how they managed to meet the objectives laid down in this directive , on a yearly basis to the competent national authorities in order to enable them to assess the progress of each listed company towards gender balance among directors . such information should be published and , where the company in question has not met the objective , it should include a description of the measures that it has taken so far and intends to take in the future in order to meet the objective . ### member states should require listed companies to provide information on the gender composition of their boards as well as information on how they managed to meet the objectives laid down in this directive , on a yearly basis to the competent national authorities and in their annual report in order to enable them to assess the progress of each listed company towards gender balance among directors . such information should be published and , where the company in question has not met the objective , it should include a description of the measures that it has taken so far and intends to take in the future in order to meet the objective .


### in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that same article , this directive is limited to setting common objectives and principles and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . member states are given sufficient freedom to determine how the objectives laid down in this directive should best be achieved taking national circumstances into account , in particular rules and practices concerning recruitment for board positions . this directive does not interfere with the possibility for companies to appoint the most qualified board members , and it grants a sufficiently long period of adaptation for all listed companies . ### in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that same article , this directive is limited to setting common objectives and principles and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . member states are given sufficient freedom to determine how the objectives laid down in this directive should best be achieved taking national circumstances into account , in particular rules and practices concerning recruitment for board positions . this directive does not interfere with the possibility for companies to appoint the most qualified board members , and it grants a flexible framework and a sufficiently long period of adaptation for all listed companies .


### in accordance with the principle of proportionality , the objective to be met by listed companies should be limited in time and remain in force only until sustainable progress has been achieved in the gender composition of boards . for that reason , the commission should regularly review the application of this directive and report to the european parliament and the council . the directive is due to expire on 31 december 2028 . the commission should assess , in its review , if there is a need to extend the duration of the directive beyond that period . ### in accordance with the principle of proportionality , the objective to be met by listed companies should be limited in time and remain in force only until sustainable progress has been achieved in the gender composition of boards . for that reason , the commission should regularly review the application of this directive and report to the european parliament and the council . the directive is due to expire on 31 december 2028 . the commission should assess , in its review , if there is a need to extend the duration of the directive beyond that period . member states should cooperate with social partners and civil society in order to efficiently inform them on the directive ' s signification and transposition and implementation .


### member states shall require listed companies to provide information to the competent national authorities , once a year as from [ two years after adoption ] , about the gender representation on their boards , distinguishing between non - executive and executive directors and about the measures taken in view of the objectives laid down in article 4 and in paragraph 1 of this article , and to publish that information in an appropriate and accessible manner on their website . ### member states shall require listed companies to provide information to the competent national authorities and in their annual report , once a year as from [ two years after adoption ] , about the gender representation on their boards and about the measures taken in view of the objectives laid down in article 4 and in paragraph 1 of this article , and to publish that information in an appropriate and easily accessible manner in the annual report and on their website .


### without prejudice to article 4 and , member states which before the entry into force of this directive have already taken measures to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men among the non - executive directors of listed companies may suspend the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and , provided that it can be shown that those measures enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of listed companies by at the latest 1 january 2020 , or at the latest 1 january 2018 for listed companies which are public undertakings . ### without prejudice to article 4 , member states which before the entry into force of this directive have already taken measures to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men among the non - executive directors of listed companies or member states where other e . g . self - regulatory measures aiming to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men among the non - executive directors of listed companies exist may suspend the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and and the application of article 5 , provided that it can be shown that those measures enable members of the under - represented sex to hold either at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of listed companies or the one - third objective referred to in article 4 by at the latest 1 january 2020 , or at the latest 1 january 2018 for listed companies which are public undertakings . the member state in question shall notify this information to the commission .


### member states having suspended pursuant to article 8 the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and shall include information in the reports mentioned in paragraph 1 demonstrating the concrete results obtained by the national measures referred to in article 8 . the commission shall then issue a specific report ascertaining whether those measures effectively enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions by 1 january 2018 for listed companies which are public undertakings , and by 1 january 2020 for listed companies which are not public undertakings . the first such report shall be issued by the commission by 1 july 2017 , and subsequent reports shall be issued within six months after notification of the respective national reports under paragraph 1 . ### member states having suspended pursuant to article 8 the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and shall include information in the reports mentioned in paragraph 1 demonstrating the concrete results obtained by the national or self - regulatory measures referred to in article 8 . the commission shall then issue a specific report ascertaining whether those measures effectively enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions by 1 january 2018 for listed companies which are public undertakings , and by 1 january 2020 for listed companies which are not public undertakings . the first such report shall be issued by the commission by 1 july 2017 , and subsequent reports shall be issued within six months after notification of the respective national reports under paragraph 1 .


### member states in question shall ensure that listed companies , which by applying the national measures referred to in article 8 have not appointed or elected members of the under - represented sex for at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of their boards by 1 january 2018 , where they are public undertakings , or by 1 january 2020 , where they are not public undertakings , apply the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and with effect respectively from those dates . ### member states in question shall ensure that listed companies , which by applying the national measures referred to in article 8 have not appointed or elected members of the under - represented sex for at least 40 per cent of the director positions of their boards by 1 january 2018 , where they are public undertakings , or by 1 january 2020 , where they are not public undertakings , apply the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and . with effect respectively from those dates .


### member states in question shall ensure that listed companies , which by applying the national measures referred to in article 8 have not appointed or elected members of the under - represented sex for at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of their boards by 1 january 2018 , where they are public undertakings , or by 1 january 2020 , where they are not public undertakings , apply the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and with effect respectively from those dates . ### member states in question shall ensure that listed companies , which by applying the national or self - regulatory measures referred to in article 8 have not appointed or elected members of the under - represented sex for at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of their boards by 1 january 2018 , where they are public undertakings , or by 1 january 2020 , where they are not public undertakings , apply the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and with effect respectively from those dates .


### the international commission for the conservation of atlantic tunas has adopted a recommendation 10 - 04 amending the multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna . in order to rebuild the stock , the recommendation provides for a further reduction of the total allowable catch , for strengthening measures to reduce the fishing capacity and for reinforcing the control measures , in particular as regards the transfer and the caging operations . ### the international commission for the conservation of atlantic tunas has adopted a recommendation 10 - 04 amending the multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna . in order to rebuild the stock in question , the recommendation provides for the progressive reduction of the total allowable bluefin tuna catch and for new stock conservation and management measures .


### the objective of that recovery plan shall be to achieve a biomass corresponding to the maximum sustainable yield with greater than 60% probability . ### the objective of that recovery plan shall be to achieve by 2020 a biomass corresponding to the maximum sustainable yield with greater than 60% probability .


### union support may also be used in other areas when this is consistent with the overall objectives of the european neighbourhood policy . ### union support may also be used in other areas when this is consistent with the overall objectives of the european neighbourhood policy , and particularly in the fields of culture , the cultural and creative industries , tourism , education and training .


### contributions to the transnational programmes established under regulation no [ … ] of the european parliament and the council of [ … . ] on specific provisions for the support from the european regional development fund to the european territorial co - operation goal , to which partner countries and / or the russian federation participate . ### contributions to current and future macro - regional strategies and to the transnational programmes established under regulation no [ … ] of the european parliament and the council of [ … . ] on specific provisions for the support from the european regional development fund to the european territorial co - operation goal , to which partner countries and / or the russian federation participate .


### the financial envelope available for implementing this regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 shall be eur&#160 ; 18&#160 ; 182&#160 ; 300&#160 ; 000 . up to 5% of the financial envelope shall be allocated to the cross - border cooperation programmes referred to in article 6 . ### the financial envelope available for implementing this regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 shall be eur&#160 ; 18&#160 ; 182&#160 ; 300&#160 ; 000 . up to 7% of the financial envelope shall be allocated to the cross - border cooperation programmes referred to in article 6 .


### the funding will be made available through 2 multiannual allocations only covering the first 4 years and the remaining 3 years respectively . this funding will be reflected in the multiannual indicative programming of these instruments , in line with the identified needs and priorities of the countries concerned . the allocations can be revised in case of major unforeseen circumstances or important political changes in line with the eu external priorities . ### the funding will be made available through 2 multiannual allocations only covering the first 4 years and the remaining 3 years respectively . this funding will be reflected in the multiannual indicative programming of these instruments , in line with the identified needs and priorities of the countries concerned .


### pursuant to articles 8 and 10 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as the articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights , the programme shall promote equality between women and men and to combat discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . ### pursuant to articles 8 and 10 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as the articles 21 and 23 of the charter of fundamental rights , the programme shall promote equality between women and men and to combat discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . there is a need to widen access from disadvantaged and vulnerable groups and to address actively the special learning needs of people with disabilities in the implementation of the programme .


### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher education , not only to enhance the quality of european higher education in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and contribution to the sustainable development of higher education in the third countries . ### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher education , not only to enhance the quality of european higher education in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and contribution to the sustainable development of higher education in the third countries and in the overseas countries and territories associated with the european union .


### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher education , not only to enhance the quality of european higher education in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and contribution to the sustainable development of higher education in the third countries . ### the programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher education , not only to enhance the quality of european higher education in pursuit of the broader et2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the union as a study destination , but also to promote understanding between people and contribute to poverty eradication and sustainable development , including in the area of higher education , in the third countries .


### the action of the european youth forum , the national academic recognition centres , the eurydice , euroguidance and eurodesk networks , as well as of the etwinning national support services , the europass national centres , and the national information offices in the neighbourhood countries is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the programme , notably by providing the commission with regular and updated information regarding the various fields of their activity and through the dissemination of the programme results in the union and in the third participating countries . ### the action of the european youth forum , the national academic recognition centres , the eurydice , euroguidance and eurodesk networks , as well as of the etwinning national support services , the europass national centres , and the national information offices in the neighbourhood countries is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the programme , notably by providing the commission with regular and updated information regarding the various fields of their activity and through the dissemination of the programme results in the union and the overseas countries and territories associated with it as well as in the third participating countries


### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , school education and youth . ### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , school education and youth , and will also support activities in the field of sport .


### it includes an international dimension in accordance with article 21 of the treaty of the european union and will also support activities in the field of sport . ### it includes an international dimension aimed at supporting the union ' s external action , including its development objectives , through cooperation between the union and third countries .


### to enhance the international dimension of education , training and youth notably in higher education by increasing the attractiveness of the union higher education institutions and supporting the union external action , including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between eu and third country higher education institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries . ### to enhance the international dimension of education , training and youth notably in higher education by increasing the attractiveness of the union higher education institutions and supporting the union external action , including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between higher education institutions in the eu and the overseas countries and territories associated with it and those in third countries and targeted capacity building in third countries ;


### to enhance the international dimension of education , training and youth notably in higher education by increasing the attractiveness of the union higher education institutions and supporting the union external action , including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between eu and third country higher education institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries . ### to enhance the international dimension of education , training and youth notably in higher education by increasing the attractiveness of the union higher education institutions , to support the union external action , including its development objectives , through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between eu and third country higher education institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries , where relevant , in accordance with the objectives specified in the external financing instruments from which the funding for the actions is derived .


### this action shall also support development , capacity building , regional integration , knowledge exchanges and modernisation processes through partnerships between union and third countries ' higher education institutions as well as in the youth sector , notably for peer learning and joint educational projects , promoting regional cooperation , in particular with neighbourhood countries . ### this action shall also support development , capacity building , regional integration , knowledge exchanges and modernisation processes through partnerships between union and third countries ' higher education institutions as well as in the youth sector , notably for peer learning and joint educational projects , promoting regional cooperation , in particular with neighbourhood countries . actions for which the funding is derived from the dci or the edf shall contribute to the sustainable development of partner countries and be based on and aligned with national and regional development strategies .


### this action shall also support policy dialogue with third countries and international organizations . ### this action shall also support policy dialogue with third countries and international organizations . actions , for which the funding is derived from the dci or the edf , shall contribute to the sustainable development of the partner countries and shall be based on and aligned with national and regional development strategies .


### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount of eur 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments , , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds . ### in addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1 , and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education , an indicative amount corresponding to 2 % of the total financial reference amounts included in the different instruments for external action , will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in article 18 and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities / institutions / organisations from these countries . the provisions of this regulation will apply to the use of those funds , while ensuring conformity with the legal basis for the external instruments from which the funding is derived .


### the funding will be made available through 2 multi annual allocations only covering the first 4 years and the remaining 3 years respectively . this funding will be reflected in the multiannual indicative programming of these instruments , in line with the identified needs and priorities of the countries concerned . the allocations can be revised in case of major unforeseen circumstances or important political changes in line with the eu external priorities . cooperation with non participating countries may be based , where relevant , on additional appropriations from partner countries to be made available in accordance with procedures to be agreed with these countries . ### the funding shall be made available through 2 multi annual allocations . this funding shall be based on the multiannual indicative programming of these instruments , in line with the identified needs and priorities of the countries concerned , and , in the case of the dci , specify the regional distribution and the type of actions to be funded . the allocations may be revised in case of major unforeseen circumstances or important political changes in line with the eu external priorities , in accordance with the procedures provided for in the respective external financing instruments . cooperation with non participating countries may be based , where relevant , on additional appropriations from partner countries to be made available in accordance with procedures to be agreed with these countries .


### the funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in article 6 that are to be managed by a national agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the member state , distance between capitals of member states and performance . the parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 . ### the funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in article 6 that are to be managed by a national agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the member state , distance between capitals of member states and performance . all due account shall be taken of the particularly extreme remoteness affecting students from the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories when funds are allocated . the parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 .


### the member states ; ### the member states and their overseas countries and territories listed in annex ii of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ;


### the relevant union policies , in particular those in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , enterprise , justice , consumer , development and cohesion policy ; ### the relevant union policies , in particular those in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , enterprise , justice , consumer , cohesion policy and development policy ;


### for the purposes of this regulation , a ‘ regional natural disaster’ shall mean any natural disaster resulting , in a region of a member state or a country involved in accession negotiations with the union at nuts 2 level , in direct damage in excess of 1 , 5 % of the region ' s gross domestic product . where the disaster concerns several regions at nuts 2 level , the threshold shall be applied to the weighted average gdp of those regions . ### for the purposes of this regulation , a ‘ regional natural disaster’ shall mean any natural disaster resulting , in a region of a member state or a country involved in accession negotiations with the union at nuts 2 level , in direct damage in excess of 1 , 5 % of the region ' s gross domestic product . where the disaster concerns several regions at nuts 2 level , the threshold shall be applied to the weighted average gdp of those regions . however , under exceptional circumstances , even when the quantitative criteria laid down in the first subparagraph are not met , a region may also benefit from assistance from the fund where that region has been affected by an extraordinary disaster , particularly a natural disaster , affecting the major part of its population , with serious and lasting repercussions on living conditions and the economic stability of the region . total annual assistance under this subparagraph shall be limited to no more than 7 . 5 % of the annual amount available to the fund . particular focus will be on remote or isolated regions , such as the island and outermost regions as defined in article 349 of the treaty . the commission shall examine with the utmost rigour any requests which are submitted to it under this subparagraph .


### texte proposé par la commission 3 . the committee of european banking supervisors shall ensure the existence of guidelines on sound remuneration policies which comply with the principles set out in point 22 of annex v . the committee of european securities regulators shall cooperate closely with the committee of european banking supervisors in ensuring the existence of guidelines on remuneration policies for categories of staff involved in the provision of investment services and activities meaning of directive 2004 / 39 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 april 2004 on markets in financial instruments . ### amendement 3 . the committee of european banking supervisors shall ensure the existence of guidelines on sound remuneration policies which comply with the principles set out in point 22 of annex v . the guidelines shall also take into account the principles on sound remuneration policies set out in the commission recommendation of 30 april 2009 on remuneration policies in the financial services sector1 . the guidelines shall only affect contracts concluded after 31 december 2009 . the committee of european securities regulators shall cooperate closely with the committee of european banking supervisors in ensuring the existence of guidelines on remuneration policies for categories of staff involved in the provision of investment services and activities within the meaning of directive 2004 / 39 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 april 2004 on markets in financial instruments . ___________________ 1 oj l 120 , 15 . 5 . 2009 , p . 22 .


### texte proposé par la commission payment of the major part of a significant bonus is deferred for an appropriate period and is linked to the future performance of the firm . ### amendement payment of at least 40 % of the bonus is deferred for a period of not less than three years and accurately reflects the nature of the business and its risks , and the activities of the member of staff in question ; this part consists , as to at least 50&#160 ; % , of shares or share - linked instruments of the credit institution , or , for non - listed credit institutions , of other non - cash instruments where appropriate .


### proposal for a regulation before 1 august 2013 , member states may decide to make available as additional support for measures under rural development programming financed under the eafrd as specified under regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] [ rdr ] , up to 10 % of their annual national ceilings for calendar years 2014 to 2019 as set out in annex ii to this regulation . as a result , the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for granting direct payments . ### before 1 august 2013 , member states may decide to make available as additional support for measures under rural development programming financed under the eafrd as specified under regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] [ rdr ] , up to 25% of their annual national ceilings for calendar years 2014 to 2019 as set out in annex ii to this regulation . as a result , the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for granting direct payments .


### proposal for a regulation 2 . before 1 august 2013 , bulgaria , estonia , finland , latvia , lithuania , poland , portugal , romania , slovakia , spain , sweden and the united - kingdom may decide to make available as direct payments under this regulation up to 5 % of the amount allocated to support for measures under rural development programming financed under the eafrd in the period 2015 - 2020 as specified under regulation no [ … ] [ rdr ] . as a result , the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for support measures under rural development programming . ### before 1 august 2013 , bulgaria , estonia , finland , latvia , lithuania , poland , portugal , romania , slovakia , spain , sweden and the united - kingdom may decide to make available as direct payments under this regulation up to 5 % of the amount allocated to support for measures under rural development programming financed under the eafrd in the period 2015 - 2020 as specified under regulation no [ … ] [ rdr ] under the provision that at least a minimum of 20% remains available under the eafrd . as a result , the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for support measures under rural development programming .


### proposal for a regulation 2 . member states shall apply the payment referred to in this chapter at national or , when applying article 20 , at regional level . in case of application at regional level , member states shall use in each region a share of the ceiling set pursuant to paragraph 3 . for each region , this share shall be calculated by dividing the respective regional ceiling as established in accordance with article 20 by the ceiling determined according to article 19 . ### member states shall apply the payment referred to in this chapter for each entitlement .


### proposal for a regulation ### any amount accruing from a reduction or penalties imposed by non - compliance under this article and under articles 30 , 31 , and 32 shall remain in the member state and region where it originated .


### to ensure the environmental integrity of the accounting rules applicable to the union lulucf sector , these rules should be based on the accounting principles laid down in decision - / cmp . 7 , and decision 16 / cmp . 1 of the conference of the parties serving as the meeting of the parties to the kyoto protocol . ### to ensure the environmental integrity of the accounting rules applicable to the union lulucf sector , these rules should be based on the accounting principles laid down in decision - / cmp . 7 , decision 2 / cmp . 6 and decision 16 / cmp . 1 of the conference of the parties serving as the meeting of the parties to the kyoto protocol and applied in a consistent , comparable and complete manner within the union and among member states .


### ‘ forest’ is an area of land of at least 0 . 5 hectare , with tree crown cover or an equivalent stocking level of at least 10 per cent of the area , covered with trees with the potential to reach a minimum height of at least 5 metres at maturity at their place of growth , including groups of growing young natural trees , or a plantation that has yet to reach a tree crown cover or equivalent stocking level of at least 10 per cent of the area or tree height of at least 5 metres , including any area that normally forms part of the forest area but on which there are temporarily no trees as a result of human intervention , such as harvesting , or as a result of natural causes , but which area can be expected to revert to forest ; ### ‘ forest’ is a minimum area of land of at least 0 , 05 - 1 , 0 hectare , with tree crown cover of more than 10 - 30 per cent with trees with the potential to reach a minimum height of 2 - 5 metres at maturity in situ . a forest may consist either of closed forest formations where trees of various storeys and undergrowth cover a high proportion of the ground or open forest . young natural stands and all plantations which have yet to reach a crown density of 10 - 30 per cent or tree height of 2 - 5 metres are included under forest , as are areas normally forming part of the forest area which are temporarily unstocked as a result of human intervention such as harvesting or natural causes but which are expected to revert to forest ;


### ‘ natural disturbance’ is any non - anthropogenic event or circumstance that causes significant emissions in forests or agricultural soils and the occurrence of which is beyond the control of the relevant member state provided the member state is also objectively unable to significantly limit the effect of the event or circumstance , even after its occurrence , on emissions ; ### ‘ natural disturbances’ are non - anthropogenic events or non - anthropogenic circumstances . for the purposes of this decision , these events or circumstances are those that cause significant emissions in forests and are beyond the control of , and not materially influenced by , a member state . these may include wildfires , insect and disease infestations , extreme weather events , including droughts and floods , and / or geographical disturbances , beyond the control of , and not materially influenced by , a member state . these exclude harvesting and prescribed burning ;


### member states may also draw up and maintain accounts that accurately reflect emissions and removals resulting from revegetation , and wetland drainage and rewetting . ### member states may also choose to draw up and maintain accounts for the first accounting period that accurately reflect emissions and removals resulting from cropland management and grazing land management , revegetation , and wetland drainage and rewetting .


### accounting rules for cropland management , grazing land management , revegetation , and wetland drainage and rewetting ### accounting rules for revegetation , and wetland drainage and rewetting


### in accounts relating to cropland management and grazing land management , member states shall reflect emissions and removals resulting from such activities , calculated as emissions and removals in each accounting period specified in annex i , minus the value obtained by multiplying the number of years in that accounting period by a member state ' s emissions and removals resulting from such activities in its base year , as submitted to the unfccc in that member states reviewed initial report on base year emission data pursuant to the annex of decision 13 / cmp . 1 . ### in the event that a member state elects to draw up and maintain accounts for categories referred to in the second subparagraph of article 3 , it shall , without prejudice to any future decision on international accounting rules reflect emissions and removals resulting from such activities , calculated as emissions and removals in each accounting period specified in annex i , minus the value obtained by multiplying the number of years in that accounting period by a member state ' s emissions and removals resulting from such activities in its base year , as submitted to the unfccc in that member states reviewed initial report on base year emission data pursuant to the annex of decision 13 / cmp . 1 .


### telecommunications networks and services are increasingly becoming internet - based infrastructures , with broadband networks and digital services closely interrelated . the internet is becoming the dominant platform for communication , services , and doing business . therefore , the trans - european availability of fast internet access and digital services in the public interest is essential for economic growth and the single market . ### telecommunications networks and services are increasingly becoming internet - based infrastructures , with broadband networks and digital services closely interrelated . the internet is becoming the dominant platform for communication , services , and doing business . therefore , the availability in all eu regions of fast internet access and digital services in the public interest is essential for economic growth , social inclusion and the single market .


### on 17 june 2010 , the european council endorsed the digital agenda for europe and called upon all institutions to engage in its full implementation . the digital agenda aims to chart a course to maximise the social and economic potential of information and communication technologies , in particular through the deployment of high - speed broadband networks by seeking to ensure that by 2020 all europeans have access to internet speeds of above 30 mbps and 50% or more of european households subscribe to internet connections above 100 mbps . the digital agenda aims to establish a stable legal framework to stimulate investments in an open and competitive high speed internet infrastructure and in related services ; a true single market for online content and services ; active support for the digitisation of europe ' s rich cultural heritage , and the promotion of internet access and take - up by all , especially through support of digital literacy and accessibility . in addition , member states should implement operational national plans for high speed internet , targeting public funding on areas not fully served by private investments in internet infrastructures and promote deployment and usage of modern accessible online services . ### on 17 june 2010 , the european council endorsed the digital agenda for europe and called upon all institutions to engage in its full implementation . the digital agenda aims to chart a course to maximise the social and economic potential of information and communication technologies , in particular through the deployment of high - speed broadband networks by seeking to ensure that by 2020 all europeans have access to internet speeds of above 30 mbps and 50% or more of european households subscribe to internet connections above 100 mbps which may be based on different technologies . the digital agenda aims to establish a stable legal framework to stimulate investments in an open and competitive high speed internet infrastructure and in related services ; a true single market for online content and services ; active support for the digitisation of europe ' s rich cultural heritage , and the promotion of internet access and take - up by all , especially through support of digital literacy and accessibility . in addition , member states should implement operational national plans for high speed internet , targeting public funding on areas not fully served by private investments in internet infrastructures and promote deployment and usage of modern accessible online services .


### within the framework of a system of open and competitive markets , the union ' s intervention is necessary where market failures need to be overcome . by providing financial support and additional financing leverage to infrastructure projects the union can contribute to the establishment and development of trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications , thus generating higher benefits in terms of market impact , administrative efficiency and resource utilisation . ### within the framework of a system of open and competitive markets , the union ' s intervention is necessary where market failures need to be overcome and measures taken to overcome under - investment in non - commercial projects . by providing financial support and additional financing leverage to infrastructure projects the union can contribute to the establishment and development of trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications , thus generating higher benefits in terms of market impact , administrative efficiency and resource utilisation .


### stimulate europe - wide deployment of fast and ultra - fast broadband networks which , in turn , shall facilitate the development and deployment of trans - european digital services . ### stimulate europe - wide deployment of fast and ultra - fast broadband networks , in accordance with the principle of technology neutrality , which , in turn , shall facilitate the development and deployment of trans - european digital services


### the deployment of ultra fast broadband networks ensuring the speed of data transmission of 100 mbps and above ; ### the deployment of ultra fast broadband networks ensuring the speed of data transmission of 100 mbps and above , taking into account the demand for ultra - fast internet ;


### the deployment of broadband networks to link island , landlocked and peripheral regions with the central regions of the union ensuring in those regions that speeds of data transmission are sufficient to permit broadband connectivity of 30 mbps and above ; ### the deployment of broadband networks using all available technologies , in accordance with the principle of technology neutrality , to link island , landlocked and peripheral regions with the central regions of the union ensuring in those regions that speeds of data transmission are sufficient to permit broadband connectivity of 30 mbps and above ;


### member states and / or other entities in charge of the implementation of projects of common interest or contributing to their implementation shall take the necessary legal , administrative , technical and financial measures in compliance with the corresponding specifications of this regulation . ### member states and / or other entities , including local and regional authorities , in charge of the implementation of projects of common interest or contributing to their implementation shall take the necessary legal , administrative , technical and financial measures in compliance with the corresponding specifications of this regulation .


### on the basis of information received under article 21 of the regulation xxx establishing the connecting europe facility , member states and the commission shall exchange information about the progress made with the implementation of these guidelines . ### on the basis of information received under article 21 of the regulation xxx establishing the connecting europe facility , member states and the commission shall exchange information and best practices about the progress made with the implementation of these guidelines . member states shall involve local regional authorities in this process .


### the commission shall be assisted by an expert group , composed of a representative of each member state , for monitoring of the implementation of these guidelines , assisting in the planning through the national strategies for high speed internet and mapping of infrastructures , and exchanging information . the expert group may also consider any other issue relating to the development of the trans - european telecommunication networks . ### the commission shall be assisted by an expert group , composed of a representative of each member state , one representative from a regional and one from a local government , for monitoring of the implementation of these guidelines , assisting in the planning through the national strategies for high speed internet and mapping of infrastructures , and exchanging information . the expert group may also consider any other issue relating to the development of the trans - european telecommunication networks .


### in these reports the commission shall also evaluate whether the scope of the projects of common interest continues to reflect political priorities , technological developments or the situation in the relevant markets . for major projects , these reports shall include an analysis of the environmental impact , taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs , and disaster resilience . such a review may also be carried out at any other time when it is deemed appropriate . ### in these reports the commission shall also evaluate whether the scope of the projects of common interest continues to reflect political priorities , technological developments and the feasibility of the project , given the situation in the relevant markets . for major projects , these reports shall include an analysis of the environmental impact , taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs , and disaster resilience . such a review may also be carried out at any other time when it is deemed appropriate .


### this regulation establishes provisions for the management of expenditure from the general budget of the european union in the fields covered by union rules : ### this regulation establishes provisions for the management of expenditure from the general budget of the european union in the fields covered by union rules , and in certain cases national rules :


### on protective measures against organisms harmful to plants or plant products as defined in directive 2000 / 29 / ec ; ### on protective measures against organisms harmful to plants or plant products as defined in directive 2000 / 29 / ec and in national regulations as regards the outermost regions ;


### without prejudice to article 5 , the ceiling for the expenditure referred to in article 1 for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 shall be a maximum amount of eur 1 891 , 936 million in current prices . ### the ceiling for the expenditure referred to in article 1 for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 shall be a maximum amount of eur 1 891 , 936 million in current prices .


### cross - border activities implemented together by two or more member states in order to control or eradicate pests or animal diseases ; ### cross - border activities implemented together by two or more member states in order to control , prevent or eradicate pests or animal diseases ;


### member states whose gross national income per inhabitant based on the latest eurostat data is less than 90% of the union average ; ### member states and / or regions whose gross national income per inhabitant based on the latest eurostat data is less than 90% of the union average ;


### are specific tasks of particular importance for the union , as explicitely acknowledged by the commission in the work programme adopted in accordance with article 35 ; or ### are specific tasks of particular importance for the union as determined by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 35 ; or


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , establish the list of animal diseases which qualify for funding under article&#160 ; 7 . that list shall contain the animal diseases referred to in articles 3 , 4 , 6 and 14 of decision 2009 / 470 / ec . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article&#160 ; 39 of this regulation . ### the list of animal diseases which qualify for funding under article 7 is contained in annex i .


### the commission may , by means of implementing acts , amend the list of animal diseases established pursuant to paragraph 1 , taking into account the animal diseases which must be notified in accordance with directive 82 / 894 / eec and the diseases which are likely to constitute a new threat for the union due to their significant impact on : ### the commission may , by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 38a , amend annex i , taking into account the animal diseases which must be notified in accordance with directive 82 / 894 / eec and the diseases which are likely to constitute a new threat for the union due to their significant impact on :


### costs of transport of carcasses to processing plants where applicable ; ### costs of transport , processing and disposal of carcasses to processing plants where applicable ;


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , establish the list of animal diseases and zoonoses which qualify for grants under article 10 . that list shall contain the animal diseases and zoonoses listed in annex i to decision 2009 / 470 / ec . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article&#160 ; 39 of this regulation . ### the list of animal diseases and zoonoses which qualify for a grant under article 10 is contained in annex ii .


### the commission may , by means of implementing acts , amend the list established pursuant to paragraph 1 , taking into account ### the commission may , by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 38a , amend annex ia , taking into account


### survey programmes submitted after 31 may shall not be eligible for financing the following year . ### except in strictly justified cases , survey programmes submitted after 31 may shall not be eligible for financing the following year .


### the national programmes shall be evaluated taking into account the priorities and criteria set out in the annual or multiannual work programmes referred to in article&#160 ; 35 and , where appropriate , those outlined in the annual or multiannual guidelines referred to in paragraph 5 of this article . ### the national programmes shall be evaluated taking into account the priorities and criteria set out in the annual or multiannual work programmes referred to in article&#160 ; 35 .


### the survey programmes shall be evaluated taking into account the priorities and criteria set out in the annual or multiannual work programmes referred to in article&#160 ; 35 and , where appropriate , those outlined in the annual or multiannual guidelines referred to in paragraph 5 of this article . ### the survey programmes shall be evaluated taking into account the priorities and criteria set out in the annual or multiannual work programmes referred to in article&#160 ; 35 .


### for each approved annual or multiannual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 march each year , an annual detailed technical and financial report covering the previous year including the results achieved , measured on the basis of the indicators referred to in articles 13 and a detailed account of eligible costs incurred . ### for each approved annual or multiannual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 april each year , an annual detailed technical and financial report covering the previous year including the results achieved , measured on the basis of the indicators referred to in articles 13 and a detailed account of eligible costs incurred .


### in addition , for each approved annual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 july each year , intermediate technical and financial reports . ### in addition , for each approved annual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 september each year , intermediate technical and financial reports .


### measures to contain a pest , against which union containment measures have been adopted pursuant to article 16 of directive 2000 / 29 / ec , in an infested area from which that pest cannot be eradicated , where those measures are essential to protect the union against further spread of that pest . those measures shall exclusively concern the eradication of that pest from the buffer zone in case its presence is detected in that buffer zone ; ### measures to contain a pest , against which containment measures adopted in accordance with article 16 and of directive 2000 / 29 / ec and union measures adopted pursuant to article 16 of that directive , in an infested area from which that pest cannot be eradicated , where those measures are essential to protect the union against further spread of that pest . those measures shall exclusively concern the eradication of that pest from the buffer zone in case its presence is detected in that buffer zone ;


### costs of compensation to the operators concerned for the destruction and subsequent removal of plants , plant products and other objects , and the cleaning and disinfection of premises , land , water , soil , growing media , facilities , machinery and equipment ; ### costs of compensation to the operators and holders or owners of the plants concerned for the economic loss suffered as a result of control measures ordered , such as the destruction and subsequent removal of plants , plant products and other objects , the obligation to conduct crop rotation , plant health treatments , cleaning and disinfection of premises , land , water , soil , growing media , facilities , machinery and equipment , with the exception of compensation granted in the context of the mutual fund set up in accordance with article 39 of regulation no [ . . . ] [ cap rural development ] ;


### grants may be awarded to member states for programmes that they carry out for the control of pests in the outermost regions of the union as enumerated in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in line with the objectives set out in article 2 of regulation no 228 / 2013 . those grants shall concern activities necessary to ensure the correct implementation in those regions of the rules , in force in those regions , on the control of pests . ### grants may be awarded to member states for programmes that they carry out for the control of pests in the outermost regions of the union as enumerated in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in line with the objectives set out in article 2 of regulation no 228 / 2013 . those grants shall concern activities necessary to ensure the correct implementation in those regions of the national rules , in force in those regions , on the control of pests .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt common or separate annual or multiannual work programmes for the implementation of the measures referred to in title ii , except for section 1 of chapter i and section 1 of chapter ii . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article&#160 ; 39 . ### to further specify the direction of the work programmes and take into account developments concerning animal health and welfare and plant health , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 38a laying down : priorities based on the objectives set out in article 2 , as reflected in the work programmes referred to in paragraph 1a ; essential evaluation criteria for the national programmes referred to in articles 10 , 23 and 27 ; the list of specific tasks of particular importance for the union which benefit from a rate of union funding of 100% , referred to in article 6 .


### the work programmes referred to in paragraph 1 shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementaton and their total amount . they shall also contain a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each measure and an indicative implementation timetable . they shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the funding rate . ### the work programmes referred to in paragraph 1a shall set out the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount . they shall also contain a description of the measures to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each measure and an indicative implementation timetable . in the interests of transparency , the work programmes referred to in paragraph 1a shall also refer to the specific objectives set out in article 2 . they shall include for grants the priorities and essential evaluation criteria adopted in accordance with paragraph 1 , points and , and the funding rate .


### new psychoactive substances , which imitate the effects of substances scheduled under the un conventions , are emerging frequently and are spreading fast in the union . certain new psychoactive substances pose severe health , social and safety risks , as ascertained by [ regulation no … / … on new psychoactive substances ] . under that regulation , measures may be taken to prohibit the production , manufacture , making available on the market including importation to the union , transport , and exportation from the union of new psychoactive substances posing severe health , social and safety risks . to effectively reduce the availability of new psychoactive substances that pose severe risks to individuals and society , and to deter trafficking in those substances across the union , as well as the involvement of criminal organisations , permanent market restriction measures adopted under that regulation should be underpinned by criminal law provisions . ### new psychoactive substances , which imitate the effects of substances scheduled under the un conventions , are emerging frequently and are spreading fast in the union . certain new psychoactive substances pose severe public health , social and safety risks , as ascertained by [ regulation no … / … on new psychoactive substances ] . under that regulation , measures may be taken to prohibit the production , manufacture , making available on the market including importation to the union , transport , and exportation from the union of new psychoactive substances posing severe health , social and safety risks . to effectively reduce the availability of new psychoactive substances that pose severe risks to individuals and society , and to deter trafficking in those substances across the union , as well as the involvement of criminal organisations , often generating great profit on illicit drug trafficking , permanent market restriction measures adopted under that regulation should be underpinned by proportional criminal law provisions , aimed solely to producers , suppliers and distributors rather than individual consumers .


### new psychoactive substances , which imitate the effects of substances scheduled under the un conventions , are emerging frequently and are spreading fast in the union . certain new psychoactive substances pose severe health , social and safety risks , as ascertained by [ regulation no … / … on new psychoactive substances ] . under that regulation , measures may be taken to prohibit the production , manufacture , making available on the market including importation to the union , transport , and exportation from the union of new psychoactive substances posing severe health , social and safety risks . to effectively reduce the availability of new psychoactive substances that pose severe risks to individuals and society , and to deter trafficking in those substances across the union , as well as the involvement of criminal organisations , permanent market restriction measures adopted under that regulation should be underpinned by criminal law provisions . ### new psychoactive substances such as products containing synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists which imitate the effects of substances scheduled under the un conventions , are emerging frequently and are spreading fast in the union . certain new psychoactive substances pose severe health , social and safety risks , as ascertained by [ regulation no … / … on new psychoactive substances ] . under that regulation , measures may be taken to prohibit the production , manufacture , making available on the market including importation to the union , transport , and exportation from the union of new psychoactive substances posing severe health , social and safety risks . to effectively reduce the availability of new psychoactive substances that pose severe risks to individuals and society , and to deter trafficking in those substances across the union , as well as the involvement of criminal organisations , permanent market restriction measures adopted under that regulation should be underpinned by criminal law provisions .


### the new psychoactive substances subjected to permanent market restriction pursuant to [ regulation no … / … on new psychoactive substances ] should , therefore , be covered by the union criminal law provisions on illicit drug trafficking . this would also help streamline and clarify the union legal framework , as the same criminal law provisions would apply to substances covered by the un conventions and to the most harmful new psychoactive substances . the definition of ‘ drug’ in the framework decision 2004 / 757 / jha should , therefore , be amended . ### the new psychoactive substances subjected to permanent market restriction pursuant to [ regulation no … / … on new psychoactive substances ] should be covered by the union criminal law provisions on illicit drug trafficking , supported by effective identification , early warning , prevention , treatment , and information dissemination measures . this would also help streamline and clarify the union legal framework , as the same criminal law provisions would apply to substances covered by the un conventions and to the most harmful new psychoactive substances . the definition of ‘ drug’ in the framework decision 2004 / 757 / jha should , therefore , be amended to respond to current circumstances .


### in its final report presented on 25 february 2009 , the de larosière group recommended , among other things , the establishment of a community level body charged with overseeing risk in the financial system as a whole . ### in its final report presented on 25 february 2009 , the de larosière group recommended , among other things , the establishment of a union level body charged with overseeing risk in the financial system as a whole .


### in its communication entitled ' european financial supervision ' of 27 may 2009 , the commission set out a series of reforms to the current arrangements for safeguarding financial stability at the eu level , notably including the creation of a european systemic risk board responsible for macro - prudential oversight . the council on 9 june 2009 and the european council at its meeting of 18 and 19 june supported the view of the commission and welcomed the commission ' s intention to bring forward legislative proposals so that the new framework is in place in the course of 2010 . in line with the views of the commission , it concluded inter alia that the ecb “should provide analytical , statistical , administrative and logistical support to the esrb , also drawing on technical advice from national central banks and supervisors” . ### in its communication entitled ' european financial supervision ' of 27 may 2009 , the commission set out a series of reforms to the current arrangements for safeguarding financial stability at union level , notably including the creation of a european systemic risk board responsible for macro - prudential oversight . the council on 9 june 2009 and the european council at its meeting of 18 and 19 june supported the view of the commission and welcomed the commission ' s intention to bring forward legislative proposals so that the new framework is in place in the course of 2010 . in line with the views of the commission , it concluded inter alia that the ecb “should provide analytical , statistical , administrative and logistical support to the esrb , also drawing on technical advice from national central banks and supervisors” . the support provided to the esrb by the ecb and the tasks assigned to the esrb should be without prejudice to the principle of the independence of the ecb in the performance of its tasks pursuant to the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### in its communication entitled “european financial supervision” of 27 may 2009 , the commission set out a series of reforms to the current arrangements for safeguarding financial stability at the eu level , notably including the creation of a european systemic risk board responsible for macro - prudential oversight . the council on 9 june 2009 and the european council at its meeting of 18 and 19 june supported the view of the commission and welcomed the commission’s intention to bring forward legislative proposals so that the new framework is in place in the course of 2010 . in line with the views of the commission , it concluded inter alia that the ecb “should provide analytical , statistical , administrative and logistical support to the esrb , also drawing on technical advice from national central banks and supervisors” . ### in its communication entitled “european financial supervision” of 27 may 2009 , the commission set out a series of reforms to the current arrangements for safeguarding financial stability at the eu level , notably including the creation of a european systemic risk board responsible for macro - prudential oversight . the council on 9 june 2009 and the european council at its meeting of 18 and 19 june supported the view of the commission and welcomed the commission’s intention to bring forward legislative proposals so that the new framework is in place in the course of 2010 . in line with the views of the commission , it concluded inter alia that the ecb “should provide analytical , statistical , administrative and logistical support to the esrb , also drawing on technical advice from national central banks and supervisors” . the support provided to the esrb by the ecb as well as the tasks conferred upon the esrb should be without prejudice to the principle of the independence of the ecb in the performance of its tasks pursuant to the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### a european systemic risk board , hereinafter referred to as ‘ esrb’ , is established . ### a european systemic risk board , hereinafter referred to as ‘ esrb’ , is established . it shall have its seat in luxembourg .


### the vice - chair shall preside at the general board and / or the steering committee when the chair cannot participate in a meeting . ### the senior vice - chair shall preside at the general board and / or the steering committee when the chair cannot participate in a meeting .


### if the term of office of the members of the general council of the ecb elected as chair or vice - chair ends before the completion of the 5 year term or if for any reason the chair or vice chair are unable to discharge their duties , a new chair or vice chair shall be elected in accordance with paragraph 1 . ### if the term of office of the member of the general council of the ecb elected as chair ends before the completion of the 5 - year term or if for any reason the chair is unable to discharge his or her duties , a new chair shall be elected in accordance with paragraph 1 .


### the vice - chair of the esrb ; ### the two vice - chairs of the esrb , who are also the chairs of the eiopa and the esma ;


### in performing its tasks , the esrb shall seek , where appropriate , the advice of relevant private sector stakeholders . ### in performing its tasks , the esrb shall seek , where appropriate , the views of relevant private or public sector stakeholders , particularly , but not exclusively , the stakeholder groups of the esas .


### the european supervisory authorities , the national central banks and member states shall cooperate closely with the esrb and provide all the information necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks in accordance with community legislation . ### the european supervisory authorities , the national central banks and member states shall cooperate closely with the esrb and provide the collated information necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks in accordance with community legislation .


### the parts and components contributing to the strength of the vessel under pressure are made either of non - alloy quality steel or of non - alloy aluminium or non - age hardening aluminium alloys ; ### the parts and assemblies contributing to the strength of the vessel under pressure are made either of non - alloy quality steel or of non - alloy aluminium or non - age hardening aluminium alloys ;


### ‘ economic operators’ means the manufacturer , the authorised representative , the importer and the distributor ; ### ‘ economic operator’ means a manufacturer , an authorised representative , an importer or a distributor ;


### ‘ harmonised standard’ means harmonised standard as defined in article 2 of regulation no [ . . / . . ] [ on european standardisation ] ; ### ‘ harmonised standard’ means a standard as defined in article 2 of regulation no [ . . / . . ] [ on european standardisation ] ;


### ‘ recall’ means any measure aimed at achieving the return of a vessel that has already been made available to the user ; ### ‘ recall’ means any measure aimed at achieving the return of a vessel that has already been made available to the end - user ;