### identification of needs for each specific objective set out in article 6 based on the evidence from the swot analysis . all the needs shall be described , regardless whether they will be addressed through the cap strategic plan or not ; ### identification of needs for each specific objective set out in article 6 based on the evidence from the swot analysis ;


### prioritisation and ranking of needs , including a sound justification of the choices made and if relevant , why certain identified needs are not addressed or partially addressed in the cap strategic plan . ### prioritisation and ranking of needs according to the choices made and , if relevant , a sound justification of the reasons why certain identified needs are not addressed or partially addressed in the cap strategic plan .


### in relation to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate their business development ' set out in point of article 6 , an overview of the cap strategic plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in articles 22 , 27 , 69 and 71 shall be presented . member states shall in particular refer to article 86 when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in articles 27 and 69 . the overview shall also explain the interplay with national instruments with a view of improving the consistency between union and national actions in this area ; ### in relation to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate their business development ' set out in point of article 6 , an overview of the cap strategic plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in articles 22 , 27 , 69 and 71 shall be presented . member states shall in particular refer to article 86 when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in articles 27 and 69 ;


### in relation to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate their business development ' set out in point of article 6 , an overview of the cap strategic plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in articles 22 , 27 , 69 and 71 shall be presented . member states shall in particular refer to article 86 when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in articles 27 and 69 . the overview shall also explain the interplay with national instruments with a view of improving the consistency between union and national actions in this area ; ### in relation to the specific objective ' attract young farmers , facilitate intergenerational renewal and support business development ' set out in point of article 6 , an overview of the cap strategic plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in articles 22 , 27 , 69 and 71 shall be presented . member states shall in particular refer to article 86 when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in articles 27 and 69 . the overview shall also explain the interplay with national instruments with a view of improving the consistency between union and national actions in this area ;


### a description of the use of ' technical assistance ' as referred to in articles 83 , 86 and 112 and of the cap networks as referred to in article 113 ; ### a description of the use of ' technical assistance ' as referred to in articles 86 and 112 and of the cap networks as referred to in article 113 ;


### the specific design or requirements of that intervention that ensure an effective contribution to the specific objective set out in article 6 . for environmental and climate interventions , articulation with the conditionality requirements shall show that the practices do not overlap ; ### the specific design or requirements of that intervention that ensure an effective contribution to the relevant specific objective set out in article 6 . for environmental and climate interventions , articulation with the conditionality requirements shall show that the practices do not overlap ;


### the resulting annual financial allocation for the intervention , as referred to in article 88 . where applicable , a breakdown on amounts planned for grants and amounts planned for financial instruments shall be provided ; ### total financial allocation per intervention . where applicable the resulting annual financial allocation for the relevant intervention , as referred to in article 88 ;


### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the break - down in annual milestones . ### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the breakdown in annual milestones . in member states with fully or partially regionalised strategic plans referred to in article 93 , subparagraph two , the targets can be broken down either fully or partially by region .


### a breakdown of the allocations for sectoral types of interventions referred to in section vii of chapter iii of title iii per intervention and with an indication of the planned outputs and the average unit amount ; ### a breakdown of the allocations for sectoral types of interventions referred to in chapter iii of title iii per intervention and with an indication of the planned outputs and the average unit amount ;


### the elements referred to in this paragraph shall be established per year . ### the elements referred to in this paragraph shall be established per year . in the event of cap strategic plans with regional elements referred to in article 93 of this regulation , financial data can be reported in regional tables either on a fully or partially regional level .


### the elements referred to in this paragraph shall be established per year . ### where necessary , the elements referred to in this paragraph shall be established per year .


### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the cross - cutting general objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation and encouraging their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through : ### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the cross - cutting general objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation and encouraging and promoting their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through :


### implementing powers for the content of the cap strategic plan ### implementing powers for the form of the cap strategic plan


### the commission may adopt implementing acts laying down rules for the presentation of the elements described in articles 96 to 103 in cap strategic plans . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 139 . ### the commission may adopt implementing acts establishing a standardised form and the rules for the presentation of the elements described in articles 96 to 103 in cap strategic plans . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 139 .


### each member state shall submit to the commission a proposal for a cap strategic plan , containing the information referred to in article 95 no later than 1 january 2020 ] . ### each member state shall submit a proposal for a cap strategic plan , containing the information referred to in article 95 within three years upon adoption of the legal framework for the development of national cap strategic plans .


### each member state shall submit to the commission a proposal for a cap strategic plan , containing the information referred to in article 95 no later than 1 january 2020 ] . ### each member state and the outermost regions shall submit to the commission a proposal for a cap strategic plan , containing the information referred to in article 95 no later than 1 january 2020 ] .


### member states may submit to the commission requests to amend their cap strategic plans . ### member states may amend their cap strategic plans by official submission of the amendments&#160 ; to the commission .


### a request for amendment of the cap strategic plan may be submitted no more than once per calendar year subject to possible exceptions to be determined by the commission in accordance with article 109 . ### an amendment of the cap strategic plan may be submitted no more than once per calendar year subject to possible exceptions to be determined in this regulation .


### the frequency with which the cap strategic plans are to be submitted during the programming period , including the determination of exceptional cases for which the maximum number of amendments referred to in article 107 does not count . ### the frequency with which amendments to the cap strategic plans are to be submitted during the period of application of the strategic plan , including the determination of exceptional cases for which the maximum number of amendments referred to in article 107 does not count .


### any issues that affect the performance of the cap strategic plan and the actions taken to address those issues ; ### any issues that affect the performance of the cap strategic plan and , where appropriate , of the regional intervention programs and the actions taken to address those issues ;


### the aim of the eip shall be to stimulate innovation and improve the exchange of knowledge . ### the aim of the eip shall be to stimulate innovation and improve the exchange of knowledge . innovation in this regard shall contribute to the development of competiveness , environmental performance and sustainability , in particular for the development of sustainable farming practices in the areas of climate , water , soil , biodiversity and waste .


### eip operational groups shall form part of the eip . they shall draw up a plan for innovative projects to be developed , tested , adapted or implemented shall be based on the interactive innovation model which has as key principles : ### eip operational groups , which may also be called ' innovation groups ' , shall form part of the eip . they shall draw up a plan for innovative projects to be developed , tested , adapted or implemented shall be based on the interactive innovation model which has as key principles :


### member states shall establish an electronic information system in which they shall record and maintain key information on the implementation of the cap strategic plan that is needed for monitoring and evaluation , in particular on each intervention selected for funding , as well as on completed interventions , including information on each beneficiary and operation . ### member states shall establish an electronic information system or use an existing one in which they shall record and maintain key information on the implementation of the cap strategic plan that is needed for monitoring and evaluation , in particular on each intervention selected for funding , as well as on completed interventions , including information on each beneficiary and operation .


### member states shall ensure that comprehensive , complete , timely and reliable data sources are established to enable effective follow - up of policy progress towards objectives using output , result and impact indicators . ### member states shall ensure that comprehensive , timely and reliable data sources are established to enable effective follow - up of policy progress towards objectives using output , result and impact indicators .


### the managing authority and the monitoring committee shall monitor the implementation of the cap strategic plan and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan on the basis of the output and result indicators . ### the managing authority and the monitoring committee shall monitor , according to their territorial competence , the implementation of the cap strategic plan and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan and , where appropriate , of the regional intervention programs , on the basis of the output and result indicators .


### implementing powers for the performance framework ### delegating powers for the performance framework


### the last annual performance report , to be submitted by 15 february 2030 , shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period . ### the last multiannual performance report , to be submitted by 15 february 2030 , shall comprise an appraisal of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period .


### in order to be admissible , the annual performance report shall contain all the information required in paragraphs 4 , 5 and 6 . the commission shall inform the member state within 15 working days of the date of receipt of the annual performance report if it is not admissible , failing which it shall be deemed admissible . ### the triennial performance report contains the information required in paragraphs 4 , 5 and 6 . the commission shall inform the member state within 15 working days of the date of receipt of the triennial performance report if it has questions about it . the commission and the member state concerned have to discuss all the issues at stake by a true cooperation logic .


### annual performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output and result indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised outputs , realised expenditure , realised results and distance to respective targets . ### triennial performance reports shall set out key information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output and result indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about the outputs , the expenditure and the results .


### the data transmitted shall relate to achieved values for indicators for partial and fully implemented interventions . they shall also set out a synthesis of the state of implementation of the cap strategic plan realised during the previous financial year , any issues which affect the performance of the cap strategic plan , in particular as regards deviations from milestones , giving reasons and , where relevant , describing the measures taken . ### the data transmitted shall relate to achieved values for indicators for partial and fully implemented interventions . they shall also set out a synthesis of the state of implementation of the cap strategic plan realised during the previous financial year , any issues which affect the performance of the cap strategic plan .


### in the annual performance review , the commission may make observations on the annual performance reports within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted . ### in the performance review , the commission may make observations on the annual performance reports maximum within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted .


### in the annual performance review , the commission may make observations on the annual performance reports within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted . ### in the performance review , the commission may make observations on the performance reports within one month from their submission . where the commission does not provide observations within that deadline , the reports shall be deemed to be accepted .


### member states shall organise each year an annual review meeting with the commission , to be chaired jointly or by the commission , which will take place not earlier than two months after the submission of the annual performance report . ### the commission shall organise each year an annual review meeting with the member states , to be chaired by the commission , which will take place not earlier than two months after the submission of the annual performance report .


### for direct payments granted in the smaller aegean islands in accordance with chapter iv of regulation no 229 / 2013 only point and of article 3 , article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii , sections 1 and 2 of chapter ii of title iii and title ix of this regulation shall apply article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii , sections 1 and 2 of chapter ii of title iii and title ix shall apply without any obligations related to the cap strategic plan . ### for direct payments granted in the smaller aegean islands in accordance with chapter iv of regulation no 229 / 2013 only point and of article 3 , article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii , sections 1 and 2 of chapter ii of title iii and title ix of this regulation shall apply . article 4 , section 2 of chapter i of title iii , sections 1 and 2 of chapter ii of title iii and title ix shall apply without any obligations related to the cap strategic plan .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of four years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the four - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 , 110 , 120 and 141 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


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### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 9 and 10 tfeu , including principles of non - discrimination , subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development , un sustainable development goals and the union ' s commitment to the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change , promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle .


### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . _________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) . ### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement or cessation of activity is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . without prejudice to the social responsibilities of the business community , it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . _________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) .


### the commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the egf as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large - scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible . the union should continue to provide specific , one - off support to facilitate the re - integration into employment of displaced workers in areas , sectors , territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption . considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade , technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy , and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements , the mobilisation of the egf shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event . given its purpose , which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances , complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the esf + , the egf shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the multiannual financial framework , as set out in the commission ' s communication . ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 – 2027 ' and its annex27 . ### the commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the egf as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large - scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible . the union should continue to provide specific , one - off support to facilitate the re - integration into quality and sustainable employment of displaced workers in areas , sectors , territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption . considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade , technological change or other factors like the planned transition to a low carbon economy , particularly in regions affected by the phasing - out of coal , and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements , the mobilisation of the egf shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event . given its purpose , which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances , complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the esf + , the egf shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the multiannual financial framework , as set out in the commission ' s communication . ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 – 2027 ' and its annex27 .


### as stated , in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy . such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period . taking into account the findings of the mid - term evaluation , the threshold shall be set at 250 jobs displacement within a reference period of four months . taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region have an equally significant impact on the local labour market , regional applications shall be possible as well . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , including the outermost regions as referred in article 349 of the tfeu , or in exceptional circumstances , applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements . ### as stated , in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when a major restructuring event causes a significant impact on the local or regional economy , especially in mono - industrial areas . such an impact should be defined by a minimum number of job displacements within a specific reference period . taking into account the findings of the mid - term evaluation , the threshold shall be set at a minimum of 150 jobs displacement within a reference period of six months . taking into account that waves of dismissals in different sectors but the same region or in neighbouring or cross - border regions have an equally significant impact on the local labour market , regional applications shall be possible as well and to provide effective support for workers , the specificities of the service sector should also be taken into account . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , including the outermost regions as referred in article 349 of the tfeu , or in exceptional circumstances , such as in the case of regions that have already been severely affected by a high unemployment rate , applications could be submitted in case of a lower number of job displacements .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures and personalised services aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into quality and sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity through inclusion in retraining and skilling programmes . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local , regional , or national labour market . however , whenever relevant , the voluntary and fair mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere or in other regions . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age and on access to digital technology . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be strongly restricted . the financial contributions should be an added value , and not a replacement to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of member states or companies by virtue of law or collective agreements . companies should be encouraged to contribute to the national co - founding of the measures .


### member states should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries , including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty , when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , given that those groups experience particular problems in re - entering the labour market . notwithstanding , the principles of gender equality and of non - discrimination , which are among the union’s core values and are enshrined in the european pillar of social rights , should be respected and promoted when implementing the egf . ### member states should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries , less educated or with insufficient skills , including young and older unemployed persons , persons with disabilities , those at risk of poverty and from isolated or inaccessible areas , when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , given that those groups experience particular problems in re - entering the labour market . notwithstanding , the principles of gender equality and of non - discrimination , which are among the union’s core values and are enshrined in the european pillar of social rights , should be respected and promoted when implementing the egf .


### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time . ### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit as a matter of urgency complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf and the eu institutions should do their utmost to assess them rapidly . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time .


### in the interest of the beneficiaries , assistance should be made available as quickly and efficiently as possible . the member states and the union institutions involved in the egf decision - making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify procedures so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the egf . therefore , the budgetary authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the commission , not requiring a commission proposal for the mobilisation of the egf anymore . ### in the interest of the beneficiaries , assistance should be delivered quickly and efficiently . the member states and the union institutions involved in the egf decision - making process should do their utmost to reduce processing time and simplify and adapt procedures to specific needs so as to ensure the smooth and rapid adoption of decisions on the mobilisation of the egf . therefore , the budgetary authority shall in the future decide on transfer requests submitted by the commission , not requiring a commission proposal for the mobilisation of the egf anymore .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , restructuring or disappearance of economic sectors , competing with non - eu competitors who are in privileged position in relation to eu competition rules , trade disputes between the eu and third countries , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy , particularly in regions affected by the phasing - out of coal , or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . actions benefiting from financial contributions by the fund shall aim to ensure that all workers participating in these actions find quality and sustainable employment within six months from the date of application .


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , in an enterprise in a member state , including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers ; ### the cessation of activity of at least 150 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of six months , in an enterprise in a member state or cross - border regions of neighbouring member states , including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers ;


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of six months , particularly in smes , where all operate in the same economic sector defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self - employed persons affected in two of the regions combined ; ### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of six months , particularly in smes , where all operate in the same economic sector defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level in the same or neighbouring member states or in more than two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level in the same or neighbouring member states provided that there are more than 250 workers or self - employed persons affected in two of the regions combined ;


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of six months , particularly in smes , where all operate in the same economic sector defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self - employed persons affected in two of the regions combined ; ### the cessation of activity of more than 200 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of six months , particularly in smes , where all operate in the same or different economic sector defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level or in more than two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level provided that there are more than 250 workers or self - employed persons affected in two of the regions combined ;


### in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances , in particular with regard to applications involving smes , where duly substantiated by the applicant member state , an application for a financial contribution under this article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met , when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy . the applicant member state shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met . the aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the egf . ### in small labour markets , in the outermost regions , or in exceptional circumstances , in particular with regard to applications involving smes or vses , where duly substantiated by the applicant member state , an application for a financial contribution under this article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met , when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy . the applicant member state shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met . the aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the egf .


### in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances , in particular with regard to applications involving smes , where duly substantiated by the applicant member state , an application for a financial contribution under this article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met , when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy . the applicant member state shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points , or of paragraph 1 are not entirely met . the aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the egf . ### in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances , in particular with regard to applications involving smes , where duly substantiated by the applicant member state , an application for a financial contribution under this article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points , or of paragraph 2 are not entirely met , when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local or regional economy , particularly in mono - industrial areas . the applicant member state shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points , or of paragraph 2 are not entirely met . the aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 15 % of the annual ceiling of the egf .


### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers’ recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , training or subsistence allowances , including allowances for carers . ### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers’ recruitment incentives , mobility and meal allowances , training or subsistence allowances , including allowances for carers . these actions are conditional on the active participation of the targeted beneficiaries in job - search or training activities .


### a detailed description of the coordinated package of personalised services and related expenditure , including , in particular , any measures in support of employment initiatives for disadvantaged , older and young beneficiaries ; ### a detailed description of the coordinated package of personalised services and related expenditure , including , in particular , any measures in support of employment initiatives for disadvantaged , low - skilled , older and young beneficiaries , and those from disadvantaged areas ;


### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure . ### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications accompanied by justification and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure .


### the commission shall implement information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes based on its experience with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the egf and ensuring that union citizens and workers know about the egf . ### the commission shall implement information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes based on its experience , with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the egf and ensuring that citizens , workers , the union’s social partners , and the stakeholders or authorities whose responsibility it is to activate the egf know about the fund .


### the member state shall carry out the eligible measures set out in article 8 as soon as possible , and at the latest within 24 months after the date of entry into force of the decision on the financial contribution . ### the member state shall carry out the eligible measures set out in article 8 as soon as possible , which means that the measures will be implemented from at the latest 6 months after the date of entry into force of the decision on the financial contribution and carried out at the latest within 24 months after the date of entry into force of the decision on the financial contribution .


### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ; ### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment ;


### not later than at the end of the nineteenth month after the expiry of the period specified in article 15 , the member state concerned shall submit the simple dataset informing on the longer - term result indicator specified in point of the annex . ### not later than at the end of the nineteenth month after the expiry of the period specified in article 15 , the member state concerned shall submit the complete and duly verified simple dataset informing on the longer - term result indicator specified in point of the annex .


### by 1 august 2021 and every two years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 1309 / 2013 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , measures funded , including statistics on the indicators set out in the annex , and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other union funds , in particular esf + , and information relating to the winding - up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility . ### by 1 august 2021 and every two years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a comprehensive , quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation no 1309 / 2013 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , speed of their processing and potential deficiencies in existing rules , &#160 ; decisions adopted , measures funded , including statistics on the indicators set out in the annex , and the complementarity of such measures with measures funded by other union funds , in particular esf + , and information relating to the winding - up of financial contributions made and shall also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility .


### the report shall be transmitted for information to the court of auditors , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the social partners . ### the report shall be transmitted for information to the member states , the court of auditors , the european economic and social committee , the committee of the regions and the social partners .


### the union type - approval shall take effect on the day of its granting or on a later date determined therein . the uk type - approval becomes invalid at the latest as of the day the union type - approval takes effect . ### the union type - approval shall take effect on the day of its granting or on a later date determined therein . the uk type - approval becomes invalid on the day the union type - approval takes effect or at the latest on the day union law ceases to apply to and in the united kingdom .


### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ; ### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and / or spawning aggregations of marine species ;


### ‘ north western waters’ means ices sub - areas v , vi and vii ; ### ‘ north western waters’ means union waters in ices sub - areas v , vi and vii ;


### ‘ directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that / those species makes up more than 50% of the economic value of the catch ; ### ‘ directed fishing’ means fishing for a species or combination of species , where that or those species make up a significant part of the catch composition , which is expressed as a percentage of the live weight of the total catch for a particular fishing trip and type of fishing gear and may be calculated from one or more samples . the relevant catch compositions for different types of directed fishing vary between regions and are detailed in annexes v to xi ;


### ‘ electric pulse trawl’ means a fishing technique which uses an electric field to catch fish . the pulse trawl gear consists of a number of electrodes , attached to the gear in the towing direction , that emit short electric pulses ; ### ‘ electric pulse trawl’ means an experimental fishing technique which uses an electric field to catch fish . the pulse trawl gear consists of a number of electrodes , attached to the gear in the towing direction , that emit short electric pulses ;


### ‘ st andrews cross’ means a grab which employs a scissor - like action to harvest for example bivalve molluscs or red coral from the seabed ; ### ‘ st andrews cross’ means a grab used to harvest , for example , bivalve molluscs or red coral from the seabed


### any type of projectile ; ### any type of projectile , with the exception of those used to kill caged or trapped tuna and the handheld spears and spear guns used in recreational fishing without an aqualung , from dawn until dusk ;


### no part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . ### for the purpose of this article the mesh size of a towed gear shall mean the mesh size of any codend or extension piece found on board a fishing vessel and attached to or suitable for attachment to any trawl . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors or to selective devices for fish or turtles .


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species , in comparison to the common fishing practices .


### they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption . ### in the case of fish below the minimum conservation reference size , they are sold for purposes other than direct human consumption .


### delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply for a period of no more than three years without prejudice to paragraph 6 of article 32 . ### delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply for a period of no more than 18 months without prejudice to paragraph 6 of article 32 , or until such time as regionalised measures to address the issue are agreed in accordance with article 19 .


### by the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter , and on the basis of information supplied by member states and the relevant advisory councils and following evaluation by the stecf , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this regulation . this report shall assess the extent to which technical measures both regionally and at union level have contributed to achieving the objectives set out in article 3 and in reaching the targets set out in article 4 . ### by the end of 2020 and every third year thereafter , and on the basis of information supplied by member states and the relevant advisory councils and following evaluation by the stecf , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this regulation . this report shall assess the extent to which technical measures both regionally and at union level have contributed to achieving the objectives set out in article 3 on the basis of the performance indicators set out in article 4 .


### on the basis of that report , where at regional level there is evidence that the objectives and targets have not been met , within six months after the submission of the report as referred to in paragraph 1 member states within that region shall submit a plan setting out the corrective actions to be taken to ensure those objectives and targets can be met . ### on the basis of that report , where at regional level the performance indicators , based on scientific evidence , show a deterioration of the marine resources within twelve months after the submission of the report as referred to in paragraph 1 member states within that region shall submit a plan setting out the corrective actions to be taken to ensure those objectives can be met .


### articles 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 16 and 25 are deleted ; ### articles 3 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 and 12 , article 13 and , articles 14 , 15 , 16 and 25 are deleted ;


### horse mackerel horse mackerel ### 15 cm1 __________________ 1 no minimum conservation reference size shall apply to horse mackerel caught in waters adjacent to the azores islands and under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of portugal . 15 cm1 , 1a , 1b __________________ 1 no minimum conservation reference size shall apply to horse mackerel caught in waters adjacent to the azores islands and under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of portugal . 1a . no more than 5 % may consist of horse mackerel between 12 and 15 cm . for the purposes of the control of that quantity , the conversion factor to be applied to the weight of the catches shall be 1 , 20 . these provisions shall not apply for catches subject to the landing obligation . 1b by way of derogation from article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the minimum conservation reference sizes of sardine , anchovy , herring , horse mackerel and mackerel shall not apply within a limit of 10 % by live weight of the total catches retained on board of each of those species . the percentage of undersized sardine , anchovy , herring , horse mackerel or mackerel shall be calculated as the proportion by live weight of all marine organisms on board after sorting or on landing . the percentage may be calculated on the basis of one or more representative samples . the limit of 10 % shall not be exceeded during transhipment , landing , transportation , storage , display or sale .


### 2 . directed fishing for deepwater sharks as listed in annex i of regulation no 2347 / 2002 in charted depths of less than 600 metres shall be prohibited . when accidentally caught deepwater sharks shall be retained on board . such catches shall be landed and counted against quotas . where accidental catches of deepwater sharks by the vessels of any member state exceed 10 tonnes then vessels may no longer avail of the derogations as described in point 9 . 1 . ### 2 . directed fishing for deepwater sharks as listed in annex i of regulation no 2016 / 2336 in charted depths of less than 600 metres shall be prohibited . when accidentally caught deepwater sharks classified as prohibited in this regulation and other union legislation shall be recorded , unharmed to the extent possible , and shall be promptly released . deep water shark subject to catch limits shall be retained on board . such catches shall be landed and counted against quotas . in situations where quota is not or not sufficiently available for the member state concerned , the commission may resort to the provisions laid down in article 105 of council regulation n°1224 / 2009 . where accidental catches of deepwater sharks by the vessels of any member state exceed 10 tonnes then vessels may no longer avail of the derogations as described in point 9 . 1 .


### short - necked clam deleted ### 35 mm


### baseline mesh sizes for towed gears ### baseline mesh sizes for towed and encircling gears


### each member state should designate an authority responsible for the exchange of supplementary information in connection to alerts on return in order to ensure efficient and swift cooperation among the member states . ### the sirene bureaux in each member state should be responsible for the exchange of supplementary information in connection to alerts on return in order to ensure efficient and swift cooperation among the member states .


### the european data protection supervisor was consulted in accordance with article 28 of regulation no 45 / 2001 and delivered an opinion on [ … ] , ### the european data protection supervisor was consulted in accordance with article 28 of regulation no 45 / 2001 and delivered an opinion on 3 may 2017 ,


### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . member states may refrain from entering data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision in accordance with article 2 of directive 2008 / 115 / ec when it concerns third - country nationals who are kept in detention until removal .


### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec shall be entered in sis immediately after the decision becomes effective under the national legislation of the respective member state for the purpose of verifying that the obligation to return has been complied with and for supporting the enforcement of the decision . an alert shall be entered in sis without delay when the return decision is issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### each member state shall designate an authority responsible for the exchange of supplementary information on third - country nationals subject to return in accordance with the provisions of the sirene manual laid down in article 8 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] . ### each member state shall designate its sirene bureau as the authority to ensure the exchange and availability of all supplementary information on third - country nationals subject to return in accordance with the provisions of the sirene manual laid down in article 8 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] .


### the member states shall provide on a monthly basis statistics to the european agency for the operational management of large - scale information systems in the area of freedom , security and justice established by regulation no 1077 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council36 on the number of confirmed returns , on whether the return was carried out in voluntary compliance with an obligation to return or was enforced , and on the third countries of destination . those statistics shall not contain personal data . __________________ 36 regulation no 1077 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 establishing a european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice . ### the member states shall provide on a monthly basis statistics to the european agency for the operational management of large - scale information systems in the area of freedom , security and justice established by regulation no 1077 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council36 on the number of confirmed returns , on whether the return was carried out in voluntary compliance with an obligation to return or was enforced , and on the third countries of destination . those statistics shall not contain personal data . the agency shall compile the monthly statistics into an annual report which shall be published in accordance with article 11 . __________________ 36 regulation no 1077 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 establishing a european agency for the operational management of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice .


### cs - sis shall notify the member states about their alerts on return for which the period for voluntary departure has expired . ### cs - sis shall notify the sirene bureaux of member states about their alerts on return for which the period for voluntary departure has expired .


### where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine without delay the action to be taken . ### without prejudice to article 6 , where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine without delay the action to be taken .


### where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine without delay the action to be taken . ### where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall notify the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information . the competent authority shall take all necessary measures with a view to return in accordance with national law transposing directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### where a member state considers granting a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay to a third - country national who is the subject of an alert on return entered by another member state , the former shall first consult , through the exchange of supplementary information , the member state that entered the alert . the member state that entered the alert shall reply within seven days . if the member state considering granting a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay decides to grant it , the alert on return shall be deleted . ### before a member state formally decides to grant citizenship , a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay to a third - country national who is the subject of an alert on return entered by another member state , the former shall first consult , through the exchange of supplementary information , the member state that entered the alert . the member state that entered the alert shall provide a definite reply within seven days . if no reply is received within seven days , the requesting member state may assume that the member state that entered the alert has no concerns regarding the granting of citizenship , a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay . if citizenship , a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay is granted , the alert on return shall be deleted .


### as far as not established in this regulation , the provisions on responsibilities of the member states and the agency , the entry and processing of alerts , the conditions to access and retention of alerts , data processing , data protection , liability and monitoring and statistics laid down in articles 6 to 19 , article 20 - as well as in articles 21 , 22 , 28 , 29 and 33 to 54 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] shall apply to data entered and processed in sis in accordance with this regulation . ### as far as not established in this regulation , the provisions on responsibilities of the member states and the agency , the entry and processing of alerts , the conditions to access and retention of alerts , data processing , data protection , liability and monitoring and statistics laid down in articles 3 , 6 to 19 , article 20 - as well as in articles 21 , 22 , 28 , 29 and 33 to 54 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ border checks ] shall apply to data entered and processed in sis in accordance with this regulation .


### the european council conclusions of october 2014 foresaw that the target should be delivered collectively by the union in the most cost - effective manner possible , with the reductions in the emissions trading system and non - ets sectors amounting to 43% and 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 respectively , with efforts distributed on the basis of relative gross domestic product per capita . all sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions , and all member states should participate in this effort , balancing considerations of fairness and solidarity , and national targets within the group of member states with a gdp per capita above the union average should be relatively adjusted to reflect cost - effectiveness in a fair and balanced manner . achieving these greenhouse gas emission reductions should boost efficiency and innovation in the european economy and in particular should promote improvements , notably in buildings , agriculture , waste management and transport , in so far as they fall under the scope of this regulation . ### the european council conclusions of october 2014 foresaw that the target should be delivered collectively by the union in the most cost - effective manner possible , with the reductions in the emissions trading system and non - ets sectors amounting to 43% and 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 respectively , with efforts distributed on the basis of relative gross domestic product per capita . all sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions , and all member states should participate in this effort , balancing considerations of fairness and solidarity , and national targets within the group of member states with a gdp per capita above the union average should be relatively adjusted to reflect cost - effectiveness in a fair and balanced manner . achieving these greenhouse gas emission reductions should boost efficiency and innovation in the european economy and in particular should promote improvements , notably in forestry , buildings , agriculture , waste management and transport , in so far as they fall under the scope of this regulation .


### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 __________________ 16 com80 ### the transition to clean energy and the bio economy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens as well as promoting bio - based resources to replace fossil resources . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 __________________ 16 com80


### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 __________________ 16 com80 ### the transition to clean energy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum . it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires a clear distinction between green and fossil co2 emissions and continuation of ambitious climate action with this regulation and progress on the other aspects of energy union as set out in the framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy . 16 __________________ 16 com80


### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments . ### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy crops , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments .


### actions that the member state shall implement in order to meet its specific obligations under article 4 , through domestic policies and measures and the implementation of union action ; ### actions that the member state shall implement in order to meet its specific obligations under article 4 , that respect the lower mitigation potential of agriculture and food security , through domestic policies and measures and the implementation of union action ;


### total net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland that member states may take into account for compliance for the period 2021 to 2030 pursuant to article 7 ### total net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed forest land and managed grassland that member states may take into account for compliance for the period 2021 to 2030 pursuant to article 7


### considering that certain provisions of the nafo conservation and enforcement measures are being amended more frequently by nafo contracting parties and are foreseen likely to be amended more in the future , in order to swiftly incorporate into union law future amendments to the nafo conservation and enforcement measures , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should therefore be delegated to the commission in respect of the following aspects : reporting time limits , deadlines for submission of reports ; definitions ; list of prohibited activities of research vessels ; certain catch and efforts limitations ; duties related to closures of fisheries ; situations where species listed in the fishing opportunities shall be classified as bycatch , specified maxima for the retention on board for species classified as bycatch ; certain obligations in case bycatch limits are exceeded in any one haul ; measures related to skate fishing ; measures related to northern prawn fishing ; change of fishery depths and references to restricted or closed areas ; procedures concerning authorised vessels with more than 50 tonnes live weight total catch on board taken outside the regulatory area entering the area to fish for greenland halibut , preconditions for beginning to fishing for greenland halibut ; geographical and time closures for northern prawn ; shark conservation measures , including reporting , prohibition of removal of shark fins on board , retention , transhipment and landing ; technical characteristics of mesh sizes ; references to map of footprint ; and references to area restrictions for bottom fishing activities ; provisions concerning definition of encounter with vulnerable marine ecosystems indicator species and duties of an observer deployed ; content of the electronic transmission , list of valid documents to be carried on board the vessels , the content of capacity plans ; documentation to be carried on board of vessels on chartering arrangements ; obligations concerning the utilization of fishing logbooks , production logbooks , stowage plans , including reporting and transmission duties ; the vms data ; provisions on electronic reporting on the content of notifications ; obligations of the master of a fishing vessel during inspection ; duties of inspectors and of inspecting member states ; list of violations constituting a serious infringement ; duties of the flag member state and of the port member state ; obligations of the master of a fishing vessel ; port entry requirements and inspections of non - contracting party parties ; list of measures to be taken by member state against iuu listed vessels ; and annual reporting obligations . ### the transposition into union law of any future recommendations amending the nafo conservation and enforcement measure shall be done through the ordinary legislative procedure .


### an authorized vessel shall land its greenland halibut catch only in a designated port . to this end , each member state shall designate one or more ports in its territory where authorized vessels may land greenland halibut ; ### an authorized vessel shall land its greenland halibut catch only in a designated port . to this end , each member state shall designate one or more ports where authorized vessels may land greenland halibut ;


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost , in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris climate agreement , modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , to produce healthy food and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . the communication also stresses the global dimension of the cap and states the union ' s commitment to enhance policy coherence for sustainable development .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , and bearing in mind as a primary focus the objective of providing a sustainable income for producers , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements . member states bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives .


### the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this chapter shall apply from 1 january 2016 to 31 december 2030 , with a mid - term review to be undertaken by the commission to evaluate the operation of the scheme and , if appropriate , make proposals . ### in article 61 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ‘ the commission shall review the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this chapter in 2023 to evaluate its operation and , if appropriate , make proposals for improving its effectiveness . ’


### areas where vineyards contribute to the preservation of the environment ; ### ' article 64 , paragraph 2 , point b is replaced by the following : ' areas where vineyards contribute to the preservation of the environment or to the conservation of the genetic resources of the vine varieties ; '


### ' 2 . subject to paragraph 3 , member states shall classify which wine grape varieties may be planted , replanted or grafted in their territories for the purpose of wine production . member states may classify wine grape varieties where : the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera or vitis labrusca ; or the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis . where a wine grape variety is deleted from the classification referred to in the first subparagraph , grubbing up of this variety shall take place within 15 years of its deletion . ' ; ### ' 2 . subject to paragraph 3 , member states shall classify which wine grape varieties may be planted , replanted or grafted in their territories for the purpose of wine production . member states may classify wine grape varieties where : the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera ; or the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis . where a wine grape variety is deleted from the classification referred to in the first subparagraph , grubbing up of this variety shall take place within 15 years of its deletion ; by way of derogation from the second subparagraph , member states may authorise the replanting of vitis labrusca in existing historical vineyards as long as the existing planted surface of vitis labrusca is not increased . ' ;


### member states may classify wine grape varieties where : ### only wine grape varieties meeting the following conditions may be classified by member states :


### the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera or vitis labrusca ; or ### the variety concerned belongs to the species vitis vinifera ; or


### the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis . ### the variety is not one of the following : noah , othello , isabelle , jacquez , clintony herbemont .


### the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis . ### the variety concerned comes from a cross between the species vitis vinifera and other species of the genus vitis .


### ' 1 . rules on designations of origin , geographical indications and traditional terms laid down in this section shall apply to the products referred to in points 1 , 3 to 6 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 15 and 16 of part ii of annex vii . ' ### in article 92 , paragraph 1 is amended as follows : ' 1 . rules on designations of origin , geographical indications and traditional terms laid down in this section shall apply only to the products referred to in points 1 , 3 to 6 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 15 and 16 of part ii of annex vii . '


### rules on designations of origin , geographical indications and traditional terms laid down in this section shall apply to the products referred to in points 1 , 3 to 6 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 15 and 16 of part ii of annex vii . ### in article 92 , the first paragraph is amended as follows : “1 . rules on designations of origin , geographical indications and traditional terms laid down in this section shall apply only to the products referred to in points 1 , 3 to 6 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 15 and 16 of part ii of annex vii .


### the commission shall examine applications for protection that it receives in accordance with articles 94 and 96 . it shall scrutinise them for manifest errors , taking into account the outcome of the preliminary national procedure carried out by the member state concerned . ### the commission shall examine applications for protection that it receives in accordance with articles 94 and 96 . it shall scrutinise them for manifest errors , taking into account the outcome of the preliminary national procedure carried out by the member state concerned . this examination shall focus in particular on the single document referred to in point d of article 94 .


### sugar sector agreements ### in article 125 , the title is replaced by the following : ‘ sugar beet and sugar cane sector agreements’


### price reporting in the sugar market ### in article 126 , the title is replaced by the following : price reporting in the markets ‘


### the commission may adopt implementing acts establishing a system for reporting sugar market prices , including arrangements for publishing the price levels for this market . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 229 . the system referred to in the first subparagraph shall be based on information submitted by undertakings producing white sugar or by other operators involved in the sugar trade . this information shall be treated as confidential . ### in article 126 , the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : the commission may adopt implementing acts establishing a system for reporting market prices for the sugar beet and cane sugar market on the one hand , and for the sugar and ethanol market on the other , including arrangements for publishing the price levels for this market . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 229 . the system referred to in the first subparagraph shall be based on information submitted by undertakings producing sugar or ethanol or by other operators involved in the sugar or ethanol trade . this information shall be treated as confidential . ’


### the price payable for the delivery , which shall : — be static and be set out in the contract , and / or — be calculated by combining various factors set out in the contract , which may include market indicators reflecting changes in market conditions , the volume delivered and the quality or composition of the raw milk delivered , ### in article 148 point is amended as follows : ‘ the price payable for the delivery , which shall : — be static and be set out in the contract , covering the input costs including a correct income for the producer , and / or — be calculated by combining various factors set out in the contract , which may include market indicators reflecting changes in market conditions , the volume delivered and the quality or composition of the raw milk delivered , covering the input costs including a correct income for the producer ; ’


### managing of the mutual funds referred to in operational programmes in the fruit and vegetables sector referred to in point of article 33 of this regulation and under article 36 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 ; ### in article 152 , paragraph 1 , point c , point x is replaced by the following : “ managing of the mutual funds ; “


### providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to innovate , rationalise , improve and adjust production and , where applicable , the processing and marketing , towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations , in particular with regard to product quality , including the specific characteristics of products with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication , and protection of the environment ; ### in the article 157 , paragraph 1 , letter c , the point vii is replaced by the following : “ providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to innovate , rationalise , improve and adjust production and , where applicable , the processing and marketing , towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations , in particular with regard to product quality , including the specific characteristics of products with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication , and protection of the environment , climate , animal health and animal welfare ; ”


### animal health , plant health or food safety ; ### in the article 164 , paragraph 4 , the point m is replaced by the following : “ animal health , plant health , including mutual funds , or food safety ; ”


### save as otherwise provided in this regulation , and in accordance with article 42 tfeu , articles 101 to 106 tfeu and the implementing provisions thereto shall , subject to articles 207 to 210 of this regulation , apply to all agreements , decisions and practices referred to in article 101 and article 102 tfeu which relate to the production of , or trade in , agricultural products . ### in article 206 , the first paragraph is amended as follows : “save as otherwise provided in this regulation , in particular in article 152 and , and in accordance with article 42 tfeu , articles 101 to 106 tfeu and the implementing provisions thereto shall , subject to articles 207 to 210 of this regulation , apply to all agreements , decisions and practices referred to in article 101 and article 102 tfeu which relate to the production of , or trade in , agricultural products . ”


### in order to ensure the functioning of the internal market and the uniform application of union competition rules , the commission and the competition authorities of the member states shall apply the union competition rules in close cooperation . ### in article 206 , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following : “in order to ensure the functioning of the internal market and the uniform interpretation and application of union competition rules , the commission and the competition authorities of the member states shall cooperate closely and , so far as possible , shall coordinate their actions when applying the union competition rules . ”


### article 208 dominant position for the purposes of this chapter , “dominant position” means a position of economic strength enjoyed by an undertaking which enables it to prevent effective competition being maintained in the relevant market by giving it the power to behave to an appreciable extent independently of its competitors , customers and ultimately of consumers . ### article 208 is replaced by the following : “article 208 dominant position for the purposes of this chapter , “dominant position” means a position of economic strength enjoyed by an undertaking which enables it to prevent effective competition being maintained in the relevant market by giving it the power to behave to an appreciable extent independently of its competitors , suppliers , customers and ultimately of consumers . ”


### the amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period and in 2020 does not exceed 30 % of the amount granted in 2013 ; and ### in article 214a , the point a is replaced by the following : “a ) the total amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period and”


### such measures may to the extent and for the time necessary to address the market disturbance or threat thereof extend or modify the scope , duration or other aspects of other measures provided for under this regulation , or provide for export refunds , or suspend import duties in whole or in part including for certain quantities or periods as necessary . ### in article 219 , the fourth subparagraph is replaced by the following : such measures may to the extent and for the time necessary to address the market disturbance or threat thereof extend or modify the scope , duration or other aspects of other measures provided for under this regulation and other measures provided for in articles 39 to 63 of chapter iii of the eu regulation [ cap strategic plans regulation ] , or provide for export refunds , or suspend import duties in whole or in part including for certain quantities or periods as necessary . in particular , the measures may provide for financial support in exchange for a voluntary undertaking to reduce production . ”


### agreements within the trade as described in point 6 of section a of part ii of annex ii shall contain arbitration clauses . ### in point xi of annex x , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : “1 . agreements within the trade as described in point 6 of section a of part ii of annex ii shall contain conciliation or mediation mechanisms or arbitration clauses . ”


### a name may not be registered as a designation of origin or geographical indication where it conflicts with a name of a plant variety or an animal breed and is likely to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product . ### in article 6 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : “2 . a name may not be registered as a designation of origin or geographical indication where it conflicts with a name of a plant variety or an animal breed and is likely to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product and to cause confusion between products with the registered designation and the variety or breed in question . this shall take into consideration the following : actual use of the name of the plant variety or animal breed in the sales description ; any duplication of names which might result from the registration ; the extension of use of the plant variety or animal breed outside its area of origin . ”


### a description of the method of obtaining the product and , where appropriate , the authentic and unvarying local methods as well as information concerning packaging , if the applicant group so determines and gives sufficient product - specific justification as to why the packaging must take place in the defined geographical area to safeguard quality , to ensure the origin or to ensure control , taking into account union law , in particular that on the free movement of goods and the free provision of services ; ### in article 7 , point is replaced by the following : “ a description of the method of obtaining the product and , where appropriate , its contribution to sustainable development , the authentic and unvarying local methods as well as information concerning packaging , if the applicant group so determines and gives sufficient product - specific justification as to why the packaging must take place in the defined geographical area to safeguard quality , to ensure the origin or to ensure control , taking into account union law , in particular that on the free movement of goods and the free provision of services ; ”


### evidence that the product originates in the defined geographical area referred to in article 5 or ; ### in article 7 , point is replaced by the following : “ evidence of traceability proving that the product originates in the defined geographical area referred to in article 5 and ; ”


### geographical indications pertaining to products of third countries that are protected in the union under an international agreement to which the union is a contracting party may be entered in the register . unless specifically identified in the said agreement as protected designations of origin under this regulation , such names shall be entered in the register as protected geographical indications . ### in article 11 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : “2 . geographical indications pertaining to products of third countries that are protected in the union under an international agreement to which the union is a contracting party may be entered in the register if the agreement so provides . unless specifically identified in the said agreement as protected designations of origin under this regulation , such names shall be entered in the register as protected geographical indications . ”


### in the case of products originating in the union that are marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling . in addition , the registered name of the product should appear in the same field of vision . the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the corresponding abbreviations ‘ pdo’ or ‘ pgi’ may appear on the labelling . ### in article 12 , paragraph 3 is replaced by the following : “3 . in the case of products originating in the union that are marketed under a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication registered in accordance with the procedures laid down in this regulation , the union symbols associated with them shall appear on the labelling , advertising material and documents relating to the product involved . in addition , the registered name of the product should appear in the same field of vision and in a prominent place , so that it is easily visible , clearly readable and , if applicable , indelible . it must under no circumstances be concealed , obscured , damaged or interrupted by any other written or pictorial element or any other intermediate document . the indications ‘ protected designation of origin’ or ‘ protected geographical indication’ or the corresponding abbreviations ‘ pdo’ or ‘ pgi’ may appear on the labelling . ”


### the protection referred to in paragraph 1 shall also apply with regard to goods entering the customs territory of the union without being released for free circulation within the customs territory of the union and with regard to goods sold through means of electronic commerce . ; ### the protection referred to in paragraph 1 shall also apply with regard to goods identical to the pdo / pgi registered in the eu entering the customs territory of the union without being released for free circulation within the customs territory of the union and with regard to goods sold through means of electronic commerce . ;


### those implementing acts shall be adopted without applying the examination procedure referred to in article 57 . ; ### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 57 .