### the provisions of this regulation are complementary to the requirements of other union legislation , in particular with regard to possible health and environmental risks . in order to ensure a holistic approach to addressing possible human and animal health , and environmental risks , the reclamation plant operators and the competent authorities should therefore take into account the requirements laid down in other relevant union legislation , in particular council directives 86 / 278 / eec , 91 / 676 / eec20 and 98 / 83 / ec21 , directives 91 / 271 / eec and 2000 / 60 / ec , regulations no 178 / 200222 , no 852 / 200423 , no 183 / 200524 , no 396 / 200525 and 1069 / 200926 of the european parliament and of the council , directives 2006 / 7 / ec27 , 2006 / 118 / ec28 , 2008 / 105 / ec29 and 2011 / 92 / eu30 of the european parliament and of the council , commission regulations no 2073 / 200531 , no 1881 / 200632 and 142 / 201133 . __________________ 20 council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 21 council directive 98 / 83 / ec of 3 november 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption . 22 regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety . 23 regulation no 852 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs . 24 regulation 183 / 2005 of the european parliament and the council of 12 january 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene . 25 regulation no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 february 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending council directive 91 / 414 / eec 26 regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing regulation no 1774 / 2002 27 directive 2006 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 february 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing directive 76 / 160 / eec 28 directive 2006 / 118 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration . 29 directive 2008 / 105 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy , amending and subsequently repealing council directives 82 / 176 / eec , 83 / 513 / eec , 84 / 156 / eec , 84 / 491 / eec , 86 / 280 / eec and amending directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . 30 directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment . 31 commission regulation no 2073 / 2005 of 15 november 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs 32 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs 33 commission regulation no 142 / 2011 of 25 february 2011 implementing regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing council directive 97 / 78 / ec as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that directive text with eea relevance ### the provisions of this regulation are complementary to the requirements of other union legislation , in particular with regard to possible health and environmental risks . in order to ensure a holistic approach to addressing possible human and animal health , and environmental risks , the reclamation plant operators and the competent authorities should therefore take into account the requirements laid down in other relevant union legislation , in particular council directives 86 / 278 / eec , 91 / 676 / eec20 and 98 / 83 / ec21 , directives 91 / 271 / eec and 2000 / 60 / ec , notably article 1 . b and the obligations set out in articles 5 . 1 and 8 . 1 . therein , regulations no 178 / 200222 , no 852 / 200423 , no 183 / 200524 , no 396 / 200525 and 1069 / 200926 of the european parliament and of the council , directives 2006 / 7 / ec27 , 2006 / 118 / ec28 , 2008 / 105 / ec29 and 2011 / 92 / eu30 of the european parliament and of the council , commission regulations no 2073 / 200531 , no 1881 / 200632 and 142 / 201133 . __________________ 20 council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 21 council directive 98 / 83 / ec of 3 november 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption . 22 regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety . 23 regulation no 852 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs . 24 regulation 183 / 2005 of the european parliament and the council of 12 january 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene . 25 regulation no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 february 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending council directive 91 / 414 / eec 26 regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing regulation no 1774 / 2002 27 directive 2006 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 february 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing directive 76 / 160 / eec 28 directive 2006 / 118 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 12 december 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration . 29 directive 2008 / 105 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy , amending and subsequently repealing council directives 82 / 176 / eec , 83 / 513 / eec , 84 / 156 / eec , 84 / 491 / eec , 86 / 280 / eec and amending directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council . 30 directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment . 31 commission regulation no 2073 / 2005 of 15 november 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs 32 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs 33 commission regulation no 142 / 2011 of 25 february 2011 implementing regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing council directive 97 / 78 / ec as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that directive text with eea relevance


### reclamation plant operators shall ensure that reclaimed water destined for a use specified in section 1 of annex i , shall , at the outlet of the reclamation plant , comply with the following : ### reclamation facility operators shall ensure that reclaimed water destined for a use specified in section 1 of annex i , shall , at the point of compliance , comply with the following :


### an operator shall submit an application for the permit referred to in paragraph 1 , or for a modification of an existing permit to the competent authority of the member state in which the reclamation plant operates or is planned to operate . ### an operator shall submit an application for the permit referred to in paragraph 1 , or for a modification of an existing permit to the competent authority of the member state in which the reclamation plant operates or is planned to operate . member states may also decide to apply permit and procedures already existing within their legislation of the granting environmental permits .


### without prejudice to directives 2003 / 4 / ec and 2007 / 2 / ec , member states shall ensure that adequate and up - to - date information on reuse of water is available online to the public . that information shall include the following : ### without prejudice to directives 2003 / 4 / ec and 2007 / 2 / ec and to article 9 . 4 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall ensure that adequate and up - to - date information on reuse of water is available online to the public . that information shall include the following :


### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union’s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support . ### the extended efsi should address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations to mobilise public sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – and growth with ensured additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social economy and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference and the eu 2050 commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% , must be reinforced . energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways or fossil fuel projects must be avoided . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support .


### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi which is expected to continue , the efsi sme window should be enhanced . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises , including through the development and deployment of new instruments . ### in line with the exceptional market demand for sme financing under the efsi , the efsi sme window should be enhanced with additional resources , as well as the support capacities for sme of the advisory hub . particular attention should be paid to social enterprises .


### decisions approving the use of the eu guarantee shall be public and accessible , and include the rationale for the decision , with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion . the publication shall not contain commercially sensitive information . in reaching its decision , the investment committee shall be supported by the documentation provided by the eib . ### decisions approving the use of the eu guarantee shall be public and accessible , and include the rationale for the decision , with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion . in reaching its decision , the investment committee shall be supported by the documentation provided by the eib .


### leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing where possible to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ; ### leveraging local knowledge to facilitate efsi support across the union and contributing to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi referred to in section 8 of annex ii by supporting the eib to originate operations ;


### in order to achieve the objective referred to in paragraph 1 and to facilitate the provision of advisory support at local level , the eiah shall seek to use the expertise of the eib , the commission , national promotional banks or institutions , and the managing authorities of the european structural and investment funds . ### in order to achieve the objective referred to in paragraph 1 and to facilitate the provision of advisory support at local level , the eiah shall seek to use the expertise and collaborate with the commission , national promotional banks or institutions , and the managing authorities of the european structural and investment funds .


### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe ' s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the ' skills agenda for europe ' and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed . ### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe ' s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create sustainable meaningful jobs which fully respect union labour rights , and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the ' skills agenda for europe ' and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed .


### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in relevant skills , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies , including in view of labour mobility . ### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , the management of migration flows and the increased security threat , clean energy transition , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions , experienced especially by smes . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union should be prepared for the current and future challenges by investing in the growth of local and circular economies , in the relevant skills , in making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies .


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , especially by removing any financial barriers , and by tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility .


### keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health , health inequalities , quality of life , productivity , competitiveness and inclusiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . the commission has been committed to help member states to reach their sustainable development goals , in particular sdg 3 ' ensure healthy lives and promote well - being for all at all ages ' . 17 _________________ 17 com 739 final ### continued effort is required in order to meet the requirements set out in article 168 tfeu . keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health will have positive effects on health , health inequalities , quality of life , productivity , competitiveness and inclusiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . support for , and recognition of , innovation , including social innovation , which has an impact on health , helps in order to take up the challenge of sustainability in the health sector in the context of addressing the challenges of demographic change . moreover , action to reduce inequalities in health is important for the purposes of achieving ' inclusive growth ' . the commission has been committed to help member states to reach their sustainable development goals , in particular sdg 3 ' ensure healthy lives and promote well - being for all at all ages ' 17 _________________ 17 com 739 final


### evidence and the common values and principles in european union health systems as set out in the council conclusions of 2 june 2006 should support the decision - making processes for planning and managing innovative , efficient and resilient health systems , promoting tools for ensuring universal access to quality healthcare , and the voluntary wider scale implementation of best practices . ### evidence and the common values and principles in european union health systems as set out in the council conclusions of 2 june 2006 should support the decision - making processes for planning and managing innovative , efficient and resilient affordable - to - all health systems , promoting tools for ensuring universal access to quality healthcare , and the voluntary wider scale implementation of best practices .


### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the union ' s citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for european citizens . ### the health strand of the esf + should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the union ' s citizens , and to health promotion by 1 ) , addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking , harmful use of alcohol , consumption of harmful drugs both licit and illicit , and 2 ) , reduction of drugs - related health damage , unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement member states action in line with the relevant strategies . the health strand of the esf + should mainstream effective prevention models , innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative , efficient and sustainable health systems of the member states and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for european citizens .


### non - communicable diseases are responsible for over 80 % of premature mortality in the union and an effective prevention entails multiple cross border dimensions . in parallel , the european parliament and the council underlined the need to minimise the public health consequences of serious cross - border threats to health such as communicable diseases and other biological , chemical , environmental and unknown threats , by supporting preparedness and response capacity building . ### non - communicable diseases are responsible for over 80 % of premature mortality in the union , and thus an effective prevention entails multiple cross - border dimensions . in parallel , the european parliament and the council underlined the need to minimise the public health consequences of serious cross - border threats to health , such as communicable diseases and other biological , chemical , environmental , and unknown threats , by supporting preparedness and response capacity building .


### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ; ### enhancing the equal and timely access to quality , sustainable and affordable services ; modernising social protection systems , including promoting access to social protection ; improving affordable - to - all accessibility , effectiveness and resilience of healthcare systems and long - term care services ;


### the processing of personal data must be proportionate to the specific security goal pursued by this directive . ### the processing of personal data must be proportionate to , and necessary in order to attain , the specific security goal pursued by this directive , in accordance with the principles of necessity and proportionality referred to by the court of justice in its judgment of 4 april 2014 , and by the european data protection supervisor in his opinion of 25 march 2011 .


### the contents of any lists of required pnr data to be obtained by the passenger information unit should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or serious crime , thereby improving internal security within the union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of citizens , notably privacy and the protection of personal data . such lists should not contain any personal data that could reveal racial or ethnic origin , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership or data concerning health or sexual life of the individual concerned . the pnr data should contain details on the passenger’s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security . ### the contents of any lists of required pnr data to be obtained by the passenger information unit should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or serious transnational crime , thereby improving internal security within the union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of citizens , notably privacy and the protection of personal data . such lists should not contain any personal data , and in particular data that could reveal the sex , racial , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , membership of political or other associations , trade union membership , or data concerning the dietary habits , health , disability or sexual orientation of the individual concerned . the pnr data should contain details on the passenger’s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security .


### each member state should be responsible for assessing the potential threats related to terrorist offences and serious crime . ### each member state should be responsible for assessing the potential threats related to terrorist offences and serious transnational crime .


### taking fully into consideration the right to the protection of personal data and the right to non - discrimination , no decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or seriously affects him / her should be taken only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data . moreover , no such decision should be taken by reason of a person’s race or ethnic origin , religious or philosophical belief , political opinion , trade union membership , health or sexual life . ### taking fully into consideration the right to the protection of personal data and the right to non - discrimination , no decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or seriously affects him / her should be taken only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data , processing against predetermined criteria or any other form of profiling . moreover , no such decision should be taken by reason of a person’s sex , racial , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , membership of political or other associations , trade union membership , dietary habits , health , disability or sexual orientation .


### as a result of the legal and technical differences between national provisions concerning the processing of personal data , including pnr , air carriers are and will be faced with different requirements regarding the types of information to be transmitted , as well as the conditions under which this information needs to be provided to competent national authorities . these differences may be prejudicial to effective cooperation between the competent national authorities for the purposes of preventing , detecting , investigating and prosecuting terrorist offences or serious crime . ### as a result of the legal and technical differences between national provisions concerning the processing of personal data , including pnr , air carriers are and will be faced with different requirements regarding the types of information to be transmitted , as well as the conditions under which this information may be provided to competent national authorities so as to ensure effective cooperation between the competent national authorities for the purposes of preventing , detecting , investigating and prosecuting terrorist offences or serious crime , whilst ensuring compliance with the eu acquis and with the conventions and texts of the council of europe in this area .


### as a result of the legal and technical differences between national provisions concerning the processing of personal data , including pnr , air carriers are and will be faced with different requirements regarding the types of information to be transmitted , as well as the conditions under which this information needs to be provided to competent national authorities . these differences may be prejudicial to effective cooperation between the competent national authorities for the purposes of preventing , detecting , investigating and prosecuting terrorist offences or serious crime . ### as a result of the legal and technical differences between national provisions concerning the processing of personal data , including pnr , air carriers are and will be faced with different requirements regarding the types of information to be transmitted , as well as the conditions under which this information needs to be provided to competent national authorities . these differences may be prejudicial to effective cooperation between the competent national authorities for the purposes of preventing , detecting , investigating and prosecuting terrorist offences or serious transnational crime .


### ‘ international flight’ means any scheduled or non - scheduled flight by an air carrier planned to land on the territory of a member state originating in a third country or to depart from the territory of a member state with a final destination in a third country , including in both cases any transfer or transit flights ; ### ‘ targeted international flight’ means any scheduled or non - scheduled flight , identified by the competent national authorities as a flight that might be used by passengers involved in terrorist offences or serious transnational crime , by an air carrier planned to land on the territory of a member state originating in a third country or to depart from the territory of a member state with a final destination in a third country , except transit flights ;


### carrying out an assessment of the passengers prior to their scheduled arrival or departure from the member state in order to identify any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious crime and who require further examination by the competent authorities referred to in article 5 . in carrying out such an assessment the passenger information unit may compare pnr data against relevant databases , including international or national databases or national mirrors of union databases , where they are established on the basis of union law , on persons or objects sought or under alert , in accordance with union , international and national rules applicable to such files . member states shall ensure that any positive match resulting from such automated processing is individually reviewed by non - automated means in order to verify whether the competent authority referred to in article 5 needs to take action ; ### the carrying out , by the competent authorities referred to in article 5 , of a thorough assessment of the risk posed by passengers prior to their scheduled arrival or departure from the member state if there are factual grounds for suspecting that they are likely to be involved in a terrorist offence or serious transnational crime . in carrying out such an assessment the passenger information unit may compare pnr data against relevant databases , including international or national databases or national mirrors of union databases , where they are established on the basis of union law , on persons or objects sought or under alert , in accordance with union , international and national rules applicable to such files . member states shall ensure that any positive match resulting from such automated processing is individually reviewed by non - automated means in order to verify whether the competent authority referred to in article 5 needs to take action gender identity , race , ethnic origin , social status , genetic characteristics , language , religious or philosophical beliefs , membership of a political organisation , trade union or other association , dietary practices , health , disability or sexual orientation ;


### the competent authorities shall not take any decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or significantly affects a person only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data . such decisions shall not be taken on the basis of a person’s race or ethnic origin , religious or philosophical belief , political opinion , trade union membership , health or sexual life . ### the competent authorities shall not take any decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or significantly affects a person only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data , processing on the basis of pre - established criteria or any other form of profiling . such decisions shall not be taken on the basis of gender identity , race , ethnic origin , social status , genetic characteristics , language , political , religious or philosophical belief , membership of a political organisation , trade union or other association , dietary practices , health , disability or sexual orientation , in accordance with article 21 of the charter of fundamental rights .


### member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that air carriers transfer the pnr data as defined in article 2 and specified in the annex , to the extent that such data are already collected by them , to the database of the national passenger information unit of the member state on the territory of which the international flight will land or from the territory of which the flight will depart . where the flight is code - shared between one or more air carriers , the obligation to transfer the pnr data of all passengers on the flight shall be on the air carrier that operates the flight . where the flight has one or more stop - overs at the airports of the member states , air carriers shall transfer the pnr data to the passenger information units of all the member states concerned . ### member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that air carriers transfer the pnr data as defined in article 2 and specified in the annex , to the extent that such data are already collected by them as part of their normal activity , to the database of the national passenger information unit of the member state on the territory of which the international flight will land or from the territory of which the flight will depart . where the flight is code - shared between one or more air carriers , the obligation to transfer the pnr data of all passengers on the flight shall be on the air carrier that operates the flight . where the flight has one or more stop - overs at the airports of the member states , air carriers shall only transfer the pnr data to the passenger information unit of the member state which is the final destination . no data which reveals a person ' s gender identity , race , ethnic origin , social status , genetic characteristics , language , political , religious or philosophical beliefs , membership of a political organisation , trade union or other association , dietary practices , health , disability or sexual orientation may be transferred .


### air carriers shall transfer pnr data by electronic means using the common protocols and supported data formats to be adopted in accordance with the procedure of articles 13 and 14 or , in the event of technical failure , by any other appropriate means ensuring an appropriate level of data security : ### air carriers shall transfer the pnr data of the targeted international flights by electronic means using the common protocols and supported data formats to be adopted in accordance with the procedure of articles 13 and 14 or , in the event of technical failure , by any other appropriate means ensuring an appropriate level of data security :


### on a case - by - case basis , upon request from a passenger information unit in accordance with national law , air carriers shall transfer pnr data where access earlier than that mentioned in point of paragraph 2 is necessary to assist in responding to a specific and actual threat related to terrorist offences or serious crime . ### on a case - by - case basis , in response to a duly justified request from the competent member state authorities and with due justification , in accordance with national law and on the basis of prior judicial authorisation , air carriers shall transfer specific , relevant pnr data where access earlier than that mentioned in point of paragraph 2 is necessary to assist in responding to a specific , actual and imminent threat related to terrorist offences or serious transnational crime .


### only in those cases where it is necessary for the prevention of an immediate and serious threat to public security may the competent authorities of a member state request directly the passenger information unit of any other member state to provide it with pnr data that are kept in the latter’s database in accordance with article 9 and . such requests shall relate to a specific investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious crime and shall be reasoned . passenger information units shall respond to such requests as a matter of priority . in all other cases the competent authorities shall channel their requests through the passenger information unit of their own member state . ### only in those cases where it is necessary for the prevention of an imminent , actual and serious attack on public security may the competent authorities of a member state request directly the passenger information unit of any other member state to provide it with pnr data that are kept in the latter ' s database in accordance with article 9 and . such requests shall relate to a specific investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious transnational crime and shall be duly justified . passenger information units shall respond to such requests as a matter of priority . in all other cases the competent authorities shall channel their requests through the passenger information unit of their own member state .


### a member state may transfer pnr data and the results of the processing of pnr data to a third country , only on a case - by - case basis and if : ### a member state may only transfer pnr data and the results of the processing of pnr data to a third country on the basis of an international agreement between the union and the third country in question , in a manner compatible with the values and principles of human rights and data protection , on condition that the data transfer relates to a serious , actual and imminent threat , on a case - by - case basis duly justified in writing and if :


### the transfer is necessary for the purposes of this directive specified in article 1 , and ### the transfer is necessary for and proportionate to the purposes of this directive specified in article 1 , and


### member states shall prepare a set of statistical information on pnr data provided to the passenger information units . such statistics shall as a minimum cover the number of identifications of any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious crime according to article 4 and the number of subsequent law enforcement actions that were taken involving the use of pnr data per air carrier and destination . ### member states shall prepare a set of statistical information on pnr data provided to the passenger information units . such statistics shall as a minimum cover the number of identifications of any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious transnational crime according to article 4 and the number of subsequent law enforcement actions that were taken involving the use of pnr data per air carrier and destination .


### to strengthen the visibility of the esrb as a body that is separate from its individual members , the chair of the esrb should be able to delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the esrb secretariat . ### the accountability , transparency and independence of the esrb should be fully ensured and guaranteed . the enhancement of the esrb ' s autonomy and of its visibility is necessary . this could be achieved by setting up the esrb as an independent , reliable macro - prudential authority . to strengthen the visibility of the esrb as a body that is separate from its individual members , the chair of the esrb should be able to delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the esrb secretariat .


### article 16 of regulation no 1092 / 2010 requires that the esrb warnings and recommendations are transmitted to the council and the commission and , where addressed to one or more national supervisory authorities , to the esas . to strengthen democratic control and transparency , those warnings and recommendations should also be transmitted to the european parliament and to the esas . ### article 16 of regulation no 1092 / 2010 requires that the esrb warnings and recommendations are transmitted to the council and the commission and , where addressed to one or more national supervisory authorities , to the esas . to strengthen democratic control and transparency , those warnings and recommendations should also be transmitted without delay to the european parliament and to the esas .


### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner . ### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner . the results of these consultations should be seriously taken into account .


### when consulted on the appointment of the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010* , the general board , following an open and transparent procedure , shall assess whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board shall inform the european parliament and the council about the consultation procedure . ### when consulted on the appointment of the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010* , the general board , following an open and transparent procedure , shall assess whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board shall inform the european parliament and the council about the consultation procedure . the general board shall sufficiently inform the european parliament and the council about the assessment and consultation procedure . the european parliament and the council may ask the general board for additional information .


### where appropriate , the advisory scientific committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ; ### where appropriate , the advisory scientific committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ;


### without prejudice to paragraph 3 of this article , where enrolment of the fingerprints or facial image is not possible from third - country nationals who are deemed to be vulnerable persons and from a minor due to the conditions of the fingertips or face , the authorities of that member state shall not use sanctions to coerce the taking of fingerprints or a facial image . a member state may attempt to re - take the fingerprints or facial image of a minor or vulnerable person who refuses to comply , where the reason for non - compliance is not related to the conditions of the fingertips or facial image or the health of the individual and where it is duly justified to do so . where a minor , in particular an unaccompanied or separated minor refuses to give their fingerprints or a facial image and there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there are child safeguarding or protection risks , the minor shall be referred to the national child protection authorities and / or national referral mechanisms . ### member states shall not use sanctions to coerce the taking of fingerprints . a member state may attempt to re - take the fingerprints of a person who refuses to comply , where the reason for non - compliance is not related to the conditions of the fingertips or the health of the individual and where it is duly justified to do so , and it shall be done in an age - appropriate manner as provided for in article 2 . where a minor , in particular an unaccompanied or separated minor refuses to give their fingerprints or a facial image and there are reasonable grounds to suspect that there are child safeguarding or protection risks , as assessed by an official trained specifically to deal with minors , the minor shall be referred to the national child protection authorities and / or national referral mechanisms .


### the right of access of the data subject in each member state shall include the right to obtain communication of the data relating to him or her recorded in the central system and of the member state which transmitted them to the central system . such access to data may be granted only by a member state . ### the right of access of the data subject in each member state shall include the right to obtain communication of the data relating to him or her recorded in the central system and of the member state which transmitted them to the central system . such access to data may be granted only by a member state . for the purposes laid down in article 1 , in each member state , any person may request that data which are factually inaccurate be corrected or that data recorded unlawfully be erased . the correction and erasure shall be carried out without excessive delay by the member state which transmitted the data , in accordance with its laws , regulations and procedures .


### experience has shown that cultivation of gmos is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed at member state level . issues related to the placing on the market and the import of gmos should remain regulated at union level to preserve the internal market . cultivation may however require more flexibility in certain instances as it is an issue with strong national , regional and local dimensions , given its link to land use , to local agricultural structures and to the protection or maintenance of habitats , ecosystems and landscapes . the common authorisation procedure , in particular the evaluation process , should not be adversely affected by such flexibility . ### experience has shown that cultivation of gmos is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed at member state level . issues related to the placing on the market and the import of gmos should remain regulated at union level . cultivation may however require more flexibility in certain instances as it is an issue with strong national , regional and local dimensions , given its link to land use , to local agricultural structures and to the protection or maintenance of habitats , ecosystems and landscapes . the common authorisation procedure , in particular the evaluation process , should not be adversely affected by such flexibility . furthermore , the harmonised assessment of risks to health and the environment might not address all possible impacts of gmo cultivation in different regions and local ecosystems . in accordance with article 2 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , member states are entitled to have the possibility to adopt legally effective cultivation of gmos or of groups of gmos defined by crop or trait or of all gmo’s in all or part of their territory once authorised at union level however , the common authorisation procedure , in particular the evaluation process , should not be adversely affected by such flexibility .


### experience has shown that cultivation of gmos is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed at member state level . issues related to the placing on the market and the import of gmos should remain regulated at union level to preserve the internal market . cultivation may however require more flexibility in certain instances as it is an issue with strong national , regional and local dimensions , given its link to land use , to local agricultural structures and to the protection or maintenance of habitats , ecosystems and landscapes . the common authorisation procedure , in particular the evaluation process , should not be adversely affected by such flexibility . ### experience has shown that cultivation of gmos is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed at member state level . nevertheless , issues related to the placing on the market and the import of gmos , as well as to the assessment of health and environmental risks , should remain regulated at union level to preserve the internal market and a high level of human health as set out in the treaty on the functioning of the european union . cultivation may however require more flexibility in certain instances as it is an issue with strong national , regional and local dimensions , given its link to land use , to local agricultural structures and to the protection or maintenance of habitats , ecosystems , landscapes and natural plant genotypes . the common authorisation procedure , in particular the evaluation process , should not be adversely affected by such flexibility where this process is carried out to the highest standards and includes an evaluation of all the possible health risks and consequences for nature and the environment of the introduction of gmos .


### in order to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos , some member states had recourse to the safeguard clauses and emergency measures pursuant to article 23 of directive 2001 / 18 / ec and article 34 of regulation no 1829 / 2003 as a result of , depending on the cases , new or additional information made available since the date of the consent and affecting the environmental risk assessment , or of the reassessment of existing information . other member states have made use of the notification procedure set out in article 114 and of the treaty on the functioning of the european union which requires putting forward new scientific evidence relating to the protection of the environment or the working environment . in addition , the decision - making process has proved to be particularly difficult as regards the cultivation of gmos in the light of the expression of national concerns which do not only relate to issues associated with the safety of gmos for health or the environment . ### in order to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos , some member states have made recourse to the safeguard clauses and emergency measures pursuant to article 23 of directive 2001 / 18 / ec and article 34 of regulation no 1829 / 2003 as a result of , depending on the cases , new or additional information made available since the date of the consent and affecting the environmental risk assessment , or of the reassessment of existing information . other member states have made use of the notification procedure set out in article 114 and of the treaty on the functioning of the european union which requires putting forward new scientific evidence relating to the protection of the environment or the working environment . in addition , the decision - making process has proved to be particularly difficult as regards the cultivation of gmos in the light of the expression of national concerns which do not only relate to issues associated with the safety of gmos for health or the environment .


### in accordance with article 2 tfeu , member states are therefore entitled to have a possibility , during the authorisation procedure and thereafter , to decide to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a gmo on their territory with the effect of excluding cultivation of a specific gmo in all or part of that member state ' s territory . in that context , it appears appropriate to grant member states , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , more flexibility to decide whether or not they wish to cultivate gmo crops on their territory without affecting the risk assessment provided in the system of union authorisations of gmos , either in the course of the authorisation procedure or thereafter , and independently of the measures that member states are entitled to take by application of directive 2001 / 18 / ec to avoid the unintended presence of gmos in other products . the grant of that possibility to member states should facilitate the decision - making process in the gmo field . at the same time , freedom of choice of consumers , farmers and operators should be preserved whilst providing greater clarity to affected stakeholders concerning the cultivation of gmos in the union . this directive should therefore facilitate the smooth functioning of the internal market . ### in accordance with article 2 tfeu , member states are therefore entitled to have a possibility to decide to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a gmo on their territory with the effect of excluding cultivation of a specific gmo in all or part of that member state ' s territory . in that context , it appears appropriate to grant member states , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , absolute flexibility to decide whether or not they wish to cultivate gmo crops on their territory and independently of the measures that member states are required to take by application of directive 2001 / 18 / ec to avoid the unintended presence of gmos in other products on their territory and in the border areas of neighbouring member states . notifiers / applicants must respect decisions by member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a gmo on their territory , and accordingly their notification / application for authorisation to cultivate must not relate to the territories of the member states in question .


### in addition , and only where the notifier / applicant has refused to adjust the geographical scope of the notification / application of a gmo as requested by a member state , there should be the possibility for that member state to adopt reasoned measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that gmo once authorised in all or part of its territory , on the basis of grounds distinct from those assessed according to the harmonized set of union rules , that is directive 2001 / 18 / ec and regulation no 1829 / 2003 , which are in conformity with union law . those grounds may be related to environmental or agricultural policy objectives , or other compelling grounds such as town and country planning , land use , socio - economic impacts , co - existence and public policy . those grounds may be invoked individually or in combination , depending on the particular circumstances of the member state , region or area in which those measures will apply . ### a member state should have the possibility to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of a gmo once authorised in all or part of its territory . such measures , which should be at the full discretion of the member states , may be based on environmental or agricultural policy objectives , or any other compelling grounds such as town and country planning , land use , socio - economic impacts , co - existence and public policy .


### the level of protection of human or animal health and of the environment chosen in the union allows for a uniform scientific assessment throughout the union and this directive should not alter that situation . therefore , to avoid any interference with the competences which are granted to the risk assessors and risk managers under directive 2001 / 18 / ec and regulation no 1829 / 2003 , a member state should only use grounds related to environmental policy objectives which do not conflict with the assessment of risks to health and the environment which are assessed in the context of the authorisation procedures provided in directive 2001 / 18 / ec and in regulation no 1829 / 2003 , such as the maintenance of certain type of natural and landscape features , certain habitats and ecosystems , as well as specific ecosystem functions and services . ### the european union must guarantee a high level of protection of human or animal health and of the environment by means of a serious , uniform , genuinely independent , high - quality scientific assessment throughout the union and this directive should not alter that situation . therefore , to avoid any interference with the competences which are granted to the risk assessors and risk managers under directive 2001 / 18 / ec and regulation no 1829 / 2003 , a member state should only use grounds related to environmental policy objectives which complement the assessment of risks to health and the environment which are assessed in the context of the authorisation procedures provided in directive 2001 / 18 / ec and in regulation no 1829 / 2003 , such as the maintenance of certain type of natural and landscape features , certain habitats and ecosystems , as well as specific ecosystem functions and services .


### member states ' measures adopted pursuant to this directive should be subject to a procedure of scrutiny and information at union level . in light of the level of union scrutiny and information , it is not necessary to provide , in addition , for the application of directive 98 / 34 / ec of the european parliament and of the council1 . member states may restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a gmo in all or part of their territory as from the date of entry into force of the union authorisation and no later than two years after the date when the consent / authorisation is granted , provided that an established standstill period , during which the commission was given the opportunity to comment on the proposed measures , has elapsed . __________________ 1 directive 98 / 34 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 june 1998 laying down a procedure of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services . ### member states ' measures adopted pursuant to this directive should be subject to an information procedure at union level in accordance with directive 98 / 34 / ec of the european parliament and of the council1 . member states may restrict or prohibit the cultivation of a gmo in all or part of their territory without any constraint as to time or duration . __________________ 1 directive 98 / 34 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 22 june 1998 laying down a procedure of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services .


### decisions to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos by member states in all or part of their territory should not prevent biotechnology research from being carried out provided that , in carrying out such research , all necessary safety measures are observed . ### decisions to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos by member states in all or part of their territory should not prevent biotechnology research from being carried out provided that , in carrying out such research , all necessary safety measures relating to human and animal health and environmental protection are observed .


### written consents or decisions of authorisations issued or adopted with a geographical scope limited to certain areas or measures adopted by member states , in accordance with this directive , which restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos , should not prevent or restrict the use of authorised gmos by other member states . in addition , this directive and the national measures adopted pursuant to it should be without prejudice to union law requirements concerning unintended and adventitious presence of gmos in non - genetically modified varieties of seed and plant propagating material , and should not prevent the cultivation of varieties complying with these requirements . ### written consents or decisions of authorisations issued or adopted with a geographical scope limited to certain areas or measures adopted by member states , in accordance with this directive , which restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos , should not prevent or restrict the use of authorised gmos by other member states provided appropriate co - existence measures are undertaken to prevent cross - border contamination . in addition , this directive and the national measures adopted pursuant to it should be without prejudice to union law requirements concerning unintended and adventitious presence of gmos in non - genetically modified varieties of seed and plant propagating material , and should not prevent the cultivation of varieties complying with these requirements .


### a member state which intends to adopt measures pursuant to paragraph 3 of this article shall first communicate a draft of those measures and the corresponding grounds invoked to the commission . this communication may take place before the gmo authorisation procedure under part c of this directive or under regulation no 1829 / 2003 has been completed . during a period of 75 days starting from the date of such communication : ### a member state which adopts measures pursuant to paragraph 3 of this article shall communicate them to the commission , which shall in turn communicate them to the other member states and to the notifiers / applicants and make them public . this communication may take place before the gmo authorisation procedure under part c of this directive or under regulation no 1829 / 2003 has been completed .


### on expiry of the 75 - day period referred to in the first subparagraph , and no later than two years after the date that the consent / authorisation is granted , the member state concerned may adopt the measures either in the form originally proposed , or as amended to take account of any comments received from the commission . those measures shall be communicated to the commission , the other member states and the notifier / applicant without delay . ### throughout the period of validity of the consent / authorisation and with effect from the date that the consent / authorisation comes into force , the member state concerned may adopt the measures either in the form originally proposed , or as amended to take account of any comments received from the commission . those measures shall be communicated to the commission , the other member states and the notifier / applicant without delay .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . operations under the erdf are expected to contribute 30 % of the overall financial envelope of the erdf to climate objectives . operations under the cohesion fund are expected to contribute 37% of the overall financial envelope of the cohesion fund to climate objectives . ### in the context of union obligations under the paris agreement and in line with the 7th environmental action programme , new and ambitious targets for the environment , energy , waste management and the climate have been introduced in union legislation . in order to allow member states to meet those targets and continue with the necessary modernisation and development of infrastructure in their regions , adequate financing should be ensured . this structural transition would have a great impact on jobs and growth of member states and particular regions , therefore it is necessary to enable all possible supporting measures under all of those specific objectives . reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . operations under the erdf are expected to contribute 30 % of the overall financial envelope of the erdf to climate objectives . operations under the cohesion fund are expected to contribute 37% of the overall financial envelope of the cohesion fund to climate objectives .


### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions . ### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy and transport transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation , sustainable water management , and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions .


### ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by : ### ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy and transport transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by :


### promoting sustainable water management ; ### promoting sustainable water management , including measures to combat drought and floods ;


### enhancing biodiversity , green infrastructure in the urban environment , and reducing pollution ; ### enhancing biodiversity , green infrastructure in the urban environment , and reducing air , water , soil , noise and light pollution ;


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage , security and health in urban areas ;


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development . ### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage , security and health , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development .


### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 45 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 30 % to po 2 ; ### member states of group 2 shall allocate at least 40 % of their total erdf resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to po 1 , and at least 35 % to po 2 ;


### member states shall ensure an appropriate balance between investments under points and . ### member states shall ensure an appropriate balance between investments under points , and .


### rco 19 - public buildings supported to improve energy performance rco 20 - district heating network lines newly constructed or improved rco 97 - number of energy communities and renewable energy communities supported* rco 98 - households supported to use smart energy grids rco 24 - new or upgraded disaster monitoring , preparedness , warning and response systems* rco 25 - coastal strip , river banks and lakeshores , and landslide protection newly built or consolidated to protect people , assets and the natural environment rco 26 - green infrastructure built for adaptation to climate change rco 27 - national / regional / local strategies addressing climate change adaptation rco 28 - areas covered by protection measures against forest fires rco 31 - length of sewage collection networks newly constructed or consolidated rco 32 - new or upgraded capacity for waste water treatment rco 37 - surface of natura 2000 sites covered by protection and restoration measures in accordance with the prioritised action framework rco 99 - surface area outside natura 2000 sites covered by protection and restoration measures rco 38 - surface area of rehabilitated land supported rco 39 - systems for monitoring air pollution installed rco 19 - public buildings supported to improve energy performance rco 20 - district heating network lines newly constructed or improved rco 97 - number of energy communities and renewable energy communities supported* rco 98 - households supported to use smart energy grids rco24a - measures to combat drought and floods rco 24 - new or upgraded disaster monitoring , preparedness , warning and response systems* rco 25 - coastal strip , river banks and lakeshores , and landslide protection newly built or consolidated to protect people , assets and the natural environment rco 26 - green infrastructure built for adaptation to climate change rco 27 - national / regional / local strategies addressing climate change adaptation rco 28 - areas covered by protection measures against forest fires rco 30 - length of new or consolidated pipes for household water connections rco 31 - length of sewage collection networks newly constructed or consolidated rco 32 - new or upgraded capacity for waste water treatment rco 37 - surface of natura 2000 sites covered by protection and restoration measures in accordance with the prioritised action framework rco 99 - surface area outside natura 2000 sites covered by protection and restoration measures rco 38 - surface area of rehabilitated land supported rco 39 - systems for monitoring air pollution installed rco 55 - length of tram and metro lines - new rco 56 - length of tram and metro lines - reconstructed / upgraded rco 57 - environmentally friendly rolling stock for public transport rco 58 - dedicated cycling infrastructure supported rco 59 - alternative fuels infrastructure supported rco 60 - cities and towns with new or upgraded digitised urban transport systems rco 60a - number of fast electric vehicle charging points ### rcr 27 - households with improved energy performance of their dwellings rcr 28 - buildings with improved energy classification rcr 29 - estimated greenhouse gas emissions* rcr 30 - enterprises with improved energy performance rcr 32 - renewable energy : capacity connected to the grid * rcr 34 - roll - out of projects for smart grids rcr 35 - population benefiting from flood protection measures rcr 36 - population benefiting from forest fires protection measures rcr 37 - population benefiting from protection measures against climate related natural disasters rcr 96 - population benefiting from protection measures against non - climate related natural risks and risks related to human activities* rcr 38 - estimated average response time to disaster situations* rcr 42 - population connected to at least secondary waste water treatment rcr 43 - water losses rcr 44 - waste water properly treated rcr 47 - waste recycled rcr 48 - recycled waste used as raw materials rcr 49 - waste recovered rcr 95 - population having access to new or upgraded green infrastructure in urban areas rcr 51 - population benefiting from measures for noise reduction rcr 52 - rehabilitated land used for green areas , social housing , economic or community activities rcr 27 - households with improved energy performance of their dwellings rcr 28 - buildings with improved energy classification rcr 29 - estimated greenhouse gas emissions* rcr 30 - enterprises with improved energy performance rcr 32 – renewable energy : capacity connected to the grid * rcr 34 - roll - out of projects for smart grids rcr 35 - population benefiting from flood or drought protection measures rcr 36 - population benefiting from forest fires protection measures rcr 37 - population benefiting from protection measures against climate related natural disasters rcr 96 - population benefiting from protection measures against non - climate related natural risks and risks related to human activities* rcr 38 - estimated average response time to disaster situations* rcr 41 - population connected to improved water supply rcr 42 - population connected to at least secondary waste water treatment rcr 43 - water losses rcr 44 - waste water properly treated rcr 47 - waste recycled rcr 48 - recycled waste used as raw materials rcr 49 - waste recovered rcr 95 - population having access to new or upgraded green infrastructure in urban areas rcr 51 - population benefiting from measures for noise reduction rcr 51a - population and surface area benefiting from measures for light pollution reduction rcr 52 - rehabilitated land used for green areas , social housing , economic or community activities rcr 62 - annual passengers of public transport rcr 63 - annual users of new / upgraded tram and metro lines rcr 64 - annual users of dedicated cycling infrastructure rcr 64a - estimated greenhouse gas emissions avoided


### rco 42 - additional enterprises with broadband access of very high capacity rco 44 - length of new roads supported - other rco 45 - length of roads reconstructed or upgraded - ten - t rco 46 - length of roads reconstructed or upgraded - other rco 48 - length of new rail supported - other rco 49 - length of rail reconstructed or upgraded - ten - t rco 50 - length of rail reconstructed or upgraded - other rco 51 - length of new or upgraded inland waterways - ten - t rco 52 - length of new or upgraded inland waterways - other rco 53 - railways stations and facilities - new or upgraded rco 54 - intermodal connections - new or upgraded rco 100 - number of ports supported rco 56 - length of tram and metro lines - reconstructed / upgraded rco 57 - environmentally friendly rolling stock for public transport rco 58 - dedicated cycling infrastructure supported rco 59 - alternative fuels infrastructure supported rco 60 - cities and towns with new or upgraded digitised urban transport systems rco 42 - additional enterprises with broadband access of very high capacity rco 43 - length of new roads supported - ten - t1 rco 44 - length of new roads supported - other rco 45 - length of roads reconstructed or upgraded - ten - t rco 46 - length of roads reconstructed or upgraded - other rco 48 - length of new rail supported - other rco 49 - length of rail reconstructed or upgraded - ten - t rco 50 - length of rail reconstructed or upgraded - other rco 51 - length of new or upgraded inland waterways - ten - t rco 52 - length of new or upgraded inland waterways - other rco 53 - railways stations and facilities - new or upgraded rco 54 - intermodal connections - new or upgraded rco 100 - number of ports supported ### rcr 54 - enterprises with broadband subscriptions to a very high capacity network rcr 56 - time savings due to improved road infrastructure rcr 101 - time savings due to improved rail infrastructure rcr 58 - annual number of passengers on supported railways rcr 59 - freight transport on rail rcr 60 - freight transport on inland waterways rcr 63 - annual users of new / upgraded tram and metro lines rcr 64 - annual users of dedicated cycling infrastructure rcr 54 - enterprises with broadband subscriptions to a very high capacity network rcr 55 - users of newly built , reconstructed or upgraded roads rcr 56 - time savings due to improved road infrastructure rcr 101 - time savings due to improved rail infrastructure rcr 58 - annual number of passengers on supported railways rcr 59 - freight transport on rail rcr 60 - freight transport on inland waterways


### rco 64 - capacity of rehabilitated housing – migrants , refugees and persons under or applying for international protection rco 65 - capacity of rehabilitated housing - other rco 67 - classroom capacity of supported education infrastructure rco 64 - capacity of rehabilitated housing - migrants , refugees and persons under or applying for international protection rco 65 - capacity of rehabilitated housing - other rco 67 - classroom capacity of supported education infrastructure rco 70 - capacity and accessibility of supported social infrastructure ### rcr 67 - occupancy of rehabilitated housing – migrants , refugees and persons under or applying for international protection rcr 68 - occupancy of rehabilitated housing - other rcr 71 - annual number of students using education infrastructure supported rcr 73 - annual number of persons using the health care facilities supported rcr 74 - annual number of persons using the social care facilities supported rcr 75 - average response time for medical emergencies in the area supported rcr 67 - occupancy of rehabilitated housing - migrants , refugees and persons under or applying for international protection rcr 68 - occupancy of rehabilitated housing - other rcr 71 - annual number of students using education infrastructure supported rcr 73 - annual number of persons using the health care facilities supported rcr 74 - annual number of persons using the social care facilities supported rcr 75 - average response time for medical emergencies in the area supported


### the ecb president has chaired the esrb for the first 5 years of its existence , after which the ecb president has continued to chair the esrb on an interim basis . during that period , the ecb president has conferred authority and credibility to the esrb and ensured that the esrb can effectively build and rely on the expertise of the ecb in the area of financial stability . it is therefore appropriate that the ecb president chairs the esrb on a permanent basis . ### the ecb president has chaired the esrb for the first 5 years of its existence , after which the ecb president has continued to chair the esrb on an interim basis . close cooperation between the ecb and the esrb and the development of information flows are necessary in order to improve the esrb’s ability to effectively identify , analyse and monitor union - wide systemic risks .


### to strengthen the visibility of the esrb as a body that is separate from its individual members , the chair of the esrb should be able to delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the esrb secretariat . ### the accountability , transparency and independency of the esrb should be fully ensured and guaranteed . it is also necessary to enhance the esrb ' s autonomy and visibility . that could be achieved by setting up the esrb as an independent , reliable , macro - prudential authority . to strengthen the visibility of the esrb as a body that is separate from its individual members , the chair of the esrb should be able to delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the esrb secretariat .


### when consulted on the appointment of the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010* , the general board , following an open and transparent procedure , shall assess whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board shall inform the european parliament and the council about the consultation procedure . ### when consulted on the appointment of the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010* , the general board , following an open and transparent procedure , shall assess whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board shall inform the european parliament and the council about the consultation procedure . the general board shall in sufficient detail inform the european parliament and the council about the assessment and consultation procedure . the european parliament and the council may ask the general board for additional information .


### when giving directions to the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 4 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010 , the esrb chair and the steering committee may in particular address the following : ### when giving directions to the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 4 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010 , the esrb chair and the steering committee may in particular address in a transparent manner the following :


### where appropriate , the advisory scientific committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ; ### “5 . where appropriate , the advisory scientific committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ”


### warnings or recommendations issued by the esrb in accordance with points and of article 3 may be of either a general or a specific nature and shall be addressed in particular to the union , to one or more member states , to one or more of the esas or to one or more of the national competent authorities , or to the ecb for the tasks conferred to the ecb in accordance with articles 4 , 4 and 5 of regulation no 1024 / 2013 . ; ### “warnings or recommendations issued by the esrb in accordance with points and of article 3 may be of either a general or a specific nature and shall be addressed in particular to the union , to one or more member states , to one or more of the esas or to one or more of the national competent authorities , or to the ecb for the tasks conferred to the ecb in accordance with articles 4 , 4 and 5 of regulation no 1024 / 2013 . those warnings and recommendations shall be sufficiently detailed and reasoned . ”


### if a recommendation referred to in article 3 is addressed to the commission , to one or more member states , to one or more esas , or to one or more national competent authorities , the addressees shall communicate to the european parliament , the council and to the esrb the actions undertaken in response to the recommendation and shall substantiate any inaction . where relevant , the esrb shall , subject to strict rules of confidentiality , inform the esas of the answers received without delay . &#8221 ; ; ### “1 . if a recommendation referred to in article 3 is addressed to the commission , to one or more member states , to one or more esas , or to one or more national competent authorities , the addressees shall communicate in sufficient detail and without delay to the european parliament , the council and to the esrb the actions undertaken in response to the recommendation and shall substantiate any inaction . where relevant , the esrb shall , subject to strict rules of confidentiality , inform the esas of the answers received without delay and in sufficient detail . the rule of law , fundamental rights , as well as the principle of state sovereignty , shall be respected in full . ”


### employment law ; ### employment law ; in particular collective agreements .


### an oral hearing shall be held through videoconference , teleconference or other appropriate distance communication technology in accordance with council regulation no 1206 / 2001 where the party to be heard is domiciled in a member state other than the member state of the court or tribunal with jurisdiction . ### from [ 3 years after the entry into force of this regulation ] , any&#160 ; oral hearing shall be held through videoconference , teleconference or other appropriate distance communication technology in accordance with council regulation no 1206 / 2001 where the party to be heard is domiciled in a member state other than the member state of the court or tribunal with jurisdiction .


### the member states shall ensure that the parties can receive practical assistance in filling in the forms . such assistance shall in particular be available for determining whether the procedure may be used to resolve the dispute concerned and for determining the court with jurisdiction , for calculating interest due and for identifying the documents which need to be attached . ### the member states shall ensure that the parties can receive practical assistance in filling in the forms . such assistance shall be provided free of charge and shall in particular be available for determining whether the procedure may be used to resolve the dispute concerned and for determining the court with jurisdiction , for calculating interest due and for identifying the documents which need to be attached .


### the documents mentioned in article 5 and 7 shall be served by postal or by electronic means attested by an acknowledgment of receipt including the date of receipt . documents shall be served electronically only on a party who expressly accepted in advance that documents may be served electronically . service by electronic means can be attested by an automatic confirmation of delivery . ### the documents mentioned in article 5 and 7 shall be served by postal or by electronic means attested by an acknowledgment of receipt including the date of receipt . documents shall be served electronically only on a party who expressly accepted in advance that documents may be served electronically . service by electronic means can be attested by an automatic confirmation of delivery . the special registry of the court or tribunal that issued the decision shall serve all types of document and be solely responsible for confirming delivery to the defendant .


### be updated as stipulated by the contract . ### be updated as stipulated by the contract or as necessary to guarantee the characteristics provided for in points and , in particular continuity and security .


### where relevant , any existing international technical standards or , in the absence of such technical standards , applicable industry codes of conduct and good practices ; and ### any existing international technical standards or , in the absence of such technical standards , applicable industry codes of conduct and good practices ; and


### where the supplier is liable to the consumer because of any failure to supply the digital content or a lack of conformity with the contract resulting from an act or omission by a person in earlier links of the chain of transactions , the supplier shall be entitled to pursue remedies against the person or persons liable in the chain of transactions . the person against whom the supplier may pursue remedies and the relevant actions and conditions of exercise , shall be determined by national law . ### where the supplier is liable to the consumer because of any failure to supply the digital content or a lack of conformity with the contract resulting from an act or omission by a person in earlier links of the chain of transactions , or any other reason , the supplier shall be entitled to pursue remedies against the person or persons liable in the chain of transactions . the person against whom the supplier may pursue remedies and the relevant actions and conditions of exercise , shall be determined by national law . member states shall ensure that national law shall adequately protect the seller when determining the person against whom the seller may pursue remedies , the time periods and the relevant actions and conditions of exercise .


### a reporting person shall qualify for protection under this directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time of reporting and that this information falls within the scope of this directive . ### a reporting person shall qualify for protection and be granted the status of a reporting person under this directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time of reporting and that this information falls within the scope of this directive . protection extends to those who make inaccurate disclosures in honest error and protection to reporting persons should be in effect while the accuracy of a disclosure is being assessed .


### in addition to providing legal aid to reporting persons in criminal and in cross - border civil proceedings in accordance with directive 2016 / 1919 and directive 2008 / 52 / ec of the european parliament and of the council63 , and in accordance with national law , member states may provide for further measures of legal and financial assistance and support for reporting persons in the framework of legal proceedings . __________________ 63 directive 2008 / 52 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2008 on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters . ### in addition to providing legal aid to reporting persons in criminal and in cross - border civil proceedings in accordance with directive 2016 / 1919 and directive 2008 / 52 / ec of the european parliament and of the council63 , and in accordance with national law , member states may provide for further measures of legal and financial assistance and support for reporting persons in the framework of legal proceedings , as well as financial support in cases of temporary loss of income . __________________ 63 directive 2008 / 52 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2008 on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters .


### the general objective of the programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation , research and technological development , for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the union . the programme should be structured into five specific objectives reflecting key policy areas , namely : high - performance computing , cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , advanced digital skills , and deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability . for all these areas , the programme should also aim at better aligning union , member states and regional policies , and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies . ### the general objective of the programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation , research and technological development , for the benefit of workers , businesses and citizens all over the union . the programme should be structured into five specific objectives reflecting key policy areas , namely : high - performance computing , cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , advanced digital skills , and deployment , best use of digital capacities and interoperability . for all these areas , the programme should also aim at better aligning union , member states and regional policies , and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies .


### to achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme and develop synergies between its components , each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the financial regulation . the delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures . ### to achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme and develop synergies between its components , each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the financial regulation . the delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures . in the case of indirect management , the commission will ensure that the quality and safety standards required for the direct management of the program are maintained and respected .


### the advanced digital technologies supported by this programme , such as high performance computing , cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed , implemented and scaled - up at union level . just as the deployment of these technologies require a union response so does the skills dimension . training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up , increased and made accessible throughout the eu . failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of union’s economy . the actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the esf , erdf and horizon europe programmes . ### the advanced digital technologies supported by this programme , such as high performance computing , cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed , implemented and scaled - up at union level . just as the deployment of these technologies require a union response so does the skills dimension . training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up , increased and made accessible throughout the eu . failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of union’s economy . moreover , as the commission’s own studies point out , national and regional inequalities have persisted and could increase in the coming years . for this reason , we consider it essential that the proposals incorporate objectives aimed at reducing the digital divide between countries and regions . likewise , we believe it is necessary to carry out a specific evaluation of the different programs involved in the digitalization of european society in order to maximise their profits and resources . the commission will present an evaluation and proposal in this regard within a maximum period of one year . the actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the esf , erdf and horizon europe programmes .