### centralised purchasing techniques are increasingly used in most member states . central purchasing bodies are responsible for making acquisitions or awarding contracts / framework agreements for other contracting authorities or for contracting entities . in view of the large volumes purchased , such techniques help increase competition and professionalise public purchasing . provision should therefore be made for a union definition of central purchasing bodies dedicated to contracting entities , without preventing the continuation of less institutionalised and systematic common purchasing or the established practice of having recourse to service providers that prepare and manage procurement procedures on behalf and for the account of a contracting entity . rules should also be laid down for allocating responsibility for the observance of the obligations pursuant to this directive , also in the case of remedies , among the central purchasing body and the contracting entities procuring from or through the central purchasing body . where the latter has sole responsibility for the conduct of the procurement procedures , it should also be solely and directly responsible for the legality of the procedures . where a contracting entity conducts certain parts of the procedure , for instance the reopening of competition under a framework agreement or the award of individual contracts based on a dynamic purchasing system , it should continue to be responsible for the stages it conducts . ### centralised purchasing techniques are increasingly used in most member states . central purchasing bodies are responsible for making acquisitions or awarding contracts / framework agreements for other contracting authorities or for contracting entities . in view of the large volumes purchased , such techniques help increase competition and professionalise public purchasing , although specific attention must be paid to the accessibility of any such procedures for small and medium - sized enterprises . provision should therefore be made for a union definition of central purchasing bodies dedicated to contracting entities , without preventing the continuation of less institutionalised and systematic common purchasing or the established practice of having recourse to service providers that prepare and manage procurement procedures on behalf and for the account of a contracting entity . rules should also be laid down for allocating responsibility for the observance of the obligations pursuant to this directive , also in the case of remedies , among the central purchasing body and the contracting entities procuring from or through the central purchasing body . where the latter has sole responsibility for the conduct of the procurement procedures , it should also be solely and directly responsible for the legality of the procedures . where a contracting entity conducts certain parts of the procedure , for instance the reopening of competition under a framework agreement or the award of individual contracts based on a dynamic purchasing system , it should continue to be responsible for the stages it conducts .


### contracting entities that wish to purchase works , supplies or services with specific environmental , social or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular labels , such as the european eco - label , national eco - labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject - matter of the contract , such as the description of the product and its presentation , including packaging requirements . it is furthermore essential that those requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria , using a procedure in which stakeholders , such as government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations can participate , and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties . ### contracting entities that wish to purchase works , supplies or services with specific environmental , social or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular labels , such as the european eco - label , national eco - labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject - matter of the contract , such as the description of the product and its presentation , including packaging requirements and the production process . it is furthermore essential that those requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria , using a procedure in which stakeholders , such as government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors , trade unions and environmental organisations can participate , and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties .


### where contracting entities choose to award a contract to the most economically advantageous tender , they must determine the award criteria on the basis of which they will assess tenders in order to identify which one offers the best value for money . the determination of those criteria depends on the subject - matter of the contract , since they must allow the level of performance offered by each tender to be assessed in the light of the subject - matter of the contract , as defined in the technical specifications , and the value for money of each tender to be measured . furthermore , the chosen award criteria should not confer an unrestricted freedom of choice on the contracting entity and they should ensure the possibility of effective competition and be accompanied by requirements that allow the information provided by the tenderers to be effectively verified . ### contracting entities must determine the award criteria on the basis of which they will assess tenders in order to identify which one offers the best value for money . the determination of those criteria depends on the subject - matter of the contract , since they must allow the level of performance offered by each tender to be assessed in the light of the subject - matter of the contract , as defined in the technical specifications , and the value for money of each tender to be measured . furthermore , the chosen award criteria should not confer an unrestricted freedom of choice on the contracting entity and they should ensure the possibility of effective and fair competition and be accompanied by requirements that allow the information provided by the tenderers to be effectively verified .


### it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , the commission should ensure simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council . ### it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations with all stakeholders , including sme - , environmental - , and consumer organisations and trade unions . when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , the commission should ensure simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council .


### for commonly used purchases , the characteristics of which , as generally available on the market , meet the requirements of the contracting entities , they may use a dynamic purchasing system . the dynamic purchasing system shall be operated as a completely electronic process , open throughout its validity to any economic operator that satisfies the selection criteria . ### for commonly used purchases the characteristics of which , as generally available on the market and at a more or less standardised quality , meet the requirements of the contracting entities , contracting entities may use a dynamic purchasing system . this system cannot be used for the purchase of services and complex or non standardised products . the dynamic purchasing system shall be operated as a completely electronic process , open throughout its validity to any economic operator that satisfies the selection criteria .


### where the contract is to be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender , the invitation shall be accompanied by the outcome of a full evaluation of the relevant tender carried out in accordance with the weighting provided for in the first subparagraph of article 76 . ### the invitation shall be accompanied by the outcome of a full evaluation of the relevant tender carried out in accordance with the weighting provided for in the first subparagraph of article 76 .


### the labels are established in an open and transparent procedure in which all stakeholders , including government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations may participate , ### the labels are established in an open and transparent procedure in which all stakeholders , including government bodies , consumers , trade unions , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations may participate ,


### the primary objective of cooperation with the countries and territories referred to in paragraph 1 shall be to provide a specific response to the need to strengthen links and to engage further with them on a bilateral , regional or multilateral basis in order to create a more favourable environment for the development of the relations of the community with these countries and territories and promote dialogue while fostering community ' s interests . ### the primary objective of cooperation with partner countries shall be to provide a specific response to the need to strengthen links and to engage further with them on a bilateral , regional or multilateral basis in order to create a more favourable and transparent environment for the development of the relations between the community and partner countries and promote constructive dialogue while fostering the community ' s interests , namely the promotion of democracy , respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , decent work , good governance , and the preservation of the environment .


### for the purpose of this regulation , industrialised and other high - income countries and territories shall comprise countries and territories listed in annex i and developing countries shall comprise countries listed in annex ii . they are hereinafter referred to as ' partner countries ' . however , in duly justified circumstances and in order to foster regional cooperation , the commission may decide when adopting action programmes referred to in article 6 that countries not listed in the annexes are eligible , where the project or programme to be implemented is of regional or cross - border nature . provisions may be made for this in the multiannual cooperation programmes referred to in article 5 . the commission shall amend the lists in annexes i and ii following the regular oecd / dac reviews of its list of developing countries , and shall inform the council thereof . ### for the purpose of this regulation , industrialised and other high - income countries and territories shall comprise countries and territories listed in annex i and developing countries shall comprise countries listed in annex ii . they are hereinafter referred to as ' partner countries ' . however , in duly justified circumstances and in order to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of community assistance and to foster regional cooperation , the commission may decide when adopting annual action programmes referred to in article 6 that countries not listed in the annexes are eligible for measures under this regulation , where the project or programme to be implemented is of regional or cross - border nature . provisions shall be made for this in the multiannual cooperation programmes referred to in article 5 . 2a . the commission shall amend the lists in annexes i and ii following the regular oecd / dac reviews of its list of developing countries , and shall inform the european parliament and the council thereof .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 17 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### this regulation lays down rules for the accurate monitoring , reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions and other climate relevant information from ships arriving at , within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of a member state in order to promote the reduction of co2 emissions from maritime transport in a cost effective manner . ### this regulation lays down rules for the accurate monitoring , reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions and other climate relevant information from ships arriving at , within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of a member state in order to promote the reduction of co2 emissions from maritime transport .


### aggregated co2 emissions from all voyages which departed from ports under a member state ' s jurisdiction ; ### aggregated co2 emissions from all voyages from ports under a member state ' s jurisdiction for every voyage on every route ;


### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the community . the commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the community and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role . ### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should be able to deploy an advisory body to monitor gas flows in crisis situations , in consultation with the member states concerned , and to participate in meetings with the competent authorities of third countries involved when this is deemed necessary .


### in a community emergency , the commission shall coordinate the actions of the competent authorities . in particular the commission shall ensure the exchange of information , ensure the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at member state and regional level in relation to the community level , and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries . the commission may convene a crisis management group composed in particular of representatives of the industry and the member states concerned by the emergency . ### in a community emergency , the commission shall coordinate the actions of the competent authorities , without undermining the right of member states to be responsible for their security of supply . in particular the commission shall encourage the exchange of information and the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at member state and regional level in relation to the community level , and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , in consultation with them .


### the commission shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts and representatives of the commission . this monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the community , in cooperation with the supplying and transiting countries . ### the commission shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts and representatives of all member states . this monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the community , in each case in cooperation with the supplying and transiting countries .


### member states shall submit to the commission the existing inter - governmental agreements concluded with third countries which have an impact on the development of gas infrastructures and supplies ; before concluding new inter - governmental agreements , the member states shall inform the commission to assess their compliance with the internal market legislation ; ### member states should inform the commission about the existing inter - governmental agreements concluded with third countries which have an impact on the development of gas infrastructures and supplies ; after concluding new inter - governmental agreements , the member states shall inform the commission ;


### for the purpose of this directive , intra - corporate transferees encompass managers , specialists and graduate trainees with a higher education qualification . their definition builds on specific commitments of the union under the general agreement on trade in services and bilateral trade agreements . those commitments undertaken under the general agreement on trade in services do not cover conditions of entry , stay and work . therefore , this directive complements and facilitates the application of those commitments . however , the scope of the intra - corporate transfers covered by this directive is broader than that implied by trade commitments , as the transfers do not necessarily take place within the services sector and may originate in a third country which is not party to a trade agreement . ### for the purpose of this directive , intra - corporate transferees encompass managers and specialists with a higher education qualification . their definition builds on specific commitments of the union under the general agreement on trade in services and bilateral trade agreements . those commitments undertaken under the general agreement on trade in services do not cover conditions of entry , stay and work . therefore , this directive complements and facilitates the application of those commitments . however , the scope of the intra - corporate transfers covered by this directive is broader than that implied by trade commitments , as the transfers do not necessarily take place within the services sector and may originate in a third country which is not party to a trade agreement .


### ‘ specialist’ means any person possessing uncommon knowledge essential and specific to the host entity , taking account not only of knowledge specific to the host entity , but also of whether the person has a high level of qualification referring to a type of work or trade requiring specific technical knowledge ; ### ' specialist’ means any person who is transferred for highly qualified employment , having higher professional qualifications , knowledge at an advanced level and continuous expertise , and who possesses specific knowledge essential or relevant to the specific activities of the host entity ;


### freedom of association and affiliation and membership of an organisation representing workers or employers or of any organisation whose members are engaged in a specific occupation , including the benefits conferred by such organisations , without prejudice to the national provisions on public policy and public security ; ### freedom of association and affiliation and membership of an organisation representing workers or employers or of any organisation whose members are engaged in a specific occupation , including the right to take part in actions aimed at the conclusion of collective agreements , including strike action , and also including the benefits conferred by such organisations , without prejudice to the national provisions on public policy and public security ;


### at all levels , from upstream strategic planning to downstream investment project development , it should be ensured that eib financing operations comply with and support union external policies and the general objectives set out in this decision . with a view to increasing the coherence of union external action , dialogue on policy and strategy should be further strengthened between the commission and the eib , including the european external action service . the memorandum of understanding to be revised in 2013 to enhance cooperation and early mutual exchange of information between the commission and the eib at operational level should continue to be applied . it is of particular importance to have an early exchange of views between the commission and the eib , including the eeas , as appropriate , in the process of preparing programming documents in order to maximise synergies between their activities . the cooperation in relation to the respect of human rights and conflict prevention issues should also be reinforced . ### at all levels , from upstream strategic planning to downstream investment project development , it should be ensured that eib financing operations comply with and support union external policies and the general objectives set out in this decision . with a view to increasing the coherence of union external action , dialogue on policy and strategy should be further strengthened between the commission and the eib . the memorandum of understanding to be revised in 2013 to enhance cooperation and early mutual exchange of information between the commission and the eib at operational level should continue to be applied . it is of particular importance to have an early exchange of views between the commission and the eib , including a consultation of the european parliament , in the process of preparing programming documents in order to maximise synergies between their activities . the cooperation in relation to the respect of human rights and political conflict prevention issues should also be reinforced .


### union external relations should be supported by new instruments from 2014 , including an umbrella regulation establishing common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action . with a view to enhancing the coherence of overall union support in the regions concerned , opportunities should be seized to combine eib financing with union budgetary resources when and as appropriate , in the form of financial instruments provided for in title viii of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 and technical assistance for project preparation and implementation , through the instrument for pre - accession assistance ii , the european neighbourhood instrument , the development cooperation instrument , the partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries , the instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide , the instrument for stability , and the instrument for nuclear safety cooperation . following decision no 1080 / 2011 / eu , the commission established an eu platform for blending in external cooperation with a view to optimising the functioning of mechanisms for the blending of grants and loans outside the union . ### union external relations should be supported by new instruments from 2014 , including an umbrella regulation establishing common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action . with a view to enhancing the coherence of overall union support in the regions concerned , opportunities should be seized to combine eib financing with union budgetary resources when and as appropriate , in the form of financial instruments provided for in title viii of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 and technical assistance for project preparation and implementation , through the instrument for pre - accession assistance ii , the european neighbourhood instrument , the development cooperation instrument , the partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries , the instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwideand the instrument for nuclear safety cooperation , but strictly within the approach of social , environmental and fair economic development as well as in support of the achievement of the un ' s 2015 millennium development goals in all regions . following decision no 1080 / 2011 / eu , the commission established an eu platform for blending in external cooperation with a view to optimising the functioning of mechanisms for the blending of grants and loans outside the union .


### the eib should expand the range of innovative financial instruments it offers , including by focusing more on developing guarantee instruments . moreover , the eib should actively seek to participate in risk sharing instruments and debt capital market financing of projects with stable and predictable cash flow generation . in particular , it should consider supporting debt capital market instruments issued or granted for the benefit of an investment project carried out in the eligible countries . in addition , the eib should increase its provision of loans in local currencies and issue bonds in local markets , provided that beneficiary countries put in place the necessary structural reforms , in particular in the financial sector , as well as other measures to facilitate eib activities . ### the eib should expand the range of innovative financial instruments it offers , including by focusing more on developing guarantee instruments . moreover , the eib should actively seek to participate in risk sharing instruments and debt capital market financing of projects with stable and predictable cash flow generation . in particular , it should consider supporting debt capital market instruments issued or granted for the benefit of an investment project carried out in the eligible countries . in addition , the eib should increase its provision of loans in local currencies and issue bonds in local markets , provided that beneficiary countries put in place structural reforms that are decided by the country in question which put first the general public interest and public welfare as well as anti - fraud policy , in particular in the financial sector , as well as other measures to facilitate eib activities .


### eligible for eu guarantee shall be eib loans and loan guarantees for investment projects carried out in countries covered by this decision , granted in accordance with the eib ' s own rules and procedures in support of the relevant external policy objectives of the eu , where the eib financing has been granted according to a signed agreement which has neither expired nor been cancelled . ### eligible for eu guarantee shall be eib loans and loan guarantees for investment projects carried out in countries covered by this decision , granted in accordance with the eib ' s own rules and procedures , including the eib’s statement on social and environmental standards , and in support of the relevant external policy objectives of the eu , where the eib financing has been granted according to a signed agreement which has neither expired nor been cancelled .


### in addition to the ex - ante assessment of development - related aspects , the eib should strengthen its monitoring during project implementation , inter alia , on the development impact of the project . ### in addition to the ex - ante assessment of projectswith regard to their impact on human rights , conflict dynamics , social and environmental indicators and development - related aspects , the eib should strengthen its monitoring during project implementation . in the event that information is received that suggests a negative impact on any of these aspects , the eib shall be obliged to interrupt or , if necessary , to stop an operation until the situation is adequately addressed .


### it is essential that union priority objectives for 2020 are established , in light of a long - term vision for 2050 . the new programme should build on policy initiatives in the europe 2020 strategy , including the eu climate and energy package , the roadmap for moving to a low - carbon economy in 2050 , the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 , the roadmap to a resource - efficient europeand the innovation union flagship initiative . ### it is essential that union priority objectives for 2020 are established , in light of a long - term vision for 2050 . the new programme should be founded on policy initiatives that are not based on market solutions for the environment in the europe 2020 strategy , such as the eu climate and energy package , the roadmap for moving to a low - carbon economy in 2050 , the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 , the roadmap to a resource - efficient europe and the innovation union flagship initiative .


### in addition to mandatory green public procurement requirements for certain product categories , most member states have adopted voluntary action plans and many have set targets for specific product groups . there is , however , considerable scope for administrations at all levels to further reduce their environmental impact through their purchasing decisions . member states and regions should take further steps to reach the target of applying green procurement criteria to at least 50% of public tenders . the commission will assess the possibility of introducing further sector - specific legislation to set mandatory green public procurement rules for additional product categories . ### in addition to mandatory green public procurement requirements for certain product categories , most member states have adopted voluntary action plans and many have set targets for specific product groups . there is , however , considerable scope for administrations at all levels to further reduce their environmental impact through their purchasing decisions . member states and regions should take further steps to reach the target of applying green procurement criteria to at least 50% of public tenders . the commission will assess the possibility of introducing sector - specific standards to promote green public procurement for additional product categories .


### there is also considerable potential for improving waste management in the eu to make better use of resources , open up new markets , create new jobs and reduce dependence on imports of raw materials , while having lower impacts on the environment . each year in the eu , 2 . 7 billion tonnes of waste are produced , of which 98 million tonnes is hazardous . on average , only 40 % of solid waste is re - used or recycled . the rest goes to landfill or incineration . in some member states , more than 70 % of waste is recycled , showing how waste could be used as one of the eu’s key resources . at the same time , many member states landfill over 75 % of their municipal waste . ### there is also considerable potential for improving public waste management in the eu to make better use of resources , create new jobs and reduce dependence on imports of raw materials , while having lower impacts on the environment . each year in the eu , 2 . 7 billion tonnes of waste are produced , of which 98 million tonnes is hazardous . on average , only 40 % of solid waste is re - used or recycled . the rest goes to landfill or incineration . in some member states , more than 70 % of waste is recycled , showing how waste could be used as a secondary source of resources for the eu , replacing or complementing primary extraction . at the same time , many member states landfill over 75 % of their municipal waste .


### resource efficiency in the water sector will also be tackled as a priority to help deliver good water status . even though droughts and water scarcity are affecting more and more parts of europe , an estimated 20 - 40 % of europe’s available water is still being wasted , for instance , through leakages in the distribution system . according to available modelling , there is still considerable scope for improving water efficiency in the eu . moreover , rising demand and the impacts of climate change are expected to increase the pressure on europe’s water resources significantly . against this background , the union and member states should take action to ensure water abstraction respects available renewable water resource limits by 2020 , including by improving water efficiency through the use of market mechanisms such as water pricing that reflects the true value of water . progress will be facilitated by accelerated demonstration and rolling out of innovative technologies , systems and business models building on the strategic implementation plan of the european innovation partnership on water . ### resource efficiency in the water sector will also be tackled as a priority to help deliver good water status . even though droughts and water scarcity are affecting more and more parts of europe , an estimated 20 - 40 % of europe’s available water is still being wasted , for instance , through leakages in the distribution system . according to available modelling , there is still considerable scope for improving water efficiency in the eu , in particular by maintaining ownership of this resource as a public asset , in relation to abstraction and management . moreover , rising demand and the impacts of climate change are expected to increase the pressure on europe’s water resources significantly . against this background , the union and member states should take action to ensure water abstraction respects available renewable water resource limits by 2020 , including by improving water efficiency through the use of market mechanisms such as water pricing that reflects the true value of water . progress will be facilitated by demonstrating and rolling out technologies , systems and management models building on the strategic implementation plan of the european innovation partnership on water .


### improving water efficiency by setting targets at river basin level and using market mechanisms , such as water pricing . ### improving water efficiency by setting and monitoring targets in river basin management plans , strengthening the public administration of water resources , creating more skilled jobs and equipping services with adequate budgets and investment capacities .


### access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the eu , while ensuring the good quality of europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the eu’s tourism industry . adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently , partly due to changes to the hydrological cycle and land use . ### access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the eu , while ensuring the good quality of europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the eu’s tourism industry . adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently , chiefly due to inadequate territorial policies and the occupation of floodplains .


### improving the implementation of the eu environment acquis at member state level will therefore be given top priority in the coming years . there are significant differences in implementation between and within member states . there is a need to equip those involved in implementing environmental legislation at national , regional and local levels with the knowledge and capacity to improve the delivery of benefits from this legislation . ### improving the implementation of the eu environment acquis at member state level will therefore be given top priority in the coming years . there are significant differences in implementation between and within member states . there is a need to equip those involved in implementing environmental legislation at national , regional and local levels with the budget , posts , knowledge and capacity to improve the delivery of benefits from this legislation .


### the union and member states will need to put in place the right conditions to ensure that environmental externalities are adequately addressed and that the right market signals are sent to the private sector , with due regard to any adverse social impacts . this will involve applying the polluter - pays principle more systematically , through phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies and shifting taxation away from labour towards pollution . as natural resources become increasingly scarce , the economic rent and profits associated with their ownership or exclusive use may increase . public intervention to ensure that such rents are not excessive and that externalities are taken into account will lead to more efficient use of these resources and will help to avoid market distortions , as well as generate public revenue . environment and climate priorities will be pursued in the framework of the european semester where these are relevant to the sustainable growth prospects of individual member states to which country - specific recommendations are addressed . other market - based instruments , such as payments for ecosystem services , should be used more extensively at eu and national level to incentivise private sector involvement and sustainable management of natural capital . ### the union and member states will need to put in place the right conditions to raise the status of nature and the community above the private accumulation of capital , as a guarantee of equality and social justice , placing the principles of economic democracy above the laws of the market , as well as providing the conditions to ensure that environmental externalities are adequately addressed and that the right signals of a regulated market are sent to the private sector , with due regard to any adverse social impacts . as natural resources become increasingly scarce , it is increasingly important that their ownership is in the public domain or is gradually made public in order to ensure universal access that respects the environment , which are features of a high - quality public service . public intervention will ensure that the rents associated with these services are not excessive , guaranteeing efficient and universally accessible use of these resources . environment and climate priorities will be pursued in the framework of the necessary sustainable growth of individual member states to which country - specific recommendations are addressed . other market regulation instruments should be used more extensively at eu and national level to incentivise public sector involvement and sustainable management of natural resources .


### in order to safeguard the union ' s financial interests and provide the means to ensure effective programme implementation , there should be measures allowing for the suspension by the commission of payments at the level of priority axis or operational programme . ### in order to safeguard the union ' s financial interests and provide the means to ensure effective programme implementation , there should be measures allowing for the suspension by the commission of payments at the level of priority axis or operational programme . decisions to suspend payment should not be linked to the economic policies of member states but only to the detection of serious infringements of the system of project management , control and monitoring and spending irregularities concerning which member states have failed to take corrective measures .


### horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science , technology , innovation , markets and society , where innovation includes business , organisational and social aspects . ### horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are in keeping with the current teaching and research set - up and can also be adjusted in line with changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science , technology , innovation , labour markets and society , where innovation includes socio - economic , cultural and organisational aspects .


### supporting the union ' s external and development policy objectives , complementing external and development programmes . ### supporting the union ' s external and development policy objectives , complementing external and development programmes , in keeping with the interests of all stakeholders .


### key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early - stage researchers at post - graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups from different countries . this will improve career prospects for young post - graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors . ### key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early - stage researchers at post - graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities , research institutions , civil society stakeholders businesses , smes , stakeholders in the cooperative , mutual and non - profit sector and other socio - economic groups from different countries . this will improve career prospects for young post - graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors .


### in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification , information collection , planning , decision - making , implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge . best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation , including decision 2010 / 477 / eu on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the commission ' s marine knowledge 2020 initiative . ### in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification , information collection , planning , decision - making , implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge and be coherent with eu policies and principles and particularly the precautionary principle . best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation , including decision 2010 / 477 / eu on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the commission ' s marine knowledge 2020 initiative .


### financing for projects , regarding transport infrastructure , sustainable energy generation or distribution , social infrastructure , roll - out of new technologies and systems that reduce use of resources and energy or the further growth of smes , can be scarce . as the financial crisis has shown , complementing bank financing with a wider variety of financing sources that better mobilise capital markets could help tackle financing gaps . eltifs can play a crucial role in this respect . ### financing for projects regarding the roll - out of new technologies and systems that reduce use of resources and energy or the further growth of smes can be scarce . as the financial crisis has shown , complementing bank financing with a wider variety of financing sources that better mobilise capital markets could help tackle financing gaps . eltifs can play a crucial role in this respect .


### the definition of what constitutes a long - term investment is broad . without necessarily requiring long - term holding periods for the eltif manager , eligible investment assets are generally illiquid , require commitments for a certain period of time , and have an economic profile of a long - term nature . eligible investment assets are non - transferable securities and therefore do not have access to the liquidity of secondary markets . they often require fixed term commitments which restrict their marketability . the economic cycle of the investment sought by eltifs is essentially of a long - term nature due to the high capital commitments and the length of time required to produce returns . as a result such assets do not suit investments with redemption rights . ### the definition of what constitutes a long - term investment is broad . eligible investment assets are generally illiquid , require commitments for a certain period of time , and have an economic profile of a long - term nature . eligible investment assets are non - transferable securities and therefore do not have access to the liquidity of secondary markets . they often require fixed term commitments which restrict their marketability . the economic cycle of the investment sought by eltifs is essentially of a long - term nature due to the high capital commitments and the length of time required to produce returns . as a result such assets do not suit investments with redemption rights .


### global monitoring for environment and security was an earth monitoring initiative led by the union and carried out in partnership with the member states and the european space agency the origin of gmes date back to may 1998 , when institutions involved in the development of space activities in europe made a joint declaration known as the ' baveno manifesto ' . the manifesto called for a long - term commitment to the development of space - based environmental monitoring services , making use of , and further developing , european skills , and technologies . in 2005 , the union made the strategic choice of developing an independent european earth observation capacity to deliver services in the environmental and security fields8 , which resulted ultimately in regulation no 911 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2010 on the european earth monitoring programme and its initial operations 9 . __________________ 8 com 565 final of 10 november 2005 . 9 oj l 276 , 20 . 10 . 2010 , p . 1 . ### global monitoring for environment and security was an earth monitoring initiative led by the union and carried out in partnership with the member states and the european space agency the origin of gmes date back to may 1998 , when institutions involved in the development of space activities in europe made a joint declaration known as the ' baveno manifesto ' . the manifesto called for a long - term commitment to the development of space - based environmental monitoring services , making use of , and further developing , european skills , and technologies . in 2005 , the union made the strategic choice of developing jointly with esa an independent european earth observation capacity to deliver services in the environmental and security fields8 , which resulted ultimately in regulation no 911 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2010 on the european earth monitoring programme and its initial operations 9 . __________________ 8 com 565 final of 10 november 2005 . 9 oj l 276 , 20 . 10 . 2010 , p . 1 .


### the commission shall adopt , a work programme pursuant to article 84 of the regulation no 966 / 2012 . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in point of article 20 of this regulation . ### the work programme pursuant to article 84 of the regulation no 966 / 2012 shall be also adopted by the commission . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in point of article 20 of this regulation . the commission shall adopt and maintain also a long term plan .


### the commission may entrust , in part or in full , the operational tasks of the space component described in point of article 5 to esa and the european organisation for the exploitation of meteorological satellites . ### the commission shall entrust , in part or in full , the operational tasks of the space component described in point of article 5 to esa and the european organisation for the exploitation of meteorological satellites according to their respective expertise .


### citizens should be able to exercise fully the rights deriving from the citizenship of the union . they should be able to exercise their right to move and reside freely in the union , their right to vote for and stand as a candidate in european parliament and municipal elections , their right to consular protection and their right to petition the european parliament . they should feel at ease about living , travelling and working in another member state , trusting that their rights are protected , no matter where in the union they happen to be . ### citizens should be able to exercise fully the rights deriving from the citizenship of the union . they should be able to exercise their right to move and reside freely in the union , their right to vote for and stand as a candidate in european parliament and municipal elections , their right to consular protection and their right to petition the european parliament . their social security and trade union rights should be safeguarded and must not be regarded by employers as an opportunity for wage and social dumping . they should feel at ease about living , travelling and working in another member state , trusting that their rights are protected , no matter where in the union they happen to be .


### the proper functioning of the internal energy market requires that energy imported into the union from third countries is fully governed by the rules establishing an internal energy market . an internal energy market that is not functioning properly puts the eu in a vulnerable position with regard to security of energy supply . a high degree of transparency with regard to agreements between member states and third countries in the field of energy would allow the union to take coordinated action , in a spirit of solidarity , in order to ensure that such agreements are in accordance with union legislation and effectively secure the supply of energy . ### safeguarding of consumers ' protection requires that the procedures of energy imported into the union from third countries are transparent and take into account the economic interest of consumers . an internal energy market that is not functioning properly puts the eu in a vulnerable position with regard to security of energy supply . a high degree of transparency with regard to agreements between member states and third countries in the field of energy would allow the union to take coordinated action , in a spirit of solidarity , in order to ensure that such agreements are in accordance with union legislation and effectively secure the supply of energy . however , it is critically important that member states should retain responsibility for the content of the intergovernmental agreements .


### the new information exchange mechanism should only cover intergovernmental agreements which are likley to have an impact on the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply as these two issues are intrinsically linked . it should comprise in particular all intergovernmental agreements which have an impact on the supply of gas , oil or electricity through fixed infrastructure or which have an impact on the amount of energy imported into the union from third countries . ### the new information exchange mechanism should only cover intergovernmental agreements relating to import of energy which are likely to have an impact on the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply as these two issues are intrinsically linked . it should comprise in particular all intergovernmental agreements which have an impact on the supply of gas , oil or electricity through fixed infrastructure or which have an impact on the amount of energy imported into the union from third countries . from the mechanism are excluded the exports of gas , oil or electricity .


### member states should already notify the intention to open negotiations to the commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements . the commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations . it should have the right to participate as an observer in the negotiations . member states may also request the commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries . ### member states should notify the intention to open negotiations to the commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements within a reasonable period of time . the commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations . member states may also request the commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries . however it is important not to jeopardise the ability of member states to negotiate the content of the agreements .


### member states shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety , including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this decision . the commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states . existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with regulation no 994 / 2010 to the commission at the date of entry into force of this decision , which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph , shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this decision . ### member states could submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety , including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the commission within a reasonable period of time . the commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other member states . existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with regulation no 994 / 2010 to the commission at the date of entry into force of this decision , which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph , shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this decision .


### when providing information to the commission in accordance with article 3 , the member state may indicate whether any part of the information , in particular commercial information , is to be regarded as confidential and whether the information provided can be shared with other member states . the commission shall respect these indications . the requests for confidentiality do not restrict access of the commission itself to confidential information . ### when providing information to the commission in accordance with article 3 , the member state may indicate whether any part of the information , in particular commercial information , is to be regarded as confidential and whether the information provided can be shared with the commission or other member states . the commission shall respect these indications .


### the climate and energy package adopted in 2009 , in particular decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of 23 april 2009 on the efforts of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community ' s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 and directive 2009 / 29 / ec of 23 april 2009 amending directive 2003 / 87 / ec to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme of the community , marks another firm commitment by the union and the member states to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions . the union ' s system for monitoring and reporting emissions also should be updated in the light of new requirements under that legislation . ### the climate and energy package adopted in 2009 , in particular decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the efforts of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community ' s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 , directive 2009 / 29 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 amending directive 2003 / 87 / ec so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme of the community , and directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources1 , marks another firm commitment by the union and the member states to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions . the union ' s system for monitoring and reporting emissions also should be updated in the light of new requirements under that legislation . _____________ 1 oj l 140 , 5 . 6 . 2009 , p . 16 .


### the union and the member states should strive to provide the most up - to - date information on their greenhouse gas emissions , in particular under the framework of the europe 2020 strategy and its specified timelines . this regulation should enable such estimates to be prepared in the shortest timeframes possible by using statistical and other information . ### the union and the member states should strive to provide the most up - to - date information on their greenhouse gas emissions , in particular under the framework of the europe 2020 strategy and its specified timelines , and in the framework of the european space policy and strategy , which addresses important challenges such as natural disasters , resources and climate monitoring , for the benefit of union citizens . in that respect , space - based data should be considered as essential monitoring tools for the union and the member states due to their capacity to improve the overall picture of co2 and ch4 emissions , as well as lulucf . to that end , the global monitoring for environment and security programme and other satellite systems should be used to the maximum extent to provide timely emission reporting and independent verifications of the calculated emission reports . this regulation should enable such estimates to be prepared in the shortest timeframes possible by using statistical and other information .


### member states shall report to the commission by 15 march each year , information on their implemented or planned actions to adapt to climate change , in particular , on national or regional adaptation strategies and on adaptation measures . this information shall include the budget allocation by policy sector and , for each adaptation measure , the main objective , the type of instrument , the status of implementation and the climate - change impact category . ### member states shall report once every two years to the commission by 15 march of the relevant year information on their implemented or planned actions to adapt to climate change , in particular , on national or regional adaptation strategies and on adaptation measures . this information shall include the budget allocation by policy sector and , for each adaptation measure , the main objective , the type of instrument , the status of implementation and the climate - change impact category .


### information referred to in point of article 6 of decision no 406 / 2009 / ec and information on how their purchasing policy enhances the achievement of an international agreement on climate change . ### detailed information referred to in point of article 6 of decision no 406 / 2009 / ec including unit identification codes and information on how their purchasing policy enhances the achievement of an international agreement on climate change .


### or ### it has been classified by the world bank as an upper - middle income country during the three consecutive years immediately preceding the update of the list of beneficiary countries and it is not considered to be vulnerable due to a lack of diversification and insufficient integration within the international trading system , as defined in annex vii ; or


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying european professional cards for specific professions , establishing the format of the european professional card , the translations necessary to support any application for issuing a european professional card and details for the assessment of applications , taking into account the particularities of each profession concerned . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 58 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying european professional cards for specific professions , following the request of the european sectoral social partners and professional associations representing the sectoral professions to establish a card for a specific profession , establishing the format of the european professional card , the translations necessary to support any application for issuing a european professional card and details for the assessment of applications , taking into account the particularities of each profession concerned . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 58 . the commission shall consult competent authorities and european and national level social partners and professional associations representing the sectoral professions of the related professions on the precise technicalities of the cards of specific professions .


### any fees which applicants may incur in relation to administrative procedures to issue a european professional card shall be reasonable , proportionate and commensurate with the costs incurred by the home and host member states and shall not act as a disincentive to apply for a european professional card . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 58a concerning the setting of criteria for the calculation and distribution of fees . ### the administrative procedure to issue a european professional card shall not represent any additional cost for the individual professional .


### the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . it shall inform the applicant and the member state in which the applicant envisages to provide services , of the validation of the european professional card . the transmission of the validation information to the host member states concerned shall constitute the declaration provided for in article 7 . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years . ### in sectors others than health and social care , the competent authority of the home member state shall verify the application , create and validate a european professional card within two weeks from the date it receives a complete application . the competent authority of the host member state shall ensure the prior check of the complete application of the professional for temporary provision of service whether his or her qualifications are in conjunction with the national requirements of the host country on qualifications to provide the same service . member states shall provide a list to the commission on certain professions where working with the temporary mobility card and under the prior declaration regime must require a prior check of application . the host member state may not require a further declaration under article 7 for the following two years , unless overriding concerns are expressed .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the technical specifications , the measures necessary to ensure integrity , confidentiality and accuracy of information contained in the european professional card and in the imi file , the conditions and the procedures for making available a european professional card to its holder , including the possibility of downloading it or submitting updates for the file . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 58 . ### the commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the technical specifications , the measures necessary to ensure integrity , confidentiality and accuracy of information contained in the european professional card and in the imi file , the conditions and the procedures for making available a european professional card to its holder , including the possibility of downloading it or submitting updates for the file . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 58 .


### upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within two weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority on the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure . ### in sectors other than health and social care , upon receipt of a complete application for a european professional card , the competent authority of the home member state shall , within two weeks , verify and confirm the authenticity and validity of the submitted supporting documents , create the european professional card , transmit it for validation to the competent authority of the host member state and inform that authority on the corresponding imi file . the applicant shall be informed by the home member state of the state of the procedure .


### the competent authorities of the home and the host member states shall update in a timely manner the corresponding imi file with information regarding disciplinary action or criminal sanctions taken or any other serious specific circumstances which are likely to have consequences for the pursuit of activities of the holder of the european professional card under this directive . such updates include the deletion of information which is no longer required . the holder of the european professional card and the competent authorities involved in the corresponding imi file shall be informed of any updates by the competent authorities concerned . ### the competent authorities of the home and the host member states shall update in a timely manner the corresponding imi file with information regarding disciplinary action or criminal sanctions taken or any other serious specific circumstances which are likely to have consequences for the pursuit of activities of the holder of the european professional card under this directive . such updates include the deletion of information which is no longer required . any updates should be based on a prior decision by a court or a competent authority prohibiting a professional to pursue his or her professional activity . the holder of the european professional card and the competent authorities involved in the corresponding imi file shall be informed of any updates by the competent authorities concerned .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification referred to in the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 58 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification referred to in the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 58 .


### partial access may be rejected if such rejection is justified by an overriding reason of general interest , such as public health , it would secure the attainment of the objective pursued and it would not go beyond what is strictly necessary . ### the concept of partial access shall not apply to the sectoral professions falling under the regime of automatically recognised professions and for health professions in general . partial access may be rejected if such rejection is justified by an overriding reason of general interest , such as public health , it would secure the attainment of the objective pursued and it would not go beyond what is strictly necessary .


### for the first provision of services , in the case of regulated professions having public health or safety implications , which do not benefit from automatic recognition under chapter ii or iii of title iii , the competent authority of the host member state may check the professional qualifications of the service provider prior to the first provision of services . such a prior check shall be possible only where the purpose of the check is to avoid serious damage to the health or safety of the service recipient due to a lack of professional qualification of the service provider and where this does not go beyond what is necessary for that purpose . ### for the first provision of services , in the case of regulated professions having public health or safety implications , which do not benefit from automatic recognition under chapter ii or iii of title iii , the competent authority of the host member state may check the professional qualifications of the service provider prior to the first provision of services . such a prior check shall be possible only where the purpose of the check is to avoid damage to the health or safety of the service recipient due to a lack of professional qualification of the service provider and where this does not go beyond what is necessary for that purpose .


### member states shall notify to the commission the list of professions for which a prior check of qualifications is necessary in order to avoid serious damage to the health or safety of the service recipient under its national laws and regulations . member states shall provide the commission with a specific justification for the inclusion of each of those professions in the list . ### member states shall notify to the commission the list of professions for which a prior check of qualifications is necessary in order to avoid damage to the health or safety of the service recipient under its national laws and regulations . member states shall provide the commission with a specific justification for the inclusion of each of those professions in the list .


### within a maximum of one month of receipt of the declaration and accompanying documents , the competent authority shall inform the service provider either of its decision not to check his qualifications or of the outcome of such check . where there is a difficulty which would result in delay , the competent authority shall notify the service provider within the first month of the reason for the delay . the difficulty shall be solved within one month following that notification and the decision finalised within the second month following resolution of the difficulty . ### within a maximum of one month of receipt of the declaration and accompanying documents , the competent authority shall inform the service provider either of its decision not to check his qualifications or of the outcome of such check . where there is a difficulty which would result in delay , the competent authority shall notify the service provider within the first month of the reason for the delay . the difficulty shall be solved as quickly as possible following that notification and the decision finalised within the second month following resolution of the difficulty .


### flows of dirty money through transfers of funds can damage the stability and reputation of the financial sector and threaten the internal market . terrorism shakes the very foundations of our society . the soundness , integrity and stability of the system of transfers of funds and confidence in the financial system as a whole could be seriously jeopardised by the efforts of criminals and their associates either to disguise the origin of criminal proceeds or to transfer funds for terrorist purposes . ### tracking flows of dirty money through transfers of funds , constitutes a crucial measure among others in the fight against corruption , organised crime and terrorism , as financial profit and the subsequent attempt to conceal the true origin of criminal proceeds is the main driver for organised crime groups . organised crime , terrorism and corruption can damage the democratic institutions and shake the very foundations of our society . the soundness , integrity and stability of the system of transfers of funds could be seriously jeopardised by the efforts of criminals and their associates either to disguise the origin of criminal proceeds or to transfer funds for criminal activities or terrorist purposes .


### payment service providers shall respond fully and without delay , in accordance with the procedural requirements established in the national law of the member state in which they are established , to enquiries from the authorities responsible for combating money laundering or terrorist financing of that member state concerning the information required under this regulation . ### payment service providers shall respond fully and without delay , in accordance with the procedural requirements established in the national law of the member state in which they are established , only to enquiries from the authorities responsible for combating money laundering or terrorist financing of that member state as designated under national law , concerning the information required under this regulation . no other external authorities or parties shall have access to the data stored by the payment service providers .


### the payment service provider of the payer and the payment service provider of the payee shall keep records of the information referred to in articles 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 for five years . in the cases referred to in article 14 and , the intermediary payment service provider must keep records of all information received for five years . upon expiry of this period , personal data must be deleted , unless otherwise provided for by national law , which shall determine under which circumstances payment service providers may or shall further retain data . member states may allow or require further retention only if necessary for the prevention , detection or investigation of money laundering and terrorist financing . the maximum retention period following carrying - out of the transfer of funds shall not exceed ten years . ### information on the payer or / and the payee must not be kept any longer than strictly necessary ; the payment service provider of the payer and the payment service provider of the payee shall keep records of the information referred to in articles 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 for a maximum period of five years . in the cases referred to in article 14 and , the intermediary payment service provider must keep records of all information received for five years . upon expiry of this period , personal data must be deleted . member states may allow or require further retention only in exceptional situations which are duly justified and motivated and only if necessary for the prevention , detection or investigation of money laundering and terrorist financing . the maximum retention period following carrying - out of the transfer of funds shall not exceed ten years .


### titles i , ii and iv with the exception of articles 36 and 40 shall apply to all collecting societies established in the union . ### title i , articles 13 , 14 , 15 to 19 , 24 , 31 and title iv with the exception of articles 36 and 40 shall also apply , for their operations carried out in the union , and with regard to rightholders residing in or established in the union , to collecting societies established outside the union .


### title iii and articles 36 and 40 of title iv shall only apply to those collecting societies managing authors ' rights in musical works for online use on a multi - territorial basis . ### title i , articles 10 , 11 , 12 , 15 , 16 to 20 , title iii and articles 34 , 35 , 37 and 38 shall also apply , for their operations carried out in the union and with regard to rightholders residing in or established in the union , to independent rights management service providers established inside or outside the union who act as agents for rightholders for the collective management of their rights and operate in the union on a commercial basis .


### rightholders shall have the right to authorise a collecting society of their choice to manage the rights , categories of rights or types of works and other subject matter of their choice , for the member states of their choice , irrespective of the member state of residence or of establishment or the nationality of either the collecting society or the rightholder . ### rightholders shall have the right to authorise a collecting society of their choice established in the union to manage the rights , categories of rights or types of works and other subject matter of their choice , for the member states of their choice , irrespective of the rightholders ' residence , establishment or nationality


### licensing terms shall be based on objective criteria , in particular in relation to tariffs . ### licensing terms shall be based on fair , reasonable and non - discriminatory criteria , in particular in relation to tariffs .


### tariffs for exclusive rights shall reflect the economic value of the rights in trade and of the service provided by the collecting society . ### tariffs for exclusive rights shall reflect the economic value of the rights in trade and shall be reasonable in relation to the economic value of the service provided by the collecting society .


### a list of representation agreements it has entered into , including information on other collecting societies involved , the repertoire represented and the territorial scope covered by any such agreement . ### a list of representation agreements it has entered into , including information on other collecting societies involved , including those established outside the union , the repertoire represented and the territorial scope covered by any such agreement .


### a collecting society which grants multi - territorial licences for online rights in musical works shall have procedures in place to enable rightholders and other collecting societies to object to the contents of the data referred to in article 22 or to information provided under article 23 , where such rightholders and collecting societies , on the basis of reasonable evidence , believe that the data or the information are inaccurate in respect of their online rights in musical works . where the claims are sufficiently substantiated , the collecting society shall ensure that the data or the information are corrected without undue delay . ### a collecting society which grants multi - territorial licences for online rights in musical works shall have procedures in place to enable rightholders and other collecting societies to object to the contents of the data referred to in article 22 and rightholders , other collecting societies and online music service providers to object to information provided under article 23 , where such rightholders , collecting societies and online music service providers on the basis of reasonable evidence , believe that the data or the information are inaccurate in respect of their online rights or licences in musical works . where the claims are sufficiently substantiated , the collecting society shall ensure that the data or the information are corrected without undue delay .


### in order to take into account the evolution of the pharmaceutical market and of national policies to control public expenditure on medicines , substantive changes are necessary to all major provisions of directive 89 / 105 / eec . therefore , in the interest of clarity , directive 89 / 105 / eec should be replaced . ### in order to take into account the evolution of the pharmaceutical market and of national policies to control public expenditure on medicinal products , substantive changes are necessary to all major provisions of directive 89 / 105 / eec . therefore , in the interest of clarity , directive 89 / 105 / eec should be replaced .


### member states have been confronted to a steady rise in pharmaceutical expenditure over the last decades , leading to the adoption of increasingly innovative and complex policies to manage the consumption of medicines in the framework of their public health insurance systems . in particular , member states ‘ authorities have implemented a broad range of measures to control the prescription of medicines , to regulate their prices or to establish the conditions of their public funding . such measures mainly aim at promoting public health by ensuring the availability of adequate supplies of medicinal products at reasonable costs , while ensuring the financial stability of public health insurance systems . ### member states have been confronted to a steady rise in pharmaceutical expenditure over the last decades , leading to the adoption of increasingly innovative and complex policies to manage the consumption of medicinal products in the framework of their public health insurance systems . in particular , member states ‘ authorities have implemented a broad range of measures to control the prescription of medicinal products , to regulate their prices or to establish the conditions of their public funding . such measures mainly aim at promoting public health for all citizens by ensuring the availability of adequate supplies of effective medicinal products at reasonable costs , while ensuring an equal access to high quality healthcare for all .


### in its communication ‘ executive summary of the pharmaceutical sector inquiry report’ the commission demonstrated that pricing and reimbursement procedures often unnecessarily delay the launch of generic medicines in union markets . approving the price of generic medicinal products and their coverage by the health insurance system should not require any new or detailed assessment when the reference product has already been priced and included in the health insurance system . it is therefore appropriate to lay down shorter time limits for generic medicinal products in those cases . ### in its communication ‘ executive summary of the pharmaceutical sector inquiry report’ the commission demonstrated that pricing and reimbursement procedures often unnecessarily delay the launch of generic or biosimilar medicinal products in union markets . approving the price of generic or biosimilar medicinal products and their coverage by the health insurance system should not require any new or detailed assessment when the reference product has already been priced and included in the health insurance system . it is therefore appropriate to lay down shorter time limits for generic or biosimilar medicinal products in those cases .


### the quality , safety and efficacy of medicinal products , including the bioequivalence of generic medicinal products with the reference product , are ascertained in the framework of marketing authorisation procedures . in the framework of pricing and reimbursement procedures , member states should therefore not re - assess the elements on which the marketing authorisation is based , including the quality , safety , efficacy or bioequivalence of the medicinal product . ### the quality , safety and efficacy of medicinal products , including orphan medicinal products and the bioequivalence of generic or biosimilar medicinal products with the reference product , are ascertained in the framework of marketing authorisation procedures .


### in order to achieve the objectives of regulation no 273 / 2004 , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to specify the requirements and conditions for the granting of the licence and registration , for obtaining and using customer declarations , for the documentation and labelling of mixtures , for provision of information by the operators on transactions involving scheduled substances , for listing operators and users having obtained a licence or registration in the european register and in order to amend the annexes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . ### in order to achieve the objectives of regulation no 273 / 2004 , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to specify the requirements and conditions for the granting of the licence and registration , for obtaining and using customer declarations , for the documentation and labelling of mixtures , for provision of information by the operators on transactions involving scheduled substances and in order to amend the annexes . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level .


### require existing telephone and existing data traffic records ; ### require existing telephone and existing data traffic records , while duly respecting legislation on the protection of personal data ;


### draft legislative resolution ### - having regard to article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , a decent income for fishermen , stable markets , the availability of resources and ensuring that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices .


### the common fisheries policy should pay full regard , where relevant , to animal health , animal welfare , food and feed safety . ### the common fisheries policy should pay full regard , where relevant , to animal health , the good treatment of animals , food and feed safety .


### marine biological resources around the azores , madeira and the canary islands should continue to be especially protected since they contribute to the preservation of the local economy of these islands , having regard to the structural , social and economic situation of those islands . the limitation of certain fishing activities in those waters to fishing vessels registered in the ports of the azores , madeira and the canary islands should therefore be maintained . ### marine biological resources around the azores , madeira and the canary islands should continue to be especially protected since they contribute to the preservation of the local economy of these islands , having regard to the structural , social and economic situation of those islands , and that protection should be extended to guadeloupe , french guiana , martinique , mayotte and reunion . the limitation of certain fishing activities in those waters to fishing vessels registered in the ports of the azores , madeira and the canary islands should therefore be maintained , and fishing activities in the waters of guadeloupe , french guiana , martinique , mayotte and reunion should continue to be strictly limited to fishing vessels registered in their ports , except where otherwise provided by agreements which have been formally validated by the competent local authorities .


### the union should promote the objectives of the common fisheries policy internationally . to this end , the union should strive to improve the performance of regional and international organisations in conservation and management of international fish stocks , by promoting decision - making based on science and improved compliance , increased transparency and stakeholder participation , and by combating illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing activities . ### the union should promote the objectives of the common fisheries policy internationally . to this end , the union should strive to improve the performance of regional and international organisations in conservation and management of international fish stocks , by promoting decision - making based on science , improved compliance , increased transparency , ensuring effective stakeholder participation , and by combating illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing activities .


### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . ### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . the fishing activities of union vessels in the context of these agreements should not lead to a reduction in fishing activity carried out by fishermen from the countries with which the agreements are concluded , nor to their impoverishment .


### the common market organisation should be implemented in compliance with international commitments of the union , in particular with regard to the provisions of the world trade organisation . the success of the common fisheries policy requires an effective system of control , inspection and enforcement , including the fight against iuu fishing activities . a union system for control , inspection , and enforcement should be established so as to ensure compliance with the common fisheries policy ' s rules . ### the success of the common fisheries policy requires an effective system of control , inspection and enforcement , including the fight against iuu fishing activities . a union system for control , inspection , and enforcement should be established so as to ensure compliance with the common fisheries policy ' s rules .


### it appears appropriate that the commission be empowered by delegated acts to create a new advisory council and to modify areas of competence ot existing ones , in particular considering the specificities of the black sea . ### it appears appropriate that the commission be empowered by delegated acts to create a new advisory council and to modify areas of competence of existing ones , in particular considering the specificities of the black sea . however , all sea basins should be covered by advisory councils , and therefore regions which are adversely affected should seek redress before the court of justice of the european union in order to force the commission to establish advisory councils for regions which are not covered by them and are therefore discriminated against .


### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited . ### the common fisheries policy shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management to ensure that the impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are limited , with a view to preserving marine biodiversity and the ecological viability of the waters on a sustainable basis .


### contribute to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities ; ### contribute to a decent standard of living and income for those who depend on fishing activities ;


### union fishing vessels shall have equal access to waters and resources in all union waters other than those referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , subject to the measures adopted under part iii . ### union fishing vessels shall have equal access to waters and resources in all union waters other than those referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , subject to the measures adopted under part iii , and the waters of the outermost regions as defined in article 349 of the treaty .


### multiannual plans providing for conservation measures to maintain or restore fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield shall be established as a priority . ### multiannual plans providing for conservation measures to maintain or restore fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield shall be established as a priority . these plans shall take into account the socioeconomic aspects involved in the necessary conservation measures and provide for compensation for fishermen and local economies so as not to impede the development of coastal and maritime regions .


### the conservation measures adopted by the commission shall aim at ensuring that the objectives and targets set out in the multiannual plan are met . upon the adoption of the delegated act by the commission , the member state measures shall cease to be effective . ### the conservation measures adopted by the commission , after consulting the relevant regional fisheries management bodies , shall aim at ensuring that the objectives and targets set out in the multiannual plan are met . upon the adoption of the delegated act by the commission , the member state measures which are incompatible with , or inappropriate to , the achievement of the objectives shall cease to be effective .


### the technical measures adopted by the commission shall aim at ensuring that the objectives of the technical measures framework are met . upon the adoption of the delegated act by the commission , the member state measures shall cease to be effective . ### the technical measures adopted by the commission , after consulting the relevant regional fisheries management bodies , shall aim at ensuring that the objectives of the technical measures framework are met . upon the adoption of the delegated act by the commission , the member state measures which are incompatible with , or inappropriate to , the achievement of the objectives shall cease to be effective .


### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures : ### in a technical measures framework established pursuant to article 14 member states shall be authorised , after consulting the relevant regional fisheries management bodies , to adopt measures , in accordance with that framework , which specify the technical measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in their waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . member states shall ensure that such technical measures :


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 to specify the technical measures covered by a technical measures framework , if the member states authorised to take measures in accordance with article 21 do not notify such measures to the commission within three months after the date of entry into force of the technical measures framework . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 to specify the technical measures covered by a technical measures framework , if the member states authorised to take measures in accordance with article 21 do not notify such measures to the commission within six months after the date of entry into force of the technical measures framework .


### member states shall put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities . ### member states shall , where necessary , put in place measures to adjust the fishing capacity of their fleets in order to achieve an effective balance between such fishing capacity and their fishing opportunities .


### the positions of the union in international organisations dealing with fisheries and rfmos shall be based on the best available scientific advice to ensure that fishery resources are maintained above or restored above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . ### the positions of the union in international organisations dealing with fisheries and rfmos shall be based on the best available scientific advice and on the advice of the regions , the advisory councils and the regional fisheries management bodies , to ensure that fishery resources are maintained above or restored above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield and that the positions expressed by the regions , advisory councils and regional fisheries management bodies are duly heard and taken into account .