### member states should share with other member states the pnr data that they receive where such transfer is necessary for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious crime . the provisions of this directive should be without prejudice to other union instruments on the exchange of information between police and judicial authorities , including council decision 2009 / 371 / jha of 6 april 2009 establishing the european police office 39 and council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 september 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union40 . such exchange of pnr data between law enforcement and judicial authorities should be governed by the rules on police and judicial cooperation . __________________ 39 oj l 121 , 15 . 5 . 2009 , p . 37 . 40 oj l 386 , 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 . ### member states should share with other member states the pnr data that they receive where such transfer is necessary for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious transnational crime . the provisions of this directive should be without prejudice to other union instruments on the exchange of information between police and judicial authorities , including council decision 2009 / 371 / jha of 6 april 2009 establishing the european police office 39 and council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 september 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union40 . such exchange of pnr data between law enforcement and judicial authorities should be governed by the rules on police and judicial cooperation . __________________ 39 oj l 121 , 15 . 5 . 2009 , p . 37 . 40 oj l 386 , 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 .


### pnr data help law enforcement authorities prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute serious crimes , including acts of terrorism , by comparing them with various databases of persons and objects sought , to construct evidence and , where relevant , to find associates of criminals and unravel criminal networks . ### pnr data may help law enforcement authorities prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute serious transnational crimes , including acts of terrorism , by comparing them with various databases of persons and objects sought , to find necessary evidence and , where relevant , to find associates of criminals and unravel criminal networks .


### member states may permit air carriers to limit the transfer referred to in point of paragraph 2 to updates of the transfer referred to in point of paragraph 2 . ### member states shall permit air carriers to limit the transfer referred to in point of paragraph 2 to updates of the transfer referred to in point of paragraph 2 .


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


### the definition of terrorist offences should be taken from articles 1 to 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism37 . the definition of serous crime should be taken from article 2 of council framework decision 2002 / 584 / jha of 13 june 2002 on the european arrest warrant and the surrender procedure between member states38 . however , member states may exclude those minor offences for which , taking into account their respective criminal justice system , the processing of pnr data pursuant to this directive would not be in line with the principle of proportionality . the definition of serious transnational crime should be taken from article 2 of council framework decision 2002 / 584 / jha and the united nations convention on transnational organised crime . __________________ 37 oj l 164 , 22 . 6 . 2002 , p . 3 . decision as amended by council framework decision 2008 / 919 / jha of 28 november 2008 . 38 oj l 190 , 18 . 7 . 2002 , p . 1 . ### the definition of terrorist offences should be taken from article 1 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism37 . the definition of serious transnational crime should be taken from article 2 of council framework decision 2002 / 584 / jha of 13 june 2002 on the european arrest warrant and the united nations convention against transnational organised crime . however , member states should exclude those minor offences for which , taking into account their respective criminal justice system , the processing of pnr data pursuant to this directive would not be in line with the principle of proportionality . __________________ 37 oj l 164 , 22 . 6 . 2002 , p . 3 . decision as amended by council framework decision 2008 / 919 / jha of 28 november 2008 .


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


### member states should share with other member states the pnr data that they receive where such transfer is necessary for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious crime . the provisions of this directive should be without prejudice to other union instruments on the exchange of information between police and judicial authorities , including council decision 2009 / 371 / jha of 6 april 2009 establishing the european police office 39 and council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 september 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union40 . such exchange of pnr data between law enforcement and judicial authorities should be governed by the rules on police and judicial cooperation . __________________ 39 oj l 121 , 15 . 05 . 09 , p . 37 . 40 oj l 386 , 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 . ### member states should share with other member states the pnr data that they receive where such transfer is necessary for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious transnational crime . the provisions of this directive should be without prejudice to other union instruments on the exchange of information between police and judicial authorities , including council decision 2009 / 371 / jha of 6 april 2009 establishing the european police office 39 and council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 december 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union40 . such exchange of pnr data between law enforcement and judicial authorities should be governed by the rules on police and judicial cooperation . __________________ 39 oj l 121 , 15 . 05 . 2009 , p . 37 . 40 oj l 386 , 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 .


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


### article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 20106 provides that the head of the secretariat of the esrb is to be appointed by the ecb , in consultation with the general board of the esrb . to raise the profile of the head of secretariat of the esrb , the general board of the esrb should assess , in an open and transparent procedure , whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board should inform the european parliament and the council about the assessment procedure . furthermore , the tasks of the head of the esrb secretariat should be clarified . _________________ 6 council regulation no 1096 / 2010 of 17 november 2010 conferring specific tasks upon the european central bank concerning the functioning of the european systemic risk board . ### article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 20106 provides that the head of the secretariat of the esrb is to be appointed by the ecb , in consultation with the general board of the esrb . to raise the profile of the head of secretariat of the esrb , the general board of the esrb should assess , in an open and transparent procedure , whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board should inform the european parliament and the council about the assessment procedure . furthermore , the tasks of the head of the esrb secretariat should be sufficiently explained and clarified . the european parliament and the council may ask the general board for additional information . _________________ 6 council regulation no 1096 / 2010 of 17 november 2010 conferring specific tasks upon the european central bank concerning the functioning of the european systemic risk board .


### in case of sudden changes in the situation of a third country that is on the eu common list of safe countries of origin , the commission shall conduct a substantiated assessment of the fulfilment by that country of the conditions set in annex i of directive 2013 / 32 / eu and , if those conditions are no longer met , shall adopt , in accordance with article 290 tfue , a decision suspending the presence of that third country from the eu common list for a period of one year . ### in case of sudden changes in the situation of a third country that is on the eu common list of safe countries of origin , the commission shall conduct a substantiated assessment of the fulfilment by that country of the conditions set in annex i of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . if those conditions are no longer met , it shall adopt within a reasonable period of time consistent with the urgency of the situation on the ground , in accordance with article 290 tfeu , a decision suspending the presence of that third country from the eu common list for a period of one year .


### in case of sudden changes in the situation of a third country that is on the eu common list of safe countries of origin , the commission shall conduct a substantiated assessment of the fulfilment by that country of the conditions set in annex i of directive 2013 / 32 / eu and , if those conditions are no longer met , shall adopt , in accordance with article 290 tfue , a decision suspending the presence of that third country from the eu common list for a period of one year . ### in case of sudden or gradual changes in the situation of a third country that is on the eu common list of safe countries of origin , the commission shall conduct a substantiated assessment of the fulfilment by that country of the conditions set in annex i of directive 2013 / 32 / eu and , if those conditions are no longer met , shall adopt , in accordance with article 290 tfeu , a decision suspending the presence of that third country from the eu common list for a period of one year . during the conduct of this substantiated assessment no national or stateless person residing in this third country shall be considered as originating from a safe third country .


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


### no information regarding the fact that an application for international protection has been made in a member state shall be disclosed to any third - country for persons related to article 10 , particularly where that country is also the applicant ' s country of origin . ### no information shall be disclosed to any third - country for persons related to article 10 .


### lay down the conditions under which member states ' designated authorities and the european police office may request the comparison of fingerprint and facial image data with those stored in the central system for law enforcement purposes for the prevention , detection or investigation of terrorist offences or of other serious criminal offences . ### deleted


### member states are obliged to take the fingerprints and facial image of persons referred to in article 10 , 13 and 14 for the purposes of article 1 and of this regulation and shall impose on the data - subject the requirement to provide his or her fingerprints and a facial image and inform them as such in accordance with article 30 of this regulation . ### member states are obliged to take the fingerprints of persons referred to in article 10 , 13 and 14 for the purposes of article 1 and of this regulation and shall impose on the data - subject the requirement to provide his or her fingerprints and inform them as such in accordance with article 30 of this regulation .


### assist with the control of illegal immigration to and secondary movements within the union and with the identification of illegally staying third - country nationals for determining the appropriate measures to be taken by member states , including removal and repatriation of persons residing without authorisation . ### deleted


### ' illegal stay ' means the presence on the territory of a member state , of a third - country national who does not fulfill , or no longer fulfils the conditions of entry as set out in article 5 of the schengen borders code or other conditions for entry , stay or residence in that member state ; ### ' irregular stay ' means the presence on the territory of a member state , of a third - country national who does not fulfill , or no longer fulfils the conditions of entry as set out in article 5 of the schengen borders code or other conditions for entry , stay or residence in that member state ;


### procedure for comparison of data for applicants for international protection and third - country nationals apprehended crossing the border irregularly or illegally staying in the territory of a member state ### procedure for comparison of data for applicants for international protection and third - country nationals apprehended irregularly staying in the territory of a member state


### in order to take account of developments at international level , and to promote environmentally sound waste management practices on board , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending this directive to update the references to international instruments and the annexes and to change references to international instruments , in order to prevent , if necessary , changes to those international instruments from applying for the purposes of this directive , and to develop common criteria for recognising ‘ green ships’ for the purpose of granting a reduced waste fee to those ships . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council . ### in order to take account of developments at international level , and to promote environmentally sound waste management practices on board , the commission should encourage the exchange of good practices on the development of bottom - up schemes for the purpose of voluntarily granting a reduced waste fee to those ships .


### the fees shall be reduced if the ship’s design , equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste , and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner . the commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 19 , to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on - board waste management . ### the fees may be reduced if the ship’s design , equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste , and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner .


### the ‘ green ship’ concept should be further developed in relation to waste management , so that an effective reward system can be implemented for those vessels that reduce their waste on board . ### voluntary application of reduced fees for vessels that demonstrate good waste management practices beyond the required standards , which result in the generation of reduced quantities of waste , should be welcomed .


### during the authorisation procedure of a given gmo , the possibility should be provided for a member state to request the commission to present to the notifier / applicant its demand to adjust the geographical scope of its notification / application submitted in accordance with part c of directive 2001 / 18 / ec or in accordance with articles 5 and 17 of regulation no 1829 / 2003 to the effect that all or part of the territory of that member state be excluded from cultivation . the commission should facilitate the procedure by presenting the request of the member state to the notifier / applicant without delay and the notifier / applicant should respond to that request within an established time - limit . ### ahead of the authorisation procedure of a given gmo , the notifier / applicant should always request authorisation from the 28 member states before including their territory within the scope of its application . without the explicit approval of a member state , the application by the notifier / applicant should not relate to the territory of that member state .


### where the notifier / applicant opposes a request of a member state in accordance with paragraph 1 , the notifier / applicant shall notify the commission and the member states within 30 days from the communication by the commission of that request . in the event of explicit or tacit agreement of the notifier / applicant , the adjustment of the geographical scope of the notification / application shall be implemented in the written consent or authorisation . ### the notifier / applicant shall comply with the sovereign decisions of the member states and shall not therefore submit any request relating to the territory of member states which have decided , explicitly or tacitly , to restrict or prohibit gmos on their territory . the geographical scope of the notification / application shall therefore be limited to the territories of member states which have explicitly and publicly given their consent to the cultivation of gmos on their territory . any pressure on a member state shall be prohibited and shall be subject to appropriate financial and penal sanctions .


### no later than 4 years after… + , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and to the council regarding the use made by member states of this directive including the effectiveness of the provisions enabling member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos in all or part of their territory and the smooth functioning of the internal market . that report may be accompanied by any legislative proposals the commission considers appropriate . the commission shall also report on the progress towards giving normative status to the strengthened 2010 authority guidance on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants . __________________ + oj : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive . ### no later than 4 years after… + , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and to the council regarding the use made by member states of this directive including the effectiveness of the provisions enabling member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos in all or part of their territory and the smooth functioning of the internal market . that report may be accompanied by any legislative proposals the commission considers appropriate . as soon as possible the commission shall also give normative status to the strengthened 2010 authority guidance on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants . __________________ + oj : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive .


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


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


### in addition , and only where the notifier / applicant has refused to adjust the geographical scope of the notification / application of a gmo as requested by a member state , there should be the possibility for that member state to adopt reasoned measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that gmo once authorised in all or part of its territory , on the basis of grounds distinct from those assessed according to the harmonized set of union rules , that is directive 2001 / 18 / ec and regulation no 1829 / 2003 , which are in conformity with union law . those grounds may be related to environmental or agricultural policy objectives , or other compelling grounds such as town and country planning , land use , socio - economic impacts , co - existence and public policy . those grounds may be invoked individually or in combination , depending on the particular circumstances of the member state , region or area in which those measures will apply . ### member states , acting as risk managers , should be authorised / granted the possibility / allowed to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of a gmo or of groups of gmos or of all gmos in all or part of their territory , on the basis of grounds related to environmental impacts or other legitimate factors such as socio - economic impacts , where those factors have not been properly addressed as part of the harmonised procedures provided for in part c of directive 2001 / 18 / ec and regulation no 1829 / 2003 , or to persisting scientific uncertainty . those measures should be in conformity with union law .


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


### in directive 2001 / 18 / ec , the following articles are inserted : ### directive 2001 / 18 / ec is amended as follows : ‘ article - 1 the cultivation and marketing of genetically modified organisms shall be prohibited throughout the territory of the european union . ’


### no later than 4 years after… , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and to the council regarding the use made by member states of this directive including the effectiveness of the provisions enabling member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos in all or part of their territory and the smooth functioning of the internal market . that report may be accompanied by any legislative proposals the commission considers appropriate . the commission shall also report on the progress towards giving normative status to the strengthened 2010 authority guidance on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants . _______________ oj : please insert the date of entry into force of this directive . ### no later than 4 years after… , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and to the council regarding the use made by member states of this directive including the effectiveness of the provisions enabling member states to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of gmos in all or part of their territory and the smooth functioning of the internal market . that report may be accompanied by any legislative proposals the commission considers appropriate . during this period the commission shall also give normative status to the strengthened 2010 authority guidance on the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified plants . ______________ oj : please insert the date of entry into force of this directive .


### for the purposes of an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent / authorisation of a gmo under paragraphs 5 and 6 , and on condition that under paragraph 5 the consent / authorisation - holder explicitly or tacitly agrees to the request of the member state : ### for the purposes of an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent / authorisation of a gmo under paragraph 6 :


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


### where the notifier / applicant opposes the adjustment of the geographical scope of its notification / application corresponding to a request made by a member state in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article , that member state may adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that gmo in all or part of its territory once authorised in accordance with part c of this directive or with regulation no 1829 / 2003 , provided that such measures are in conformity with union law , reasoned , proportional and non - discriminatory and , in addition , are based on compelling grounds such as those related to : ### without prejudice to paragraph 1 of this article , a member state may adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that gmo in all or part of its territory once authorised in accordance with part c of this directive or with regulation no 1829 / 2003 . those measures , which member states may adopt at their discretion , may be related to environmental or agricultural policy objectives , or other compelling grounds such as town and country planning , land use , socio - economic impacts , coexistence and public policy .


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


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


### the broad membership of the general board of the esrb is a major asset . recent developments in the financial supervisory architecture of the union , and in particular the set - up of a banking union , are however not reflected in the composition of that general board . for that reason , the chair of the supervisory board of the ecb and the chair of the single resolution board should become members with voting rights of the general board of the esrb . corresponding adjustments should also be made to the steering committee and to the advisory technical committee , respectively . ### the broad membership of the general board of the esrb is a major asset . recent developments in the financial supervisory architecture of the union should be taken into account also regarding the composition of that general board .


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


### a party shall always be entitled to appear before the court or tribunal and be heard in person if that party so requests . ### a party shall always be entitled to either appear before the court or tribunal and be heard in person under the procedure set out in paragraph 1 or appear in person before the court or tribunal and be heard , if that party so requests , in a manner that must be specified in the request .


### this regulation shall apply to civil and commercial matters , whatever the nature of the court or tribunal , where the value of a claim does not exceed eur 10 , 000 at the time when the claim form is received by the court or tribunal with jurisdiction , excluding all interest , expenses and disbursements . it shall not extend , in particular , to revenue , customs or administrative matters or to the liability of the state for acts and omissions in the exercise of state authority . ### this regulation shall apply to civil and commercial matters , whatever the nature of the court or tribunal , where the value of a claim does not exceed eur 5 , 000 at the time when the claim form is received by the court or tribunal with jurisdiction , excluding all interest , expenses and disbursements . it shall not extend , in particular , to revenue , customs or administrative matters or to the liability of the state for acts and omissions in the exercise of state authority .


### the supplier shall be liable to the consumer for any economic damage to the digital environment of the consumer caused by a lack of conformity with the contract or a failure to supply the digital content . damages shall put the consumer as nearly as possible into the position in which the consumer would have been if the digital content had been duly supplied and been in conformity with the contract . ### the supplier shall be liable to the consumer for any economic damage to the consumer caused by a lack of conformity with the contract or a failure to supply the digital content . damages shall put the consumer as nearly as possible into the position in which the consumer would have been if the digital content had been duly supplied and been in conformity with the contract .


### the supplier shall take all measures which could be expected in order to refrain from the use of the counter - performance other than money which the consumer has provided in exchange for the digital content and any other data collected by the supplier in relation to the supply of the digital content including any content provided by the consumer with the exception of the content which has been generated jointly by the consumer and others who continue to make use of the content ; ### the supplier shall refrain from the use of personal data or any other data which the consumer has made available instead of a payment in money in exchange for the digital content and any other data collected by the supplier in relation to the supply of the digital content including any content provided by the consumer with the exception of the content which has been produced jointly by the consumer and others who continue to make use of the content . the supplier shall refrain from processing personal data for the mere purpose of allowing non - personal data and content to be linked to the consumer in order to be able to allow the consumer to retrieve it under point . the supplier shall comply with the obligations applicable under regulation 2016 / 679 ;


### the consumer may terminate the contract only if the lack of conformity with the contract impairs functionality , interoperability and other main performance features of the digital content such as its accessibility , continuity and security where required by article 6 paragraphs and . the burden of proof that the lack of conformity with the contract does not impair functionality , interoperability and other main performance features of the digital content shall be on the supplier . ### without prejudice to other legal grounds for terminating the contract , the consumer may terminate the contract if the lack of conformity with the contract impairs functionality , interoperability and other main performance features of the digital content such as its accessibility , continuity and security where required by article 6 and . the burden of proof that the lack of conformity with the contract does not impair functionality , interoperability and other main performance features of the digital content shall be on the supplier .


### ‘ reporting person’ means a natural or legal person who reports or discloses information on breaches acquired in the context of his or her work - related activities ; ### ‘ reporting person’ means a natural or legal person who reports or discloses information on breaches acquired in the context of his or her work - related activities and who is at risk of retribution ; that includes individuals who are outside the traditional employee - employer relationship , such as consultants , contractors , trainees , interns , volunteers , student workers , temporary workers and former employees ;


### persons having the status of worker , with the meaning of article 45 tfeu ; ### persons having the status of worker , with the meaning of article 45 tfeu , as well as persons having the status of civil servants ;


### each member state shall ensure that the conduct referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall be punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties . ### each member state shall ensure that the conduct referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall be punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties in full respect for fundamental rights .


### each member state shall ensure that the offences referred to in article 3 shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least four years , at least in serious cases . ### each member state shall ensure that the offences referred to in article 3 shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least four years , at least in serious cases , corresponding to the gravity of the offence .


### the digital innovation hubs may receive funding in the form of grants . ### the digital innovation hubs may receive funding in the form of grants from the member states .


### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . _________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final ) ### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open , transparent and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . _________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final )


### a preventive action plan containing the measures to be adopted to remove or mitigate the risks identified in the region , including risks of purely national dimension , in accordance with the risk assessment undertaken pursuant to article 6 and in accordance with article 8 ; and ### a sustainable preventive action plan containing the measures , including energy efficiency measures , to be adopted to remove or mitigate the risks identified in the region , including risks of purely national dimension , in accordance with the risk assessment undertaken pursuant to article 6 and in accordance with article 8 ; and


### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply of the union . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union from third countries . ### natural gas remains an essential component of the energy supply for few member states . a large proportion of such gas is imported into the union from third countries .


### in the event of a supply crisis , market players should be given sufficient opportunity to respond to the situation with market - based measures . where market measures have been exhausted and they are still insufficient , member states and their competent authorities should take measures to remove or mitigate the effects of the supply crisis . ### in the event of a supply crisis , national regulatory authorities should be given sufficient opportunity to respond to the situation . where market measures are still insufficient , member states and their competent authorities should take measures to remove or mitigate the effects of the supply crisis .


### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , in particular of their competent authorities , as well as the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , the entso for gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers . the commission shall , in consultation with the member states , decide on the composition of the group , ensuring it is fully representative . the commission shall chair the group . the group shall adopt its rules of procedure . ### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , in particular of their competent authorities , local and regional authorities , as well as the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , the entso for gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers . the commission shall , in consultation with the member states , decide on the composition of the group , ensuring it is fully representative . the commission shall chair the group . the group shall adopt its rules of procedure .


### demand - side measures , such as fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order , may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security , if they can be applied quickly and significantly reduce demand in response to a supply disruption . more should be done to promote efficient energy use , particularly where demand - side measures are needed . the environmental impact of any demand and supply - side measures proposed must be taken into account , with preference being given , as far as possible , to measures that have least impact on the environment . at the same time , security of supply and competitiveness aspects must be taken into account . ### demand - side measures , such as reducing heating and cooling demand in buildings by coordinated energy efficiency and demand response measures , fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order , have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security . more should be done to promote efficient energy use , particularly where demand - side measures are justified by analysis of the available cost - effective energy savings potential . the environmental impact of any demand and supply - side measures proposed must be taken into account , with preference being given to measures that have the least impact on the environment and on climate . while security of supply and competitiveness aspects must be taken into account , demand - side measures , as well as renewable energy sources , are understood to actively contribute to a long - term energy security of the eu .


### demand - side measures , such as fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order , may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security , if they can be applied quickly and significantly reduce demand in response to a supply disruption . more should be done to promote efficient energy use , particularly where demand - side measures are needed . the environmental impact of any demand and supply - side measures proposed must be taken into account , with preference being given , as far as possible , to measures that have least impact on the environment . at the same time , security of supply and competitiveness aspects must be taken into account . ### demand - side measures , such as reducing heating and cooling demand in buildings by coordinated energy efficiency measures , fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order , have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security . more should be done to promote efficient energy use , particularly where demand - side measures are needed . the environmental impact of any demand and supply - side measures proposed must be taken into account as a priority . environmental assessment of each new gas infrastructures must be conducted .


### an internal gas market that operates smoothly is the best guarantee of security of energy supply across the union and to reduce the exposure of individual member states to the harmful effects of supply disruptions . where a member state ' s security of supply is threatened , there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that member state may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other member states . to allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply , provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises , as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply . ### an internal gas market supervised by national regulatory authorities is the best guarantee of security of energy supply across the union and to reduce the exposure of individual member states to the harmful effects of supply disruptions . to allow the members states to cope with a shortage of supply , provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises , as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply .


### the competent authority shall identify the natural gas undertakings referred to in the first subparagraph and specify them in the preventive action plan . any new measures envisaged to ensure the supply standard shall comply with the procedure established in article 8 . ### the competent authority shall identify the natural gas and electricity undertakings referred to in the first subparagraph and specify them in the preventive action plan . any new measures envisaged to ensure the supply standard shall comply with the procedure established in article 8 .


### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , in particular of their competent authorities , as well as the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , the entso for gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers . the commission shall , in consultation with the member states , decide on the composition of the group , ensuring it is fully representative . the commission shall chair the group . the group shall adopt its rules of procedure . ### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , in particular of their competent authorities , as well as the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , the entso for gas and electricity and representative bodies of the industry concerned , and those of relevant customers and environmental protection authorities . the commission shall , in consultation with the member states , decide on the composition of the group , ensuring it is fully representative . the commission shall chair the group . the group shall adopt its rules of procedure .


### for the calculation of a member state’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state . this limit shall be reduced to 3 , 8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change . ### for the calculation of a member state’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state . this limit shall be reduced to 0 % in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . the contribution from food and feed crop - based biofuels and bioliquids produced from oil crops , including palm oil , shall be reduced to 0% no later than 2020 . member states may set a lower limits and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change .


### member states shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1 , and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market . ### the commission shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels , including electricity , that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in point of paragraph 1 . member states shall require fuel suppliers to enter in the database the total annual quantities of energy they supply to the transport sector as defined in denominator in point of paragraph 1 . suppliers of renewable energy in transport as defined in the numerator in point of paragraph 1 shall be required to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels , including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions , starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , but not to remove them . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the circular economy , the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels based on a lifecycle assessment of emissions , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity .


### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations . in accordance with state aid rules , member states should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations , and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations , in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where , after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations , member states would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity . ### biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings , as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources . for this reason , public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 5 mw , if needed , should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu . existing support schemes for biomass - based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations . in addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 5 mw should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations . in accordance with state aid rules , member states should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations , and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations , in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where , after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations , member states would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from low carbon fuels , which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and / or sale , supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process , to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and waste - based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process , to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and low carbon fossil fuels , which are generated from gases effluents produced as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and / or sale , and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article .


### since the objectives of this directive , namely to achieve at least 27% share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy by 2030 , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the scale of the action , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### since the objectives of this directive , namely to achieve at least 30 % share of energy from renewable sources in the union ' s gross final consumption of energy by 2030 , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the scale of the action , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### ‘ waste heat or cold’ means heat or cold which is generated as by - product in industrial or power generation installations and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system ; ### ‘ waste heat or cold’ means heat or cold which is generated as by - product in industrial installations or in tertiary sector and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system ;


### it is thus appropriate to establish a union binding target of at least 27% share of renewable energy . member states should define their contribution to the achievement of this target as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans through the governance process set out in regulation [ governance ] . ### it is thus appropriate to establish a union binding target of at least 45 % share of renewable energy , to be accompanied by national binding targets . member states should demonstrate their policies and measures for the achievement of this target as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans through the governance process set out in regulation [ governance ] .


### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix ; ### ‘ advanced biofuels’ are sustainable biofuels made of waste and residues as defined in existing eu legislation . 1a __________________ 1a “waste” as defined in article 3 in the waste framework directive and referred to in article 2 , second paragraph , in the existing renewable energy directive in the existing renewable energy directive


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix in order to add feedstocks , but not to remove them . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts a and b of annex ix . each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress and market developments , taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec and the cascading use principle , in compliance with the union sustainability criteria , supporting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues , while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues , delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels , taking into account displacement effects of other uses of the feedstocks concerned , and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity . if the feedstock concerned is used for higher - value non - energy products , is limited in availability and / or cannot be substituted by other feedstocks , it should not be incentivised for direct energy use .


### to ensure that , despite the growing demand for forest biomass , harvesting is carried out in a sustainable manner in forests where regeneration is ensured , that special attention is given to areas explicitly designated for the protection of biodiversity , landscapes and specific natural elements , that biodiversity resources are preserved and that carbon stocks are tracked , woody raw material should come only from forests that are harvested in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management developed under international forest processes such as forest europe and are implemented through national laws or the best management practices at the forest holding level . operators should take the appropriate steps in order to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass for the production of bioenergy . to that end , operators should put in place a risk - based approach . in this context , it is apporpriate for the commission to develop operational guidance on the verification of compliance with the risk based approach , following the consultation of the energy union governance committee , and the standing forestry committee established by council decision 89 / 367 / eec24 . __________________ 24 council decision 89 / 367 / eec of 29 may 1989 setting up a standing forestry committee . ### to ensure that harvesting is carried out in a sustainable manner in forests where regeneration is ensured , that special attention is given to areas explicitly designated for the protection of biodiversity , landscapes and specific natural elements , that biodiversity resources are preserved and that carbon stocks are tracked , woody raw material should come only from forests that are harvested in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management developed under international forest processes such as forest europe and are implemented through national laws or the best management practices at the forest holding level . operators should ensure that measures are taken to avoid and limit negative consequences of harvesting on the environment . to that end , operators should put in place a risk - based approach . in this context , it is appropriate for the commission to develop operational guidance on the verification of compliance with the risk based approach , following the consultation of the energy union governance committee , and the standing forestry committee established by council decision 89 / 367 / eec24 . __________________ 24 council decision 89 / 367 / eec of 29 may 1989 setting up a standing forestry committee .


### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets a binding union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets mandatory union and national targets for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures , and information and training , and access to the electricity grid for energy from renewable sources . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### to ensure that , despite the growing demand for forest biomass , harvesting is carried out in a sustainable manner in forests where regeneration is ensured , that special attention is given to areas explicitly designated for the protection of biodiversity , landscapes and specific natural elements , that biodiversity resources are preserved and that carbon stocks are tracked , woody raw material should come only from forests that are harvested in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management developed under international forest processes such as forest europe and are implemented through national laws or the best management practices at the forest holding level . operators should take the appropriate steps in order to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass for the production of bioenergy . to that end , operators should put in place a risk - based approach . in this context , it is apporpriate for the commission to develop operational guidance on the verification of compliance with the risk based approach , following the consultation of the energy union governance committee , and the standing forestry committee established by council decision 89 / 367 / eec24 . __________________ 24 council decision 89 / 367 / eec of 29 may 1989 setting up a standing forestry committee . ### to ensure that , despite the growing demand for forest biomass , harvesting is carried out in a sustainable manner in forests where regeneration is ensured , that special attention is given to areas explicitly designated for the protection of biodiversity , landscapes and specific natural elements , that biodiversity resources are preserved and that carbon stocks are tracked , woody raw material should come only from forests that are harvested in accordance with the principles of sustainable forest management developed under international forest processes such as forest europe and are implemented through national laws or the best management practices at the forest holding level , in addition to avoid unsustainable practices at a global level imports of biomass from third countries should be avoided . operators should take the appropriate steps in order to minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass for the production of bioenergy . to that end , operators should put in place a risk - based approach . in this context , it is appropriate for the commission to develop operational guidance on the verification of compliance with the risk based approach , following the consultation of the energy union governance committee , and the standing forestry committee established by council decision 89 / 367 / eec24 . __________________ 24 council decision 89 / 367 / eec of 29 may 1989 setting up a standing forestry committee .


### a representative of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions and a representative of the european agency for safety and health at work , ### a representative of the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions , a representative of the european agency for safety and health at work , and a representative of the european institute for gender equality ,


### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : ### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall offer a common understanding of undeclared work by means of adopting a clear definition of undeclared work to reflect the reality in labour and contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote equal integration in the labour market and social inclusion by :


### experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion may be invited on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is useful and / or necessary . ### experts with specific competence in a subject under discussion , or when the subject requires a gender mainstreamed approach , may be invited on a case - by - case basis to participate in the platform ' s or working group ' s deliberations if this is useful and / or necessary .


### in carrying out its tasks , the platform will make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . it will establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound and eu - osha . ### in carrying out its tasks , the platform will make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . it will establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound , eu - osha and eige .


### the platform can establish working groups to examine specific issues and should be able to rely on the expertise of professionals with specific competences . ### the platform can establish working groups to examine specific issues , such as targeted policies for workers in the informal sector who are young , elderly or female , as well as the causes of undeclared work , and should be able to rely on the expertise of professionals with specific competences .


### owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges , the space programme of the union has a strong international dimension . the commission should therefore be enabled to manage , on behalf of the union , and coordinate activities on the international scene on behalf of the union , in particular to defend the interests of the union and its member states in international fora , including in the area of frequencies , to promote the union ' s technology and industry , and to encourage cooperation in the field of training , bearing in mind the need to ensure the reciprocity of the rights and obligations of the parties . it is particularly important that the union be represented by the commission in the bodies of the international cospas - sarsat programme or in relevant sectoral un bodies including the food and agriculture organisation , as well as the world meteorological organisation . ### owing to its coverage and its potential to help resolve global challenges , the space programme of the union has a strong international dimension . for what concerns this programme , the commission should therefore be enabled to coordinate , on behalf of the union , activities related to the programme and its implementation , to promote the union ' s technology and industry , and to encourage cooperation in the field of training , bearing in mind the need to ensure the reciprocity of the rights and obligations of the parties .


### the commission shall manage the component of the programme where such management is not entrusted to another entity . ### the commission shall manage the component of the programme only where it will achieve the objectives of the component of the programme more effectively than by entrusting such management to another entity . in other cases , the commission shall delegate the management of the component of the programme to agency , european space agency or other entities , as referred to in article 32 .


### the commission shall manage the component of the programme where such management is not entrusted to another entity . ### the commission shall manage the component of the programme only where it will achieve the objectives of the component of the programme more effectively than by entrusting such management to another entity . in other cases , the commission shall delegate the management of the component of the programme to the agency , to the european space agency or to other entities referred to in article 32 .


### where appropriate , it shall ensure the coordination with activities carried out in the space sector at union , national and international level . it shall encourage cooperation between the member states and promote convergence of their technological capacities and developments in the space domain . ### where appropriate , working with the agency , the commission shall endeavour the coordination of the programme with activities carried out in the space sector at union , national and international partners .


### to that end , the commission shall ensure that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , it shall determine , by means of implementing acts , for each component of the programme , the general security requirements . in doing so , the commission shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 . ### to that end , the commission and the agency shall ensure , in consultation with end users in member states and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the programme , that a risk and threat analysis is performed for each programme ' s component . based on that risk and threat analysis , the commission and the agency shall establish , in consultation with end users in member states and the relevant entities managing the implementation of a component of the programme for each such component of the programme , the high - level security requirements . in doing so , the commission and the agency shall take account of the impact of those requirements on the smooth functioning of that component , in particular in terms of cost , risk management and schedule , and shall ensure not to reduce the general level of security or undermine the functioning of the existing equipment based on that component . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 107 .


### for ssa / govsatcom : eur [ 0 , 5 ] billion . ### for govsatcom : eur [ 1 , 5 ] billion .


### the commission shall promote and ensure the uptake and use of the data and services provided by the programme ' s components in the public and private sectors , including by supporting appropriate development of those services and by fostering a stable long - term environment . it shall develop synergies between the applications of the various components of the programme . it shall ensure complementarity , consistency , synergies and links between the programme and other union actions and programmes . ### the commission shall ensure complementarity , consistency , synergies and links between the programme and other union actions and programmes .


### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the technical and operational specifications required for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those technical and operational specifications , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative . ### when necessary for the smooth functioning of the programme and the smooth provision of the services provided by the programme ' s components , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the high - level requirements including for security for the implementation of and evolution of those components and of the services they provide after having consulted users and all the other relevant stakeholders . when determining those high - level requirements , the commission shall avoid reducing the general security level and to meet a backward compatibility imperative .


### the commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the programme , including in the field of security . it shall , in accordance with this regulation , determine the priorities and long - term evolution of the programme and shall supervise its implementation , having due regard to its impact on other policies of the union . ### the commission shall have overall responsibility for the implementation of the programme , and the responsibility in the field of security for the components of the programme not entrusted to the agency pursuant to article 30 . it shall , in accordance with this regulation , determine the priorities and long - term evolution of the programme and shall supervise its implementation , having due regard to its impact on other policies of the union .


### support and reinforce the competitiveness , entrepreneurship , skills and capacity to innovate of legal and natural persons from the union active or wishing to become active in that sector , with particular regard to the position and needs of small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups . ### support and reinforce the competitiveness , entrepreneurship , skills and capacity to innovate of legal and natural persons from the union active or wishing to become active in that sector , with particular regard to the position and needs of small and medium - sized enterprises and start - ups and to the common interest to build and use expertise in various regions of the union .


### member states should have the possibility to use the above - mentioned amounts to continue implementing relocation by re - committing the amounts to the same action in the national programmes . in addition , it should be possible , duly justified in the revision of member states ' national programmes , to use this funding also to address other challenges in the area of migration and asylum , in line with the asylum , migration and integration fund regulation . member states ' needs in these areas remain significant . re - commitments of the above - mentioned amounts to the same action , or their transfer to other actions under the national programme should be possible only once and with the approval of the commission . ### member states should have the possibility to use the above - mentioned amounts to continue implementing relocation by re - committing the amounts to relocation of both applicants and beneficiaries of international protection in the national programmes . in addition , it should be possible to use this funding also for resettlement and other ad - hoc humanitarian admission , in line with article 7 of the asylum , migration and integration fund regulation . asylum seekers’ needs for both relocation within the eu and resettlement to the eu remain significant .


### the target group eligible for relocation should be expanded to give more flexibility to member states in carrying out relocations . ### the target group eligible for relocation as well as the countries from where relocation takes place should be expanded to give more flexibility to member states in carrying out relocations . priority should be given to the relocation of unaccompanied minors , other vulnerable applicants and family members of beneficiaries of international protection , independent of their nationality .


### the report on income tax information shall be made accessible to the public on the date of its publication on the website of the branch or on the website of an affiliated undertaking . ### the report on income tax information shall be published , by six months after the closure of accounts for the tax year in question , in a common template available in an open data format and made accessible to the public on the date of its publication on the website of the branch or on the website of an affiliated undertaking . on the same date , the undertaking shall also file the report in a public registry managed by the tax authority of the member state applying the rules laid down in the first subparagraph of this paragraph .


### enhanced public scrutiny of corporate income taxes borne by multinational undertakings carrying out activities in the union is an essential element to further foster corporate responsibility , to contribute to the welfare through taxes , to promote fairer tax competition within the union through a better informed public debate and to restore public trust in the fairness of the national tax systems . such public scrutiny can be achieved by means of a report on income tax information , irrespective of where the ultimate parent undertaking of the multinational group is established . ### tax policy plays a central role in the redistribution of wealth . enhanced public scrutiny of corporate income taxes borne by multinational undertakings carrying out activities in the european union member states is an essential element to put pressure on those undertakings not to evade their obligations to society in the field of taxation . such public scrutiny can be achieved by means of a report on income tax information , irrespective of where the ultimate parent undertaking of the multinational group is established .


### the risk factors featured in a prospectus shall be limited to risks which are specific to the issuer and / or the securities and are material for taking an informed investment decision , as corroborated by the content of the registration document and the securities note . they shall be allocated across a maximum of three distinct categories which shall differentiate them by their relative materiality based on the issuer ' s assessment of the probability of their occurrence and the expected magnitude of their negative impact . ### the risk factors featured in a prospectus shall be limited to risks which are specific to the issuer and / or the securities and are material for taking an informed investment decision , as corroborated by the content of the registration document and the securities note .


### the total consideration of the offer is less than a monetary amount calculated over a period of 12 months , which shall not exceed eur 10 000 000 . ### the total consideration of the offer is less than a monetary amount calculated over a period of 12 months , which shall not exceed eur 5 000 000 .


### disclosure of information in case of offers of securities to the public or admission of securities to trading on a regulated market is vital to protect investors by removing asymmetries of information between them and issuers . harmonising this disclosure allows for the establishment of a cross - border passport mechanism which facilitates the effective functioning of the internal market in a wide variety of securities . ### disclosure of information in case of offers of securities to the public or admission of securities to trading on a regulated market is vital to protect investors by removing asymmetries of information between them and issuers .


### the risk factors featured in a prospectus shall be limited to risks which are specific to the issuer and / or the securities and are material for taking an informed investment decision , as corroborated by the content of the registration document and the securities note . they shall be allocated across a maximum of three distinct categories which shall differentiate them by their relative materiality based on the issuer ' s assessment of the probability of their occurrence and the expected magnitude of their negative impact . ### the risk factors featured in a prospectus include all risks which are specific to the issuer and the securities and are material for taking an informed investment decision , as corroborated by the content of the registration document and the securities note .


### the responsible importer of the minerals or metals within the scope of this regulation shall : ### each operator shall , in accordance with the oecd due diligence guidance , identify and assess the risks in its resources supply chain in&#160 ; accordance with article 4 , and :