### with a view to expediting the procedure for the verification and withdrawal of documents in case of fraud and error , it is necessary to strengthen the collaboration and the exchange of information between the issuing institution and the institution requesting a withdrawal . where there is doubt about the validity of a document or about the correctness of supporting evidence or where there is a difference of views between member states concerning the determination of the applicable legislation , it is in the interest of the member states and the persons concerned that the institutions concerned reach an agreement within a reasonable period of time . ### with a view to expediting the procedure for the verification , rectification and withdrawal of documents in case of fraud and error , it is necessary to strengthen the collaboration and the exchange of information between the issuing institution and the institution requesting a withdrawal . where there is doubt about the validity of a document or about the correctness of supporting evidence or where there is a difference of views between member states concerning the determination of the applicable legislation , it is in the interest of the member states and the persons concerned that the institutions concerned reach an agreement within a reasonable period of time . in the absence of a response within the specified deadline , the requesting institution should become competent to determine the legislation applicable .


### a person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a member state on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of directive 96 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 or sent by that employer to another member state to perform work on that employer ' s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that the anticipated duration of such work does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self - employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this article . __________________ 46 oj l 018 , 21 . 01 . 1997 p . 1 . ### a person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a member state on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted by that employer to another member state to perform work on that employer ' s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that : the anticipated or actual duration of such work does not exceed 6 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self - employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this article ; and for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the start of the activity as an employed person , the person concerned is already subject to the legislation of the member state in which his or her employer is established .


### a person who normally pursues an activity as a self - employed person in a member state who goes to pursue a similar activity in another member state shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that the anticipated duration of such activity does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not replacing another posted employed or self - employed person . . ### a person who normally pursues an activity as a self - employed person in a member state who goes to pursue a similar activity in another member state shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that : the anticipated or actual duration of such activity does not exceed six months and that the person is not replacing another posted employed or self - employed person , and for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the start of the activity , the person concerned has already been subject to the legislation of the member state in which he or she normally pursues his or her activity .


### article 61 is replaced by the following : ‘ article 61 special rules on aggregation of periods of insurance , employment or self - employment except in the cases referred to in article 65 , the application of article 6 shall be conditional on the person concerned having most recently completed a period of at least three months of insurance , employment , or self - employment in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed . 2 . where an unemployed person does not satisfy the conditions for the aggregation of periods in accordance with paragraph 1 because the total duration of his or her most recently completed periods of insurance , employment or self - employment in that member state is less than three months that person shall be entitled to unemployment benefits in accordance with the legislation of the member state where he or she had previously completed such periods under the conditions and subject to the limitations laid down in article 64a . . ’ ### deleted


### –the withdrawal of the document when its accuracy and validity is contested by the competent institution of the member state of employment . ### –the withdrawal of the document : –when its accuracy and validity is contested by the competent institution of the member state of employment . –when the issuing institution fails to respond within the specified deadline .


### the claims shall be paid to the liaison body of the creditor member state referred to in article 66 of the implementing regulation by the debtor institution within 18 months of the end of the month during which they were introduced to the liaison body of the debtor member state . this does not apply to the claims which the debtor institution has rejected for a relevant reason within that period . ### article 67 paragraph 5 is replaced by the following : 5 . the claims shall be paid to the liaison body of the creditor member state referred to in article 66 of the implementing regulation by the debtor institution within 12 months of the end of the month during which they were introduced to the liaison body of the debtor member state . this does not apply to the claims which the debtor institution has rejected for a relevant reason within that period .


### text proposed by the european central bank in order to address these issues , on 13 june 2017 the commission presented its legislative proposal to ensure financial stability and the safety and soundness of ccps that are of systemic relevance for financial markets across the union . in order to ensure that the eurosystem as central bank of issue for the euro can carry out the role envisaged by the legislative proposal , it is of utmost importance that it has the relevant powers under the treaty and the statute of the escb . in particular , the eurosystem should have regulatory powers to adopt binding assessments and require remedial action , in close cooperation with other union authorities . moreover , where necessary to protect the stability of the euro , the ecb should also have the regulatory powers to adopt additional requirements for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions . ### in order to address these issues , on 13 june 2017 the commission presented its legislative proposal to ensure financial stability and the safety and soundness of ccps that are of systemic relevance for financial markets across the union . in order to ensure that the eurosystem as central bank of issue for the euro can carry out the role envisaged by the legislative proposal , it is of utmost importance that it has the relevant powers under the treaty and the statute of the escb . in particular , the eurosystem should have regulatory powers to adopt binding assessments and require remedial action , in close cooperation with other union authorities . moreover , where necessary to protect the stability of the euro , the ecb should also have the regulatory powers to adopt additional requirements for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions , as public funds should not be used to solve the problem of too - big - to - fail institutions .


### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union’s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support . ### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and support strategic investments with strengthened additionality and with high social , environmental , territorial and economic added value , contributing to achieving union policy objectives , prioritizing the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion ; particular attention shall be paid to the outermost , less developed and transition regions , urban and rural areas facing particular social , economic and financial constraints , areas affected by industrial transition , high unemployment rates , and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic impairments , such as , the northernmost regions with very low population density and islands , cross border and mountain regions . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union’s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support investment in sustainable cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support .


### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of efsi support , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu guarantee granted under regulation 2015 / 1017 . ### the eib and the eif should ensure that the final beneficiaries , including smes , are informed of the existence of the various eu support instruments that may be used alone or in combination with efsi and provide assistance for choosing the most appropriate instrument or combination of instruments , so as to enhance the visibility of the eu support schemes .


### the eib and eif shall inform or shall oblige financial intermediaries to inform the final beneficiaries , including smes , of the existence of efsi support . ; ### the eib and eif shall inform or shall oblige financial intermediaries to inform the final beneficiaries , including smes , of the existence of the various eu support instruments that may be used alone or in combination with efsi and provide assistance for choosing the most appropriate instrument or combination of instruments . ;


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


### rules for classifying wine grape varieties by member states should be modified to include the wine grape varieties noah , othello , isabelle , jacquez , clinton and herbemont , previously excluded . to ensure that wine production in the union develops a higher resistance to diseases and that it uses vine varieties better adapted to changing climatic conditions , provision should be made allowing vitis labrusca varieties and varieties stemming from crosses between vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis to be planted for wine production in the union . ### rules for classifying wine grape varieties by member states should be modified to include the wine grape varieties noah , othello , isabelle , jacquez , clinton and herbemont , previously excluded . to ensure that wine production in the union develops a higher resistance to diseases and that it uses vine varieties better adapted to changing climatic conditions , provision should be made allowing vitis labrusca varieties and varieties stemming from crosses between vitis vinifera , vitis labrusca and other species of the genus vitis to be planted for wine production in the union . no provision should be made , however , for genetically modified varieties .


### a member state may transfer the part of its annual emission allocation for a given year that exceeds its greenhouse gas emissions for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to paragraphs 2 to 4 and article 6 , to other member states . a receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for that year or subsequently until 2030 . ### a member state may transfer the part of its annual emission allocation for a given year that exceeds its greenhouse gas emissions for that year , taking into account the use of flexibilities pursuant to paragraphs 2 to 4 and article 6 , to other member states . a receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for that year or subsequently until 2030 . such transfers shall be included in the european register referred to in article 11 .


### to the extent that a member state ' s emissions exceed its annual emission allocations for a given year , a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that : ### a&#160 ; quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from the combined accounting categories of managed cropland , managed grassland and managed wetlands referred to in article 2 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] may be taken into account for its compliance under article 9 of this regulation for that year , provided that :


### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public . ### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . the european register system shall be transparent and include all relevant information regarding the transfer of allowances between member states . this information shall be accessible to the public through a dedicated website hosted by the commission .


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


### draft by the court of justice it is , moreover , clear from the review undertaken by the court of justice and the general court that many appeals are brought in cases which have already been considered twice , initially by an independent administrative authority , then by the general court , and that many of those appeals are dismissed by the court of justice because they are patently unfounded , or on the ground that they are manifestly inadmissible . in order to enable the court of justice to concentrate on the cases that require its full attention , it is necessary , in the interests of the proper administration of justice , to introduce , for appeals relating to such cases , a mechanism whereby the court determines whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed . it would accordingly fall to the party challenging a decision of the general court in those cases first to convince the court of justice of the significance of the questions raised by its appeal with respect to the unity , consistency or development of union law . ### it is , moreover , clear from the review undertaken by the court of justice and the general court that many appeals are brought in cases which have already been considered twice , initially by an independent administrative authority , then by the general court , and that many of those appeals are dismissed by the court of justice because they are patently unfounded , or on the ground that they are manifestly inadmissible . in order to enable the court of justice to concentrate on the cases that require its full attention , it is necessary , in the interests of the proper administration of justice , to introduce , for appeals relating to such cases , a mechanism whereby the court determines whether an appeal should be allowed to proceed . it would accordingly fall to the party challenging a decision of the general court in those cases first to convince the court of justice of the significance of the questions raised by its appeal with respect to the unity , consistency , proper implementation or development of union law and its core principles and values .


### draft by the court of justice an appeal brought against a decision of the general court concerning a decision of a board of appeal of the european union intellectual property office , the community plant variety office , the european chemicals agency or the european aviation safety agency shall not proceed unless the court of justice first decides that it should be allowed to do so . ### an appeal brought against a decision of the general court concerning a decision of a board of appeal of the european union intellectual property office and the european aviation safety agency shall not proceed unless the court of justice first decides that it should be allowed to do so .


### draft by the court of justice the decision as to whether the appeal should be allowed to proceed shall be reasoned and published . ### the decision as to whether the appeal should be allowed to proceed or not proceed shall be sufficiently reasoned and published .


### the agency should be mainly financed from the general budget of the union , by fees and by voluntary contributions . in particular , the resources currently pooled by regulatory authorities for their cooperation at union level should continue to be available to the agency . the union budgetary procedure should remain applicable as far as any subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the union are concerned . moreover , the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by an independent external auditor in accordance with article 107 of commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 201333 . _________________ 33 commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 2013 of 30 september 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in article 208 of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council . ### the agency should be mainly financed from the general budget of the union , by fees and by voluntary contributions , without compromising the agency ' s neutrality or independence . in particular , the resources currently pooled by regulatory authorities for their cooperation at union level should continue to be available to the agency . the union budgetary procedure should remain applicable as far as any subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the union are concerned . moreover , the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by an independent external auditor in accordance with article 107 of commission delegated regulation no 1271 / 2013 . 33


### any voluntary contributions from the member states or from the regulatory authorities , under article 20 ; ### any voluntary contributions from the member states or from the regulatory authorities , under article 20 , without compromising the agency ' s neutrality or independence ;


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 42 , article 43 , article 91 , article 100 , article 173 , article 175 , article 188 , article 192 , article 194 , article 195 and article 349 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 13 , 42 , article 43 , article 91 , article 100 , article 173 , article 175 , article 188 , article 192 , article 194 , article 195 and article 349 thereof ,


### support under the emff should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . support should have a clear european added value . ### support under the emff should be used to safeguard and promote small - scale and island fisheries , flags , coastal communities including the islands and outermost regions , prioritising addressing sub - optimal investment in these regions and address market failures , in proportionate manner , and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . support should have a clear european added value with due regard to the community objectives of the common fisheries policy .


### support under the emff should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , and should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market . support should have a clear european added value . ### support under the emff should be used to address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , in a proportionate manner , contributing to increased incomes from fishing , to the promotion of jobs with rights in the sector , to guaranteed fair prices for producers , to enhanced added value from fishing , and to support for the development of related activities , up - and downstream from fishing .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should retain the same level as in the period 2014 - 2020 where an increase is not possible . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control , enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation , and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . for operations located in the outermost regions , the co - financing rate at 85% should not be decreased . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute to 30% of the overall financial envelope of the emff to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to enable the emff to contribute to the achievement of climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of the emff , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the emff should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the union . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports . ### the emff should contribute to the achievement of the socio - economic , human rights and environmental objectives of the union with due regard to regional and social cohesion . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union socio - economic , environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports .


### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . ### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge , so the emff should take steps to promote vocational training and career development , and to increase incomes and job security .


### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . ### the emff should aim to achieve the environmental , economic , social and employment objectives of the cfp , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long - term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies . in this regard fisheries dependent small offshore islands need to be especially recognised and supported in order to enable them to survive and prosper .


### support from the emff should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and to minimise the negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques . ### support from the emff should aim to achieve and maintain sustainable fishing based on the maximum sustainable yield and to minimise the negative impacts of unsustainable and harmful fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . that support should include innovation and investments in low - impact , climate resilient and low - carbon fishing practices and techniques .


### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , in order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation . ### the landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the cfp . it has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector , sometimes with an important financial and socio - economic cost . it should therefore be possible for the emff to enable aid for cessation of fishing activities in certain fisheries , particularly those affected by choke species , support innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation , with a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations , like investments in selective fishing gears , in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches . it should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design , development , monitoring , evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between member states , and for providing small - scale fishers with no quota adequate quota uplift to enable them to survive and prospering order to mitigate the ' choke species ' effect caused by the landing obligation .


### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed . ### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency , animal welfare and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , including setting up co - management structures for inshore fishing areas , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### under shared management , it should be possible for the emff to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems . for that purpose , support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter . support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that directive and , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec 12 , for the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 13 . under direct management , the emff should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy developed in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 16 january 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment . __________________ 11 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 12 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 13 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 14 com0028 . ### under shared management , 25% of the emff must be used to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems . for that purpose , support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter . support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that directive and , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to council directive 92 / 43 / eec 12 , for the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council 13 . under direct management , the emff should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the european strategy for plastics in a circular economy developed in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 16 january 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment . __________________ 11 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 12 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 13 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 14 com0028 .


### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices . ### fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition . however , the union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries . an important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the union with high quality standards and available at affordable prices supplying public institutions , such as hospitals or schools , with local small - scale fishing products and initiating training and awareness programmes in educational institutions on the importance of eating local fish .


### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : an agenda for the future of our oceans’17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49 . ### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : an agenda for the future of our oceans’17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . the commission should also call on member states to stop endorsing deep seabed prospecting and exploration authorisations in areas beyond their national jurisdiction and not to issue authorisations for deep seabed mining on their continental shelf , in addition to supporting the development of an international moratorium on commercial seabed mining licences until the effects of mining on the marine environment , biodiversity and human activities at sea have been sufficiently studied and researched and all potential risks are understood , as set out in articles 40 and 42 of the european parliament resolution of 16 january 2018 on international ocean governance : an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 sustainable development goals _________________ 17 join 49 .


### ‘ coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions , which encompass maritime safety , maritime security , maritime customs , prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling , connected maritime law enforcement , maritime border control , maritime surveillance , protection of the marine environment , search and rescue , accident and disaster response , fisheries control and other activities related to those functions ; ### ‘ coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions , which encompass maritime safety , maritime security , maritime customs , prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling , connected maritime law enforcement , maritime surveillance , protection of the marine environment , search and rescue , accident and disaster response , fisheries control and other activities related to those functions ;


### ‘ small - scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in article 2 of council regulation no 1967 / 200626 ; _________________ 26 council regulation no 1967 / 2006 of 21 december 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the mediterranean sea , amending regulation no 2847 / 93 and repealing regulation no 1626 / 94 . ### ‘ small - scale fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using the towed gear listed in table 3 annex i to commission regulation no 26 / 2004 of 30 december 2003 on the community fishing fleet register or , alternatively , those which stay at sea for a time not exceeding 24 hours and the fish from which is sold fresh . in the case of the local fleet of outermost regions and remote islands a maximum trip duration of 36 hours is permitted . for justified reasons based on local historical tradition , member states may propose to extend the definition of ‘ small scale fishing’ to fishing carried out by other vessels , as long as the gear used is highly selective and has little impact on the marine ecosystem ; )


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; ### contributing to food safety and security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ;


### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### priority 2 : contributing to food security in the union


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; ### contributing to food security and quality in the union through a supply of sustainably sourced fresh fish from fisheries or aquaculture ;


### contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ### contributing to food security in the union


### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; ### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous and economically and socially cohesive coastal communities ;


### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal and island communities


### enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ### fostering prosperous coastal communities


### support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv . ### support under the emff shall contribute to meeting the needs of both producers and consumers . support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 140 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the emff for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices . at least 25% of that amount shall be allocated to priority 1 as established in article 4 of this regulation .


### the compensation referred to in article 21 shall not exceed 50% of each of the allocations referred to in points , and of paragraph 2 . ### the compensation referred to in article 21 shall not exceed annually : eur 6 450 000 for the azores and madeira ; eur 8 700 000 for the canary islands ; eur 12 350 000 for the outermost french regions referred to in article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### member states shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable small - scale coastal fishing . this strategy shall be structured along the following sections , where applicable : ### member states shall prepare as part of their programme , and in due collaboration with the small - scale coastal , inshore , offshore and island&#160 ; fishing sectors , an action plan for small - scale , inshore and offshore&#160 ; fishing which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable fishing . this strategy shall be structured along the following sections , where applicable :


### natural disasters or environmental incidents , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state . ### prolonged unsafe weather conditions at sea that impacts a certain fishery , an official weather warning by the national meteorological service of a member state must be announced and in place , natural disasters or environmental incidents , as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant member state .


### all fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation . the competent authority shall satisfy itself that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the extraordinary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided . ### all fishing activities carried out by the vessels and fishers concerned shall be effectively suspended during the period concerned by the cessation . the competent authority shall ensure that the vessel concerned has stopped any fishing activities during the period concerned by the extraordinary cessation and that any overcompensation resulting from the use of the vessel for other purposes is avoided .


### compensations to fishers for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from the sea ; ### compensations to both commercial and recreational fishers or any non - governmental and civil society initiatives for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter at sea ;


### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . ### the emff shall support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it shall also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec .


### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products . ### the emff may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . it may also support actions promoting the marketing , the quality and the value added of fishery products , fostering the direct sale of small - scale fishery products and the creation of designations of origin and protected geographical indications in natura 2000 coastal areas with water quality a , for specific resources such as seaweeds , barnacles , sea urchins and razor clams , among others .


### marketing of fishery and aquaculture products ### marketing of fishery products


### the emff may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products . such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . ### the emff may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products . such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . objectives and measures referenced here in article 8 for aquaculture operators and producer organisations may also be undertaken by processors with the emff .


### the emff may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products . such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 . ### the emff may support investments in the processing of fishery products . such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in article 35 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 and further specified in regulation no 1379 / 2013 .


### for the purpose of emff support , the community - led local development strategies referred to in article 26 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy , capitalising on and strengthening environmental , cultural , social and human resources . ### for the purpose of emff support , the community - led local development strategies referred to in article 26 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] shall ensure that local communities exploit and benefit from small - scale fishing activities , strengthening environmental , cultural , social and human resources and promoting awareness of and value placed on fishery products in those communities .


### the emff shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the commission in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1379 / 2013 . ### the emff shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery products by the commission in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1379 / 2013 .


### the promotion of a sustainable , low carbon and climate resilient blue economy ; ### the promotion of sustainable , low carbon and climate resilient fisheries ;


### a pre - condition for granting the union ' s macro - financial assistance shall be that georgia respects effective democratic mechanisms &#8211 ; including a multi - party parliamentary system &#8211 ; and the rule of law , and guarantees respect for human rights . ### a pre - condition for granting the union ' s macro - financial assistance is that georgia respects effective democratic mechanisms &#8211 ; including a multi - party parliamentary system &#8211 ; and the rule of law , guarantees respect for human rights and , in this context , in accordance with the provisions of the association agreement , respects international social and environmental standards , in particular&#160 ; with regard to ensuring freedom of association , the right to collective bargaining and the elimination of discrimination in employment and professional life .


### to take a decision establishing an infringement of the prohibitions laid down in article 3 and require the buyer to terminate the prohibited trading practice . the authority may abstain from taking any such decision , if such decision would risk revealing the identity of a complainant or disclosing any other information in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests , provided that the complainant has identified that information in accordance with article 5 ; ### to take a decision establishing an infringement of the prohibitions laid down in article 3 and require the buyer to terminate the prohibited trading practice . the authority may abstain from taking any such decision , if such decision would risk revealing the identity of a complainant against its will or disclosing any other information in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests , provided that the complainant has identified that information in accordance with article 5 ;


### a number of amendments are to be made to regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council24 . in the interests of clarity , that regulation should be recast . _________________ 24 regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations . ### a number of amendments are to be made to regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council24 in order to provide improved protection for passengers and encourage increased rail travel , with due regard to articles 11 , 12 and 14 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in particular . in view of these amendments and in the interests of clarity , regulation 1371 / 2007 should therefore be recast . _________________ 24 regulation no 1371 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations .


### granting the same rights to rail passengers taking international and domestic journeys should raise the level of consumer protection in the union , ensure a level playing - field for railway undertakings and guarantee a uniform level of rights for passengers . ### granting the same rights to rail passengers taking international and domestic journeys should raise the level of passenger rights in the union , in particular as regards their access to information and compensation in case of delay or cancellation . passengers should receive as precise information as possible on their rights .


### users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding the service both before and during the journey . whenever possible , railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility . ### consumers’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding all available rail options and the service before , during and after the journey . railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators should provide that information in advance and in real - time . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility and should be available publicly .


### users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding the service both before and during the journey . whenever possible , railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible . that information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility . ### users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding the service both before and during the journey . whenever possible , railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible . that information should be provided , in any case , at least at the start of the journey and in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility .


### in the context of the sale of tickets for the transport of passengers , member states should take all necessary measures to prohibit discrimination on the basis of nationality or residence , regardless whether the passenger concerned is present , permanently or on a temporary basis , in another member state . those measures should cover all covert forms of discrimination which , by the application of other criteria , such as residence , physical or digital location , may have the same effect . in light of the development of online platforms selling passenger transport tickets , member states should pay special attention to ensuring that no discrimination occurs during the process of accessing online interfaces or purchasing tickets . however , transport schemes involving social tariffs should not be automatically precluded , provided that they are proportionate and independent of the nationality of the persons concerned . ### in the context of the sale of tickets for the transport of passengers , member states should take all necessary measures to prohibit discrimination on the basis of nationality or residence , regardless whether the passenger concerned is present , permanently or on a temporary basis , in another member state . those measures should cover all covert forms of discrimination which , by the application of other criteria , such as residence , physical or digital location , may have the same effect . in light of the development of online platforms selling passenger transport tickets , member states should pay special attention to ensuring that no discrimination occurs during the process of accessing online interfaces or purchasing tickets . however , transport schemes involving social tariffs should not be precluded , provided that they are independent of the nationality of the persons concerned .


### railway undertakings should facilitate the transfer of rail passengers from one operator to another by the provision of through - tickets , whenever possible . ### railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators should facilitate the transfer of rail passengers from one operator to another by the provision of through - tickets . they should clearly indicate when prices of through - tickets are substantially different from the prices of tickets bought separately . in issuing through - tickets they should take into account that there should be sufficient time for the passenger to transfer between one service and another .


### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board . in order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays , visual and audible systems should be used , as appropriate . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day . ### in the light of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens , rules for non - discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , whether caused by disability , age or any other factor , have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non - discrimination . inter alia , special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services , access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board , and also on delays or changes to departure and arrival times , by means of visual and audible systems in the reading or hearing language and which are easy to understand , including , as an information channel , mobile applications . persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges . staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , notably when providing assistance . to ensure equal travel conditions , such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day .


### railway undertakings should be obliged to be insured , or to make equivalent arrangements , for their liability to rail passengers in the event of accident . where member states set a maximum amount for compensatory damages in the event of death or personal injury to passengers , that amount should be at least equivalent to the amount set out in the civ uniform rules . ### railway undertakings should be obliged to be insured , or to make equivalent arrangements , for their liability to rail passengers in the event of accident . where member states set a maximum amount for compensatory damages in the event of death or personal injury to passengers , that amount should be at least equivalent to the amount set out in the civ uniform rules . member states should have the possibility to increase the amount for compensatory damages in the event of death or personal injury to passengers at any time .


### this regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport as regards the following : ### in order to provide for effective protection of passengers and encourage rail travel , this regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport as regards the following :


### this regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport as regards the following : ### this regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport to provide for effective protection of passengers and encourage rail travel as regards the following :


### non - discrimination against , and mandatory assistance for , persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility ; ### non - discrimination against , immediate , spontaneous and mandatory assistance by trained staff for , persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility ;


### ‘ missed connection’ means a situation where a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services ; ### ‘ missed connection’ means a situation where a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey or combined journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services ;


### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union . ### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators shall offer contract conditions and tariffs and shall sell tickets and through - tickets to the general public and accept reservations from passengers without direct or indirect discrimination in particular on the basis of the final passenger’s nationality , origin or residence , the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union . in addition , railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators shall not , within the range of means of payment accepted by them , apply , for reasons related to a passenger´s nationality , place of residence , the location of the payment account , the place of establishment of the payment service provider or the place of issue of the payment instrument within the union , different conditions for a payment transaction , where : the payment transaction is made through an electronic transaction by credit transfer , direct debit or a card - based payment instrument within the same payment brand and category ; authentication requirements are fulfilled pursuant to directive 2015 / 2366 ; and the payment transactions are in a currency that the railway undertaking , ticket vendor or tour operators accepts .


### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking or ticket vendor within the union . ### without prejudice to social tariffs , railway undertakings , tour operators or ticket vendors shall offer contract conditions and tariffs to the general public without direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of the final customer’s nationality or residence , or the place of establishment of the railway undertaking , tour operators or ticket vendor within the union .


### passengers shall be entitled to take bicycles on board the train , where appropriate for a reasonable fee . they shall keep their bicycles under supervision during the journey and ensure that no inconvenience or damage is caused to other passengers , mobility equipment , luggage or rail operations . the carriage of bicycles may be refused or restricted for safety or operational reasons , provided that railway undertakings , ticket vendors , tour operators and , where appropriate , station managers inform passengers of the conditions for such a refusal or restriction in accordance with regulation no 454 / 2011 . ### passengers shall be entitled to take bicycles on - board of the train , including on high speed , long distance and cross - border trains , where appropriate for a reasonable fee . all trains must include a well indicated designated space for the carriage of at least 8 assembled bicycles . railway undertakings shall comply with this requirement at the latest two years after the entry into force of this regulation . railway undertakings , ticket vendors , tour operators and , where appropriate , station managers shall inform passengers of the conditions for bicycles carriage on all services in accordance with regulation no 454 / 2011 .


### obligations towards passengers pursuant to this regulation may not be limited or waived , notably by a derogation or restrictive clause in the transport contract . ### obligations towards passengers pursuant to this regulation may not be limited or waived , notably by a derogation or restrictive clause in the transport contract . any contractual conditions which purport directly or indirectly to waive , derogate from or restrict the rights resulting from this regulation shall not be binding on the passenger .


### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services either permanently or temporarily . __________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services . ### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , and without delay including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and in good time before implementation , proposals to discontinue or substantially reduce services either permanently or temporarily , and shall ensure that those proposals are subject to meaningful and proper consultation with stakeholders before any implementation takes place . __________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services .


### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services either permanently or temporarily . _________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services . ### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , and without delay including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and in good time before implementation , proposals to discontinue or substantially reduce services either permanently or temporarily , and shall ensure that those proposals are subject to meaningful and proper consultation before any implementation takes place . _________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services .


### paragraph 1 also applies to passengers who hold a travel pass or season ticket . if they encounter recurrent delays or cancellations during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , they may request adequate compensation in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . these arrangements shall state the criteria for determining delay and for the calculation of the compensation . where delays of less than 60 minutes occur repeatedly during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , the delays shall be counted cumulatively and passengers shall be compensated in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . ### paragraph 1 also applies to passengers who hold a travel pass or season ticket . if they encounter recurrent delays or cancellations during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , they shall be entitled to adequate compensation in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements . these arrangements shall state the criteria for determining delay and for the calculation of the pro rata compensation in accordance with the assessment basis referred to in paragraph 1 . where delays of less than 45 minutes occur repeatedly during the period of validity of the travel pass or season ticket , the delays shall be counted cumulatively and passengers shall be compensated in accordance with the railway undertaking’s compensation arrangements .


### compensation for delay shall be calculated in relation to the full price which the passenger actually paid for the delayed service . where the transport contract is for a return journey , compensation for delay on either the outward or the return leg shall be calculated in relation to half of the price paid for the ticket . in the same way the price for a delayed service under any other form of transport contract allowing travelling several subsequent legs shall be calculated in proportion to the full price . ### compensation for cancellation or delay shall be calculated in relation to the full price which the passenger actually paid for the cancelled or delayed service . where the transport contract is for a return journey , compensation for cancellation or delay on either the outward or the return leg shall be calculated in relation to half of the price paid for the ticket . in the same way the price for a cancelled or delayed service under any other form of transport contract allowing travelling several subsequent legs shall be calculated in proportion to the full price .


### the passenger shall not have any right to compensation if he is informed of a delay before he buys a ticket , or if a delay due to continuation on a different service or re - routing remains below 60 minutes . ### passengers shall not have any right to compensation if they are informed of a delay before buying a ticket – unless the actual delay is more than 45 minutes longer than the delay announced , or if a delay due to continuation on a different service or re - routing remains below 45 minutes .


### railway undertakings and station managers shall , with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , establish , or shall have in place , non - discriminatory access rules for the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility including their personal assistants . the rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by an assistance dog in accordance with any relevant national rules . ### railway undertakings and station managers shall , with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , establish , or shall have in place , non - discriminatory rules for barrier - free and independent access for the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility . if independent mobility is not possible , it shall include their personal assistants . the rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by an assistance dog or an accompanying person , both free of charge , in accordance with any relevant national rules .


### upon request , &#160 ; a station manager , a railway undertaking , a ticket vendor or a tour operator shall provide persons&#160 ; with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with information&#160 ; , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in regulation no 454 / 2011 and directive xxx , on the accessibility of&#160 ; the station and associated facilities , rail services and on the access conditions of rolling stock in accordance with the access rules referred to in article 20 and shall inform persons&#160 ; with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility about facilities on board . ### upon request , a station manager , a railway undertaking , a ticket vendor or a tour operator shall provide persons&#160 ; with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with information , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in regulation no 454 / 2011 and directive xxx , on the accessibility of&#160 ; the station and associated facilities , rail services and on the access conditions of rolling stock in accordance with the access rules referred to in article 20 and shall inform persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility about facilities on board . that information shall also be made available on the website of the station manager or railway undertaking in an accessible manner .


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . any booking of assistance shall always be free of charge , irrespective of the method of communication used .


### in the absence of staff at a station , railway undertakings and station managers shall make all reasonable efforts to enable disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility to have access to travel by rail . ### in the absence of staff at a station , railway undertakings and station managers shall guarantee that there are no obstacles to prevent disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility from having access to travel by rail and that the information that those persons need to access the train is readily available and meets the accessibility requirements of directive xxx [ european accessibility act ] and regulation no 454 / 2011 .


### assistance shall be provided on condition that the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility presents him or herself at the designated point at a time stipulated by the railway undertaking or station manager providing such assistance . any time stipulated shall not be more than 60 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in . if no time is stipulated by which the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility is required to present him or herself , the person shall present him or herself at the designated point at least 30 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in . ### assistance shall be provided on condition that the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility presents themselves at the designated point at the time at which all passengers are asked to check in .


### all railway undertakings&#160 ; , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 10&#160 ; 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall&#160 ; each set up a complaint - handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this regulation&#160 ; in their respective field of responsibility . they shall make&#160 ; their contact details and working language widely known to passengers . ### all railway undertakings&#160 ; , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 10&#160 ; 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall&#160 ; each set up a complaint - handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this regulation&#160 ; in their respective field of responsibility . they shall make&#160 ; their contact details and working language widely known to passengers and the details of the complaints procedure , in particular by making available the forms or other documents required in each case .


### all railway undertakings , ticket vendors , station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall each set up a complaint - handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this regulation in their respective field of responsibility . they shall make their contact details and working language widely known to passengers . ### all railway undertakings , ticket vendors and tour operators , station managers and infrastructure managers of stations shall each set up a complaint - handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this regulation in their respective field of responsibility . they shall make the details of the complaint - handling procedure , their contact details and working language widely known to passengers . the complaint form shall be offered to passengers and shall be available in one or more languages that most passengers will understand .


### member states shall inform the commission of the body or bodies designated in accordance with this article and of its or their respective responsibilities . ### member states shall inform the commission of the body or bodies designated in accordance with this article and of its or their respective responsibilities and shall publish them in a suitable place on their website .


### the national enforcement bodies shall publish statistics on their activity , including on sanctions applied , every year , at the latest at the end of april of the following calendar year . ### the national enforcement bodies shall each year publish reports with statistics on their websites detailing the number and type of complaints that they have received , detailing the outcome of their enforcement actions , including the sanctions that they have applied . this shall be done for each year by no later than the first day of april of the succeeding year . in addition , these reports shall be made available on the website of the european union agency for railways .


### the national enforcement bodies shall publish statistics on their activity , including on sanctions applied , every year , at the latest at the end of april of the following calendar year . ### each year the national enforcement bodies shall publish reports with statistics on their websites detailing the number and type of complaints that they have received , and detailing the outcome of their enforcement actions , including the sanctions that they have applied . this shall be done for each year by no later than the first day of april of the succeeding year . in addition , those reports shall be made available on the website of the european union agency for railways .


### without prejudice to the rights of consumers to seek alternative redress pursuant to directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council32 , after having complained unsuccessfully to the railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station or infrastructure manager pursuant to article 28 , the passenger may complain to an enforcement body . enforcement bodies shall inform complainants about their right to complain to alternative dispute resolution bodies to seek individual redress . _________________ 32 directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2013 on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec . ### without prejudice to the rights of consumers to seek alternative redress pursuant to directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council32 , after having complained unsuccessfully to the railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station or infrastructure manager pursuant to article 28 , the passenger may complain to an enforcement body . enforcement bodies shall inform complainants about their right to complain to alternative dispute resolution bodies to seek individual redress . member states shall ensure that enforcement or complaint - handling bodies are recognised for the purposes of alternative redress schemes pursuant to directive 2013 / 11 / eu , and that where passengers seek alternative redress , the railway undertaking , ticket vendor , station or infrastructure manager concerned is required to participate and the outcome shall be binding on and effectively enforceable against them . _________________ 32 directive 2013 / 11 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2013 on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending regulation no 2006 / 2004 and directive 2009 / 22 / ec .


### any passenger may complain to the national enforcement body , or any other body designated by a member state for that purpose , about an alleged infringement of this regulation . ### any passenger may complain to the national enforcement body , or any other body designated by a member state for that purpose , about an alleged infringement of this regulation . complaints may also be made by organisations representing groups of passengers .


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall notify the commission of those rules and measures and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them . ### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive , and shall include , but not be limited to , a minimum fine or a percentage of the relevant undertaking or organisation ' s annual turnover , whichever is the higher . member states shall notify the commission of those rules and measures and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them .


### –availability of seats in smoking and non - smoking , first and second class as well as couchettes and sleeping carriages ### –availability of seats for all applicable fares in non - smoking , and , where applicable , smoking , first and second class as well as couchettes and sleeping carriages


### - availability of on - board services ### - availability of on - board services , including wifi and toilets


### - on - board services ### - on - board services , including wifi


### provision of useful information throughout the journey ; ### provision of useful information throughout the journey , including in relation to wifi and other on - board services ;


### member states may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures : ### before and during transport operations , by way of derogation from article 9 of directive 2014 / 67 / eu , member states may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures :


### the commission shall evaluate the implementation of this directive , in particular the impact of article 2 , by [ 3 years after the date for transposition of this directive ] and report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this directive . the report by the commission shall , if appropriate , be accompanied by a legislative proposal . ### the commission shall evaluate the implementation of this directive , in particular the impact of article 2 , &#160 ; by . . . &#160 ; [ three years after the date of entry into force of this directive ] and report to the parliament and the council on the application of this article . the report by the commission shall , if appropriate , be accompanied by a legislative proposal .