### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community and the society as a whole while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities which have european and international added value and a transnational dimension , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and training , youth work , employment , social inclusion , equality and anti - discrimination , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , civic agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , youth assistance , disabilities , solidarity between generations , reception and integration of third - country nationals , including asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity of general interest within the structures of non - profit organisations aimed at addressing societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and informal learning gender equality , social entrepreneurship , intercultural dialogue , social inclusion , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention preparedness and recovery , social farming and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , in particular migrants and asylum seekers , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; this activity is characterised by fixed period , clear objectives , contents , tasks , structure and framework ; appropriate financial support , and legal and social protection shall be provided ;


### where the duration of the exemptions referred to in paragraph 1 exceeds eight consecutive months or where a member state has granted the same exemptions repetitively and their total duration exceeds eight months , the agency shall assess whether the conditions of paragraph 1 have been met and issue , within three months from the date of the reception of the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , a recommendation to the commission as regards the outcome of that assessment . the agency shall include that recommendation in the repository established under article 63 . ### where the duration of the exemptions referred to in paragraph 1 exceeds two consecutive months or where a member state has granted the same exemptions repetitively and their total duration exceeds two months , the agency shall assess whether the conditions of paragraph 1 have been met and issue , within three months from the date of the reception of the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , a recommendation to the commission as regards the outcome of that assessment . the agency shall include that recommendation in the repository established under article 63 .


### the commission shall forward the evaluation findings together with its conclusions , to the european parliament , the council and the management board . the findings of the evaluation shall be made public . ### the commission shall forward the evaluation findings together with its conclusions , to the european parliament , the council and the management board . the findings of the evaluation and the recommendations shall be made public .


### the agency may grant exemptions to any legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate in the situations and subject to the conditions set out in article 60 . in such a case , the agency shall immediately notify the commission and the member states , through the repository established under article 63 , of the exemptions granted , the reasons for granting them and , where applicable , the necessary mitigation measures applied . where the duration of an exemption exceeds eight consecutive months or where the agency has granted the same exemption repetitively and their total duration exceeds eight months , the commission shall assess whether those conditions have been met , and where it considers that this is not the case , it shall adopt an implementing decision to that effect , which shall be published in the official journal of the european union and entered into the repository established under article 63 . the agency shall immediately revoke the exemption upon the notification of that implementing decision . ### the agency may grant exemptions to any legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate in the situations and subject to the conditions set out in article 60 . when these exemptions go beyond the specific competencies of the agency defined in art . 66 paragraphs 1 and 2 , the agency shall immediately notify the commission and the member states , through the repository established under article 63 , of the exemptions granted , the reasons for granting them and , where applicable , the necessary mitigation measures applied . when these exemptions go beyond the specific competencies of the agency defined in art . 66 paragraphs 1 and 2 and where the duration of an exemption exceeds two consecutive months or where the agency has granted the same exemption repetitively and their total duration exceeds two months , the commission shall assess whether those conditions have been met , and where it considers that this is not the case , it shall adopt an implementing decision to that effect , which shall be published in the official journal of the european union and entered into the repository established under article 63 . the agency shall immediately revoke the exemption upon the notification of that implementing decision .


### the agency shall react without undue delay to an urgent safety problem falling within the scope of this regulation by determining corrective action to be taken by national competent authorities or legal and natural persons subject to the provisions of this regulation and by disseminating related information to those national competent authorities and persons , including directives or recommendations , where this is necessary to safeguard the objectives set out in article 1 . ### the agency shall react without undue delay to an urgent safety problem falling within the scope of this regulation and its area of competence by determining corrective action to be taken by national competent authorities or legal and natural persons subject to the provisions of this regulation to safeguard the objectives set out in article 1 . the agency shall disseminate information on the corrective action to those national competent authorities and to those persons for which it is the competent authority .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### where the agency considers and demonstrates that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , and demonstrates that it has the necessary resources to do so , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer , including the stakeholders concerned , shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised .


### the agency or a member state , as applicable , shall only agree to the transfer of responsibilities referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 when it is satisfied that it can effectively exercise the transferred responsibility in compliance with this regulation and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof . ### the agency or a member state , as applicable , shall only agree to the transfer of responsibilities referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 when it is satisfied and demonstrates that it can effectively exercise the transferred responsibility in compliance with this regulation and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof , and has the necessary resources to do so .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 , article 18 , article 25 , article 28 , article 34 , article 39 , article 44 , article 47 , article 50 , article 51 , article 52 , article 72 and article 115 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 2 , article 18 , article 25 , article 28 , article 34 , article 39 , article 44 , article 47 , article 50 , article 51 , article 52 , article 72 and article 115 shall be conferred on the commission following approval by the agency and experts on the management board to ensure appropriate use of delegated acts . this power shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time .


### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , , and . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body . ### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , including trade union and civil society representatives , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields covered by the regulation . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### the agency shall determine , in consultation with the member states concerned , whether it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , and if it is best placed to exercise such responsibilities in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof . if the agency determines that it should take on this responsibility it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised .


### not later than [ five years after the date referred to in article 127 &#8211 ; op please insert the exact date ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall commission an evaluation in compliance with the commission guidelines to assess the agency ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . ### not later than [ five years after the date referred to in article 127 &#8211 ; op please insert the exact date ] , and every five years thereafter , the management board shall commission an independent external evaluation in compliance with the commission guidelines to assess the implementation of this regulation . the evaluation shall , in particular , examine how effectively the agency is fulfilling its mission and address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . the evaluation shall take into account the views of stakeholders at both european and national level .


### the amount of the fines shall not exceed 4 % of the annual income or turnover of the legal or natural person concerned . the amount of the periodic penalty shall not exceed 2 . 5 % of the average daily income or turnover of the legal or natural person concerned . ### the amount of the fines shall not exceed 4 % of the annual income or turnover achieved by the legal or natural person concerned through the activities concerned by the violation . the amount of the periodic penalty shall not exceed 2 . 5 % of the average daily income or turnover of the natural or legal person concerned .


### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve stakeholders , including the eu social partners . ### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact and / or occupational health and safety of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve the eu social partners .


### however , this regulation shall not apply to occurrences and other safety - related information involving unmanned aircraft for which a certificate or declaration is not required pursuant to article 46 and of regulation yyyy / n [ ref . to new regulation ] , unless the occurrence or other safety - related information involving such unmanned aircraft resulted in a fatal or serious injury to a person or it involved aircraft other than unmanned aircraft . ### however , this regulation shall not apply to occurrences and other safety - related information involving unmanned aircraft for which a certificate or declaration is not required pursuant to article 46 and of regulation yyyy / n [ ref . to new regulation ] , unless the occurrence or other safety - related information involving such unmanned aircraft resulted or could have resulted in a fatal or serious injury to a person or it involved aircraft other than unmanned aircraft .


### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety or of efficiency for the persons subject to this regulation or for the authorities concerned , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request for amendment of the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means . ### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety or of efficiency for the persons subject to this regulation or for the authorities concerned , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request to grant a derogation from the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means .


### by [ five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 . ### by [ two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every year thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 .


### for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with article 14 . they may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year . ### for the purposes of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may , when they deem this to be necessary , submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year .


### in accordance with article 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this regulation based on scientific advice . the plan should be evaluated by . . . [ five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every five years thereafter . that period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation , and for regionalised measures to be adopted , implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery . it is also the minimum period required by scientific bodies . ### in accordance with article 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this regulation based on scientific advice . the plan should be evaluated by . . . [ three years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every three years thereafter .


### the objectives of the cfp are , inter alia , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . ### the objectives of the cfp are , inter alia , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management , while also contributing to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects .


### where the council takes into account a significant impact of recreational fisheries in the framework of the fishing opportunities for a certain stock , it should be able to set a tac for commercial catches which takes into account the volume of recreational catches and / or to adopt other measures restricting recreational fisheries such as bag limits and closure periods . ### where the council takes into account a significant impact of recreational fisheries in the framework of the fishing opportunities for a certain stock , it should be able to set a tac for recreational fisheries and / or to adopt other measures restricting recreational fisheries such as bag limits and closure periods . the european parliament resolution1 - a should be also be taken into consideration , proceeding as it does from the premise that the allocation of opportunities for recreational fishing must not mean a reduction in professional fishing opportunities or a sharing of scarce resources between the two , especially where small - scale artisanal fishing is concerned . _________________ 1 - a p8_ta - prov0243 – state of play of recreational fisheries in the eu .


### the objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , and in particular , reaching and maintaining msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits , promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and council directive 92 / 43 / eec . this plan should also specify details for the implementation of the landing obligation in union waters of the western waters for all stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### the objective of this plan should be to contribute to the sustainability of fishing activities , in keeping with the objectives of the cfp , and in particular , reaching and maintaining msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits , and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and council directive 92 / 43 / eec . this plan should also specify details for the implementation of the landing obligation in union waters of the western waters for all stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### in accordance with article 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this regulation based on scientific advice . the plan should be evaluated by . . . [ five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every five years thereafter . that period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation , and for regionalised measures to be adopted , implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery . it is also the minimum period required by scientific bodies . ### in accordance with article 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 provisions should be established for the periodical assessment by the commission of the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of this regulation based on scientific advice . the plan should be evaluated by . . . [ two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every year thereafter . that period allows for the full implementation of the landing obligation , and for regionalised measures to be adopted , implemented and to show effects on the stocks and fishery . it will also help to reduce sharp variations in fishing opportunities , especially for small - scale artisanal fishing .


### the following conservation reference points to safeguard the full reproductive capacity of the stocks referred to in article 1 shall be requested from ices based on this plan : ### the following conservation reference points to safeguard the full reproductive capacity of the stocks referred to in article 1 shall be requested from the appropriate scientific bodies on the basis of this plan :


### the geographical scope of the multiannual plan should be based on the geographical distribution of stocks indicated in the latest scientific stock advice provided by ices . future changes to the geographical distribution of stocks as set out in the multiannual plan may be needed either due to improved scientific information or due to migration of stocks . therefore , the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts adjusting the geographical distribution of stocks set out in the multiannual plan if the scientific advice provided by ices indicates a change in the geographical distribution of the relevant stocks . ### the geographical scope of the multiannual plan should be based on the geographical distribution of stocks indicated in the latest scientific stock advice provided by ices . future changes to the geographical distribution of stocks as set out in the multiannual plan may be needed either due to improved scientific information or due to migration of stocks .


### a maximum amount of eur 30 000 000 000 under a general mandate , of which an amount of up to eur 1 400 000 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities ; ### a maximum amount of eur&#160 ; 30&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 under a general mandate , of which an amount of up to eur&#160 ; 2&#160 ; 500&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 is earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities ;


### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . __________________ 13 com 285 final . ### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . in its 2017 mobility package ‘ europe on the move’ , the commission envisaged a proposal for heavy - duty vehicle standards in the first half of 2018 . timely publishing of this proposal is crucial to agree the new standards within this mandate . __________________ 13 com 285 final .


### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork . ### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor , report and make publicly available or accessible to third parties data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the efficiency of powertrains and engine as well as the most relevant bodywork and components .


### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . ### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available free of charge and in a digitally searchable format . the data entries 1 , 21c , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 , and 40 specified in part b of annex i shall be provided by the commission or the european environmental agency , free of charge , within a short timeframe and in a digitally searchable format under request of third parties , meaning a party other than an oem or a type approval authority .


### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available with the exception of data entries 1 , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 and 40 specified in part b of annex i . ### the commission shall keep a central register for the data reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the register shall be publicly available , free of charge and in a digitally searchable format . the data entries 1 , 21c , 24 , 25 , 32 , 33 , 39 , and 40 specified in part b of annex i shall be available upon request to third parties1a , by the commission or the european environmental agency , free of charge , in a digitally searchable format and within a reasonable timeframe no longer than 6 weeks . __________________ 1a including regional and city administrations , ngos and research institutions


### information on a vehicle’s performance in terms of co2 emissions and fuel consumption should be made publicly available to enable all vehicle operators to take well - informed purchasing decisions . all vehicle manufacturers will be able to compare their vehicles’ performance with those of other makes . this will increase the incentives for innovation and therefore increase competitiveness . that information will also provide policy makers at union and member state level with a sound basis for developing policies to promote the uptake of more energy - efficient vehicles . it is therefore appropriate that the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined for each new heavy - duty vehicle pursuant to commission regulation [ … / … ] 15 [ opoce to include correct reference ] are monitored , reported to the commission and made available to the public . __________________ 15 commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 . ### information on a vehicle’s performance in terms of co2 emissions and fuel consumption should be made publicly available to enable all vehicle operators to take well - informed purchasing decisions . all vehicle manufacturers will be able to compare their vehicles’ performance with those of other makes . this will increase the incentives for innovation and therefore increase competitiveness . that information will also provide policy makers at union and member state level with a sound basis for developing policies to promote the uptake of more energy - efficient vehicles . making necessary information publicly available or available to third parties upon request will allow stakeholders to perform independent verification testing and conduct market research and comparison . this will increase the reliability of the vecto tool and spur innovation and competitiveness . it is therefore appropriate that the co2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined for each new heavy - duty vehicle pursuant to commission regulation [ … / … ] 15 [ opoce to include correct reference ] are monitored , reported to the commission and made available to the public . __________________ 15 commission regulation [ … / … ] implementing regulation no 595 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council as regards the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy - duty vehicles and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and commission regulation no 582 / 2011 .


### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork . ### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report and make publicly available in a digitally searchable format and free of charge the data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including the data on the efficiency of powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork and components .


### the commission may carry out its own verification of the quality of the data reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 . ### the commission shall carry out its own verification of the quality of the data , on a representative sample and on a regular basis , reported pursuant to articles 4 and 5 .


### the commission shall publish the total number of allowances in circulation each year , by 15 may of the subsequent year . the total number of allowances in circulation for year x shall be the cumulative number of allowances issued in the period since 1 january 2008 , including the number issued pursuant to article 13 of directive 2003 / 87 / ec in that period and entitlements to use international credits exercised by installations under the eu emission trading system in respect of emissions up to 31 december of year x , minus the cumulative tonnes of verified emissions from installations under the eu emission trading system between 1 january 2008 and 31 december of year x , any allowances cancelled in accordance with article 12 of directive 2003 / 87 / ec and the number of allowances in the reserve . no account shall be taken of emissions during the three - year period starting in 2005 and ending in 2007 and allowances issued in respect of those emissions . the first publication shall take place by 15 may 2017 . ### the commission shall publish the total number of allowances in circulation each year , by 15 may of the subsequent year . the total number of allowances in circulation for year x shall be the cumulative number of allowances issued in the period since 1 january 2008 , including the number issued pursuant to article 13 of directive 2003 / 87 / ec in that period and entitlements to use international credits exercised by installations under the eu emission trading system in respect of emissions up to 31 december of year x , minus the cumulative tonnes of verified emissions from installations under the eu emission trading system between 1 january 2008 and 31 december of year x , any allowances cancelled in accordance with article 12 of directive 2003 / 87 / ec and the number of allowances in the reserve . no account shall be taken of emissions during the three - year period starting in 2005 and ending in 2007 and allowances issued in respect of those emissions . the first publication shall take place by 15 may 2016 .


### in each year beginning in 2021 , a number of allowances equal to 12% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 , as published in may year x - 1 , shall be placed in the reserve , unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million . ### by 30 june of each year beginning in 2017 , a number of allowances equal to 33% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 , as published in may year x , minus 833 million shall be placed in the reserve .


### ' 3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used for one or more of the following : ' ### in article 10 , the introductory wording of the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' 3 . member states shall use the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , primarily for the compensation of indirect costs passed on in electricity prices , and for one or more of the following : '


### in each year beginning in 2021 , a number of allowances equal to 12% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 2 , as published in year x - 1 , shall be placed in the reserve , unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million . ### in each year beginning in 2021 , a number of allowances equal to 12% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x - 1 , as published in may year x , shall be placed in the reserve , unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million .


### ' 3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used for one or more of the following : ' ### in article 10 , the introductory wording of the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : ' 3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used for one or more of the following : '


### the day - to - day administration of eurojust ; ### the day - to - day administration of eurojust and staff management ;


### olaf may carry out investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in regulation no 1073 / 1999 and council regulation no 2185 / 9622 with a view to establishing whether there have been any irregularities affecting the financial interests of the union in connection with expenditure funded by eurojust . __________________ 22 oj l 292 , 15 . 11 . 1996 , p . 2 . ### olaf may carry out investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in regulation 883 / 2013 and council regulation no 2185 / 9622 with a view to establishing whether there have been any irregularities affecting the financial interests of the union in connection with expenditure funded by eurojust . __________________ 22 oj l 292 , 15 . 11 . 1996 , p . 2 .


### the term of office of the administrative director shall be five years . by the end of this period , the commission shall undertake an assessment which takes into account an evaluation of the performance of the administrative director . ### the term of office of the administrative director shall be four years . by the end of this period , the executive board shall undertake an assessment which takes into account an evaluation of the performance of the administrative director .


### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , its competence shall not include the crimes for which the european public prosecutor ' s office is competent . ### eurojust ' s competence shall cover the forms of crime listed in annex 1 . however , with regard to the forms of crime affecting the union ' s financial interests , eurojust remains fully competent only for those member states not participating in the european public prosecutor ' s office . in addition , for those member states participating in the european public prosecutor ' s office , eurojust shall still be able to support national authorities when they are investigating and prosecuting these forms of crime in accordance with the regulation establishing the european public prosecutor ' s office .


### the administrative director shall be appointed by the college from a list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . for the purpose of concluding the contract of the administrative director , eurojust shall be represented by the president of the college . ### the administrative director shall be appointed by the college on the grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as relevant competence and experience , from a list of candidates proposed by the executive board , following an open and transparent selection procedure , in accordance with the rules of procedure of eurojust . for the purpose of concluding the contract of the administrative director , eurojust shall be represented by the president of the college . before being appointed , the candidate selected by the college shall answer questions from the members of the committee on civil liberties , justice and home affairs and the committee on budgetary control of the european parliament .


### in order to facilitate combating fraud , corruption and other unlawful activities under regulation no 1073 / 1999 , within six months from the entry into force of this regulation , it shall accede to the interinstitutional agreement of 25 may 1999 concerning internal investigations by the european anti - fraud office and adopt the appropriate provisions applicable to all the employees of eurojust using the template set out in the annex to that agreement . ### in order to facilitate combating fraud , corruption and other unlawful activities under regulation 883 / 2013 within six months from the entry into force of this regulation , eurojust shall accede to the interinstitutional agreement of 25 may 1999 concerning internal investigations by the european anti - fraud office and adopt the appropriate provisions applicable to all the employees of eurojust using the template set out in the annex to that agreement .


### the college , acting on a proposal from the commission which takes into account the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 , may extend once the term of office of the administrative director for no more than five years . ### the college , acting on a proposal from the executive board which takes into account the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 , may extend once the term of office of the administrative director for no more than four years .


### eurojust should be able to exchange personal data with other union bodies to the extent necessary for the accomplishment of its tasks . ### eurojust should be able to exchange personal data with other union bodies to the extent necessary for the accomplishment of its tasks with full respect for the protection of privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms .


### order investigative measures ; ### issue and execute any mutual assistance or mutual recognition request ;


### olaf may contribute to eurojust ' s coordination work regarding the protection of the financial interests of the union , in accordance with its mandate under regulation of the european parliament and of the council no . . . / 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . ### olaf shall contribute to eurojust ' s coordination work regarding the protection of the financial interests of the union , in accordance with its mandate under regulation of the european parliament and of the council no 883 / 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 .


### regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 may 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office 16 should apply to eurojust . _________________ 16 oj l 136 , 31 . 5 . 1999 , p . 1 . ### co - operation between the european anti - fraud office and eurojust should be governed by article 14 of regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council concerning investigations conducted by olaf ;


### the administrative director shall be appointed by the college from a list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure . for the purpose of concluding the contract of the administrative director , eurojust shall be represented by the president of the college . ### the administrative director shall be appointed by the college from a list of candidates proposed by the executive board , following an open and transparent selection procedure . in accordance with the rules of procedure of eurojust . for the purpose of concluding the contract of the administrative director , eurojust shall be represented by the president of the college .


### eurojust may process only the personal data listed in point 2 of annex 2 , on persons who , under the national legislation of the member states concerned , are regarded as witnesses or victims in a criminal investigation or prosecution regarding one or more of the types of crime and the offences referred to in article 3 , or persons under the age of 18 . the processing of such personal data may only take place if it is strictly necessary for the achievement of the expressly stated task of eurojust , within the framework of its competence and in order to carry out its operational functions . ### eurojust may process only the personal data listed in point 2 of annex 2 , on persons who , under the national legislation of the member states concerned , are regarded as witnesses or victims in a criminal investigation or prosecution regarding one or more of the types of crime and the offences referred to in article 3 , or persons under the age of 18 . the processing of such personal data may only take place if it is strictly necessary for the achievement of the expressly stated task of eurojust , within the framework of its competence and in order to carry out its operational functions . the protection of privacy , as well as the fundamental rights and freedoms shall be fully respected .


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , particularly in smes , operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at nuts 2 level . ### the cessation of activity of more than 100 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , particularly in smes , operating in the same or different economic sectors defined at nace revision 2 division level and located in the same region defined at nuts 2 level .


### the cessation of activity of more than 250 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , in an enterprise in a member state , including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers ; ### the cessation of activity of more than 100 displaced workers or self - employed persons , over a reference period of four months , in an enterprise in a member state , including where that cessation applies in its suppliers or downstream producers ;


### occupational exposure limit values are part of risk management under directive 2004 / 37 / ec . compliance with those limit values is without prejudice to other obligations of employers pursuant to directive 2004 / 37 / ec , such as the reduction of the use of carcinogens and mutagens at the workplace , the prevention or reduction of workers’ exposure to carcinogens or mutagens and the measures which should be implemented to that effect . those measures should include , as far as it is technically possible , the replacement of the carcinogen or mutagen by a substance , mixture or process which is not dangerous or is less dangerous to workers’ health , the use of a closed system or other measures aiming to reduce the level of workers’ exposure . in that context , it is essential to take the precautionary principle into account where there are uncertainties . ### occupational exposure limit values are part of risk management under directive 2004 / 37 / ec . the limit values should be revised and updated regularly in accordance with the precautionary principle , the principle of the protection of workers and in light of the latest available scientific studies and technical data concerning carcinogens and mutagens . consideration should also be given to improving measurement techniques , risk management measures , and other relevant factors . compliance with those limit values is without prejudice to other obligations of employers pursuant to directive 2004 / 37 / ec , such as the reduction of the use of carcinogens and mutagens at the workplace , the prevention or reduction of workers’ exposure to carcinogens or mutagens and the measures which should be implemented to that effect . those measures should include , as far as it is technically possible , the replacement of the carcinogen or mutagen by a substance , mixture or process which is not dangerous or is less dangerous to workers’ health , the use of a closed system or other measures aiming to reduce the level of workers’ exposure . in that context , it is essential to take the precautionary principle into account where there are uncertainties .


### it is also necessary to consider other absorption pathways than inhalation of all carcinogens and mutagens , including the possibility of uptake through the skin , in order to ensure the best possible level of protection . amendments to annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec provided for in this directive constitute a further step in a longer term process initiated to update directive 2004 / 37 / ec . ### it is also necessary , in the light of scientific data , to consider other absorption pathways than inhalation of all carcinogens and mutagens , in view of observations regarding the possibility of uptake through the skin - concretely through skin notation , greater sensitivity of the skin or respiratory tracts and respiratory and skin sensitisation - in order to ensure the best possible level of protection . amendments to annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec provided for in this directive constitute a further step in a longer term process initiated to update directive 2004 / 37 / ec .


### this directive strengthens the protection of workers health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . transparency of such information should be further encouraged . ### this directive strengthens the level of protection of workers to improve their health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . measures to guarantee transparency as well as prevention and information campaigns at union level should be further encouraged .


### 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 .


### following the recommendations in the eu citizenship report 2013 , 35 there is a need to extend the minimum duration of export of unemployment benefits from three to six months in order to improve the opportunities for unemployed persons moving to another member state to look for work and their chances for reintegration into the labour market and to address skills mismatches across borders . __________________ 35 com 269 final . ### following the recommendations in the eu citizenship report 2013 , 35 there is a need to extend the duration of export of unemployment benefits until exhaustion of the rights acquired by the job seeker in order to improve the opportunities for unemployed persons moving to another member state to look for work and their chances for requalification and reintegration into the labour market and to address skills mismatches across borders . __________________ 35 com 269 final .


### in paragraph 1 the word &#8220 ; three&#8221 ; shall be replaced by &#8220 ; six&#8221 ; and the words &#8220 ; of three months up to a maximum of six months&#8221 ; shall be replaced by the words &#8220 ; of six months up to the end of the period of that person ' s entitlement to benefits&#8221 ; ; ### in paragraph 1 , point is replaced by the following : “ entitlement to unemployment benefits shall be maintained until their expiry ; ”


### 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 .


### 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 full respect and consistency with the regulatory powers provided for in the relevant union legislative acts and 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 specific additional requirements provided for in the relevant union legislation related to the union recognition of clearing systems established in third countries for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions .


### by 30 june 2018 and 30 june 2020 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this regulation . ; ### by 30 june 2018 and 30 june 2020 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report containing an independent evaluation of the application of this regulation , which includes an assessment whether the efsi is achieving its objectives in particular concerning the additionality of projects and its impact on social , economic and territorial cohesion , sustainable and inclusive economic development and quality job creation and employment ; whether maintaining the scheme for supporting investment is still warranted or if a smooth termination of the efsi , while preserving the eu guarantee for the operations already approved under this regulation , is to be ensured . ’


### 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 commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue which is to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of parties in relation to progress towards the global long - term goal and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the long - term objectives established in article 1 of this regulation . the commission shall also assess , with the aim of enhancing the union’s climate action , on the basis of an independent report drawn up by the european environmental agency , the appropriateness to amend this regulation or to submit other legislative proposals , or both , in order to ensure the compliance with the union ' s commitments under articles 3 , 4 and 14 of the paris agreement .


### this implementing act shall also specify , based on the percentages notified by member states under article 6 , the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under article 9 between 2021 and 2030 . if the sum of all member states ' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million , the quantities for each member state shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded . ### this delegated act shall also specify , based on the percentages notified by member states under article 6 , the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under article 9 between 2021 and 2030 . if the sum of all member states ' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 50 million , the quantities for each member state shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded .


### 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 :


### subject to the flexibilities provided for in articles 5 , 6 and 7 , to the adjustment pursuant to article 10 and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of article 7 of decision no 406 / 2009 / ec , each member state shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory , starting in 2020 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 , 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that member state in annex i to this regulation . ### subject to the flexibilities provided for in articles 5 , 6 and 7 , to the adjustment pursuant to article 10 and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of article 7 of decision no 406 / 2009 / ec , each member state shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory , starting in 2021 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 , 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that member state in annex i to this regulation . each member state shall also ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the limit set for each member state by 2020 in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec .


### this regulation lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of member states to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the union for the period from 2021 to 2030 , rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of member states ' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions . ### this regulation requires member states to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions referred to in article 2 by at least 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 . it lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of member states to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction to fulfil the union and the member states commitments under the paris agreement for the period from 2021 to 2030 , rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of member states ' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions .


### a member state may transfer up to 5% of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other member states . the receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030 . ### a member state may transfer up to 10% of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other member states . the receiving member state may use this quantity for compliance under article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030 .


### on 10 june 2016 the commission presented the proposal for the eu to ratify the paris agreement . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 . ### following the approval of the european parliament on 5 october 2016 , the european council ratified the paris agreement on 4 november 2016 , the same date on which it entered into force . the paris agreement aims at keeping the increase of global temperature to well below 2°c above pre - industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 , 5°c above pre - industrial levels . the union ' s commitment in the paris agreement to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 .


### this regulation lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of member states to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the union for the period from 2021 to 2030 , rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of member states ' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions . ### this regulation requires member states to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions referred to in article 2 by at least 30% in 2030 compared to 2005 . it lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of member states to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the union for the period from 2021 to 2030 , rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of member states ' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the end of the facilitative dialogue under the unfccc in 2018 , and by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 , 2040 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and assess its contribution to the long - term mitigation goals of the paris agreement , taking into account the latest scientific findings of the ipcc as well as the need to update this regulation in the light of the global stocktaking to enhance the union´s climate action . the report shall be accompanied , where appropriate , by legislative proposals .


### in 2027 and 2032 , if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a member state exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply : ### from 2020 , the commission shall evaluate once every two years whether the progress made by member states is sufficient to fulfil their obligations under this regulation . if a member state exceeds its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply :


### at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant . ### at union level , article 151 tfeu and the rights enshrined in the revised european social charter set the framework for the union ' s and member states ' strategies implementing the esf + . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the social value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , where relevant .


### 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 , such as the european union intellectual property office , the community plant variety office , the european chemicals agency , the european aviation safety agency , then by the general court . many of those appeals relating to cases in which an independent administrative authority has already been seized prior to the action before the general court 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 .


### as a global ocean actor and the world ' s fifth largest producer of seafood , the union has a strong responsibility to protect , conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources . preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population . it is also of socio - economic interest for the union : a sustainable blue economy boosts investments , jobs and growth , fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy . moreover , safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime , thereby addressing citizens ' security concerns . ### as a global ocean actor and the world ' s fifth largest producer of seafood , the union has a strong responsibility to protect , conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources . preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population . it is also of socio - economic interest for the union : a sustainable blue economy boosts investments , jobs and growth , fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy .


### the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the protection of species under directive 92 / 43 / eec , directive 2009 / 147 / ec , in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to article 8 of directive 92 / 43 / eec , and the protection of all species covered by the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora and / or included in the international union for conservation of nature red list .


### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . ### it is necessary to establish a european maritime and fisheries fund for the 2021 - 2027 period . that fund should aim to target funding from the union budget to support the common fisheries policy , the union ' s maritime policy and the union ' s international commitments in the field of ocean governance . such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries , the development and cohesion of coastal regions , job creation and the conservation of marine biological resources , for food security through the supply of seafood products , for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy , safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans .


### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo . such support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu and not through grants . ### the processing industry plays a role in the availability and quality of fishery and aquaculture products . it should be possible for the emff to support targeted investments in that industry , provided they contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cmo .


### the development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality of coastal and inland communities and economies . the emff should provide tools to foster such partnerships . for that purpose , support for community - led local development should be available under shared management . that approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries , aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy . clld strategies should 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 . every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy . ### the development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality and sustainability of the populations of coastal , island and inland communities and economies . the emff should provide tools to foster such partnerships . for that purpose , support for community - led local development should be available under shared management . that approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries , aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy . clld strategies should 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 . every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy .


### 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 , islands and outermost regions in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal and inshore 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 .


### 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 . [ … ] .


### food security relies on efficient and well - organised markets , which improve the transparency , stability , quality and diversity of the supply chain , as well as consumer information . for that purpose , it should be possible for the emff to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , in line with the objectives of regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 15 . in particular , support should be available for the creation of producer organisations , the implementation of production and marketing plans , the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence . _________________ 15 regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products , amending council regulations no 1184 / 2006 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulation no 104 / 2000 . ### food security relies on efficient and well - organised markets , which improve the transparency , stability , quality and diversity of the supply chain , as well as consumer information . for that purpose , it should be possible for the emff to support the marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , in line with the objectives of regulation no 1379 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council 15 . in particular , support should be available for the creation of producer organisations including , fishing cooperatives , small - scale producers , the implementation of production and marketing plans , the promotion of new market outlets and the development and dissemination of market intelligence .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible .


### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets ; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . those priorities should be pursued through shared , direct and indirect management . ### the emff should be based on four priorities : fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources ; contributing to food security in the union through socio - economically and environmentally sustainable fisheries and competitive and sustainable markets ; fostering prosperous coastal communities ; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans . activities , such as seabed mining , oil exploration or tidal and wave power , which damage non - industrial and small - scale fisheries and other key sectors for coastal communities economically , socially and environmentally , should not be financed under the blue economy framework .


### as a global ocean actor and the world ' s fifth largest producer of seafood , the union has a strong responsibility to protect , conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources . preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population . it is also of socio - economic interest for the union : a sustainable blue economy boosts investments , jobs and growth , fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy . moreover , safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime , thereby addressing citizens ' security concerns . ### as a global ocean actor with the largest maritime area in the world when including the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories , the union has become the world ' s fifth largest producer of seafood , the union has a strong responsibility to protect , conserve and sustainably use the oceans and their resources . preserving seas and oceans is indeed vital for a rapidly growing world population . it is also of socio - economic interest for the union : a sustainable blue economy boosts investments , jobs and growth , fosters research and innovation and contributes to energy security through ocean energy . moreover , safe and secure seas and oceans are essential for an efficient border control and for the global fight against maritime crime , thereby addressing citizens ' security concerns .


### 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 environmental objectives of the union with due regard to social cohesion . this contribution should be tracked through the application of union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports .


### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , productive investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible . however , in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through investeu , which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector . ### it should be possible for the emff to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture , including freshwater aquaculture , for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material , including by substantially increasing sustainable production and by fostering the acceptance of aquaculture by society . complex administrative procedures in some member states remain in place , such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures , which make it difficult for the sector to develop , to expand and to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products . support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . in particular , support for environmental sustainability , investments , innovation , acquisition of professional skills , improvement of working conditions , compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible . public health actions , aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible .


### the emff may support the collection , management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment , with a view to : ### the emff may also support the collection , management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment , with a view to :