### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice . ### market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , globalised agricultural commodity markets , free trade agreements , and sanitary and phytosanitary crises , have all lead to episodes of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management and protection of farm incomes . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate tools for income savings in good years to cope with bad years , investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice .


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , these investments must be capped so as to maximise the number of beneficiaries .


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for productive and non - productive investments designed to improve resilience and diversification on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the adaptation to climate change of agriculture and agro - forestry , including access to farm land for small and medium - sized farmers , always preventing land grabbing , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . those investments should have a per - farm limit to prevent very large amounts being concentrated at small farms .


### in order to retain the essential union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not . ### in order to retain the common union - wide elements to ensure comparability between member state decisions , equal treatment between european farmers , without however limiting member states in reaching union objectives , a framework definition for ‘ agricultural area’ should be set out . the related framework definitions for ‘ arable land’ , ‘ permanent crops’ and ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set out in a broad way to allow member states to further specify definitions according to their local conditions and traditional practices . the framework definition for ‘ arable land’ should be laid down in a way that allows member states to cover different production forms , including system such as agroforestry and arable areas with shrubs and trees and that requires the inclusion of fallow land areas in order to ensure the decoupled nature of the interventions . the framework definition of ‘ permanent crops’ should include both areas actually used for production and not , as well as nurseries and short rotation coppice to be defined by member states . the framework definition of ‘ permanent grassland’ should be set in a way that allows member states to specify further criteria and allows them to include species other than grasses or other herbaceous forage that can be grazed , provide forage area for pollinators , or that may produce animal feed , whether used for actual production or not .


### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . support to the forestry sector shall be based on forest management plans , targeting planting forests native to member states and the practice of continuous cover ;


### except in the case of transfer by actual or anticipated inheritance , payment entitlements shall be transferred only to a genuine farmer . ### all transfers of entitlements , including transfer by actual or anticipated inheritance , payment entitlements shall only be made to a genuine farmer .


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can complement the economy and job potential for rural areas . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals .


### member states shall establish the legal framework governing the granting of union support to beneficiaries on the basis of the cap strategic plan and in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in this regulation and regulation [ hzr ] . ### the legal framework governing the granting of union support to beneficiaries on the basis of the cap strategic plan and in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in this regulation and regulation [ hzr ] shall be set at union level


### soil conservation , including the enhancement of soil carbon ; ### soil conservation and rebuilding soil fertility and structure , including the enhancement of soil carbon sequestration capabilities ;


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in broadband and connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , promoting public investment , social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . the cap currently contributes to the reduction of poverty and the creation of better jobs for farmers across the eu and should continue to do so . new rural value chains such as renewable energy , cooperative movements , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , eu funding can play a crucial role in providing access to finance and bolstering the sustainability of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for those coming from outside the locality , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes that are mandatory for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be aligned with mandatory environment objectives already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes should be regarded as ‘ entry - level schemes’ which should be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round some payment for small farmers . ### small farms remain a cornerstone of union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment , particularly so in disadvantaged and peripheral areas , and contribute to balanced territorial development . in order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts , member states should have the option of offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round sum payment for small farmers .


### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio - economy . ### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ;


### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . _________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) . ### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement or cessation of activity is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . without prejudice to the social responsibilities of the business community , it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . _________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) .


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated such that they do not represent a threat to the conservation status of those habitats ; ### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated ;


### technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species . ### technical measures should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the marine environment , stocks of fish and other species .


### when caught as bycatches , species referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea . ### species referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released back into the sea . for the purpose of monitoring and in line with article 25 of regulation 1380 / 2013 and commission implementing decision 2016 / 1251 , any such catches shall be recorded .


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to allow for the creation of real - time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species , they shall include the following elements : ### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to allow for the creation of real - time closures and moving on provisions with the aim of ensuring the protection of aggregations of juveniles or spawning fish or shellfish species or sensitive species , they shall include the following elements :


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall only be permitted if those assessments indicate that their use will not lead to negative impacts on animal welfare , sensitive habitats and non - target species .


### technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species . ### recreational fisheries has a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species , and should be regulated with set times and subject to controls .


### provide incentives to fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact through the allocation of fishing opportunities . ### provide incentives to fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact including through the allocation of fishing opportunities and using the support foreseen in article 4a .


### the creation of real - time closures in conjunction with moving - on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations . the conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations . ### the creation of real - time closures in conjunction with moving - on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations or sensitive species should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations . the conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations .


### the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited ; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted ; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans ; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to update the list of fish and shellfish for which directed fishing is prohibited ; to update the list of sensitive areas where fishing should be restricted ; to adopt technical measures as part of multiannual plans ; and to adopt technical measures as part of temporary discard plans . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and based on stecf assessment . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### the commission may require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 .


### bass bass ### 42 cm 36 cm


### to ensure the effectiveness of return and increase the added value of alerts on return , member states should enter alerts in sis in relation to all return decisions they issue to illegally staying third - country nationals in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . for this purpose , member states should enter an alert in sis also when decisions imposing or stating an obligation to return are issued in the situations described in article 2 of that directive , notably to third - country nationals who are subject to a refusal of entry in accordance with the schengen borders code , or who are apprehended or intercepted by the competent authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the external border of a member state and who have not subsequently obtained an authorisation or a right to stay in that member state , and to third - country nationals who are subject to return as a criminal law sanction or as a consequence of a criminal law sanction , according to national law , or who are the subject of extradition procedures . ### to ensure the effectiveness of return and increase the added value of alerts on return , member states should enter alerts in sis in relation to return decisions issued to illegally staying third - country nationals in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . for this purpose , member states should enter an alert in sis also when decisions imposing or stating an obligation to return are issued in the situations described in article 2 of that directive , notably to third - country nationals who are subject to a refusal of entry in accordance with the schengen borders code , or who are apprehended or intercepted by the competent authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the external border of a member state and who have not subsequently obtained an authorisation or a right to stay in that member state , and to third - country nationals who are subject to return as a criminal law sanction or as a consequence of a criminal law sanction , according to national law , or who are the subject of extradition procedures . for the purpose of this regulation , in order to reduce the administrative burden , member states should have the possibility not to enter data on third - country nationals subject to a return decision issued following a refusal of entry at the border or following an irregular border crossing when those third - country nationals are kept in detention until removal .


### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third - country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state , only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying - third country national in view of return . ### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information exchanged pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state only when the following conditions are satisfied : the data is only transferred or made available for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying third - country national in view of return ; the third - country national concerned has been informed that his or her personal information will be shared with the authorities of a third country ; no information regarding the fact that an illegally staying third - country national has made an application for international protection in a member state shall be disclosed to any third country , particularly where that country is also the applicant ' s country of origin . data processed in sis and the related supplementary information exchanged pursuant to this regulation shall not be made available to a third country where the return decision has temporarily been suspended or postponed in line with article 3 .


### where a member state considers entering an alert for return concerning a third - country national who is the holder of a valid residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay issued by another member state , it shall inform through the exchange of supplementary information the member state that issued the permit in order to allow that member state to decide whether there are reasons justifying its withdrawal . the member state that issued the permit shall provide a definite reply within seven days . ### where a member state considers entering an alert for return concerning a third - country national who is the holder of a valid residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay issued by another member state , it shall inform through the exchange of supplementary information the member state that issued the permit in order to allow that member state to decide whether there are reasons justifying its withdrawal . the member state that issued the permit shall provide a definite reply within seven days . the alert may not be made without the agreement of the member state that issued the residence permit or authorisation offering a right to stay .


### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third - country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state , only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying - third country national in view of return . ### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may not be transferred or made available to a third country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state .


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be immediately deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### procedures should be established to enable member states to verify that the obligation to return has been complied with and to confirm the departure of the third - country national concerned to the member state that issued the alert on return . this information should contribute to a more comprehensive follow - up of the compliance with return decisions in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### procedures should be established to enable member states to verify the departure of the third - country national concerned .


### 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 : ### 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 :


### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . these include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments . ### a range of union measures enhance member states’ ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessary emission reductions in the sectors covered by this regulation . in this respect legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases , co2 - reductions from road vehicles , energy performance of building , renewables , energy efficiency and the circular economy , as well as union funding instruments for climate - related investments and legislation favouring smaller and more sustainable farming models all play a vital part . the environmental impact of free trade agreements including rising food miles and the replacement of local products with cheaper and less sustainably produced imports , counter these efforts .


### the member state shall be temporarily prohibited from transferring any part of its annual emission allocation to another member state until it is in compliance with this regulation . the central administrator shall implement this prohibition in the registry referred in article 11 . ### the member state shall be prohibited from transferring any part of its annual emission allocation to another member state until it is in compliance with this regulation . the central administrator shall implement this prohibition in the registry referred in article 11 .


### –azores and madeira : eur 102 080 000 ### –azores and madeira : eur 106 210 000


### the amount allocated to finance the specific supply arrangements referred to in chapter iii shall not exceed eur 6 830 000 . ### the amount allocated to finance the specific supply arrangements referred to in chapter iii shall not exceed eur 7 110 000 .


### —canary islands : eur 69 900 000 ### —canary islands : eur 72 700 000


### —canary islands : eur 257 970 000 ### —canary islands : eur 268 420 000


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris climate agreement , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries .


### —azores and madeira : eur 20 400 000 ### —azores and madeira : eur 21 200 000


### the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv up to a maximum amount of eur 23 000 000 . ### the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv up to a maximum amount of eur 23 930 000 .


### accurate and , where necessary , kept up to date ; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that data which are inaccurate or incomplete , having regard to the purposes for which they were collected or for which they are further processed , are erased or rectified without delay ; ### accurate and , where necessary , kept up to date ; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate , having regard to the purposes for which they are processed , are erased or rectified without delay ;


### this regulation applies to the processing of personal data by all union institutions and bodies insofar as such processing is carried out in the exercise of activities which fall , wholly or partially within the scope of union law . ### this regulation applies to the processing of personal data by all union institutions and bodies .


### the union law including the internal rules referred to in this regulation should be clear and precise and its application should be foreseeable to persons subject to it , in accordance with the case - law of the court of justice of the european union and the european court of human rights . ### the union law referred to in this regulation should be clear and precise and its application should be foreseeable to persons subject to it , in accordance with the case - law of the court of justice of the european union and the european court of human rights .


### provision of the information referred to in paragraphs 6 and 7 and in article 46 may be deferred , omitted or denied if it would cancel the effect of the restriction imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 or 2 . ### provision of the information referred to in paragraphs 6 and 7 and in article 46 may be deferred , omitted or denied if it would cancel the effect of the restriction imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 .


### where personal data are processed for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes , union law , which may include internal rules , may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes . ### where personal data are processed for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes , union law may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes .


### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties or , in matters relating to the operation of the union institutions and bodies , internal rules laid down by the latter may restrict the application of articles 14 to 22 , 34 and 38 , as well as article 4 in so far as its provisions correspond to the rights and obligations provided for in articles 14 to 22 , when such a restriction respects the essence of the fundamental rights and freedoms and is a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard : ### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties may restrict the application of articles 14 to 22 and 38 , as well as article 4 in so far as its provisions correspond to the rights and obligations provided for in articles 14 to 22 , when such a restriction respects the essence of the fundamental rights and freedoms and is a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society to safeguard :


### union institutions and bodies may decide to keep their records of processing activities in a central register . in this case , they may also decide to make the register publicly accessible . ### union institutions and bodies shall keep their records of processing activities in a central register . they shall make the register publicly accessible .


### the processing of special categories of personal data may be necessary for reasons of public interest in the areas of public health without consent of the data subject . such processing should be subject to suitable and specific measures so as to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons . in that context , ‘ public health’ should be interpreted as defined in regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council15 , namely all elements related to health , namely health status , including morbidity and disability , the determinants having an effect on that health status , health care needs , resources allocated to health care , the provision of , and universal access to , health care as well as health care expenditure and financing , and the causes of mortality . such processing of data concerning health for reasons of public interest should not result in personal data being processed for other purposes by third parties . __________________ 15 regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on community statistics on public health and health and safety at work . ### the processing of special categories of personal data may be necessary for reasons of public interest in the areas of public health without consent of the data subject . such processing should be subject to suitable and specific measures so as to protect the rights and freedoms of natural persons . in that context , ‘ public health’ should be interpreted as defined in regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council15 , namely all elements related to health , namely health status , including morbidity and disability , the determinants having an effect on that health status , health care needs , resources allocated to health care , the provision of , and universal access to , health care as well as health care expenditure and financing , and the causes of mortality . such processing of data concerning health for reasons of public interest should not result in personal data being processed for other purposes . __________________ 15 regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on community statistics on public health and health and safety at work .


### where personal data are processed for archiving purposes in the public interest , union law , which may include internal rules , may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 22 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes . ### where personal data are processed for archiving purposes in the public interest , union law may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 22 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes .


### if a restriction is imposed pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2 , the data subject shall be informed , in accordance with union law , of the principal reasons on which the application of the restriction is based and of his or her right to lodge a complaint with the european data protection supervisor . ### if a restriction is imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 , the data subject shall be informed , in accordance with union law , of the principal reasons on which the application of the restriction is based and of his or her right to lodge a complaint with the european data protection supervisor .


### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties or internal rules of union institutions and bodies may impose restrictions concerning specific principles and the rights of information , access to and rectification or erasure of personal data , the right to data portability , confidentiality of electronic communications as well as the communication of a personal data breach to a data subject and certain related obligations of the controllers , as far as necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard public security , the prevention , investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , including the protection of human life especially in response to natural or manmade disasters , internal security of union institutions and bodies , other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , the keeping of public registers kept for reasons of general public interest or the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others , including social protection , public health and humanitarian purposes . ### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties may impose restrictions concerning specific principles and the rights of information , access to and rectification or erasure of personal data , the right to data portability as well as the communication of a personal data breach to a data subject and certain related obligations of the controllers , as far as necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard public security , the prevention , investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , including the protection of human life especially in response to natural or manmade disasters , internal security of union institutions and bodies , other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , the keeping of public registers kept for reasons of general public interest or the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others , including social protection , public health and humanitarian purposes .


### following the adoption of proposals for a legislative act and of recommendations or proposals to the council pursuant to article 218 tfeu and when preparing delegated acts or implementing acts , which have an impact on the protection of individuals ' rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of personal data , the commission shall consult the european data protection supervisor . ### when adopting proposals for a legislative act and recommendations or proposals to the council pursuant to article 218 tfeu and when preparing delegated acts or implementing acts on legislative and administrative measures relating to the protection of natural persons ' rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of personal data , the commission shall consult the european data protection supervisor .


### that it is necessary to have the data transmitted , it is proportionate to the purposes of the transmission and if there is no reason to assume that the data subject ' s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests might be prejudiced . ### that it is necessary to have the data transmitted , in particular where the transmission serves a public interest such as transparency or good administration , and it is proportionate to the purposes of the transmission .


### the european parliament and the council shall appoint the european data protection supervisor by common accord for a term of five years , on the basis of a list drawn up by the commission following a public call for candidates . the call for candidates shall enable all interested parties throughout the union to submit their applications . the list of candidates drawn up by the commission shall be public . on the basis of the list drawn up by the commission , the competent committee of the european parliament may decide to hold a hearing in order to enable it to express a preference . ### the european parliament and the council shall appoint the european data protection supervisor by common accord for a term of five years , on the basis of a list drawn up jointly by the european parliament , the council and the commission following a public call for candidates . the call for candidates shall enable all interested parties throughout the union to submit their applications . the list of candidates shall be public and shall consist of at least five candidates . the competent committee of the european parliament may decide to hold a hearing of the listed candidates in order to enable it to express a preference .


### the list drawn up by the commission from which the european data protection supervisor shall be chosen shall be made up of persons whose independence is beyond doubt and who are acknowledged as having the experience and skills required to perform the duties of european data protection supervisor , for example because they belong or have belonged to the supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 . ### the list drawn up by the commission from which the european data protection supervisor shall be chosen shall be made up of persons whose independence is beyond doubt and who are acknowledged as having expert knowledge in data protection as well as the experience and skills required to perform the duties of european data protection supervisor , for example because they belong or have belonged to the supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 .


### in declaration no 21 on the protection of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation , annexed to the final act of the intergovernmental conference which adopted the treaty of lisbon , the conference acknowledged that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation based on article 16 tfeu could prove necessary because of the specific nature of those fields . this regulation should therefore apply to union agencies carrying out activities in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation only to the extent that union law applicable to such agencies does not contain specific rules on the processing of personal data . ### in declaration no 21 on the protection of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation , annexed to the final act of the intergovernmental conference which adopted the treaty of lisbon , the conference acknowledged that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation based on article 16 tfeu could prove necessary because of the specific nature of those fields .


### in order to demonstrate compliance with this regulation , controllers should maintain records of processing activities under their responsibility and processors should maintain records of categories of processing activities under their responsibility . union institutions and bodies should be obliged to cooperate with the european data protection supervisor and make their records , on request , available to it , so that they might serve for monitoring those processing operations . union institutions and bodies should be able to establish a central register of records of their processing activities . for reasons of transparency , they should also be able to make such a register public . ### in order to demonstrate compliance with this regulation , controllers should maintain records of processing activities under their responsibility and processors should maintain records of categories of processing activities under their responsibility . union institutions and bodies should be obliged to cooperate with the european data protection supervisor and make their records , on request , available to it , so that they might serve for monitoring those processing operations . union institutions and bodies should establish a central register of records of their processing activities . for reasons of transparency , they should make such a register public . data subjects should have the possibility to consult that register through the data protection officer of the controller .


### if a restriction imposed pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2 is relied upon to deny access to the data subject , the european data protection supervisor shall , when investigating the complaint , only inform him or her of whether the data have been processed correctly and , if not , whether any necessary corrections have been made . ### if a restriction imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 is relied upon to deny access to the data subject , the european data protection supervisor shall , when investigating the complaint , only inform him or her of whether the data have been processed correctly and , if not , whether any necessary corrections have been made .


### accurate and , where necessary , kept up to date ; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that data which are inaccurate or incomplete , having regard to the purposes for which they were collected or for which they are further processed , are erased or rectified without delay ; ### accurate and , where necessary , kept up to date ; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate , having regard to the purposes for which they are processed , are erased or rectified without delay ;


### without prejudice to articles 4 , 5 , 6 and 10 , personal data shall only be transmitted to recipients established in the union and subject to regulation 2016 / 679 or to the national law adopted pursuant to directive 2016 / 680 , if the recipient establishes : ### without prejudice to articles 4 , 5 , 6 , 10 , 14 , 15 and 16 , personal data shall only be transmitted to recipients established in the union and subject to regulation 2016 / 679 or to the national law adopted pursuant to directive 2016 / 680 , if the controller establishes , on the basis of a reasoned request by the recipient :


### the data protection officer may be a staff member of the union institution or body , or fulfil the tasks on the basis of a service contract . ### the data protection officer shall be a staff member of the union institution or body .


### the voluntary scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in territories of european overseas promotes the conservation of biodiversity , including marine biodiversity , and sustainable use of ecosystem services , including ecosystem - based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation , in the union ' s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories . best has helped to raise awareness for the ecological importance of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories for conserving global biodiversity . in their ministerial declarations in 2017 and 2018 , overseas countries and territories have expressed their appreciation for this small grant scheme for biodiversity . it is appropriate to allow the programme to continue financing small grants for biodiversity in both the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories . ### the voluntary scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in territories of european overseas promotes the conservation of biodiversity , including marine biodiversity , and sustainable use of ecosystem services , including ecosystem - based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation , in the union ' s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories , but has barely contributed to the protection of diversity . it is far from enough to fight biodiversity loss in these regions . it should therefore be made to last longer by integrating it into the life programme and increasing its budget . it is not , however , a substitute for the other funds granted under the life programme to the outermost regions .


### 90 % of the net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day - ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request . where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed , lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenues . ### net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day - ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request . where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed , lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenues . .


### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . in particular , they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related . ### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , &#160 ; shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility&#160 ; and reflect&#160 ; actual costs&#160 ; incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . in particular , they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response or for self - generation . &#160 ; without prejudice to paragraph 3 , &#160 ; those charges shall not be distance - related .


### rules regarding harmonised transmission and distribution tariff structures and connection charges including locational signals and inter - transmission system operator compensation rules ; ### rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures and connection charges including locational signals and inter - transmission system operator compensation rules ;


### the entso for electricity , or where so decided in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 2 , the eu dso entity , shall convene a drafting committee to support it in the network code development process . the drafting committee shall consist of representatives of the entso for electricity , the agency , the eu dso entity , where appropriate of nominated electricity market operators and a limited number of the main affected stakeholders . the entso for electricity or where so decided in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 2 the eu dso entity , shall elaborate proposals for network codes in the areas referred to in paragraph 1 upon a request addressed to it by the commission in accordance with paragraph 8 . ### the entso for electricity , or where so decided in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 2 , the eu dso entity , shall convene a drafting committee to support it in the network code development process . the drafting committee shall consist of representatives of the entso for electricity , the agency , the eu dso entity , where appropriate of nominated electricity market operators and representatives of a limited number of the main affected stakeholders , such as the consumers . the entso for electricity or where so decided in the priority list pursuant to paragraph 2 the eu dso entity , shall elaborate proposals for network codes in the areas referred to in paragraph 1 upon a request addressed to it by the commission in accordance with paragraph 8 .


### the procurement of upward balancing capacity and downward balancing capacity shall be carried out separately . the contracting shall be performed for not longer than one day before the provision of the balancing capacity and the contracting period shall have a maximum of one day . ### the procurement of upward balancing capacity and downward balancing capacity shall be carried out separately .


### the day - to - day operation of regional operational centres shall be managed through cooperative decision - making . the cooperative - decision making process shall be based on : ### the day - to - day coordination within and between security - coordinated regions operation shall be managed through cooperative decision - making process based on :


### member states shall publish a timeline for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions . when addressing resource adequacy concerns member states shall in particular consider removing regulatory distortions , enabling scarcity pricing , developing interconnection , energy storage , demand side measures and energy efficiency . ### member states shall publish a timeline for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions . when addressing resource adequacy concerns member states shall in particular consider removing regulatory distortions , enabling scarcity pricing , developing interconnection , energy storage , demand side measures , self - generation and energy efficiency .


### guidelines may also determine appropriate rules relating to charges applied to producers , energy storage and customers under national distribution and transmission tariff systems and connection regimes , including the reflection of the inter - transmission system operator compensation mechanism in national network charges and the provision of appropriate and efficient locational signals , in accordance with the principles set out in article 16 . ### guidelines may also determine appropriate rules relating to charges applied to producers , energy storage and customers under national transmission tariff systems and connection regimes , including the reflection of the inter - transmission system operator compensation mechanism in national network charges and the provision of appropriate and efficient locational signals , in accordance with the principles set out in article 16 .


### ‘ congestion’ means a situation in which all requests from market participants to trade between two bidding zones cannot be accommodated because they would significantly affect the physical flows on network elements which cannot accommodate those flows ; ### ‘ congestion’ means a situation in which all requests from market participants to trade cannot be accommodated because they would significantly affect the physical flows on network elements which cannot accommodate those flows ;


### the commission may add other functions to the regional operational centres , not involving decision making power , pursuant to chapter vii of this regulation . ### other services may be assigned to the regional security coordinators , when it is deemed efficient and so agreed by all relevant parties .


### tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators , over both the short and long term , to increase efficiencies , including energy efficiency , foster market integration and security of supply , and support investments and the related research activities . ### tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators , over both the short and long term , to increase efficiencies , including energy efficiency and self - generation , promote participation in voluntary demand response , foster market integration and security of supply , and support investments and the related research activities .


### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . in particular , they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related . ### charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks , charges for use of networks , and , where applicable , charges for related network reinforcements , shall be transparent , take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non - discriminatory manner . without prejudice to article 15 and and the criteria in annex xi of directive 2012 / 27 / eu they shall , in particular , be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level , either positively or negatively . they shall not unduly discriminate either positively or negatively against&#160 ; energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response . without prejudice to paragraph 3 , those charges shall not be distance - related .


### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate . ### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared and precarious work , as well as , forced labour and exploitation . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate .


### cooperate with other union initiatives and networks , such as the european network of public employment services , the european enterprise network and the border focal point , in particular to identify and overcome cross - border obstacles to labour mobility ; ### cooperate with other union initiatives and networks , such as the european network of public employment services , the european enterprise network , the european trade union confederation and the border focal point , in particular to identify and overcome cross - border obstacles to labour mobility ;


### promote and share best practices ; ### promote and share best practices in the implementation of union law in areas such as parental leave and maternity entitlements , work - life balance , reduction of the earnings and pension gap between men and women and maximum working hours ;


### the authority should provide a platform for resolving disputes between member states in relation to the application of union law that falls within its scope . it should build on dialogue and conciliation mechanisms that are currently in place in the area of social security coordination , which are valued by member states60 and their importance is recognised by the court of justice61 . member states should be able to refer cases to the authority for mediation according to standard procedures put in place for this purpose . the authority should only deal with disputes between member states , while individuals and employers facing difficulties with exercising their union rights should continue to have at their disposal the national and union services dedicated to dealing with such cases , such as the solvit network to which the authority should refer such cases . the solvit network should also be able to refer to the authority for its consideration cases in which the problem cannot be solved due to differences between national administrations . _________________ 60 council , partial general approach of 26 october 2017 on the proposal for a regulation amending regulation no 883 / 2004 on the coordination of social security systems and regulation no 987 / 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing regulation no 883 / 2004 13645 / 1 / 17 . 61 case c - 236 / 88 eu : c : 1990 : 303 , paragraph 17 ; case c - 202 / 97 eu : c : 2000 : 75 , paragraphs 57 - 58 ; case c - 178 / 97 eu : c : 2000 : 169 , paragraphs 44 - 45 ; case c - 2 / 05 eu : c : 2006 : 69 , paragraphs 28 - 29 ; case c - 12 / 14 eu : c : 2016 : 135 , paragraphs 39 - 41 ; case c - 359 / 16 eu : c : 2018 : 63 , paragraphs 44 - 45 . ### the authority should provide a platform for resolving disputes between member states in relation to the application of union law that falls within its scope . it should build on democratic dialogue and conciliation mechanisms that are currently in place in the area of social security coordination , which are valued by member states60 and their importance is recognised by the court of justice61 . member states should be able to refer cases to the authority for mediation according to standard procedures put in place for this purpose . the authority should only deal with disputes between member states , while individuals and employers facing difficulties with exercising their union rights should continue to have at their disposal the national and union services dedicated to dealing with such cases , such as the solvit network to which the authority should refer such cases . the solvit network should also be able to refer to the authority for its consideration cases in which the problem cannot be solved due to differences between national administrations . _________________ 60 council , partial general approach of 26 october 2017 on the proposal for a regulation amending regulation no 883 / 2004 on the coordination of social security systems and regulation no 987 / 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing regulation no 883 / 2004 13645 / 1 / 17 . 61 case c - 236 / 88 eu : c : 1990 : 303 , paragraph 17 ; case c - 202 / 97 eu : c : 2000 : 75 , paragraphs 57 - 58 ; case c - 178 / 97 eu : c : 2000 : 169 , paragraphs 44 - 45 ; case c - 2 / 05 eu : c : 2006 : 69 , paragraphs 28 - 29 ; case c - 12 / 14 eu : c : 2016 : 135 , paragraphs 39 - 41 ; case c - 359 / 16 eu : c : 2018 : 63 , paragraphs 44 - 45 .


### a european labour authority should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in the single market . to that effect , the authority should support the member states and the commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross - border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services , support compliance and cooperation between the member states to ensure the effective application of the union law in these areas , and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross - border disputes or labour market disruptions . ### a european labour authority should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in the single market , as well as to enhance the protection of labour rights and to assist tackling unemployment . to that effect , the authority should support the member states and the commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross - border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services , support compliance and cooperation between the member states to ensure the effective application of the union law in these areas , and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross - border disputes or labour market disruptions .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible and inclusive opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which will enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities , including local communities , while acquiring useful experience , knowledge , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability at national , regional , european and where appropriate at cross - border or international level . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .


### a quality label should ensure compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience . obtaining a quality label is a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european solidarity corps . ### a quality label should ensure effective and continuous compliance of the participating organisations with the principles and requirements of the european solidarity corps , as regards their rights and responsibilities during all stages of the solidarity experience , including preparation and follow up phases . obtaining a quality label is a precondition for participation but should not automatically lead to funding under the european solidarity corps .


### particular attention should be given to ensuring the quality of the activities and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . security and safety of the volunteers remain of paramount importance and volunteers should not be deployed to operations conducted in the theatre of international and non - international armed conflicts . ### particular attention should be given to ensuring the quality and the inclusive aim to be achieved through the activities and the opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , reasonable accommodation access to support service , insurance , social support , administrative and post - activity support to participants and volunteers as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . security and safety of the participants and volunteers remain of paramount importance and volunteers should not be deployed to operations conducted in the theatre of international and non - international armed conflicts .


### volunteering as referred to in article 4 . 1 , point shall include a learning and training component , shall not substitute traineeships or jobs , shall not be equated with employment and shall be based on a written volunteering agreement . ### volunteering as referred to in article 4 . 1 , point shall have a clear impact on identified community needs , shall include a training preceding the solidarity activity , a solid education and learning&#160 ; component to be organised before , during and after the solidarity activity by the non - profit participating organisation , volunteering shall not substitute traineeships or jobs , shall not be equated with employment and shall be based on a written volunteering agreement in accordance with relevant member state legislation .


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality and target especially those who are not in education , employment or training , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening local communities and social cohesion , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge , skills and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe , inclusive and healthy conditions .


### ‘ volunteering’ means a solidarity activity taking place as voluntary unpaid activity for a period of up to 12 months ; ### ‘ volunteering’ means a part - time or full - time , reimbursed voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , and social development ; this activity that adheres to the commonly agreed principle features of volunteering as agreed in the eyv is characterised by a fixed period and clear objectives , contents , tasks , structure and framework ; appropriate financial support , and legal and social protection ; volunteering shall not be used to substitute or replace paid employment ;


### ' solidarity activity ' means a high - quality temporary activity contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the european solidarity corps , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships , jobs , solidarity projects and networking activities in various fields , including those referred to in paragraph 13 , ensuring the european added value and compliance with health and safety regulations ; ### ' solidarity activity ' means an easily accessible and inclusive high - quality temporary activity of general interest within the structures of a non - profit participating organisation 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 ; the solidarity activity contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the european solidarity corps ; the solidarity activity take the form of volunteering , traineeships , solidarity projects and networking activities in various fields , including those referred to in paragraph 13 and the activities in line with the international human rights standards and eu policy , such as the commitment to end the institutionalisation of children and persons with disabilities and the reception and integration of third - country nationals , in particular migrants and asylum seekers ; the solidarity activity is characterised by fixed period , clear objectives , contents , tasks , structure and framework ; appropriate financial support , and legal and social protection shall be provided in order to ensure the european added value and compliance with health and safety and social standards ;


### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . while a one - stop shop offers integrated access to diverse activities , individuals may encounter physical , social or other obstacles in acceding the portal . for this reason , individuals should also be able to register indirectly via participating organisations .


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme .


### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , 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 , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity . ### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic development , which take the form of volunteering and traineeships , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and informal learning , intercultural dialogue , social inclusion , and training , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , 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 , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid education and learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity .


### ‘ quality label’ means the certification attributed to a participating organisation willing to provide solidarity activities under the european solidarity corps , in the role of a host and / or in a support function ; ### ‘ quality label’ means the certification attributed to a non - profit participating organisation or a non - profit international organisation , willing to provide solidarity activities under the european solidarity corps , in the role of a host and / or in a support function ;


### participating organisations may perform several functions in the framework of the european solidarity corps . in a host function they will carry out activities related to receiving the participants , including the organisation of activities and providing guidance and support to participants during the solidarity activity , as appropriate . in a support function they will carry out activities in relation to the sending and the preparation of participants before departure , during and after the solidarity activity , including training and guiding participants to local organisations after the activity . ### the non - profit participating organisations may perform several functions in the framework of the european solidarity corps . in a host function they will carry out activities related to receiving the participants , including the organisation of activities an education and learning programme and providing guidance and support to participants during the solidarity activity , as appropriate . in a support function they will carry out activities in relation to the sending and the preparation of participants before departure , involving a solid education and learning programme during and after the solidarity activity , including guiding participants to local organisations after the activity , in order to increase opportunities for further solidarity experiences . in a coordination function , the non - profit participating organisations shall establish connections between organisations and facilitate the exchange of voluntary service participants .


### traineeships and jobs , as referred to in article 8 ; ### traineeships , as referred to in article 8 ;


### these activities should be to the benefit of communities while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , 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 , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity . ### these activities should be to the benefit of communities and supported by the local and regional authorities , while also fostering the individual’s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of volunteering , traineeships and jobs , projects or networking activities , it and new technologies , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and informal learning , intercultural dialogue , social inclusion , 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 , and cooperation across borders . such solidarity activities should include a solid education and learning and training dimension through relevant activities that can be offered to participants before , during and after the solidarity activity .


### reinforcing the capacities of the participating organisations to offer good quality projects to an increasing number of european solidarity corps participants ; ### reinforcing the capacities of the non - profit participating organisations to offer good quality , easily accessible , inclusive and adequately funded projects to an increasing number of european solidarity corps participants ;


### their approach to involve young people from different backgrounds ; ### their inclusive approach to involve young people from different and disadvantaged backgrounds , including those facing barriers to fully participate in the programme ;


### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ‘ erasmus + ’ : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps . ### the european solidarity corps provides a valuable opportunity for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , as well as other opportunities offered by civil society , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices .


### ‘ traineeship’ means a solidarity activity for a period from two to six months , renewable once and for a maximum duration of 12 months , that is offered and paid by the participating organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant ; ### ‘ traineeship’ means a period from two to six months , preceding the solidarity activity , renewable once and for a maximum duration of 12 months , that is offered and paid by the participating organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant ; this activity is characterised by a fixed period and clear objectives , contents , tasks , structure and framework , appropriate financial support , legal and social protection and shall not be used to substitute or replace paid employment ;