### if the residence permit contains an electronic storage medium the authenticity of the chip data shall be confirmed using the complete valid certificate chain , unless this is impossible , for technical reasons . the thorough checks on entry shall also comprise a systematic verification of the validity of the residence permit or long stay visa by consulting , in the sis and in other relevant databases , information exclusively on stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated documents . [ 21 ] _________________ 21 these paragraphs may require further adjustments after the adoption of com ' s proposal 670 / 2 ### if the residence permit contains an electronic storage medium the authenticity of the chip data shall be confirmed using the complete valid certificate chain , unless this is impossible , for technical reasons . the thorough checks on entry shall also comprise a verification of the information exclusively on stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated documents . [ 21 ] _________________ 21 these paragraphs may require further adjustments after the adoption of com ' s proposal 670 / 2


### the residence permit presented for the border crossing shall contain a facial image recorded in the chip which can be technically accessed by the automated system so as to verify the identity of the holder of the residence permit , by comparing the facial image recorded in the chip and the live facial image . ### the residence permit presented for the border crossing shall contain a facial image recorded in the chip which can be technically accessed by the automated system so as to verify the identity of the holder of the residence permit ;


### the travel document presented for the border crossing shall contain a facial image recorded in the chip which can be legally and technically accessed by the automated system so as to verify the identity of the holder of the travel document by comparing the facial image recorded in the chip and his or her live facial image . ### the travel document presented for the border crossing shall contain a facial image recorded in the chip which can be legally and technically accessed by the automated system so as to verify the identity of the holder of the travel document ;


### this directive should be implemented taking into account the provisions of directive 2012 / 13 / eu and directive 2013 / 48 / eu . information with regard to minor offences should be provided under the same conditions as provided for by article 2 of directive 2012 / 13 / eu . however , this directive provides further complementary safeguards with regard to information to be provided to the holder of parental responsibility and mandatory access to a lawyer in order to take into account the specific needs of children . ### this directive should be implemented taking into account the provisions of directive 2012 / 13 / eu and directive 2013 / 48 / eu . however , information should also be provided with regard to minor offences , taking into account the specific vulnerabilities of children .


### paragraph 1 is without prejudice to the possibility to ask questions for the purpose of personal identification of the child without such audio - visual recording . ### paragraph 1 is without prejudice to the possibility to ask questions solely for the purpose of personal identification of the child without such audio - visual recording .


### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the cloning of animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species kept and reproduced for farming purposes ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council prohibiting the cloning of animals kept and reproduced for farming purposes or for sporting or cultural events


### scientific and technical progress , in particular relating to the animal welfare aspects of cloning ; ### all available scientific and technical evidence of progress , in particular relating to the animal welfare aspects of cloning and food safety issues ;


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives , while it should also be ensured that the remaining part of the expenditures will not create negative climate and environmental effects . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food , agriculture , rural development and the bioeconomy , and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with common agricultural policy , relevant actions under the specific programme will be supported with eur 10 billion for the cluster ' food and natural resources ' for the period 2021 - 2027 . ### reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food , agriculture , fisheries and aquaculture , rural development and the bioeconomy , and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with common agricultural policy and common fisheries policy , relevant actions under the specific programme will be supported with eur 16 billion for the cluster ‘ food , natural resources , seas and oceans’ for the period 2021 - 2027 .


### cluster food and natural resources ' , as described in annex i , pillar ii , section 5 ; ### cluster food , natural resources , seas and oceans ' , as described in annex i , pillar ii , section 5 ;


### activities under this cluster contribute in particular to the goals of the energy union , as well as to those of the digital single market , the jobs , growth and investment agenda , the strengthening of the eu as a global actor , the new eu industrial policy strategy , the circular economy , the raw materials initiative , the security union and the urban agenda , as well as the common agricultural policy of the eu as well as eu legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution . ### activities under this cluster contribute in particular to the goals of the energy union , as well as to those of the digital single market , the jobs , growth and investment agenda , the strengthening of the eu as a global actor , the new eu industrial policy strategy , the circular economy , the raw materials initiative , the security union and the urban agenda , the maritime policy as well as the common agricultural policy of the eu as well as eu legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution .


### cluster ' food and natural resources ' ### cluster ' food , natural resources , seas and oceans '


### food and natural resources ### food , natural resources , seas and oceans


### 2 . 4 . sea and oceans ### 2 . 4 . seas and oceans


### ‘ market surveillance’ means the activities carried out and measures taken by the market surveillance authorities to ensure that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units as well as parts and equipment made available on the market comply with the requirements set out in the relevant union legislation and do not endanger health , safety or any other aspect of public interest protection ; ### ‘ market surveillance’ means the activities carried out and measures taken by the market surveillance authorities to ensure that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units as well as parts and equipment made available on the market comply with the requirements set out in the relevant union legislation and do not endanger health , safety , the environment or any other aspect of public interest protection including consumer rights ;


### member states shall establish or appoint the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities . member states shall notify the commission of the establishment and appointment of such authorities . ### member states shall establish or appoint the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities both which need to be periodically audited . member states shall notify the commission of the establishment and appointment of such authorities .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities and the quality of the type - approvals issued . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every three years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the general public , in particular the number of type - approval granted or rejected and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers and vehicle types .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results easily accessible to the general public .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every three years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the general public .


### approval authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 in order to protect the interests of users in the union . ### approval authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets unless it is in the public interest , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 in order to protect the interests of users in the union .


### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union . ### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets unless it is in the public interest , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union .


### the commission shall publish a report of its findings following any compliance verification testing it has carried out . ### the commission shall publish within three months a report of its findings following any compliance verification testing it has carried out .


### following a reasoned request from an approval authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit ; ### following a reasoned request from an approval authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , this shall include any technical specifications at type approval and access to software and algorithms as requested ;


### the eu type - approval for the final stage of completion shall be granted only after the approval authority has verified that the type of vehicle approved at the final stage meets at the time of the approval all applicable technical requirements . verification shall include a documentary check of all requirements covered by an eu type - approval for an incomplete type of vehicle granted in the course of a multi - stage procedure , even where granted for a different category of vehicle . ### the eu type - approval for the final stage of completion shall be granted only after the approval authority has verified that the type of vehicle approved at the final stage meets at the time of the approval all applicable technical requirements . verification shall include a documentary check of all requirements covered by an eu type - approval for an incomplete type of vehicle granted in the course of a multi - stage procedure , even where granted for a different category of vehicle . it shall also include verification that performance of the systems that were granted type approval separately is still in conformity with those type approvals when incorporated into a whole vehicle .


### all data , drawings , photographs and other relevant information ; ### all data , drawings , photographs and other relevant information , including all engine management strategies deployed in different conditions of use ;


### national fee structure for type - approvals and market surveillance costs ### funding for type - approvals and market surveillance costs


### where an approval authority or market surveillance authority finds that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units are not in conformity with this regulation or that the type - approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data or that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the approved type , it may take all appropriate restrictive measures in accordance with article 53 . ### where an approval authority or market surveillance authority finds that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units are not in conformity with this regulation or that the type - approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data or that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units accompanied by a certificate of conformity or bearing an approval mark do not conform to the approved type , it shall take all appropriate restrictive measures in accordance with article 53 .


### the peer - review shall include an on - site visit to a technical service under the responsibility of the reviewed authority . the commission may participate in the review and decide on its participation on the basis of a risk assessment analysis . ### the audit shall include a verification of the type approval procedures and correct implementation of the requirements of this regulation , a random sample check of the type approvals issued and an on - site visit to a technical service under the responsibility of the reviewed authority . the commission may participate in the audit and decide on its participation on the basis of a risk assessment analysis .


### within two months after finalising this assessment of the technical service , the member states shall report to the commission and to the other member states on those monitoring activities . the reports shall contain a summary of the assessment which shall be made publicly available . ### within two months after finalising this assessment of the technical service , the member states shall report to the commission and to the other member states on those monitoring activities . the reports shall contain a full summary of the assessment which shall be made publicly available .


### the absence of any exception in regulation no 469 / 2009 to the protection conferred by a supplementary protection certificate has had the unintended consequence of preventing manufacturers of generics and biosimilars established in the union from manufacturing , even for the exclusive purpose of exporting to third country markets in which such protection does not exist or has expired . a further unintended consequence is that the protection conferred by the certificate makes it more difficult for those manufacturers to enter the union market immediately after expiry of the certificate , given that they are not in a position to build up production capacity until the protection provided by the certificate has lapsed , by contrast with manufacturers located in third countries where protection does not exist or has expired . ### the absence of any exception in regulation no 469 / 2009 to the protection conferred by a supplementary protection certificate has had the unintended consequence of preventing manufacturers of generics and biosimilars established within the union from manufacturing , with a view to enter the union market immediately after expiry of the certificate and / or export to countries outside the union in which protection does not exist or has expired , given that they are not in a position to build up production capacity until the protection provided by the certificate has lapsed , by contrast with manufacturers located in third countries where protection does not exist or has expired .


### the exception should not cover placing the product made for the exclusive purpose of export on the market in the member state where a supplementary protection certificate is in force , either directly or indirectly after export , nor should it cover re - importation of the product to the market of a member state in which a certificate is in force . moreover , it should not cover any act or activity for the purpose of import of medicinal products , or parts of medicinal products , into the union merely for the purposes of repackaging and re - exporting . ### the exception should not cover placing a medicinal product made for the exclusive purpose of export and day - 1 entry on the market in a member state where a supplementary protection certificate is in force , nor should it cover re - importation of the medicinal product to the market of a member state in which a certificate is in force . moreover , it should not cover any act or activity for the purpose of import of medicinal products , or parts of medicinal products , into the union merely for the purposes of repackaging and re - exporting .


### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purpose of export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not unreasonably conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties . ### by limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purposes of day - 1 entry and of export outside the union and acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself , the exception introduced by this regulation will not conflict with normal exploitation of the product in the member state where the certificate is in force , nor prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate - holder , taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties . in this regard , the commission’s study1a states that “neither the production for export , nor the production for stockpiling purposes run counter to the legal objectives of the spc system” , and “arguably the only effect of prohibiting stockpiling would be to boost the business opportunities of non - eu companies to the disadvantage of generic manufacturers established here . ”


### it is necessary and appropriate for the achievement of the basic objective , of providing a level playing field for generic and biosimilar manufacturers with their competitors in third country markets where protection does not exist or has expired , to lay down rules restricting the exclusive right of a supplementary protection certificate holder to make the product in question during the term of the certificate , and also to impose certain information and labelling obligations on makers wishing to take advantage of those rules . this regulation complies with the principle of proportionality , and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued , in accordance with article 5 of the treaty on european union . ### it is necessary and appropriate for the achievement of the basic objective , of providing a level playing field for generic and biosimilar manufacturers with their competitors in third country markets where protection does not exist or has expired , and to improve access to medicines for the union citizens , to lay down rules enabling the making of the product in question during the term of the certificate , and also to impose certain information obligations on makers wishing to take advantage of those rules . this regulation complies with the principle of proportionality , and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued , in accordance with article 5 of the treaty on european union .


### the certificate referred to in paragraph 1 shall not confer protection against a particular act against which the basic patent conferred protection if , with respect to that particular act , the following conditions are met : the act comprises : making for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries ; or any related act that is strictly necessary for that making or for the actual export itself ; the authority referred to in article 9 of the member state where that making is to take place is notified by the person doing the making of the information listed in paragraph 3 no later than 28 days before the intended start date of making in that member state ; the maker ensures that a logo , in the form set out in annex - i , is affixed to the outer packaging of the product or , if there is no outer packaging , to its immediate packaging ; the maker complies with the requirements of paragraph 4 . ### the certificate referred to in paragraph 1 shall not confer protection against a particular act against which the basic patent conferred protection if , with respect to that particular act , the following conditions are met : the act comprises : making for either : the exclusive purpose of export to countries outside the european union where no protection for the medicinal product exists or has expired ; or b . the exclusive purpose of selling or offering to sell in the union market immediately after expiry of the certificate ; any related act that is strictly necessary for that making , storing , or for the actual export itself ; importing for the purposes of the authority referred to in article 9 of the member state where making is to take place is notified by the person doing the making of the information listed in paragraph 3 no later than 60 days before the intended start date of making in that member state ; the certificate holder is informed , in writing , by the maker , that a notification has been sent pursuant to paragraph 2 and is provided with the information listed in of paragraph 3 of this article no later than 60 days before the start date of making in that member state and in advance of any related act prior to that making that would otherwise be prohibited by the protection conferred by a certificate ; the spc holder should keep the warning letter and the information it contains strictly confidential and should not use them for any other purpose than ensuring that the maker has complied with the scope the maker complies with the requirements of paragraph 4 . if the information referred to in point of the first subparagraph changes , the maker shall notify the authority referred to in article 9 before these changes take effect . the notification and the information it contains should be kept confidential . the authority may only disclose the information to the spc holder if disclosure is ordered by a court .


### paragraph 2 shall apply in the case only of certificates granted on or after [ op : please insert the date of the first day of the third month that follows the month in which this amending regulation is published in the official journal ) ] . ’ ; ### the exception set out in paragraph 2 shall apply in the case only of certificates for which the basic patent expires after [ op : please insert the date of the first day of the third month that follows the month in which this amending regulation is published in the official journal ) ] ;


### decision of the european parliament and of the council on establishing a european platform to enhance cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work . ### decision of the european parliament and of the council on establishing a european platform to enhance cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared and falsely declared work .


### the european parliament in its resolution on ‘ effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe’ welcomed the commission’s initiative to create a european platform and called for enhanced cooperation at eu level to fight undeclared work27 . __________________ 27 european parliament resolution of 14 january 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / oeil / popups / ficheprocedure . do ? lang=en&reference=2013 / 2112 ### the european parliament in its resolution on ‘ effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe’ welcomed the commission’s initiative to create a european platform and called for enhanced cooperation at eu level to tackle undeclared work27 endangering the financial sustainability of the european social model and leading to unfair competition which distorts the market . __________________ 27 european parliament resolution of 14 january 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / oeil / popups / ficheprocedure . do ? lang=en&reference=2013 / 2112


### at european level undeclared work is defined as ‘ any paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature but not declared to public authorities , taking into account differences in the regulatory systems of the member states’28 , thus excluding all illegal activities . __________________ 28 communication from the commission ‘ stepping up the fight against undeclared work’ com 628 of 24 october 2007 http : / / eur - lex . europa . eu / lexuriserv / lexuriserv . do ? uri=celex : 52007dc0628 : en : html ### at european level undeclared work is actually defined as ‘ any paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature but not declared to public authorities , taking into account differences in the regulatory systems of the member states’28 , thus excluding all illegal activities ; this definition though dating from 1998 28 a has to be adequately adjusted as to follow all latest developments and evolutions in the labour markets . __________________ 28 communication from the commission ‘ stepping up the fight against undeclared work’ com 628 of 24 october 2007 http : / / eur - lex . europa . eu / lexuriserv / lexuriserv . do ? uri=celex : 52007dc0628 : en : html 28 acom 219 communication from the commission on undeclared work


### the abuse of the status of self - employed , either at national level or in cross - border situations , is frequently associated with undeclared work . bogus self - employment occurs when a person is declared as self - employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship , in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations . bogus self - employment is , therefore , falsely declared work and should come under the scope of the platform . ### in addition to undeclared work , the platform should deal with falsely declared work . that concept refers to paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature , but that are not declared correctly to public authorities . a specific form of falsely declared work is the abuse of the status of self - employed , either at national level or in cross - border situations . bogus self - employment occurs when a person is declared as self - employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship , in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations . bogus self - employment is , therefore , falsely declared work and should come under the scope of the platform .


### undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues . it has negative impacts on employment , productivity , compliance with working conditions ' standards , skills development and life - long learning . it undermines the financial sustainability of social protection systems , deprives workers of adequate social benefits and results in lower pension rights and less access to healthcare . ### undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues . it has negative impacts on employment , productivity , compliance with working conditions ' standards , skills development and life - long learning . it undermines the financial sustainability of social protection systems , deprives workers of adequate social benefits and results in lower pension rights and less access to healthcare . it has negative effects on the functioning of the internal market leading to unfair competition which distorts the market . undeclared work should be tackled at a member state level , inter alia through effective fiscal and social enforcement policies .


### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work . ### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , including the studies of relevant union agencies , such as the european institute for gender equality , which address needs of particular population groups , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work .


### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work . ### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states , multilateral cooperation projects and reports on the implementation of union law in the area of undeclared work and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing in compliance with data protection rules , using , where appropriate , the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . the platform could also promote joint investigations by member states , in particular in cross - border cases . member states should be able to comply with recommendations by the platform on a voluntary basis .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the platform should include all national authorities and other stakeholders which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . member states should remain competent to decide which authorities represent them in the different activities of the platform .


### the platform should involve the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors more severely affected by undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and union decentralised agencies , in particular eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work . the involvement of eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work in the work of the platform as observers will not extend their existing mandates . ### the platform should involve the european parliament , the social partners at eu level , both cross - industry and in those sectors more severely affected by undeclared work , and cooperate with relevant international organisations , such as the international labour organisation , and union decentralised agencies , in particular eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work . the involvement of eurofound and european agency for safety and health at work in the work of the platform as observers will not extend their existing mandates . the representative from the european parliament should have observer status in the platform .


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


### the platform and its tasks should be funded through the progress axis of the programme for employment and social innovation within the appropriations set by the budgetary authority . ### the platform and its tasks should be funded through the progress axis of the programme for employment and social innovation within the appropriations set by the budgetary authority . the commission should ensure that financial resources are used in a transparent and efficient way for the work of the platform .


### in carrying out its tasks , the platform will make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . it will establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound and eu - osha . ### in carrying out its tasks , the platform shall take account of gender mainstreaming and shall make use of all relevant sources of information , including studies and multilateral cooperation projects and take into account relevant union instruments and structures , as well as the experience of relevant bilateral agreements . it shall establish appropriate cooperation with eurofound , particularly with regard to the development of an interactive knowledge bank as an additional task of the agency , eu - osha and eige .


### adopt non - binding guidelines for inspectors , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work , ### adopt guidelines for inspectors , handbooks of good practice and common principles of systematic inspections to tackle undeclared work ,


### examine ways to improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to use of the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . ### examine and propose ways to develop a reliable and efficient system of rapid information exchange and improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to make use of the internal market information system established by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council1aand the electronic exchange of social security information . __________________ 1a regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system and repealing commission decision 2008 / 49 / ec .


### in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they may also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners . ### in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities and representatives of the social partners having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , and in protecting the undeclared workers who are victims of it , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' .


### in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities , employment services and migration authorities , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they may also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners . ### in appointing their representatives , member states should involve all public authorities having a role in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work , such as labour inspectorates , social security authorities , tax authorities and employment services , hereinafter referred to as ' enforcement authorities ' . they may also , in accordance with national law and / or practice , involve the social partners .


### a maximum of 8 observers representing social partners at cross - industry level , ### a maximum of 8 social partners ' representatives at cross - industry level ,


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


### the global resources for the implementation of this decision shall be established within the framework of the programme for employment and social innovation , the annual appropriations of which shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework . ### the global resources for the implementation of this decision shall be established within the framework of the programme for employment and social innovation , the annual appropriations of which shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework . the commission shall ensure that financial resources of the easi are used in a transparent and efficient way .


### if one or more of the requirements set out in points to are not met , the commission shall refuse to register the initiative , without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 . ### if one or more of the requirements set out in points to are not met , the commission , after informing the european parliament on its reasoning , shall refuse to register the initiative , without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 .


### the positive reweighting of low - carbon assets in the low carbon benchmark versus the parent index and the explanation of why this reweighting is necessary to reflect the chosen objectives of the low carbon benchmark ; ### the positive reweighting of low - carbon assets in the paris - aligned benchmark versus the parent index and the explanation of why this reweighting is necessary to reflect the chosen objectives of the paris - aligned benchmark ;


### the conditions for making fertilisers available on the internal market have been partially harmonised through regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council15 , which almost exclusively covers fertilisers from mined or chemically produced , inorganic materials . there is also a need to make use of recycled or organic materials for fertilising purposes . harmonised conditions for making fertilisers made from such recycled or organic materials available on the entire internal market should be established in order to provide an important incentive for their further use . the scope of the harmonisation should therefore be extended in order to include recycled and organic materials . __________________ 15 regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 relating to fertilisers . ### the conditions for making fertilisers available on the internal market have been partially harmonised through regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council15 , which almost exclusively covers fertilisers from mined or chemically produced , inorganic materials . there is also a need to make use of recycled or organic materials for fertilising purposes . harmonised conditions for making fertilisers made from such recycled or organic materials available on the entire internal market should be established in order to provide an important incentive for their further use . the scope of the harmonisation should therefore be extended in order to include recycled and organic materials . there must be clarity in the use of the term organic and a clear distinction made between organic as defined in regulation no 834 / 2007 and organic as category of fertiliser which contains mainly organic material , not mineral components . __________________ 15 regulation no 2003 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 relating to fertilisers .


### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . their content should therefore be limited in such products . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing . ### contaminants in ce marked fertilising products , such as cadmium , can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain . their content should therefore be limited in such products . furthermore , impurities in ce marked fertilising products derived from bio - waste , in particular polymers but also metal and glass , should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio - waste before processing , such as cadmium , drug residues , pesticide residues and industrial waste .


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 91 / 676 / eec22a , council directive 2000 / 60 / ec 22b council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council regulation no 834 / 2007 29a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 22a council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources 22b 22b directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 29a council regulation no 834 / 2007 of 28 june 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products ( oj l


### the commission shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes i to iv in the light of new scientific evidence . the commission shall use this empowerment where , based on a risk assessment , an amendment proves necessary to ensure that any ce marked fertilising product complying with the requirements of this regulation does not , under normal conditions of use , present an unacceptable risk to human , animal , or plant health , to safety or to the environment . ### the commission shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 43 to amend annexes i to iv in the light of new scientific evidence . the commission shall use this empowerment where , based on a risk assessment , an amendment proves necessary to ensure that any ce marked fertilising product complying with the requirements of this regulation does not , under normal conditions of use , present a risk to human , animal , or plant health , to safety or to the environment .


### of solely biological origin , excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations . ### of solely biological origin , excluding material which is derived from intensive livestock farming , is produced at the expense of the requisite grazing or is fossilized or embedded in geological formations .


### the outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding pursuant to article 349 of the tfeu and article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession . ### the outermost regions and the northern sparsely populated regions should benefit from specific measures and from additional funding to offset handicaps resulting from the factors covered by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and article 2 of protocol no 6 to the 1994 act of accession .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu and in chapter ia of this regulation , should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the particular urgency of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions , to reaching the reduction of co2 emissions by 45 percent until 2030 compared to 2010 and zero emissions by 2050 and , to this end , to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 50% of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives .


### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund . that review should provide a fully - fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant csrs issued in 2024 . in parallel , in 2024 the commission should , together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025 , review all member states ' total allocations under the investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 , applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 . ### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + , the eafrd and the cohesion fund . that review , where appropriate , should provide an adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should , where necessary , result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 .


### member states shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the funds . that methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives . in the case of the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in annex i . ### member states shall provide in due time information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the funds . that methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives . in the case of the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in annex i .


### the member state may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 3 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region . ### the member state may transfer during the programming period , in full compliance with the code of conduct on partnership , an amount of up to 10 % of the initial allocation within a priority and no more than 5 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same fund of the same programme . for the programmes supported by the erdf and esf + , the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region .


### the member state shall set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme within three months of the date of notification to the member state concerned of the decision approving the programme . ### the member state shall , in accordance with the code of conduct on partnership and multi - level governance and with its institutional , legal and financial framework , set up a committee to monitor the implementation of the programme , in agreement with the managing authority , within three months of the date of notification to the member state concerned of the decision approving the programme .


### member states shall use the contribution from the funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants , financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof . ### member states shall use the contribution from the funds to provide support to beneficiaries in the form of grants , limited use of financial instruments or prizes or a combination thereof .


### ensure that selected operations comply with the programme and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives ; ### ensure that selected operations are sustainable , respect biodiversity comply with the programme and provide an effective contribution to the achievement of its specific objectives ;


### 2021 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2021 : 3 % ;


### the amount of resources available for the esf + under the investment for jobs and growth goal shall be eur 88 646 194 590 . ### the resources available for the esf + shall amount to 27 . 6 % of the resources under the investment for jobs and growth goal . this amount does not include the financial envelope for the employment and social innovation strand or the health strand .


### the amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point in paragraph 1 allocated to the esf + shall be eur 376 928 934 . ### the amount of additional funding for the outermost regions referred to in point in paragraph 1 allocated to the esf + shall correspond to 0 . 4 % of the resources referred to in the first subparagraph .


### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation . ### the esf + regulation may establish higher co - financing rates for priorities supporting innovative actions in accordance with article [ 14 ] of that regulation as well as for the ‘ employment and growth objective’ and , more specifically , for combating material deprivation and social exclusion under article [ 7 ] [ 4 ] of the regulation .


### for the purpose of this directive , remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law , regulation or administrative provision , collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and / or , in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application , other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph , in the member state to whose territory the worker is posted . ### for the purpose of this directive , the concept of remuneration shall be determined by the national law and practice of the member state where the worker is posted . travel , board , lodging and accommodation expenses shall not be considered to be part of remuneration , and expenses shall not be deducted from salary .


### member states should make the necessary technical arrangement so that each time the end - users are entitled to carry out a search in a national police or immigration database they also search sis in parallel in accordance with article 4 of directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council44 . this should ensure that sis functions as the main compensatory measure in the area without internal border controls and better address the cross - border dimension of criminality and the mobility of criminals . _________________ 44 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 . ### member states should make the necessary technical arrangement so that each time the end - users are entitled to carry out a search in a national police database they also search sis in parallel in accordance with article 4 of directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council44 . this should ensure that sis functions as the main compensatory measure in the area without internal border controls and better address the cross - border dimension of criminality and the mobility of criminals . _________________ 44 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 .


### dactylographic data ; ### fingerprints ;


### specific rules for entering photographs , facial images and dactylographic data ### specific rules for entering photographs , facial images and fingerprints


### an alert may not be entered without the data referred to in article&#160 ; 20 , , , , and . where an alert is based upon a decision taken under article 24 the data referred to in article 20 shall also be entered . ### an alert may not be entered without the data referred to in article&#160 ; 20 , , , , , , , and . where an alert is based upon a decision taken under article 24 the data referred to in article 20 shall also be entered .


### an alert shall be entered where the decision referred to in paragraph 1 is an entry ban issued in accordance with procedures respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . the issuing member state shall ensure that the alert takes effect in sis at the point of return of the third - country national concerned . the confirmation of return shall be communicated to the issuing member state in accordance with article 6 of regulation 2018 / xxx [ return regulation ] . ### an alert shall be entered where the decision referred to in paragraph 1 is an entry ban issued in accordance with procedures respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . the issuing member state shall ensure that the alert takes effect in sis at the point where a return decision as defined in article 3 of directive 2008 / 115 / ce and for which all possible alternatives have been exhausted or declared inadmissible has been made with regard to the third - country national in question . the confirmation of return shall be communicated to the issuing member state in accordance with article 6 of regulation 2018 / xxx and immediately erased from sis ii by the issuing member state in accordance with article 6 of this regulation [ return regulation ] .


### where a member state considers granting a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay to a third - country national who is the subject of an alert for refusal of entry and stay entered by another member state , it shall first consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information and shall take account of the interests of that member state . the issuing member state shall provide a definite reply within seven days . where the member state considering granting a permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay decides to grant it , the alert for refusal of entry and stay shall be deleted . ### where a member state considers granting a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay to a third - country national who is the subject of an alert for refusal of entry and stay entered by another member state , it shall first consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information the issuing member state shall provide a definite reply within seven days . where the member state considering granting a permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay decides to grant it , the alert for refusal of entry and stay shall be deleted .


### specific rules for verification or search with photographs , facial images and dactylographic data ### specific rules for verification or search with photographs and fingerprints


### the right of data subjects to have access to data relating to them entered in sis and to have such data rectified or erased shall be exercised in accordance with the law of the member state before which they invoke that right . ### the right of data subjects to have access to data relating to them entered in sis and to have such data rectified or erased shall be exercised in accordance with the law of the member state before which they invoke that right , regardless of whether the person is on eu territory or not .


### the person concerned shall be informed as soon as possible and in any event not later than 60 days from the date on which he applies for access or sooner if national law so provides . ### the person concerned shall be informed as soon as possible and in any event not later than 60 days from the date on which he applies for access or sooner if national law so provides , regardless of whether the person is on eu territory or not .


### the person concerned shall be informed about the follow - up given to the exercise of his rights of rectification and erasure as soon as possible and in any event not later than three months from the date on which he applies for rectification or erasure or sooner if national law so provides . ### the person concerned shall be informed about the follow - up given to the exercise of his rights of rectification and erasure as soon as possible and in any event not later than three months from the date on which he applies for rectification or erasure or sooner if national law so provides , regardless of whether the person is on eu territory or not .


### the agency shall provide the member states , the commission , europol and the european border and coast guard agency with any statistical reports that it produces . in order to monitor the implementation of legal acts of the union , the commission shall be able to request the agency to provide additional specific statistical reports , either regular or ad - hoc , on the performance or use of sis and sirene communication . ### the agency shall provide the member states , the commission , the european parliament , europol , the european border and coast guard agency and the european data protection supervisor with any statistical reports that it produces . in order to monitor the implementation of legal acts of the union , the commission shall be able to request the agency to provide additional specific statistical reports , either regular or ad - hoc , on the performance or use of sis and sirene communication .


### for the purpose of paragraphs 3 to 5 of this article and article 15 , the agency shall establish , implement and host a central repository in its technical sites containing the data referred to in paragraph 3 of this article and in article 15 which shall not allow for the identification of individuals and shall allow the commission and the agencies referred to in paragraph 5 to obtain bespoke reports and statistics . the agency shall grant access to member states , the commission , europol and the european border and coast guard agency to the central repository by means of secured access through the communication infrastructure with control of access and specific user profiles solely for the purpose of reporting and statistics . ### for the purpose of paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 of this article and of article 15 , the agency shall establish , implement and host a central repository in its technical sites containing the data referred to in paragraph 3 of this article and in article 15 which shall not allow for the identification of individuals and shall allow the commission and the agencies referred to in paragraph 5 to obtain bespoke reports and statistics . upon request , the agency shall give access to member states , the commission , parliament , the european data protection supervisor , europol , eurojust and the european border and coast guard agency to the central repository , specific items and information solely for the purpose of reporting and statistics .


### two years after sis is brought into operation and every two years thereafter , the agency shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the technical functioning of central sis and the communication infrastructure , including the security thereof , and the bilateral and multilateral exchange of supplementary information between member states . ### one year after sis is brought into operation and every two years thereafter , the agency shall submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the technical functioning of central sis and the communication infrastructure , including the security thereof , and the bilateral and multilateral exchange of supplementary information between member states .


### three years after sis is brought into operation and every four years thereafter , the commission shall produce an overall evaluation of central sis and the bilateral and multilateral exchange of supplementary information between member states . that overall evaluation shall include an examination of results achieved against objectives , and an assessment of the continuing validity of the underlying rationale , the application of this regulation in respect of central sis , the security of central sis and any implications for future operations . the commission shall transmit the evaluation to the european parliament and the council . ### one year after sis is brought into operation and every two years thereafter , the commission shall produce an overall evaluation of central sis and the bilateral and multilateral exchange of supplementary information between member states . that overall evaluation shall take the opinion of the european data protection supervisor into account , and shall include an examination of results achieved against objectives , and an assessment of the continuing validity of the underlying rationale , the application of this regulation in respect of central sis , the security of central sis and any implications for future operations . the commission shall transmit the evaluation to the european parliament , the agency for fundamental rights and the council .


### &#8220 ; comprehensive decision&#8221 ; means the decision or set of decisions taken by a member state authority or authorities not including courts or tribunals that determines whether or not a project promoter is to be granted authorisation to build the transport infrastructure needed to complete a project without prejudice to any decision taken in the context of an administrative appeal procedure ; ### &#8220 ; comprehensive decision&#8221 ; means the decision taken by a member state competent authority not including courts or tribunals that determines whether or not a project promoter is given approval to build the transport infrastructure needed to complete a project without prejudice to any decision taken in the context of an administrative appeal procedure ;


### integration of permit granting procedures ### permit granting procedures


### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision . ### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall result in comprehensive decision .


### the comprehensive decision issued by the single competent authority shall be the sole legally binding decision resulting from the statutory permit granting procedure . where other authorities are concerned by the project , they may give their opinion as input to the procedure , in accordance with national legislation . this opinion shall be taken into account by the single competent authority . ### the comprehensive decision issued by the competent authority shall be decision resulting from the permit granting procedures . where other authorities are concerned by the project , they shall exercise their competences , in accordance with national legislation . their permits , decisions and opinions shall be respected by the competent authority .


### the decisions and opinions to be obtained ; ### the permits , &#160 ; decisions and opinions to be obtained ;


### member states shall put in place provisions limiting the involvement of a judicial or administrative authority to where it is necessary and proportionate so that rights of any affected parties are safeguarded . ### member states may put in place provisions limiting the involvement of a judicial or administrative authority to where it is necessary and proportionate , while ensuring that rights of any affected parties are safeguarded .


### notifications to creditors ; ### notifications to creditors , including workers ' representatives ;


### the commission shall establish the communication form referred to in paragraph 3 by way of implementing acts . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 30 . ### the commission shall establish the communication form referred to in paragraph 3 by way of delegated acts .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to the institutional , administrative and structural reforms in the member states by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions , governance , administration , economic and social sectors , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone , but can rather , by reason of their scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the member state concerned . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to contribute to the institutional , administrative and structural reforms decided by the member states , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone , but can rather , by reason of their scale and effects , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , since the scope of the support would be mutually agreed with the member state concerned .


### ' beneficiary member state ' means a member state that receives support from the union under this programme ; ### ' beneficiary member state ' means a member state that requests and receives support from the union under this programme ;


### to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management , where appropriate , through definition of clear responsibilities and increase of professional knowledge and skills . ### to assist the national authorities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources management by enhancing professional knowledge and skills .


### the provision of expert , for a short or long period , to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities , where necessary with interpretation , translation and cooperation support , administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities ; ### the provision of expert , for a short or long period , to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities , where necessary with interpretation , translation and cooperation support , administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities . combining foreign with local experts can help maximize effectiveness , by making it easier to understand problems and design tailor - made solutions to the specific situation in the requesting member states ;


### the provision of expert , for a short or long period , to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities , where necessary with interpretation , translation and cooperation support , administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities ; ### the proposed provision of various experts , for a short or long period , to perform tasks in specific domains or to carry out operational activities , where necessary with interpretation , translation and cooperation support , administrative assistance and infrastructure and equipment facilities ;


### working visits to relevant member states or a third country to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters ; ### working visits to member states or a third country chosen by the requesting member state to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in relevant matters ;


### a member state wishing to receive support under the programme shall submit a request for support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the programme as set out in article 5 . this request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 october of each calendar year . ### a member state wishing to receive support under the programme shall submit , after consulting the social partners concerned and civil society , a request for support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the programme as set out in article 5 . this request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 october of each calendar year .


### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . ### taking into account the principles of subsidiarity , transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . the programme shall remain voluntary for member states and shall not involve compulsory and stigmatizing procedures .


### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . ### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support .


### the commission may define the support envisaged for beneficiary member states in cooperation with other member states or international organisations . ### the commission may propose to the beneficiary member states that the support envisaged is provided in cooperation with other member states or international organisations under the auspices of the un .


### the beneficiary member state , in coordination with the commission , may enter into partnership with one or more other member states which shall act as reform partners in respect of specific areas of reform . a reform partner shall , in coordination with the commission , help formulate strategy , reform roadmaps , design high - quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects . ### the beneficiary member state , in coordination with the commission , may enter into partnership with one or more other member states which shall act as reform partners in respect of specific areas of reform . a reform partner shall , in coordination with the commission , and under the supervision of the beneficiary member state , help formulate strategy , reform roadmaps , design high - quality assistance or oversee implementation of strategy and projects .


### the budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations within the limits of the multiannual financial framework established by regulation no 1311 / 2013 . ### the budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations within the limits of the multiannual financial framework established by regulation no 1311 / 2013 , which shall guarantee appropriate resources in actions , plans , programmes and projects in education , training and culture .


### the commission shall implement the programme in accordance with regulation no 966 / 2012 . 2 . the measures of the programme may be implemented either directly by the commission or indirectly , by entities and persons other than member states in accordance with article 60 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . in particular , union financial support for actions provided for in article 6 of this regulation shall take the form of : grants ; public procurement contracts ; reimbursement of costs incurred by external experts ; contributions to trust funds ; actions carried out in indirect management . 3 . grants may be awarded to member states ' national authorities , the european investment bank group , international organisations , public and / or private bodies and entities legally established in any of the following : member states ; european free trade agreement countries which are party to the european economic area agreement , in accordance with the conditions laid down in the eea agreement . the co - financing rate for grants shall be up to 100 % of the eligible costs , without prejudice to the principles of co - financing and no - profit . 4 . support may also be provided by individual experts who may be invited to contribute to selected activities organised under the programme wherever that is necessary for the achievement of the specific objectives set out in articles 5 . 5 . in order to implement the programme , the commission shall adopt , by way of implementing acts , multi - annual work programmes . multi - annual work programmes shall set out the policy objectives pursued through the envisaged support and the expected results , as well as funding priorities in the relevant policy areas . the multi - annual work programmes shall be further specified in annual work programmes , adopted by way of implementing acts , identifying the measures needed for their implementation , together with all the elements required by regulation no 966 / 2012 . 6 . to ensure timely availability of resources , the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control , the commission may , on request by a member state , adopt special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in this regulation to support the national authorities in addressing urgent needs . such special measures may account only for a limited proportion of the annual work programme and shall not be subject to the conditions set out in article 7 . ### the commission shall implement the programme in accordance with regulation no 966 / 2012 . 2 . the measures of the programme may be implemented either directly by the commission or indirectly , by entities and persons other than member states in accordance with article 60 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . in particular , union financial support for actions provided for in article 6 of this regulation shall take the form of : grants ; public procurement contracts ; reimbursement of costs incurred by external experts ; contributions to trust funds ; actions carried out in indirect management . 3 . grants may be awarded to member states ' local , regional and national authorities , the european investment bank group , international organisations , public and / or private bodies and entities legally established in any of the following : member states ; european free trade agreement countries which are party to the european economic area agreement , in accordance with the conditions laid down in the eea agreement . the co - financing rate for grants shall be up to 100 % of the eligible costs , without prejudice to the principles of co - financing and no - profit . 4 . support may also be provided by individual experts who may be invited to contribute to selected activities organised under the programme wherever that is necessary for the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 5 and a follow up to the monitoring activities / procedures of their contribution should be duly envisaged . 5 . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 , with a view to supplementing this regulation by establishing multi - annual work programmes . multi - annual work programmes shall set out the policy objectives pursued through the envisaged support and the expected results , as well as funding priorities in the relevant policy areas . the multi - annual work programmes shall be further specified in annual work programmes , adopted by way of implementing acts , identifying the measures needed for their implementation , together with all the elements required by regulation no 966 / 2012 . 5a . in order to plan the programmes , the relevant social partners and civil society be involved . the support activation process cannot be launched without consulting the relevant social partners and civil society . 6 . to ensure timely availability of resources , the annual work programme may indicate that in the event of unforeseen and duly justified grounds of urgency requiring an immediate response , including a serious disturbance in the economy or significant circumstances seriously affecting the economic or social conditions in a member state going beyond its control , the commission may , on request by a member state , adopt special measures in accordance with the objectives and actions defined in this regulation to support the national regional and local authorities in addressing urgent needs . such special measures may account only for a limited proportion of the annual work programme and shall not infringe point of article 5 .


### the commission and the beneficiary member states , within their respective responsibilities , shall foster synergies and ensure effective coordination between the programme and other union programmes and instruments , and in particular with measures financed by the union funds . to this end , they shall : ensure complementarity and synergy between different instruments at union and national levels , in particular in relation to measures financed by union funds , both in the planning phase and during implementation ; optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort ; ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at union and national level to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions . the relevant multi - annual and annual work programmes may serve as the coordination framework , where support is envisaged in any of the areas referred to in article 5 . ### without prejudice to point of article 5 the commission and the beneficiary member states , within their respective responsibilities , shall foster synergies and ensure effective coordination between the programme and other union programmes and instruments , and in particular with measures financed by the union funds . to this end , they shall : ensure complementarity and synergy between different instruments at union and national , regional and local levels , in particular in relation to measures financed by union funds , both in the planning phase and during implementation ; optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and cost ; ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation at union and national , regional and local level to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions . the relevant multi - annual and annual work programmes may serve as the coordination framework , where support is envisaged in any of the areas referred to in article 5 and shall not infringe point of article 5 .


### several programmes for union action exist currently in the fields of competitiveness of enterprises including smes , consumer protection , customers and end - users in financial services , policy making in financial services and food chain . some additional activities are financed directly under the internal market budget lines . it is necessary to streamline and exploit synergies between various actions and provide for a more flexible and agile framework to finance activities aiming to achieve a well - functioning internal market in the most cost - efficient manner . it is therefore necessary to establish a new programme bringing together activities financed previously under those other programmes and other relevant budget lines . the programme should also include new initiatives which aim to improve the functioning of the internal market . ### several programmes for union action exist currently in the fields of competitiveness of enterprises including smes , consumer protection , customers and end - users in financial services , policy making in financial services and food chain . some additional activities are financed directly under the internal market budget lines . it is necessary to streamline and exploit synergies between various actions and provide for a more flexible and agile framework to finance activities aiming to achieve a well - functioning internal market in the most inclusive way possible . it is therefore necessary to establish a new programme bringing together activities financed previously under those other programmes and other relevant budget lines . the programme should also include new initiatives which aim to improve the functioning of the internal market , taking as a priority goal : reducing the increasing divergence observed since the 2008 crisis between eu countries .