### specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the audiovisual sector ; ### specific measures to contribute to fair gender participation in the audiovisual sector ;


### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , where technically possible and feasible , for the purposes of point of article 8 , consent may be expressed by using the appropriate technical settings of a software application enabling access to the internet . ### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , where technically possible and feasible , for the purposes of point of article 8 , consent may be expressed by using privacy - friendly appropriate technical settings of a software application enabling access to the internet .


### it is necessary for billing , calculating interconnection payments , detecting or stopping fraudulent , or abusive use of , or subscription to , electronic communications services ; or ### it is strictly necessary for billing , calculating interconnection payments , detecting or stopping fraudulent , or abusive use of , or subscription to , electronic communications services ; or


### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its national financial intelligence unit is required to reply to requests for financial information or financial analysis by its designated competent authorities referred to in article 3 , where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary , on a case - by - case basis , for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences . ### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its national financial intelligence unit is able to respond to sufficiently reasoned requests for financial information or financial analysis by its designated competent authorities referred to in article 3 , where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary , on a case - by - case basis , for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of money laundering , the associate predicate crimes and&#160 ; terrorist financing . a request shall contain the relevant evidence that should sufficiently&#160 ; reason the&#160 ; supply of&#160 ; such information or analysis .


### sharing information between financial intelligence units and with competent authorities should only be permitted where it is necessary on a case - by - case basis , either for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences or for money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### sharing information between financial intelligence units and with competent authorities should only be permitted where it is necessary and sufficiently reasoned on a case - by - case basis , in particular for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing .


### ' financial information ' means any type of information or data which is held by financial intelligence units to prevent , detect and effectively combat money laundering and terrorist financing , or any type of information or data which is held by public authorities or by obliged entities for those purposes and which is available to financial intelligence units without the taking of coercive measures under national law ; ### ' financial information ' means any type of legally obtained or collected information or data which is legally held by financial intelligence units to prevent , detect and effectively combat money laundering and terrorist financing , or any type of such information or data which is held by public authorities or by obliged entities for those purposes and which is available to financial intelligence units without the taking of coercive measures under national law ;


### member states shall adopt legislative measures restricting , in whole or in part , the data subject ' s right of access to personal data relating to him or her processed under this directive in order to : ### member states may adopt legislative measures restricting , in whole or in part , the data subject ' s right of access to personal data relating to him or her processed under this directive in accordance with article 15 of directive 2016 / 680 .


### under its specific competences and tasks as laid down in article 4 of regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council16 , europol provides support to member states’ cross - border investigations into the money laundering activities of transnational criminal organisations . according to regulation 2016 / 794 , the europol national units are the liaison bodies between europol and the member states ' authorities competent to investigate criminal offences . to provide europol with the information necessary to carry out its tasks , member states should provide that their financial intelligence unit replies to requests for financial information and financial analysis made by europol through the respective europol national unit . member states should also provide that their europol national unit replies to requests for information on bank accounts by europol . requests made by europol have to be duly justified . they have to be made on a case - by case basis , within the limits of europol ' s responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks . _________________ 16 regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation and replacing and repealing council decisions 2009 / 371 / jha , 2009 / 934 / jha , 2009 / 935 / jha , 2009 / 936 / jha and 2009 / 968 / jha , oj l 135 , 24 . 5 . 2016 , p . 53 . ### under its specific competences and tasks as laid down in article 4 of regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council16 , europol provides support to member states’ cross - border investigations into the money laundering activities of transnational criminal organisations . according to regulation 2016 / 794 , the europol national units are the liaison bodies between europol and the member states ' authorities competent to investigate criminal offences . _________________ 16 regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation and replacing and repealing council decisions 2009 / 371 / jha , 2009 / 934 / jha , 2009 / 935 / jha , 2009 / 936 / jha and 2009 / 968 / jha , oj l 135 , 24 . 5 . 2016 , p . 53 .


### in order to enhance security in the member states and across the union , it is necessary to improve access to information by financial intelligence units and public authorities responsible for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious forms of crimes , to enhance their ability to conduct financial investigations and to improve cooperation between them . ### in order to enhance security in the member states and across the union , it is necessary to improve access to information by financial intelligence units and public authorities responsible for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of specific criminal offences , in particular money laundering , the associate predicate offences and terrorist financing , as well as to enhance their ability to conduct financial investigations and to improve cooperation between them .


### avoid obstructing official or legal inquiries , analyses , investigations or procedures for the purposes of this directive and to ensure that the prevention , investigation and detection of money laundering , terrorist financing or other serious criminal offences is not jeopardised . ### avoid obstructing official or legal inquiries , analyses , investigations or procedures for the purposes of this directive and to avoid jeopardising the prevention , investigation and detection of money laundering , terrorist financing and terrorism .


### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its designated national competent authorities are required to reply to requests for law enforcement information by the national financial intelligence unit , on a case - by - case basis , where the information is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its designated national competent authorities are able to respond to sufficiently reasoned requests for law enforcement information by the national financial intelligence unit , on a case - by - case basis , where the information is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing .


### each member state shall designate among its authorities competent for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of criminal offences the competent authorities empowered to access and search the national centralised bank account registries set up by the member states in accordance with article 32a of directive 2015 / 849 . they shall include the europol national units and the asset recovery offices . ### each member state shall designate among its authorities competent for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of criminal offences the competent authorities empowered to legally&#160 ; access and search&#160 ; the national centralised bank account registries set up by the member states in&#160 ; accordance with article 32a of directive 2015 / 849&#160 ; in full respect&#160 ; of the fundamental rights . they shall include the asset recovery offices .


### to develop , demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the union legislation and policy on environment and climate action , including the transition to clean energy , and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity ; ### to develop , demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the union legislation and policy on environment and climate action , including the transition to clean energy , and to contribute and support the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity and sustainable farming and food systems ;


### the improvement of governance on environmental , climate change and related clean energy transition matters requires involvement of civil society by raising public awareness , consumer engagement , and broadening of stakeholder involvement , including non - governmental organisations , in consultation on and implementation of related policies . ### the improvement of governance on environmental , climate change and related clean energy transition matters will not succeed without buy - in and the total involvement of civil society . this can be achieved by raising public awareness , by consumer engagement , and by the broadening of stakeholder involvement , including non - governmental organisations , in consultation on and implementation of related policies .


### ' strategic nature projects ' means projects that support the achievement of union nature and biodiversity objectives by implementing coherent programmes of action in the member states to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments , including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### ' strategic nature projects ' means projects that support the achievement of union nature and biodiversity objectives , laid down in particular in directive 2009 / 147 / ec and council directive 92 / 43 / eec , by implementing coherent programmes of action in the member states to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments , including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ;


### eur 1 950 000 000 for the field climate action , of which ### 35 . 8% for the field climate action , of which


### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies . ### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the environment and health and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies .


### the impact assessments of the clean energy legislation estimate that the delivery of the union ' s 2030 energy targets will require additional investments of eur 177 billion annually in the period 2021 - 2030 . the biggest gaps relate to the investments in buildings decarbonisation , where capital needs to be channelled towards projects of highly distributed nature . one of the objectives of the clean energy transition sub - programme is to build capacity for projects development and aggregation , thereby also helping to absorb funds from the european structural and investment funds and catalyse investments in clean energy also using the financial instruments provided under investeu . ### the impact assessments of the clean energy legislation estimate that the delivery of the commission proposed union ' s 2030 energy targets will require additional investments of eur 177 billion annually in the period 2021 - 2030 . these targets were raised by the co - legislators when finalising the renewable energy directive and the energy efficiency directive , in order to bring the union ' s targets closer to the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement . the biggest gaps relate to the investments in buildings decarbonisation , where capital needs to be channelled towards projects of a highly distributed nature , for example by promoting pilot projects based on small urban conglomerates . one of the objectives of the clean energy transition sub - programme is to build capacity for projects development and aggregation , thereby also helping to absorb funds from the european structural and investment funds and catalyse investments in clean energy also using the financial instruments provided under investeu .


### eur 1 350 000 000 for the sub - programme circular economy and quality of life ; ### 38 . 6% for the sub - programme circular economy and quality of life ;


### eur 950 000 000 for the sub - programme climate change mitigation and adaptation and ### 8% for the sub - programme climate change mitigation and adaptation and


### eur 2 150 000 000 for the sub - programme nature and biodiversity and ### 4% for the sub - programme nature and biodiversity and


### for achieving the overarching objectives , the implementation of the circular economy package11 , the 2030 climate and energy policy framework12 , 13 , 14 , union nature legislation15 , as well as of related policies16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , is of particular importance . _________________ 11 com 614 final , 02 . 12 . 2015 . 12 2030 climate and energy policy framework , com15 , 22 . 01 . 2014 . 13 eu strategy on adaptation to climate change , com216 , 16 . 04 . 2013 . 14 clean energy for all europeans package , com 860 , 30 . 11 . 2016 . 15 action plan for nature , people and the economy , com198 , 27 . 04 . 2017 . 16 clean air programme for europe , com918 . 17 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 . 18 thematic strategy for soil protection , com231 . 19 low emission mobility strategy , com 501 ; 20 action plan on alternative fuels infrastructure under article 10 of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , 8 . 11 . 2017 . ### for achieving the overarching objectives , the implementation of the circular economy package11 , the 2030 climate and energy policy framework12 , 13 , 14 , union nature legislation15 , as well as of related policies16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , and of the reach , pesticides and biocides regulations , is of particular importance . _________________ 11 com 614 final , 02 . 12 . 2015 . 12 2030 climate and energy policy framework , com15 , 22 . 01 . 2014 . 13 eu strategy on adaptation to climate change , com216 , 16 . 04 . 2013 . 14 clean energy for all europeans package , com 860 , 30 . 11 . 2016 . 15 action plan for nature , people and the economy , com198 , 27 . 04 . 2017 . 16 clean air programme for europe , com918 . 17 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 . 18 thematic strategy for soil protection , com231 . 19 low emission mobility strategy , com 501 ; 20 action plan on alternative fuels infrastructure under article 10 of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , 8 . 11 . 2017 .


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


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final ### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . the life funding granted to these regions should therefore be increased significantly , given that it does not currently reflect the real needs and urgency of meeting the objectives of this regulation , in particular : to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to clean energy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , thereby contributing to sustainable development . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final


### the programme should contribute to sustainable development and to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the union environment , climate and relevant clean energy legislation , strategies , plans and international commitments , in particular the united nations 2030 agenda for the sustainable development8 , the convention on biological diversity9 and the paris agreement adopted under the united nations framework convention on climate change10 . _________________ 10 oj l 282 , 19 . 10 . 2016 , p . 4 . 8 agenda 2030 , resolution adopted by un ga on 25 / 09 / 2015 . 9 93 / 626 / eec : council decision of 25 october 1993 concerning the conclusion of the convention on biological diversity , . ### the programme should contribute to sustainable development and to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the union environment , climate and relevant clean energy legislation , strategies , plans and international commitments , in particular the united nations 2030 agenda for the sustainable development8 , the convention on biological diversity9 , the paris agreement adopted under the united nations framework convention on climate change10 , the united nations basel , rotterdam and stockholm conventions , the reach and seveso iii directives and the convention on long - range transboundary air pollution . _________________ 10 oj l 282 , 19 . 10 . 2016 , p . 4 . 8 agenda 2030 , resolution adopted by un ga on 25 / 09 / 2015 . 9 93 / 626 / eec : council decision of 25 october 1993 concerning the conclusion of the convention on biological diversity , .


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


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


### the directive lays down an obligation for member states to make all documents re - usable unless access is restricted or excluded under national rules on access to documents and subject to the other exceptions laid down in this directive . the directive builds on the existing access regimes in the member states and does not change the national rules for access to documents . it does not apply in cases in which citizens or companies can , under the relevant access regime , only obtain a document if they can prove a particular interest . at union level , articles 41 and 42 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union recognise the right of any citizen of the union and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a member state to have access to european parliament , council and commission documents . public sector bodies should be encouraged to make available for re - use any documents held by them . public sector bodies should promote and encourage re - use of documents , including official texts of a legislative and administrative nature in those cases where the public sector body has the right to authorise their re - use . ### the directive lays down an obligation for member states to make all documents re - usable without prejudice to the exceptions laid down in this directive , such as national security or the protection of personal data , allowing member states to restrict or exclude certain documents from access . in the absence of harmonisation , procedures and modalities regarding access to public sector information remain within the competence of member states . the directive builds on the existing access regimes in the member states and does not change the national rules for access to documents . it does not apply in cases in which citizens or companies can , under the relevant access regime , only obtain a document if they can prove a particular interest . at union level , articles 41 and 42 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union recognise the right of any citizen of the union and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a member state to have access to european parliament , council and commission documents . public sector bodies should be encouraged to make available for re - use any documents held by them . public sector bodies should promote and encourage re - use of documents , including official texts of a legislative and administrative nature in those cases where the public sector body has the right to authorise their re - use . although this directive does not set an obligation for public sector bodies to ensure the storage of a certain type of documents with a view to the re - use of such documents , member states should make all reasonable efforts to ensure that this does not unduly impair the exploitation of their economic potential .


### in order to get access to the data opened for re - use by this directive , the use of suitable and well - designed application programming interfaces is needed . an api describes the kind of data can be retrieved , how to do this and the format in which the data will be received . it has different levels of complexity and can mean a simple link to a database to retrieve specific datasets , a web interface , or more complex set - ups . there is general value in re - using and sharing data via a suitable use of apis as this will help developers and start - ups to create new services and products . it is also a crucial ingredient of creating valuable ecosystems around data assets that are often unused . the set - up and use of api needs to be based on several principles : stability , maintenance over lifecycle , uniformity of use and standards , user - friendliness as well as security . for dynamic data , meaning frequently updated data , often in real time , public sector bodies and public undertakings shall make this available for re - use immediately after collection by ways of suitable apis . ### in order to get access to the data opened for re - use by this directive , the use of suitable and well - designed application programming interfaces is useful . an api means a set of functions , procedures , definitions and protocols for machine - to - machine communication and the seamless exchange of data . apis should be supported by clear technical documentation that is complete and available online . where possible , open apis should be used . european or internationally recognised standards protocols should be applied and international standards for datasets should be used where applicable . apis can have different level of complexity and can mean a simple link to a database to retrieve specific datasets , a web interface , or more complex set - ups . there is general value in re - using and sharing data via a suitable use of apis as this will help developers and start - ups to create new services and products . it is also a crucial ingredient of creating valuable ecosystems around data assets that are often unused . the set - up and use of api needs to be based on several principles : availability , stability , maintenance over lifecycle , uniformity of use and standards , user - friendliness as well as security . for dynamic data , meaning frequently updated data , often in real time , public sector bodies and undertakings should make this available for re - use immediately after collection by ways of suitable apis and , where relevant , as a bulk download , save for cases where this would impose a disproportionate effort . assessment of the proportionality of the efforts should take into account the size and operating budget of the public sector body or the undertaking in question .


### directive 2003 / 98 / ec should therefore be amended in order to ensure that its provisions can be applied to the re - use of documents produced in the performance of services in the general interest by public undertakings pursuing one of the activities referred to in articles 8 to 14 of directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council33 , as well as by public undertakings acting as public service operators pursuant to article 2 of regulation no 1370 / 2007 of the european parliament and the council on public passenger transport services by rail and by road , public undertakings acting as air carriers fulfilling public service obligations pursuant to article 16 of regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 24 september 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the community , and public undertakings acting as community shipowners fulfilling public service obligations pursuant to article 4 of regulation no 3577 / 92 of 7 december 1992 applying the principle of freedom to provide sevices to maritime transport within member states . _________________ 33 directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and repealing directive 2004 / 17 / ec . ### directive 2003 / 98 / ec should therefore be amended in order to ensure that its provisions can be applied to the re - use of documents produced in the performance of services in the general interest by public undertakings pursuing one of the activities referred to in articles 8 to 14 of directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council33 , as well as by public undertakings acting as public service operators pursuant to article 2 of regulation no 1370 / 2007 of the european parliament and the council on public passenger transport services by rail and by road , public undertakings acting as air carriers fulfilling public service obligations pursuant to article 16 of regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 24 september 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the community , and public undertakings acting as community shipowners fulfilling public service obligations pursuant to article 4 of regulation no 3577 / 92 of 7 december 1992 applying the principle of freedom to provide services to maritime transport within member states . due to the critical nature of their activities and to security and notification requirements they have to comply with , the provisions shall not apply to public undertakings where their activities fall under rules governing operators of critical infrastructures including operators of essential services as defined in point of article 4 of directive 2016 / 1148 . _________________ 33 directive 2014 / 25 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 26 february 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors and repealing directive 2004 / 17 / ec .


### the evaluation shall in particular address the scope and impact of this directive , including the extent of the increase in re - use of public sector documents to which this directive applies , the effects of the principles applied to charging and the re - use of official texts of a legislative and administrative nature , the re - use of documents held by other entities than public sector bodies , the interaction between data protection rules and re - use possibilities , as well as further possibilities of improving the proper functioning of the internal market and the development of the european data economy . ### the evaluation shall in particular address the scope and impact of this directive , including the extent of the increase in re - use of public sector documents to which this directive applies , the effects of the principles applied to charging and the re - use of official texts of a legislative and administrative nature , the re - use of documents held by other entities than public sector bodies , the interaction between data protection rules and re - use possibilities , as well as further possibilities of improving the proper functioning of the internal market , the development of the european data economy and the impact on the labour market .


### the directive lays down an obligation for member states to make all documents re - usable unless access is restricted or excluded under national rules on access to documents and subject to the other exceptions laid down in this directive . the directive builds on the existing access regimes in the member states and does not change the national rules for access to documents . it does not apply in cases in which citizens or companies can , under the relevant access regime , only obtain a document if they can prove a particular interest . at union level , articles 41 and 42 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union recognise the right of any citizen of the union and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a member state to have access to european parliament , council and commission documents . public sector bodies should be encouraged to make available for re - use any documents held by them . public sector bodies should promote and encourage re - use of documents , including official texts of a legislative and administrative nature in those cases where the public sector body has the right to authorise their re - use . ### the directive lays down an obligation for member states to make all documents re - usable without prejudice to the exceptions laid down in this directive . the directive builds on the existing access regimes in the member states and does not change the national rules for access to documents . neither does it establish access rights or obligations to publish information . this decision remains at the discretion of the member states . it does not apply in cases in which citizens or companies can , under the relevant access regime , only obtain a document if they can prove a particular interest . at union level , articles 41 and 42 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union recognise the right of any citizen of the union and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a member state to have access to european parliament , council and commission documents . public sector bodies should be encouraged to make available for re - use any documents held by them . public sector bodies should promote and encourage re - use of documents , including official texts of a legislative and administrative nature in those cases where the public sector body has the right to authorise their re - use .


### the substantive changes introduced to the legal text so as to fully exploit the potential of public sector information for the european economy and society focus on the following areas : the provision of real - time access to dynamic data via adequate technical means , increasing the supply of high - value public data for re - use , including from public undertakings , research performing organisationsand research funding organisations , tackling the emergence of new forms of exclusive arrangements , the use of exceptions to the principle of charging the marginal cost and the relationship between this directive and certain related legal instruments , including directive 96 / 9 / ec31 and directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council32 . __________________ 31 directive 96 / 9 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 1996 on the legal protection of databases . 32 directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the european community . ### the substantive changes introduced to the legal text so as to fully exploit the potential of data provided by public sector information for the european economy and society focus on the following areas : the provision of real - time access to dynamic data via adequate technical means , increasing the supply of high - value public data for re - use , including from research performing organisations and research funding organisations , tackling the emergence of new forms of exclusive arrangements , the use of exceptions to the principle of charging the marginal cost and the relationship between this directive and certain related legal instruments , including directive 96 / 9 / ec31 and directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council32 . __________________ 31 directive 96 / 9 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 1996 on the legal protection of databases . 32 directive 2007 / 2 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 14 march 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the european community .


### public sector bodies and public undertakings shall make dynamic data available for re - use immediately after collection , via suitable application programming interfaces . ### public sector bodies shall make dynamic data available for re - use immediately after collection , via suitable application programming interfaces . to ensure the sustained supply of , and access to , dynamic data , public sector bodies shall be supported in order to be able to provide a high level of training to their employees dealing with new technologies .


### the public sector in the member states collects , produces , reproduces and disseminates a wide range of information in many areas of activity , such as social , economic , geographical , weather , tourist , business , patent and educational information . documents produced by public sector bodies of executive , legislative or judicial nature constitute a vast , diverse and valuable pool of resources that can benefit the knowledge economy . ### the public sector in the member states collects , produces , reproduces and disseminates a wide range of information in many areas of activity , such as social , economic , geographical , environmental , weather , tourist , business , patent and educational information . documents produced by public sector bodies of executive , legislative or judicial nature constitute a vast , diverse and valuable pool of resources that can benefit the society . therefore , member states and the public sector entities should be supported financially to make data easily available for re - use .


### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on the re - use of public sector information ### proposal for a directive of the european parliament and of the council on open data and the re - use of public sector information


### paragraph 2 shall not apply to workers ' outstanding claims except if and to the extent that member states ensure by other means that the payment of such claims is guaranteed at a level of protection at least equivalent to that provided for under the relevant national law transposing directive 2008 / 94 / ec . ### paragraph 2 shall not apply to workers ' outstanding claims .


### member states shall encourage , by any means which they consider appropriate , the development of , and adherence to , voluntary codes of conduct by practitioners in the field of restructuring , insolvency and second chance , as well as other effective oversight mechanisms concerning the provisions of such services . ### member states shall ensure that practitioners in the field of restructuring , insolvency and second chance , as well as other effective oversight mechanisms concerning the provisions of such services , comply with statutory codes of conduct , which shall include at least relevant provisions on : training , qualification , licensing , registration , personal liability , insurance and good repute .


### the total duration of the stay of individual enforcement actions , including extensions and renewals , shall not exceed twelve months . ### the total duration of the stay of individual enforcement actions , including extensions and renewals , shall not exceed 100 days .


### member states shall ensure that any affected creditors have a right to vote on the adoption of a restructuring plan . member states may also grant such voting rights to affected equity holders , in accordance with article 12 . ### member states shall ensure that any affected creditors , including workers , have a right to vote on the adoption of a restructuring plan . member states may also grant such voting rights to affected equity holders , in accordance with article 12 .


### 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 .


### to promote efficiency and reduce delays and costs , national preventive restructuring frameworks should include flexible procedures limiting the involvement of judicial or administrative authorities to where it is necessary and proportionate in order to safeguard the interests of creditors and other interested parties likely to be affected . to avoid unnecessary costs and reflect the early nature of the procedure , debtors should in principle be left in control of their assets and the day - to - day operation of their business . the appointment of a restructuring practitioner , whether a mediator supporting the negotiations of a restructuring plan or an insolvency practitioner supervising the actions of the debtor , should not be mandatory in every case , but made on a case - by - case basis depending on the circumstances of the case or on the debtor ' s specific needs . furthermore , there should not necessarily be a court order for the opening of the restructuring process which may be informal as long as the rights of third parties are not affected . nevertheless , a degree of supervision should be ensured when this is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of one or more creditors or another interested party . this may be the case , in particular , when a general stay of individual enforcement actions is granted by the judicial or administrative authority or where it appears necessary to impose a restructuring plan on dissenting classes of creditors . ### a degree of supervision should be ensured when this is necessary to safeguard the legitimate interests of one or more creditors or another interested party . this may be the case , in particular , when a general stay of individual enforcement actions is granted by the judicial or administrative authority or where it appears necessary to impose a restructuring plan on dissenting classes of creditors .


### the commission shall send the draft estimates to the budgetary authority together with the draft general budget of the union . ### the commission shall send the draft estimates to the budgetary authority together with the draft general budget of the union . the commission shall send these draft estimates simultaneously to the agency .


### the management board shall elect a chairperson and three deputy chairpersons as follows &#8211 ; one from amongst the members representing member states , one from amongst the members representing employers ' organisations , one from amongst the members representing employees ' organisations and one from amongst the members representing the commission . the chairperson and the deputy chairpersons shall be elected by a majority of two - thirds of members of the management board with voting rights . ### the management board shall elect a chairperson and four deputy chairpersons as follows &#8211 ; one from amongst the members representing member states , one from amongst the members representing employers ' organisations , one from amongst the members representing employees ' organisations and one from amongst the members representing the commission , and one alternating from amongst the representatives appointed by the empl committee on behalf of the parliament . the chairperson and the deputy chairpersons shall be elected by a majority of two - thirds of members of the management board with voting rights .


### the executive director shall manage the agency . the executive director shall be accountable to the management board . ### the executive director shall manage the agency . the executive director shall be accountable to the management board . the executive director shall exercise , with respect to the staff of the agency , the powers conferred by the staff regulations on the appointing authority and by the conditions of employment of other servants on the authority empowered to conclude a contract of employment .


### the members referred to in points , and shall be appointed by the council on the basis of lists of candidates submitted by the member states , the european employers’ and employees’ organisations respectively . the commission shall appoint the members who are to represent it . ### the members referred to in points , and shall be appointed by the council on the basis of lists of candidates submitted by the member states , the european employers’ and employees’ organizations respectively . during the course of the term for which they are appointed a proposal for replacement by the respective organizations might be presented for the members referred in points and . the members referred to in point shall be appointed on a proposal by the commission submitted to the european parliament ; the proposal shall also be forwarded to the council for information . the members referred in point shall be independent experts and shall be appointed by the employment and social affairs committee of the european parliament .


### to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area . ### to deliver scientific , economic , cultural and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry whilst achieving the goal of establishing a more inclusive , educated , creative and secure and sustainable society , to address global challenges and promote industrial and sme’s competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area .


### to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area . ### to deliver scientific , economic , cultural and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective , the union should invest in research and innovation through horizon europe - a framework programme for research and innovation 2021 - 2027 to support the creation and diffusion of high - quality knowledge and technologies , to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing , supporting and implementing union policies , to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry whilst achieving the goal of establishing a more inclusive , educated , creative and secure and society , to address global challenges and promote industrial competitiveness ; to foster all forms of innovation , including breakthrough innovation , and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions ; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened european research area .


### cluster ' climate , energy and mobility ' : fighting climate change by better understanding its causes , evolution , risks , impacts and opportunities , and by making the energy and transport sectors more climate and environment - friendly , more efficient and competitive , smarter , safer and more resilient . ### cluster ' climate , energy and mobility ' : fighting climate change by better understanding its causes , evolution , risks , impacts and opportunities , and by making the energy and transport sectors climate and environment - friendly , more efficient and competitive , smarter , safer and more resilient ; enabling sustainable cultural heritage : researching into strategies and tools necessary for its safeguard whilst providing a better response to changing environment and more frequent extreme climatic events .


### it is the union ' s objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness , including in its industry , while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the union ' s strategic priorities , which ultimately aim at promoting peace , the union ' s values and the well - being of its peoples . ### it is the union ' s objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the union ' s strategic priorities , which ultimately aim at promoting peace and the well - being of its peoples .


### remembrance activities and critical reflection on europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history , as the foundation for a common future , moral purpose and shared values . the relevance of historical , cultural and intercultural aspects should also be taken into account , as well as the links between remembrance and the creation of a european identity and sense of belonging together . ### remembrance activities and critical reflection on europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history and core values , as the foundation for a common future , moral purpose and shared values . the relevance of historical , cultural and intercultural aspects should also be taken into account , as well as the links between remembrance and the creation of a european identity based on diversity , solidarity and sense of belonging together .


### the justice , rights and values fund and its two underlying funding programmes will focus primarily on people and entities , which contribute to make our common values , rights and rich diversity alive and vibrant . the ultimate objective is to nurture and sustain rights - based , equal , inclusive and democratic society . that includes a vibrant civil society , encouraging people ' s democratic , civic and social participation and fostering the rich diversity of european society , based on our common history and memory . article 11 of the treaty of the european union further specifies that the institutions shall , by appropriate means , give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action . ### the justice , rights and values fund and its two underlying funding programmes will focus on people and entities , which contribute to make our common values , rights and rich diversity alive and vibrant . the ultimate objective is to nurture and sustain rights - based , equal , open , inclusive and democratic society by funding activities that promote a vibrant , well - developed , self - reliant and empowered civil society , including advocacy for the promotion and protection of our common values , and that encourage people ' s democratic , civic and social participation and foster peace and the rich diversity of european society , based on our common values , history and memory . article 11 of the treaty of the european union requires that the institutions shall maintain an open , transparent and regular dialogue with civil society and shall , by appropriate means , give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action . the commission should maintain a regular dialogue with the beneficiaries of the programme as well as other relevant stakeholders by setting up a civil dialogue group .


### the work programme shall be adopted by the commission by means of an implementing act . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 19 . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 16 to supplement this regulation by establishing the appropriate work programme .


### eur [ 408 . 705 . 000 ] for the specific objectives referred to in article 2 and 2 ; ### eur [ 474 . 457 . 000 ] for the&#160 ; specific objectives referred to in points and of article 2 ; &#160 ;


### the justice , rights and values fund and its two underlying funding programmes will focus primarily on people and entities , which contribute to make our common values , rights and rich diversity alive and vibrant . the ultimate objective is to nurture and sustain rights - based , equal , inclusive and democratic society . that includes a vibrant civil society , encouraging people ' s democratic , civic and social participation and fostering the rich diversity of european society , based on our common history and memory . article 11 of the treaty of the european union further specifies that the institutions shall , by appropriate means , give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action . ### the justice , rights and values fund and its two underlying funding programmes will focus on people and entities , which contribute to make our common values , rights and rich diversity alive and vibrant . the ultimate objective is to nurture and sustain rights - based , equal , inclusive and democratic society . that includes a vibrant , resilient and empowered civil society , which fosters people ' s democratic , civic and social participation and cultivates the rich diversity of european society , based on our common values , history and memory . article 11 of the treaty of the european union further specifies that the institutions shall maintain an open , transparent and regular dialogue with civil society and shall , by appropriate means , give citizens and representative associations the opportunity to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action .


### eur [ 233 . 000 . 000 ] for the specific objective referred to in article 2 ; ### eur [ 500 . 000 . 000 ] for the specific objective referred to in point of article 2 ;


### regulation no [ the new fr ] applies to this programme . it lays down rules on the implementation of the union budget , including the rules on grants , prizes , procurement , indirect implementation , financial assistance , financial instruments and budgetary guarantees . ### regulation no [ the new fr ] applies to this programme . it lays down rules on the implementation of the union budget , including the rules on grants , prizes , procurement , indirect implementation , financial assistance , financial instruments and budgetary guarantees and demands full transparency on the use of resources , sound financial management and prudent use of resources . in particular , rules concerning the possibility for local , regional , national and transnational civil society organisations to be funded through multiannual operating grants , cascading grants , provisions ensuring fast and flexible grant - making procedures , such as a two - step - application procedure , user - friendly applications and reporting procedures should be operationalised and further strengthened as part of the implementation of this programme .


### the general objective of the programme is to protect and promote rights and values as enshrined in the eu treaties , including by supporting civil society organisations , in order to sustain open , democratic and inclusive societies . ### the general objective of the programme is to protect and promote rights and values as enshrined in the treaties , including democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights as enshrined in article 2 teu , in particular by supporting and building the capacity of civil society organisations at local , regional , national and transnational level , in order to sustain open , rights - based , democratic , equal and inclusive societies .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 14 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2027 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 13 and 14 shall be conferred on the commission until 31 december 2027 .


### promoting exchange and cooperation between citizens of different countries ; to promote citizens’ civic and democratic participation allowing citizens and representative associations to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action ; ### promoting exchange and cooperation between citizens of different countries ; to promote citizens’ civic and democratic participation allowing citizens and representative associations to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of union action , so as to increase the understanding of a pluralistic and participatory democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights and values ;


### this regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the union , in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply . these objectives should be achieved through the most cost - effective measures and in such a way that energy markets are not distorted . ### this regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the union , in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply . these objectives should be achieved through diplomatic measures and no security related approached


### the board of regulators and sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a simple majority of the members present , with one vote for each member , except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5 which shall be taken on the basis of a two - thirds majority of its members present . ### the board of regulators and its sub - committees pursuant to article 7 shall act by a two - thirds majority of the members present , with one vote for each member .


### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore vote with simple majority within the board of regulators . ### through the cooperation of national regulators within the agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre - requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various member states . national regulators should therefore continue to vote with two - thirds majority within the board of regulators . the agency should be accountable to the european parliament , the council and the commission , where appropriate .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### review , revise and provide opinions to the director on all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 and 16 , which are considered for adoption . in its opinions , the board of regulators shall give utmost account to the recommendations of the director pursuant to article 25 or give a statement of grounds as to why it does not . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of their tasks , with the exception of tasks pursuant to regulation 1227 / 201138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### provide opinions to the director on the opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 4 to 14 , which are considered for adoption . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director in the execution of his tasks , with the exception of decisions pursuant to article 16 of regulation 1227 / 200138 . __________________ 38 regulation 1227 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency , oj l 326 , 8 . 12 . 2011 , p . 1 . ### provide opinions to the director on all documents containing opinions , recommendations and decisions referred to in articles 3 to 14 , 16 and 30 , which are considered for adoption . the board of regulators may amend the opinions , recommendations and decisions drafted by the director pursuant to article 25 . in addition , the board of regulators , within its field of competence , shall provide guidance to the director and the agency working groups in the execution of their tasks .


### member states shall ensure that new public buildings , and existing public buildings that are subject to major renovation , at national , regional and local level fulfil an exemplary role in the context of this directive from 1 january 2012 onwards . member states may , inter alia , allow that obligation to be fulfilled by providing that the roofs of public or mixed private - public buildings are used by third parties for installations that produce energy from renewable sources . ### member states shall ensure that public procurement contracts and new public buildings , and existing public buildings that are subject to major renovation , at national , regional and local level fulfil an exemplary role in the context of this directive from 1 january 2012 onwards . member states may , inter alia , allow that obligation to be fulfilled by providing that the roofs of public or mixed private - public buildings are used by third parties for installations that produce energy from renewable sources or by setting renewable energy consumption targets in the provision of public goods and services .


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


### member states shall remove administrative barriers to corporate long - term power purchase agreements to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake . ### member states shall remove regulatory and administrative barriers to industrial long - term bilateral and multilateral power purchase agreements to finance renewables and facilitate their uptake .


### for the calculation of a member state ' s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state . this limit shall be reduced to 3 , 8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change . ### for the calculation of a member state ' s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources , the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids , as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport , if produced from food or feed crops , shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that member state unless such fuels meet the greenhouse gas saving threshold set out in article 26 , taking into account the mean estimated indirect land - use change emissions from biofuel and bioliquid feedstocks in part a of annex viii or are certified low indirect land - use change - risk biofuels and bioliquids based on a methodology developed by the commission . this limit shall be reduced to 0 % in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part a of annex x . the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from palm oil shall be 0 % from 2021 . the commission shall develop a methodology to certify low indirect land - use change - risk biofuels and bioliquids as defined in point of article 2 by 31 december 2019 . member states may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops , for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops , taking into account indirect land use change and other unintended sustainability impacts .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 1 . 7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1 . 2 times their energy content . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part b of annex ix shall be limited to 1 . 7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market .


### simplified and less burdensome authorisation procedures , including through simple notification if allowed by the applicable regulatory framework , are established for decentralised devices for producing energy from renewable sources . ### simplified and less burdensome authorisation procedures , including through simple notification if allowed by the applicable regulatory framework , are established for decentralised devices for producing energy from renewable sources , including renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### in order to reach or exceed the union target set in article 3 , member states shall apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed especially to help low - income households affected by energy poverty , renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . member states shall avoid any retroactive change to support schemes for energy from renewable sources in order to ensure legal certainty for consumers and investors and the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the development of renewable energy projects . member states should also remove support schemes and measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources .


### the permit granting process referred to in paragraph 1 shall not exceed a period of three years , except for the cases set out in article 16 and article 17 . ### the permit granting process referred to in paragraph 1 shall not exceed a period of 18 months , except for the cases set out in article 16 and article 17 . in the case of projects below 1mw , the procedure shall not exceed 9 months .


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


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 2 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 8 . 5% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . the same trajectory defined in annex ix for advanced biofuels applies for renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin . in addition , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin shall be approved as advanced biofuels and shall be equally eligible for contributing the fuel suppliers´ ghg emission reduction obligations as advanced biofuels , biogas and liquid biofuels produced from food or feed crops . this includes blending activities of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin with fossil petroleum and diesel . accordingly , hydrogen generated from water using electricity or waste heat via electrolysis shall be recognized as upstream emission reduction measure in accordance with art . 2 nr . 1 of council directive 2015 / 652 . in this context annex v lays down default value for different pathways of green hydrogen and synthetic methane applications along the entire product life cycle .


### member states shall assess the effectiveness of their support for electricity from renewable sources at least every four years . decisions on the continuation or prolongation of support and design of new support shall be based on the results of the assessments . ### the commission and the member states shall assess the effectiveness of their support for electricity from renewable sources at least every four years and report on their operation to the european parliament and the council . decisions on the continuation or prolongation of support and design of new support shall be based on the results of the assessments , considering their overall effectiveness in achieving renewable targets and other goals , such as affordability and the development of energy communities .


### support schemes may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes . the allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders , joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards member states respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for the cross - border disbursement of funding , following the principle that energy should be counted towards the member state funding the installation . ### support schemes may be opened to cross - border participation through , inter alia , opened tenders , joint tenders , opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes .


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


### without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with state aid rules , member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects . ### member states shall ensure that the level of , and the conditions attached to , the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects .


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


### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix ; ### ‘ advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from waste and residual feedstocks listed in part a of annex ix , and that do not have a significant impact on land uses ;


### it is thus appropriate to establish a union binding target of at least 27% share of renewable energy . member states should define their contribution to the achievement of this target as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans through the governance process set out in regulation [ governance ] . ### in light of the need to set a realistic path towards the achievement of the goals in the paris agreement , it seems necessary to develop a set of binding targets for renewable development in the member states that achieves at least a binding 45% target of renewable energy in the eu in 2030 . member states should develop their contribution to the achievement of this target as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans through the governance process set out in regulation [ governance ] .


### ‘ district heating’ or ‘ district cooling’ means the distribution of thermal energy in the form of steam , hot water or chilled liquids , from a central source of production through a network to multiple buildings or sites , for the use of space or process heating or cooling ; ### ‘ district heating’ or ‘ district cooling’ means the distribution of thermal energy in the form of steam , hot water or chilled liquids , from a central or decentralized source of production through a network to multiple customers , for the use of space or process heating or cooling ;


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


### the establishment of a union binding renewable energy target for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors . a target defined at the union level would leave greater flexibility for member states to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets in the most cost - effective manner in accordance with their specific circumstances , energy mixes and capacities to produce renewable energy . ### the establishment of union and national binding renewable energy targets for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors .


### member states shall open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article . ### member states shall open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states when it is necessary to contribute to the achievement of the targets set for renewable energy and climate policy .


### member states shall open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article . ### subject to a cost - benefit analysis showing a cost - benefit surplus , member states shall open support for electricity generated from renewable sources to generators located in other member states under the conditions laid down in this article .


### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it shall do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec shall be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration . ### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it may do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec may be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration .


### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues . ### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets , while taking into account the particularities of different technologies and the different abilities of small and large producers to respond to market signals .


### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 5% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 6 . 8% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 3 . 6% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x . ### the minimum share shall be at least equal to 1 . 0% in 2021 , increasing up to at least 5 . 0% in 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part b of annex x . within this total share , the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part a of annex ix shall be at least 0 . 5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 january 2021 , increasing up to at least 2 . 3% by 2030 , following the trajectory set out in part c of annex x .


### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it shall do so by using guarantees of origin . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec shall be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . member states shall ensure that transmission losses are fully taken into account when guarantees of origin are used to demonstrate consumption of renewable energy or electricity from high efficiency cogeneration . ### where an electricity supplier is required to prove the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in its energy mix for the purposes of article 3 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , it may do so by using guarantees of origin . where member states have arranged to have guarantees of origin for other types of energy , suppliers shall always use for disclosure the same type of guarantees of origin as the energy supplied . likewise , guarantees of origin created pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / ec may be used to substantiate any requirement to prove the quantity of electricity produced from high - efficiency cogeneration . in relation to paragraph 2 , where electricity is generated from cogeneration using renewable sources only one guarantee of origin may be issued specifying both characteristics .


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### renewables support policies should be predictable and avoid frequent and retroactive changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability , as well as the self - production of energy to minimize support costs .


### member states shall ensure that any national rules concerning the authorisation , certification and licensing procedures that are applied to plants and associated transmission and distribution network infrastructures for the production of electricity , heating or cooling from renewable energy sources , and to the process of transformation of biomass into biofuels or other energy products , are proportionate and necessary . ### member states shall ensure that any national rules concerning the authorisation , certification and licensing procedures that are applied to plants and associated transmission and distribution network infrastructures for the production of electricity , heating or cooling from renewable energy sources , and to the process of transformation of biomass into biofuels or other energy products , are proportionate , necessary and simplified ; giving preference to public entities , renewable self - consumers and energy communities . to this end , member states shall set - up single administrative points , as set in article 16 of this regulation , to support renewable self - consumers and energy communities in their administrative procedures and in the fulfilment of the technical requirements referred in paragraph 2 of this article .


### 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 on due justification an amount of up to 5 % of the initial allocation of 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 monitoring committee shall meet at least once a year and shall review all issues that affect the programme ' s progress towards achieving its objectives . ### the monitoring committee shall meet at least twice a year and shall review all issues that affect the programme ' s progress towards achieving its objectives .


### a more social europe implementing the european pillar of social rights ; ### a more social and cohesive europe implementing the european pillar of social rights and combating in particular inequalities , poverty , social exclusion and unemployment ;


### it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the member states , notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected . ### it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements which enable all people to make full use of the products , and services and infrastructure covered by this directive in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the member states .


### they shall apply those provisions from [ … insert date - six years after the entry into force of this directive ] . ### they shall apply those measures from : - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for products referred to in point of article 1 – general purpose computer hardware and operating systems ; - five years after the date of entry into force of this directive for products referred to in point of article 1– self - service terminals ; - four years after the date of entry into force of this directive for products referred to in point of article 1 - consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to telephony services ; - four years after the date of entry into force of this directive for products referred to in point of article 1 - consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capabilities related to audiovisual media services ; - four years after the date of entry into force of this directive for products referred to in point of article 1 - household appliances operated by a user interface ; - four years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – telephony services ; - six years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – audiovisual media services ; - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – air , bus , rail and waterborne passenger transport services ; - five years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – air , bus , rail and waterborne passenger transport services ; - 10 years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services under referred to in point of article 1 – air , bus , rail and waterborne passenger transport services ; - five years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – banking services and payment terminals ; - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – banking services and payment terminals ; - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1 – e - books ; - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1– e - commerce , social media and news websites , and online platforms ; - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1– accommodation services ; - three years after the date of entry into force of this directive for services referred to in point of article 1accommodation services .


### the estimated costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities , taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service . ### the estimated costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities and persons with age related or any other impairments taking into account the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service .


### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and / or functional limitations will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living . ### the demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of persons with disabilities and persons with age related or any other impairments will increase significantly with the ageing of the european union ' s population . an environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and is prerequisite for independent living .