### the programme should provide effective support for smes throughout their life - cycle . it should build on the unique knowledge and expertise developed with regard to smes and industrial sectors and on a long experience in working with european , national and regional stakeholders . this support should build on the successful experience of the enterprise europe network as a one - stop - shop to improve smes competitiveness and develop their business in the single market and beyond . the network plans to continue delivering services on behalf of other union programmes , notably for the horizon2020 programme , using the financial resources of these programmes . also the mentoring scheme for new entrepreneurs should remain the tool to enable new or aspiring entrepreneurs to gain business experience by matching with an experienced entrepreneur from another country and thus allow strengthening entrepreneurial talents . the programme should further strive to grow and extend its geographical coverage and thus offer wider range of matching possibilities to entrepreneurs in complementarity with other union initiatives where relevant . ### the programme should provide effective support for smes throughout their life - cycle , providing assistance ranging from project preparation through to commercialisation and access to the market , and encouraging the creation of business enterprise networks . it should build on the unique knowledge and expertise developed with regard to smes and economic and entrepreneurial sectors and on a long experience in working with european , national and regional stakeholders . this support should build on the experience of the enterprise europe network as a one - stop - shop to improve smes competitiveness and develop their business in the single market and beyond . the network plans to continue delivering services on behalf of other union programmes , notably for the horizon2020 programme , using the financial resources of these programmes . it should also support enhanced participation of smes representatives’ organisation in the development of single market policy initiative , such as public procurement , standardisation processes and intellectual property regimes . the network should also increase the number of actions , providing more targeted advice to sme , in drafting projects and supporting networking and technological and organisational transition . the network should also improve cooperation and liaison with other advisory hubs established in the digital programme and investeu as regards access to finance . the cosme actions in the network should also aim to provide high quality services across europe , paying particular attention to areas of activities and geographical parts of the union where the networks and intermediary stakeholders do not meet expected results . also the successful mentoring scheme for new entrepreneurs - erasmus for young entrepreneurs - should remain the tool to enable new or aspiring entrepreneurs to gain business and managerial experience by matching with an experienced entrepreneur from another country and thus allow strengthening entrepreneurial talents . the programme should grow and extend its geographical coverage and thus offer wider range of matching possibilities to entrepreneurs in complementarity with other union initiatives where relevant . in order to increase the value added by the promotion of entrepreneurship initiatives , special attention should be paid to micro - enterprises and to those that have benefited the least from the existing programme , and where the culture of entrepreneurship remains at a very basic level , and faces more barriers . every effort should be made to achieve reasonably geographically balanced distribution of the funds .


### support the development of high - quality international financial reporting and auditing standards , facilitate their integration into the union law and promote the innovation and development of best practices in corporate reporting ; ### support the development of high - quality international financial reporting and auditing standards , facilitate their integration into the union law and promote the innovation and development of best practices and transparency in corporate reporting ;


### enhancing the participation of consumers , other financial services end - users and civil society in financial services policy - making ; promoting a better understanding of the financial sector ; ### enhancing the participation of consumers , other financial services end - users , trade unions and civil society in financial services policy - making ; promoting a better understanding of the financial sector ;


### contributing to a high level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and in related areas , including by preventing and eradicating diseases and pests , and to support the improvement of the welfare of animals as well as a sustainable food production and consumption ; ### contributing to the highest level of health for humans , animals and plants along the food chain and in related areas , including by preventing and eradicating diseases and pests , and to support the improvement of the welfare of animals as well as a sustainable food production and consumption ;


### provision of mechanisms for citizens , consumers , end - users , civil society and businesses representatives from the union to contribute to political discussions , policies and decision making process , notably by supporting the functioning of representative organisations at national and the union level ; ### provision of mechanisms for citizens , consumers , end - users , civil society , trade unions and businesses representatives , in particular those representing smes , from the union to contribute to political discussions , policies and decision making process , notably by supporting the functioning of representative organisations at national and the union level ;


### provision of mechanisms for citizens , consumers , end - users , civil society and businesses representatives from the union to contribute to political discussions , policies and decision making process , notably by supporting the functioning of representative organisations at national and the union level ; ### provision of mechanisms for citizens , workers , consumers , end - users , civil society and businesses representatives from the union to contribute to political discussions , policies and decision making process , notably by supporting the functioning of representative organisations at national and the union level ;


### the commission is empowered to lay down , by means of an implementing act , a format in accordance with which member states are to provide information on the implementation of directive 86 / 278 / eec as required by article 10 of this directive . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 . the commission services shall publish a union - wide overview including maps on the basis of the data made available by the member states pursuant to articles 10 and 17 . . ### the commission is empowered to lay down , by means of an implementing act , a format in accordance with which member states are to provide information on the implementation of directive 86 / 278 / eec as required by article 10 of this directive . that implementing act , shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 . the commission services shall publish a union - wide overview including maps on the basis of the data made available by the member states pursuant to articles 10 and 17 and shall submit , every two years , to the european parliament and the council proposals for the better protection of soils and the environment .


### scale and type of environmental damage , date of occurrence and / or discovery of the damage . the scale of environmental damage shall be classified as small , medium , large or very large . the type of environmental damage shall be classified as damage to water , marine environment , soil , nature / ecosystems or damage to human health caused by pollution ; ### scale and type of environmental damage , date of occurrence and / or discovery of the damage . the scale of environmental damage shall be classified as small , medium , large or very large . the type of environmental damage shall be classified as damage to water , marine environment , soil , nature / ecosystems , the countryside , or damage to human health caused by pollution ;


### a list of characteristics not exceeding 40 variables to be transmitted to the commission and the corresponding measurement units ; ### a list of characteristics not exceeding 40 variables and the reasons for those additional statistical needs to be transmitted to the commission and the corresponding measurement units ;


### the holder is classified as a young farmer or new entrant into farming within the meaning of article 50 and of regulation no 1307 / 2013 ### yes / no


### if yes , is the holding part of a corporate group made up of units that are legally independent ### yes / no


### shared ownership ### yes / no


### year when classified as manager of holding ### year


### mountain or hill land ### ha


### in its communication to the european parliament and to the council on better regulation for better results – an eu agenda31 , the commission stressed that when considering policy solutions , it will consider both regulatory and well - designed non - regulatory means , modelled on the community of practice and the principles for better self - and co - regulation32 . a number of codes set up in the areas coordinated by the directive have proved to be well designed , in line with the principles for better self - and co - regulation . the existence of a legislative backstop has been considered an important success factor in promoting compliance with a self - or co - regulatory code . it is equally important that the codes establish specific targets and objectives allowing for the regular , transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the objectives aimed by the codes . graduated sanctions which maintain an element of proportionality are usually considered to be an effective approach in enforcing a scheme . these principles should be followed by the self - and co - regulatory codes adopted in the areas coordinated by this directive . _________________ 31 com 215 final 32 https : / / ec . europa . eu / digital - single - market / communities / better - self - and - co - regulation ### in its communication to the european parliament and to the council on better regulation for better results – an eu agenda31 , the commission stressed that when considering policy solutions , it will consider both regulatory and well - designed non - regulatory means . these principles should be followed by the co - regulatory codes adopted in the areas coordinated by this directive . _________________ 31 com 215 final


### in order to empower viewers , including parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors’ physical , mental or moral development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means . ### in order to empower viewers , including parents and vulnerable groups such as minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair physical , mental or moral development of vulnerable groups such as minors . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means .


### similarly , member states should be encouraged to ensure that self - and co - regulatory codes of conduct are used to effectively limit the exposure of children and minors to audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . certain co - regulatory or self - regulatory systems exist at union and national level in order to market responsibly alcoholic beverages , including in audiovisual commercial communications . those systems should be further encouraged , in particular those aiming at ensuring that responsible drinking messages accompany audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages . ### member states should be encouraged to ensure that regulation and co - regulatory codes of conduct are used to effectively prevent and limit the exposure of vulnerable groups such as children and minors to audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages .


### product placement should not be admissible in news and current affairs programmes , consumer affairs programmes , religious programmes and programmes with a significant children’s audience . in particular , evidence shows that product placement and embedded advertisements can affect children’s behaviour as children are often not able to recognise the commercial content . there is thus a need to continue to prohibit product placement in programmes with a significant children’s audience . consumer affairs programmes are programmes offering advice to viewers , or including reviews on the purchase of products and services . allowing product placement in such programmes would blur the distinction between advertising and editorial content for viewers who may expect a genuine and honest review of products or services in such programmes . ### product placement should in general not be admissible . evidence shows that product placement and embedded advertisements can affect children’s behaviour as children are often not able to recognise the commercial content . there is thus a need to continue to prohibit product placement in programmes . allowing product placement in programmes would blur the distinction between advertising and editorial content for viewers who may expect a genuine and honest review of products or services in such programmes .


### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters . ### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with audiovisual media services such as video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly vulnerable groups such as minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters .


### an important share of the content stored on video - sharing platforms is not under the editorial responsibility of the video - sharing platform provider . however , those providers typically determine the organisation of the content , namely programmes or user - generated videos , including by automatic means or algorithms . therefore , those providers should be required to take appropriate measures to protect minors from content that may impair their physical , mental or moral development and protect all citizens from incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin . ### an important share of the content stored on video - sharing platforms is not under the editorial responsibility of the video - sharing platform provider . however , those providers typically determine the organisation of the content , namely programmes or user - generated videos , including by automatic means or algorithms . therefore , those providers should be required to take appropriate measures to protect vulnerable groups such as minors from content that may impair their physical , mental or moral development and protect all citizens from incitement to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex , race , colour , religion , descent or national or ethnic origin .


### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . ### when taking the appropriate measures to protect vulnerable groups such as minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the person belonging to a vulnerable group such as a child .


### the commission and erga shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self - and co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct . ### the commission and erga shall encourage the exchange of best practices on co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct .


### the commission and erga shall encourage video - sharing platform providers to exchange best practices on co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct . ### the commission and erga shall encourage audiovisual media service providers such as video - sharing platform providers to exchange best practices on co - regulatory systems across the union . where appropriate , the commission shall facilitate the development of union codes of conduct .


### without prejudice to articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , member states shall ensure that video - sharing platform providers take appropriate measures to : ### without prejudice to articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , member states shall ensure that audiovisual media service providers such as video - sharing platform providers take appropriate measures to :


### the commission shall regularly inform the european parliament and the council of developments regarding the union’s macro - financial assistance , including disbursements thereof , and shall provide those institutions with the relevant documents in due time . ### the commission shall regularly inform the european parliament and the council of developments regarding the union’s macro - financial assistance , including disbursements thereof and the degree of implementation of the agreements reached by ukraine , and shall provide those institutions with the relevant documents in due time .


### the commission , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 7 , shall agree with the ukrainian authorities on clearly defined economic policy and financial conditions , focusing on structural reforms and sound public finances , to which the union ' s macro - financial assistance is to be subject , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding which shall include a timeframe for the fulfilment of those conditions . the economic policy and financial conditions set out in the memorandum of understanding shall be consistent with the agreements or understandings referred to in article 1 , including the macroeconomic adjustment and structural reform programmes implemented by ukraine with the support of the imf . ### the commission , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 7 , shall agree with the ukrainian authorities on clearly defined&#160 ; political and financial conditions , focusing on socially responsible structural reforms and sound public finances , to which the union ' s macro - financial assistance is to be subject , to be laid down in a memorandum of understanding which shall include a precise timeframe and specific measurement criteria for the fulfilment of those conditions . the&#160 ; political and financial conditions set out in the memorandum of understanding shall be consistent with the agreements or understandings referred to in article 1 , &#160 ; including the macroeconomic adjustment and structural reform programmes implemented by ukraine with the support of the imf .


### objective criteria for designating eligible regions and areas should be established . to that end , the identification of eligible regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council26 . _________________ 26 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . ### objective and transparent criteria for designating eligible regions and areas should be established . to that end , the identification of eligible regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council26 . _________________ 26 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics .


### pursuant to article [ 63 ] of regulation [ fr - omnibus ] sector - specific rules are to take account of the needs of european territorial cooperation programmes as regards , in particular the audit function . the provisions on the annual audit opinion , the annual control report and the audits of operations should therefore be simplified and adapted to those programmes involving more than one member states . ### pursuant to article [ 63 ] of regulation [ fr - omnibus ] sector - specific rules are to take account of the needs of european territorial cooperation programmes , as regards in particular the audit function . the provisions on the annual audit opinion , the annual control report and the audits of operations should therefore be simplified and adapted to those programmes involving more than one member state .


### a clear chain of financial liability in respect of recovery for irregularities should be established from sole or other partners via the lead partner and the managing authority to the commission . provision should be made for liability of member states , third countries , partner countries or overseas countries and territories , where obtaining recovery from the sole or other or lead partner is not successful , meaning that the member state reimburses the managing authority . consequently , under interreg programmes there is no scope for irrecoverable amounts on the level of beneficiaries . it is , however , necessary to clarify the rules , should a member state , third country , partner country or oct not reimburse the managing authority . the obligations of the lead partner for recovery should also be clarified . in particular , the managing authority should not be allowed to oblige the lead partner to launch a judicial procedure in a different country . ### a clear chain of financial liability in respect of recovery for irregularities should be established from sole or other partners via the lead partner and the managing authority to the commission . provision should be made for liability of member states , third countries , partner countries or overseas countries and territories , where obtaining recovery from the sole or other or lead partner is not successful , meaning that the member state reimburses the managing authority . consequently , under interreg programmes there is no scope for irrecoverable amounts on the level of beneficiaries . it is necessary , however , to clarify the rules should a member state , third country , partner country or oct not reimburse the managing authority . the obligations of the lead partner for recovery should also be clarified . in particular , the managing authority should not be allowed to oblige the lead partner to launch a judicial procedure in a different country .


### although interreg programmes with the participation of third countries , partner countries or octs should be implemented under shared management , outermost regions’ cooperation may be implemented under indirect management . specific rules should be set out how to implement those programmes as a whole or partially under indirect management . ### although interreg programmes with the participation of third countries , partner countries or octs should be implemented under shared management , outermost regions’ cooperation may be implemented under indirect management . specific rules should be set out on how to implement those programmes as a whole or partially under indirect management .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the adoption or amendment of interreg programmes , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . however , external cross - border cooperation programmes should respect , where applicable , committee procedures established under regulations [ ipa iii ] and [ ndici ] with regard to the first approval decision of those programmes . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the adoption or amendment of interreg programmes , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . however , where applicable , external cross - border cooperation programmes should respect committee procedures established under regulations [ ipa iii ] and [ ndici ] with regard to the first approval decision of those programmes .


### where a third country or partner country contributing to an interreg programme with national resources , which do not constitute the national cofinancing of support from the erdf or from an external financing instrument of the union , reduces that contribution during the implementation of the interreg programme , either globally or with regard to joint operations already selected and having received the document provided for in article 22 , the participating member state or member states shall request one of the options set out in the second subparagraph of paragraph 4 . ### where a third country or partner country contributing to an interreg programme with national resources , which does not constitute the national cofinancing of support from the erdf or from an external financing instrument of the union , reduces that contribution during the implementation of the interreg programme , either globally or with regard to joint operations already selected and having received the document provided for in article 22 , the participating member state or member states shall request one of the options set out in the second subparagraph of paragraph 4 .


### the commission shall assess each interreg programme and its compliance with regulation [ new cpr ] , regulation [ new erdf ] and this regulation and , in the case of support from an external financing instrument of the union and where relevant , its consistency with the multi - annual strategy document under article 10 or the relevant strategic programming framework under the respective basic act of one or more of those instruments . ### the commission shall assess each interreg programme and its compliance with regulation [ new cpr ] , regulation [ new erdf ] and this regulation ; in the case of support from an external financing instrument of the union and where relevant , its consistency with the multi - annual strategy document under article 10 or the relevant strategic programming framework , the commission shall assess its compliance under the respective basic act of one or more of those instruments .


### the composition of the monitoring committee of each interreg programme shall be agreed by the member states and , where applicable , by the third countries , partner countries and octs participating in that programme and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant authorities , intermediate bodies and representatives of the programme partners referred to in article [ 6 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] from member states , third countries , partner countries and octs . ### the composition of the monitoring committee of each interreg programme shall be agreed in an open and transparent manner by the member states and , where applicable , by the third countries , partner countries and octs participating in that programme and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant authorities , intermediate bodies and representatives of the programme partners referred to in article [ 6 ] of regulation [ new cpr ] from member states , third countries , partner countries and octs .


### staff costs shall consist of gross employment costs of staff employed by the interreg partner in one of the following ways : ### subject to being fully vouched and to complying with all union labour laws and rights , staff costs shall consist of gross employment costs of staff employed by the interreg partner in one of the following ways :


### member states should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and intermediate emission levels , and to contributing effectively to the achievement of the union air quality objectives . to this effect , member states should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and / or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations , including in neighbouring countries . national air pollution control programmes should , to that end , contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under article 23 of directive 2008 / 50 / ec of the european parliament and of the council23 . __________________ 23 directive 2008 / 50 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in europe . ### member states should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and intermediate emission levels , and to contributing effectively to the achievement of the union air quality objectives . to this effect , member states should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and / or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations , including in neighbouring countries . national air pollution control programmes should , to that end , contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under article 23 of directive 2008 / 50 / ec of the european parliament and of the council23 . the european commission should review all its policies , including the cap and commercial agreements , to move to means of production and distribution which reduce emissions of gases and contaminating particles to the maximum extent . __________________ 23 directive 2008 / 50 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in europe .


### in order to reduce atmospheric nh3 and pm2 , 5 emissions from the main contributors , national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector . member states should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances . ### in order to reduce atmospheric nh3 and pm2 , 5 emissions from the main contributors , national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector . member states should be entitled to implement measures applicable to the agricultural sector other than those set out in this directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances .


### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , member states shall take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit their 2025 emissions of so2 , nox , nmvoc , nh3 , pm2 , 5 and ch4 . the levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold , by a linear reduction trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030 . ### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , member states shall take all the necessary measures to limit their 2025 emissions of so2 , nox , nmvoc , nh3 , pm2 , 5 and ch4 . the levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold , by a linear reduction trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030 .


### member states shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with part 2 of annex iii in order to limit their annual anthropogenic emissions in accordance with article 4 . ### member states shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with part 2 of annex iii in order to limit their annual anthropogenic emissions in accordance with article 4 . member states shall in particular take into consideration the role of the agricultural sector and its emissions of ammonia and methane when drawing up and adopting national air pollution control programmes .


### the reports referred to in paragraph 1 may include an evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of this directive . ### the reports referred to in paragraph 1 shall include an evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of this directive .


### the programme ' s overall objective is the enhancement of cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth , and employment . for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned . ### the programme ' s overall objective is the enhancement of social and economic cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and gainful employment which respects all union labour standards . for that purpose , it should provide financial incentives for addressing challenges of a structural nature , and should help to strengthen the administrative capacity of the member states insofar as their institutions and economic and social sectors are concerned .


### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , growth and employment ; and ### to contribute to addressing national reform challenges of a structural nature aimed at improving the performance of the national economies and at promoting resilient economic and social structures in the member states , including by means of major national debt write - offs ' , thereby contributing to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and gainful employment which respects all existing union labour rights ; and


### the general and the specific objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 shall refer to policy areas related to cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , research and innovation , smart , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , and in particular to one or more of the following : ### the general and the specific objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 shall refer to policy areas related to health , environment , cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , research and innovation , smart , sustainable , and inclusive growth , jobs and investment , and in particular to one or more of the following :


### institutional reform and efficient and service - oriented functioning of public administration and e - government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering ; ### institutional reform and efficient and service - oriented functioning of public administration and e - government , providing such reforms do not include the privatisation of vital public services such as water , energy , health , communications infrastructure etc . , but including through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering ;


### institutional reform and efficient and service - oriented functioning of public administration and e - government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering ; ### institutional reform , public interest , and efficient and service - oriented functioning of public administration and e - government , including , where appropriate , through the simplification of rules , effective rule of law , reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud , corruption and money laundering and by offering extended , quality engagement to civil society ;


### to increase the availability and use of scientific knowledge on disasters . ### to increase the availability and use of scientific knowledge on disasters , including in the outermost regions and octs .


### at the same time , seal hunting is an integral part of the culture and identity of the inuit and other indigenous communities and makes a major contribution to their subsistence . for those reasons , seal hunts traditionally conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities do not raise the same public moral concerns as the hunts conducted primarily for commercial purposes . moreover , it is broadly recognised that the fundamental and social interests of inuit and other indigenous communities should not be adversely affected , in accordance with united nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples and other relevant international instruments . for those reasons , by way of exception , regulation no 1007 / 2009 allows the placing on the market of seal products which result from hunts traditionally conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities and which contribute to their subsistence . ### at the same time , seal hunting is an integral part of the culture and identity of the inuit and other indigenous communities and makes a major contribution to their subsistence . for those reasons , seal hunts traditionally conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities do not raise the same public moral concerns as the hunts conducted primarily for commercial purposes . moreover , it is broadly recognised that the fundamental and social interests of inuit and other indigenous communities should not be adversely affected , in accordance with united nations declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples and other relevant international instruments . because since 2009 , there have been very few seal products resulting from traditional hunts by indigenous communities that have been placed on the union market , it is reasonable to conclude that exports of seal products by indigenous communities do not substantially contribute to their subsistence .


### a genuinely humane killing method cannot be effectively and consistently applied in the hunts conducted by the inuit and other indigenous communities , just like in the other seal hunts . nonetheless , it is appropriate , in light of the objective pursued by regulation no 1007 / 2009 , to make the placing in the union market of products resulting from hunts by the inuit and other indigenous communities conditional upon those hunts being conducted in a manner which reduces pain , distress , fear or other forms of suffering of the animals hunted to the extent possible , while having regard to the traditional way of life and the subsistence needs of the inuit and other indigenous communities . the exception granted in respect of seal products resulting from hunts conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities should be limited to hunts that contribute to the subsistence need of those communities and are therefore not conducted primarily for commercial purposes . thus , the commission should be enabled to limit , if necessary , the quantity of seal products placed on the market under that exception in order to prevent the use of the exception by products resulting from hunts which are conducted primarily for commercial purposes . ### a genuinely humane killing method cannot be effectively and consistently applied in the hunts conducted by the inuit and other indigenous communities , just like in the other seal hunts . therefore it is appropriate , in light of the objective pursued by regulation no 1007 / 2009 , to prohibit the placing in the union market of products resulting from hunts by the inuit and other indigenous communities .


### the placing on the market of seal products shall be allowed only where the seal products result from hunts conducted by inuit and other indigenous communities , provided that the following conditions are all satisfied : ### the placing on the market of seal products shall not be allowed .


### the union ' s macro - financial assistance should support moldova ' s commitment to values shared with the union , including democracy , the rule of law , good governance , respect for human rights , sustainable development and poverty reduction , as well as its commitment to the principles of open , rules - based and fair trade . ### the union ' s macro - financial assistance should support moldova ' s commitment to values shared with the union , including democracy , the rule of law , good governance , respect for human rights , sustainable development and poverty reduction , as well as its commitment to the principles of open , rules - based and fair trade , and should at the same time be conditional on practical results in their implementation within moldova , inter alia with regard to the creation of transparency concerning decision - making processes in politics and administration , and immediate termination of protracted court cases against political opponents in the country .


### in order to ensure that the union’s financial interests linked to the union’s macro - financial assistance are protected efficiently , moldova should take appropriate measures relating to the prevention of , and fight against , fraud , corruption and any other irregularities linked to the assistance . in addition , provision should be made for the commission to carry out checks and for the court of auditors to carry out audits . ### in order to ensure that the union’s financial interests linked to the union’s macro - financial assistance are protected efficiently , moldova should take appropriate measures relating to the prevention of , and fight against , fraud , corruption and any other irregularities linked to the assistance . in addition , provision should be made for the commission to carry out checks and for the court of auditors to carry out audits and , if the aims and principles of the association agreement are disregarded or no practical results are achieved in implementing agreed reforms , for the commission to make provision for temporary suspension of aid .


### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems . ### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems with due full respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms .


### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation shall be transmitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems . ### requests and communications pursuant to this regulation may be submitted through a decentralised it system composed of national it systems interconnected by a communication infrastructure enabling the secure and reliable cross - border exchange of information between the national it systems .


### where requests and communications referred to in paragraph 1 require or feature a seal or handwritten signature , ‘ qualified electronic seals’ and ‘ qualified electronic signatures’ as defined in regulation no 910 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council may be used instead . ### where requests and communications referred to in paragraph 1 require or feature a seal or handwritten signature , ‘ qualified electronic seals’ and ‘ qualified electronic signatures’ as defined in regulation no 910 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council may be used instead , provided that it is fully ensured that the persons involved have obtained knowledge of these documents in sufficient time and in lawful manner .


### on the basis of identified risks , the commission shall define the types and the number of key response capacities required for the european civil protection pool . the commission shall monitor progress towards the capacity goals and remaining gaps and shall encourage member states to address such gaps . the commission may support member states in accordance with article 20 , point of article 21 and article 21 . ### on the basis of identified risks , the commission and the member states shall define the types and the number of key response capacities required for the european civil protection pool . the commission shall monitor progress towards the capacity goals and remaining gaps and shall encourage member states to address such gaps . the commission may support member states in accordance with article 20 , point of article 21 and article 21 .


### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the european semester . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing . ### better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better europe , and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both european and national levels . this should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity - building , in addition to current guidance and ongoing re - prioritisation . more specifically , action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps , increase timeliness and support the priorities in terms of achieving the 17 united nations sustainable development goals , with particular regard to income and gender inequalities . the commission should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the social , economic and budgetary implications of both population ageing and migration flows .


### ' 1 . treatment and recycling may be undertaken outside the member state concerned or outside the community , provided that the shipment of waste batteries and accumulators is in compliance with council regulation no 259 / 93 of 1 february 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within , into and out of the european community . ' ### article 15 of directive 2006 / 66 / ec is replaced by the following : ' 1 . without losing sight of the waste hierarchy priorities and the environmental impact of transport , treatment and recycling may be undertaken outside the member state concerned or outside the community , provided that the shipment of waste batteries and accumulators is in compliance with council regulation no 259 / 93 of 1 february 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste within , into and out of the european community . member states shall take the necessary measures to prevent illegal shipment of waste . ' .


### ' member states shall , without prejudice to the requirements of union legislation on the proper functioning of the internal market and on product design , including directive 2009 / 125 / ec , encourage cooperation between producers and recyclers and measures to promote the design and production of eee , notably in view of facilitating re - use , dismantling and recovery of weee , its components and materials . in this context , member states shall take appropriate measures so that the ecodesign requirements facilitating re - use and treatment of weee established in the framework of directive 2009 / 125 / ec are applied and producers do not prevent , through specific design features or manufacturing processes , weee from being re - used , unless such specific design features or manufacturing processes present overriding advantages , for example , with regard to the protection of the environment and / or safety requirements . ' ### article 4 of directive 2012 / 19 / eu is replaced by the following : ' member states shall , without prejudice to the requirements of union legislation on the proper functioning of the internal market and on product design , including directive 2009 / 125 / ec , encourage cooperation between producers , repairers and recyclers and measures to promote the design and production of eee , notably in view of facilitating repair , re - use , dismantling and recovery of weee , its components and materials . in this context , member states shall take appropriate measures so that the ecodesign requirements facilitating re - use and treatment of weee established in the framework of directive 2009 / 125 / ec are applied and producers do not prevent , through specific design features or manufacturing processes , weee from being repaired and re - used , unless such specific design features or manufacturing processes present overriding advantages , for example , with regard to the protection of the environment and / or safety requirements . '


### ' disposal and transport of collected weee ' ### in directive 2012 / 19 / eu , the title of article 6 is replaced by the following : ' use of collected weee ' .


### ' 2 . member states shall ensure that the collection and transport of separately collected weee is carried out in a way which allows optimal conditions for preparing for re - use , recycling and the confinement of hazardous substances . in order to maximise preparing for re - use , member states shall promote that , prior to any further transfer , collection schemes or facilities provide , where appropriate , for the separation at the collection points of weee that is to be prepared for re - use from other separately collected weee , in particular by granting access for personnel from re - use centres . ' ### article 6 of directive 2012 / 19 / eu is replaced by the following : ' 2 . member states shall ensure that the collection and transport of separately collected weee is carried out in a way which allows optimal conditions for preparing for re - use , recycling and the confinement of hazardous substances . in order to maximise preparing for re - use , member states shall promote that , prior to any further transfer , collection schemes or facilities provide , where appropriate , for the separation at the collection points of weee that is to be prepared for re - use from other separately collected weee , in particular by granting access for personnel from re - use centres . having regard to the waste hierarchy priorities and the environmental impact of transport and without prejudice of the application of the ' producer ' s responsibility ' principle , the access to separately collected weee by repair and re - use local operators shall be promoted . '


### ' 3 . member states shall ensure that producers or third parties acting on their behalf set up systems to provide for the recovery of weee using best available techniques . the systems may be set up by producers individually or collectively . member states shall ensure that any establishment or undertaking carrying out collection or treatment operations stores and treats weee in compliance with the technical requirements set out in annex viii . ' ### article 8 of directive 2012 / 19 / eu is replaced by the following : ' 3 . member states shall ensure that producers , third parties acting on their behalf or third operators present in the market set up systems to provide for the recovery of weee using best available techniques . the systems may be set up by producers individually or collectively . member states shall ensure that any establishment or undertaking carrying out collection or treatment operations stores and treats weee in compliance with the technical requirements set out in annex viii . '


### ' 1 . the treatment operation may also be undertaken outside the respective member state or the union provided that the shipment of weee is in compliance with regulation no 1013 / 2006 and commission regulation no 1418 / 2007 of 29 november 2007 concerning the export for recovery of certain waste listed in annex iii or iiia to regulation no 1013 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council to certain countries to which the oecd decision on the control of transboundary movements of wastes does not apply . ' ### article 10 of directive 2012 / 19 / eu is replaced by the following : ' 1 . without losing sight of the waste hierarchy priorities and the environmental impact of transport , the treatment operation may also be undertaken outside the respective member state or the union provided that the shipment of weee is in compliance with regulation no 1013 / 2006 and commission regulation no 1418 / 2007 of 29 november 2007 concerning the export for recovery of certain waste listed in annex iii or iiia to regulation no 1013 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council to certain countries to which the oecd decision on the control of transboundary movements of wastes does not apply . member states shall take the necessary measures to prevent illegal shipment of waste . '


### rightholders shall be allowed to apply measures to ensure the security and integrity of the networks and databases where the works or other subject - matter are hosted . such measures shall not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective . ### rightholders shall not be allowed to apply measures that have the effect of limiting the exception provided for in paragraph 1 . measures to ensure the security of the networks and databases where the works or other subject - matter are hosted may be applied . such measures shall not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objective of network security . these measures should not prevent or unreasonably restrict the ability to text and data mine or the ability to develop text and data mining tools different from those offered by the rightholders .


### ' 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 ;


### ' standard action projects ' means projects , other than strategic integrated projects , strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects , that pursue the specific objectives of the programme set out in article 3 ; ### ' standard action projects ' means projects , other than strategic integrated projects , strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects , such as bottom - up projects , that pursue the specific objectives of the programme set out in article 3 ;


### the general objective of the programme is 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 . ### the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the shift towards a sustainable , circular , resource - and energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to a highly energy - efficient and renewables - based energy system , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , thereby contributing to a high level of environmental protection and ambitious climate action . the programme shall also support better environmental and climate governance at all levels , including better involvement of civil society ngos and local actors .


### 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 to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity and sustainable farming and food systems ;


### projects financed by the programme shall avoid undermining environmental , climate or relevant clean energy objectives of the programme and , where possible , shall promote the use of green public procurement ; ### projects financed by the programme shall avoid undermining environmental , climate or relevant clean energy objectives of the programme and , as often as possible , shall promote the use of green public procurement ;


### it is necessary to provide for the widespread deployment of electronic toll systems in the member states and neighbouring countries , and to have interoperable systems suited to the future development of road - charging policy at union level and to future technical developments . ### it is necessary to provide for the widespread deployment of electronic toll systems in the member states and neighbouring countries , and to have , as far as possible , reliable , user friendly , cost - efficient , interoperable systems suited to the future development of road - charging policy at union level and to future technical developments .


### artificial barriers to the operation of the internal market should be removed , while still allowing the member states and the union to implement a variety of road - charging policies for all types of vehicles at local , national or international level . the equipment installed in vehicles should allow such road - charging policies to be implemented in accordance with the principles of non - discrimination between the citizens of all member states . the interoperability of electronic toll systems at union level therefore needs to be ensured as soon as possible . ### artificial barriers to the operation of the internal market should be removed , while still allowing the member states and the union to implement a variety of road - charging policies for all types of vehicles at local , national or international level . the equipment installed in vehicles should allow such road - charging policies to be implemented in accordance with the principles of non - discrimination between the citizens of all member states , while fully respecting all fundamental rights . the reliable interoperability of electronic toll systems at union level based on the respect of fundamental rights should therefore be ensured as soon as possible .


### it should be confirmed that the european electronic toll service is provided by eets providers , as specified in commission decision 2009 / 750 / ec17 . _________________ 17 commission decision 2009 / 750 / ec of 6 october 2009 on the definition of the european electronic toll service and its technical elements . ### it should be confirmed that the european electronic toll service is legally provided by eets providers , as specified in commission decision 2009 / 750 / ec17and in full compliance with fundamental rights . _________________ 17 commission decision 2009 / 750 / ec of 6 october 2009 on the definition of the european electronic toll service and its technical elements .


### member states should be required to provide the commission information and data necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the system for exchanging information on those who fail to pay a road fee . the commission should be required to assess the data and information obtained , and to propose , if necessary , amendments to the legislation . ### member states should be required to provide the commission information and data necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the system for exchanging information on those who fail to pay a road fee with full respect for protection of personal data . the commission should be required to assess the data and information obtained , and to propose , if necessary , amendments to the legislation .


### in order to ensure the interoperability of electronic road toll systems and to facilitate the cross - border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the adapting to technological progress of the list of technologies which can be used for carrying out electronic toll transactions in electronic toll systems which require the installation or use of on - board equipment . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to ensure the interoperability of electronic road toll systems and to legally facilitate the cross - border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the adapting to technological progress of the list of technologies which can be used for carrying out electronic toll transactions in electronic toll systems which require the installation or use of on - board equipment . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### those automated searches shall be conducted in compliance with the procedures referred to in points 2 and 3 of chapter 3 of the annex to council decision 2008 / 616 / jha26 and with the requirements of annex ii to this directive . _________________ 26 council decision 2008 / 616 / jha of 23 june 2008 on the implementation of decision 2008 / 615 / jha on the stepping up of cross - border cooperation , particularly in combating terrorism and cross - border crime . ### those automated searches shall be conducted in full compliance with the procedures referred to in points 2 and 3 of chapter 3 of the annex to council decision 2008 / 616 / jha26 and with the requirements of annex ii to this directive as well as in full compliance with all fundamental rights . _________________ 26 council decision 2008 / 616 / jha of 23 june 2008 on the implementation of decision 2008 / 615 / jha on the stepping up of cross - border cooperation , particularly in combating terrorism and cross - border crime .


### any person concerned shall have the right to obtain information on which personal data recorded in the member state of registration were transmitted to the member state in which there was a failure to pay a road fee , including the date of the request and the competent authority of the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee . ### any person concerned shall have the right to obtain without hindrance information on which personal data recorded in the member state of registration were transmitted to the member state in which there was a failure to pay a road fee , including the date of the request and the competent authority of the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee .


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


### manufacturers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation , in paper or electronic form , necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ce marked fertilising product with this regulation , in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ce marked fertilising products which they have placed on the market . ### manufacturers shall , further to a request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation , in paper or electronic form , necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ce marked fertilising product with this regulation , in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ce marked fertilising products which they have placed on the market .


### further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a ce marked fertilising product ; ### further to a request from a competent national authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a ce marked fertilising product ;


### distributors shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation , in paper or electronic form , necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ce marked fertilising product . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ce marked fertilising products which they have made available on the market . ### distributors shall , further to a request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation , in paper or electronic form , necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ce marked fertilising product . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ce marked fertilising products which they have made available on the market .


### a body belonging to a business association or professional federation representing undertakings involved in the design , manufacturing , provision , or use of ce marked fertilising products which it assesses , may , on condition that its independence and the absence of any conflict of interest are demonstrated , be considered such a body . ### a body belonging to a business association or professional federation representing undertakings involved in the design , manufacturing , provision , or use of ce marked fertilising products which it assesses , may not be considered such a body .


### the impartiality of the conformity assessment bodies , their top level management and of the personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment tasks shall be guaranteed . ### the impartiality of the conformity assessment bodies , their top level management and of the personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment tasks shall be guaranteed . appropriate protection will be ensured for employees who report breaches committed within conformity assessment bodies against retaliation , discrimination or other types of unfair treatment at a minimum ;


### for some carcinogens and mutagens it is necessary to consider other absorption pathways , including the possibility of penetration through the skin , in order to ensure the best possible level of protection . ### in accordance with the precautionary principle , it is essential to consider alternative absorption pathways for carcinogens , mutagens and reprotoxins , including the possibility of penetration through the skin , in order to ensure the highest possible level of protection for the health and safety of workers .


### the limit values set out in annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec for vinyl chloride monomer and hardwood dusts should be revised in the light of more recent scientific data . ### to ensure compliance with and the application of the precautionary principle regarding workers’ health and safety , the limit values set out in annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec for vinyl chloride monomer , hardwood dusts , benzene and chromium should be regularly revised in the light of more recent scientific data .


### this amendment strengthens the protection of workers ' health at their workplace . ### the aim of the amendment of directive 2004 / 37 / ec is to improve and strengthen the protection of workers ' health and safety at their workplace , via the reinforcement of appropriate means of control . it also increases the effectiveness and clarity of the relevant union law and ensures a level - playing field .


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular in article 31 thereof . ### this directive respects the fundamental rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular the fundamental right to life in article 2 and the right to fair and just working conditions with respect to people ' s health , safety and dignity under article 2 and article 31 thereof .


### given that the present act concerns the workers ' health at their workplace , the deadline for transposition should be two years . ### given that the present act concerns the protection of workers ' health and safety at their workplace , the deadline for transposition should not be later than two years from the date of entry into force of this directive .


### the union is committed to a sustainable , competitive , secure and decarbonised energy system . the energy union and the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 establish ambitious union commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed and to make energy savings of at least 27 % , reviewing this level having in mind an union level of 30 %10 , and to improve europe ' s energy security , competitiveness and sustainability . __________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 . ### the energy and climate policy framework for 2030 should establish ambitious , binding union targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further , to increase the proportion of renewable energy consumed by at least 30 % and to make energy savings of at least 40 % , and to improve europe ' s energy security and sustainability . __________________ 10 euco 169 / 14 , co eur 13 , concl 5 , brussels 24 october 2014 .


### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . ### member states shall ensure that , when a technical building system is installed , replaced or upgraded , the energy efficiency of the altered parts of the system are assessed , documented it and passed on to the building owner , so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates . member states shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in article 18 . where changes to a technical building system affect the energy performance of a building or building unit , energy performance certificates have to be updated by the owner or landlord of the building . energy performance certificates have to be updated at the latest before the building or building unit is to be sold or rented out . the installer of the technical building system has to ensure that changes to the energy performance certificate are entered into the national database for energy performance certificates . this provision applies regardless of the size of a building .


### the smartness indicator shall cover flexibility features , enhanced functionalities and capabilities resulting from more interconnected and built - in intelligent devices being integrated into the conventional technical building systems . the features shall enhance the ability of occupants and the building itself to react to comfort or operational requirements , take part in demand response and contribute to the optimum , smooth and safe operation of the various energy systems and district infrastructures to which the building is connected . ; ### the voluntary smartness indicator shall cover flexibility features , enhanced functionalities and capabilities resulting from more interconnected and built - in intelligent devices being integrated into the conventional technical building systems . the features shall be tested to assess whether they enhance the ability of occupants and the building itself to react to comfort or operational requirements , take part in demand response and contribute to the optimum , smooth and safe operation of the various energy systems and district infrastructures to which the building is connected . the cost effectiveness and real added - value of such an indicator shall be assessed .


### culture , cultural heritage and cultural diversity are of great value to european society from a cultural , environmental , social and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported . the rome declaration of 25 march 2017 as well as the european council in december 2017 stated that education and culture are key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all , and to sustaining european competitiveness . ### culture , cultural heritage and cultural diversity are of great value to european society from a cultural , democratic , environmental , social , human rights and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported . the rome declaration of 25 march 2017 as well as the european council in december 2017 stated that education and culture are a key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all , and to sustaining european competitiveness . cultural , democratic dialogue does much to foster a robust approach to history in european societies and their cooperative relations with neighbours and other continents .


### to enhance the capacity of european cultural and creative sectors to prosper and to generate jobs and growth ; ### to enhance the capacity and infrastructure of european cultural and creative sectors to generate cross - border democratic dialogue , to prosper and to generate jobs and growth ;


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be eur 1 850 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 2 806 000 000 in constant prices .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the european defence fund for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 13 000 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the european defence fund for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 3&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 in current prices .


### up to eur 4 100 000 000 for research actions ; ### up to eur 1 100&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 for research actions ;


### up to eur 8 900 000 000 for development actions . ### up to eur 1 900 000 000 for development actions .


### the perpetrators of criminal offences , in particular criminal groups and terrorists , often operate across different member states and their assets , including bank accounts , are often located in other member states . given the cross - border dimension of serious crimes , including terrorism , and of the related financial activities , it is often necessary for competent authorities carrying out investigations to access information on bank accounts held in other member states . ### the perpetrators of criminal offences , in particular criminal groups and terrorists , often operate across different member states and their assets , including bank accounts , are often located in other member states . given the cross - border dimension of specific criminal offences , in particular money laundering , the associate predicate offences , terrorist financing , and of other related criminal financial activities , it is often necessary for competent authorities carrying out investigations to access information on bank accounts held in other member states .


### this directive should also set out a clearly defined legal framework to enable financial intelligence units to request relevant data stored by designated competent authorities in order to enable them to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing effectively . ### this directive should also set out a clearly defined legal framework to enable financial intelligence units to request relevant data stored by designated competent authorities in order to enable them to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences , terrorist financing effectively , whilst fully respecting the fundamental rights .


### in order to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing more effectively and to reinforce its role in providing financial information and analysis , a financial intelligence unit should be empowered to exchange information or analysis already in its possession or which can be obtained from obliged entities at the request of another financial intelligence unit or of a competent authority in its member state . this exchange should not hamper a financial intelligence unit ' s active role in disseminating its analysis to other financial intelligence units where that analysis reveals facts , conduct or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing of direct interest to those other financial intelligence units . financial analysis covers operational analysis which focuses on individual cases and specific targets or on appropriate selected information , depending on the type and volume of the disclosures received and the expected use of the information after dissemination as well as strategic analysis addressing money laundering and terrorist financing trends and patterns . however , this directive should be without prejudice to the organisational status and role conferred to financial intelligence units under the national law of member states . ### in order to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing more effectively and to reinforce its role in providing financial information and analysis , a financial intelligence unit should be empowered to legally exchange information or analysis already in its possession or which can be obtained from obliged entities at the request of another financial intelligence unit or of a competent authority in its member state . this exchange should not hamper a financial intelligence unit ' s active role in disseminating its analysis to other financial intelligence units where that analysis reveals facts , conduct or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing of direct interest to those other financial intelligence units . financial analysis covers operational analysis which focuses on individual cases and specific targets or on appropriate selected information , depending on the type and volume of the disclosures received and the expected use of the information after dissemination as well as strategic analysis addressing money laundering and terrorist financing trends and patterns . however , this directive should be without prejudice to the organisational status and role conferred to financial intelligence units under the national law of member states .


### given the sensitivity of financial data that should be analysed by financial intelligence units and the necessary data protection safeguards , this directive should specifically set out the type and scope of information that can be exchanged between financial intelligence units and with designated competent authorities . this directive should not bring any changes to currently agreed methods of data collection . ### given the sensitivity of financial data that should be analysed by financial intelligence units and the necessary data protection safeguards , this directive should specifically and precisely set out the type and scope of information that can be exchanged between financial intelligence units and with designated competent authorities . this directive should not bring any changes to currently agreed methods of data collection .


### to achieve the appropriate balance between efficiency and a high level of data protection , member states should be required to ensure that the processing of sensitive financial information that could reveal a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation should be allowed only to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant to a specific investigation . ### to achieve the appropriate balance between efficiency and a high level of data protection , member states should be required to ensure that the processing of sensitive financial information that could reveal , inter alia , a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation should be allowed only to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant to a specific investigation .


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by article 6 of the treaty on european union and by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular the right to respect for private and family life and the right to the protection of personal data , by international law and international agreements to which the union or all the member states are party , including the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , and in member states ' constitutions in their respective fields of application . ### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by article 6 of the treaty on european union and by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular the right to respect for private and family life , the right to the protection of personal data , the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial , the presumption of innocence and right of defence , principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties , by international law and international agreements to which the union or all the member states are party , including the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , and in member states ' constitutions in their respective fields of application . this directive respects and observes also the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination , the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial , the presumption of innocence and the rights of the defence .


### this directive aims at ensuring that rules are adopted to provide union citizens with a higher level of security by preventing and combating crime , pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . due to their transnational nature , the terrorist and criminal threats affect the union as a whole and require a union wide response . criminals may exploit , and will benefit from , the lack of an efficient use of bank account information and financial information in a member state , which can have consequences in another member state . since the objective of this directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can rather be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective . ### this directive aims at ensuring that rules are adopted to provide union citizens with a higher level of security , rule of law and democracy by preventing and combating crime , pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . due to their transnational nature , the terrorist and criminal threats affect the union as a whole and require a union wide response . criminals may exploit , and will benefit from , the lack of an efficient use of bank account information and financial information in a member state , which can have consequences in another member state . since the objective of this directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states , but can rather be better achieved at union level through a sincere and in good faith cooperation between the member states and the competent eu institutions , the union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective .


### this directive lays down measures to facilitate access by competent authorities to financial information and bank account information for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences . it also provides for measures to facilitate access by financial intelligence units to law enforcement information and to facilitate the cooperation between financial intelligence units . ### this directive lays down measures to facilitate access by competent authorities to financial information and bank account information for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of specific criminal offences , in particular money laundering , the associate predicate offences and&#160 ; terrorist financing . it also provides for measures to facilitate access by financial intelligence units to law enforcement information and to facilitate the cooperation between financial intelligence units .


### ' law enforcement information ' means any type of information or data which is held by competent authorities to prevent , detect , investigate or prosecute criminal offences or any type of information or data which is held by public authorities or by private entities for those purposes and which is available to competent authorities without the taking of coercive measures under national law ; ### ' law enforcement information ' means any type of legally obtained or collected information or data which is legally held by competent authorities to prevent , detect , investigate or prosecute criminal offences or any type of such information or data which is held by public authorities or by private entities for those purposes and which is available to competent authorities without the taking of coercive measures under national law ;


### 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 .


### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities designated pursuant to article 3 shall have the power to access and search , directly and immediately , bank account information when necessary for the performance of their tasks for the purposes of preventing , detecting , investigating or prosecuting a serious criminal offence or supporting a criminal investigation concerning a serious criminal offence , including the identification , tracing and freezing of the assets related to such investigation . ### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities designated pursuant to article 3 shall have the power to legally access and search , directly and immediately , relevant bank account information when&#160 ; is&#160 ; necessary for the performance of their tasks for the purposes of preventing , detecting , investigating or prosecuting in particular money laundering , the associated predicate offences , terrorist financing and terrorism money laundering , the associate predicate offences and&#160 ; terrorist financing or supporting a criminal investigation concerning such offences , including the identification , tracing and freezing of the assets related to such investigation . &#160 ; the request to competent authorities to&#160 ; access and&#160 ; search relevant bank information shall be sufficiently reasoned . &#160 ;


### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is enabled to exchange financial information or financial analysis with any financial intelligence unit in the union where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is enabled to legally exchange financial information or financial analysis with any financial intelligence unit in the union where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences , terrorist financing and terrorism . such a request shall be&#160 ; sufficiently reasoned .


### member states shall ensure that , in exceptional and urgent cases , and by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , where a financial intelligence unit is requested pursuant to paragraph 1 to exchange financial information or financial analysis already in its possession that relates to specific investigations concerning an act or conduct qualified as a serious criminal offence , a financial intelligence unit shall provide that information or analysis no later than 24 hours after the receipt of the request . ### member states shall ensure that , in exceptional and urgent cases , and by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , where a financial intelligence unit is requested pursuant to paragraph 1 to exchange financial information or financial analysis already in its possession that relates to specific investigations concerning an act or conduct qualified as money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing , a financial intelligence unit shall provide that information or analysis no later than 24 hours after the receipt of the request .


### the processing of information revealing a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation may only be allowed to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant in a specific case ### in accordance with article . 10 of&#160 ; directive 2016 / 80 , the processing of sensitive financial information that could reveal a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation may only be allowed to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant in a specific case , that falls within the scope of this directive . the&#160 ; publication and exchange&#160 ; of such information to other authorities or institutions&#160 ; shall be strictly prohibited .


### 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 : ### in accordance with article 15 of directive 2016 / 680 , member states may adopt legislative measures restricting the data subject ' s right of access to personal data relating to him or her processed under this directive , to the extent that , and for as long as such a restriction constitutes a necessary and proportionate measure with due regard for the fundamental rights and legitimate interests of the data subject , in order to :


### member states shall review the effectiveness of their systems to combat serious criminal offences by maintaining comprehensive statistics . ### member states shall review the effectiveness of their systems to combat money laundering , the associate offences and&#160 ; terrorist financing by maintaining comprehensive statistics on access , exchange and use of financial information&#160 ; for the purposes of this directive .