### the efsd shall contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals of the 2030 agenda with a particular focus on sustainable growth , job creation , socio - economic sectors and on the support to micro , small and medium sized enterprises , thus addressing root causes of migration and contributing to sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in their countries of origin while maximising additionality , delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector funds . ### the efsd shall contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals of the 2030 agenda with a particular focus on sustainable growth , job creation , socio - economic sectors and on the support to micro , small and medium sized enterprises , thus addressing root causes of forced migration such as poverty , climate change , lack of prospects and income , and contributing to sustainable reintegration of strictly voluntary returned migrants in their countries of origin while maximising additionally , delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector funds which contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic , social and environmental development .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### the commission shall review the ambition of this proposal after the 2018 facilitative dialogue . it shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the long term goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate .


### for the period from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 , taking into account the flexibilities provided for in article 11 , each member state shall ensure that emissions do not exceed removals , calculated as the sum of total emissions and removals on their territory in the land accounting categories referred to in article 2 combined , as accounted in accordance with this regulation . ### for the period from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 , taking into account the flexibilities provided for in article 11 , each member state shall ensure that emissions do not exceed removals , calculated as the sum of total emissions and removals on their territory in the land accounting categories referred to in article 2 combined , as accounted in accordance with this regulation , in line with union long term commitments under the paris agreement .


### the national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in annex iv , section b and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity , as documented between 1990 - 2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests , expressed in tonnes of co2 equivalent per year . ### the national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in annex iv , section b and include a proposed new forest reference period based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity , as documented between 1990 - 2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests , expressed in tonnes of co2 equivalent per year , as well as maintain or decrease the same ratio of biomass used for energetic purposes in relation to solid biomass purposes ;


### member states shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed forest land , calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five its forest reference level . a forest reference level is an estimate of the average annual net emissions or removals resulting from managed forest land within the territory of the member state in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 . ### member states shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed forest land , calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the annual average emissions and removals in the forest reference period . a forest reference period is an estimate of the average annual net emissions or removals resulting from managed forest land within the territory of the member state in the period from1990 to 2009 ;


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### the commission shall review the ambition of this proposal after the 2018 facilitative dialogue . it shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every two years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the long - term goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate .


### the national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in annex iv , section b and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity , as documented between 1990 - 2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests , expressed in tonnes of co2 equivalent per year . ### the national forestry accounting report shall contain all the elements listed in annex iv , section b and include a proposed new forest reference period based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity , as documented between 1990 - 2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests , expressed in tonnes of co2 equivalent per year , as well as maintain the same ratio of biomass used for energetic purposes and solid biomass purposes , except in the case of croatia , whose reference level shall be defined separately using a correction factor in view of the occupation of part of its territory from 1991 to 1998 and the effects of the war and its aftermath .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### in the light of the 2018 facilitative dialogue , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2019 on the adequacy of the level of ambition of this regulation . the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2023 and every three years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and shall make proposals .


### member states that have chosen to include managed wetland in the scope of their commitments in accordance with article 2 shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland , calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and / or from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the member state’s average annual emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland in its base period 2005 - 2007 . ### member states shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland , calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and / or from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the member state’s average annual emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland in its base period 2005 - 2007 .


### for the period from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 , taking into account the flexibilities provided for in article 11 , each member state shall ensure that emissions do not exceed removals , calculated as the sum of total emissions and removals on their territory in the land accounting categories referred to in article 2 combined , as accounted in accordance with this regulation . ### for the period from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 member states shall ensure that at least emissions do not exceed removals calculated as the sum of total emissions and removals on their territory in the land accounting categories referred to in article 2 combined , as accounted in accordance with this regulation , in line with union long term commitments under the paris agreement .


### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . this review can also be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . ### in the light of the 2018 facilitative dialogue , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2019 on the adequacy of the level of ambition of this regulation . this regulation should be reviewed as of 2023 and every 3 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . this review can also be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement .


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 219 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 921 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions . ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030 . to be sustainable , blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port service , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services . support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management . ### job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable ' blue economy ' that revives the social fabric of those regions . while recognising that in a finite world , growth is itself finite , ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment by 2030 . to be sustainable , ' blue ' growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and in the bio - economy , including sustainable tourism models , ocean - based renewable energy , innovative high - end shipbuilding and new port services , which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development . whilst public investment in the sustainable ' blue economy ' should be mainstreamed throughout the union budget , the emff should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable ' blue economy ' and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services , while also maintaing all union standards . support for the development of the sustainable ' blue economy ' should be delivered through shared , direct and indirect management .


### support under this article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation . ### support under this article shall only be granted to small scale coastal fisheries through the financial instruments provided for in article 52 of regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] and through investeu , in accordance article 10 of that regulation .


### member states shall ensure that drivers of vehicles referred to in article 3 are governed by national rules which provide adequate protection in terms of permitted driving times and mandatory breaks and rest periods . member states shall inform the commission about the relevant national rules applicable to such drivers . ; ### member states shall ensure that drivers of vehicles referred to in article 3 are governed by national rules which provide adequate protection in terms of permitted driving times and mandatory breaks and rest periods . it is in the interests of drivers working conditions , as well as road safety and enforcement that member states should provide parking and rest areas , free from snow and ice in the winter time , especially in the outermost and / or peripheral regions of the european union .


### any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall immediately precede or follow a regular weekly rest period of at least 45 hours . ; ### any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall be attached to another rest period of at least nine hours ;


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , the working poor , the homeless , persons with disabilities , third country nationals , asylum seekers and refugees , and all other people facing multiple social challenges . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to high quality free public services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility and widening their scope .


### all programmes implemented under the esf + strand under shared management , as well as the operations supported by the employment and social innovation and health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . they shall also promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . ### all programmes implemented under the esf + strand under shared management , as well as the operations supported by the employment and social innovation and health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . they shall support specific actions to involve women in working life with acceptable pay and improved career prospects , combating the feminisation of poverty , reducing gender segregation and gender stereotypes on the employment market and in education and training . they shall also promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on sex , nationality , place of residence , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation . they shall also improve access to the employment market and elsewhere in accordance with article 9 of the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities .


### in order to provide clarity about the actions that both hosting service providers and competent authorities should take to prevent the dissemination of terrorist content online , this regulation should establish a definition of terrorist content for preventative purposes drawing on the definition of terrorist offences under directive 2017 / 541 of the european parliament and of the council9 . given the need to address the most harmful terrorist propaganda online , the definition should capture material and information that incites , encourages or advocates the commission or contribution to terrorist offences , provides instructions for the commission of such offences or promotes the participation in activities of a terrorist group . such information includes in particular text , images , sound recordings and videos . when assessing whether content constitutes terrorist content within the meaning of this regulation , competent authorities as well as hosting service providers should take into account factors such as the nature and wording of the statements , the context in which the statements were made and their potential to lead to harmful consequences , thereby affecting the security and safety of persons . the fact that the material was produced by , is attributable to or disseminated on behalf of an eu - listed terrorist organisation or person constitutes an important factor in the assessment . content disseminated for educational , journalistic or research purposes should be adequately protected . furthermore , the expression of radical , polemic or controversial views in the public debate on sensitive political questions should not be considered terrorist content . _________________ 9 directive 2017 / 541 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha and amending council decision 2005 / 671 / jha . ### in order to provide clarity about the actions that both hosting service providers and competent authorities should take to prevent the dissemination of terrorist content online , this regulation should establish a definition of terrorist content for preventative purposes drawing on the definition of terrorist offences under directive 2017 / 541 of the european parliament and of the council9 . given the need to address terrorist propaganda online , the definition should capture material and information that incites , encourages or advocates the commission or contribution to terrorist offences , provides instructions for the commission of such offences or promotes the participation in activities of a terrorist group . such information includes in particular text , images , sound recordings and videos . when assessing whether content constitutes terrorist content within the meaning of this regulation , competent authorities as well as hosting service providers should take into account factors such as the nature and wording of the statements , the context in which the statements were made and their potential to lead to harmful consequences , thereby affecting the security and safety of persons . the fact that the material was produced by , is attributable to or disseminated on behalf of an eu - listed terrorist organisation or person constitutes an important factor in the assessment . content disseminated for educational , journalistic or research purposes should be adequately protected . furthermore , the expression of radical , polemic or controversial views in the public debate on sensitive political questions should not be considered terrorist content . _________________ 9 directive 2017 / 541 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha and amending council decision 2005 / 671 / jha .


### penalties are necessary to ensure the effective implementation by hosting service providers of the obligations pursuant to this regulation . member states should adopt rules on penalties , including , where appropriate , fining guidelines . particularly severe penalties shall be ascertained in the event that the hosting service provider systematically fails to remove terrorist content or disable access to it within one hour from receipt of a removal order . non - compliance in individual cases could be sanctioned while respecting the principles of ne bis in idem and of proportionality and ensuring that such sanctions take account of systematic failure . in order to ensure legal certainty , the regulation should set out to what extent the relevant obligations can be subject to penalties . penalties for non - compliance with article 6 should only be adopted in relation to obligations arising from a request to report pursuant to article 6 or a decision imposing additional proactive measures pursuant to article 6 . when determining whether or not financial penalties should be imposed , due account should be taken of the financial resources of the provider . member states shall ensure that penalties do not encourage the removal of content which is not terrorist content . ### penalties are necessary to ensure the effective implementation by hosting service providers of the obligations pursuant to this regulation . member states should adopt rules on penalties in the event that the hosting service provider systematically fails to remove terrorist content or disable access to it following receipt of a removal order . non - compliance in individual cases could be sanctioned while respecting the principles of ne bis in idem and of proportionality and ensuring that such sanctions take account of systematic failure . in order to ensure legal certainty , the regulation should set out to what extent the relevant obligations can be subject to penalties . penalties for non - compliance with article 6 should only be adopted in relation to obligations arising from a request to report pursuant to article 6 or a decision imposing additional proactive measures pursuant to article 6 . when determining whether or not financial penalties should be imposed , due account should be taken of the financial resources of the provider . member states shall ensure that penalties do not encourage the removal of content which is not terrorist content .


### hosting service providers shall remove terrorist content or disable access to it within one hour from receipt of the removal order . ### hosting service providers shall remove terrorist content or disable access to it following receipt of the removal order .


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to breaches of the obligations by hosting service providers under this regulation and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that they are implemented . such penalties shall be limited to infringement of the obligations pursuant to : ### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to repeated breaches of the obligations by hosting service providers under this regulation and shall take all necessary measures to ensure that they are implemented . such penalties shall be limited to infringement of the obligations pursuant to :


### the competent authority shall have the power to issue a decision requiring the hosting service provider to remove terrorist content or disable access to it . ### the competent authority of the member state in which the main establishment of the hosting service provider or its designated representative is located shall have the power to issue a removal order requiring the hosting service provider to remove illegal terrorist content or disable access to it . requests by an independent competent administrative body must&#160 ; be&#160 ; obtained&#160 ; with&#160 ; a&#160 ; court&#160 ; order&#160 ; under an expeditious proceeding .


### ' hosting service provider ' means a provider of information society services consisting in the storage of information provided by and at the request of the content provider and in making the information stored available to third parties ; ### ' hosting service provider ' means a provider of information society services consisting in the storage of information provided by and at the request of the content provider and in making the information stored available to third parties . in the framework of this regulation , small and medium - sized enterprises , as defined pursuant to european commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec , shall not be considered hosting service providers ;


### each member state shall designate the authority or authorities competent to ### each member state shall designate the judicial authority or authorities competent to


### when putting in place proactive measures , hosting service providers should ensure that users’ right to freedom of expression and information - including to freely receive and impart information - is preserved . in addition to any requirement laid down in the law , including the legislation on protection of personal data , hosting service providers should act with due diligence and implement safeguards , including notably human oversight and verifications , where appropriate , to avoid any unintended and erroneous decision leading to removal of content that is not terrorist content . this is of particular relevance when hosting service providers use automated means to detect terrorist content . any decision to use automated means , whether taken by the hosting service provider itself or pursuant to a request by the competent authority , should be assessed with regard to the reliability of the underlying technology and the ensuing impact on fundamental rights . ### when putting in place proactive measures , hosting service providers should ensure that users’ right to freedom of expression and information - including to freely receive and impart information , as well as the right to privacy and personal data protection - is preserved . in addition to any requirement laid down in the law , including the legislation on protection of personal data , hosting service providers should act with due diligence and implement safeguards , including notably human oversight and verifications , where appropriate , to avoid any unintended and erroneous decision leading to removal of content that is not terrorist content . this is of particular relevance when hosting service providers work to detect terrorist content . any decision to use automated means , whether taken by the hosting service provider itself or pursuant to a request by the competent authority , should be assessed with regard to the reliability of the underlying technology and the ensuing impact on fundamental rights .


### efforts at union level to counter terrorist content online commenced in 2015 through a framework of voluntary cooperation between member states and hosting service providers need to be complemented by a clear legislative framework in order to further reduce accessibility to terrorist content online and adequately address a rapidly evolving problem . this legislative framework seeks to build on voluntary efforts , which were reinforced by the commission recommendation 2018 / 3347and responds to calls made by the european parliament to strengthen measures to tackle illegal and harmful content and by the european council to improve the automatic detection and removal of content that incites to terrorist acts . _________________ 7 commission recommendation 2018 / 334 of 1 march 2018 on measures to effectively tackle illegal content online . ### efforts at union level to counter terrorist content online commenced in 2015 through a framework of voluntary cooperation between member states and hosting service providers need to be complemented by a clear legislative framework in order to further reduce accessibility to terrorist content online , adequately address a rapidly evolving problem and guarantee the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms . this legislative framework seeks to build on voluntary efforts , which were reinforced by the commission recommendation 2018 / 3347 and responds to calls made by the european parliament to strengthen measures to tackle illegal and harmful content and by the european council to improve the detection and removal of content that incites to terrorist acts . _________________ 7 commission recommendation 2018 / 334 of 1 march 2018 on measures to effectively tackle illegal content online .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of spending the major part of the eu budget , and initially over 50% of it , on supporting climate objectives and on the adoption of sustainable manufacturing and consumer practices as part of an energy transition plan . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner to projects meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received and , in principle , on a ' first come , first served ' basis . ### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner taking into account the principles of economic , social and territorial cohesion enshrined in article 174 tfeu and the regional differences in the provision of fast internet access across the union to projects meeting the above conditions on the basis of the proposals received . an adequate part of the budget should be allocated to areas that are less developed economically and digitally including isolated regions , islands and on mountainous , border and peripheral areas , as well as areas that have been exposed to natural disasters , in order to invest the resources where they are most needed .


### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . __________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 . ### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of local wireless connectivity which is free of charge and free from unjustified restrictions in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . __________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 .


### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , financial assistance should be implemented using to the fullest extent possible on - line tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed . ### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , financial assistance should be implemented through streamlined administrative procedure using standardised documentation to the fullest extent possible , using both on - line and other conventional tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed .


### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life . such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities , libraries and hospitals . ### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission and thus help to ensure that local communities in the centres of public life are guaranteed access to information and involvement in public life , can improve their digital skills and can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband . such entities could include municipalities , public buildings , community centres , parks , town squares and other local public authorities , libraries , universities and hospitals . the offer of high - speed free wireless connectivity should be also provided to freely accessible spaces of public transport .


### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . _________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 . ### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free , high speed , local wireless connectivity of high quality in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . digital inclusion should not discriminate remote location and rural zones . _________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 .


### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , financial assistance should be implemented using to the fullest extent possible on - line tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed . ### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , local authorities should be informed promptly and in an appropriate manner about the availability of this support , and where necessary helped to apply for it , and financial assistance should be implemented using to the fullest extent possible on - line tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed .


### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner to projects meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received and , in principle , on a ' first come , first served ' basis . ### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner . projects should be funded in view of the proposals received by means of public procurement whilst meeting the above conditions , and , in principle , on a ' first come , first served ' basis . this shall guarantee integration of less - developed and transition regions by prioritising projects located in areas lagging behind in terms of connectivity and digital literacy . the commission shall publish a report identifying those geographical areas based upon information provided by the member states , by three months after the entry into force of the present regulation .


### due to the limited reach of any single local wireless access point and the small value of individual projects covered , access points benefitting from financial assistance under this regulation are not expected to challenge commercial offers . in order to further ensure that such financial assistance does not unduly distort competition , crowd out private investments or create disincentives for private operators to invest , the intervention should be limited to projects that do not duplicate already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics in the same area . this should not exclude additional support to deployments under this initiative from public or private sources of funding . ### due to the limited reach of any single local wireless access point and the small value of individual projects covered , access points benefitting from financial assistance under this regulation are not expected to challenge commercial offers . in order to further ensure that such financial assistance does not unduly distort competition , crowd out private investments or create disincentives for private operators to invest , the intervention should be limited to projects that do not duplicate already existing offers of similar characteristics available free of charge under similar terms in the same area served by existing public wlan routers . this should not exclude additional support to deployments under this initiative from public or private sources of funding . double financing should be excluded but municipalities which already offer access at lower speeds should continue to be eligible for support with a view to promoting the blanket availability of fast internet access .


### financial assistance shall be available to entities with a public mission such as local authorities and providers of public services undertaking to provide free local wireless connectivity through the installation of local wireless access points . ### financial assistance shall be available to entities with a public mission such as local authorities , cooperatives , community owned social enterprises and providers of public services , undertaking to provide free local wireless connectivity through the installation of local wireless access points .


### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner to projects meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received and , in principle , on a ' first come , first served ' basis . ### the available budget shall be allocated to projects in a geographically balanced manner by taking particular account of the needs of the people and keeping with the objectives of bringing about economic , social and territorial cohesion and offsetting regional differences in the provision of fast internet access across the union . at least 20% of the budget should be allocated to areas that are less developed economically and digitally , with particular emphasis on islands and on mountainous , border and peripheral areas , in order to invest the resources where they are most needed .


### the administrator shall ensure that there are adequate systems and effective controls to ensure the integrity the input data for the purpose of paragraph 2 . ### the administrator of benchmarks under article 5&#160 ; shall ensure that there are adequate systems and effective controls designed&#160 ; to ensure the integrity of the input data for the purpose of paragraph 2 .


### ‘ regulated data’ means input data that is contributed directly from a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or an approved reporting arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] in accordance with mandatory post trade data requirements or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec19 or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec20 or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council ; __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 p . 112 . ### ‘ regulated data’ means input data that is contributed from a trading venue as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or approved publication arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] or an approved reporting arrangement as defined in point of paragraph 1 of article 2 of [ mifir ] in accordance with mandatory post - trade data requirements or an electricity exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec or a natural gas exchange as referred to in point of paragraph 1 of article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or an auction platform referred to in article 26 or in article 30 of regulation no 1031 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council , or data contributed by third countries or groupings of third countries or other competent public authorities under the technical conditions set out above ; __________________ 19 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 p . 55 . 20 oj l 9 , 14 . 8 . 2009 p . 112 .


### the commission shall take into account the different characteristics of benchmarks and contributors , notably in terms of differences in input data and methodologies , the risks of input data being manipulated and international convergence of supervisory practices in relation to benchmarks . ### the commission shall take into account the different characteristics of benchmarks and contributors , notably in terms of differences in input data and methodologies , whether the contributors are voluntary , the risks of input data being manipulated and international convergence of supervisory practices in relation to benchmarks of this regulation . esma shall provide guidelines , after close consultation with acer , with regard to applicability of legally binding codes of conduct in particular with regard to non - regulated entities and price reporting agencies within the eu .


### administrators authorised or registered in that third country comply with binding requirements which are equivalent to the requirements resulting from this regulation , in particular taking into account if the legal framework and supervisory practice of a third country ensures compliance with the iosco principles on financial benchmarks published on 17 july 2013 ; and ### administrators authorised or registered in that third country comply with binding requirements which are equivalent to the requirements resulting from this regulation , in particular taking into account if the legal framework and supervisory practice of a third country ensure compliance with the iosco principles on financial benchmarks published on 17 july 2013 ; and with the iosco principles for oil price reporting agencies , published on 5 october 2012 , and with the iosco principles for the regulation and supervision of commodity derivative markets published on 15 september 2011 , when oil or commodity benchmarks are involved ; and


### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . ### public pensions should be protected throughout the union by altering the revenue of the public pension system through a reform of the tax system to make it fairer and more effective and by resolutely combating tax fraud . the development of private retirement pensions should not call into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model .


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to be in line with the paris agreement and the long term eu climate objectives and to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and fight against climate change .


### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility ; ### to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility , to strengthen territorial , social and economic cohesion and to promote the territorial accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the union ;


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15% . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and to ensure better connectivity of core ports and cross - border projects , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . the adaptations would secure a timely implementation of the ten - t core network and assure that the 9 core network corridors cover the whole of the european union . in addition , these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15% .


### economic , social and environmental impact ; ### climate , environmental , economic and social , including through a lifecycle assessment ;


### following the joint communication on improving military mobility in the european union of november 201724 , the action plan on military mobility adopted on 28 march 2018 by the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy25 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and ten - t . the action plan indicates that by mid - 2018 , the council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that , by 2019 the commission services will identify the parts of the trans - european transport network suitable for military transport , including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure . union funding for the implementation of the dual - use projects should be implemented through the programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the action plan . __________________ 24 join 41 25 join 5 ### following the joint communication on improving military mobility in the european union of november 201724 , the action plan on military mobility adopted on 28 march 2018 by the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy25 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and ten - t . the action plan indicates that by mid - 2018 , the council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that , by 2019 the commission services will identify the parts of the trans - european transport network suitable for military transport , including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure . union funding for the implementation of the dual - use projects should be implemented through the programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the action plan , without prejudice to articles 107 and 108 of the treaty . __________________ 24 join 41 25 join 5


### actions implementing cross - border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , notably the sections listed in part iii of the annex to this regulation ; ### actions implementing land - based or maritime cross - border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , notably as concerns the land - based links the sections listed in part iii of the annex to this regulation ;


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15% . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors , their pre - identified sections and their capacity should be adapted . these adaptations to the core network should not affect its completion by 2030 and should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should , if they are to be increased at all , not increase by more than 15% . evolutions on the comprehensive network must be monitored and assessed in order to guarantee the relevance of the sections .


### actions implementing cross - border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , notably the sections listed in part iii of the annex to this regulation ; ### actions implementing land - based or maritime cross - border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , notably , regarding land - based links , the sections listed in part iii of the annex to this regulation ;


### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised . ### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks in line with the eu climate and energy objectives . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised .


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15% . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections and their capacity should be adapted . these adaptations to the core network should not affect its completion by 2030 and should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should , if they are to be increased at all , not increase by more than 15% . evolutions on the comprehensive network must be monitored and assessed in order to guarantee the relevance of the sections .


### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors and their pre - identified sections should be adapted . these adaptations should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 % . ### in order to reflect growing transport flows and the evolution of the network , the alignment of the core network corridors , their pre - identified sections and their capacity should be adapted . these adaptations to the core network should not affect its completion by 2030 and should be proportionate in order to preserve the consistency and the efficiency of the corridor development and coordination . for that reason the length of the core network corridors should not increase by more than 15 % . in any case , the increase in the network should be limited to very specific cases before moving on to the completion of pending projects within the core network of the priority corridors .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every three years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission , the forum established in article 10 , and , in accordance with article 12 of directive 2016 / xxx on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants and amending directive 2003 / 35 / ec , the european clean air forum . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , which shall include in particular the number of type - approvals granted or rejected , the subject of the type - approval certificate , and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers .


### the eu type - approval for the final stage of completion shall be granted only after the approval authority has verified that the type of vehicle approved at the final stage meets at the time of the approval all applicable technical requirements . verification shall include a documentary check of all requirements covered by an eu type - approval for an incomplete type of vehicle granted in the course of a multi - stage procedure , even where granted for a different category of vehicle . ### the eu type - approval for the final stage of completion shall be granted only after the approval authority has verified that the type of vehicle approved at the final stage meets at the time of the approval all applicable technical requirements . verification shall include a documentary check of all requirements covered by an eu type - approval for an incomplete type of vehicle granted in the course of a multi - stage procedure , even where granted for a different category of vehicle . the authority approving the final stage of the vehicle shall be responsible for ensuring the completed vehicle fulfils all the requirements , and shall , where necessary , repeat original tests to verify that the performance of systems and components that were approved separately is still in conformity with those type approvals when incorporated into a completed vehicle .


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


### the member state may refuse to register such vehicles until the economic operator has taken all appropriate corrective measures . ### the member state shall refuse to register such vehicles until the economic operator has taken all appropriate corrective measures .


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


### where , in the course of that evaluation , the approval authority that granted the approval finds that the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit does not comply with the requirements laid down in this regulation , it shall require without delay the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective measures to bring the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit into compliance with those requirements , or take restrictive measures , either to withdraw the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit from the market , or to recall it within a reasonable period , depending on the nature of the risk . ### where , in the course of that evaluation , the approval authority that granted the approval finds that the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit does not comply with the requirements laid down in this regulation , it shall require without delay the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective measures to bring the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit into compliance with those requirements , or take restrictive measures , either to immediately withdraw the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit from the market , or to recall it within 3 months , depending on the nature of the risk .


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


### a technical service shall be established under the national law of a member state and have legal personality , except for an accredited in - house technical service of a manufacturer , as referred to in article 76 . ### a technical service shall be established under the national law of a member state and have legal personality .


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


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission , the forum and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of those vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are not in conformity together with the identity of the corresponding manufacturers .


### market surveillance authorities shall require economic operators to make the documentation and information available as they consider necessary for the purpose of carrying out their activities . ### market surveillance authorities shall require economic operators to make the documentation and information available as they consider necessary for the purpose of carrying out their activities . this shall include access to software , algorithms , engine control units and any other technical specifications necessary .


### the investeu advisory hub shall have local presence , where necessary . it shall be established in particular in member states or regions that face difficulties in developing projects under the investeu fund . the investeu advisory hub shall assist in the transfer of knowledge to the regional and local level with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise for support referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the investeu advisory hub shall have presence in each member state and in regions that face difficulties in developing projects under the investeu fund . the investeu advisory hub shall assist in the transfer of knowledge to the regional and local level with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise for support referred to in paragraph 1 .


### sustainable infrastructure policy window : comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport , energy , digital connectivity , supply and processing of raw materials , space , oceans and water , waste , nature and other environment infrastructure , equipment , mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the union , or to both , or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the union ; ### sustainable infrastructure policy window : comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport , energy , digital connectivity , supply and processing of raw materials , space , oceans and water , waste , nature and other environment infrastructure , equipment , mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the union , or to both as well as to the long - term sustainable development of the region in which the operation is taking place ;


### for the eu compartment , the eligible counterparts shall have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least three member states . the implementing partners may also cover together financing and investment operations in at least three member states by forming a group . ### the eligible counterparts that have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least three member states , with the exception of blending operations as defined in article 2 point . the implementing partners may also cover together financing and investment operations in at least three member states by forming a group .


### the experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project structuring and financing or financing of smes or corporates . ### the experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project structuring and financing in the field of regional development and of financing of smes or corporates .


### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants . ### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to the reduction of disparities between regions , improved well - being fairer income distribution in the union and the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants .


### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants . ### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to the reduction of disparities between regions , improved well - being , fairer income distribution in the union and the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants .


### in the last years , the union has adopted ambitious strategies to complete the single market and to stimulate sustainable growth and jobs , such as the capital markets union , the digital single market strategy , the clean energy for all europeans package , the union action plan for the circular economy , the low - emission mobility strategy , the defence and the space strategy for europe . the investeu fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those mutually reinforcing strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing . ### in the last years , the union has adopted strategies to complete the single market and to stimulate sustainable growth and jobs . the investeu fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing in all regions , especially in regions where such access is structurally constrained .


### in order to ensure a wide geographic outreach of the advisory services across the union and to successfully leverage local knowledge about the investeu fund , a local presence of the investeu advisory hub should be ensured , where needed , taking into account existing support schemes , with a view to provide tangible , proactive , tailor - made assistance on the ground . ### in order to ensure a wide geographic outreach of the advisory services across the union and to successfully leverage local knowledge about the investeu fund , a presence of the investeu advisory hub in each member state and in the regions should be ensured , taking into account existing support schemes , with a view to provide tangible , proactive , tailor - made assistance on the ground .


### in the context of the investeu fund , there is a need for capacity building support to develop the organisational capacities and market making activities needed to originate quality projects . moreover , the aim is to create the conditions for the expansion of the potential number of eligible recipients in nascent market segments , in particular where the small size of individual projects raises considerably the transaction cost at the project level , such as for the social finance ecosystem . the capacity building support should therefore be complementary and additional to actions undertaken under other union programmes that cover a specific policy area . ### in the context of the investeu fund , there is a need for capacity building support to develop the organisational capacities and market making activities needed to originate quality projects . moreover , the aim is to create the conditions for the expansion of the potential number of eligible recipients in nascent market segments , in particular where the small size of individual projects raises considerably the transaction cost at the project level , such as for the social finance ecosystem . the capacity building support should therefore be complementary and additional to actions undertaken under other union programmes that cover a specific policy area . particular effort should also be made to support the capacity building of potential project promoters , in particular local and regional service provider organisations and authorities .


### consumer rights and consumer protection as regulated by : ### consumer rights and consumer protection as regulated in particular by :


### general safety requirements of products placed in the union market as defined and regulated by : ### general safety requirements of products placed in the union market as defined and regulated in particular by :


### ‘ reporting person’ means a natural or legal person who reports or discloses information on breaches acquired in the context of his or her work - related activities ; ### ‘ reporting person’ means a natural or legal person who reports or discloses information on breaches acquired ;


### a person reporting to relevant bodies , offices or agencies of the union on breaches falling within the scope of this directive shall qualify for protection as laid down in this directive under the same conditions as a person who reported externally in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 2 . ### a natural or legal person reporting to relevant bodies , offices or agencies of the union on breaches falling within the scope of this directive shall qualify for protection as laid down in this directive under the same conditions as a person who reported in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 1 .


### rules on nuclear safety as regulated by : ### rules on nuclear safety as regulated in particular by :


### manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco and related products regulated by directive 2014 / 40 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states concerning the manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco and related products and repealing directive 2001 / 37 / ec . ### manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco and related products regulated by directive 2014 / 40 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states concerning the manufacture , presentation and sale of tobacco and related products and repealing directive 2001 / 37 / ec , and the advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products as regulated by directive 2003 / 33 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to the advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to prohibit any form of retaliation , whether direct or indirect , against reporting persons meeting the conditions set out in article 13 , including in particular in the form of : ### member states and the commission shall take the necessary measures to prohibit and punish any form of retaliation , whether direct or indirect , against :


### diligent follow up to the report by the designated person or department ; ### diligent follow up to the report by the designated person or department and appropriate action ;


### earticle 1 – protection of the environment : ### earticle 1 – protection of the environment , sustainable development , waste management , marine , air and noise pollution , protection and management of water and soils , protection of nature and biodiversity and the fight against climate change :


### ‘ report’ means the provision of information relating to a breach which has occurred or is likely to occur in the organisation at which the reporting person works or has worked or in another organisation with which he or she is or was in contact through his or her work ; ### ‘ report’ means the provision of information relating to a breach which has occurred or is likely to occur , and / or in the event of a serious , imminent threat or where there is a risk of irreversible damage to the person or that person ' s property , in the organisation at which the reporting person works or has worked or in another organisation with which he or she is or was in contact ;


### measures setting high standards of quality and safety for medicinal products and devices of medical use as regulated by : ### measures setting high standards of quality and safety for medicinal products and devices of medical use as regulated in particular by :


### member states shall designate the authorities competent to receive and handle reports . ### member states shall designate or set up a national authority to receive and handle reports , and to ensure that they are followed up and that whistleblowers are protected .


### measures setting high standards of quality and safety of organs and substances of human origin , as regulated by : ### measures setting high standards of quality and safety of organs and substances of human origin , as regulated in particular by :


### review procedures regulated by : ### review procedures regulated in particular by :


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the framework programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 94 100 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in article 1 and , in addition , the amount for the specific programme referred to in article 1 , as laid down in regulation&#8230 ; . establishing the european defence fund . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the framework programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 120 000 000 000 in 2018 prices for the specific programme referred to in article 1 and , in addition , the amount for the specific programme referred to in article 1 , as laid down in regulation&#8230 ; . establishing the european defence fund .


### without prejudice to point of article 6 and points and of article 6 , the provider of the electronic communications service shall erase electronic communications content or make that data anonymous after receipt of electronic communication content by the intended recipient or recipients . such data may be recorded or stored by the end - users or by a third party entrusted by them to record , store or otherwise process such data , in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 . ### without prejudice to points and of article 6 and points and of article 6 , the provider of the electronic communications service shall erase electronic communications content after receipt of electronic communication content by the intended recipient or recipients . such data may be recorded or stored by the end - users or by a party , which could be the provider of the electronic communication service , specifically entrusted by the end - user to record , store or otherwise process such data . the end - user may further process the content in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 , if applicable .


### the content of electronic communications pertains to the essence of the fundamental right to respect for private and family life , home and communications protected under article 7 of the charter . any interference with the content of electronic communications should be allowed only under very clear defined conditions , for specific purposes and be subject to adequate safeguards against abuse . this regulation provides for the possibility of providers of electronic communications services to process electronic communications data in transit , with the informed consent of all the end - users concerned . for example , providers may offer services that entail the scanning of emails to remove certain pre - defined material . given the sensitivity of the content of communications , this regulation sets forth a presumption that the processing of such content data will result in high risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons . when processing such type of data , the provider of the electronic communications service should always consult the supervisory authority prior to the processing . such consultation should be in accordance with article 36 and of regulation 2016 / 679 . the presumption does not encompass the processing of content data to provide a service requested by the end - user where the end - user has consented to such processing and it is carried out for the purposes and duration strictly necessary and proportionate for such service . after electronic communications content has been sent by the end - user and received by the intended end - user or end - users , it may be recorded or stored by the end - user , end - users or by a third party entrusted by them to record or store such data . any processing of such data must comply with regulation 2016 / 679 . ### electronic communications data pertains to the essence of the fundamental right to respect for private and family life , home and communications protected under article 7 of the charter . any interference with electronic communications data should be allowed only under very clear defined conditions , for specific purposes and be subject to adequate safeguards against abuse . this regulation provides for the possibility of providers of electronic communications services to process electronic communications data in transit , with the informed consent of all the end - users concerned . for example , providers may offer services that entail the scanning of emails to remove certain pre - defined material . given the sensitivity of electronic communications data , this regulation sets forth a presumption that the processing of such data will result in high risks to the rights and freedoms of natural persons . when processing such type of data , the provider of the electronic communications service should always consult the supervisory authority prior to the processing . such consultation should be in accordance with article 36 and of regulation 2016 / 679 . after electronic communications data has been sent by the end - user and received by the intended end - user or end - users , it may be recorded or stored by the end - user , end - users or by a third party entrusted by them to record or store such data . any processing of such data must comply with regulation 2016 / 679 . where communications data are stored by a third party , this third party should encrypt from end to end any information which processing is not necessary to provide the service requested by the end - user .


### the methods used for providing information and obtaining end - user ' s consent should be as user - friendly as possible . given the ubiquitous use of tracking cookies and other tracking techniques , end - users are increasingly requested to provide consent to store such tracking cookies in their terminal equipment . as a result , end - users are overloaded with requests to provide consent . the use of technical means to provide consent , for example , through transparent and user - friendly settings , may address this problem . therefore , this regulation should provide for the possibility to express consent by using the appropriate settings of a browser or other application . the choices made by end - users when establishing its general privacy settings of a browser or other application should be binding on , and enforceable against , any third parties . web browsers are a type of software application that permits the retrieval and presentation of information on the internet . other types of applications , such as the ones that permit calling and messaging or provide route guidance , have also the same capabilities . web browsers mediate much of what occurs between the end - user and the website . from this perspective , they are in a privileged position to play an active role to help the end - user to control the flow of information to and from the terminal equipment . more particularly web browsers may be used as gatekeepers , thus helping end - users to prevent information from their terminal equipment from being accessed or stored . ### the methods used for providing information and obtaining end - user ' s consent should be as user - friendly as possible . given the ubiquitous use of tracking cookies and other tracking techniques , end - users are increasingly requested to provide consent to store such tracking cookies in their terminal equipment but their choice not to consent is rarely remembered by service providers . as a result , end - users are overloaded with requests to provide consent . imposing specific and limited obligations on service providers may address this problem . therefore , this regulation should provide for the possibility for end - users to order service providers to remember their choice not to consent and to stop requesting their consent once they have refused to give it . the choices made by end - users application should be binding on , and enforceable against , any third parties . furthermore , web browsers are a type of software application that permits the retrieval and presentation of information on the internet . other types of applications , such as the ones that permit calling and messaging or provide route guidance , have also the same capabilities . web browsers mediate much of what occurs between the end - user and the website . from this perspective , they are in a privileged position to play an active role to help the end - user to control the flow of information to and from the terminal equipment . more particularly web browsers may be used as gatekeepers , thus helping end - users to prevent information from their terminal equipment from being accessed or stored .


### accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network . furthermore , devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network . wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a mac address , the imei , the imsi etc . a single wireless base station , such as a wireless access point , has a specific range within which such information may be captured . service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities , including people counting , providing data on the number of people waiting in line , ascertaining the number of people in a specific area , etc . this information may be used for more intrusive purposes , such as to send commercial messages to end - users , for example when they enter stores , with personalized offers . while some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks , others do , for example , those involving the tracking of individuals over time , including repeated visits to specified locations . providers engaged in such practices should display prominent notices located on the edge of the area of coverage informing end - users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter , the purpose of the tracking , the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end - user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection . additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to article 13 of regulation 2016 / 679 . ### accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network . furthermore , devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network . wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a mac address , the imei , the imsi etc . a single wireless base station , such as a wireless access point , has a specific range within which such information may be captured . service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities , including people counting , providing data on the number of people waiting in line , ascertaining the number of people in a specific area , etc . this information may be used for more intrusive purposes , such as to send commercial messages to end - users , for example when they enter stores , with personalized offers . in any case , being able to precisely locate individuals is one of the highest form of surveillance . it should never occur without end - users ' consent . furthermore , service providers should not even be allowed to use information emitted by terminal equipment in order to request such consent , otherwise they would be able to harass end - users for their consent and prevent them from providing freely given consent . instead , providers engaged in such practices should display prominent notices located on the edge of the area of coverage informing end - users that they may contact them , or download a specific application on their terminal equipment , in order to be properly informed about the intended processing and to provide their consent .


### the content of electronic communications may reveal highly sensitive information about the natural persons involved in the communication , from personal experiences and emotions to medical conditions , sexual preferences and political views , the disclosure of which could result in personal and social harm , economic loss or embarrassment . similarly , metadata derived from electronic communications may also reveal very sensitive and personal information . these metadata includes the numbers called , the websites visited , geographical location , the time , date and duration when an individual made a call etc . , allowing precise conclusions to be drawn regarding the private lives of the persons involved in the electronic communication , such as their social relationships , their habits and activities of everyday life , their interests , tastes etc . ### electronic communications may reveal highly sensitive information about the natural persons involved in the communication , from personal experiences and emotions to medical conditions , sexual preferences and political views , the disclosure of which could result in personal and social harm , economic loss or embarrassment . these data includes text , voice , videos , images , sounds , the ip and mac addresses of end - users , the numbers called , the websites visited , geographical location , the time , date and duration when an individual made a call etc . , allowing precise conclusions to be drawn regarding the private lives of the persons involved in the electronic communication , such as their social relationships , their habits and activities of everyday life , their interests , tastes etc .