### safeguard measures should be applied only to the extent , and for such time , as may be necessary to prevent serious injury and to facilitate adjustment . the maximum duration of safeguard measures should be determined and specific provisions regarding extension and review of such measures should be laid down , as referred to in article 52 of the agreement . ### safeguard measures should be applied only to the extent , and for such time , as may be necessary to prevent serious injury and to facilitate adjustment . the maximum duration of safeguard measures should be determined and specific provisions regarding extension and review of such measures should be laid down , as referred to in article 52 of the agreement . specific provisions should apply with regard to safeguard measures triggered to protect produce and economic sectors in the outermost regions , in accordance with article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### a separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products mentioned in paragraph 1 , as indicated in the third and fourth columns of the table in the annex to this regulation . once the trigger volume for either colombia or peru is met during the corresponding calendar year , the commission may , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 12 , temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months , and not going beyond the end of the calendar year . ### a separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products mentioned in paragraph 1 , as indicated in the third and fourth columns of the table in the annex to this regulation . once the trigger volume for either colombia or peru is met during the corresponding calendar year , the commission shall suspend immediately the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three consecutive months , and not going beyond the end of the calendar year .


### to launch the programming period , the commission and each member state shall have a policy dialogue on the national requirements and the contribution that the union budget could provide to achieving these requirements , bearing in mind the base line situation in the member state concerned and the objectives of the specific regulations . the policy dialogue shall result in the conclusion of agreed minutes or an exchange of letters which shall identify the specific needs and priorities of the member state concerned and serve as the framework for the preparation of the national programmes . ### to launch the programming period , the commission and each member state shall , together with civil society stakeholders and in consultation with the european parliament , have a policy dialogue on the national requirements and the contribution that the union budget could provide to achieving these requirements , bearing in mind the base line situation in the member state concerned and the objectives of the specific regulations . the policy dialogue shall result in the conclusion of agreed minutes or an exchange of letters which shall identify the specific needs and priorities of the member state concerned and serve as the framework for the preparation of the national programmes .


### ‘ payment card scheme’ means a single set of rules , practices , standards and / or implementation guidelines for the execution of payment transactions across the union and within member states , and which is separated from any infrastructure or payment system that supports its operation ; ### ‘ payment scheme’ means a single set of rules , practices , standards and / or implementation guidelines for the execution of payment transactions across the union and within member states , and which is separated from any infrastructure or payment system that supports its operation ;


### member states shall lay down rules on the sanctions applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are applied . such sanctions shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### member states shall lay down rules on the sanctions applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are applied . the european banking authority shall issue guidelines to ensure that sanctions are effective , proportionate and dissuasive .


### member states shall establish adequate and effective out - of - court complaint and redress procedures for the settlement of disputes arising under this regulation between payees and their payment service providers . for those purposes , member states shall designate existing bodies , where appropriate , or establish new bodies . ### member states shall establish adequate and effective out - of - court complaint and redress procedures for the settlement of disputes arising under this regulation between payees and their payment service providers . for those purposes , member states shall designate existing bodies , where appropriate , or establish new bodies . payment service providers shall be required to adhere to at least one alternative dispute resolution body .


### risks however are associated with the use of organs in transplantation . the extensive therapeutic use of human organs for transplantation demands that their quality and safety should be such as to minimise any risks associated with the transmission of diseases . ### risks however are associated with the use of organs in transplantation . the extensive therapeutic use of human organs for transplantation demands that their quality and safety should be such as to minimise any risks associated with the transmission of diseases . well - organised national transplant systems and use of the best available expertise , technology and innovative medical treatment can significantly reduce the associated risks of transplanted organs for patients .


### pre - transplant evaluation of potential donors is an essential part of organ transplantation . this evaluation must provide enough information for the transplant centre to undertake a proper risk - benefit analysis . the risks and characteristics of the organ must be identified and documented to allow allocation to a suitable recipient . information should be collected for complete characterisation of the organ and the donor . ### pre - transplant evaluation of potential donors is an essential part of organ transplantation . this evaluation must provide enough information for the transplant centre to undertake a proper risk - benefit analysis . the risks and characteristics of the organ must be identified and documented to allow allocation to a suitable recipient . information from clinical history , physical examination and complementary tests should be collected for complete characterisation of the organ and the donor . to obtain an accurate , reliable and objective history , the medical team should interview the living donor or the relatives of the deceased donor . this is essential since the time constraints of the process of deceased donation reduce the ability to rule out potentially serious transmissible diseases . during the interviews , the team should properly inform the interviewees of the risks and consequences of donation and transplantation so as to make them aware of the importance of providing the medical team with all relevant information .


### this directive should respect the fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union11 . in line with that charter and to take account of , as appropriate the convention on human rights and biomedicine12 , organ transplantation programmes should be founded on the principles of voluntary and unpaid donation , altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient while ensuring anonymity of the deceased donor and the recipient . ### to ensure the quality and safety of organs for transplantation , organ transplantation programmes should be founded on the principles of voluntary and unpaid donation . this is an essential aspect , since the violation of these principles might be associated with unacceptable risks and poor outcomes for recipients and living donors . when donation is not voluntary and / or provides for financial gain , the quality of the process of donation cannot be fully guaranteed , since improving the quality of life or saving the life of a person is not the main and / or the sole objective to be achieved . even if the process is developed in accordance with appropriate quality standards , the clinical history obtained either from the potential living donor or the relatives of the potential deceased donor might not be accurate enough in terms of those conditions and / or diseases which are potentially transmissible from donors to recipients when donors are seeking financial gain or are subjected to any kind of coercion . this would imply a safety problem for potential recipients since the team would have a limited capability for performing an appropriate risk analysis . this directive should respect the fundamental rights and observe the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in line with that charter it should also take account of , as appropriate , the convention on human rights and biomedicine and the revised world health organisation guiding principles on human cell , tissue and organ transplantation .


### article 8 of directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data13 prohibits in principle the processing of data concerning health . limited exemptions to this prohibition principle are laid down . directive 95 / 46 / ec also requires the controller to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss , alteration , unauthorised disclosure or access and against all other unlawful forms of processing . ### article 8 of directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data prohibits in principle the processing of data concerning health . limited exemptions to this prohibition are laid down . directive 95 / 46 / ec also requires the controller to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss , alteration , unauthorised disclosure or access and against all other unlawful forms of processing . in line with that directive , strict confidentiality rules and security measures should be in place for the protection of the donors’ and the recipients’ personal data . moreover , the competent authority may also consult the national data protection authority in relation to developing a framework for the transfer of data concerning organs to and from third countries .


### ' donor characterisation ' means the collection of the relevant information on the characteristics of the donor needed to undertake a proper risk assessment in order to minimise the risks for the recipient and to optimise organ allocation ; ### ‘ donor characterization’ means the collection of the relevant information on the characteristics of the donor needed to evaluate his / her suitability , to undertake a proper risk assessment and minimize the risks for the recipient , and to ensure an effective organ allocation ;


### ' organ characterisation ' means the collection of the relevant information on the characteristics of the organ needed to undertake a proper risk assessment in order to minimise the risks for the recipient and to optimise organ allocation ; ### ' organ characterisation ' means the collection of the relevant information on the characteristics of the organ needed to evaluate its suitability , to undertake a proper risk assessment and minimise the risks for the recipient , and to ensure an effective organ allocation ;


### ' organ ' means a differentiated and vital part of the human body , formed by different tissues , that maintains its structure , vascularisation , and capacity to develop physiological functions with an important level of autonomy ; ### ' organ ' means a differentiated part of the human body , formed by different tissues , that maintains its structure , vascularisation , and capacity to develop physiological functions with an important level of autonomy ; a part of an organ is also considered to fall within the scope of this definition if its function is to be used for the same purpose as the entire organ in the human body , maintaining the requirements of structure and vascularisation ;


### ' serious adverse reaction ' means an unintended response , including a communicable disease , in the donor or in the recipient associated with any stage of the chain from donation to transplantation that is fatal , life - threatening , disabling , incapacitating , or which results in , or prolongs , hospitalisation or morbidity ; ### ' serious adverse reaction ' means an unintended response , including a communicable disease , in the living donor or in the recipient that might be associated with any stage of the chain from donation to transplantation that is fatal , life - threatening , disabling , incapacitating , or which results in , or prolongs , hospitalisation or morbidity ;


### national quality programmes ### framework for quality and safety


### standard operating procedures for the verification of the details of donor or donor family consent or authorisation in accordance with national rules ; ### procedures for the verification of the details of donor or donor family consent or authorisation in accordance with national rules applying where donation and procurement take place ;


### rules for the transportation of human organs in accordance with article 8 . ### procedures for the transportation of human organs in accordance with article 8 .


### member states shall ensure that the fundamental right to protection of personal data is fully and effectively protected in all organ transplantation activities , in conformity with community provisions on the protection of personal data , such as directive 95 / 46 / ec , and in particular articles 8 , 16 , 17 and 28 of that directive . ### member states shall ensure that the fundamental right to protection of personal data is fully and effectively protected in all organ donation and transplantation activities , in conformity with community provisions on the protection of personal data , such as directive 95 / 46 / ec , and in particular articles 8 , 16 , 17 and 28 of that directive .


### under the european neighbourhood policy , the union offers neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship , building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights , the rule of law , good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development . ### under the european neighbourhood policy , the union offers neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship , building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights , the rule of law , social justice , good governance , - respecting the economic options of each country - , and sustainable development .


### gender equality and anti - discrimination should be a cross - cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this regulation . ### gender equality and anti - discrimination must be a cross - cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this regulation .


### the union is committed to promote in relations with its partners worldwide decent work as well as ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environment agreements , in relations with its partners worldwide . ### the union is committed to promote in relations with its partners worldwide decent work and social justice as well as ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environment agreements , in relations with its partners worldwide , and the fight against corruption , tax fraud and money laundering .


### the union aims to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness involving the european union and the countries and territories listed in the annex to this regulation by developing a special relationship . ### the union aims to establish an area of prosperity , social justice and good neighbourliness involving the european union and the countries and territories listed in the annex to this regulation by developing a special relationship .


### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners ; ### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance , developing a thriving civil society including social partners and fighting against corruption , tax fraud , money laundering , and ;


### achieving progressive integration into the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ; ### achieving the increasing of economic exchanges with the union internal market and enhanced sector and cross - sectoral co - operation including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards union and other relevant international standards , related institution building and investments , notably in interconnections ;


### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities , including employment levels . ### the achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant eu periodic reports on the implementation of the policy , and for paragraphs 2 , and , the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies ; for paragraphs 2 , and the uptake of the eu regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant ; for paragraphs 2 and , the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions . the indicators will include , among others , adequately monitored democratic elections , pluralism or concentration of the media , level of corruption , trade flows , indicators enabling measuring tendencies in internal economic and social disparities , including employment levels .


### union support under this regulation shall , in principle , be established in partnership with the beneficiaries . the partnership shall involve as appropriate , national , regional and local authorities , other stakeholders , civil society , social partners and other non - state actors in preparing , implementing and monitoring union support . ### union support under this regulation shall , in principle , be established in partnership with the beneficiaries . the partnership shall involve as appropriate , national , regional and local authorities , other stakeholders , civil society , social partners in preparing , implementing and monitoring union support .


### the union shall , in liaison with the member states , take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities , including european financial institutions , international financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , private and political foundations and non - european union donors . ### the union shall , in liaison with the member states , take the necessary steps to ensure proper coordination and cooperation with multilateral and regional organisations and entities , including european financial institutions , united nations agencies , funds and programmes , private and political foundations and non - european union donors , fully respecting the sovereignty and the economic choices of each country ;


### horizon 2020 – the framework programme for research and innovation established by regulation no … / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of … 201320 aims at achieving a greater impact on research and innovation by contributing to the strengthening of public - public partnerships , including through union participation in programmes undertaken by several member states in accordance with article 185 of the treaty . __________________ 20 oj … [ h2020 fp ] ### horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and innovation established by regulation no . . . / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of . . . 201320 aims at achieving a greater impact on research and innovation by developing closer synergies , increasing coordination and avoiding unnecessary duplication with international , national and regional research programmes . public - public partnerships , including through union participation in programmes undertaken by several member states in accordance with article 185 of the treaty , should achieve those aims , meet the conditions specified in that regulation , in particular in article 26 , and be in full compliance with the general principles of horizon 2020 . __________________ 20 oj … [ h2020 fp ]


### the eurostars - 2 programme , aligned with the europe 2020 strategy , the related flagship initiative ‘ innovation union’25 and ‘ a reinforced european research area partnership for excellence and growth’26 will aim at supporting research performing smes by co - financing their market oriented research projects in any field . as such , and in combination with the activities under the ‘ leading and enabling technology’ objective set out in the horizon 2020 framework programme , it will contribute to the goals of the industrial leadership part of that programme to speed - up development of the technologies and innovations that will underpin tomorrow ' s businesses and help innovative european smes to grow into world - leading companies . as part of the improvements from the previous eurostars programme , eurostars - 2 should head towards shorter time to grant , stronger integration and lean , transparent and more efficient administration to the ultimate benefit of research performing smes . __________________ 25 com 546 final of 6 october 2010 . 26 com 392 final of 17 july 2012 . ### the eurostars - 2 programme , aligned with the europe 2020 strategy , the related flagship initiative ' innovation union ' 25 and ' a reinforced european research area partnership for excellence and growth ' 26 will aim at supporting research and development performing smes by co - financing their market oriented research projects in any field . as such , and in combination with the activities under the ' leading and enabling technology ' objective set out in the horizon 2020 framework programme , it will contribute to the goals of the industrial leadership part of that programme to speed - up development of the technologies and innovations that will underpin tomorrow ' s businesses and help innovative european smes to grow into world - leading companies . as part of the improvements from the previous eurostars programme , eurostars - 2 should head towards shorter time to grant , stronger integration and lean , transparent and more efficient administration to the ultimate benefit of research and development performing smes . __________________ 25 com0546 of 6 october 2010 . 26 com0392 of 17 july 2012 .


### the eureka ministerial conference on 22 june 2012 in budapest endorsed a strategic vision for eurostars - 2 . the ministers committed to support the continuation of the eurostars joint programme after its termination in 2013 for the period covered by the horizon 2020 framework programme . this will consist of a reinforced partnership addressing the recommendations of the interim evaluation of the eurostars joint programme . the budapest document sets out two main objectives for eurostars - 2 . firstly , a structural - oriented objective to deepen the synchronisation and alignment of the national research programmes in the field of funding , which is a central element towards the realisation of the european research area by the member countries . secondly a content - related objective to support research performing smes engaging in transnational research and innovation projects . the budapest document invites the union to participate in the programme . ### the eureka ministerial conference on 22 june 2012 in budapest endorsed a strategic vision for eurostars - 2 . the ministers committed to support the continuation of the eurostars joint programme after its termination in 2013 for the period covered by the horizon 2020 framework programme . this will consist of a reinforced partnership addressing the recommendations of the interim evaluation of the eurostars joint programme . the budapest document sets out two main objectives for eurostars - 2 . firstly , a structural - oriented objective to deepen the synchronisation and alignment of the national research programmes in the field of funding , which is a central element towards the realisation of the european research area by the eureka member countries . secondly a content - related objective to support research and development performing smes engaging in transnational research and innovation projects . the budapest document invites the union to participate in eurostars - 2 .


### the commission should conduct an interim evaluation assessing in particular the quality and efficiency of eurostars - 2 and progress towards the objectives set , as well as a final evaluation and prepare a report on those evaluations . ### the commission and the member states should jointly conduct an interim evaluation assessing in particular the quality and efficiency of eurostars - 2 and progress towards the objectives set , as well as a final evaluation and prepare a report on those evaluations .


### this decision lays down rules on the participation of the union in the second research and development programme jointly undertaken by several member states aimed at supporting research performing small and medium - sized enterprises and the conditions for its participation . ### this decision lays down rules on the participation of the union in the second research and development programme jointly undertaken by several member states aimed at supporting research and development performing small and medium - sized enterprises and the conditions for its participation .


### the maximum union ' s financial contribution , including efta appropriations , to eurostars - 2 shall be eur 287 million30 . the contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the union allocated to the relevant parts of the specific programme implementing the horizon 2020 framework programme , established by decision &#8230 ; / 2013 / eu in accordance with article 58 , and articles 60 and 61 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . __________________ 30 the amount is indicative and will depend on the final agreed amount for dg research and innovation for the objective ‘ innovation in smes’ under part2 - industrial leadership , which will be finally approved by the budgetary authority in the final version of the legislative and financial statement . ### the maximum union financial contribution , including efta appropriations , to eurostars - 2 , including central administrative costs and operational costs , shall be eur 287 million30 . the contribution shall be paid from appropriations in the general budget of the union allocated to the relevant parts of the specific programme implementing horizon 2020 framework programme and in particular from appropriations under the heading ' innovation in smes ' under pillar ii , established by decision . . . . / 2013 / eu in accordance with article 58 , and articles 60 and 61 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . __________________ 30 the amount is indicative and will depend on the final agreed amount for dg research and innovation for the objective ‘ innovation in smes’ under part2 - industrial leadership , which will be finally approved by the budgetary authority in the final version of the legislative and financial statement .


### a maximum of 2% of the union ' s financial contribution may be used to contribute to the administrative costs of eurostars - 2 . participating states shall cover any other administrative costs necessary for the implementation of eurostars - 2 . ### a maximum of 6% of the union ' s financial contribution may be used to contribute to the administrative and operational costs of eurostars - 2 . participating states shall cover the administrative costs at national level necessary for the implementation of eurostars - 2 .


### the commission may decide to carry out the audits referred to in paragraph 1 itself . ### the commission may decide to carry out the audits referred to in paragraph 1 itself . such audits shall only be carried out in duly justified cases and in consultation with the relevant parties .


### by 31 december 2017 the commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of eurostars - 2 . the commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions and observations by the commission . the commission shall send that report to the european parliament and to the council by 30 june 2018 . ### by 31 december 2017 the commission and the member states shall jointly conduct an interim evaluation of eurostars - 2 . the commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions and observations by the commission . the commission shall send that report to the european parliament and to the council by 30 june 2018 .


### for the purposes of this regulation , european political parties shall mean the entities constituted and registered as such in accordance with regulation no [ &#8230 ; . ] of the european parliament and of the council . ### for the purposes of this regulation , european political parties shall mean the entities registered as such in accordance with regulation no [ &#8230 ; . ] of the european parliament and of the council .


### contributions shall only be used to reimburse a percentage of the operating costs of european political parties directly linked to objectives of those parties . contributions shall not be used to grant directly or indirectly any personal advantage , in cash or in kind , to any individual member or staff of a european political party . ### contributions may only be used to reimburse a percentage of the operating costs of european political parties directly linked to objectives of those parties and not going beyond the direct political purposes referred to in article 204a . contributions may not be used to grant directly or indirectly any personal advantage , in cash or in kind , to any individual member or staff of a european political party .


### any part of the contribution not used within the financial year covered by this contribution shall be spent on any reimbursable expenditure incurred by 31 december of year n + 2 . the remaining part of the contribution that is not spent within the n + 2 time limit shall be recovered in accordance with chapter 5 of part one . ### any part of the contribution not used within the financial year covered by this contribution shall be spent solely on any reimbursable expenditure incurred by 31 december of year n + 2 . the remaining part of the contribution that is not spent within the n + 2 time limit shall be recovered in accordance with chapter 5 of part one .


### european political parties shall keep records , supporting documents , and other records pertinent to the contribution for five years following the submission of the final report and accounts referred to in article 204l . ### european political parties shall keep all records and supporting documents pertinent to the contribution for five years following the submission of the final report and accounts referred to in article 204l .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels as well as electricity from renewable energy , energy savings and an increase in energy efficiency are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels potentially provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to only encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels that will not contribute to indirect land use change or any other adverse effects to the environment . on the basis of a thorough impact assessment on the positive and negative impacts of advanced biofuels on indirect land use change , further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards the 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low risks in relation to indirect land use change , high overall greenhouse gas savings and without any risk to directly or indirectly endangering the right to food will be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework .


### in order to ensure the long - term competitiveness of bio - based industrial sectors , and in line with the 2012 communication ‘ innovating for sustainable growth : a bioeconomy for europe’ and the roadmap to a resource efficient europe , promoting integrated and diversified biorefineries across europe , enhanced incentives under directive 2009 / 28 / ec should be set in a way that gives preference to the use of biomass feedstocks that do not have a high economic value for other uses than biofuels . ### in order to ensure the long - term competitiveness of bio - based industrial sectors , and in line with the 2012 communication ‘ innovating for sustainable growth : a bioeconomy for europe’ and the roadmap to a resource efficient europe , promoting integrated and diversified biorefineries across europe , enhanced incentives under directive 2009 / 28 / ec should be set in a way that gives preference to the use of biomass feedstocks that do not have a high economic value for other uses than biofuels and bioliquids .


### feedstocks whose production has led to direct land use change , i . e . a change from one of the following ipcc land cover categories ; forest land , grassland , wetlands , settlements , or other land , to cropland or perennial cropland . in such a case a “direct land use change emission value ” should have been calculated in accordance to part c , paragraph 7 of annex iv . ### feedstocks whose production has not taken place on cropland , perennial cropland or land in any other ipcc land cover category used for food production , whether managed or unmanaged , such as agricultural and silvipastoral systems .


### feedstocks whose production has led to direct land use change , i . e . a change from one of the following ipcc land cover categories ; forest land , grassland , wetlands , settlements , or other land , to cropland or perennial cropland . in such a case a “direct land use change emission value ” should have been calculated in accordance to part c , paragraph 7 of annex v . ### feedstocks whose production has not taken place on cropland , perennial cropland or land in any other ipcc land cover category used for food production , whether managed or unmanaged , such as agricultural and silvipastoral systems .


### the potential advantages for officials and other servants of the european union of the application of the method should be balanced by the continuation of the system of special levy , to be renamed as ' solidarity levy ' . while the rate of the special levy in force during the period from 2004 to 2012 increased gradually over time and averaged at 4 . 23 % , it seems appropriate in the present circumstances to increase the solidarity levy at the uniform rate of 6% , so as to take account of a difficult economic context and its ramifications for public finances throughout the european union . such a solidarity levy should apply to all officials and other servants of the european union for the same period as the ' method ' itself . ### the potential advantages for officials and other servants of the european union of the application of the method should be balanced by the continuation of the system of special levy , to be renamed as ' solidarity levy ' . this levy should therefore be collected and assigned in accordance with real solidarity principles . while the rate of the special levy in force during the period from 2004 to 2012 increased gradually over time and averaged at 4 . 23 % , it seems appropriate in the present circumstances to increase the solidarity levy to an overall equivalent rate of 6% , to be applied progressively according to the position of the official concerned in the salary scale , so as to take account of a difficult social and economic context throughout the european union . the amounts levied should be applied to increase the appropriations allocated to progress 1 . such a solidarity levy should apply to all officials and other servants of the european union for the same period as the ' method ' itself . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 see decision no . 1672 / 2006 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 2006 establishing a community programme for employment and social solidarity – progress .


### identification documents accompanying pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i which are moved for non - commercial purposes into member states are necessary to attest compliance with the conditions of this regulation . the regulation should therefore establish the conditions for issuing the identification documents and the requirements for their content , validity and format . ### identification documents accompanying pet animals of the species listed in part a of annex i which are moved for non - commercial purposes into member states are necessary to attest compliance with the conditions of this regulation . the regulation should therefore establish the conditions for issuing the identification documents and the requirements for their content , validity , safety features and format , as well as for their registration on an authorised database .


### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 20 . ### are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with article 20 and the unique identification document number is registered on an authorised database , which is accessible across member states from a central point of access .


### the agency shall assist the commission and the member states to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security in present and future union legislation , thus contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market . ### the agency shall assist the commission and the member states to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security in present and future union legislation , thus contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market and ensuring the highest standards of data protection in the area of freedom , security and justice .


### a series of legislative measures has been adopted at european level , opening up the rail freight and international rail passenger markets to competition and establishing , by way of directive 2012 / 34 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 21 november 2012 establishing a single european railway area , certain fundamental principles which include that railway undertakings shall be managed according to principles that apply to commercial companies , that entities responsible for the allocation of capacity and charging for rail infrastructure shall be separate from entities which operate rail services and that there shall be a separation of accounts , that any railway undertaking licensed in accordance with eu criteria should have access to railway infrastructure on fair , non - discriminatory terms , and that infrastructure managers may benefit from state financing . ### a series of legislative measures has been adopted at european level , opening up the rail freight and international rail passenger markets to competition and establishing , by way of directive 2012 / 34 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 21 november 2012 establishing a single european railway area 1 , certain fundamental principles which include that railway undertakings shall be managed according to principles that apply to commercial companies , that entities responsible for the allocation of capacity and charging for rail infrastructure shall be separate from entities which operate rail services and that there shall be a separation of accounts , that any railway undertaking licensed in accordance with eu criteria should have access to railway infrastructure on fair , non - discriminatory terms , and that infrastructure managers may benefit from state financing . the time limit for transposition of directive 2012 / 34 / eu into national law is 16 june 2015 . _________________________________ 1 oj l 343 , 14 . 12 . 2012 , p . 32 .


### in the waters up to 12 nautical miles from baselines under their sovereignty or jurisdiction , member states shall be authorised from 1 january 2013 to 31 december 2022 to restrict fishing to fishing vessels that traditionally fish in those waters from ports on the adjacent coast , without prejudice to the arrangements for union fishing vessels flying the flag of other member states under existing neighbourhood relations between member states and the arrangements contained in annex i , fixing for each member state the geographical zones within the coastal bands of other member states where fishing activities are pursued and the species concerned . member states shall inform the commission of the restrictions put in place under this paragraph . ### in the waters up to 24 nautical miles from baselines under their sovereignty or jurisdiction , member states shall be authorised to restrict fishing to fishing vessels that traditionally fish in those waters from ports on the adjacent coast , without prejudice to the arrangements for union fishing vessels flying the flag of other member states under existing neighbourhood relations between member states and the arrangements contained in annex i , fixing for each member state the geographical zones within the coastal bands of other member states where fishing activities are pursued and the species concerned . member states shall inform the commission of the restrictions put in place under this paragraph .


### therefore , in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , 2001 / 113 / ec and 2001 / 114 / ec to take account of technical progress and / or , where appropriate , the developments in international standards , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the following scope and content : as regards directive 1999 / 4 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the product descriptions and definitions in the annex , normally expressed in percentages ; as regards directive 2000 / 36 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of section a of annex 1 , normally expressed in percentages and / or grams , as well as sections b , c and d of that annex ; as regards directive 2001 / 111 / ec , to adapt or update part a of the annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , as well as part b of the annex ; as regards directive 2001 / 113 / ec , to adapt or update annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , normally expressed in grams and / or percentage , as well as annex ii and part b of annex iii ; and as regards directive 2001 / 114 / ec , to adapt or update annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the definitions of products and product names , normally expressed in percentages , as well as annex ii . ### therefore , in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directives 1999 / 4 / ec , 2000 / 36 / ec , 2001 / 111 / ec , 2001 / 113 / ec and 2001 / 114 / ec to take account of technical progress and of developments in relevant international standards , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of the following scope and content : as regards directive 1999 / 4 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the product descriptions and definitions in the annex , normally expressed in percentages ; as regards directive 2000 / 36 / ec , to adapt or update the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of section a of annex 1 , normally expressed in percentages and / or grams , as well as sections b , c and d of that annex ; as regards directive 2001 / 111 / ec , to adapt or update part a of the annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , as well as part b of the annex ; as regards directive 2001 / 113 / ec , to adapt or update annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , normally expressed in grams and / or percentage , as well as annex ii and part b of annex iii ; and as regards directive 2001 / 114 / ec , to adapt or update annex i in respect of the technical characteristics related to the definitions of products and product names , normally expressed in percentages , as well as annex ii .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 6 to amend the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of section a of annex 1 , as well as sections b , c and d of that annex , to take account of the developments in relevant international standards , where appropriate , and of technical progress . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 6 to amend the technical characteristics related to the sales names and definitions of section a of annex 1 , as well as sections b , c and d of that annex , to take account of the developments in relevant international standards and of technical progress .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 5 to amend part a of the annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , as well as part b of the annex , to take account of the developments in relevant international standards , where appropriate , and of technical progress . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 5 to amend part a of the annex in respect of the technical characteristics related to the product names and definitions , as well as part b of the annex , to take account of the developments in relevant international standards and of technical progress .


### the purpose of this regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market through the harmonisation of the rules on the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products , whilst ensuring a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment . the provisions of this regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle , the aim of which is to safeguard the health of humans , animals and the environment . ### the purpose of this regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment and to improve the functioning of the internal market through the harmonisation of the rules on the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products . the provisions of this regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle , in order to ensure that active substances or products placed on the market do not have harmful effects on humans , non - target species and the environment . special attention shall be paid to protecting children , pregnant women and the sick .


### an active substance shall be approved for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at least one biocidal product containing that active substance may be expected to meet the criteria laid down in point of article 18 taking into account the factors set out in article 18 and . ### an active substance shall be included in annex - i for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at least one biocidal product containing that active substance fulfils the conditions laid down in point of article 18 taking into account the factors set out in article 18 and . an active substance referred to in article 5 may only be included in annex i for an initial period of 5 years .


### active substances identified in accordance with articles 57 and 59 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 as having endocrine disrupting properties ; ### active substances which , on the basis of the assessment of union or internationally agreed test guidelines or other peer - reviewed scientific data and information , including a review of the scientific literature , reviewed by the agency , are considered as having endocrine - disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect in humans , or which are identified in accordance with articles 57 and 59 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 as having endocrine disrupting properties .


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 4 , a biocidal product may be authorised when the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 and are not fully met , or may be authorised for making available on the market for use by the general public when the criteria referred to in paragraph 4 are met , where not authorising the biocidal product would result in disproportionate negative impacts for society when compared to the risks to human or animal health or to the environment arising from the use of the biocidal product under the conditions laid down in the authorisation . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 4 , a biocidal product may be authorised when the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 and are not fully met , where it is shown by evidence that the biocidal product is necessary to prevent or control a serious danger to public or animal health or to the environment , to food and feed or to the public interest and that there are no effective alternative products or technologies available . the use of any biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised . a member state authorising a biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall draw up a substitution plan concerning the control of the serious danger by other means including non - chemical methods , which are as effective as the biocidal product concerned and shall without delay transmit that plan to the commission . the use of any biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall be restricted to those member states where the serious danger has to be prevented or , if it occurs , controlled .


### by way of derogation from article 31 , any of the member states concerned may propose to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted , provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of : ### by way of derogation from article 31 , any of the member states concerned may refuse to grant an authorisation or adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted , provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of :


### the protection of health and life of humans , animals or plants ; ### the protection of health and life of humans , particularly of vulnerable groups , or of animals or plants ;


### any of the member states concerned may , in particular , propose in accordance with the first subparagraph to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to which article 5 or 10 applies . ### any of the member states concerned may , in particular , in accordance with the first subparagraph , refuse to grant an authorisation or adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to which article 5 or 10 applies .


### the commission may , at the request of a member state , decide to adjust certain conditions of a union authorisation specifically for the territory of that member state or decide that a union authorisation shall not apply in the territory of that member state , provided that such a request can be justified on one or more of the grounds referred to in article 36 . ### a member state shall inform the commission if it decides to adjust certain conditions of a union authorisation specifically for the territory of that member state or decides that a union authorisation shall not apply in the territory of that member state , provided that such a decision can be justified on one or more of the grounds referred to in article 36 .


### where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a treated article was treated or which it incorporates , is intended or expected under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use , the person responsible for the placing on the market of that treated article shall ensure that the label provides the following information : ### where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a treated article was treated or which it incorporates , is intended under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use , or where the active substance contained in the biocidal product with which a treated article was treated , or which it incorporates , is classified or meets the criteria for classification in accordance with regulation no 1272 / 2008 , or meets the criteria of article 5 or , the person responsible for the placing on the market of that treated article shall ensure that the label provides the following information :


### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in commission regulation no 440 / 2008 of 30 may 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council on the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 66 . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are , whenever possible , internationally recognised and must be justified in the application . ### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in commission regulation no 440 / 2008 of 30 may 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council on the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals 66 . methods listed in annex i do not cover nanomaterials , except where specifically mentioned . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are scientifically satisfactory and the validity of which must be justified in the application .


### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in regulation no 440 / 2008 . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are , whenever possible , internationally recognised and scientifically appropriate and must be justified in the application . ### tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in regulation no 440 / 2008 . methods listed in annex i do not cover nanomaterials , except where specifically mentioned . however , if a method is inappropriate or not described , other methods shall be used which are scientifically satisfactory and the validity of which must be justified in the application


### access to training ; ### access to training and further training ;


### member states shall ensure that judicial and / or administrative procedures , including where they deem it appropriate , conciliation procedures , for the enforcement of the obligations under article 45 of the treaty and articles 1 to 10 of regulation no 492 / 2011 , are available to all workers and members of their families who consider they have suffered or are suffering from unjustified restrictions to their right to free movement or consider themselves wronged by failure to apply the principle of equal treatment to them , even after the relationship in which the discrimination is alleged to have occurred has ended . ### member states shall ensure that judicial and / or administrative procedures , including where they deem it appropriate , conciliation procedures , for the enforcement of the obligations under article 45 of the treaty and articles 1 to 10 of regulation no 492 / 2011 , are available to all workers , including frontier workers , and members of their families who consider they have suffered or are suffering from unjustified restrictions to their right to free movement or consider themselves wronged by failure to apply the principle of equal treatment to them , even after the relationship in which the discrimination is alleged to have occurred has ended . member states shall ensure that employers do not prevent workers from exercising their rights in the context of judicial and / or administrative procedures of this kind .


### member states shall ensure that associations , organisations or other legal entities , which have , in accordance with the criteria laid down by their national law , a legitimate interest in ensuring that the provisions of this directive are complied with , may engage , either on behalf of or in support of the worker and members of his / her family , with his / her approval , in any judicial and / or administrative procedure provided for the enforcement of rights under article 45 of the treaty and articles 1 to 10 of regulation no 492 / 2011 . ### member states shall ensure that associations , trade unions , organisations or other legal entities , which have , in accordance with the criteria laid down by their national law , a legitimate interest in ensuring that the provisions of this directive are complied with , may engage , either on behalf of or in support of the worker and members of his / her family , if appropriate with his / her approval , in any judicial and / or administrative procedure provided for the enforcement of rights under article 45 of the treaty and articles 1 to 10 of regulation no 492 / 2011 .


### in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements of universal application , member states may base themselves on collective agreements which are generally applicable to all similar undertakings in the geographical area and in the profession or industry concerned , and / or collective agreements which have been concluded by the most representative employers ' and labour organisations at national level and which are applied throughout national territory . ### to guarantee the principle of equality of treatment between european union workers and third - country national seasonal workers , collective agreements of whatever kind which have been concluded at any level , including at company level , and are applicable to the employment relationship should apply to third - country national seasonal workers .


### working conditions , including pay and dismissal as well as health and safety requirements at the workplace , applicable to seasonal work as laid down by law , regulation or administrative provision and / or universally applicable collective agreements in the member state to which they have been admitted according to this directive . ### working conditions , including pay and dismissal , working hours and holidays , as well as health and safety requirements at the workplace , applicable to seasonal work , taking into account not only the relevant laws , regulations or administrative provisions , but also the collective agreements concluded at any level of the member state concerned which are applicable to the employment relationship .


### the strategic innovation agenda of the european institute of innovation and technology as set out in the annex is hereby adopted . ### subject matter this decision establishes the strategic innovation agenda of the european institute of innovation and technology for the period from 2014 to 2020 .


### in the future , clearer guidance should be given upstream since the selection process to ensure that essential strategic features are shared by all kics , while allowing for differentiated approaches in kics organisation , delivery and funding approaches . finally , the current total number of three kics does not yet provide the critical mass for the eit to develop its full potential as a leading innovation institute . with only three kics there are limited opportunities to achieve cross - kic benefits of adjacent innovation opportunities as well as to reap economies of scale in administration and dissemination . it also means that the eit is not of a sufficient scale to truly act as a european institution in its own right . in this respect additional kics are required in order for the eit to gain the critical mass for being more than simply the ‘ sum of its parts’ . if the eit is to explore new innovation governance and management models through the kics , a limited number of additional partnerships need to be set up in order to enlarge the sample on which the eit experience is based upon . ### in the future , clearer guidance should be given upstream since the selection process to ensure that essential strategic features are shared by all kics , while allowing for differentiated approaches in kics organisation , delivery and funding approaches . finally , the current total number of three kics does not yet provide the critical mass for the eit to develop its full potential as a leading innovation institute . with only three kics there are limited opportunities to achieve cross - kic benefits of adjacent innovation opportunities as well as to reap economies of scale in administration and dissemination . it also means that the eit is not yet of a sufficient scale to truly act as a european institution in its own right . the eit as a real institute the eit must be more than simply the ' sum of its parts ' , which currently are the kics . eu needs an excellence label regarding innovation , to be internationally recognizable , and this can be achieved by giving eit a broaden and inclusive field of action . in this respect additional kics are required in order for the eit to gain critical mass . if the eit is to explore new innovation governance and management models through the kics , a limited number of additional partnerships need to be set up in order to enlarge the sample on which the eit experience is based upon . eit aims to consolidate and further develop its role as an ' investor ' which nurtures and enables existing centres of excellence in research , business and higher education in europe to come together and foster their long - term systematic collaborations . however , eu can not afford to lose or to waste knowledge . having this in regard , eit needs also to include universities networks , besides the ones already participating on the kics , as well as marie curie ' s grants for innovation , and work in close cooperation and articulation with jtis , rics , and other innovative forms of doing or promoting research that can emerge , including smaller kics . even though the object of research is not in the heart of the existing kics , eit shall promote multi - disciplinary approaches to innovation , and support development of non - technological , organisational , systems innovation and public sector innovation as a necessary complement to the existing innovation activities , as well as to the possible future ones .


### the ‘ eit investor’ approach stands for a focus on identifying best strategic opportunities and selecting a portfolio of world - class partnerships – the kics – to deliver on these . as part of this approach , the eit awards the annual grants to the kics based on their past performance and proposed activities in their business plan . the assessment of the business plans will be supported by external , independent experts . in this perspective , the eit should not only set out broad directions and visions , but needs to provide kics with an appropriate level of support and monitor their performance . at the same time , kics are given a substantial degree of leeway to define their internal strategies and organisation as well as to deliver their activities and mobilise the talent and resources needed . ### the ' eit investor ' approach stands for a focus on identifying best strategic opportunities and selecting a portfolio of world - class partnerships – the kics – to deliver on these . as part of this approach , the eit awards the annual grants to the kics based on their past performance and proposed activities in their business plan , following a clear , transparent and public procedure . the assessment of the business plans will be supported by external , independent experts . in this perspective , the eit should not only set out broad directions and visions , but needs to provide kics with an appropriate level of support and monitor their performance . at the same time , kics are given a substantial degree of leeway to define their internal strategies and organisation as well as to deliver their activities and mobilise the talent and resources needed .


### the eit will actively support the initial three kics to enhance their potential and impact and their contribution to the objectives of horizon 2020 . over time , the kics will expand their initial portfolio of activities in order to seize new market or societal opportunities . to support these developments , the eit will advise and define , in close co - operation with each individual kic , tailor - made co - financing strategies , which at the same time underpin strategic activities from an eit perspective . ### the eit will actively support the initial three kics to enhance their potential and impact and their contribution to the objectives of horizon 2020 . over time , the kics will expand their initial portfolio of activities in order to seize new market or societal opportunities . to support these developments , the eit will advise and define - in a clear , transparent and publicly accountable way - in close co - operation with each individual kic , tailor - made co - financing strategies , which at the same time underpin strategic activities from an eit perspective .


### establish , in cooperation with the commission and the kics , a comprehensive system to monitor : the eit ' s contribution to horizon 2020 ; the eit ' s impact via its own and kic activities ; and kic results . the eit will report on all its monitoring activities in the annual activity report ### establish , in cooperation with the commission and the kics , a comprehensive system to monitor : the eit ' s contribution to horizon 2020 ; the eit ' s impact via its own and kic activities ; and kic results . the eit will report on all its monitoring activities in the annual activity report to be sent to the european parliament and to the council


### the eit ' s budget needs in the period 2014 - 2020 are 3 , 1 billion euro and are based on three main components : the necessary expenditure for consolidation of the existing three kics , gradual development towards new kics in 2014 and 2018 respectively , and dissemination and outreach activities and administrative expenditure . ### the eit ' s budget for the period 2014 - 2020 is 3 , 1 billion eur and is based on three main components : the necessary expenditure for consolidation of the existing three kics , gradual development towards new kics in 2014 and 2018 respectively , dissemination and outreach activities and administrative expenditure .


### the eit will also engage in a number of dissemination and outreach activities , such as the eit fellowship programme which will significantly enhance the impact of its operations across europe . moreover , a number of cross - cutting supporting and monitoring services will provide added value and efficiency gains for kic activities . in implementing and developing these activities , the eit will need to follow a strategy aimed at a high efficiency ratio , i . e . a maximum of impact to be achieved through light - touch mechanisms . around 141 , 76 million of the eit budget is needed to implement these activities . ### the eit will engage in a number of dissemination and outreach activities , which will significantly enhance the impact of its operations across europe . moreover , a number of cross - cutting supporting and monitoring services will provide added value and efficiency gains for kic activities . around 10 to 15% of the eit budget will be allocated to implement these activities .


### if the eit is to pioneer new models of open innovation and simplification , this should be reflected in its approach to administration . the eit headquarters needs to be a lean organisation , which follows a strategic approach towards tapping into expertise whenever needed , but without creating unnecessarily heavy and permanent structures . the costs of administrative expenditure , covering necessary staff , administrative , infrastructure and operational expenses , will over time not exceed 2 , 4% of the eit budget . part of the administrative expenditure is covered by the host country hungary through provision of free of charge office space until the end of 2030 , as well as an annual contribution of 1 . 5 million euro to the staff cost until the end of 2015 . on this basis , administrative expenditure will therefore be approximately 77 million euro for 2014 - 2020 . ### the eit headquarters needs to be a lean organisation , which follows a strategic approach towards tapping into expertise whenever needed , but without creating unnecessarily heavy and permanent structures . the costs of administrative expenditure , covering necessary staff , administrative , infrastructure and operational expenses , will over time not exceed 5% of the eit budget .


### in order to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system , the commission shall adopt implementing measures setting limits to the level of leverage aifm can employ . these limits should take into account , inter alia , the type of aif , their strategy and the sources of their leverage . ### in order to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system , the commission , taking account of the views of the esrb , shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with articles 49a , 49b and 49c setting limits to the level of leverage that aif and aifm can employ . these limits should take into account , inter alia , the type of aif , their strategy , their size and the sources of their leverage , whereas the maximum leverage shall not exceed five times net equity .


### taking into account the policy programming or financial execution nature of those implementing acts , in particular their budgetary implications , the examination procedure should in general be used for their adoption , except for measures of a small financial scale . however , the commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts where , in duly justified cases relating to the need for a swift response from the union , imperative grounds of urgency so requires . ### taking into account the financial execution nature of those annual or multinannual action programmes , in particular their budgetary implications , the examination procedure should always be used for their adoption . however , the commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts where , in duly justified cases relating to the need for a swift response from the union , imperative grounds of urgency so requires


### action programmes and individual measures provided for in paragraph 1 for which the union ' s financial assistance exceeds eur 10 million and special measures for which the union ' s financial assistance exceeds eur 30 million shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 . ### action programmes and individual measures provided for in paragraph 1 shall be always adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 .


### the types of financing referred to in paragraph 1 and in article 6 , and the methods of implementation referred to in paragraph 3 , shall be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions , taking into account , inter alia , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . for grants , this shall include a consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and scales of unit costs . ### the types of financing referred to in paragraph 1 and in article 6 , and the methods of implementation referred to in paragraph 3 , shall be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions , taking into account , inter alia , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . for grants , this shall include of the use of lump sums , flat rates and scales of unit costs , in particular loans and grants shall be free of interest or at least provide stable and the lowest possible interest rates .


### consumers should provide all available relevant information on their financial situation and personal circumstances to the creditor or intermediary in order to facilitate the creditworthiness assessment . the consumer should not , however , be penalised where he is not in a position to provide certain information or assessments of the future evolution of his financial situation . in situations where consumers knowingly provide incomplete or inaccurate information , member states should be able to determine the appropriate penalties . ### consumers should provide all available and necessary relevant information on their financial situation and personal circumstances to the creditor or intermediary in order to facilitate the creditworthiness assessment and the evaluation of the suitability of the product . it shall , however , be forbidden to penalise the consumer where he is not in a position to provide certain information or assessments of the future evolution of his financial situation .


### prior to the performance of any of the services listed in article 3 , a credit intermediary shall provide the consumer with at least the following information : ### member states shall ensure that prior to the performance of any of the services listed in article&#160 ; 3 , a credit intermediary shall provide the consumer with at least the following information :


### information concerning the borrowing rate ### changes in the borrowing rate


### for the purposes of this directive , ' advice ' constitutes a separate service from the granting of a credit . such a service can only be marketed as advice when the remuneration of the individual providing the service is transparent to the consumer . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' advice ' constitutes a service which is separate from the granting of a credit and cannot be provided by bodies or individuals connected to any institution marketing credit agreements . such a service can only be marketed as advice when the remuneration of the individual providing the service is transparent to the consumer .


### under the european neighbourhood policy , the union offers neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship , building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights , the rule of law , good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development . ### under the european neighbourhood policy , the union offers neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship , building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy , human rights for women and men , the rule of law , good governance and the principles of gender equality and sustainable development .


### the joint eu – africa strategy is of relevance for relations with the mediterranean neighbours from north africa . ### the joint eu – africa strategy and the istanbul framework for action are of relevance for relations with the mediterranean neighbours from north africa .


### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; ### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; also using the mdg indicators and empowerment indications ;


### to ensure the availability of essential and up to date information on programme implementation , it is necessary that member states provide the commission with the key data on a regular basis . in order to avoid an additional burden on member states , this should be limited to data collected continuously , and the transmission should be performed by way of electronic data exchange . ### to ensure the availability of essential and up to date information on programme implementation , it is necessary that member states provide the commission with the key data on a regular basis . in order to avoid an additional burden on member states , this should be limited to data collected continuously , and the transmission should be performed by way of electronic data exchange . whenever possible , the data should be broken down by gender .


### the member states and the commission shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of gender perspective is promoted in the preparation and implementation of programmes . ### the member states and the commission shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of gender perspective is promoted in the preparation and implementation of programmes . the programmes should be geared to eliminating discrimination between men and women , particularly in the family and work environment .


### each csf fund shall support the following thematic objectives in accordance with its mission in order to contribute to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth : ### each csf fund shall support the following thematic objectives in accordance with its mission in order to contribute to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , as well as to promote equality between men and women and the integration of gender perspective :


### the partnership contract shall set out : arrangements to ensure alignment with the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , including : ### the partnership contract shall set out : arrangements to ensure alignment with the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , as well as to promote equality between men and women and the integration of gender perspective , including :


### each programme shall set out a strategy for the programme ' s contribution to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth consistent with the common strategic framework and partnership contract . each programme shall include the arrangements to ensure effective , efficient and coordinated implementation of the csf funds and actions to achieve a reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### each programme shall set out a strategy for the programme ' s contribution to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , as well as to promote equality between men and women and the integration of gender perspective consistent with the common strategic framework and partnership contract . each programme shall include the arrangements to ensure effective , efficient and coordinated implementation of the csf funds and actions to achieve a reduction of administrative burden for beneficiaries . all data where possible should be broken down by gender .


### the definition of the area and population covered by the strategy ; ### the definition of the area and population covered by the strategy , segmented according to gender ;


### the monitoring committee shall meet at least once a year and shall review implementation of the programme and progress towards achieving its objectives . in doing so , it shall have regard to the financial data , common and programme - specific indicators , including changes in result indicators and progress towards quantified target values , and the milestones defined in the performance framework . ### the monitoring committee shall meet at least once a year and shall review implementation of the programme and progress towards achieving its objectives . in doing so , it shall have regard to the financial data , common and programme - specific indicators , particularly those relating to the issue of gender , including changes in result indicators and progress towards quantified target values , and the milestones defined in the performance framework .


### annual implementation reports shall set out information on implementation of the programme and its priorities by reference to the financial data , common and programme - specific indicators and quantified target values , including changes in result indicators , and the milestones defined in the performance framework . the data transmitted shall relate to values for indicators for fully implemented operations and also for selected operations . they shall also set out actions taken to fulfil the ex ante conditionalities and any issues which affect the performance of the programme , and the corrective measures taken . ### annual implementation reports shall set out information on implementation of the programme and its priorities by reference to the financial data , common and programme - specific indicators and quantified target values , particularly those relating to the issue of gender , including changes in result indicators , and the milestones defined in the performance framework . the data transmitted shall relate to values for indicators for fully implemented operations and also for selected operations . they shall also set out actions taken to fulfil the ex ante conditionalities and any issues which affect the performance of the programme , and the corrective measures taken . whenever possible , the data shall be broken down by gender .


### the annual implementation report submitted in 2019 and the final implementation report for the csf funds shall , in addition to the information and assessment set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 , include information on and assess progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme and its contribution to achieving the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . ### the annual implementation report submitted in 2019 and the final implementation report for the csf funds shall , in addition to the information and assessment set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 , include information on and assess progress towards achieving the objectives of the programme and its contribution to achieving the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , as well as its contribution to equality between men and women and gender mainstreaming .


### progress towards achievement of the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , in particular in respect of the milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework and the support used for climate change objectives ; ### progress towards achievement of the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , and towards promoting equality between men and women and gender mainstreaming , in particular in respect of the milestones set out for each programme in the performance framework and the support used for climate change objectives ;


### in 2018 and 2020 , the commission shall include in its annual progress report to the spring meeting of the european council a section summarising the strategic report , in particular with regard to progress made towards union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . ### in 2018 and 2020 , the commission shall include in its annual progress report to the spring meeting of the european council a section summarising the strategic report , in particular with regard to progress made towards union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , and towards promoting equality between men and women and gender mainstreaming .


### evaluations shall be carried out to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes , as well as to assess their effectiveness , efficiency and impact . impact of programmes shall be evaluated in accordance with the mission of the respective csf funds in relation to the targets for the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth as well as in relation to gross domestic product and unemployment , where appropriate . ### evaluations shall be carried out to improve the quality of the design and implementation of programmes , as well as to assess their effectiveness , efficiency and impact . impact of programmes shall be evaluated in accordance with the mission of the respective csf funds in relation to the targets for the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , equality between men and women and gender mainstreaming , as well as in relation to gross domestic product and unemployment , where appropriate .


### member states shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations , and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations , including data related to common and where appropriate programme - specific indicators . ### member states shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations , and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations , including data related to common and where appropriate programme - specific indicators . whenever possible , the data should be broken down by gender .


### a strategy for the operational programme ' s contribution to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , including : ### a strategy for the operational programme ' s contribution to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , as well as to equality between men and women and gender mainstreaming , including :


### the contribution to the integrated approach set out in the partnership contract to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or target groups at highest risk of discrimination or exclusion , with special regard to marginalised communities , and the indicative financial allocation ; ### the contribution to the integrated approach set out in the partnership contract to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or target groups at highest risk of discrimination or exclusion , with special regard to marginalised communities and to women , who are an even more vulnerable group in times of crisis , and the indicative financial allocation ;


### a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation during the preparation , design and implementation of the operational programme and in particular in relation to access to funding , taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements of ensuring accessibility for disabled persons ; ### a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation during the preparation , design and implementation of the operational programme , as well as when establishing criteria and indicators and selecting beneficiaries , and in particular in relation to access to funding , taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements of ensuring accessibility for disabled persons ;


### the importance of the priority axis for the delivery of the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , having regard to the specific gaps to be addressed ; ### the importance of the priority axis for the delivery of the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , as well as for equality between men and women and gender mainstreaming , having regard to the specific gaps to be addressed ;


### ‘ end recipient’ means the most deprived persons receiving the food or goods and / or benefiting from the accompanying measures ; ### ‘ final beneficiary ' means the most deprived persons receiving the food or goods and / or benefiting from the accompanying measures ;


### projects for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from this directive and other union legislation shall be subject to coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling the requirements of the relevant union legislation . ### projects , including those with transboundary effect , for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from this directive and other union legislation shall be subject to coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling all the requirements of the relevant union legislation .


### the results of consultations and the information gathered pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 shall be taken into consideration in the development consent procedure . to this end , the decision to grant development consent shall contain the following information : ### the results of consultations and the information gathered pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 shall be given due account in the development consent procedure . to this end , the decision to grant development consent shall contain the following information :


### the type of parameters to be monitored and the duration of the monitoring shall be proportionate to the nature , location and size of the proposed project and the significance of its environmental effects . ### the type of parameters to be monitored and the duration of the monitoring shall be proportionate to the nature , location and size of the proposed project and the significance of its environmental effects . these findings shall be submitted to the competent authority and made publicly available .


### member states may also decide to make available to the public the information referred to in paragraph 1 , when the competent authority concludes its environmental impact assessment of the project . ### member states shall make available to the public the information referred to in paragraph 1 , when the competent authority concludes its environmental impact assessment of the project .


### the use of natural resources , in particular soil , land , water , and biodiversity , including hydromorphological changes . ### the use of natural resources , in particular soil , land , water , air and biodiversity , including hydromorphological changes .


### the use of natural resources , in particular land , soil , water , and biodiversity , including hydromorphological changes ; ### the use of natural resources , in particular land , soil , water , air and biodiversity , including hydromorphological changes ;


### ‘ upgrading’ means any modification work on a subsystem or part of it which results in a change in the technical file accompanying the ‘ ec’ declaration of verification , if this technical file exists , and which improves the overall performance of the subsystem ; ### ‘ upgrading’ means any major modification work on a subsystem or a vehicle or part of it which results improves the overall performance of the subsystem . each tsi shall specify ' major ' for the relevant subsystems or vehicle


### under article 11 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the union policies and activities , in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development . this directive clarifies how the contracting entities may contribute to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development , whilst ensuring that they can obtain the best value for money for their contracts . ### under article 9 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the union must take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of adequate social protection , the fight against social exclusion , and a high level of education , training and protection of human health in defining and implementing its policies and activities . under article 11 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the union policies and activities , in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development . this directive clarifies how the contracting authorities should contribute to the protection of the environment , social protection and public health and safety and can use their discretionary powers to lay down technical specifications and award criteria conducive to the conclusion of socially and environmentally sustainable public contracts , whilst guaranteeing a link with the subject - matter of the contract and ensuring that they can obtain the best value for money for their contracts . this directive recognises in particular the right of any member state to ratify and comply with ilo convention no . 94 .