### the authorities of member states which , pursuant to paragraph 1 , have access to data recorded in the central system shall be those designated by each member state for the purpose of article 1 . this designation shall specify the exact unit responsible for carrying out tasks related to the application of this regulation . each member state shall without delay communicate to the commission and the agency a list of those authorities and any amendments thereto . the agency shall publish the consolidated list in the official journal of the european union . where there are amendments thereto , the agency shall publish once a year an updated consolidated list . ### the authorities of member states which , pursuant to paragraph 1 , have access to data recorded in the central system shall be those designated by each member state for the purpose of article 1 . that designation shall specify the precise unit responsible for carrying out tasks related to the application of this regulation . each member state shall without delay communicate to the commission and the agency a list of those authorities and any amendments thereto , in the case of amendments at the latest 30 days after the list was amended . the agency shall publish the consolidated list in the official journal of the european union . where there are amendments thereto , the agency shall publish once a year an updated consolidated list .


### the existence of the right of access to data relating to him / her , and the right to request that inaccurate data relating to him / her be corrected or that unlawfully processed data relating to them be erased , as well as the right to receive information on the procedures for exercising those rights including the contact details of the controller and the national supervisory authorities referred to in article 31 . ### the existence of the right of access to data relating to him / her , and the right to request that inaccurate data relating to him / her be corrected or that unlawfully processed data relating to him / her be erased , as well as the right to receive information on the procedures for exercising those rights including the contact details of the controller and the national supervisory authorities referred to in article 31 .


### personal data obtained by a member state or europol pursuant to this regulation from the eurodac central database shall not be transferred or made available to any third country or international organisation or a private entity established in or outside the european union . this prohibition shall be without prejudice to the right of member states to transfer such data to third countries to which the dublin regulation applies . ### personal data obtained by a member state pursuant to this regulation from the eurodac central database shall not be transferred or made available to any third country or international organisation or a private entity established in or outside the european union . this prohibition shall be without prejudice to the right of member states to transfer such data to third countries to which the dublin regulation applies . personal data obtained by a member state and processed further in national databases shall not be transferred or made available to any third country or international organisation or a private entity established in or outside the european union .


### whereas the drug prevention and information programme was based on a public health legal basis and therefore covered health considerations , notably the reduction of health harms associated with drug use , the justice programme should approach anti - drugs policy via the angle of crime prevention . illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities related to drugs should be the main focus of drug - related funding under the new programme . ### whereas the drug prevention and information programme was based on a public health legal basis and therefore covered health considerations , notably the reduction of health harms associated with drug use ; the justice programme should approach prevention and anti - drugs policy via the angle of crime and recidivism prevention . public awareness and prevention of drug trafficking and other illegal activities should be the main focus of drug - related funding under the new programme .


### to facilitate access to justice . ### to guarantee access to justice and to court , right to free legal aid , right to an independent trial within a reasonable time , without discrimination and regardless of administrative , economic , social , cultural and linguistic aspects .


### to prevent and reduce drug demand and supply . ### to prevent and reduce national and transnational organised crime , namely traffic in human beings , particularly women and children , smuggling of arms and ammunition , traffic in illegal drugs and nuclear material , fraud , money laundering and corruption .


### the requirements for rest periods laid down in paragraphs 4 and 5 need not be maintained in the case of an emergency or drill or in other overriding operational conditions . musters , fire - fighting and lifeboat drills , and drills prescribed by national laws and regulations and by international instruments , shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the disturbance of rest periods and does not induce fatigue . ### the requirements for rest periods laid down in paragraphs 4 and 5 may be waived only in the case of an emergency or drill or in other overriding operational conditions . musters , fire - fighting and lifeboat drills , and drills prescribed by national laws and regulations and by international instruments , shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the disturbance of rest periods and does not induce fatigue .


### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to the creation of an area , where the rights of persons , as enshrined in the treaty on the functioning of the european union and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , are promoted and protected . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to the creation of an area , where human rights , as enshrined in the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , the echr and international conventions on human rights and fundamental freedoms are promoted and protected .


### to contribute to ensuring a high level of protection of personal data ; ### to guarantee a high level of protection of personal data and privacy ;


### to enhance the respect of the rights of the child ; ### to promote , respect and enforce the rights of the child ;


### to address specific global and trans - regional threats having a destabilising effect , including climate change . ### to urgently address climate change as a specific global and trans - regional threat having a destabilising effect .


### the competent authorities should be required to determine the scope and level of detail of the environmental information to be submitted in the form of an environmental report . in order to improve the quality of the assessment and streamline the decision - making process , it is important to specify at union level the categories of information on which the competent authorities should make that determination . ### the competent authorities should be required to determine the scope and level of detail of the environmental information to be dealt with in the form of an environmental impact assessment . in order to improve the quality of the assessment and streamline the decision - making process , it is important to specify at union level the categories of information on which the competent authorities should make that determination .


### the environmental report of a project to be provided by the developer should include an assessment of reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project , including the likely evolution of the existing state of the environment without implementation of the project , as a means to improve quality of the assessment process and to allow integrating environmental considerations at an early stage in the project’s design . ### the environmental impact assessment of a project to be provided by the developer should include an assessment of reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project , including the likely evolution of the existing state of the environment without implementation of the project , as a means to improve quality of the assessment process and to allow integrating environmental considerations at an early stage in the project’s design .


### - the execution of construction or demolition works , or of other installations or schemes , ### - the execution of construction or demolition works , the establishment and expansion of construction works or of other installations , the change of installation operation or the installation performance with effects in accordance with paragraph 1 ,


### be made available to the public . ### be made available to the public , due consideration having been given to the comments of the public concerned .


### 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 duly factored into the development consent procedure . the complete contributions received from the bodies consulted and voluntary contributions from individuals and organisations shall be made available by electronic means and shall be published with a table of contents and in a form making for ease of searching and consultation . to this end , the decision to grant development consent shall contain the following information :


### for sales contracts for which the material possession of the goods has been transferred to the consumer or at his request , to a third party before the expiration of the withdrawal period , the consumer shall send back the goods or hand them over to the trader or to a person authorised by the trader to receive them , within fourteen days from the day on which he communicates his withdrawal to the trader , unless the trader has offered to collect the goods himself . ### for sales contracts for which the material possession of the goods has been transferred to the consumer or at his request , to a third party before the expiration of the withdrawal period , the consumer shall send back the goods or hand them over to the trader or to a person authorised by the trader to receive them , or let the trader collect the goods himself when he has offered to do so , within fourteen days from the day on which he communicates his withdrawal to the trader .


### the trader shall deliver the goods in conformity with the sales contract . ### the trader shall deliver the goods in conformity with the sales contract . the trader shall be liable to the consumer if the goods do not meet the conditions stipulated in the contract .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 3 , article 5 , the third subparagraph of article 17 , articles 19 , 19 and 19 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 3 , article 5 , the third subparagraph of article 17 , articles 19 , 19 and 19 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of four years from [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the four - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### during the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the commission may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place . the commission , after consultation of the european network of transmission system operators for gas and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , may also recommend the establishment of a joint plan at regional level . ### during the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the commission may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place . the commission , after consultation of the gas coordination group , the european network of transmission system operators for gas and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , may also recommend the establishment of a joint plan at regional level .


### implementation of the plans ; ### preventive action plans and emergency plans and the implementation of the measures provided for therein ;


### mutual learning , cooperation , awareness raising and dissemination activities , such as identification of , and exchanges on , good practices , innovative approaches and experiences , organisation of peer review and mutual learning ; organisation of conferences and seminars ; organisation of awareness - raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union ; compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the programme ; development , operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies ; ### mutual learning , cooperation , coordination mechanisms for cross - border cooperation and dissemination activities , such as identification of , and exchanges on , good practices , innovative approaches and experiences , organisation of peer review and mutual learning ; organisation of conferences and seminars ; further development of e - learning tools ; development , operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies , including the cross - border interoperability of the existing systems and applications in the member states ;


### however , appropriate measures should be taken to allow for the necessary restructuring of the sugar processing sector in the azores . these measures should take into account that in order for the sugar sector on the azores to be viable , a certain level of production and processing needs to be ensured . against this background , dispatches of sugar from the azores to the rest of the union should be allowed exceptionally to exceed traditional flows for a limited period of five years , subject to progressively reduced annual limits . given that the quantities that may be re - dispatched will be proportional and limited to the extent strictly necessary for ensuring the viability of local sugar production and processing , such temporary dispatching of sugar from the azores will not adversely affect the internal market of the union . ### however , appropriate measures should be taken to allow for the necessary restructuring of the sugar processing sector in the azores . these measures should take into account that in order for the sugar sector on the azores to be viable , a certain level of production and processing needs to be ensured . against this background , dispatches of sugar from the azores to the rest of the union must be allowed to exceed traditional flows . given that the quantities that may be re - dispatched will be proportional and limited to the extent strictly necessary for ensuring the viability of local sugar production and processing , such dispatching of sugar from the azores will not adversely affect the internal market of the union .


### given that rice constitutes a staple of the diet of réunion , and since the island does not produce sufficient quantities to meet local requirements , the import of this product to the island should continue to be exempt from any form of import tax . ### given that rice constitutes a staple of the diet of réunion , the import of this product to the island should continue to be exempt from any form of import tax .


### support for the production of cow’s milk in madeira and réunion has not been sufficient to maintain the balance between domestic and external supply , chiefly because of the serious structural difficulties affecting the sector and its poor capacity to adapt to new economic environments . consequently , authorisation to produce uht milk reconstituted from milk powder of eu origin should continue , in order to cover local consumption more fully . in order to inform the consumer correctly , it should be made compulsory to indicate the method by which uht milk is reconstituted using milk powder on the sales labelling . ### support for the production of cow’s milk in madeira and réunion is essential , chiefly because of the serious structural difficulties affecting the sector . consequently , authorisation to produce uht milk reconstituted from milk powder of eu origin should continue , in order to cover local consumption more fully , without losing sight of the need to secure the sector’s long - term future . in order to inform the consumer correctly , it should be made compulsory to indicate the method by which uht milk is reconstituted using milk powder and the percentages of fresh milk and milk powder used on the sales labelling .


### specific measures to assist local agricultural production as provided for in chapter iv . ### specific measures to assist local agricultural production , known as livestock and crop diversification measures , as provided for in chapter iv .


### the posei programme shall be established at the geographical level which the member state concerned deems most appropriate . it shall be prepared by the competent authorities designated by the said member state , which shall submit it to the commission for approval in accordance with article 6 after the competent authorities and organisations at the appropriate regional level have been consulted . ### the posei programmes shall be established by the authority or authorities designated by the member state concerned at the geographical level deemed most appropriate .


### a single posei programme may be submitted for each member state in respect of its outermost regions . ### the member states shall submit to the commission and to all the organisations concerned by posei a clear organisational chart relating to the process of drawing up posei programmes .


### measures taken under posei programmes must comply with european union law and be consistent with other eu policies and with the measures taken under such policies . ### measures taken under posei programmes must comply with european union law and be consistent with other eu policies and with the measures taken under such policies , without prejudice to article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , which grants the outermost regions special status with a view to fostering their development and their integration on a fair basis into the union through the implementation of specific programmes and instruments tailored to their situation .


### the designation of the competent authorities and bodies responsible for implementing the programme and the designation at the appropriate levels of authorities or associated bodies and socio - economic partners , and the results of consultations held . ### the designation of the competent authorities and bodies responsible for implementing the programme and the designation at the appropriate levels of authorities , competent local authorities , associated bodies and socio - economic partners , and the results of consultations held .


### member states shall submit a draft posei programme to the commission in the light of the financial allocation referred to in article 29 and . ### member states shall submit a draft posei programme to the commission in the light of the financial allocation referred to in article 29 and . the draft programme shall be deemed admissible by the commission only if it has been notified to the leaders of the competent local authorities .


### depending on the annual evaluation of the implementation of measures included in the posei programmes , the member states may submit to the commission proposals for amendments thereto within the context of the financial allocation referred to in article 29 and , to bring them more into line with the requirements of the outermost regions and the strategy proposed . the commission shall adopt by means of an implementing act the uniform measures for the submission of proposals for amendments to the programme . ### depending on the annual evaluation of the implementation of measures included in the posei programmes , the member states may submit to the commission proposals for amendments thereto within the context of the financial allocation referred to in article 29 and , to bring them more into line with the requirements of the outermost regions and the strategy proposed . the competent local authorities shall be consulted in advance . the commission shall adopt by means of an implementing act the uniform measures for the submission of proposals for amendments to the programme .


### no aid shall be granted for the supply of products which have already benefited from the specific supply arrangements in another outermost region . ### no aid shall be granted for the supply of products which have already benefited from the specific supply arrangements in another outermost region . should products be supplied from another outermost region , the commission shall ensure that the provisions of article 12 dealing with the impact of advantage are applied .


### the first subparagraph above shall not apply to trade flows between french overseas departments . ### the first subparagraph above shall not apply to trade flows between french overseas departments and between french overseas departments and overseas territories . however , in the case of trade between french overseas departments the provisions on the impact of advantage laid down in article 12 shall apply .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , first subparagraph , point , the following maximum quantities of sugar may be dispatched annually from the azores to the rest of the union for a five - year period : ### by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , first subparagraph , point , a maximum quantity of 3000 tonnes of sugar may be dispatched annually from the azores to the rest of the union :


### the part of the programme which includes measures to assist local agricultural production shall comprise at least the following elements : ### the part of the programme which includes measures to assist local agricultural production shall be divided into two distinct sub - parts relating to points and of article 2 and to article 3 . these two sub - parts shall comprise at least the following elements :


### the conditions for using the logo referred to in paragraph 1 shall be proposed by the trade organisations concerned . the national authorities shall forward such proposals , with their opinion , to the commission . ### the conditions for using the logo referred to in paragraph 1 shall be proposed by the trade organisations concerned . after consulting the competent local authorities concerned , the national authorities shall forward such proposals , with their opinion , to the commission .


### in respect of each financial year , the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv , up to an annual sum equivalent to : ### in respect of each financial year , the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv , up to a minimum annual sum equivalent to :


### eur 278 , 41 million ### eur 306 , 41 million


### eur 106 , 21 million ### eur 117 , 21 million


### eur 268 , 42 million ### eur 295 , 42 million


### eur 24 , 8 million ### eur 28 , 6 million


### in order to ensure a reasonable and proportional allocation of the finance measures with regard to studies , demonstration projects , training and technical assistance measures , the commission shall establish by delegated act an annual maximum amount which may be allocated to these measures . ### in order to ensure a reasonable and proportional allocation of the finance measures with regard to studies , research and innovation programmes , demonstration projects , training and technical assistance measures , the commission shall establish by delegated act an annual maximum amount which may be allocated to these measures .


### communications and reports ### communications , reports and impact assessments


### child pornography , which constitutes sex abuse images , is a specific type of content which cannot be construed as the expression of an opinion . to combat it , it is necessary to reduce the circulation of child abuse material by making it more difficult for offenders to upload such content onto the publicly accessible web . action is therefore necessary to remove the content at source and apprehend those guilty of making distributing or downloading child abuse images . the eu , in particular through increased cooperation with third countries and international organisations , should seek to facilitate the effective removal by third country authorities of websites containing child pornography , which are hosted in their territory . however as , despite such efforts , the removal of child pornography content at its source proves to be difficult where the original materials are not located within the eu , mechanisms should also be put in place to block access from the union ' s territory to internet pages identified as containing or disseminating child pornography . for that purpose , different mechanisms can be used as appropriate , including facilitating the competent judicial or police authorities to order such blocking , or supporting and stimulating internet service providers on a voluntary basis to develop codes of conduct and guidelines for blocking access to such internet pages . both with a view to the removal and the blocking of child abuse content , cooperation between public authorities should be established and strengthened , particularly in the interest of ensuring that national lists of websites containing child pornography material are as complete as possible and of avoiding duplication of work . any such developments must take account of the rights of the end users , adhere to existing legal and judicial procedures and comply with the european convention on human rights and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . the safer internet programme has set up a network of hotlines whose goal is to collect information and to ensure coverage and exchange of reports on the major types of illegal content online . ### child pornography constitutes sex abuse images . to combat it , it is necessary to reduce the circulation of child abuse material by making it more difficult for offenders to upload such content onto the publicly accessible web . action is therefore necessary to remove the content at source and apprehend those guilty of making distributing or downloading child abuse images . the eu , in particular through increased cooperation with third countries and international organisations , should seek to facilitate the effective removal by third country authorities of websites containing child pornography , which are hosted in their territory . despite such efforts , the removal of child pornography content at its source proves to be difficult where the original materials are not located within the eu , whereas the vast majority of websites having been blocked are facilitated through servers located in countries which have signed the united nations convention on the rights of the child or the optional protocol to the convention on the rights of the child on sale of children , child prostitution and child pornography . mechanisms should be put in place to strengthen international cooperation between states , judicial and police authorities , and reporting points for child pornography in order to ensure the safe and fast removal of websites containing child pornography . any such developments must take account of the rights of the end users , adhere to existing legal and judicial procedures and comply with the european convention on human rights and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . the safer internet programme has set up a network of hotlines whose goal is to collect information and to ensure coverage and exchange of reports on the major types of illegal content online .


### interviews with the child victim take place , where necessary , in premises designed or adapted for this purpose ; ### interviews with the child victim take place in premises designed or adapted for this purpose ;


### without prejudice to the above , member states shall take the necessary measures to obtain the removal of internet pages containing or disseminating child pornography . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to obtain the removal of internet pages containing or disseminating child pornography .


### in order to ensure adequate transparency to the market of their remuneration structures and the associated risk , credit institutions and investments forms should disclose information on their remuneration policies and practices for those staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profile of the institution . however , this obligation should be without prejudice to directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with the regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data . ### in order to ensure adequate transparency to the market of their remuneration structures and the associated risk , credit institutions and investments forms have an obligation to disclose information on their remuneration policies and practices for those staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profile of the institution . however , this obligation should be without prejudice to directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with the regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data . .


### payment of the major part of a significant bonus is deferred for an appropriate period and is linked to the future performance of the firm . ### a substantial proportion of the variable remuneration component is deferred for a sufficient period ; the size of the deferred proportion and the length of the deferral period is established in accordance with the business cycle , the nature of the business , its risks and the activities of the member of staff in question ; remuneration payable under deferral arrangements vests no faster than on a pro - rata basis ; at least 50&#160 ; % of the variable remuneration component is deferred ; in the case of a variable remuneration component of a particularly high amount at least 60&#160 ; % of the amount is deferred and the deferral period is no less than five years ;


### payment of the major part of a significant bonus is deferred for an appropriate period and is linked to the future performance of the firm . ### a substantial proportion of the variable remuneration component is deferred over a sufficient period ; the size of the deferred proportion and the length of the deferral period is established in accordance with the business cycle , the nature of the business , its risks , the activities of the member of staff in question and the achievement of positive results by the firm during the retention period ; remuneration payable under deferral arrangements vests no faster than on a pro - rata basis ; at least 40&#160 ; % of the variable remuneration component is deferred ; and , in the event of a variable remuneration component of a particularly high amount , at least 60&#160 ; % of the amount is deferred and the deferral period is no less than three years .


### in order to contribute to the reinforcement of competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises , in particular smes , the advancement of the knowledge society , and development based on balanced economic growth , a programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and smes should be established . ### in order to contribute to the reinforcement of competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises , in particular smes , the advancement of the knowledge society , and development based on balanced economic growth , a programme for the competitiveness of enterprises and smes should be established . without overlapping programmes at member state level , the programme must be specifically easily accessible for entrepreneurs of small enterprises and micro - entities .


### the safety of products should be assessed taking into account all the relevant aspects , in particular their characteristics and presentation as well as the categories of consumers who are likely to use the products taking into account their vulnerability , in particular children , the elderly and the disabled . ### the safety of products should be assessed taking into account all the relevant aspects , in particular their characteristics , composition and presentation as well as the precautionary principle and the categories of consumers who are likely to use the products taking into account their vulnerability , in particular children , the elderly and the disabled .


### the appearance of the product and in particular where a product , although not foodstuff , resembles foodstuff and is likely to be confused with foodstuff due to its form , odour , colour , appearance , packaging , labelling , volume , size or other characteristics . ### the appearance and characteristics of the product , its packaging and its presentation to purchasers , including any potentially misleading impression given that might lead persons to actions posing a risk to health and safety , in particular : where a product , although not foodstuff , resembles foodstuff and is likely to be confused with foodstuff due to its form , odour , colour , appearance , packaging , labelling , volume , size or other characteristics ; where a product , although not designed for use by them , may attract children to exploring it , coming into contact with it and interacting with it because of its design and characteristics .


### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to warn consumers who are at risk as a consequence of the non - conformity of what immediate precautions they should take , and to withdraw or recall the product as appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### further to a request from a market surveillance authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product ; ### further to a request from a market surveillance authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product with the general safety requirement laid down in article 4 ;


### producer organisations are the key actors for the appropriate application of the common fisheries policy and the common market organisation . it is therefore necessary to strengthen their objectives to ensure that their members carry out fishing and aquaculture activities in a sustainable manner , improve the placing on the market of products , and collect economic information on aquaculture . when realising these objectives , producer organisations should take account the different conditions of the fishery and aquaculture sectors prevailing in the union , in particular the specificities of small - scale fisheries . ### producer organisations are the key actors for the appropriate application of the common fisheries policy and the common market organisation . it is therefore necessary to strengthen their objectives to ensure that their members carry out fishing and aquaculture activities in a sustainable manner , improve the placing on the market of products , see an improvement in their income and collect environmental and economic information on aquaculture . when realising these objectives , producer organisations should take into account the different conditions of the fishery and aquaculture sectors prevailing in the union , in particular the specificities of small - scale fisheries , and especially their greater environmental sustainability , which warrant support and positive discrimination in favour of this fleet segment within the cmo .


### in order to be able to supplement or amend the conditions and requirements for recognition of producers organisations , supplement or amend the content of the production and marketing plan , define and amend the common marketing standards , supplement or amend mandatory information and set minimum criteria for information voluntarily provided by operators to the consumers , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of articles 24 , 33 , 41 and 46 . ### in order to be able to supplement or enlarge upon the conditions and requirements for recognition of producers organisations , supplement or enlarge upon the content of the production and marketing plan , supplement or enlarge upon the common marketing standards , supplement or enlarge upon mandatory information and enlarge upon minimum criteria for information voluntarily provided by operators to the consumers , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of articles 24 , 33 , 41 and 46 .


### communication to the commission ### communication to the commission and publication of the list of producer organisations


### survey prices regularly along the union supply chain for fishery and aquaculture products and conduct analyses on market trends ; ### survey prices regularly along the union supply chain for fishery and aquaculture products and conduct analyses on market trends , and make the findings of those surveys and analyses public ;


### the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods , persons , services and capital is ensured in accordance with the provisions of the treaty . these provisions do not preclude prohibitions or restrictions justified on grounds of the protection of national treasures possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value . ### although the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods , persons , services and capital is ensured in accordance with the provisions of the treaty , cultural objects , and in particular national treasures possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value , cannot be treated as goods like any others , not least in the light of the undertakings given by the union and its member states in the context of the unesco convention on the protection and promotion of diversity of cultural expression .


### application of directive 93 / 7 / eec has shown the limitations of the arrangements for securing the return of objects classified as national treasures which have been unlawfully removed from the territory of a member state and discovered in the territory of another member state . ### application of directive 93 / 7 / eec has been ineffective in securing the return of objects classified as national treasures which have been unlawfully removed from the territory of a member state and discovered in the territory of another member state . this ineffectiveness stems , in particular , from the constraints imposed by the annex to the directive as regards the categories of cultural objects covered , the thresholds it lays down in terms of age and financial value and the overly short time limits it sets for completing procedures and bringing proceedings . these aspects should therefore be taken into account when the directive is recast .


### the scope of this directive must extend to any cultural object classified as a national treasure possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value under national legislation or administrative procedures within the meaning of article 36 of the treaty . the criterion of falling under one of the categories referred to in the annex to directive 93 / 7 / eec should therefore be removed and thus the annex itself should be deleted and the criterion of forming an integral part of public collections listed in the inventories of museums , archives and libraries ' conservation collections or the inventories of ecclesiastical institutions should also be removed . the diversity of national arrangements for protecting cultural objects is recognised in article 36 of the treaty . in this context , mutual trust , a willingness to cooperate and mutual understanding between member states are therefore essential . ### the scope of this directive must extend to any cultural object defined or classified as a national treasure possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value under national legislation or administrative procedures within the meaning of article 36 of the treaty . since the approaches to the definition of national treasures differs greatly from one member state to another , mutual trust , a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding between the member states should be fostered as far as possible . with that aim in view , the annex to directive 93 / 7 / eec should be revised to delete the age and financial value thresholds . the annex would then reflect more accurately the concept of cultural objects as defined in the first article of the unesco convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import , export and transfer of ownership of cultural property of 1970 , which could also be used as an instrument to bring about a greater consistency of approach among the eu member states .


### administrative cooperation between the member states needs to be stepped up so that this directive can be applied more effectively and uniformly . the central authorities should therefore be required to use the internal market information system provided for by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system and repealing commission decision 2008 / 49 / ec24 . it would also be desirable for other competent authorities of the member states to use the same system where possible . _______________ oj l 316 , 14 . 11 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### administrative cooperation between the member states needs to be stepped up so that this directive can be applied more effectively and uniformly . the central authorities should therefore be required to use the internal market information system provided for by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council24 . it would also be desirable for other competent authorities of the member states to use the same system where possible . in order to improve the implementation of this directive and cooperation between the member states , the central authorities of the member states should , in particular , share information on the cultural objects which they have defined or classified as national treasures and on those objects classified as national treasures which have been stolen or unlawfully removed from their territory . _______________ 24 regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system and repealing commission decision 2008 / 49 / ec .


### in order to ensure the protection of personal data , administrative cooperation and the exchange of information between the competent authorities should comply with the rules set out in 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 data25 and , insofar as the internal market information system is used , in regulation no 1024 / 2012 . _______________ 25oj l 281 , 23 . 11 . 1995 , p . 31 . ### in order to ensure the protection of personal data , administrative cooperation and the exchange of information between the competent authorities should comply with the rules set out in 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 data25 , regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council25a and , insofar as the internal market information system is used , in regulation no 1024 / 2012 . the definitions employed in directive 95 / 46 / ec and in regulation no 45 / 2001 shall also apply for the purposes of this directive and of administrative cooperation and exchanges of information between competent authorities . ______________ 25 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 . 25a regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data .


### it is desirable to ensure that all those involved in the market in cultural objects exercise due care and attention in transactions involving cultural objects . the consequences of acquiring a cultural object of unlawful origin will be genuinely dissuasive only if the obligation to return is coupled with an obligation on the possessor to prove the exercise of due care and attention in order to obtain compensation . in order , therefore , to achieve the union’s objectives in preventing and combating unlawful traffic in cultural objects , it must be stipulated that the possessor must provide proof that he exercised due care and attention in acquiring the object in order to obtain compensation , and that the possessor may not claim to have acted in good faith if he failed to exercise the level of due care and attention required by the circumstances . ### it is desirable to ensure that all those involved in the market in cultural objects exercise all due care and attention in order to prevent transactions which are unlawful in a member state . the consequences of acquiring a cultural object of unlawful origin will be genuinely dissuasive only if the payment of compensation to the possessor of the returned object is made contingent on an obligation on the possessor to prove that due care and attention was exercised when the object was purchased . this obligation shall also apply if the cultural objects appear to be the products of illegal or unauthorised archaeological excavations .


### ‘ public collections’ shall mean collections which are the property of a member state , local or regional authority within a member state or an institution situated in the territory of a member state and defined as public in accordance with the legislation of that member state , such institution being the property of , or significantly financed by , that member state or a local or regional authority . ### ‘ public collections’ shall mean collections which are the property of a member state , a local or regional authority within a member states or an institution situated in the territory of a member state and defined as public in accordance with the legislation of that member state , such institution being the property of , or significantly financed by , that member state or a local or regional authority or recognised or approved by that member state ;


### enable the competent authorities of the requesting member state to check that the object in question is a cultural object , provided that the check is made within five months of the notification provided for in paragraph 2 . if it is not made within the stipulated period , paragraphs 4 and 5 shall cease to apply ; ### enable the competent authorities of the requesting member state to check that the object in question is a cultural object , provided that the check is made within six months of the notification provided for in paragraph 2 . with that aim in view , the requested member state must reply to the requesting member state as quickly as possible , so that the latter can carry out the check within the time - limit set above . if the requested member state fails to reply within three months of the forwarding of the notification , the time limit shall be extended by three months . if the check is not made within the stipulated period , paragraphs 4 and 5 shall cease to apply ;


### however , in the case of objects forming part of public collections , referred to in article 1 , and ecclesiastical goods in the member states where they are subject to special protection arrangements under national law , return proceedings shall be subject to a time - limit of 75 years , except in member states where proceedings are not subject to a time - limit or in the case of bilateral agreements between member states laying down a period exceeding 75 years . ### however , in the case of objects forming part of public collections , referred to in point of article 1 , and objects listed in the inventories of ecclesiastical or other religious or lay institutions in the member states where they are subject to special protection arrangements under national law , return proceedings shall be subject to a time - limit of 75 years , except in member states where proceedings are not subject to a time - limit or in the case of bilateral agreements between member states laying down a period exceeding 75 years .


### each member state may extend its obligation to return cultural objects to objects other than those&#160 ; defined in&#160 ; article 1 . ### each member state may agree to extend the obligation to return cultural objects to objects other than those defined in article 1 , including in respect of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of other member states prior to 1 january 1993 .


### member states shall send the commission every&#160 ; five years , and for the first time in&#160 ; [ &#8230 ; ] &#160 ; , a report on the application of this directive . ### member states shall send the commission every three years , and for the first time on 1 december 2017 at the latest , a report on the application of this directive .


### the commission shall send the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , every five years , a report reviewing the application of this directive . the report shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals . ### the commission shall send the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , every five years , and for the first time on 1 july 2018 at the latest , a report reviewing the application of this directive . the report shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals for the revision of this directive .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the [ following ] articles : [ article 1 , the first subparagraph of article 4 , article 4 , the fourth subparagraph of article 4 , the third subparagraph of article 6 , article 7 , article 9 and article 16 ] of this directive at the latest twelve months from the date of its adoption . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive at the latest twelve months from the date of its adoption .


### as regards disasters caused by terrorist action , nuclear or radiological accidents , the mechanism should cover only the preparedness and response actions within the remit of civil protection . ### as regards disasters caused by terrorist action , nuclear or radiological accidents , the mechanism should cover only the preparedness and response actions within the remit of non - military civil protection .


### the union intervention enhances prevention , preparedness and response capacity of member states to face major disasters minimising human and material loss . the objective of this decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states operating alone and can be better achieved at union level by reason of the scale or effects of the proposed action . ### the union intervention enhances prevention , preparedness and response capacity of member states to face major disasters minimising especially human but also material loss . the objective of this decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states operating alone and can be better achieved at union level by reason of the scale or effects of the proposed action .


### – facilitating , when necessary , the coordination of emergency assistance operations on site and liaising , when necessary and appropriate , with the competent authorities of the state requesting assistance , ### – facilitating , when necessary , the coordination of emergency assistance operations on site and liaising with the competent authorities of the state requesting assistance ,


### european emergency response capacity ### european civilian emergency response capacity


### the commission shall define quality requirements for the capacities to be committed to the european emergency response capacity . member states shall be responsible for ensuring their quality . ### the commission shall , in agreement with the member states , define quality requirements for the capacities that may be committed to the european emergency response capacity . member states shall be responsible for ensuring their quality .


### the commission shall establish and manage a process for certification and registration of capacities that member states make available to the european emergency response capacity . ### the commission shall establish and manage a process for certification and registration of capacities that member states can make available to the european emergency response capacity .


### the capacities registered in the european emergency response capacity shall be available for emergency response operations under the mechanism at the request of the commission through the erc . member states shall inform the commission as soon as possible of any compelling reasons that prevent them from making these capacities available in a specific emergency . ### the capacities registered in the european emergency response capacity shall be available for emergency response operations under the mechanism at the request of the commission through the erc . member states shall inform the commission as soon as possible of any reasons that prevent them from making these capacities available in a specific emergency .


### without prejudice to the commission ' s role , as defined in paragraph 2 , and respecting the imperative for an immediate operational response through the mechanism , upon activation the commission shall inform the european external action service to allow for consistency between the civil protection operation and the overall union relations with the affected country . ### without prejudice to the commission ' s role , as defined in paragraph 2 , and respecting the imperative for an immediate operational response through the mechanism , upon activation the commission shall inform the union delegations to allow for consistency between the civil protection operation and the overall union relations with the affected country .


### in order to guarantee the opening up to competition of procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors , provisions should be drawn up coordinating procurement procedures in respect of contracts above a certain value . such coordination is needed to ensure the effect of the principles of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and in particular the free movement of goods , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services as well as the principles deriving therefrom , such as equal treatment , non - discrimination , mutual recognition , proportionality and transparency . in view of the nature of the sectors affected by such coordination , the latter should , while safeguarding the application of those principles , establish a framework for sound commercial practice and should allow maximum flexibility . ### given the particular obligations incumbent on states in relation to public provision in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors , single market criteria are applicable there to only a limited extent .


### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria either ‘ the most economically advantageous tender’ or ‘ the lowest cost’ , taking into account that in the latter case they are free to set adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions . ### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as an award criterion ‘ an economically advantageous tender’ , taking into account that they are free to set adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions .


### the contracting entity shall request economic operators to explain the price or costs charged , where all of the following conditions are fulfilled : ### the contracting entity shall request economic operators to explain the costs charged , where all of the following conditions are fulfilled :


### at least five tenders have been submitted . ### at least three tenders have been submitted .


### contracting entities shall reject the tender , where they have established that the tender is abnormally low because it does not comply with obligations established by union legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or by the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xiv . ### contracting entities shall reject the tender , where they have established that the tender is abnormally low because it does not comply with national and european union obligations established by social and labour law or environmental law or by the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xiv .


### in the procurement documents , the contracting entity may ask , or may be required by a member state to ask , the tenderer to indicate in its tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors . ### in the procurement documents , the contracting authority shall ask or shall be required by a member state to ask the tenderer to indicate in its tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors and to give information on the subcontractors , including their names , contact details and legal representatives . any change in the subcontracting chain and any new subcontractor shall be indicated without delay to the contracting authority , including the subcontractors’ names , contact details and legal representatives .


### the esf should improve employment opportunities , promote education and life - long learning and develop active inclusion policies in accordance with the tasks entrusted to the esf by article 162 of the treaty , and thereby contribute to economic , social and territorial cohesion in accordance with article 174 of the treaty . in accordance with article 9 of the treaty , the esf should 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 . ### the esf should improve employment opportunities , promote education and life - long learning , develop active inclusion policies and fight poverty and social exclusion in accordance with article 9 of the treaty and with the tasks entrusted to the esf by article 162 of the treaty , and thereby contribute to economic , social and territorial cohesion in accordance with article 174 of the treaty . in accordance with article 9 of the treaty , the esf should take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment , the guarantee of adequate social protection , the fight against poverty and social exclusion , and a high level of education , training and protection of human health .


### the member states and the commission should ensure that the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 of the treaty . evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender aspect into account in all dimensions of programmes , while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality . ### the member states and the commission should ensure that the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 of the treaty . evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender aspect into account in all dimensions of programmes including their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation in a timely and consistent manner , while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality .


### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . ### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . the provision of subsidies should always be retained as an option and it should be the responsibility of those involved on the ground to use the funding mix best suited to regional needs .


### member states shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the operational programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identified in the national reform programmes and the relevant council recommendations made under article 148 of the treaty , in order to contribute to achieving the headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy on employment , education and poverty reduction . ### member states shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the operational programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges posed by the transition towards environmental and socially sustainable development , in order to contribute to achieving at least the headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy on employment , education and poverty reduction .


### a new mechanism is needed to provide the commission with targeted high - quality monitoring information on the concentration of substances in the aquatic environment , with a focus on emerging pollutants and substances for which available monitoring data are not of sufficient quality for the purpose of risk assessment . the new mechanism should facilitate the gathering of that information across union river basins . in order to maintain the monitoring costs at reasonable levels , the mechanism should focus on a limited number of substances , included temporarily in a watch list , and a limited number of monitoring sites , but deliver representative data that are fit for the purpose of the union prioritisation process . the list should be dynamic , to respond to new information on the potential risks posed by emerging pollutants and avoid monitoring substances for longer than necessary . ### a new mechanism is needed to provide the commission with targeted high - quality monitoring information on the concentration of substances in the aquatic environment , with a focus on emerging pollutants and substances for which available monitoring data are not of sufficient quality for the purpose of risk assessment . the new mechanism should facilitate the gathering of that information across union river basins . in order to maintain the monitoring costs at reasonable levels , but to ensure that the monitoring is effective , the mechanism should focus on substances with inherent hazard properties and emerging pollutants , included temporarily in a watch list , and a limited number of monitoring sites , but deliver representative data that are fit for the purpose of the union prioritisation process . the list should be dynamic , to respond to new information on the potential risks posed by emerging pollutants and avoid monitoring substances for longer than necessary .


### the watch list shall contain no more than 25 substances or groups of substances at any given time and shall indicate the monitoring matrix for each substance . the substances shall be selected from among those for which the available information indicates that they may pose a significant risk at union level to or via the aquatic environment . in selecting the substances for the watch list the commission shall take into account all available information including research projects , member states ' characterisation and monitoring programmes under articles 5 and 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on production volumes , use patterns , concentrations in the environment and effects , including that gathered in accordance with directives 98 / 8 / ec , 2001 / 82 / ec and 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , and with regulation no 1907 / 2006 and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council . ### the watch list shall contain at least 25 substances or groups of substances at any given time and shall indicate the monitoring matrix for each substance . the substances shall be selected from among those for which the available information indicates that they may pose a significant risk at union level to or via the aquatic environment . in selecting the substances for the watch list the commission shall take into account all available information including research projects , member states ' characterisation and monitoring programmes under articles 5 and 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on production volumes , use patterns , intrinsic properties , particle size , concentrations in the environment and effects , including that gathered in accordance with directives 98 / 8 / ec , 2001 / 82 / ec and 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , and with regulation no 1907 / 2006 and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council .


### the conditions for further extension of the local milk production of the outermost regions , which benefit from the waiver foreseen by the first subparagraph of article 19 of regulation no 247 / 2006 , are very limited due to the topography of the islands concerned . though the obligation to ensure the collection and outlet of the local milk production is maintained , it is appropriate to delete the commission’s obligation , foreseen by the second subparagraph of that article , to determine an incorporation rate for fresh milk produced locally . ### the conditions for further extension of the local milk production of the outermost regions , which benefit from the waiver provided for in the first subparagraph of article 19 of regulation no 247 / 2006 , are very limited or still uncertain due to the topography of the islands concerned and the fact that these local dairy sectors have emerged only recently . though the obligation to ensure the collection of , and outlets for , the local milk production is maintained , it is appropriate to delete the commission’s obligation , as set out in the second subparagraph of that article , to determine an incorporation rate for fresh milk produced locally .


### – secondly , the nature of statistics has changed – evidence - based decision making requires statistics that meet high quality criteria linked to the specific purposes they are serving , and there is an increasing need for complex multidimensional statistics supporting composite policy areas . ### – secondly , the nature of statistics has changed – evidence - based decision making requires statistics that meet high quality criteria linked to the specific purposes they are serving , and there is an increasing need for complex multidimensional statistics supporting composite policy areas . in order to respond correctly to policy making requirements it is necessary to have gender disaggregated data already at the stage of collecting data .


### the agency shall provide the member states and the commission with the technical and scientific assistance needed and with a high level of expertise , in order to help them to apply the union legislation properly in the field of maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution caused by ships , to monitor its implementation and to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures in place . ### the agency shall provide the member states and the commission with the technical and scientific assistance needed and with a high level of expertise , in order to help them to apply the relevant legislation properly in the field of maritime safety , maritime security , marine protection of the environment in particular ensuring the prevention of pollution caused by ships , by offshore oil and gas installations including both oil and gas drilling platforms and pipeline terminals , to monitor its implementation and to evaluate the effectiveness of the measures in place .


### in order to ensure that the objectives set out in article 1 are met in the appropriate manner , the agency shall perform the tasks listed in paragraph 2 of this article in the fields of maritime safety and maritime security , the prevention of pollution caused by ships and response to marine pollution . ### in order to ensure that the objectives set out in article 1 are met in the appropriate manner , the agency shall perform the tasks listed in paragraph 2 of this article in the fields of maritime safety and maritime security , the prevention of pollution caused by ships , by offshore oil and gas installations including pipeline terminals and response to marine pollution .


### at the request of the commission , the administrative board may decide , with the agreement of the member states concerned , to establish the regional centres necessary in order to carry out the agency ' s tasks in the most efficient and effective way . ### at the request of the commission , the administrative board may decide , with the agreement and cooperation of the member states concerned , to establish the regional centres necessary in order to carry out the agency ' s tasks in the most efficient and effective way , enhancing cooperation with existing regional and national networks already engaged in prevention measures .


### the executive director shall be appointed and dismissed by the administrative board . the appointment shall be made from a list of candidates proposed by the commission for a period of five years on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as competence and experience relevant for maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution caused by ships and response to marine pollution . before appointment , the candidate selected by the administrative board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and answer questions put by its members . the administrative board shall take its decision by a four - fifths majority of all members with the right to vote . ### the executive director shall be appointed and dismissed by the administrative board . the appointment shall be made from a list of candidates proposed by the commission for a period of five years on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills , as well as competence and experience relevant for maritime safety , maritime security , prevention of pollution caused by ships , by offshore oil and gas installations including pipeline terminals and response to marine pollution . before appointment , the candidate selected by the administrative board may be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the european parliament and answer questions put by its members . the administrative board shall take its decision by a four - fifths majority of all members with the right to vote .


### fish belonging to the taxon elasmobranchii , including sharks , skates and rays are generally very vulnerable to overexploitation due to their life cycle characteristics of slow growth , late maturity and small number of young . in recent years , some shark populations have been severely targeted and put under serious threat as a result of a dramatic increase in demand for shark products , fins in particular . ### fish belonging to the taxon elasmobranchii , including sharks , skates and rays are generally very vulnerable to overexploitation due to their life cycle characteristics of slow growth , late maturity and small number of young . in recent years , some shark populations have been severely targeted by vessels flying the flag of a member state or third countries in maritime waters under the sovereignty or the jurisdiction of member states or in other maritime waters and put under serious threat as a result of a dramatic increase in demand for shark products , fins in particular .


### when a head of a union delegation finds himself in a situation referred to in article 60 , he shall refer to the specialised financial irregularities panel set up pursuant to article 66 . in the event of any illegal activity , fraud or corruption which may harm the interests of the union , he shall inform the authorities and bodies designated by the applicable legislation . ### when a head of a union delegation finds himself in a situation referred to in article 60 , he shall refer to the specialised financial irregularities panel set up pursuant to article 66 . in the event of any illegal activity , fraud or corruption , he shall inform the authorities and bodies designated by the applicable legislation .


### this regulation establishes the european union programme on rights and citizenship , hereinafter referred to as ' the programme ' . ### this regulation establishes the european union programme on equality , rights and citizenship , hereinafter referred to as ' the programme ' .


### to contribute to enhancing the exercise of rights deriving from the citizenship of the union ; ### to contribute to enhancing the exercise of rights deriving from the citizenship of the union and from the legislation of the union for the protection of third country nationals ;


### to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including equality between women and men and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly ; ### to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on any grounds , including sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation or gender identity , including equality between women and men and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly ;


### training activities , such as staff exchanges , workshops , seminars , train - the - trainers events , development of online / other training modules ; ### training activities , such as staff exchanges , workshops , seminars , train - the - trainers events , development of online / other training modules . these activities should include a gender dimension and an anti - discrimination perspective .


### credit institutions that are member of a scheme referred to in article 1 and 1 shall inform depositors adequately on the functioning of the scheme . such information may not contain a reference to unlimited coverage of deposits . ### credit institutions shall inform depositors adequately , and in an easy - to - understand fashion , about the functioning of the deposit guarantee scheme . in the process , the maximum coverage level and other sources of information on the deposit guarantee scheme shall also be addressed . such information may not contain a reference to unlimited coverage of deposits , however .


### the free movement of workers is also a key element to the development of a genuine union labour market , allowing workers to move from high unemployment areas to areas where there are labour shortages , helping more people find posts better suited to their skills and overcoming bottlenecks in the labour market . ### the rising unemployment levels caused by the current crisis have led to a huge increase in involuntary movement of workers out of many member states , brought about by necessity . the only way to combat this trend is to provide and increase proper employment of high quality in all the member states affected , thereby ensuring that free movement will invariably be based on choice and not on necessity .


### the financial envelope allocated to the copernicus programme for the period 2014 &#8211 ; 2020 has a maximum amount of eur 3 786 million in 2011 prices . ### the financial envelope allocated to the copernicus programme for the period 2014 &#8211 ; 2020 has a maximum amount of eur 3 786 million in 2011 prices , in line with [ article 14 ] of the council regulation no [ . . . ] laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 - 2020 . within this amount , operational appropriations shall be distributed to the specific objectives as defined in article 3 , as follows : delivering the operational services referred to in point 1 of article 4 in accordance to users ' needs , [ 21 ] % ; providing a sustainable and reliable access to space - borne observations , [ 79% ] .


### the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council , this period shall be extended by one month . ### the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council , this period shall be extended by two month .


### in order to provide for the single supervisory mechanism , council regulation no … / …3 [ 127 regulation ] confers specific tasks on the ecb concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions in the member states whose currency is the euro . other member states may enter in a close cooperation with the ecb . under that regulation , the ecb is to coordinate and express the position of those member states on the decisions to be taken by the board of supervisors of the european banking authority falling within the scope of the ecb tasks . ### in order to provide for the single supervisory mechanism , council regulation no . . . / . . . 3 [ 127 regulation ] confers for a transitional phase and until all legal aspects have been thoroughly examined specific tasks on the ecb concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of certain credit institutions in the member states whose currency is the euro . taking into consideration the necessity to reduce possible threats of financial markets for the european integration process , a single supervisory mechanism should be established for the whole european union in the close future to the extent of all possible institutional preconditions . under that regulation , the ecb in close cooperation with national supervisory authorities is to ensure that systemically important financial institutions posing particular threats to europe ' s economies apply business models which serve the people of europe rather than their shareholders .


### these objectives are fully in line with the objectives of the creative europe programme which aims to promote european cultural and linguistic diversity and to strengthen the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors , with a view to supporting smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . ### these objectives are fully in line with the objectives of the creative europe programme , which aims to promote european cultural and linguistic diversity , to strengthen the cultural and creative sectors , and to foster the ever - changing european cultures produced by cultural mixing , within europe and beyond , drawing on cultural exchanges between european and neighbouring regions , added to which are the contributions from immigrant populations .


### the selection criteria should be more explicit in order to give more guidance to the candidate cities and more measurable in order to help the panel of experts in the selection and monitoring of cities . they should in particular reinforce the legacy of the title by rewarding cities which have developed a long - term cultural policy strategy . ### the selection criteria should be more explicit in order to give more guidance to the candidate cities and help the panel of experts in the selection and monitoring of cities . they should in particular reinforce the legacy of the title by rewarding cities which have developed a long - term cultural policy strategy .


### to strengthen the capacity of the cultural sector and its connectivity with other sectors ; ### to strengthen the capacity of the cultural sector and its connectivity with regional and local authorities , voluntary organisations , and other sectors , especially those related to education and the environment ;


### every application shall be based on a cultural programme with a strong european dimension . this programme shall last one year and shall be created specifically for the european capital of culture title , in accordance with the criteria in article 5 . it must however be embedded in a long term strategy for cultural development in the city . ### every application shall be based on a cultural programme with a strong european dimension . this programme shall last one year and shall be created specifically for the european capital of culture title , in accordance with the criteria in article 5 . it must , however , be embedded in a long - term strategy for cultural development in the city aimed at securing the widest possible involvement of residents , not least the most vulnerable , so as to place access to , and participation in , culture on a footing extending to all , men and women alike .


### the plans to strengthen the long term links between the cultural sector and the economic and social sectors in the city ; ### the plans to strengthen the long - term links between the cultural sector , regional and local authorities , voluntary organisations , and the social and economic sectors in the city and its region ;


### the envisaged long - term cultural , social and economic effects that the title would have on the city ; ### the envisaged long - term effects that the title would have on the city , culturally , socially , economically , and from the point of view of voluntary organisations ;


### the involvement of local artists and cultural organisations in the conception and implementation of the cultural programme ; ### the involvement not only of local artists and cultural organisations , but also of residents in the conception and implementation of the cultural programme ;


### the economic well - being of the european union relies on sustained creativity and innovation . therefore measures for their effective protection are indispensible in ensuring its future prosperity . ### the well - being and the social , economic , and cultural development of the european union rely on the preservation and promotion of its heritage , its creativity , and its capacity for innovation ; access to , and the transfer of , technology , knowledge , and culture contribute to development , and their role should accordingly be taken into account by taking measures to meet the new social needs of the information society , one model for which should be the unesco convention of 20 october 2005 on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions .


### intellectual property rights are vital business assets that help to ensure that innovators and creators get a fair return for their work and that their investment in research and new ideas is protected . ### intellectual property rights should ensure that innovators and creators get a fair reward for their work and their investment in research and new ideas and should serve to disseminate technologies and knowledge by enabling everyone to gain access to culture .


### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations . ### the office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities in cooperation with stakeholders as a whole , including representatives of civil society , ensuring the collection , analysis and dissemination of relevant objective , comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights , the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights , and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements and the implications entailed in the enforcement of measures relating to such infringements within the economy and in the research and health sectors , not least in developing countries . furthermore , the office should fulfil additional tasks , such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights , enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures , increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting , and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations .


### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured . ### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of economic , social , and cultural sectors , especially those which might be most concerned by infringements of intellectual property rights and in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of small and medium - sized enterprises should be ensured . with regard to representatives of civil society and in accordance with article 11 of the treaty on european union , the office should , when assembling the observatory , make the necessary arrangements for the representation of consumer and user protection bodies , organisations and associations working in the field of data protection , the social partners , and cultural operators , including those in the voluntary sector .


### the rights of women as proclaimed in the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and its optional protocols , including measures to combat female genital mutilation , forced marriages , crimes of honour , trafficking , and any other form of violence against women ; ### the rights of women as proclaimed in the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and its optional protocols and the beijing platform for action , and measures to combat all forms of male violence against women , such as domestic violence , sexual violence , female genital mutilation , forced marriages , crimes of honour , trafficking and sexual exploitation , and any other form of violence against women ;


### the promotion and protection of gender equality , the rights of the child , rights of indigenous peoples , rights of persons with disabilities , and principles such as empowerment , participation , non - discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this regulation . ### the promotion and protection of women ' s rights and gender equality , the rights of the child , rights of indigenous peoples , rights of persons with disabilities , and principles such as empowerment , participation , non - discrimination of vulnerable groups and accountability shall be taken into account whenever relevant for all assistance measures referred to in this regulation .


### cross - border distance sales of tobacco facilitate access to tobacco products of young people and risk to undermine compliance with the requirements provided for by tobacco control legislation and in particular by this directive . common rules on a notification system are necessary to ensure that this directive achieves its full potential . the provision on notification of cross - border distance sales of tobacco in this directive should apply notwithstanding the notification procedure set out in directive 2000 / 31 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 8 june 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services . business to consumer distance sale of tobacco products is further regulated by directive 97 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 20 may 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts , which will be replaced by directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and the council of 25 october 2011 on consumer rights , as of 13 june 2014 . 41 ### internet sales of tobacco facilitate access to tobacco products of young people and risk to undermine compliance with the requirements provided for by tobacco control legislation and in particular by this directive , and should therefore be prohibited , in line with the implementing guidelines of the framework convention on tobacco control , the eu is a party to . business to consumer distance sale of tobacco products is further regulated by directive 97 / 7 / ec of the european parliament and the council of 20 may 1997 on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts , which will be replaced by directive 2011 / 83 / eu of the european parliament and the council of 25 october 2011 on consumer rights , as of 13 june 2014 . 41


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; member states are , however , encouraged to proceed with plain packaging ;


### directive 2011 / 92 / eu has harmonised the principles for the environmental assessment of projects by introducing minimum requirements , and contributes to a high level of protection of the environment and human health . ### directive 2011 / 92 / eu has harmonised the principles for the environmental assessment of projects by introducing minimum requirements , and contributes to a high level of protection of the environment and human health . the member states may lay down more stringent rules to protect the environment and human health .


### it is appropriate to establish common minimum requirements for the monitoring of the significant adverse effects of the construction and operation of projects to ensure a common approach in all member states and to ensure that , after the implementation of mitigation and compensation measures , no impacts exceed those initially predicted . such monitoring should not duplicate or add to monitoring required pursuant to other union legislation . ### it is appropriate to establish common minimum requirements for the monitoring of the significant adverse effects of the construction and operation of projects to ensure a common approach in all member states and to ensure that , after the implementation of mitigation and compensation measures , no impacts exceed those initially predicted . such monitoring should not duplicate or add to monitoring required pursuant to other union legislation . where monitoring indicates that there are unforeseen adverse impacts , provision should be made for appropriate corrective action .


### ' 3 . member states may decide , on a case - by - case basis and if so provided under national law , not to apply this directive to projects having as their sole purpose national defence or the response to civil emergencies , if they deem that such application would have an adverse effect on those purposes . ' ### ' 3 . member states may decide , on a case - by - case basis and if so provided under national law , and only after consultation with the public , not to apply this directive to projects having as their sole purpose national defence or the response to civil emergencies , if they deem that such application would have an adverse effect on those purposes . member states shall inform the commission of any use which they have made of these derogations , the reasons for them and the purpose served . '


### ' 3 . 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 . ### ' 3 . 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 the requirements of the relevant union legislation . the most stringent legislation shall apply .


### ' 3 . for projects listed in annex ii , the developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , its potential impact on the environment and the measures envisaged in order to avoid and reduce significant effects . the detailed list of information to be provided is specified in annex ii . a . ' ### ' 3 . for projects listed in annex ii , with the exception of projects which do not meet or exceed a relevant threshold or criterion set by the member state under paragraph 2 , the developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project and its potential impact on the environment . the detailed list of information to be provided is specified in annex ii . a . the information shall be made available to the public prior to the determination made pursuant to paragraph 2 . '


### the competent authority , after having consulted the authorities referred to in article 6 and the developer , shall determine the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental report , in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article . in particular , it shall determine : ### the competent authority , after having consulted the authorities referred to in article 6 the developer and the public concerned , shall determine the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental report , in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article . in particular , it shall determine :


### the competent authority may also seek assistance from accredited and technically competent experts referred to in paragraph 3 of this article . subsequent requests to the developer for additional information may only be made if these are justified by new circumstances and duly explained by the competent authority . ### the competent authority may also seek assistance from accredited and technically competent experts referred to in paragraph 3 of this article . subsequent requests to the developer for additional information can be made if these are justified by new circumstances .