### provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled , member states may use european structural investment funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects that are supported by the eu guarantee . the flexibility of this approach should maximise the potential to attract investors to the areas of investment targeted by the efsi . ### provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled , member states may use european structural investment funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects that are supported by the eu guarantee . these projects should be considered on a project - by - project basis , with adequate involvement of social partners and public authorities .


### the payee can request strong customer authentication by the payer pursuant to the directive 2015 / 2366 ; and ### identity of the payer or the validity of the use of the payment instrument is verifiable by strong customer authentication by the payer pursuant to the directive 2015 / 2366 ;


### each member state shall confer responsibility for providing practical assistance to consumers to a body or bodies in case of a dispute between a consumer and a trader arising from the application of this regulation . each member state shall designate a body or bodies responsible for that task . ### each member state shall confer responsibility for providing practical assistance to consumers and traders to a body or bodies in case of a dispute between a consumer and a trader or between traders arising from the application of this regulation . each member state shall designate a body or bodies responsible for that task .


### in the context of the evolving migratory challenges characterised by the need to support strong reception , asylum , integration and migration systems of member states , prevent and adequately handle situations of pressure and replace irregular and unsafe arrivals with legal and safe pathways , investing in efficient and coordinated migration management in the union is key to realising the union ' s objective of constituting an area of freedom , security and justice pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### in the context of the evolving migratory challenges characterised by the need to support strong reception , asylum , integration and migration systems of member states , adequately handle situations of increased arrivals of migrants and reduce irregular and unsafe arrivals through legal and safe pathways , investing in an asylum and migration system based on fundamental rights in the union is key to realising the union ' s objective of constituting an area of freedom , security and justice pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### in order to support efforts to ensure a comprehensive approach to management of migration grounded on mutual trust , solidarity and responsibility sharing among member states and union institutions , with the objective of ensuring a common sustainable union policy on asylum and immigration , member states should be supported by adequate financial resources in the form of the asylum and migration fund . ### in order to support efforts to ensure a comprehensive approach to management of migration grounded on fundamental rights , solidarity and responsibility sharing among member states and union institutions , with the objective of ensuring a common sustainable union policy on asylum and migration , member states should be supported by adequate financial resources in the form of the asylum , migration and integration fund .


### the fund should be implemented in full compliance with the rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and with the union’s international obligations as regards fundamental rights . ### actions funded under the fund should be implemented in full compliance with the rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , union data protection laws , the european convention on human rights , the principle of fair treatment of third country nationals , the right to international protection , the principle of non refoulement and the union’s and member states international obligations as regards fundamental rights , including the universal declaration of human rights and the geneva convention relating to the status of refugees of 28 july 1951 , as supplemented by the protocol of 31 january 1967 .


### the fund should support the efficient management of migration flows , inter alia by promoting common measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through resettlement and the transfer of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting integration strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , so as to ensure the union’s long - term competitiveness and the future of its social model and reduce incentives for irregular migration through a sustainable return and readmission policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection , avenues on legal migration and to counter irregular migration and ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries . ### the fund should support the development of a human - rights based asylum , migration and integration policy , inter alia by promoting member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through resettlement and other forms of ad - hoc humanitarian admission , transferring of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting reception and integration strategies and developing a legal migration policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation between member states to reinforce the protection of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection , and to develop avenues on legal migration .


### the fund should support the efficient management of migration flows , inter alia by promoting common measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons in need of international protection through resettlement and the transfer of applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection between member states , supporting integration strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , so as to ensure the union’s long - term competitiveness and the future of its social model and reduce incentives for irregular migration through a sustainable return and readmission policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows of persons applying for asylum or other forms of international protection , avenues on legal migration and to counter irregular migration and ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries . ### the fund should support the promotion of common measures in the area of asylum , including member states’ efforts in receiving persons through resettlement and the transfer between member states , support integration , reception and inclusion strategies and a more effective legal migration policy , counter irregular migration and implement a sustainable return and readmission policy . the fund should support the strengthening of cooperation with third countries to reinforce management of flows , the establishment of avenues on legal migration , to counter irregular migration , fight trafficking of migrants , ensure sustainability of return and effective readmission to third countries . cooperation with third countries should be genuinely based on mutual interest .


### the migration crisis highlighted the need to reform the common european asylum system to ensure that efficient asylum procedures to prevent secondary movements , to provide uniform and appropriate reception conditions for applicants for international protection , uniform standards for the granting of international protection and appropriate rights and benefits for beneficiaries of international protection . at the same time , the reform was needed to put in place a fairer and more effective system of determining member states’ responsibility for applicants for international protection as well as a union framework for member states’ resettlement efforts . therefore , it is appropriate for the fund to provide increased support to member states’ efforts to fully and properly implement the reformed common european asylum system . ### the humanitarian crisis faced by persons in need of international protection who arrived to the european union in 2015 as well as the rising number of deaths in the mediterranean over the past years highlighted the need to develop safe and legal pathways to the european union , including a union resettlement framework , and to put in place a new system of determining member states’ responsibility for applicants for international protection based on solidarity . at the same time , it is appropriate for the fund to provide increased support to member states’ efforts to fully and properly implement the common european asylum system provided that such efforts are not in violation of fundamental rights .


### the fund should also complement and reinforce the activities undertaken by the european union agency for asylum established by regulation . . / . . [ euaa regulation ] 14 with a view to facilitating and improving the functioning of the common european asylum system , by coordinating and strengthening practical cooperation and information exchange between member states , promoting union law and operational standards on asylum in order to ensure a high degree of uniformity based on high protection standards as regards procedures for international protection , reception conditions and the assessment of protection needs across the union , enabling a sustainable and fair distribution of applications for international protection , facilitate convergence in the assessment of applications for international protection across the union , support the resettlement efforts of the member states and provide operational and technical assistance to member states for the management of their asylum and reception systems , in particular those whose systems are subject to disproportionate pressure . _________________ 14 regulation no . . / . . of the european parliament and of the council of [ euaa regulation ] . ### the fund should also complement and reinforce the activities undertaken by the european union agency for asylum established by regulation . . / . . [ euaa regulation ] 14 with a view to facilitating and improving the functioning of the common european asylum system , by coordinating and strengthening practical cooperation and information exchange on good practices in the area of asylum between member states , promoting union and international law and operational standards on asylum in order to ensure high protection standards as regards procedures for international protection , reception conditions and the assessment of protection needs across the union , enabling a fair distribution of applications for international protection based on solidarity , support the resettlement efforts of the member states and providing operational and technical assistance to member states for the management of their asylum and reception systems , in particular those whose systems are subject to disproportionate pressure . _________________ 14 regulation no . . / . . of the european parliament and of the council of [ euaa regulation ] .


### considering the crucial role played by local and regional authorities and civil society organisations in the field of integration and to facilitate the access of these entities to funding at union level , the fund should facilitate the implementation of actions in the field of integration by local and regional authorities or civil society organisations , including through the use of the thematic facility and through a higher co - financing rate for these actions . ### considering the crucial role played by local and regional authorities and their representative associations , as well as by civil society organisations , including refugees and migrants organisations , in the field of integration and to facilitate the access of these entities to funding at union level , the fund should facilitate the implementation of actions in the field of integration by local and regional authorities or civil society organisations , including refugees and migrants organisations , including through the use of the thematic facility and through a higher co - financing rate for these actions and the use of a dedicated component of the thematic facility where those local and regional authorities have the competence to carry out measures .


### the fund should support member states in setting up strategies organising legal migration , enhancing their capacity to develop , implement , monitor and evaluate in general all immigration and integration strategies , policies and measures for legally staying third - country nationals , including union legal instruments . the fund should also support the exchange of information , best practices and cooperation between different departments of administration and levels of governance , and between member states . ### the fund should support member states in setting up strategies organising and expanding legal migration pathways , enhancing their capacity to develop , implement , monitor and evaluate in general all immigration and integration strategies , policies and measures for third - country nationals , in particular union legal instruments for legal migration . the fund should also support the exchange of information , best practices and cooperation between different departments of administration and levels of governance , and between member states .


### the fund should support member states , either directly or indirectly , in their implementation of directive 2011 / 36 / eu of the european parliament and of the council17 which sets forth provisions on assistance , support and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings . _________________ 17 directive 2011 / 36 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 5 april 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims , and replacing council framework decision 2002 / 629 / jha . ### the fund should support member states , either directly or indirectly , in their implementation of directive 2011 / 36 / eu of the european parliament and of the council17 which sets forth provisions on assistance , support and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings . these measures should take into account the gender - specific nature of trafficking in human beings . _________________ 17 directive 2011 / 36 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 5 april 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims , and replacing council framework decision 2002 / 629 / jha .


### a member state may be deemed not to be compliant with the relevant union acquis , including as regards the use of operating support under this fund , if it has failed to fulfil its obligations under the treaties in the area of asylum and return , if there is a clear risk of a serious breach by the member state of the union’s values when implementing the acquis on asylum and return or if an evaluation report under the schengen or the european union agency for asylum evaluation and monitoring mechanism has identified deficiencies in the relevant area . ### a member state may be deemed not to be compliant with the use of operating support under this fund , if it has failed to respect fundamental rights in the implementation of its policies on migration , integration and asylum .


### this regulation should establish the initial amounts to member states consisting of a fixed amount and an amount calculated on the basis of criteria laid down in annex i , which reflect the needs and pressure experienced by different member states in the areas of asylum , integration and return . ### this regulation should establish the initial amounts to member states consisting of a fixed amount and an amount calculated on the basis of indicators laid down in annex i , which reflect the needs of different member states in the areas of asylum , migration and integration .


### these initial amounts should form a basis for member states’ long - term investments . to take account of changes in migration flows and to address needs in the management of asylum and reception systems and integration of legally staying third - country nationals , and counter irregular migration through efficient and sustainable return policy , an additional amount should be allocated to the member states at mid - term taking into account the absorption rates . this amount should be based on the latest available statistical data as set out in annex i to reflect the changes in the baseline situation of member states . ### these initial amounts should form a basis for member states’ long - term investments . to address needs in the management of asylum and reception systems and integration of third - country nationals , and develop legal migration to the european union , an additional amount should be allocated to the member states at mid - term taking into account the absorption rates . this amount should be based on the latest available statistical data as set out in annex i to reflect the changes in the baseline situation of member states .


### as challenges in the area of migration are constantly evolving , there is a need to adapt the allocation of funding to the changes in migration flows . to respond to pressing needs and changes in policy and union priorities , and to steer funding towards actions with a high level of union added value , part of the funding will be periodically allocated to specific actions , union actions , emergency assistance , resettlement and to provide additional support for member states contributing to solidarity and responsibility efforts via a thematic facility . ### as challenges in the area of migration are constantly evolving , there is a need to adapt the allocation of funding . to respond to pressing needs , and to steer funding towards actions with a high level of union added value , part of the funding will be periodically allocated to specific actions , union actions , emergency assistance , resettlement , support of vulnerable groups including children and to provide additional support for member states contributing to solidarity and responsibility efforts via a thematic facility .


### to complement the implementation of the policy objective of this fund at national level through member states’ programmes , the fund should also provide support for actions at union level . such actions should serve overall strategic purposes within the scope of intervention of the fund relating to policy analysis and innovation , transnational mutual learning and partnerships and the testing of new initiatives and actions across the union . ### to complement the implementation of the policy objective of this fund at national level through member states’ programmes , the fund should also provide support for actions at union level . such actions should serve overall strategic purposes within the scope of intervention of the fund relating to policy analysis and innovation , transnational mutual learning and partnerships and the testing of new initiatives and actions across the union . these actions should always aim at ensuring the protection of fundamental rights of people concerned .


### in order to strengthen the union’s capacity to immediately address unforeseen or disproportionate heavy migratory pressure in one or more member states characterised by a large or disproportionate inflow of third - country nationals , which places significant and urgent demands on their reception and detention facilities , asylum and migration management systems and procedures , heavy migratory pressures in third countries due to political developments or conflicts , it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in this regulation . ### in order to strengthen the union’s capacity to immediately address unforeseen migratory arrivals in one or more member states , which places significant and urgent demands on their reception facilities , asylum and migration systems and procedures , it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in this regulation .


### in order to strengthen the union’s capacity to immediately address unforeseen or disproportionate heavy migratory pressure in one or more member states characterised by a large or disproportionate inflow of third - country nationals , which places significant and urgent demands on their reception and detention facilities , asylum and migration management systems and procedures , heavy migratory pressures in third countries due to political developments or conflicts , it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in this regulation . ### in order to strengthen the union’s capacity to immediately address unforeseen or disproportionate heavy migratory pressure in one or more member states characterised by a large or disproportionate inflow of third - country nationals , which places significant and urgent demands on their reception and detention facilities , asylum and migration management systems and procedures , heavy migratory pressures in third countries due to political developments or conflicts , it should be possible to provide emergency assistance at all times for actions to ensure respect for the human rights of migrants and member states ' compliance with their international commitments concerning , in particular , asylum and refuge , in accordance with the framework set out in this regulation .


### in order to supplement and amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the list of actions eligible for higher co - financing as listed in annex iv , operating support and in order to develop further the common monitoring and evaluation framework . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that these consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law making of 13 april 2016 . ### in order to supplement and amend certain non - essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the list of actions eligible for higher co - financing as listed in annex iv , operating support and in order to develop further the common monitoring and evaluation framework . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and with civil society organisations , including migrants and refugees organisations , and that these consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law making of 13 april 2016 .


### the thematic facility shall in particular , support actions falling under the implementation measure 2 of annex ii that are implemented by the local and regional authorities or civil society organisations . ### the thematic facility shall support actions falling under annex ii that are implemented by the local and regional authorities or civil society organisations . in that regard , a minimum of 20% of the financial envelope of the thematic facility shall be granted under direct or indirect management to local and regional authorities or civil society organisations implementing integration and reception actions .


### the contribution from the union budget shall not exceed 75 % of the total eligible expenditure of a project . ### the contribution from the union budget shall not exceed 80 % of the total eligible expenditure of a project . member states are encouraged to provide matching funds for activities supported by the fund .


### the commission shall ensure that the european union agency for asylum and the european border and coast guard agency are associated to the process of developing the programmes at an early stage , as regards the areas of their competence . the commission shall consult the european border and coast guard agency and the european union agency for asylum on the draft programmes to ensure consistency and complementarity of the actions of the agencies and those of the member states . ### the commission shall ensure that the european union agency for asylum is associated to the process of developing the programmes at an early stage , as regards the areas of their competence . the commission shall consult the european union agency for asylum on the draft programmes to ensure complementarity of the actions of the agencies and those of the member states .


### the commission may associate the european union agency for asylum and european border and coast guard agency in monitoring and evaluation tasks as referred to in section 5 where appropriate in particular in view of ensuring that the actions implemented with the support of the fund are compliant with the relevant union acquis and agreed union priorities . ### the commission may associate the european union agency for asylum , the fundamental rights agency and the unhcr in monitoring and evaluation tasks as referred to in section 5 where appropriate in particular in view of ensuring that the actions implemented with the support of the fund are compliant with the relevant union acquis and fundamental rights .


### in 2024 , the commission shall allocate to the programmes of member states concerned the additional amount referred to in article 11 in accordance with the criteria referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5 of annex i . funding shall be effective for the period as of the calendar year 2025 . ### in 2024 , the commission shall allocate to the programmes of member states concerned the additional amount referred to in article 11 in accordance with the indicators referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5 of annex i . funding shall be effective for the period as of the calendar year 2025 .


### member states shall receive , in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with article 11 , a contribution of eur 10 000 for each resettled person in accordance with the targeted union resettlement scheme . that contribution shall take the form of financing not linked to costs in accordance with article [ 125 ] of the financial regulation . ### in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point of article 15 of the union resettlement and humanitarian admission framework , member states shall receive for each person admitted in accordance with article 2 and of the [ resettlement regulation ] a lump sum of eur 10 , 000 and a lump sum of eur 6 , 000 for each resettled person in accordance with national resettlement schemes if that person was granted international protection or a humanitarian status under national law as defined in article 2 of regulation xxx / xxx [ resettlement regulation ] .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the member states through the amendment of their programme provided that the person in respect of whom the contribution is allocated was effectively resettled in accordance with the union resettlement [ and humanitarian admission ] framework . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the member states through the amendment of their programme provided that the person in respect of whom the contribution is allocated was effectively resettled or admitted to the territory of the member state .


### the funding shall not be used for other actions in the programme except in duly justified circumstances and as approved by the commission through the amendment of the programme . ### the funding shall not be used for other actions in the programme .


### member states shall keep the information necessary to allow the proper identification of the resettled persons and of the date of their resettlement . ### member states shall keep the information necessary to allow the proper identification of those persons resettled under a national resettlement scheme or admitted in accordance with regulation xxx / xxx [ resettlement regulation ] , and of the date of their resettlement or admission .


### member states shall justify in the programme and in the annual performance report as referred to in article 30 the use of operating support to achieve the objectives of this regulation . before the approval of the programme , the commission shall , with the european union agency for asylum and the european border and coast guard agency in line with article 13 , assess the baseline situation in the member states which have indicated their intention to use operating support . the commission shall take into account the information provided by those member states and , where relevant , the information available in the light of the monitoring exercises , as carried out in accordance with regulation . . / . . [ euaa regulation ] and regulation no 1053 / 2013 , which are within the scope of this regulation . ### member states shall justify in the programme and in the annual performance report as referred to in article 30 the use of operating support to achieve the objectives of this regulation . before the approval of the programme , the commission shall , with the european union agency for asylum and the fundamental rights agency in line with article 13 , assess the baseline situation in the member states which have indicated their intention to use operating support . the commission shall take into account the information provided by those member states and , where relevant , the information available in the light of the monitoring exercises , as carried out in accordance with regulation . . / . . [ euaa regulation ] , which are within the scope of this regulation .


### heavy migratory pressure in one or more member states characterised by a large or disproportionate inflow of third - country nationals , which places significant and urgent demands on their reception and detention facilities , asylum and migration management systems and procedures ; ### a large or disproportionate inflow of third - country nationals in one or more member states , which places significant and urgent demands on their reception facilities , child protection , asylum and migration systems and procedures ;


### in compliance with its reporting requirements pursuant to article [ 43 ] of the financial regulation , the commission shall present to the european parliament and the council information on performance in accordance with annex v . ### in compliance with its reporting requirements pursuant to article [ 43 ] of the financial regulation , the commission shall present to the european parliament and the council annually information on achievements in accordance with annex v .


### the number of persons resettled with the help of the fund in line with the amounts referred to in article 16 ; ### the number of persons resettled or admitted with the help of the fund in line with the amounts referred to in article 16 ;


### enhancing solidarity and cooperation with third countries affected by migratory flows , including through resettlement and other legal avenues to protection in the union as well as partnership and cooperation with third countries for the purpose of managing migration . ### supporting resettlement and other complementary legal avenues to protection in the union with a view to increasing the overall number of available resettlement admission places .


### within the specific objective referred to in article 3 , the fund shall in particular support the following : ### within the specific objective referred to in article 3 and article 3 , the fund shall in particular support the following :


### the development , monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures including on collection and exchange of information and data , development and application of common statistical tools , methods and indicators for measuring progress and assessing policy developments ; ### the development , monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures including on collection and exchange of information and data , development and application of common statistical tools , methods and indicators for measuring progress as well as compliance with fundamental rights and assessing policy developments ;


### actions related to the conducting of procedures for the implementation of the union resettlement [ and humanitarian admission ] framework or national resettlement schemes that are compatible with the union resettlement framework ; ### actions related to the conducting of procedures for the implementation of the union resettlement [ and humanitarian admission ] framework or national resettlement schemes ;


### assistance in relation to a change of status for third - country nationals already legally residing in a member state , in particular in relation to the acquisition of a legal residence status defined at union level ; ### assistance in relation to a change of status for third - country nationals already residing in a member state , in particular in relation to the acquisition of a legal residence status defined at union level ;


### extended producer responsibility schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management , but their effectiveness and performance differ significantly between member states . thus , it is necessary to set minimum operating requirements for extended producer responsibility . those requirements should reduce costs and boost performance , as well as ensure a level - playing field , including for small and medium sized enterprises , and avoid obstacles to the smooth functioning of the internal market . they should also contribute to the incorporation of end - of - life costs into product prices and provide incentives for producers to take better into account recyclability and reusability when designing their products . the requirements should apply to both new and existing extended producer responsibility schemes . a transitional period is however necessary for existing extended producer responsibility schemes to adapt their structures and procedures to the new requirements . ### extended producer responsibility schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management , but their effectiveness and performance differ significantly between member states . thus , it is necessary to set minimum operating requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes . those requirements should reduce costs and boost performance , facilitate reparability , better implementation and enforcement of separate collection and sorting , ensure better quality recycling , help secure cost - efficient access to secondary raw materials as well as ensure a level - playing field , including for small and medium sized enterprises , and avoid obstacles to the smooth functioning of the internal market . they should also contribute to the incorporation of end - of - life costs into product prices and provide incentives for producers to take better into account reparability , recyclability and reusability and the phasing out of hazardous substances when designing their products . the requirements should apply to both new and existing extended producer responsibility schemes . a transitional period is however necessary for existing extended producer responsibility schemes and for member states without extended producer responsibility to adapt their structures and procedures to the new requirements . during the transitional period , member states without extended producer responsibility should ensure that their waste management systems deliver results in an enforceable , transparent and accountable manner which is entirely consistent with the minimum requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes .


### member states shall take measures , as appropriate , to promote preparing for re - use activities , notably by encouraging the establishment of and support for re - use and repair networks and by facilitating the access of such networks to waste collection points , and by promoting the use of economic instruments , procurement criteria , quantitative objectives or other measures . ### member states shall take measures , to promote preparing for re - use activities , notably by encouraging the establishment of and support for preparing for re - use operators and their networks , and by facilitating the access of such networks to waste collection points and facilities , and by promoting the use of economic instruments , procurement criteria or other measures .


### estonia , greece , croatia , latvia , malta , romania and slovakia may obtain five additional years for the attainment of the targets referred to in paragraph 2 and . the member state shall notify the commission of its intention to make use of this provision at the latest 24 months before the respective deadlines laid down in paragraphs 2 and . in the event of an extension , the member state shall take the necessary measures to increase the preparing for re - use and the recycling of municipal waste to a minimum of 50% and 60% by weight , by 2025 and 2030 respectively . ### estonia , greece , cyprus , croatia , latvia , malta , romania and slovakia may obtain five additional years for the attainment of the targets referred to in paragraph 2 and . the member state shall notify the commission of its intention to make use of this provision at the latest 24 months before the respective deadlines laid down in paragraphs 2 and . in the event of an extension , the member state shall take the necessary measures to increase the preparing for re - use and the recycling of municipal waste to a minimum of 50% and 60% by weight , by 2025 and 2030 respectively . those member states may draw up annual national plans , with the assistance of the commission , specifying the measures to be taken to meet the targets .


### in the context of evolving migratory challenges in the european union , as well as security concerns , preserving the careful balance between free movement of persons on the one hand , and security on the other is of utmost importance . the union ' s objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of freedom , security and justice pursuant to article 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the union should be achieved , among others , through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and on border controls at external borders and the common visa policy . ### in the context of how challenges facing the union are evolving , preserving the careful balance between free movement of persons on the one hand , and security on the other is of utmost importance . the union ' s objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of freedom , security and justice pursuant to article&#160 ; 67 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be achieved , among others , through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and on border controls at external borders and the common visa policy .


### financial support from the union budget is indispensable to the implementation of european integrated border management to support member states in managing the crossing of the external borders efficiently and in addressing migratory challenges and potential future threats at those borders , thereby contributing to addressing serious crime with a cross - border dimension while acting in full respect of fundamental rights . ### financial support from the union budget is indispensable to the implementation of european integrated border management to support member states in managing the crossing of the external borders efficiently and in addressing future challenges at those borders , thereby contributing to addressing serious crime with a cross - border dimension while acting in full respect of fundamental rights .


### as customs authorities of the member states have been taking up an increasing number of responsibilities which often extend to the field of security and take place at the external border , ensuring uniformity in carrying out border control and customs control at the external borders needs to be addressed by providing adequate union financial support to the member states . this will not only strengthen customs controls but also facilitate legitimate trade , contributing to a secure and efficient customs union . ### as customs authorities of the member states have been taking up an increasing number of responsibilities which often extend to the field of security and take place at the external border , ensuring complementarity in carrying out border control and customs control at the external borders needs to be addressed by providing adequate union financial support to the member states . this will not only strengthen customs controls in order both to combat all forms of trafficking , not least goods trafficking at borders , and terrorism , but will also facilitate trade and travel and will contribute to a secure and efficient customs union .


### with a view to improving the management of the external borders , to contribute to preventing and combating irregular migration and to contribute to a high level of security within the area of freedom , security and justice of the union , the instrument should support the development of large - scale it systems , based on existing or new it systems . it should also support the setting - up of interoperability between those eu information systems 23 , the visa information system 24 , the european travel information and authorisation system 25 , eurodac26 , the schengen information system 27and the european criminal records information system for third - country nationals ) 28in the member states , in order for these eu information systems and their data to supplement each other . the instrument should also contribute to the necessary developments at national level following the implementation of the interoperability components at central level , a shared biometric matching service , a common identity repository and a multiple - identity detector ) 29 . _________________ 23 regulation 2017 / 2226 of 30 november 2017 establishing an entry / exit system to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third - country nationals crossing the external borders of the member states and determining the conditions for access to the ees for law enforcement purposes , and amending the convention implementing the schengen agreement and regulations no 767 / 2008 and no 1077 / 2011 . 24 regulation no 767 / 2008 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 9 july 2008 concerning the visa information system and the exchange of data between member states on short - stay visas . 25 com 731 final of 16 november 2016 . 26 com 272 final / 2 of 4 may 2016 . 27 com 881 final , 882 final and 883 final of 21 december 2016 . 28 com 344 final of 29 june 2017 . 29 com 794 final of 12 december 2017 . ### with a view to improving the management of the external borders , to facilitating legitimate travel , to contributing to preventing and combating irregular border crossing and to ensuring a high level of security within the area of freedom , security and justice of the union , the instrument should support the development of those large - scale it systems approved by the european parliament and the council . with this in mind , it should also support the setting up of interoperability between those eu information systems , the entry - exit system 23 , the visa information system 24 and the schengen information system . _________________ 23 regulation 2017 / 2226 of 30 november 2017 establishing an entry / exit system to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third - country nationals crossing the external borders of the member states and determining the conditions for access to the ees for law enforcement purposes , and amending the convention implementing the schengen agreement and regulations no 767 / 2008 and no 1077 / 2011 . 24 regulation no 767 / 2008 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 9 july 2008 concerning the visa information system and the exchange of data between member states on short - stay visas .


### a member state may be deemed not to be compliant with the relevant union acquis , including as regards the use of operating support under this instrument , if it has failed to fulfil its obligations under the treaties in the areas of border management and visa , if there is a clear risk of a serious breach by the member state of the union’s values when implementing the acquis on border management and visa or if an evaluation report under the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism has identified deficiencies in the relevant area . ### a member state may be deemed not to be compliant with the relevant union acquis , including as regards the use of operating support under this instrument , if it has failed to fulfil its obligations under the treaties in the areas of border management and visa , if there is a clear risk of a serious breach by the member state of the union’s values when implementing the acquis on border management and visa , if an evaluation report under the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism has identified deficiencies in the relevant area , or if , when cooperating with a third country , the member state has financed and taken joint actions with that third country which have resulted in breaches of fundamental rights reported by the evaluation and monitoring mechanism .


### in order to strengthen the union’s capacity to immediately address unforeseen or disproportionate migratory pressure , in particular at those border sections where the impact level has been identified in line with regulation no 1052 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council38as such that it jeopardises the functioning of the schengen area as a whole , as well as pressure on the visa sections of member states’ consulates or risks to border security , it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in this regulation . _________________ 38 regulation no 1052 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 establishing the european border surveillance system . ### in order to strengthen the union’s capacity to immediately address how migratory movements are evolving , in particular at those border sections where the impact level has been identified in line with regulation no 1052 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council38 as such that it might call the functioning of the schengen area as a whole into question or it poses a risk to border security , it should be possible , as a last resort , to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in this regulation . _________________ 38 regulation no 1052 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2013 establishing the european border surveillance system .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council50 . the examination procedure should be used for implementing acts that lay down common obligations on member states , in particular on the provision of information to the commission , and the advisory procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing acts relating to the modalities of providing information to the commission in the framework of programming and reporting , given their purely technical nature . _________________ 50 oj l 55 , 28 . 2 . 2011 , p . 13 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts should be conferred on the commission in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , notably relating to the common obligations laid on member states to provide information to the commission and relating to the modalities of providing this information in the framework of programming and reporting .


### specific objective 1 : supporting effective european integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the european border and coast guard as a shared responsibility of the european border and coast guard agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management , to facilitate legitimate border crossings , to prevent and detect illegal immigration and cross - border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows : ### specific objective 1 : supporting effective european integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the european border and coast guard as a shared responsibility of the european border and coast guard agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management , to facilitate legitimate border crossings , to prevent and detect cross - border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows ;


### legal entities participating in consortia of at least two independent entities , established in different member states or overseas countries or territories linked to those states or in third countries , are eligible . ### legal entities participating in consortia of at least two independent entities , established in different member states or overseas countries or territories linked to those states are eligible . article 6 applies when international organisations participating in a consortium are established in a third country .


### this section applies to the part of the financial envelope referred to in article&#160 ; 7 , and the additional resources to be implemented under shared management according to the commission decision for the thematic facility referred to in article 8 . ### this section applies to the part of the financial envelope referred to in article&#160 ; 7 , and the additional resources to be implemented under shared management according to the commission decision , adopted after consultation of the european parliament , for the thematic facility referred to in article 8 .


### eur 4 009 000 000 to the member states in accordance with the criteria in annex i ; ### eur&#160 ; 1&#160 ; 361&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 to the member states in accordance with the criteria in annex&#160 ; i ;


### eur 802 000 000 to the member states for the adjustment of the allocations for the programmes as referred to in in article 13 . ### eur 279 000 000 to the member states for the adjustment of the allocations for the programmes as referred to in article 13 .


### the commission may associate the european border and coast guard agency , and where appropriate , eu - lisa , with monitoring and evaluation tasks as referred to in section 5 , in particular in view of ensuring that the actions implemented with the support of the instrument are compliant with the relevant union acquis and agreed union priorities . ### the commission and the european parliament may associate the european border and coast guard agency , and , where appropriate , eu - lisa , with monitoring and evaluation tasks as referred to in section 5 , in particular with a view to ensuring that the actions implemented with the support of the instrument are compliant with the relevant union acquis and agreed union priorities .


### the commission shall , where relevant , associate the european border and coast guard agency with the process of examination on the most appropriate approach to address the recommendations with the support of this instrument . ### the commission and the european parliament shall , where relevant , associate the european border and coast guard agency , eu - lisa , the european union agency for fundamental rights and any other relevant agency or body with the process of examination on the most appropriate approach to address the recommendations with the support of this instrument .


### whenever a member state decides to implement projects with or in a third country with the support of the instrument , the member state concerned shall consult the commission prior to the start of the project . ### before a member state decides to implement projects with , in or in relation to a third country with the support of the instrument , it shall ensure that all actions proposed by or in relation to that third country apply the provisions of article 5a and comply with the international obligations of the union and that member state , and that they fully respect the rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . the member state concerned shall consult the commission and the european parliament before the start of the project , in particular to ensure that the above conditions are met and that the participation of a third country is necessary to achieve the objectives of the regulation and provides added value . the commission shall deliver its opinion after consulting the european parliament . the european parliament shall deliver an opinion , in particular where the projects in question might entail any form of infringement of human rights .


### as regards operating equipment , including means of transport , and communication systems required for effective and secure border control purchased with the support of this instrument , the following shall apply : ### as regards operating equipment , including means of transport and communication systems required for effective and secure border control and for search and rescue operations purchased with the support of this instrument , the following shall apply :


### as regards operating equipment , including means of transport , and communication systems required for effective and secure border control purchased with the support of this instrument , the following shall apply : ### as regards operating equipment , including means of transport , and communication systems required for effective and secure border control , and for search and rescue operations , purchased with the support of this instrument , the following shall apply :


### in 2024 the commission shall allocate to the programmes of member states concerned the additional amount referred to in article 10 in accordance with the criteria referred to in paragraph 1 of and in paragraphs 2 to 11 of annex i . the allocation shall be based on the latest available statistical data for the criteria referred to in paragraph 1 and in paragraphs 2 to 11 of annex i . funding shall be effective for the period as of the calendar year 2025 . ### in 2024 the commission , after consulting the european parliament , shall allocate to the programmes of member states concerned the additional amount referred to in article&#160 ; 10 in accordance with the criteria referred to in paragraph 1 of and in paragraphs 2 to 11 of annex i . the allocation shall be based on the latest available statistical data for the criteria referred to in paragraph 1 and in paragraphs 2 to 11 of annex i . funding shall be effective for the period as of the calendar year 2025 .


### the allocation of the funds from the thematic facility as from 2025 shall , where appropriate , take into account the progress made in achieving the milestones of the performance framework as referred to in article 12 of regulation no … / … [ cpr ] and identified implementation shortcomings . ### the allocation of the funds from the thematic facility as from 2025 shall , where appropriate , take into account the progress made in achieving the milestones of the performance framework as referred to in article 12 of regulation no … / … [ cpr ] and identified implementation shortcomings . the programmes shall undergo a mid - term review in accordance with articles 14 and 40 of regulation no . . . / . . . [ cpr ] and article 26 of this regulation .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to this instrument , its actions and results . financial resources allocated to this instrument shall also contribute to the corporate communication on the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to this instrument , and its actions and results . in particular , the commission , with the cooperation of the member states , shall publish information on the development of the annual and multiannual programmes under the thematic facility . the commission shall publish the list of operations , projects and contracts selected to receive support , shall make that list accessible to the public on its website in the official language of the country concerned and shall update the list at least once every three months . financial resources allocated to this instrument shall also contribute to the corporate communication on the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation . in particular , the commission may promote best practices and exchange information concerning the use of funds .


### the instrument shall provide financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation resulting from an urgent and exceptional pressure where a large or disproportionate number of third - country nationals have crossed , are crossing or are expected to cross the external borders of one or more member states , in particular at border sections where the impact level has been identified as such that it jeopardises the functioning of the whole schengen area , or any other situation of urgent and exceptional pressure within the scope of this regulation that requires immediate action . ### the instrument shall provide , on an exceptional basis , financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of a duly justified emergency situation and as a last resort .


### by 15 february 2023 and by the same date of each subsequent year up to and including 2031 , member states shall submit to the commission the annual performance report as referred to in article 36 of regulation no &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cpr ] . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the implementation of the programme carried out until 30 june 2022 . ### by 15 february 2023 and by the same date of each subsequent year up to and including 2031 , member states shall submit to the commission and parliament the annual performance report as referred to in article 36 of regulation no &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cpr ] . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the implementation of the programme carried out until 30&#160 ; june 2022 .


### by 15&#160 ; february 2023 and by the same date of each subsequent year up to and including 2031 , member states shall submit to the commission the annual performance report as referred to in article 36 of regulation no&#160 ; &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cpr ] . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the implementation of the programme carried out until 30&#160 ; june 2022 . ### by 15 february 2023 and by the same date of each subsequent year up to and including 2031 , member states shall submit to the commission and to the european parliament the annual performance report as referred to in article 36 of regulation no &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cpr ] . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the implementation of the programme carried out until 30&#160 ; june 2022 .


### where member states have not provided the statistics concerned , the latest available data for those member states shall be used . where there is no data available for a member state , the reference figure shall be zero . ### where member states have not provided the statistics concerned , the latest available data for those member states shall be used . where there is no data available for a member state , the reference figure shall be zero . that figure shall likewise be reduced to zero if the member state fails to provide information in two consecutive years .


### reinforcing the capacities for carrying out checks and surveillance at the external borders , including measures to prevent and detect cross - border crime , such as migrant smuggling , trafficking in human beings and terrorism ; ### reinforcing enforcement and surveillance capacities at the external borders , including measures to facilitate legitimate border crossings and , where appropriate , measures related to the prevention and detection of cross - border crime , such as trafficking in human beings and terrorism , and measures related to the referral of persons in need of , or wishing to apply for , international protection ;


### enhancing inter - agency cooperation at national level among the national authorities responsible for border control or for tasks carried out at the border , and at eu level between the member states , or between the member states , on the one hand , and the relevant union bodies , offices and agencies or third countries , on the other ; ### enhancing inter - agency cooperation at national level among the national authorities responsible for border control or for tasks carried out at the border , and at eu level between the member states , or between the member states , on the one hand , and union bodies , offices and agencies , on the other ;


### studies , pilot projects and other relevant actions aiming to implement or develop european integrated border management , including measures aiming at the development of the european border and coast guard , such as common capacity - building , joint procurement , establishment of common standards and other measures streamlining the cooperation and coordination between the european border and coast guard agency and member states ; ### studies , pilot projects and other relevant actions aiming to implement or develop european integrated border management , including measures aiming at the development of the european border and coast guard , such as common capacity - building , joint procurement , establishment of common standards and other measures streamlining the cooperation and coordination between the european border and coast guard agency and member states , with a special focus on upholding fundamental rights ; and measures related to the referral of persons in need of , or wishing to apply for , international protection ;


### preparatory , monitoring , administrative and technical activities , required to implement external border policies , including to strengthen the governance of the schengen area by developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by regulation no 1053 / 2013 to verify the application of the schengen acquis and the schengen borders code , including mission expenditure for experts of the commission and the member states participating in on - site visits as well as measures to implement recommendations issued following vulnerability assessments carried out by the european border and coast guard agency in line with regulation 2016 / 1624 ; ### preparatory , monitoring , administrative and technical activities , required to implement external border policies , including to strengthen the governance of the schengen area by developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by regulation no 1053 / 2013 to verify the application of the schengen acquis and the schengen borders code , including mission expenditure for experts of the commission and the member states participating in on - site visits ;


### identification , fingerprinting , registration , security checks , debriefing , provision of information , medical and vulnerability screening and , where necessary , medical care as well as referral of third country nationals to the appropriate procedure at the external borders , in particular in hotspot areas ; ### debriefing , provision of information , medical and vulnerability screening and , where necessary , medical care as well as referral of third country nationals to the appropriate procedure at the external borders ;


### training of consular and other staff contributing to the common visa policy and consular cooperation ; ### training of consular and other staff contributing to the common visa policy and consular cooperation , including where compliance with fundamental rights is concerned ;


### the exchange of best practices and experts , including the secondment of experts , as well as boosting the capacity of european networks to assess , promote , support and further develop union policies and objectives ; ### the exchange of best practices and experts , including the secondment of experts , as well as boosting the capacity of european networks to assess , promote , support and further develop union policies and objectives , including for the purpose of protecting fundamental rights in connection with the various components of border control and as regards the identification , the provision of immediate assistance to , and the referral to protection services of , vulnerable persons , in particular women , children , and unaccompanied minors ;


### service costs , including at hotspot areas within the scope of this regulation ; ### service costs within the scope of this regulation ;


### the sharp increase of mixed migratory flows in 2015 and 2016 has put under pressure migration , asylum and border management systems and called for a coordinated and effective european response . ### the sharp increase in forced migration in 2015 and 2016 revealed the structural limitations of the policy of welcoming refugees and migrants , and put under pressure migration , asylum and border management systems , particularly in member states located at the union ' s external borders . as european solidarity weakened , a supportive , coordinated , complete and effective european response ought to have been put in place that complied fully with the international obligations incumbent on member states , particularly in the field of international protection .


### respecting human rights standards remains a fundamental principle of the union in addressing the migration crisis . the union is committed to protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants , regardless of their migratory status , in full compliance with international law . ### respecting human rights standards is a fundamental principle of the union in addressing the migration crisis . the union is committed to protecting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants , regardless of their migratory status and without discrimination concerning their origin , nationality , or actual or presumed religion , in full compliance with international law .


### to ensure the effective implementation of the union policies on immigration in all their aspects , consistent dialogue and cooperation should be pursued with key third countries of origin and transit of migrants and asylum seekers . such cooperation should provide for better management of immigration , including departures and returns , contribute to the stabilisation of migrants ' flows , support capacity to gather and share information , and prevent and counter migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings , as well as asylum seekers ' access to protection . ### to ensure the effective implementation of union policies on migration in all their aspects , not restricting these policies to forced migration and taking account in them of both the arrival and departure of third country nationals , consistent dialogue and cooperation should be pursued with key third countries , in order in particular to ensure migrants ' human rights are promoted and protected . such cooperation should provide for better management of migration in full respect of human rights , including by addressing and effectively tackling the root causes of forced displacement and migration , and should support capacity to gather and share information , and prevent and counter migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings , as well as ensure access to international protection .


### in light of the increasing demand for intelligence and information to support evidence - based policy making and operational responses , there is a need for immigration liaison officers to ensure that their insight and knowledge contribute fully to the establishment of a comprehensive situational picture on third countries . ### in light of the increasing demand for intelligence and information to support evidence - based policy making and operational responses , in addition to improving the eu ' s statistics tools in this field there is a need for immigration liaison officers to ensure that their insight and knowledge contribute fully to the establishment of a comprehensive situational picture on third countries .


### the deployment of the current european migration liaison officers to the key countries of origin and transit , as called upon by the conclusions of the special meeting of the heads of states and governments on 23 april 2015 , was a first step towards enhancing the engagement with third countries on migration - related issues and stepping up coordination with immigration liaison officers deployed by member states . building on this experience , longer - term deployments of immigration liaison officers by the commission to third countries are to be foreseen to support development , implementation and to maximise the impact of union action on migration . ### the deployment of the current european migration liaison officers to the key countries of origin and transit , as called upon by the conclusions of the special meeting of the heads of states and governments on 23 april 2015 , was a first step towards stepping up coordination with immigration liaison officers deployed by member states . building on this experience , longer - term deployments of immigration liaison officers by the commission to third countries are to be foreseen to support development , implementation and to maximise the impact of union action on migration .


### the objective of this regulation is to ensure better coordination and optimise utilisation of liaison officers deployed to third countries by member states , the commission and union agencies in order to respond more effectively to the eu priorities of preventing and combatting illegal immigration and related cross - border criminality such as smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings , facilitating return , readmission and reintegration activities , contributing to integrated management of union ' s external borders , as well as supporting management of legal immigration , including in the area of international protection , resettlement and pre - departure integration measures undertaken by member states and union . ### the objective of this regulation is to ensure better coordination and optimise utilisation of liaison officers deployed to third countries by member states , the commission and union agencies in the field of migration , and contribute to better management of migration and mobility in full compliance with humanitarian and human rights obligations in order to respond more effectively to the eu priorities of preventing and combating cross - border criminality , smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings , facilitating reintegration activities , contributing to integrated management of the union ' s external borders , as well as supporting management of legal migration , including in the area of international protection , resettlement and integration measures undertaken by member states and the union .


### taking into account that mandates and tasks of immigration liaison officers may overlap , due efforts should be made to better coordinate the work of officers operating within the same third country or region . where immigration liaison officers are deployed directly to the union ' s diplomatic missions in a third country by the commission , they should initiate and lead immigration liaison officers’ network in that third country . ### taking into account that liaison officers in charge of migration or human rights issues are deployed by different authorities and that their mandates and tasks may overlap , cooperation and the exchange of information between immigration liaison officers operating within the same third country or region should be better coordinated . where immigration liaison officers are deployed directly to the union ' s diplomatic missions or to union agencies in a third country by the commission , they should initiate and lead immigration liaison officers ' network in that third country .


### special provisions should be made for a wider union capacity building action for immigration liaison officers , through a development , in cooperation with relevant union agencies , of common core curricula and pre - deployment training courses , and for supporting the reinforcement of the operational capacity of networks of immigration liaison officers . ### special provisions should be made for a wider union capacity building action for immigration liaison officers , through development , in cooperation with relevant union agencies , of common core curricula and pre - deployment training courses , and for supporting the reinforcement of the operational capacity of networks of immigration liaison officers . the training courses shall in particular raise awareness of respect for fundamental rights and especially the right to asylum .


### member states authorities should ensure that strategic and operational analytical products of the union agencies in relation to illegal immigration , return , cross - border criminality or international protection and resettlement effectively reach immigration liaison officers in third countries and that the information provided by immigration liaison officers is shared with the relevant union agencies – in particular the european border and coast guard agency , europol and the european union asylum agency within the scope of their respective legal frameworks . ### member states authorities should ensure that strategic and operational analytical products of the union agencies in relation to migration statistics , human trafficking or international protection and resettlement effectively reach immigration liaison officers in third countries and that the information provided by immigration liaison officers is shared with the relevant union agencies , the european union asylum agency and the european union agency for fundamental rights within the scope of their respective legal frameworks .


### the processing of personal data within the framework of this regulation should be for the purposes of rendering assistance to returning third - country nationals and facilitating the resettlement of persons in need of international protection and implementing union measures in respect of the admission of legal immigrants . a legal framework that recognises the role of immigration liaison officers in this context is therefore necessary . ### the processing of personal data within the framework of this regulation should be for the purposes of ensuring that the fundamental rights of returning third - country nationals are upheld and facilitating the resettlement of persons in need of international protection and implementing union measures regarding legislation on the mobility of returning third - country nationals . a legal framework that recognises the role of migration liaison officers in this context is therefore necessary .


### in the interest of the persons concerned , immigration liaison officers should be able to process personal data of persons in need of international protection subject to resettlement and of persons wishing to migrate legally in the union in order to confirm their identity and nationality . ### in the interest of the persons concerned and in particular in order to speed up procedures , immigration liaison officers should be able to process personal data of persons in need of international protection subject to resettlement and of persons wishing to migrate legally in the union in order to confirm their identity and nationality .


### since the objectives of this regulation , which are to optimise utilisation of immigration liaison officers deployed by member states , commission and eu agencies to third countries in order to more effectively implement union priorities regarding preventing and combatting illegal immigration , facilitating return , readmission and reintegration , contributing to integrated management of union’s external borders , as well as supporting management of legal immigration or international protection schemes , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone but are better achieved through coordination at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### since the objectives of this regulation , which are to optimise utilisation of migration liaison officers deployed by member states , commission and union agencies to third countries and to set out obligations to enhance cooperation and the exchange of information through the creation of local and regional networks , in order to more effectively implement union priorities in the area of migration , voluntary return and reintegration , contributing to integrated management of the union’s external borders as well as supporting management of legal migration or international protection schemes , in full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone but are better achieved through coordination at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives .


### this regulation lays down rules to improve the coordination of immigration liaison officers deployed to third countries by member states , the commission and the union agencies through the creation of a european network of immigration liaison officers . ### this regulation lays down rules to improve the cooperation and enhance the coordination of immigration liaison officers deployed to third countries by member states , the commission and the union agencies , as well as to step up the exchange of information among them and promote at all levels the respect for human rights and international protection obligations , through the creation of a european network of immigration liaison officers .


### immigration liaison officers shall establish and maintain direct contacts with the competent authorities of the third country and any appropriate organisations operating within the third country , with a view to implementing this regulation . ### immigration liaison officers shall establish and maintain direct contacts with the competent authorities of the third country , including local authorities and in particular the appropriate organisations operating within the third country , including civil society organisations , with a view to implementing this regulation .


### immigration liaison officers shall collect information for use either at the operational level , or at a strategic level , or both . such information shall not contain personal data . such information shall in particular concern the following issues : ### immigration liaison officers shall collect information for use either at the operational level , or at a strategic level , or both . such information shall not contain personal data . such information shall concern the following issues only :


### migratory flows originating from or transiting through the country ; ### migratory flows originating from or transiting through the country and measures taken by the eu and its member states , in particular those aimed at facilitating the mobility of persons in need of international protection , in particular with regard to resettlement , as well as measures taken to benefit vulnerable persons ;


### incidents and events that may be or become the cause for new developments with respect to migratory flows ; ### incidents and events that may be or become the cause for a reconfiguration of migratory movements and human rights violations


### ways and means to assist the authorities in third countries in preventing illegal immigration flows originating from or transiting through their territories ; ### respect for fundamental rights by third countries and ways and means to assist the authorities in host third countries in preventing any violations


### ways and means to facilitate return , readmission and reintegration ; ### ways and means to facilitate voluntary return with full respect for the dignity of persons and fundamental rights , repatriation and reintegration and incidents occurring after such returns , including arrests , threats or persecution of the persons concerned upon their return ;


### immigration liaison officers shall carry out their tasks within the framework of their responsibilities and in compliance with the provisions , including those on the protection of personal data , laid down in union and national laws and in any agreements or arrangements concluded with third countries or international organisations . ### immigration liaison officers shall carry out their tasks within the framework of their responsibilities – in full respect for the dignity of individuals and their fundamental rights , including the protection of personal data – in compliance with the provisions , such as those on the protection of personal data , laid down in union and national laws and in any agreements or arrangements concluded with third countries or international organisations .


### member states , the commission and the union agencies shall inform the steering board of their plans for deployment of immigration liaison officers , including a description of their duties and the duration of their deployment . ### member states , the commission and the union agencies&#160 ; shall inform&#160 ; the steering board of their&#160 ; plans for deployment of immigration liaison officers , including a description of their duties&#160 ; and the duration of their deployment . the european parliament shall be notified of that information immediately .


### exchange information , where appropriate , on experience regarding asylum seekers’ access to protection ; ### exchange information , where appropriate , on experience regarding access to international protection ;


### establish priorities and activities by adopting a biennial work programme and indicating resources needed to support that work ; ### establish priorities and activities by adopting a biennial work programme and indicating resources needed to support that work , all of which should be notified to the european parliament at the earliest opportunity ;


### review implementation of activities established in the biennial work programme , appointment of network coordinators and progress made by networks of immigration liaison officers in their cooperation with competent authorities in third countries ; ### review implementation of activities established in the biennial work programme , appointment of network coordinators and progress made by networks of immigration liaison officers in their cooperation with competent authorities in third countries , all of which should be notified to the european parliament at the earliest opportunity ;


### support the development of capability of immigration liaison officers , including through developing common core curricula , pre - deployment training and the organisation of joint seminars on subjects as referred to in article 3 ; ### support the development of capability of immigration liaison officers , including through developing common core curricula , pre - deployment training and the organisation of joint seminars on subjects as referred to in article 3 on the basis of the special training tools available or newly - developed by the european union agency for asylum , the european union agency for fundamental rights , or any other relevant international organisations in the field of international and eu law on fundamental rights ;


### relevant documents , reports and analytical products in the area of immigration , in particular factual information on countries or regions in which immigration liaison officers are deployed ; ### relevant documents , reports and analytical products in the area of migration , mobility and respect for human rights , in particular factual information on countries or regions in which immigration liaison officers are deployed ;


### five years after the date of adoption of this regulation , the commission shall report to the european parliament and the european council on the application of the regulation . ### no later than three years after the adoption of this regulation and every three years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and the european council on the application of the regulation , including on its impact on fundamental rights .


### the charter of fundamental rights of the european union provides in its article 31 that every worker has the right to working conditions which respect his or her health , safety and dignity , and to limitation of maximum working hours , to daily and weekly rest periods and to an annual period of paid leave . ### the charter of fundamental rights of the european union provides in its article 31 that every worker has the right to working conditions which respect his or her health , safety and dignity , and to limitation of maximum working hours , to daily and weekly rest periods and to an annual period of paid leave . the objectives of this directive should be fully in line with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european charter of social rights ;


### if it is not possible to indicate a fixed work schedule due to the nature of the employment , workers should know how their work schedule will be established , including the time slots in which they may be called to work and the minimum advance notice they should receive . ### if it is not possible to indicate an entirely fixed work schedule due to the nature of the employment , workers should know how their work schedule will be established , including the time slots in which they may be called to work and the minimum advance notice they should receive . work contracts without fixed , guaranteed and enumerated working hours are not permitted .


### if it is not possible to indicate a fixed work schedule due to the nature of the employment , workers should know how their work schedule will be established , including the time slots in which they may be called to work and the minimum advance notice they should receive . ### if it is not possible for the employer to indicate a fixed work schedule due to the nature of the employment , the employer should inform workers how their work schedule will be established , including the time slots in which they may be called to work and the minimum advance notice they should receive .


### in order to help employers to provide timely information , member states should ensure the availability of templates at national level including relevant and sufficiently comprehensive information on the legal framework applicable . these templates may be further developed at sectoral or local level , by national authorities and social partners . ### in order to help employers to provide timely information , member states should ensure the availability of templates at national level in all eu languages , including relevant and sufficiently comprehensive information on the legal framework . these templates may be further developed at sectoral or local level , by national authorities and social partners .


### probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . as established in the european pillar of social rights , probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration . a substantial number of member states have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months , which should be considered reasonable . probationary periods may be longer than six months where this is justified by the nature of the employment such as for managerial positions and where this is in the interest of the worker , such as in the case of long illness or in the context of specific measures promoting permanent employment notably for young workers . ### probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . probationary periods must not be made into mechanisms for exploiting workers in that they are guaranteed employment for prolonged periods on low wages and then dismissed at the end of the probationary period . this would be a way of replacing fixed - term contracts with more precarious contracts , with women once again bearing the brunt of this . probationary periods should not exceed three months and should ideally be shorter . probationary periods may exceed three months in duly justified cases , such as when the technical complexity of the work or the high degree of responsibility in the worker ' s post justifies this or where the worker is appointed to a managerial position . member states should pass legislation defining the cases in which exceptions may exceed the three - month probationary period and the corresponding appropriate periods .


### where employers have the possibility to offer full - time or open - ended labour contracts to workers in non - standard forms of employment , a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted . workers should be able to request another more predictable and secure form of employment , where available , and receive a written response from the employer , which takes into account the needs of the employer and of the worker . ### where employers have the possibility to offer full - time or open - ended labour contracts to workers in non - standard forms of employment , a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted . workers should be able to request another more predictable and secure form of employment and receive an explanatory written response from the employer , which takes into account the needs of the employer and of the worker and justifies the decision .


### social partners may consider that in specific sectors or situations different provisions are more appropriate , for the pursuit of the purpose of this directive , than the minimum standards set in chapter three of this directive . member states should therefore be able to allow social partners to conclude collective agreements modifying the provisions contained in that chapter , as long as the overall level of protection of workers is not lowered . ### social partners may consider that in specific sectors or situations different provisions are more appropriate , for the pursuit of the purpose of this directive , than the minimum standards set in chapter three of this directive . social partners could conclude collective agreements modifying the provisions contained in that chapter , as long as the overall level of protection of workers is not lowered or it is improved .


### member states may determine which persons are responsible for the execution of the obligations for employers laid down by this directive as long as all those obligations are fulfilled . they may also decide that all or part of these obligations shall be assigned to a natural or legal person who is not party to the employment relationship . this paragraph is without prejudice to directive 2008 / 104 / ec . ### member states , after consulting social partners , shall determine which natural or legal persons are responsible for the execution of the obligations for employers laid down by this directive as long as all those obligations are fulfilled . they shall also decide that all or part of these obligations shall be assigned to a natural or legal person who is not party to the employment relationship . where one or more natural or legal person who is or are directly or indirectly party to an employment relationship with a worker , shall be jointly and severally liable for obligations under this directive . this paragraph is without prejudice to directive 2008 / 104 / ec .


### the procedure , including the length of the period of notice , to be observed by the employer and the worker should their employment relationship be terminated or , where the length of the period of notice cannot be indicated when the information is given , the method for determining such period of notice ; ### the procedure , including the length of the period of notice , to be observed by the employer and the worker should their employment relationship be terminated or , where the length of the period of notice cannot be indicated when the information is given , the method for determining such period of notice ; the procedure and the deadline for taking legal action contesting the dismissal ;


### any collective agreements governing the worker ' s conditions of work ; in the case of collective agreements concluded outside the business by special joint bodies or institutions , the name of the competent body or joint institution within which the agreements were concluded ; ### any collective agreements governing the worker ' s conditions of work as well as time limits laid down in the collective agreements for claims arising from those agreements ; in the case of collective agreements concluded outside the business by special joint bodies or institutions , the name of the competent body or joint institution within which the agreements were concluded , and the cut off periods if there are any ;


### the information referred to in paragraph 2 to and may , where appropriate , be given in the form of a reference to the laws , regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points . ### the information referred to in paragraph 2 to and shall be explained and , where appropriate , accompanied by a reference to the laws , regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points .


### the information referred to in article 3 shall be provided individually to the worker in the form of a document at the latest on the first day of the employment relationship . that document may be provided and transmitted electronically as long as it is easily accessible by the worker and can be stored and printed . ### the employment relationship shall be established in a written contract of employment . the information referred to in article 3 shall be handed individually to the worker in the form of a written document , in the language of the worker , attached at the latest before the signature of the written contract . on request of the worker , that document may be provided and transmitted also electronically as long as it is easily accessible by the worker , the receipt is acknowledged and can be stored and printed .


### the country or countries in which the work abroad is to be performed and its duration ; ### the exact place or places of work in the country or countries in which the work abroad is to be performed and its duration , as well arrangements for the possible lengthening or shortening of the period of work ;


### member states may allow social partners to conclude collective agreements , in conformity with the national law or practice , which , while respecting the overall protection of workers , establish arrangements concerning the working conditions of workers which differ from those referred to in articles 7 to 11 . ### social partners can conclude collective agreements , including collective agreements concluded by the most representative social partners at the national level , in conformity with the national law or practice , which , while respecting the overall protection of workers and providing more favourable working conditions , establish arrangements concerning the working conditions of workers which differ from this directive . any such collective agreement can only be challenged in accordance with national law and / or practice .


### member states shall introduce measures necessary to protect workers , including workers who are employees ' representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer or adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or from any legal proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with the rights provided for in this directive . ### member states shall introduce all necessary measures , inter alia pre - established mandatory and dissuasive penalties , to protect all workers regardless of their legal or formal status , including workers who are employees ' or trade union representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer or adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or from any legal proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with these rights .