### where the passenger , or an intermediary acting on behalf of the passenger , reports a spelling mistake in the name of one or several passengers included in the same contract of carriage that may lead to a denial of boarding , the air carrier shall correct this at least once up until 48 hours before departure without any additional charge to the passenger or the intermediary , except where it is prevented from doing so by national or international law . ### where the passenger , or an intermediary acting on behalf of the passenger , reports a spelling mistake in the name , or an error in the title , of one or several passengers included in the same contract of carriage that may lead to a denial of boarding , the air carrier shall correct this before departure without any additional charge to the passenger or the intermediary , except where it is prevented from doing so by national or international law .


### where the passenger does not acquire a ticket directly from the operating air carrier , but via an intermediary established within the union , this intermediary shall provide the passenger ' s contact details to the air carrier , on condition that the passenger has given his explicit and written authorisation . this authorisation may only be given on an “opt - in” basis . the air carrier may use these contact details exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling the information obligation under this article and not for marketing purposes and shall delete the contact details within 72 hours after the completion of the contract of carriage . the processing , access and storage of these data shall be undertaken in accordance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data24 . __________________ 24 oj l 281 , 23 . 11 . 1995 , p . 31 ### where the passenger does not acquire a ticket directly from the operating air carrier , but via an intermediary established within the union , this intermediary shall provide the passenger ' s contact details to the air carrier , on condition that the passenger has given his explicit and written authorisation . this authorisation may only be given on an “opt - in” basis . the air carrier may use these contact details exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling the information obligation under this regulation and not for marketing purposes and shall delete the contact details within 72 hours after the completion of the contract of carriage . the processing , access and storage of these data shall be undertaken in accordance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data24 . __________________ 24 oj l 281 , 23 . 11 . 1995 , p . 31


### safeguard measures may be considered only if the product in question is imported into the union in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to cause , or threaten to cause , serious injury to the unions producers of like or directly competing products as laid down in article 3 . 1 . chapter 3 of the agreement ; ### safeguard measures may be considered only if the product in question is imported into the union in such increased quantities or the economic activity in question is increased in such a measure , and under such conditions as to cause , or threaten to cause , serious injury to the unions producers of like or directly competing products or economic activities as laid down in article 3 . 1 . chapter 3 of the agreement ;


### a safeguard measure may be imposed in accordance with the provisions set out in this regulation where a product originating in korea is , as a result of the reduction or the elimination of the customs duties on that product , being imported in the union in such increased quantities , in absolute terms or relative to domestic production , and under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause serious injury to the union industry producing a like or directly competitive product . ### a safeguard measure may be imposed in accordance with the provisions set out in this regulation where a product or an economic activity originating in korea is , as a result of the reduction or the elimination of the customs duties or market opening on that product or activity being imported in the union in such increased quantities , in absolute terms or relative to domestic production , and under such conditions as to cause or threaten to cause serious injury to the union economic sector developing an activity in a similar sector .


### preparatory measures shall be agreed by the council , on a proposal by the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy . ### preparatory measures shall be agreed by the council , in full association with the commission , and the european parliament shall be consulted in due time in advance and shall be informed in detail about the preparatory measures , in particular those regarding the cfsp and common security and defence policy actions .


### the lack of a harmonised approach on ingredients regulation affects the functioning of the internal market and impacts on the free movement of goods across the eu . some member states have adopted legislation or entered into binding agreements with the industry allowing or prohibiting certain ingredients . as a result , some ingredients are regulated in some member states , but not in others . member states are also taking different approaches as regards additives integrated in the filter of cigarettes as well as additives colouring the tobacco smoke . without harmonisation , the obstacles on the internal market are expected to increase in the coming years taking into account the implementation of the fctc and its guidelines and considering experience gained in other jurisdictions outside the union . the guidelines on articles 9 and 10 fctc call in particular for the removal of ingredients that increase palatability , create the impression that the tobacco products have health benefits , are associated with energy and vitality or have colouring properties . ### the lack of a harmonised approach on ingredients regulation affects the functioning of the internal market and impacts on the free movement of goods across the eu and impedes an effective harmonised investigation at eu level on the health effects and attractiveness of tobacco products . some member states have adopted legislation or entered into binding agreements with the industry allowing or prohibiting certain ingredients or their combination . as a result , some ingredients are regulated in some member states , but not in others . member states are also taking different approaches as regards additives integrated in the filter of cigarettes as well as additives colouring the tobacco smoke . without harmonisation , the obstacles on both the safeguard of citizens ' health and the internal market are expected to increase in the coming years taking into account the implementation of the fctc and its guidelines and considering experience gained in other jurisdictions outside the union . the guidelines on articles 9 and 10 fctc call in particular for the removal of ingredients that increase palatability , create the impression that the tobacco products have health benefits , are associated with energy and vitality or have colouring properties .


### centralised purchasing techniques are increasingly used in most member states . central purchasing bodies are responsible for making acquisitions or awarding public contracts / framework agreements for other contracting authorities . in view of the large volumes purchased , such techniques help increase competition and professionalise public purchasing . provision should therefore be made for a union definition of central purchasing bodies dedicated to contracting authorities , without preventing the continuation of less institutionalised and systematic common purchasing or the established practice of having recourse to service providers that prepare and manage procurement procedures on behalf and for the account of a contracting authority . rules should also be laid down for allocating responsibility for the observance of the obligations pursuant to this directive , also in the case of remedies , among the central purchasing body and the contracting authorities procuring from or through the central purchasing body . where the latter has sole responsibility for the conduct of the procurement procedures , it should also be solely and directly responsible for the legality of the procedures . where a contracting authority conducts certain parts of the procedure , for instance the reopening of competition under a framework agreement or the award of individual contracts based on a dynamic purchasing system , it should continue to be responsible for the stages it conducts . ### centralised purchasing techniques are increasingly used in most member states . central purchasing bodies are responsible for making acquisitions or awarding public contracts / framework agreements for other contracting authorities . in view of the large volumes purchased , such techniques help increase competition and professionalise public purchasing , although specific attention must be paid to the accessibility of any such procedures for small and medium - sized enterprises . provision should therefore be made for a union definition of central purchasing bodies dedicated to contracting authorities , without preventing the continuation of less institutionalised and systematic common purchasing or the established practice of having recourse to service providers that prepare and manage procurement procedures on behalf and for the account of a contracting authority . rules should also be laid down for allocating responsibility for the observance of the obligations pursuant to this directive , also in the case of remedies , among the central purchasing body and the contracting authorities procuring from or through the central purchasing body . where the latter has sole responsibility for the conduct of the procurement procedures , it should also be solely and directly responsible for the legality of the procedures . where a contracting authority conducts certain parts of the procedure , for instance the reopening of competition under a framework agreement or the award of individual contracts based on a dynamic purchasing system , it should continue to be responsible for the stages it conducts .


### contracting authorities that wish to purchase works , supplies or services with specific environmental , social or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular labels , such as the european eco - label , national eco - labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject - matter of the contract , such as the description of the product and its presentation , including packaging requirements . it is furthermore essential that these requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria , using a procedure in which stakeholders , such as government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations , can participate , and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties . ### contracting authorities that wish to purchase works , supplies or services with specific environmental , social or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular labels , such as the european eco - label , national eco - labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject - matter of the contract , such as the description of the product and its presentation , including packaging requirements and the production process . it is furthermore essential that these requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria , using a procedure in which stakeholders , such as government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors , trade unions and environmental organisations , can participate , and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties .


### contracting authorities shall not reveal to the other participants solutions proposed or other confidential information communicated by a candidate participating in the negotiations without its agreement . such agreement shall not take the form of a general waiver but shall be given with reference to the intended communication of specific solutions or other confidential information . ### contracting authorities have the possibility , by means of an agreement in the form of a general waiver , to reveal to the other participants solutions proposed by a candidate participating in the negotiations . other confidential information communicated by a candidate participating in the negotiations , shall not be revealed without its agreement . such agreement shall be given with reference to the intended communication of this other confidential information .


### contracting authorities shall not reveal to the other participants solutions proposed or other confidential information communicated by a candidate participating in the dialogue without its agreement . such agreement shall not take the form of a general waiver but shall be given with reference to the intended communication of specific solutions or other specific confidential information . ### contracting authorities have the possibility , by means of an agreement in the form of a general waiver , to reveal to the other participants solutions proposed by a candidate participating in the negotiations . other confidential information communicated by a candidate participating in the negotiations , shall not be revealed without its agreement . such agreement shall be given with reference to the intended communication of this other confidential information .


### for commonly used purchases the characteristics of which , as generally available on the market , meet the requirements of the contracting authorities , contracting authorities may use a dynamic purchasing system . the dynamic purchasing system shall be operated as a completely electronic process , open throughout its validity to any economic operator that satisfies the selection criteria . ### for commonly used purchases the characteristics of which , as generally available on the market and at a more or less standardised quality , meet the requirements of the contracting authorities , contracting authorities may use a dynamic purchasing system . this system cannot be used for the purchase of services and complex or non standardised products . the dynamic purchasing system shall be operated as a completely electronic process , open throughout its validity to any economic operator that satisfies the selection criteria .


### where the contract is to be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender , the invitation shall be accompanied by the outcome of a full evaluation of the relevant tenderer , carried out in accordance with the weighting provided for in the first subparagraph of article 66 . ### the invitation shall be accompanied by the outcome of a full evaluation of the relevant tenderer , carried out in accordance with the weighting provided for in the first subparagraph of article 66 .


### the labels are established in an open and transparent procedure in which all stakeholders , including government bodies , consumers , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations , may participate , ### the labels are established in an open and transparent procedure in which all stakeholders , including government bodies , consumers , trade unions , manufacturers , distributors and environmental organisations , may participate ,


### member states shall appoint a single independent body responsible for the oversight and coordination of implementation activities . member states shall inform the commission of their designation . ### member states shall ensure the correct implementation and democratic , accounting and legal oversight over the implementation of this directive . member states are free to decide whether they want to appoint a single independent body for the oversight and coordination activities , or whether they want to leave the oversight to existing oversight bodies that already exercise democratic , accounting and legal control over the contracting authorities . if a member state decides not to appoint a single independent oversight body , member states shall ensure that : city councils , regional parliaments and national parliaments , are fully equipped to supervise and exercise democratic control over the contracting authorities . auditors , responsible for auditing local , regional and national authorities are fully equipped to supervise and audit the contracting authorities . the judiciary is fully equipped to exercise legal control over the contracting authorities .


### this directive should respond to the need identified in the implentation reports of the two directives to remedy the identified weaknesses , and to offer a coherent legal framework for different groups coming to the union from third countries . it should therefore simplify and streamline the existing provisions for the different groups in a single instrument . despite differences between the groups covered by this directive , they also share a number of characteristics which makes it possible to address them through a common legal framework at union level . ### this directive should respond to the need identified in the implementation reports of the two directives to remedy the identified weaknesses , to ensure transparency and legal certainty and to offer a coherent legal framework for different groups coming to the union from third countries . it should therefore simplify and streamline the existing provisions for the different groups in a single instrument . despite differences between the groups covered by this directive , they also share a number of characteristics which makes it possible to address them through a common legal framework at union level .


### this directive should also aim at fostering people - to - people contacts and mobility , as important elements of the union ' s external policy , notably vis - à - vis the countries of the european neighbourhood policy or the union ' s strategic partners . it should allow for a better contribution to the global approach to migration and mobility and its mobility partnerships which offer a concrete framework for dialogue and cooperation between the member states and third countries , including in facilitating and organizing legal migration . ### this directive should also aim at fostering people - to - people contacts and mobility , as important elements of the union ' s external policy , notably vis - à - vis the countries of the european neighbourhood policy or the union ' s strategic partners . it should allow for a better contribution to the global approach to migration and mobility and its mobility partnerships which offer a concrete framework for dialogue and cooperation between the member states and third countries , including in facilitating and organizing regular migration .


### migration for the purposes set out in this directive should promote the generation and acquisition of knowledge and skills . it constitutes a form of mutual enrichment for the migrants concerned , their country of origin and the host member state and helps to promote better familiarity among cultures . ### migration for the purposes set out in this directive should promote the generation and acquisition of knowledge and skills . it constitutes a form of mutual enrichment for the migrants concerned , their country of origin and the host member state , while strengthening cultural links and enriching cultural diversity .


### in order to promote europe as a whole as a world centre of excellence for studies and training , the conditions for entry and residence of those who wish to come to the union for these purposes should be improved . this is in line with the objectives of the agenda for the modernisation of europe ' s higher education systems , in particular within the context of the internationalisation of european higher education . the approximation of the member states ' relevant national legislation is part of this endeavour . ### in order to promote europe as a whole as a world centre of excellence for studies and training , the conditions for entry and residence of those who wish to come to the union for these purposes should be improved , simplified and facilitated . this is in line with the objectives of the agenda for the modernisation of europe ' s higher education systems , in particular within the context of the internationalisation of european higher education . the approximation of the member states ' relevant national legislation towards more favourable rules for third - country nationals is part of this endeavour .


### once all the general and specific conditions for admission are fulfilled , member states should issue an authorisation , i . e . a long stay visa and / or residence permit , within specified time limits . if a member state issues a residence permit on its territory only and all the conditions of this directive relating to admission are fulfilled , the member state should grant the third - country national concerned the requisite visas . ### once all the general and specific conditions for admission are fulfilled , member states should issue an authorisation , i . e . a long stay visa and / or residence permit , within specified time limits , which should not be hampered or invalidated by additional requirements . if a member state issues a residence permit on its territory only and all the conditions of this directive relating to admission are fulfilled , the member state should grant the third - country national concerned the requisite visas .


### union immigration rules and union programmes including mobility measures should complement each other more . third - country national researchers and students covered by such union programmes should be entitled to move to the member states foreseen on the basis of the authorisation granted by the first member state , as long as the full list of those member states is known before entry into the union . such an authorisation should allow them to exercise mobility without the need to provide any additional information or to complete any other application procedures . member states are encouraged to facilitate the intra - union mobility of third - country national volunteers where volunteering programmes cover more than one member state . ### union immigration rules and union programmes including mobility measures should complement each other more . third - country nationals who fall within the scope of this directive should be entitled to move to different member states within the union on the basis of the authorisation granted by the first member state . such an authorisation should allow them to exercise mobility without the need to provide any additional information or to complete any other application procedures .


### as part of the drive to ensure a well - qualified workforce for the future , member states should allow students who graduate in the union to remain on their territory with the intention to identify work opportunities or to set up a business for 12 months after expiry of the initial authorisation . they should also allow researchers to do so upon completion of their research project as defined in the hosting agreement . this should not amount to an automatic right of access to the labour market or to set up a business . they may be requested to provide evidence in accordance with article 24 . ### as part of the drive to ensure a well - qualified workforce for the future and to respect and value the work and overall contribution of students who graduate in the union , member states should allow those students to remain on their territory with the intention to identify work opportunities or to set up a business for 12 months after expiry of the initial authorisation . they should also allow researchers to do so upon completion of their research project as defined in the hosting agreement . this should not amount to an automatic right of access to the labour market or to set up a business . they may be requested to provide evidence in accordance with article 24 .


### ‘ voluntary service scheme’ means a programme of activities of practical solidarity , based on a scheme recognised by the member state or the union , pursuing objectives of general interest ; ### ‘ voluntary service scheme’ means a programme of activities of practical solidarity , based on a scheme recognised by the member state or the union , pursuing objectives of general interest for a non - profit cause ;


### not be regarded as a threat to public policy , public security or public health ; ### not be a threat to public policy , public security or public health ;


### member states shall issue an authorisation for students for a period of at least one year and shall renew it if the conditions laid down in articles 6 and 10 are still met . if the period of studies is scheduled to last less than one year , the authorisation shall be issued for the duration of the studies . ### member states shall issue an authorisation for students for the whole duration of their studies or for a period of at least one year and shall renew it free of charge if the conditions laid down in articles 6 and 10 are still met . if the period of studies is scheduled to last less than one year , the authorisation shall be issued for the duration of the studies .


### for school pupils and au pairs , member states shall issue an authorisation for a maximum period of one year . ### for school pupils and au pairs , member states shall issue an authorisation covering the entire length of their stay for a maximum period of one year .


### outside their study time and subject to the rules and conditions applicable to the relevant activity in the host member state , students shall be entitled to be employed and may be entitled to exercise self - employed economic activity . the situation of the labour market in the host member state may be taken into account . ### outside their study time and subject to the rules and conditions applicable to the relevant activity in the host member state , students shall be entitled to be employed and may be entitled to exercise self - employed economic activity . the situation of the labour market in the host member state may be taken into account but not in a systematic manner which could result in students being excluded from the labour market .


### after finalisation of research or studies in the member state , third - country nationals shall be entitled to stay on the territory of the member state for a period of 12 months in order to look for work or set up a business , if the conditions laid down in points and to of article 6 are still fulfilled . in a period of more than 3 and less than 6 months , third - country nationals may be requested to provide evidence that they continue to seek employment or are in the process of setting up a business . after a period of 6 months , third - country nationals may additionally be requested to provide evidence that they have a genuine chance of being engaged or of launching a business . ### after finalisation of research or studies in the member state , third - country nationals shall be entitled to stay on the territory of the member state for a period of 12 months in order to look for work or set up a business , if the conditions laid down in points and to of article 6 are still fulfilled . in a period of more than six and less than nine months , third - country nationals may be requested to provide evidence that they continue to seek employment or are in the process of setting up a business . after a period of nine months , third - country nationals may additionally be requested to provide evidence that they have a genuine chance of being engaged or of launching a business .


### if the researcher stays in another member state for a period of up to six months , the research may be carried out on the basis of the hosting agreement concluded in the first member state , provided that he has sufficient resources in the other member state and is not considered as a threat to public policy , public security or public health in the second member state . ### if the researcher stays in another member state for a period of up to six months , the research may be carried out on the basis of the hosting agreement concluded in the first member state , provided that he has sufficient resources in the other member state and is not a threat to public policy , public security or public health in the second member state .


### if the information supplied in support of the application is inadequate , the competent authorities shall inform the applicant of any further information they need and indicate a reasonable deadline to complete the application . the period referred to in paragraph 1 shall be suspended until the authorities have received the additional information required . ### if the information supplied in support of the application is inadequate , the competent authorities shall inform the applicant as soon as possible of any further information they need and indicate a reasonable deadline to complete the application . the period referred to in paragraph 1 shall be suspended until the authorities have received the additional information required .


### any decision rejecting an application for an authorisation shall be notified to the third - country national concerned in accordance with the notification procedures provided for under the relevant national legislation . the notification shall specify the possible redress procedures available , the national court or authority with which the person concerned may lodge an appeal and the time limit for taking action . ### any decision rejecting an application for an authorisation shall be notified to the third - country national concerned in accordance with the notification procedures provided for under the relevant national legislation . the notification shall specify the possible redress procedures available , the national court or authority with which the person concerned may lodge an appeal , the time limit for taking action and provide all relevant practical information which facilitates the exercise of his / her right .


### where an application is rejected or an authorisation issued in accordance with this directive is withdrawn , the person concerned shall have the right to mount a legal challenge before the authorities of the member state concerned . ### where an application is rejected or an authorisation issued in accordance with this directive is withdrawn , the person concerned shall have the right to mount a legal challenge before the authorities of the member state concerned and shall receive a decision within 60 days of the lodging of an appeal against the decision .


### member states shall make available information on entry and residence conditions for third - country nationals falling under the scope of this directive , including the minimum monthly resources required , rights , all documentary evidence needed for an application and the applicable fees . member states shall make available information on the research organisations approved under article 8 . ### member states shall make available easily accessible and understandable information on entry and residence conditions for third - country nationals falling under the scope of this directive , including the minimum monthly resources required , rights , all documentary evidence needed for an application and the applicable fees . member states shall make available information on the research organisations approved under article 8 .


### the european parliament and the council shall have access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the european parliament , the council and the member states shall have equal access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 . to that end , the european parliament and the council shall be sent , at the same time as the members of the committees and on the same terms , all the information referred to in paragraph 1 .


### development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ; ### vocational training and development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ;


### the scope of the emff should cover the support of the cfp which extends to conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources , fresh water biological resources and - aquaculture , as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , where such activities take place on the territory of member states , or in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries , or by union fishing vessels , or by nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , bearing in mind the provisions of article 117 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea . ### the scope of the emff should cover the support of the cfp which extends to conservation , management and exploitation of marine biological resources , fresh water biological resources and - aquaculture , as well as to the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products , where such activities take place on the territory of member states , or in union waters , including by fishing vessels flying the flag of , and registered in , third countries , under article 6 of the basic cfp regulation , in relation to restriction of access for fishing vessels to waters in the outermost regions , or by union fishing vessels , or by nationals of member states , without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag state , bearing in mind the provisions of article 117 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea .


### the overall objective of the common fisheries policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental conditions which are necessary for economic and social development . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the overall objective of the common fisheries policy is to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental conditions which are necessary for economic and social development . it should promote the modernisation and sustainable development of the fisheries sector , ensuring its socio - economic viability and the sustainability of fisheries resources , to ensure the public supply of fish and food sovereignty and security , job retention and the improvement of fishermens’ living conditions and ensure the sustainable development of the coastal areas most dependent on fishing .


### the financing of the common fisheries policy and maritime integrated policy expenditure through a single fund , the emff , should address the need for simplification as well as strengthening the integration of both policies . the extension of shared management to common markets organisations including the compensation for the outermost regions , control and data collection activities should further contribute to simplification and reduce the administrative burden both for the commission and the member states as well as achieve greater coherence and efficiency of the support granted . ### the financing of the common fisheries policy and maritime integrated policy expenditure through a single fund , the emff , should address the need for simplification as well as strengthening the integration of both policies . the extension of shared management to common markets organisations including the compensation for the outermost regions , control and data collection and management activities should further contribute to simplification and reduce the administrative burden both for the commission and the member states as well as achieve greater coherence and efficiency of the support granted .


### the union budget should finance the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy expenditure through a single fund , the efmf , either directly or in the context of shared management with the member states . shared management with the member states should apply not only to measures to support fisheries , aquaculture and community - led local development but also to common markets organisations and the compensation for the outermost regions , control and data collection activities . direct management should apply to scientific advice , voluntary contributions to regional fisheries management organisations , advisory councils and operations for the implementation of an integrated maritime policy . the types of measures that can be financed using the emff should be specified . ### the union budget should finance the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy expenditure through a single fund , the efmf , either directly or in the context of shared management with the member states . shared management with the member states should apply not only to measures to support fisheries , aquaculture and the development of communities most dependent on fishing , but also to common markets organisations and the compensation for the outermost regions , control and data collection and management activities and operations for the implementation of an integrated maritime policy . direct management should apply to scientific advice , voluntary contributions to regional fisheries management organisations and advisory councils . the types of measures that can be financed using the emff should be specified .


### in line with the goal of simplification , all activities of the emff which fall under shared management , including control and data collection , should take the form of one single operational programme per member state , in accordance with its national structure . the programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . each member state should prepare a single operational programme . each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the union priorities for the emff and a selection of measures . programming should comply with union priorities , while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other union policies , in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy . ### in line with the goal of simplification , all activities of the emff which fall under shared management , including control and data collection and management , should take the form of one single operational programme per member state , in accordance with its national structure . the programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 . each member state should prepare a single operational programme . each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the union priorities for the emff and a selection of measures . programming should comply with union priorities , while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other union policies , in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy .


### member states should draw up the section on data collection of the operational programme in line with a multiannual union programme ; in order to adapt to the specific needs of data collection activities , member states should elaborate annual work plan which should adapted annually under the guidance of the commission and which should subject to its approval . ### member states should draw up the section on data collection of the operational programme in line with a multiannual union programme ; in order to adapt to the specific needs of data collection and management activities , member states should elaborate annual work plan which should adapted annually under the guidance of the commission and which should subject to its approval .


### in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and business development . ### in order to increase the incomes of producers and fishermen it is vital to support and stimulate modernisation and sustainable development in the fisheries sector . therefore the emff should support the development of the fisheries sector , including small - scale fisheries .


### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators . ### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the sustainability of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support the entry of young people into the sector , vocational training , lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and increase the income of fishermen .


### aquaculture contributes to growth and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , in particular smes and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and business development , in particular non - food and off - shore aquaculture . ### aquaculture contributes to growth , economic development and jobs in coastal and rural regions . therefore , it is crucial that the emff is accessible to aquaculture enterprises , in particular smes , and contributes to bringing new aquaculture farmers into the business . in order to increase the sustainability and economic performance of aquaculture activities it is vital to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship . therefore the emff should support innovative operations and the development of enterprises and cooperatives .


### fishing activities in the outermost regions of the european union are facing difficulties , in particular because of the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products , due to the particular handicaps recognised by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### catching , breeding , processing and marketing activities for certain fishery and aquaculture products carried out in the territories of the outermost regions of the european union entail additional costs , due to the particular handicaps recognised by article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union which raise enterprises’ operating costs and harm their competitiveness .


### it is also necessary to support the cooperation among member states , as well as with third countries where relevant , with respect to the collection of data within the same sea basin , as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies . ### it is also necessary to support the cooperation among member states , as well as with third countries where relevant , with respect to the collection and management of data within the same sea basin , as well as with the relevant international scientific bodies .


### development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ; ### professional training , development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ;


### eur 358 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to measures on data collection referred to in article 79 . . ### eur 358 000 000 of the resources referred to in paragraph shall be allocated to the data collection and management measures referred to in article 79 .


### the extent of data collections tasks of the member state concerned , approximated by the size of the national fishing fleet , the amount of landings , the amount of scientific monitoring activities at sea and the number of surveys the member state is taking part in , and ### the extent of data collection and management tasks of the member state concerned , approximated by the size of the national fishing fleet , the amount of landings , the amount of scientific monitoring activities at sea and the number of surveys the member state is taking part in , and


### the available data collection resources compared to the extent of the data collection tasks of the member state , where available means are approximated to the number of observers at sea and the amount of human resources and technical means needed to implement the national sampling programme for data collection . ### the available data collection and management resources compared to the extent of the data collection and management tasks of the member state , where available means are approximated to the number of observers at sea and the amount of human resources and technical means needed to implement the national sampling programme for data collection ;


### appropriate action is envisaged to simplify and facilitate the implementation of the programme ; ### appropriate action is envisaged to simplify and facilitate the implementation of the programme , in particular facilitating access by small - scale fishing and its organisations to the support available ;


### activities referred to in paragraph 1 may cover data collection activities , studies , dissemination of knowledge and best practices . ### activities referred to in paragraph 1 may cover data collection and management activities , studies , dissemination of knowledge and best practices .


### submit a business plan for the development of their new activities ; ### submit a business project or plan for the development of their activities ;


### submit a business plan for the development of their aquaculture activities . ### submit a business project or plan for the development of their aquaculture activities .


### beneficiaries of the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall not engage in professional fishing in the five years following the reception of the last payment of the support . ### beneficiaries of the support referred to in paragraph 1 shall not engage in professional fishing in the five years following receipt of the last payment of the support . however , small - scale coastal fishermen may continue to fish professionally .


### the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 50 000 eur for each operation . ### the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 shall not exceed 50% of the budget foreseen in the business plan for each operation and shall not exceed a maximum amount of 50 000 eur for each operation . in exceptional cases , the amount of financial assistance granted under paragraph 1 may go up to a maximum of 70% of the budget foreseen in the business project or plan provided that all the following conditions are verified :


### support to systems of transferable fishing concessions of the cfp ### support to innovative fishing opportunitites management systems


### in order to establish or modify systems of transferable fishing concessions under article 27 of the [ regulation on the cfp ] , the emff may support : ### in order to establish or modify fishing opportunities management systems , aimed at a more sustainable exploitation of resources , the emff may support :


### the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the creation or functioning of a transferable fishing concessions system ; ### the design and development of technical and administrative means necessary for the creation or functioning of a fishing opportunities management system ;


### stakeholder participation in designing and developing transferable fishing concessions systems ; ### stakeholder participation in designing and developing fishing opportunities management systems ;


### the monitoring and evaluation of transferable fishing concessions systems ; ### the monitoring and evaluation of fishing opportunities management systems ;


### the management of transferable concessions systems . ### the operation of fishing opportunities management systems .


### support under paragraph 1 , and shall only be granted to public authorities . support under paragraph 1 of this article shall be granted to public authorities legal or natural persons or recognized producer organizations involved in collective management of pooled transferable fishing concessions in accordance with article 28 of the regulation on common fisheries . ### support under paragraph 1 , and shall only be granted to public authorities . support under paragraph 1 of this article shall be granted to public authorities legal or natural persons or recognized producer organizations involved in collective management of fishing opportunities .


### the emff may support the compensation regime introduced by council regulation no 791 / 2007 for the additional costs incurred by the operators in the fishing , farming and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the azores , madeira , the canary islands , french guiana , and r&#233 ; union . ### the emff may support the compensation of additional costs incurred by operators in the fishing , farming , processing and marketing of certain fishery and aquaculture products from the azores , madeira , the canary islands and french outermost regions . this scheme applies to all additional costs incurred by operators in the activity of capture and farming and not only additional costs associated with the disposal of products .


### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of primary biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] . ### the emff shall support the collection and management and use of biological , technical , environmental and socioeconomic data as in the multiannual union programme referred to in article 37 of the [ regulation on the common fisheries policy ] , ensuring a suitable and sufficient financial contribution to member states .


### 80 % of the eligible public expenditure for the support referred to in article 78 to and to ; ### 90 % of the eligible public expenditure for the support referred to in article 78 to and to ;


### the emff should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies . these strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in european sea basins and strengthened co - operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the union . ### the emff should support the promotion of integrated maritime governance at all levels especially through exchanges of best practices and the further development and implementation of sea basin strategies . these strategies aim at setting up an integrated framework to address common challenges in european sea basins and strengthened co - operation between stakeholders to maximise the use of union financial instruments and funds and contribute to the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the union and the environmental sustainability .


### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of small scale coastal fleet , and improvement of safety or working conditions ; ### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of small scale coastal fleet , and improvement of safety and working conditions ;


### accelerating the refurbishment of existing and deployment of new energy infrastructure is vital to achieve the union ' s energy and climate policy objectives , consisting in completing the internal market in energy , guaranteeing security of supply , notably for gas and oil , reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%19 , increasing the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption to 20%20 and achieving a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020 . at the same time , the union has to prepare its infrastructure for further decarbonisation of its energy system in the longer term towards 2050 . ### accelerating the refurbishment of existing and deployment of new energy infrastructure is vital to achieve the union ' s energy and climate policy objectives , consisting in completing the internal market in energy , guaranteeing security of supply , notably for gas and oil , reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% [ 19 ] , increasing the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption to 20% [ 20 ] and achieving a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020 . at the same time , the union has to prepare its infrastructure for practically full decarbonisation of its energy system in the longer term towards 2050 and has an objective to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2020 .


### the union ' s energy infrastructure should be upgraded in order to prevent and increase its resilience to natural or man - made disasters , adverse effects of climate change and threats to its security , notably concerning european critical infrastructures as set out in council directive 2008 / 114 / ec of 8 december 2008 on the identification and designation of european critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection23 . ### the union ' s energy infrastructure should be upgraded in order to prevent and increase its resilience to natural or man - made disasters , adverse effects of climate change and threats to its security by a decentralised architecture tending to energy self - sufficiency of local territories , notably concerning european critical infrastructures as set out in council directive 2008 / 114 / ec of 8 december 2008 on the identification and designation of european critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protection23 .


### coordinated scheme : the comprehensive decision may encompass multiple individual legally binding decisions issued by the competent authority and other authorities concerned . the competent authority shall establish , on a case - by - case basis , a reasonable time limit within which the individual decisions must be issued . the competent authority may take an individual decision on behalf of another national authority concerned , if the decision by that authority is not delivered within the time limit and if the delay cannot be adequately justified . the competent authority may overrule an individual decision of another national authority , if it considers that the decision is not sufficiently substantiated with regard to the underlying evidence presented by the authority concerned . the competent authority shall ensure that the relevant requirements under international and union legislation are respected and must duly justify its decision . ### coordinated scheme : the comprehensive decision may encompass multiple individual legally binding decisions issued by the competent authority and other authorities concerned . the competent authority shall establish , on a case - by - case basis , a reasonable time limit within which the individual decisions must be issued . the competent authority may take an individual decision on behalf of another national authority concerned , if the decision by that authority is not delivered within the time limit and if the delay cannot be adequately justified . the competent authority may overrule an individual decision of another national authority , if subsequent re - analysis reveals the decision is not sufficiently substantiated with regard to the underlying evidence presented by the authority concerned . the competent authority shall ensure that the relevant requirements under international and union legislation are respected and must duly justify its decision and make the decision and the justification , including the relevant evidence , available to the public .


### for projects likely to have significant adverse cross - border impacts in one or more neighbouring member states , where article 7 of directive 85 / 337 / eec and the espoo convention are applicable , the relevant information shall be made available to the competent authority of the neighbouring member state . the competent authority of the neighbouring member state shall indicate whether it wishes to participate in the relevant public consultation procedures . ### for projects likely to have significant adverse cross - border impacts in one or more neighbouring member states , where article 7 of directive 2001 / 42 / ec , article 7 of directive 85 / 337 / eec , or the espoo convention are applicable , the relevant information shall be made available to the competent authority of the neighbouring member state . the competent authority of the neighbouring member state shall indicate whether it wishes to participate in the relevant public consultation procedures .


### for electricity projects falling under the categories set out in point 1 of annex ii , each group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , national regulatory authorities , transmission system operators following their obligation to cooperate on a regional level in accordance with article 6 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec and article 12 of regulation no 714 / 2009 and project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in annex i , as well as the commission , the agency and the entso for electricity . ### for electricity projects falling under the categories set out in point 1 of annex ii , each group shall be composed of representatives of the member states , national regulatory authorities , transmission system operators following their obligation to cooperate on a regional level in accordance with article 6 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec and article 12 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , project promoters and other relevant stakeholders , including producers , distribution system operators , suppliers and environmental organisations and organisations representing consumers , concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in annex i , as well as the commission , the agency and the entso for electricity .


### for oil and carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the categories referred to in annex ii and , each group shall be composed of the representatives of the member states , project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in annex 1 and the commission . ### for oil transport projects falling under the categories referred to in annex ii and , each group shall be composed of the representatives of the member states , project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in annex 1 and the commission .


### each group shall consult the organisations representing relevant stakeholders , including producers , distribution system operators , suppliers , consumers , and , for the tasks set out in paragraph 2 of , organisations for environmental protection . the group may organise hearings or consultations , where relevant for the accomplishments of it tasks . ### each group shall consult the organisations representing relevant stakeholders , including producers , distribution system operators , suppliers , consumers , and organisations for environmental protection . the group shall organise hearings or consultations , where relevant for the accomplishments of it tasks . the group shall inform the public regularly and comprehensively about the state and result of its deliberations and organise a hearing or consultation before submission of its proposed list as referred to in article 3 .


### the commission should examine a citizens ' initiative and set out its conclusions and the actions it envisages to take in response to it , within a period of four months . ### the commission shall favourably examine a successful citizen ' s initiative and outline any intention to make use of its right of initiative in response to it , within a period of four months .


### within 12 months following the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall adopt technical specifications for the implementation of paragraph 4 , in accordance with the regulatory procedure laid down in article 19 . ### within the 12 months following the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall undertake in conjunction with the european data protection supervisor an evaluation enabling it to adopt , where necessary , technical specifications for the implementation of paragraph 4 , in accordance with the regulatory procedure laid down in article 19 . the evaluation shall be forwarded to parliament , together with the proposals .


### the competent authorities shall , within a period that shall not exceed three months , verify the statements of support provided on the basis of appropriate checks , and deliver to the organiser a certificate in accordance with the model set out in annex vii , certifying the number of valid statements of support for that member state . ### the competent authorities shall , within a period that shall not exceed three months , verify the statements of support provided on the basis of sample checks , and deliver to the organiser a certificate in accordance with the model set out in annex vii , certifying the number of valid statements of support for that member state . the percentage of invalid signatures in the sample will be deducted from the overall number of statements of support . a certificate will only be issued if the remaining number of statements of support exceeds one million .


### examine the citizens ' initiative and , within 4 months , set out in a communication its conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its reasons for doing so . ### favourably examine the citizens ' initiative and , within 4 months , set out in a communication its conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its reasons for doing so .


### the commission may adopt , by means of delegated acts in accordance with articles 16 , 17 and 18 , amendments to the annexes of this regulation . ### the commission may adopt , by means of delegated acts in accordance with articles 16 , 17 and 18 , amendments to all the annexes to this regulation apart from annexes ii and iii .


### the delegated act may be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission of their intention not to raise objections . ### the delegated act shall be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission of their intention not to raise objections .


### the commission shall inform the other member states thereof . ### the commission shall inform the other member states and the european parliament thereof .


### box 3 : name of signatory : first name* : ……family name* : 2 . address : street : postcode : city* : country* : 3 . e - mail address : 4 . date and place of birth* : date of birth : place and country : 5 . nationality* : 6 . personal identification number* : type of identification number / identity document : national identity card : passport : social security : member state , which issued the identification number / identity document* : 7 . i hereby certify that the information provided in this form is correct and that i have only supported this proposed citizens ' initiative once* . date and signature of the signatory* ♦ : ……… . . ### box 3 : name of signatory : first name* : ……family name* : 2 . address : street : postcode : city* : country* 3 . e - mail address or telephone number : 4 . date and place of birth* : 5 . nationality* : 6 . i hereby certify that the information provided in this form is correct and that i have only supported this proposed citizens ' initiative once* . date and signature of the signatory* ♦ : ……… . .


### the purpose of this regulation is to increase the free movement of biocidal products within the community . in order to remove as far as possible obstacles to trade in biocidal products stemming from the different levels of protection in the member states , harmonised rules should be laid down for the approval of active substances and the placing on the market and use of biocidal products , including the rules on the mutual recognition of authorisations and on parallel trade . ### the purpose of this regulation is first to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment from any harmful or unacceptable effects linked with the use of biocides and secondly to promote the internal market of low - risk biocidal products within the community . particular attention should be paid to the protection of vulnerable groups of the population , including pregnant women , infants and children . the precautionary principle should be applied and this regulation should ensure that industry demonstrates that substances or products produced or placed on the market do not have any harmful effect on human or animal health or any unacceptable effects on the environment .


### notwithstanding article 4 , active substances referred to in paragraph 2 shall be included in annex i only if at least one of the following conditions is met : ### notwithstanding article 4 , active substances referred to in paragraph 2 shall be included in annex i only if all of the following conditions are met :


### it has no unacceptable effects itself or as a result of its residues , directly or indirectly , on human or animal health ; ### it has no real or potential adverse effects itself or as a result of its metabolites and residues , directly or indirectly , on the health of humans , particularly of vulnerable groups , or animal health ;


### data shall be submitted to and evaluated by the competent authorities to assess whether the biocidal product does not cause unnecessary suffering in its effect on target vertebrates . this shall include an evaluation of the mechanism by which the effect is obtained and the observed effects on the behaviour and health of the target vertebrates ; where the intended effect is to kill the target vertebrate the time necessary to obtain the death of the target vertebrate and the conditions under which death occurs shall be evaluated . ### data shall be submitted to and evaluated by the competent authorities to assess whether the biocidal product does not cause unnecessary suffering and pain in its effect on target vertebrates . this shall include an evaluation of the mechanism by which the effect is obtained and the observed effects on the behaviour and health of the target vertebrates ; where the intended effect is to kill the target vertebrate the time necessary to obtain the death of the target vertebrate and the conditions under which death occurs shall be evaluated . these findings shall for each authorised biocidal product be made publicly available on the agency website .


### the competent authorities or the commission shall not authorise a biocidal product if the foreseeable concentration of the active substance or a substance of concern or of relevant metabolites , breakdown or reaction products to be expected in surface water or its sediments after use of the biocidal product under the proposed conditions of use : ### the competent authorities or the commission shall not authorise a biocidal product if the foreseeable concentration of the active substance or a substance of concern or of relevant metabolites , breakdown or reaction products to be expected in groundwater or surface water or its sediments after use of the biocidal product under the proposed conditions of use :


### make public a weekly report with the aggregate positions held by the different categories of traders for the different financial instruments traded on their platforms in accordance with paragraph 3 ; ### make public a daily report with the aggregate positions held by the different categories of traders for the different financial instruments traded on their platforms in accordance with paragraph 3 ;


### individual undertakings shall ensure that the vehicles which they operate are in a good roadworthy condition at all times . ### individual undertakings shall ensure that the vehicles which they operate are in a good roadworthy condition at all times . workers may only be declared liable where proof is provided showing that they were aware that the vehicle was defective .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably the right to life , human dignity , prohibition of torture and of inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment , right to liberty and security , non - refoulement , non - discrimination , the right to an effective remedy , the right to asylum and the rights of the child . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably the right to life , human dignity , prohibition of torture and of inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment , right to liberty and security , non - refoulement , non - discrimination , the right to an effective remedy and protection of personal data , the right to asylum and the rights of the child .


### however , under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at community level , member states still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures . where the security of supply of a member state is threatened , there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that member state may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market . recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk . to allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply , it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated response to supply crises , both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### however , under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at union level , member states still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures . to allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply , it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated response to supply crises , both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . however it is critical not to jeopardise the ability of member states to develop measures according to their specific characteristics .


### this regulation should enable natural gas undertakings and customers to rely on market mechanisms for as long as possible when coping with disruptions . it should also provide for emergency mechanisms to be used when markets are no longer able to deal adequately with a gas supply disruption . even in an emergency , market based instruments should be given priority to mitigate the effects of the supply disruption . ### this regulation should take into consideration the national characteristics of each member state in the field of gas and provide instruments which would be based on safeguarding consumer protection and would give priority to mitigating the effects of the supply disruption . however the member states will continue to be responsible for their security and will enjoy considerable flexibility in the choice of arrangements and instruments to ensure security of supply .


### the completion of the internal gas market and effective competition within that market offer the community the highest level of security of supply for all member states , provided that the market is allowed to work fully in case of disruption of supply affecting a part of the community , whatever the cause of the disruption . to this end , a comprehensive and effective common approach to security of supply is required , particularly through transparent and non - discriminatory policies compatible with the requirements of the market , avoiding market distortions and undermining of market responses to disruptions . ### the internal gas market offers the community the highest level of security of supply for all member states , provided that the market is allowed to work fully , and safeguards consumers’ interests in case of disruption of supply affecting a part of the community , whatever the cause of the disruption . to this end , a comprehensive and effective common approach to security of supply is required , particularly through transparent and non - discriminatory policies compatible with the needs and the protection of consumers through controls on prices which , in periods of crisis , tend to increase very sharply owing to reduced supply and increased demand .


### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the community . the commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the community and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role . ### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the union , the commission could undertake to deploy an advisory force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within the union in consultation with and after the permission of the member state concerned and , outside the union in consultation with and after the permission of the third countries involved .


### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by always taking the benefit of consumers as a criterion and providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response with transparent procedures at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply .


### security of gas supply is a task of the natural gas undertakings , competent authorities of the member states , the industrial gas customers , and the commission within their respective areas of responsibility . it requires a high degree of cooperation between them . ### security of gas supply is a task primarily of the member states and the competent authorities of the member states . security of gas supply is also a task of the natural gas undertakings and the industrial gas customers within their respective areas of responsibility . it requires a high degree of cooperation between them .


### within six months after the notification of the plans by the competent authorities , the commission shall assess the plans of all member states . the commission shall consult entso - g , acer , the gas coordination group and other concerned stakeholders on those plans . where the commission considers that a plan is not effective to mitigate the risks as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the plans of other member states , or that it does not comply with the provisions of this regulation or other provisions of community law , it shall require the revision of the plan . ### within six months after the notification of the plans by the competent authorities , the commission shall assess the plans of all member states . the commission shall consult entso - g , acer , the gas coordination group and other concerned stakeholders on those plans . where the commission considers that a plan is not effective to mitigate the risks as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the plans of other member states , or that it does not comply with the provisions of this regulation or other provisions of community law , it shall require the revision of the plan . however , member states must have the final say .


### define the role and responsibilities of the competent authority ; ### suggest a definition of the role and responsibilities of the competent authority . however member states will continue to supervise their security of supply and will continue to have the right to choose arrangements and instruments to ensure their security of supply ;


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission , after consulting the gas coordination group , may declare a union emergency at the request of at least two competent authorities in the affected region or when the union loses more than 10 % of its daily gas import from third countries as compared to planned import volumes as estimated by entso - g . after consulting the gas coordination group , it shall declare a union emergency where more than two competent authorities have declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a union emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### in a community emergency , the commission shall coordinate the actions of the competent authorities . in particular the commission shall ensure the exchange of information , ensure the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at member state and regional level in relation to the community level , and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries . the commission may convene a crisis management group composed in particular of representatives of the industry and the member states concerned by the emergency . ### in a union emergency , the commission shall coordinate the actions of the competent authorities , without undermining the right of member states to be responsible for their security of supply . in particular the commission shall encourage the exchange of information , the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at member state and regional level in relation to the union level , and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , in consultation with them .


### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning the security of supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of the competent authorities , acer , entso - g and representative bodies of the industry concerned and relevant customers . the commission shall decide on the composition of the group ensuring its representativity and shall chair the group . the group shall establish its rules of procedure . ### a gas coordination group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning the security of supply . the group shall be composed of representatives of all the member states , acer , entso - g and representative bodies of the industry concerned and relevant customers . it shall be ensured that all member states are represented .


### so that the retail investor is able to take an informed investment decision , persons selling investment products should be required to provide the key information document in good time before any transaction is concluded . this requirement should generally apply irrespective of where or how the transaction takes place . persons selling include both distributors and the investment product manufacturer themselves where they choose to sell the product directly to retail investors . to ensure necessary flexibility and proportionality , retail investors who wish to conclude a transaction using a means of distance communication should be able to receive the key information document after the conclusion of the transaction . even in this case the key information document would be useful for the investor , for instance to allow the investor to compare the product purchased with that described in the key information document . this regulation is without prejudice to the directive 2002 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and the council . ### so that the retail investor is able to take an informed investment decision , persons selling investment products should be required to provide the key information document in good time before any transaction is concluded . this requirement should apply irrespective of where or how the transaction takes place . persons selling include both distributors and the investment product manufacturer themselves where they choose to sell the product directly to retail investors . this regulation is without prejudice to the directive 2002 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and the council .


### the investment product manufacturer shall draw up a key information document in accordance with the requirements laid down in this regulation for each investment product it produces and shall publish the document on a website of its choice before the investment product can be sold to retail investors . ### the investment product manufacturer shall draw up a key information document in accordance with the requirements laid down in this regulation and the specimen contained in the annex for each investment product it produces and shall publish the document on a website of its choice and centrally on a website to be created by the ecb and the relevant national supervisory authority before the investment product can be sold to retail investors .


### the key information document shall be a stand - alone document , clearly separate from marketing materials . ### the key information document shall be a stand - alone document , clearly separate from marketing materials , and shall not contain any product advertisements .


### this document provides you with key information about this investment product . it is not marketing material . the information is required by law to help you understand the nature of this investment product and the risks of investing in it . you are advised to read it so that you can take an informed decision about whether to invest . ### this document provides you with key information about this investment product and the fee paid to your intermediary . it is not marketing material . the information is required by law to help you understand the nature of this investment product and the risks of investing in it . you are advised to read it so that you can take an informed decision about whether to invest .


### under a section titled ' what are the risks and what might i get back ? ' , the risk and reward profile of the investment product , including a summary indicator of this profile and warnings in relation to any specific risks that may not be fully reflected in the summary indicator ; ### under a section titled ' what are the risks and what might i get back ? ' , the risk and reward profile of the investment product , including a summary indicator of this profile and warnings in relation to any specific risks that may not be fully reflected in the summary indicator ; the description of the risks should be clear and easy to understand ;


### for pension products , under a section titled ' what might i get when i retire ? ' , projections of possible future outcomes . ### for pension products , under a section titled ' what might i get when i retire ? ' , projections of possible future outcomes , clearly subdivided into various development scenarios , including the worst - case scenario .


### a person selling an investment product to retail investors shall provide them with the key information document in good time before the conclusion of a transaction relating to the investment product . ### a person selling an investment product to retail investors shall provide them with the key information document in good time before the conclusion of a transaction relating to the investment product and shall keep a record thereof , whereby the burden of proof shall rest with the investment product manufacturer .


### the person selling an investment product shall provide the key information document to the retail investor in one of the following media : ### the person selling an investment product shall provide the key information document to the retail investor in one of the following media that are accessible for the retail investor concerned :


### support to be provided to neighbouring developing countries within the framework established by the european neighbourhood policy should be coherent with the objectives and principles of the union’s external policies and in particular its development policy , including the ‘ joint statement on a european development policy : the european consensus’ , adopted by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament and the commission , on 22 december 2005 . ### support to be provided to neighbouring developing countries within the framework established by the european neighbourhood policy should be coherent with the objectives and principles of the union’s external policies and in particular its development policy , including the ‘ joint statement on a european development policy : the european consensus’ , adopted by the council and the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council , the european parliament and the commission , on 22 december 2005 , as well as with the conclusions of 20 november 2008 of the council and of the representatives of the governments of the member states on the promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in the external relations of the union and its member states .


### while regulation no … / … of the european parliament and of the council of … . establishes common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action , delegated powers to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty of the functioning of the european union should be conferred to the commission for adopting the specific implementing measures required for the cross - border cooperation mechanisms established in title iii of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should further ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### while regulation no … / … of the european parliament and of the council of … . establishes common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union ' s instruments for external action , delegated powers to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be conferred to the commission for adopting the specific implementing measures required for the cross - border cooperation mechanisms established in title iii of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert and civil society level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should further ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners ; ### promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms , cultural diversity , the rule of law , principles of equality , establishing deep and sustainable democracy , promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners ;


### promoting confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts ; ### promoting confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts in particular by contributing to respect for freedom of association ;


### union support under this regulation shall in principle be co - financed by the partner countries through public funds , contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources . the same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the russian federation , particularly with regard to programmes referred to in article 6 . co - financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society and non - state actors , without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the financial regulation . ### union support under this regulation shall in principle be co - financed by the partner countries , in accordance with the rules of good governance and transparently , through public funds , contributions from the beneficiaries or other sources . the same principle shall be applicable to the cooperation with the russian federation , particularly with regard to programmes referred to in article 6 . co - financing requirements may be waived in duly justified cases and when this is necessary to support the development of civil society and non - state actors , without prejudice to compliance with the other conditions set out in the financial regulation .


### for the purposes of this regulation , a ‘ regional natural disaster’ shall mean any natural disaster resulting , in a region of a member state or a country involved in accession negotiations with the union at nuts 2 level , in direct damage in excess of 1 , 5 % of the region ' s gross domestic product . where the disaster concerns several regions at nuts 2 level , the threshold shall be applied to the weighted average gdp of those regions . ### for the purposes of this regulation , a ‘ regional natural disaster’ shall mean any natural disaster resulting in direct damage in excess of 1% of gdp in a region at nuts 2 level , or in several neighbouring nuts 3 level regions that together constitute a territory corresponding to the minimum criteria for nuts 2 level , of a member state or a country involved in accession negotiations with the union at nuts 2 level ; in certain cases the gdp criterion may be weighted by using an indicator that reflects the actual socio - economic situation of the territory affected before and after the disaster occurred , as envisaged in the common provisions regulation . where the disaster concerns several regions at nuts 2 or nuts 3 level , the threshold shall be applied to the weighted average gdp of those regions .


### in performing its tasks , the esrb shall seek , where appropriate , the advice of relevant private sector stakeholders . ### in performing its tasks , the esrb shall seek the advice of relevant stakeholders , including , at least , the stakeholders in the esa stakeholder groups .


### consent should be given explicitly by any appropriate method enabling a freely given specific and informed indication of the data subject ' s wishes , either by a statement or by a clear affirmative action by the data subject , ensuring that individuals are aware that they give their consent to the processing of personal data , including by ticking a box when visiting an internet website or by any other statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject ' s acceptance of the proposed processing of their personal data . silence or inactivity should therefore not constitute consent . consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes . if the data subject ' s consent is to be given following an electronic request , the request must be clear , concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided . ### consent should be given explicitly by any appropriate method enabling a freely given specific and informed indication of the adult data subject ' s wishes , as specifically described in the new york convention , either by a statement or by a clear affirmative action by the data subject , ensuring that individuals are aware that they give their consent to the processing of personal data , including by ticking a box when visiting an internet website or by any other statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject ' s acceptance of the proposed processing of their personal data . silence or inactivity should therefore not constitute consent . consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes . if the data subject ' s consent is to be given following an electronic request , the request must be clear , concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided .


### the council of the european union called on 12 may 2009 for a strategic framework for european cooperation in education and training setting up four strategic objectives with a view to responding to the challenges that remain in creating a knowledge - based europe and making lifelong learning a reality for all . ### the council of the european union called on 12 may 2009 for a strategic framework for european cooperation in education and training setting up four strategic objectives with a view to responding to the challenges that remain in creating a knowledge - based europe and making lifelong learning a reality for all . these objectives will only be attained if the adequate level of funding is made available .


### the completion of the single market for electronic communications also requires the removal of barriers for end - users to have access to electronic communications services across the union . public authorities should therefore not raise or maintain obstacles to the cross - border purchase of such services . providers of electronic communications to the public should not deny or restrict access or discriminate against end - users on the basis of their nationality or member state of residence . differentiation should , however , be possible on the basis of objectively justifiable differences in costs , risks and market conditions such as demand variations and pricing by competitors . ### the completion of the single market for electronic communications also requires the removal of barriers for end - users to have access to electronic communications services across the union . public authorities must therefore not raise or maintain obstacles to the cross - border purchase of such services . providers of electronic communications to the public must not deny or restrict access or discriminate against end - users on the basis of their nationality or member state of residence . differentiation should , however , be possible on the basis of objectively justifiable differences in costs , risks and market conditions such as demand variations and pricing by competitors .


### to favour investment and innovation in new and enhanced high - capacity infrastructures which reach throughout the union and which can cater for evolving end - user demand ; ### to favour investment and innovation in new and enhanced high - capacity infrastructures which reach throughout the union and which can cater for evolving end - user demand , in particular in less densely populated , outlying and outermost regions ;


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 207 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 207 and article 349 thereof ,


### safeguard measures should be considered only if the product in question is imported into the union in such increased quantities , in absolute terms or relative to union production , and under such conditions as to cause , or threaten to cause , serious injury to union producers of like or directly competitive products as laid down in article 48 of the agreement . ### safeguard measures should be considered only if the product in question is imported into the union in such increased quantities , in absolute terms or relative to union production , and under such conditions as to cause , or threaten to cause , serious injury to union producers of like or directly competitive products as laid down in article 48 of the agreement . pursuant to article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and with regard to the products and economic sectors of the outermost regions , safeguard measures should be introduced as soon as imports into the union of the product in question cause or threaten to cause injury to producers of like or directly competitive products in the outermost regions of the union .


### safeguard measures should take one of the forms referred to in article 50 of the agreement . ### safeguard measures should take one of the forms referred to in article 50 of the agreement . specific safeguard measures should be provided for when there is a threat to the products or economic sectors of the outermost regions , pursuant to article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .