### if a restriction is imposed pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2 , the data subject shall be informed , in accordance with union law , of the principal reasons on which the application of the restriction is based and of his or her right to lodge a complaint with the european data protection supervisor . ### if a restriction is imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 , the data subject shall be informed , in accordance with union law , of the principal reasons on which the application of the restriction is based and of his or her right to lodge a complaint with the european data protection supervisor .


### if a restriction imposed pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2 is relied upon to deny access to the data subject , the european data protection supervisor shall , when investigating the complaint , only inform him or her of whether the data have been processed correctly and , if not , whether any necessary corrections have been made . ### if a restriction imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 is relied upon to deny access to the data subject , the european data protection supervisor shall , when investigating the complaint , only inform him or her of whether the data have been processed correctly and , if not , whether any necessary corrections have been made .


### provision of the information referred to in paragraphs 6 and 7 and in article 46 may be deferred , omitted or denied if it would cancel the effect of the restriction imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 or 2 . ### provision of the information referred to in paragraphs 6 and 7 and in article 46 may be deferred , omitted or denied if it would cancel the effect of the restriction imposed pursuant to paragraph 1 .


### the list drawn up by the commission from which the european data protection supervisor shall be chosen shall be made up of persons whose independence is beyond doubt and who are acknowledged as having the experience and skills required to perform the duties of european data protection supervisor , for example because they belong or have belonged to the supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 . ### the list drawn up jointly by the european parliament , the council and the commission from which the european data protection supervisor shall be chosen shall be made up of persons whose independence is beyond doubt and who are acknowledged as having expert knowledge in data protection as well as the experience and skills required to perform the duties of european data protection supervisor , for example because they belong or have belonged to the supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 .


### the tariffs applicable to low volume senders of cross - border parcels and other postal items , particularly small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals , are still relatively high . this has a direct negative impact on users seeking cross - border parcel delivery services , especially in the context of e - commerce . ### the tariffs applicable to low volume senders of cross - border parcels , particularly small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals , are in some cases still relatively high . users still report quality of service issues when sending , receiving or returning cross - border parcels and , very specially , severe problems related to consumer protection and enterprise liability in the occurrence of loss or damage of the cross - border parcel . this has a direct negative impact on users seeking cross - border parcel delivery services . further improvements in interoperability , efficiency and environmental footprint reduction are equally needed .


### an estimated 80 % of addressed postal items generated by e - commerce today weigh less than two kilograms , and are often processed in the letter - post mail stream . it is important that those postal items are subject to this regulation , notably to the requirements on transparency of tariffs and the assessment of their affordability . ### an estimated 80 % of addressed items generated by e - commerce today weigh less than two kilograms and are often processed in the letter - post mail stream . there is little information on the average weight of parcels delivered by other means and operators . it is important that those items are subject to this regulation , notably to the requirements on transparency of tariffs and the assessment of unreasonable high prices .


### as markets for parcel delivery services are changing fast , the commission should re - assess the efficiency and effectiveness of this regulation and submit a regular report to the european parliament and the council . that report should be accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for review to the european parliament and the council . ### as markets for parcel delivery services are changing fast , the commission should re - assess the efficiency and effectiveness of this regulation and submit a regular report to the european parliament and the council . that report should be accompanied , where appropriate , by legislative proposals for review to the european parliament and the council . that report should be produced following consultation with all appropriate stakeholders and users , also including the european social dialogue committee for the postal sector .


### the annual turnover in parcel delivery services for the previous calendar year in the member state in which the provider is established , broken down in parcel delivery services relating to national , incoming and outgoing cross - border postal items ; ### the annual turnover in parcel delivery services for the previous calendar year in the member state or member states in which the provider is established , broken down in parcel delivery services relating to national , incoming and outgoing cross - border postal items ;


### the number of postal items other than items of correspondence and not exceeding 31 , 5 kg handled in the member state in which the provider is established in the previous calendar year , broken down into national , incoming and outgoing cross - border postal items . ### the number of parcels handled over the previous calendar year in the member state or member states in which the service provider is established , broken down into domestic , incoming and outgoing cross - border parcels .


### the 2017 commission report on the mission and organisation of the esrb5 concludes that , while the esrb is generally well - functioning , improvements on certain specific points are necessary . __________________ 5 commission staff working document , effect analysis , amendments to esrb regulation , com 538 final . ### the 2017 commission report on the mission and organisation of the esrb5 concludes that , while the esrb is generally well - functioning , improvements on certain specific points are necessary . in this sense , macro - prudential supervision and the european systemic risk board will continue to be fallible and ineffective in preventing financial crises until substantive measures are adopted , such as the taxation of capital movements , the end of the derivatives market , the separation of commercial from investment banking and the imposition of public control over the banking and financial system . __________________ 5 commission staff working document , effect analysis , amendments to esrb regulation , com 538 final .


### the 2017 commission report on the mission and organisation of the esrb5 concludes that , while the esrb is generally well - functioning , improvements on certain specific points are necessary . _________________ 5 commission staff working document , effect analysis , amendments to esrb regulation , com . ### the 2017 commission report on the mission and organisation of the esrb5 concludes that , while the esrb is generally well - functioning , improvements on certain specific points are necessary , especially since the recent institutional changes relating to the banking union , coupled with efforts to achieve a capital markets union , have effectively altered the esrb operating framework since the time of its inception . as a result , the esrb should be changed accordingly in order to ensure the efficiency of the macro - prudential policies . _________________ 5 commission staff working document , effect analysis , amendments to esrb regulation , com .


### the ecb president has chaired the esrb for the first 5 years of its existence , after which the ecb president has continued to chair the esrb on an interim basis . during that period , the ecb president has conferred authority and credibility to the esrb and ensured that the esrb can effectively build and rely on the expertise of the ecb in the area of financial stability . it is therefore appropriate that the ecb president chairs the esrb on a permanent basis . ### the ecb president has chaired the esrb for the first 5 years of its existence , after which the ecb president has continued to chair the esrb on an interim basis . close cooperation between the ecb and the esrb and the development of information flows are necessary in order to improve the esrb’s ability to effectively identify , analyse and monitor union - wide systemic risks .


### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner . ### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , relevant experts and social partners , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner . for the sake of increased efficiency , the results of those consultations should be fully taken into account .


### the esrb shall be responsible for the macro - prudential oversight of the financial system within the union in order to contribute to the prevention or mitigation of systemic risks to financial stability in the union that arise from developments within the financial system and taking into account macroeconomic developments , so as to avoid periods of widespread financial distress . it shall contribute to the smooth functioning of the internal market and thereby ensure a sustainable contribution of the financial sector to economic growth . ### in article 3 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : “1 . the esrb shall be responsible for the macro - prudential oversight of the financial system within the union in order to contribute to the prevention or mitigation of systemic risks to financial stability in the union that arise from developments within the financial system and taking into account macroeconomic developments , so as to avoid periods of widespread financial distress . it shall contribute to the smooth functioning of the internal market and thereby ensure a sustainable contribution of the financial sector to economic growth and contribute to the achievement of the aims of article 3 of the treaty of the european union . '


### when giving directions to the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 4 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010 , the esrb chair and the steering committee may in particular address the following : ### when giving directions to the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 4 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010 , the esrb chair and the steering committee may in particular address in a transparent manner the following :


### “5 . where appropriate , the advisory scientific committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ” ### “5 . where appropriate , the advisory scientific committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders and relevant experts at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ”


### “4a . where appropriate , the advisory technical committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ” ### “4a . where appropriate , the advisory technical committee shall organise consultations with stakeholders and relevant experts at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner , while taking into account the requirement of confidentiality . ”


### “if a recommendation referred to in article 3 is addressed to the commission , to one or more member states , to one or more esas , or to one or more national competent authorities , the addressees shall communicate to the european parliament , the council and to the esrb the actions undertaken in response to the recommendation and shall substantiate any inaction . where relevant , the esrb shall , subject to strict rules of confidentiality , inform the esas of the answers received without delay . ” ; ### “if a recommendation referred to in article 3 is addressed to the commission , to one or more member states , to one or more esas , or to one or more national competent authorities , the addressees shall communicate , in sufficient detail and without delay , to the european parliament , the council and to the esrb the actions undertaken in response to the recommendation and shall substantiate adequately and in detail any inaction . where relevant , the esrb shall , subject to strict rules of confidentiality , inform the esas in sufficient detail of the answers received without delay . the rule of law , fundamental rights , as well as the principle of state sovereignty , shall be respected in full . ” ;


### if the esrb decides that its recommendation has not been followed or that the addressees have failed to provide adequate justification for their inaction , the esrb shall , without delay and subject to strict rules of confidentiality , inform the addressees , the european parliament , the council and the relevant esas thereof . ” ; ### if the esrb decides that its recommendation has not been followed or that the addressees have failed to provide adequate justification for their inaction , the esrb shall , without delay and subject to strict rules of confidentiality , inform the addressees , the european parliament , the commission , the council and the relevant esas thereof . ” ;


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


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably , the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning as well as facilitating cross - border business of institutions for occupational retirement provision and businesses . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles . ### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably where the elderly are concerned , in that it recognises and respects their rights to lead a life of dignity and independence and to participate in social and cultural life , as well as respecting the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles .


### in the context of the europe 2020 strategy21 and the strengthening of economic governance , social indicators play an essential role in informing and supporting the union ' s key priorities for growth and job creation , the reduction of poverty and social exclusion , skills , mobility and the digital economy . in particular , social indicators must provide a sound statistical basis for developing and monitoring the policies introduced by the union to address those priorities . __________________ 21 communication from the commission - europe 2020 a strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth com 2020 of 3 march 2010 . ### in the context of the europe 2020 strategy21 and the strengthening of economic governance , social indicators play an essential role in informing and supporting the union ' s key priorities for growth and job creation , gender equality , the reduction of poverty and social exclusion , skills , mobility and the digital economy . in particular , social indicators must provide a sound statistical basis for developing and monitoring the policies introduced by the union to address those priorities . __________________ 21 communication from the commission - europe 2020 a strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth com 2020 of 3 march 2010 .


### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results . ### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results ; however , at no stage should the consideration of users’ needs and member states’ resources reduce the quality , reliability , efficiency , or independence of the data and statistics collected .


### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results . ### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results . to achieve data of high quality , due consideration should be given to the reference manual ' developing gender statistics : a practical tool” , prepared by the unece task force on gender statistics training for statisticians with contributions from various experts1a . __________________ 1a http : / / www . unece . org / fileadmin / dam / stats / publications / developing_gender_statistics . pdf


### regulation no 223 / 2009 includes rules on the transmission of data from the member states , including the transmission of confidential data . measures taken in accordance with this regulation should ensure that confidential data is protected and that no unlawful disclosure or non - statistical use of data occurs during the production and dissemination of european statistics . ### regulation no 223 / 2009 includes rules on the transmission of data from the member states , including the transmission of confidential data . measures taken in accordance with this regulation should ensure that confidential data is protected and that no unlawful disclosure or non - statistical use of data occurs during the production and dissemination of european statistics , in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 .


### ' pre - checked data or microdata ' means data or microdata verified by the member states , on the basis of agreed common validation rules ; ### ' pre - checked data or microdata ' means data or microdata verified by the member states , on the basis of agreed common validation rules while complying with regulation 2016 / 679 ;


### health : status and disability , care and determinants , ### health : access , availability and use , status and disability , care and determinants ,


### technical standards shall be put in place to facilitate the exchange and sharing of information between the commission and the member states , in particular for the purpose of supporting quality management and process documentation related to the statistics covered by this regulation . ### technical standards shall be put in place to facilitate the exchange and sharing of information between the member states and the commission , in particular for the purpose of supporting quality management and process documentation related to the statistics covered by this regulation .


### administrative records and any other sources , methods or innovative approaches in so far as they allow for the production of data that are comparable and compliant with the applicable specific requirements laid down by this regulation . ### administrative records and any other sources , methods or innovative approaches in so far as they allow for the production of data that are comparable and compliant with the applicable specific requirements laid down by this regulation and comply with regulation 2016 / 679 .


### member states shall take the measures necessary to ensure the quality of the data and metadata transmitted . ### member states shall take the measures necessary to ensure the quality of the data and metadata transmitted is of the highest quality .


### if applying this regulation , or the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , in a member state ' s national statistical system would necessitate major adaptations , the commission may grant , by means of implementing acts , a derogation for up to three years . a derogation may only be granted if it will not compromise the comparability of member states ' data relating to headline indicators , or hamper the calculation of the required timely and representative european aggregates . ### if applying this regulation , or the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , in a member state ' s national statistical system would necessitate adaptations , the commission may grant , by means of delegated acts , derogations ranging from one to three years depending on the scale of the adaptations . a derogation may only be granted if it will not compromise the comparability of member states ' data relating to headline indicators , or hamper the calculation of the required timely and representative european aggregates .


### where a derogation is still justified at the end of the period for which it was granted , the commission may grant a subsequent derogation for a maximum period of three years , by means of implementing acts . ### where a derogation is still justified at the end of the period for which it was granted , the commission may grant a subsequent derogation ranging from one year to a maximum period of two years , depending on the reasons as to why the original derogated timeframe was not sufficient , by means of delegated acts .


### the objectives of the cfp are , amongst others , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . ### the objectives of the cfp are , amongst others , to ensure that fishing activities be environmentally and socio - economically sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management , and to ensure a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , including the artisanal and small - scale fisheries sector , as laid down in article 4 of the cfp regulation .


### where scientific advice shows that recreational fisheries have a significant impact on the fishing mortality of the stocks concerned , the council should take them into account . to that effect , the council may set fishing opportunities through the effort regime for commercial catches which takes into account the volume of recreational catches and / or to adopt other measures restricting recreational fisheries . ### where scientific advice shows that recreational fisheries have a significant impact on the fishing mortality of the stocks concerned , the council should take them into account . to that effect , the council may set fishing opportunities through the effort regime for commercial catches which takes into account the volume of recreational catches and / or to adopt other measures restricting recreational fisheries , keeping in mind that such measures should never be to the detriment of professional fishing activities .


### where the best available scientific advice shows that the fishing effort regime is not sufficient to meet the objectives or targets set out in articles 3 and 4 , the council shall adopt complementary management measures based on total allowable catches . ### where the best available scientific advice shows that the fishing effort regime is not sufficient to meet the objectives or targets set out in articles 3 and 4 , the council shall adopt complementary management measures based on total allowable catches which shall not affect artisanal and small - scale fisheries .


### data on third - country nationals in respect of whom an alert has been issued for the purposes of refusing entry and stay shall be entered in sis on the basis of a national alert resulting from a decision taken by the competent administrative or judicial authorities in accordance with the rules of procedure laid down by national law taken on the basis of an individual assessment . appeals against those decisions shall be made in accordance with national law . ### data on third - country nationals in respect of whom an alert has been issued for the purposes of refusing entry and stay shall be entered in sis on the basis of a national alert resulting from a decision taken by the competent administrative or judicial authorities in accordance with the rules of procedure laid down by national law taken on the basis of an individual assessment . in full respect of regulation 2016 / 679 , effective remedies and appeals against those decisions , as well as the right to access their personal data and to erase , complete or ratify them , shall be guaranteed , including for third country nationals not present on eu territory


### the right of data subjects to have access to data relating to them entered in sis and to have such data rectified or erased shall be exercised in accordance with the law of the member state before which they invoke that right . ### the right of data subjects to have access to data relating to them entered in sis and to have such data rectified or erased shall be exercised in accordance with the law of the member state before which they invoke that right , regardless if the data subject is on eu territory .


### any person may bring an action before the courts or the authority competent under the law of any member state to access , rectify , delete or erase information or to obtain compensation in connection with an alert relating to him . ### any person may bring an action before the courts or the authority competent under the law of any member state to access , rectify , delete or erase information or to obtain compensation in connection with an alert relating to him or her , regardless of being present or not on eu territory when taking such action


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down the legal framework of the european solidarity corps and amending regulations no 1288 / 2013 , no 1293 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1305 / 2013 , no 1306 / 2013 and decision no 1313 / 2013 / eu ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council laying down the legal framework of the european voluntary service + and amending regulation no 1288 / 2013


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is founded on common values and one of its aims is to promote solidarity among its citizens , its member states and between generations . these common values and aims should guide its actions and pave the way to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities as volunteers , which would bring positive effects to society while also enabling them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic development . these activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers .


### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . voluntary activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen as a substitute for it . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that fall within the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering placements . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering placements under the european solidarity corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 . ### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a formal and non - formal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and active citizenship . however , given the cross - sectorial nature of solidarity - related activities , the different status of entities and non - profit organisations potentially involved into these activities , as well as the socio - economic significance of the solidarity sector in the union , provisions should be included in this regulation to ensure that voluntary activities do not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen or effectively deployed as a substitute for it . for this reason , solidarity projects in the form of volunteering under this regulation should be offered exclusively by public authorities or by participating organisations in the non - profit sector , foundations and social enterprises . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service + should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering projects . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service + should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' 20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering project and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society . the european voluntary service + should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity to the benefit of local communities . these projects should be an opportunity to develop innovative solutions and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities as volunteers in associations , ngos , youth organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors as well as for social enterprises and the setting up of their own associations .


### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . ### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the projects and other opportunities offered under the european voluntary service + , in particular by offering , language support , insurance , administrative support to volunteers as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their volunteering experience . this support should be created and provided in collaboration with youth organisations and other non - profit organisations in order to tap into their expertise on the field .


### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### to ensure the impact of european voluntary service + project on the personal , educational , social , civic development of the volunteer , the knowledge , skills and competences should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning 22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european voluntary service + portal should be developed and continuously updated in order to ensure easy access to the european voluntary service + and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and non - profit organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , language support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future .


### an entity willing to apply for funding to offer placements under the european solidarity corps should have first received a quality label as a precondition . this requirement should not apply to natural persons seeking financial support on behalf of an informal group of european solidarity corps participants for their solidarity projects . ### an non - profit entity or volunteer or groups of volunteers willing to apply for funding to offer projects under the european voluntary service + should have first received a quality label or a certificate as a precondition and should be accompanied by simplified application procedures and open deadlines .


### in compliance with regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the european union26 , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the european solidarity corps , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure . __________________ 26 regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 , oj l 298 , 26 . 10 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### in compliance with regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the european union26 , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the european voluntary service + , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by delegated acts in accordance with the examination procedure . __________________ 26 regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union and repealing council regulation no 1605 / 2002 , oj l 298 , 26 . 10 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### “participant” means a young person who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation ; ### “volunteer” means a person who has registered in the european voluntary service + portal , carries out activities benefiting society , of their own free will ; these activities are undertaken for a non - profit cause , benefiting the personal development of the volunteer , who commits their time and energy for the general good without financial reward ; the volunteer takes part in a solidarity activity under the european voluntary service + offered by a participating non - profit organisation certified by means of the quality label ; the volunteer is reimbursed of expenses directly related to his activity ;


### “volunteering teams’ placements” means placements allowing teams of european solidarity corps participants from different participating countries to volunteer together for a common objective , by carrying out manual or intellectual tasks , on a worthwhile community service project for a period between two weeks and two months ; ### “volunteering teams’ projects” means projects allowing teams of european voluntary service + volunteers from different participating countries to volunteer together for a common objective , by carrying out manual or intellectual tasks , on a worthwhile community service project , in collaboration with public authorities , non - profit organisations , foundations and social enterprises for a period between two weeks and two months ;


### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ; ### “solidarity network project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european voluntary service + volunteers or participating non - profit organisations , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ;


### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . ### ' european voluntary service + portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european voluntary service + volunteers and participating non - profit organisations , including providing information about the european voluntary service + , registering participants , searching for participants for projects , advertising and searching for projects , or potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for projects , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european voluntary service + .


### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating non - profit organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic development including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers ;


### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes . ### the commission , the member states and other participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth , without prejudice to the legislative powers of sub - state authorities , on the one hand , and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes .


### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools . ### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal , including participants’ field reports , and other relevant online services , primarily to disseminate the aims of this regulation and publicise its accessibility , as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools .


### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european voluntary service + shall register in the european voluntary service + portal . however , at the moment of commencing a project , a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . such specific measures shall take into account and be based on the measures and best practices developed under the current programme erasmus + .


### when implementing this regulation , the commission and the participating countries shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion , in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people . ### when implementing this regulation , the commission and the participating countries shall ensure that specific and effective measures are taken to promote and guarantee social inclusion and equal access conditions , in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people . such specific measures shall take into account and be based on the measures and best practices developed under the current programme erasmus + .


### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . ### any public or private non - profit entity which carries out an activity of general interest , established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european voluntary service + . in the case of the activities referred to in article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the non - profit participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european voluntary service + . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants .


### at the latest six months after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation . ### at the latest one month after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation . the commission shall take into account the monitoring and evaluation criteria used in the programme erasmus + .


### in 2020 the commission shall publish a report taking stock of the progress made towards achieving its results , including the target of offering 100 000 young people opportunities under the european solidarity corps by 2020 and of article 7 ) . ### in 2020 the commission shall publish a report taking stock of the progress made towards achieving its results , including the target of offering 100 000 young people opportunities under the european voluntary service + by 2020 ( covering all the projects referred to in article 7 .


### in order to implement this regulation , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 25a concerning the adoption of work programmes . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable .


### in relation to the exercise of that responsibility , the provisions of chapters ii and iv and articles 120 and 121 , as well as the applicable provisions of the national law of the member state to which the responsibility is transferred shall apply . ### in relation to the exercise of that responsibility , the provisions of chapters ii and iv and articles 120 and 121 , as well as the applicable provisions of the national law of the member state to which the responsibility is transferred shall apply . the national law of the state that the responsibility has transferred from shall continue to apply in respect of any criminal proceedings against any organisation , operator , personnel , aircraft , flight simulation training devices or aerodromes .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### the agency shall determine , in consultation with the member states concerned , whether it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , and if it is best placed to exercise such responsibilities in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof . if the agency determines that it should take on this responsibility it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised .


### the agency shall assist the member states and the commission in identifying key research themes in the field of civil aviation to contribute to ensuring consistency and coordination between publicly funded research and development and policies falling within the scope of this regulation . ### the agency shall assist the commission to recognize the priority research themes in order to contribute to the continuous progress of aviation safety and security and to facilitate the free movement of goods and persons and improving the competitiveness of the union ' s aviation industry . in addition , the agency shall assist the member states and the commission in identifying key research themes in the field of civil aviation to contribute to ensuring consistency and coordination between publicly funded research and development and policies falling within the scope of this regulation .


### the agency shall , upon request , provide technical assistance to the commission , where the agency has the relevant expertise , in the implementation of the single european sky , in particular by : ### the agency shall , upon request , and within its field of competence provide technical assistance to the commission , where the agency has the relevant expertise , in the implementation of the single european sky , in particular by :


### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , , and . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body . ### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , including trade union and civil society representatives , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields covered by the regulation . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body .


### preparing an action plan following up conclusions of internal or external audit reports and evaluations , as well as investigations by olaf , and reporting on progress twice a year to the commission and regularly to the management board and the executive board ; ### preparing an action plan following up conclusions of internal or external audit reports and evaluations , as well as investigations by olaf , and reporting on progress twice a year to the commission and regularly to the management board ;


### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve stakeholders , including the eu social partners . ### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve eu social partners and other relevant stakeholders and consult them in the assessment of the possible social impact of those measures .


### not later than [ five years after the date referred to in article 127 &#8211 ; op please insert the exact date ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall commission an evaluation in compliance with the commission guidelines to assess the agency ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . ### not later than [ five years after the date referred to in article 127 &#8211 ; op please insert the exact date ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall commission an evaluation in compliance with the commission guidelines to assess the agency ' s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate and tasks . it shall also assess the impact of this regulation , the agency and its working practices in establishing a high level of civil aviation safety . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of the agency , and the financial implications of any such modification . the evaluation shall take into account the views of stakeholders at both european and national level .


### the operator must use only suitably qualified and trained personnel and implement and maintain training and checking programmes for the crew members and other relevant personnel ; ### the operator must use only suitably qualified and trained personnel and implement and maintain training and checking programmes for the crew members and other relevant personnel ; the operator must provide crew members with the training and checking necessary to ensure the currency of their licenses and to obtain and maintain the license ratings and the experience needed to operate the aircraft in which they perform their duties . without prejudice to proportionate systems to ensure the operator a return on training investments , crewmembers must not operate an aircraft in commercial service while having to pay directly to the operator or indirectly to third parties for training that is necessary for the maintenance of their license and of the ratings required for the operation of the operator ' s aircraft .


### the objectives of the cfp are , inter alia , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . ### the objectives of the cfp are , inter alia , to ensure that fishing is environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management .


### the commission should obtain the best available scientific advice for the stocks within the scope of the multiannual plan . in order to do so it concludes memoranda of understanding with the international council for the exploration of the sea . the scientific advice issued by ices should be based on this multiannual plan and should indicate , in particular , ranges of fmsy and biomass reference points , i . e . msy btrigger and blim . those values should be indicated in the relevant stock advice and , where appropriate , in any other publicly - available scientific advice , including , for example , in mixed fisheries advice issued by ices . ### the commission should obtain the best available scientific advice for the stocks within the scope of the multiannual plan and , to that end , should help to build capacity within scientific bodies responsible for fisheries management in member states . in addition , it should conclude memoranda of understanding with the international council for the exploration of the sea . the scientific advice issued by ices and validated by member states should be based on this multiannual plan and should indicate , in particular , ranges of fmsy and biomass reference points , i . e . msy btrigger and blim . those values should be indicated in the relevant stock advice and , where appropriate , in any other publicly available scientific advice .


### the geographical scope of the multiannual plan should be based on the geographical distribution of stocks indicated in the latest scientific stock advice provided by ices . future changes to the geographical distribution of stocks as set out in the multiannual plan may be needed either due to improved scientific information or due to migration of stocks . therefore , the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts adjusting the geographical distribution of stocks set out in the multiannual plan if the scientific advice provided by ices indicates a change in the geographical distribution of the relevant stocks . ### the geographical scope of the multiannual plan should be based on the geographical distribution of stocks indicated in the latest scientific stock advice . future changes to the geographical distribution of stocks as set out in the multiannual plan may be needed either due to improved scientific information or due to migration of stocks . therefore , the commission should propose adjustments to the geographical distribution of stocks set out in the multiannual plan if the scientific advice indicates a change in the geographical distribution of the relevant stocks .


### it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality that corresponds to the objective of reaching and maintaining msy as ranges of values which are consistent with achieving msy . those ranges , based on best available scientific advice , are necessary in order to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice , to contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and to take into account the characteristics of mixed fisheries . the ranges should be calculated by the international council for the exploration of the sea , in particular in its periodic catch advice . based on this plan they are derived to deliver no more than a 5% reduction in long - term yield compared to msy24 . the upper limit of the range is capped , so that the probability of the stock falling below blim is no more than 5% . that upper limit also conforms to the ices ' advice rule ' , which indicates that when the spawning biomass or abundance is in a poor state , f be reduced to a value that does not exceed an upper limit equal to the fmsy point value multiplied by the spawning biomass or abundance in the total allowable catch year divided by msy btrigger . ices uses these considerations and the advice rule in its provision of scientific advice on fishing mortality and catch options . _________________ 24 eu request to ices to provide fmsy ranges for selected stocks in ices subareas 5 to 10 ### it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality that corresponds to the objective of reaching and maintaining msy as ranges of values which are consistent with achieving msy . those ranges , based on best available scientific advice , are necessary in order to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice , to contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and to take into account the characteristics of mixed fisheries . the ranges should be calculated by member states’ scientific bodies in agreement with the international council for the exploration of the sea , in particular in its periodic catch advice . based on this plan they are derived to deliver no more than a 5% reduction in long - term yield compared to msy24 . the upper limit of the range is capped , so that the probability of the stock falling below blim is no more than 5% . that upper limit also conforms to the ices ' advice rule ' , which indicates that when the spawning biomass or abundance is in a poor state , f be reduced to a value that does not exceed an upper limit equal to the fmsy point value multiplied by the spawning biomass or abundance in the total allowable catch year divided by msy btrigger . ices uses these considerations and the advice rule in its provision of scientific advice on fishing mortality and catch options . _________________ 24 eu request to ices to provide fmsy ranges for selected stocks in ices subareas 5 to 10


### this regulation also applies to by - catches caught in the western waters when fishing for the stocks listed in paragraph 1 . however , where ranges of fmsy and safeguards linked to biomass for those stocks are established under other union legal acts establishing multiannual plans , those ranges and safeguards shall apply . ### this regulation also applies to by - catches , taking into account the specific characteristics of mixed and artisanal fisheries , caught in the western waters when fishing for the stocks listed in paragraph 1 . however , where ranges of fmsy and safeguards linked to biomass for those stocks are established under other union legal acts establishing multiannual plans , those ranges and safeguards shall apply .


### ' range of fmsy ' means a range of values provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from the international council on the exploration of the sea , where all levels of fishing mortality within that range , result in maximum sustainable yield in the long term given a fishing pattern and under existing average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process for the stock in question . it is derived to deliver no more than a 5 % reduction in long - term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield . it is capped so that the probability of the stock falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point is no more than 5 % ; ### ' range of fmsy ' means a range of values provided in the best available scientific advice , based on data from the member states and the international council on the exploration of the sea , where all levels of fishing mortality within that range result in maximum sustainable yield in the long term given a fishing pattern and under existing average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process for the stock in question . it is derived to deliver no more than a 5 % reduction in long - term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield . it is capped so that the probability of the stock falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point is no more than 5 % ;


### the plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy . ### the plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 by seeking to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy , as well as guaranteeing fair socio - economic conditions for fishing communities .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall take into account the characteristics of each fishery and regionalisation when implementing the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec .


### in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the management of mixed fisheries with regard to stocks referred to in article 1 of this regulation shall take into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks at msy at the same time , especially in situations where this leads to a premature closure of the fishery . ### in accordance with article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the management of mixed fisheries with regard to stocks referred to in article 1 of this regulation shall take into account the difficulty of operators fishing all stocks at msy at the same time , especially in situations where this may lead to a premature closure of the fishery which would necessitate supports for fishers affected .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 of this regulation and article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 in order to supplement this regulation regarding the following technical measures : ### the commission shall make proposals in order to supplement this regulation regarding the following technical measures :


### for all stocks of species in the western waters to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 of this regulation and article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 in order to supplement this regulation by specifying details of that obligation as provided for in points to of article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### for all stocks of species in the western waters to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the commission shall propose measures in order to supplement this regulation by specifying details of that obligation as provided for in points to of article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 for the first time not later than twelve months after the entry into force of this regulation and thereafter twelve months after each submission of the evaluation of the plan in accordance with article 14 . they may also submit such recommendations when deemed necessary by them , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year . ### for the purposes of paragraph 1 of this article , member states having direct management interest in the north western waters and member states having direct management interest in the south western waters may , when they deem this to be necessary , submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , in particular in the event of an abrupt change in the situation for any of the stocks to which this regulation applies . joint recommendations in respect of measures concerning a given calendar year shall be submitted no later than 1 july of the previous year .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 1 , 8 and 10 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of the entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 1 , 8 and 10 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of the entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the three - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 1 , 8 and 10 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of the entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 1 , 8 and 10 may be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of the entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power may be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 32 300 000 000 by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas . ### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 32 300 000 000 by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 2 500 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas .


### ‘ to ensure that private sector investments have the greatest development impact , the eib shall endeavour to strengthen the local private sector in beneficiary countries through support to local investment as provided for in point of paragraph 1 . eib financing operations supporting the general objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall endeavour to also enhance its support to investment projects run by smes from the union . in order to effectively monitor the use of funds for the benefit of the smes concerned , the eib shall establish and maintain adequate contractual provisions imposing standard reporting obligations on both the financial intermediaries and the beneficiaries’ ; ### ‘ to ensure that private sector investments have the greatest development impact , the eib shall ensure that the local private sector in beneficiary countries is strengthened through support to local investment as provided for in point of paragraph 1 . eib financing operations supporting the general objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall endeavour to also enhance its support to investment projects run by smes from the recipient country and from the union . in order to effectively monitor the use of funds for the benefit of the smes concerned , the eib shall establish and maintain adequate contractual provisions imposing standard reporting obligations on both the financial intermediaries and the beneficiaries’ ;


### the public sector , including municipalities and public sector entities , in terms of infrastructure and services to address significantly increased needs . ’ ; ### the public sector , including municipalities and public sector entities , in terms of infrastructure and services , and particularly for health care and with special facilities for children , for sanitation services and school education , to address significantly increased needs . ;


### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further by 2030 . effective measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector . ### greenhouse gas emissions from lorries , buses and coaches , i . e . heavy - duty vehicles , currently represent around a quarter of road transport emissions and a fifth of all transport emissions in the union and are expected to increase further and rapidly by 2030 . effective and timely measures to curb emissions from heavy - duty vehicles need to be introduced in order to contribute to the necessary emission reductions in the transport sector .


### furthermore , in addition to the establishment of the market stability reserve , a few consequential amendments should be made to directive 2003 / 87 / ec to ensure consistency and smooth operation of the ets . in particular , the operation of directive 2003 / 87 / ec may lead to large volumes of allowances to be auctioned at the end of each trading period which can undermine market stability . accordingly , in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances at the end of one trading period and the beginning of the next with possibly disruptive effects for the market , provision should be made for the auctioning of part of any large increase of supply at the end of one trading period in the first two years of the next period . ### furthermore , in addition to the establishment of the market stability reserve , a few consequential amendments should be made to directive 2003 / 87 / ec to ensure consistency and smooth operation of the ets . in particular , the operation of directive 2003 / 87 / ec may lead to large volumes of allowances to be auctioned at the end of each trading period which can undermine market stability . accordingly , in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances at the end of one trading period and the beginning of the next with possibly disruptive effects for the market , provision should be made for the auctioning of part of any large increase of supply at the end of one trading period in the first two years of the next period . moreover , in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances , the backloaded allowances should be placed directly into the market stability reserve .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this regulation fully respects the fundamental rights and freedoms and fully safeguards the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### the forms of serious crime affecting two or more member states for which eurojust is competent should be laid down . in addition , cases which do not involve two or more member states , but which require a prosecution on common bases , should be defined . such cases should include investigations and prosecutions affecting only one member state and a third state , as well as cases affecting only one member state and the union . ### the forms of serious crime affecting two or more member states for which eurojust is competent should be clearly laid down . in addition , cases which do not involve two or more member states , but which require a prosecution on common bases , should be defined . such cases should include investigations and prosecutions affecting only one member state and a third state , as well as cases affecting only one member state and the union .


### to ensure eurojust can appropriately support and coordinate cross - border investigations , it is necessary that all national members have the same operational powers in order to cooperate between themselves and with national authorities in a more effective way . national members should be granted those powers that allow eurojust to appropriately achieve its mission . these powers should include accessing relevant information in national public registers , issuing and executing mutual assistance and recognition requests , directly contacting and exchanging information with competent authorities , participating in joint investigation teams and , in agreement with the competent national authority or in case of urgency , ordering investigative measures and controlled deliveries . ### to ensure eurojust can appropriately support and coordinate cross - border investigations , it is necessary that all national members have the same operational powers in order to cooperate between themselves and with national authorities in a more coherent and effective way . national members should be granted those powers that allow eurojust to appropriately achieve its mission . these powers should include accessing relevant information in national public registers , issuing and executing mutual assistance and recognition requests , directly contacting and exchanging information with competent authorities , participating in joint investigation teams and , in agreement with the competent national authority or in case of urgency , ordering investigative measures and controlled deliveries .


### it is necessary to provide eurojust with an administrative and management structure that allows it to perform its tasks more effectively and respects the principles applicable to union agencies whilst maintaining eurojust ' s special characteristics and safeguarding its independence in the exercise of its operational functions . to this end , the functions of the national members , the college and the administrative director should be clarified and an executive board established . ### it is necessary to provide eurojust with an administrative and management structure that allows it to perform its tasks more effectively and fully respects the principles applicable to union agencies , as well as the fundamental rights and freedoms , whilst maintaining eurojust ' s special characteristics and safeguarding its independence in the exercise of its operational functions . to this end , the functions of the national members , the college and the administrative director should be clarified and an executive board established .


### to guarantee the full autonomy and independence of eurojust , it should be granted an autonomous budget , with revenue coming essentially from a contribution from the budget of the union , except as regards the salaries and emoluments of the national members and assisting persons , which are borne by their member state of origin . the union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the union contribution and other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the union are concerned . the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the court of auditors . ### to guarantee the full autonomy and independence of eurojust , it should be granted an autonomous budget sufficient to properly carry out its work , with revenue coming essentially from a contribution from the budget of the union , except as regards the salaries and emoluments of the national members and assisting persons , which are borne by their member state of origin . the union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the union contribution and other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the union are concerned . the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the court of auditors .


### authorise and coordinate controlled deliveries in the member state in accordance with national legislation . ### order or request and execute investigative measures , as provided for in directive 2014 / 41 / eu of the european parliament and of the council regarding the european investigative order in criminal matters ;


### unless stated otherwise , the college shall take its decisions by a majority of its members . ### unless stated otherwise , and&#160 ; where a&#160 ; consensus cannot be reached , the college shall take its decisions by a majority of its members .


### adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members ; ### adopt rules for the detection and prevention or management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members ;


### the executive board shall also : ### the executive board shall :


### the on - call coordination representatives shall act without delay , in relation to the execution of the request in their member state . ### the on - call coordination representatives shall act efficiently , without delay , in relation to the execution of the request in their member state .


### eurojust shall provide competent national authorities with information on the results of the processing of information , including the existence of links with cases already stored in the case management system . this information may include personal data . ### eurojust shall provide without undue delay competent national authorities with information on the results of the processing of information , including the existence of links with cases already stored in the case management system . this information may include personal data .


### for purposes of the receipt and transmission of information between eurojust and olaf , and without prejudice to article 8 , member states shall ensure that the national members of eurojust shall be regarded as competent authorities of the member states solely for the purposes of regulation no 1073 / 1999 and council regulation no 1074 / 199919 . the exchange of information between olaf and national members shall be without prejudice to the information which must be given to other competent authorities under those regulations . _________________ 19 oj l 136 , 31 . 5 . 1999 , p . 8 . ### for purposes of the receipt and transmission of information between eurojust and olaf , and without prejudice to article 8 , member states shall ensure that the national members of eurojust shall be regarded as competent authorities of the member states solely for the purposes of regulation of the european parliament and of the council no 883 / 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office . the exchange of information between olaf and national members shall be without prejudice to the information which must be given to other competent authorities under those regulations .


### olaf may carry out investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in regulation no 1073 / 1999 and council regulation no 2185 / 9622 with a view to establishing whether there have been any irregularities affecting the financial interests of the union in connection with expenditure funded by eurojust . _________________ 22 oj l 292 , 15 . 11 . 1996 , p . 2 . ### olaf may carry out investigations , including on - the - spot checks and inspections , in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in regulation 883 / 2013 and council regulation no 2185 / 9622 with a view to establishing whether there have been any irregularities affecting the financial interests of the union in connection with expenditure funded by eurojust . _________________ 22 council regulation no 2185 / 96 of 11 november 1996 concerning on - the - spot checks and inspections carried out by the commission in order to protect the european communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities .


### market surveillance activities should be thorough and effective , to ensure that union harmonisation legislation on products is applied correctly . given that controls may represent a burden for economic operators , market surveillance authorities should organise and conduct inspection activities , taking their interests into account and limiting the said burden to what is necessary for the performance of efficient and effective controls . furthermore , market surveillance activities should be performed with the same level of care by the competent authorities of the member state irrespective of whether non - compliance of the given product is relevant on the territory of that member state or is likely to have an impact on the market of another member state . ### market surveillance activities should be thorough and effective , to ensure that union harmonisation legislation on products is applied correctly . given that controls may represent a burden for economic operators , market surveillance authorities should organise and conduct inspection activities taking the interests of those operators into account , and limiting the said burden to what is necessary for the performance of efficient and effective controls . furthermore , market surveillance activities should be performed with the same level of care by the competent authorities of the member state irrespective of whether non - compliance of the given product is relevant on the territory of that member state or is likely to have an impact on the market of another member state . uniform conditions for inspection activities carried out by the market surveillance authorities when a product presents a known or emerging risk should be laid down .


### this directive strengthens the protection of workers health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . transparency of such information should be further encouraged . ### this directive strengthens the level of protection of workers to improve their health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . measures to guarantee transparency as well as prevention and information campaigns at union level should be further encouraged .


### it is also necessary to consider other absorption pathways than inhalation of all carcinogens and mutagens , including the possibility of uptake through the skin , in order to ensure the best possible level of protection . amendments to annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec provided for in this directive constitute a further step in a longer term process initiated to update directive 2004 / 37 / ec . ### it is also necessary , in the light of scientific data , to consider other absorption pathways than inhalation of all carcinogens and mutagens , in view of observations regarding the possibility of uptake through the skin - concretely through skin notation , greater sensitivity of the skin or respiratory tracts and respiratory and skin sensitisation - in order to ensure the best possible level of protection . amendments to annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec provided for in this directive constitute a further step in a longer term process initiated to update directive 2004 / 37 / ec .


### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states . with the exception of cross - border workers referred to in article 65 , the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least three months of insurance in that member state . the previously competent member state should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition . in this case , registration with the employment services of the member state of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the member state , where the unemployed person had been previously insured . ### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states on the basis of article 6 .