### in particular , union citizens considering whether to make use of their right to free movement should be informed about their rights to acquire or preserve social security rights by virtue of the union rules on coordination of social security systems ; these rules ensure that they will not lose out on their social security rights when choosing to move within europe . they should further be informed about their right to obtain recognition of their professional qualifications and about the social and civic competences which form part of the european framework of ' key competences for lifelong learning ' and which can equip them to fully participate in civic life and empower them to exercise their rights under union law . ### in particular , union citizens considering whether to make use of their right to free movement should be informed about their rights to acquire or preserve social security rights by virtue of the union rules on coordination of social security systems ; these rules ensure that they will not lose out on their social security rights when choosing to move within europe . they should further be informed about their right to obtain recognition of their professional qualifications and about the social and civic competences which form part of the european framework of ' key competences for lifelong learning ' and which can equip them to fully participate in civic life and empower them to exercise their rights under union law . specific actions can be implemented to raise awareness of their rights to volunteer , to study abroad , to do an internship in another member state or to take part in union education exchange programmes .


### enhanced citizens ' awareness of the benefits of these rights for them individually and for society can also contribute to a stronger sense of belonging and adherence to the union . ### enhanced awareness of the benefits of citizens ' rights for them individually and for society and active involvement of citizens in the democratic life of the union can also contribute to a stronger sense of belonging and adherence to the union .


### a european year of citizens in 2013 will provide a very timely opportunity to raise the awareness of the general public about the rights attached to union citizenship and thus to contribute to the objective of facilitating the exercise of the right to free movement . ### a european year of citizens in 2013 will provide a very timely opportunity to raise the awareness of the general public about the rights attached to union citizenship and thus to contribute to the objective of participatory democracy and facilitating the exercise of rights linked to union citizenship .


### raising awareness about citizens ' rights , including their electoral rights in their member state of residence , is also important in view of the european parliament elections in 2014 . the impact of such awareness raising actions should be multiplied through close coordination and exploitation of synergies with relevant actions implemented by other union institutions , notably the european parliament , and by member states in the run up to these elections . ### raising awareness about citizens ' rights , including their electoral rights in their member state of residence , is also important in view of the european parliament elections in 2014 . the impact of such awareness raising actions should be multiplied through close coordination and exploitation of synergies with relevant actions implemented by other union institutions , notably the european parliament , by the european political parties and foundations , and by member states in the run up to these elections .


### union funding for other activities than those funded under the budget of the european year may be given through existing union programmes or the structural funds , in particular the ' europe for citizens ' programme and the ' fundamental rights and citizenship ' programme , ### union funding for other activities than those funded under the budget of the european year may be given through existing union programmes or the structural funds , such as the ' europe for citizens ' programme , the lifelong learning programme , the youth in action programme , and the ' fundamental rights and citizenship ' programme ,


### the general purpose of the european year shall be to enhance awareness of the rights attached to union citizenship , in order to help citizens make full use of their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . in this context , the european year shall focus , among others , on the opportunities for civic participation and access to rights by union citizens residing in another member state than their own , by students , workers , consumers , and providers of goods and services across the union . on this basis , the specific objectives of the european year shall be : – to raise union citizens ' awareness of their right to move and reside freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to union citizens in cross - border situations , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union ; – to raise union citizens ' awareness of how they can tangibly benefit from union rights and policies while living in another member state , and to stimulate their active participation in civic fora on union policies and issues ; – to stimulate a debate about the impact and potential of the right to free movement , as an inalienable aspect of union citizenship , in particular in terms of strengthening societal cohesion and mutual understanding between union citizens and the bond between citizens and the union . ### the general purpose of the european year shall be to enhance awareness and promote citizens ' participation with regard to the rights attached to union citizenship , in order to help citizens make full use of their rights , inter alia to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . in this context , the european year shall focus , among others , on the opportunities for civic participation and access to political , social and economic rights by union citizens , also when residing in another member state than their own , by students , workers , consumers , and providers of goods and services across the union . on this basis , the specific objectives of the european year shall be : – to raise union citizens ' awareness of , and ability to exercise , their rights , including the right to move and reside freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to union citizens in particular the new rights resulting from the lisbon treaty , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union inter alia through the citizens ' initiative ; – to strengthen and stimulate active and participatory citizenship at all levels and at every stage of the decision making process ; – to develop a structured framework for european civil dialogue and organise civic fora on union policies and issues ; – to stimulate a long - term debate about the meaning , impact and potential of all aspects of union citizenship , in particular in terms of strengthening societal cohesion and mutual understanding between union citizens and the bond between citizens and the union ; – to develop a holistic concept of european citizenship , such as through a declaration on european citizenship .


### the measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in article 2 may include the following initiatives organised at union , national , regional or local level linked to the objectives of the european year : – information , education and awareness raising campaigns targeted at the general public and more specific audiences ; – exchange of information , sharing of experience and good practices of national , regional , local administrations and other organisations ; – conferences and events to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the right to free movement and residence and more generally citizens ' rights as union citizens ; – use of the existing multilingual participatory tools to stimulate citizens ' contributions in giving tangible effect to their rights and more generally in achieving the objectives of the european year ; – strengthening of the role and visibility of the multilingual europe direct and your europe web portal as key elements of a ' one - stop - shop ' information system on union citizens ' rights ; – strengthening of the role and visibility of problem solving tools , such as solvit , to allow union citizens to better make use of and defend their rights . ### the measures to be taken to achieve the objectives set out in article 2 may include the following initiatives organised at union , national , regional or local level linked to the objectives of the european year : – information , education and awareness raising campaigns targeted at the general public and more specific audiences , that also give citizens the opportunity to express their views ; – exchange of information , sharing of experience and good practices of national , regional , local administrations and other organisations ; – conferences and events involving all relevant stakeholders , including union institutions , civil society organisations , the social partners , national , regional and local administrative bodies , schools and universities to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the right to free movement and residence and more generally citizens ' rights as union citizens ; – use of the existing , and development of new , multilingual participatory tools to stimulate active and participatory citizenship and citizens ' contributions in giving tangible effect to their rights and more generally in achieving the objectives of the european year ; – strengthening of the role and visibility of the multilingual europe direct network and your europe web portal as key elements of a ' one - stop - shop ' information system on union citizens ' rights , in particular with an increasing use of digital communication tools and social networks ; – strengthening of the role and visibility of problem solving tools , such as solvit , to allow union citizens to better make use of and defend their rights , – other initiatives such as essay competitions , summer schools , development of action plans and guides , or an on - line agora , – the establishment of a permanent office for a special representative for citizens ' participation in the european union , inter alia to monitor and report on the views of member states and the citizens on citizens ' involvement and participation and to make proposals for further improvements .


### the commission shall cooperate closely with member states and bodies and associations which represent local and regional interests , in particular the committee of regions . ### the commission shall cooperate closely with member states , the european parliament and bodies and associations which represent local and regional interests , in particular the committee of regions .


### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ‘ dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens’ rights ‘ , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . ### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ' dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens ' rights ' , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . in order to increase awareness , communication must be in all official languages of the union and be addressed and accessible to all citizens . the use of digital communication tools can be increased . specific actions could target disabled people , vulnerable groups or third - country nationals who often have more difficulties in access information and exercising their rights .


### however , to enable union citizens to make informed decisions about whether to exercise their right to free movement , it does not suffice to raise their awareness about the right to free movement itself ; it is essential that union citizens are also adequately informed about other rights available to them under union law in a cross - border context . this information will also enable them to fully enjoy these rights , if they decide to make use of their right to free movement . ### however , to enable union citizens to make informed decisions about whether to exercise their right to free movement , it does not suffice to raise their awareness about the right to free movement itself ; it is essential that union citizens are also adequately informed about other rights available to them under union law in a cross - border context and about the existing restrictions on those rights . this information , which should be accessible by all citizens in all the official languages of the union , will also enable them to fully enjoy these rights , if they decide to make use of their right to free movement and to protect their rights without discrimination or unequal treatment .


### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of their right to move and reside freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to union citizens in cross - border situations , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union ; ### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of their right to move , reside , study and work freely within the european union and more generally the rights guaranteed to union citizens in cross - border situations , including their right to participate in the democratic life of the union ;


### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of how they can tangibly benefit from union rights and policies while living in another member state , and to stimulate their active participation in civic fora on union policies and issues ; ### – to raise union citizens ' awareness of how they can tangibly benefit from union rights and policies , whether at home or when living in another member state , of how they can effectively exercise their rights and to stimulate their active participation in civic fora on union policies and issues ;


### – to stimulate a debate about the impact and potential of the right to free movement , as an inalienable aspect of union citizenship , in particular in terms of strengthening societal cohesion and mutual understanding between union citizens and the bond between citizens and the union . ### – to stimulate a debate about the impact and potential of the right to free movement , as an inalienable aspect of union citizenship and as a fundamental freedom , in particular in terms of strengthening societal cohesion and mutual understanding between union citizens and the bond between citizens and the union .


### – information , education and awareness raising campaigns targeted at the general public and more specific audiences ; ### – information , education and awareness raising campaigns , in all union languages , targeted at the general public and more specific audiences , with equal treatment and without discrimination , such as disabled people , vulnerable groups , third - country nationals , roma people or citizens of future member states ;


### – strengthening of the role and visibility of the multilingual europe direct and your europe web portal as key elements of a ‘ one - stop - shop’ information system on union citizens ' rights ; ### – strengthening of the role and visibility of the multilingual europe direct and your europe web portal as key elements of a ' one - stop - shop ' information system on union citizens ' rights , especially with an increasing use of digital communication tools and social networks .


### the commission shall also cooperate closely with the european economic and social committee . ### the commission shall also cooperate closely with the european economic and social committee and the social partners .


### the commission shall convene meetings of representatives of european organisations or bodies active in the field of defending citizens ' rights and stakeholders to assist the commission in implementing the european year at union level . ### the commission shall convene meetings of representatives of european organisations or bodies active in the field of defending citizens ' rights and stakeholders to assist the commission in implementing the european year at union level . the commission shall work closely with civil society organisations and citizens . the commission shall work closely with organisations which are representative of specific audiences , such as disabled people , vulnerable groups , third - country nationals , roma people or citizens of future member states .


### acp banana supplying countries listed in annex iiia shall benefit from banana accompanying measures . union assistance to these countries shall aim at supporting their adjustment process following from liberalisation of the eu market for bananas in the framework of the world trade organisation . union assistance shall take into account the countries ' policies and adaptation strategies and shall pay specific attention to the following areas of cooperation : ### acp banana supplying countries listed in annex iiia shall benefit from banana accompanying measures . union assistance to these countries shall aim at fighting poverty by bringing about a real improvement in the standard of living of the peoples concerned , ensuring compliance with labour and safety standards and environmental regulations , particularly as regards pesticide use and exposure , and distributing assistance in a way that supports growers at the bottom of the supply chain , especially small - scale operations . union assistance to these countries shall also aim at supporting their adjustment process following from liberalisation of the eu market for bananas in the framework of the world trade organisation . union assistance shall take into account the countries ' policies and adaptation strategies and shall pay specific attention to the following areas of cooperation :


### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office should involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights , in particular representatives of right holders and internet service providers . also , a proper representation of consumers and of small and medium sized enterprises should be ensured . ### with regard to representatives of the private sector , the office shall involve , when assembling the observatory in the context of its activities , a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the field of intellectual property rights , such as representatives of right holders and internet service providers . a proper representation of consumers , civil society groups , and of small and medium - sized enterprises shall be ensured .


### the full consistency between the union multilateral surveillance framework established by the treaty and the possible policy conditions attached to this financial assistance should be enshrined in union law . the economic and financial integration of the member states whose currency is the euro calls for a reinforced surveillance to prevent a contagion from a member state experiencing difficulties with respect to its financial stability to the rest of the euro area . ### the full consistency between the union multilateral surveillance framework established by the treaty and the possible policy conditions attached to this financial assistance , coupled with incentives to promote sustainable growth , employment and social progress , should be enshrined in union law . the economic and financial integration of the member states whose currency is the euro calls for a reinforced surveillance to prevent a contagion from a member state experiencing difficulties with respect to its financial stability to the rest of the euro area .


### a member state whose currency is the euro should be subject to enhanced surveillance when it is experiencing - or at risk of experiencing - severe financial disturbance , with a view to ensuring its swift return to a normal situation and to protecting the other euro area member states against possible negative spill over effects . this enhanced surveillance should include a wider access to the information needed for a close monitoring of the economic , fiscal and financial situation and a regular reporting to the economic and financial committee or to any sub - committee the latter may designate for that purpose . the same modalities of surveillance should apply to member states requesting precautionary assistance from the european financial stability facility , the european stability mechanism the international monetary fund or another international financial institution . ### a member state whose currency is the euro should be subject to enhanced surveillance when it is experiencing - or at risk of experiencing - severe financial disturbance , with a view to ensuring its swift return to a normal situation and to protecting the other euro area member states against possible negative spill over effects . this enhanced surveillance should include a wider access to the information needed for a close monitoring of the social , employment , fiscal and financial situation and the establishment of a regular report to the european parliament , the economic and financial committee , the employment committee and the social protection committee or to any sub - committee the said committees may designate for that purpose . the same modalities of surveillance should apply to member states requesting precautionary assistance from the european financial stability facility , the european stability mechanism the international monetary fund or another international financial institution .


### the surveillance of the economic and fiscal situation should be strongly reinforced for member states under macro - economic adjustment programme . because of the comprehensive nature of the latter , the other processes of economic and fiscal surveillance should be suspended for the duration of the macro - economic adjustment programme , with a view to avoiding a duplication of reporting obligations . ### the surveillance of the economic , fiscal , employment and social situation should be strongly reinforced for member states under macro - economic adjustment programme . the latter shall contain measures that have the integrated aim to restore financial stability and achieve the objectives of the ' jobs and growth strategy ' . member states shall report progress on both aspects . because of the comprehensive nature of the macro - economic adjustment programme , the other processes of economic and fiscal surveillance should be suspended for the duration of the macro - economic adjustment programme , with a view to avoiding a duplication of reporting obligations .


### the commission may decide to make a member state experiencing severe difficulties with regard to its financial stability subject to enhanced surveillance . the member state concerned shall be given the possibility to express its views beforehand . the commission shall decide every six months whether to prolong the enhanced surveillance . ### the commission may decide to make a member state experiencing severe difficulties with regard to its financial stability subject to enhanced surveillance . the member state as well as the social partners concerned shall be given the possibility to express its views beforehand . the commission shall decide every six months whether to prolong the enhanced surveillance .


### the commission shall conduct , in liaison with the ecb , regular review missions in the member state under surveillance to verify the progresses made in the implementation of the measures mentioned in paragraph 1 , 2 and 3 . it shall communicate every quarter its findings to the economic and financial committee - or to any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose - and assess notably whether further measures are needed . these review missions shall replace the onsite monitoring foreseen in article 10a of regulation no 1467 / 97 . ### the commission shall conduct , in liaison with the ecb and the international labour organisation , regular review missions in the member state under surveillance to verify the progresses made in the implementation of the measures mentioned in paragraph 1 , 2 and 3 . it shall communicate every quarter its findings to the economic and financial committee , the employment committee and the social protection committee - or to any subcommittee the said committees may designate for that purpose - and assess notably whether further measures are needed . these review missions shall replace the onsite monitoring foreseen in article 10a of regulation no 1467 / 97 .


### a member state wishing to obtain financial assistance from one or several other states , the efsf , the esm , the international monetary fund or another institution outside of the union framework shall immediately inform the council , the commission and the ecb of its intention . the efc , or any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose , shall hold a discussion on this envisaged request , after having received an assessment from the commission . ### a member state wishing to obtain financial assistance from one or several other states , the efsf , the esm , the international monetary fund or another institution outside of the union framework shall immediately inform the european parliament , the council , the commission and the ecb of its intention . the efc , or any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose , shall hold a discussion on this envisaged request , after having received an assessment from the commission .


### a member state receiving financial assistance from one or several other states , the imf , the efsf or the esm shall prepare in agreement with the commission - acting in liaison with the ecb - a draft adjustment programme aimed at re - establishing a sound and sustainable economic and financial situation and restoring its capacity to finance itself fully on the financial markets . the draft adjustment programme shall take due account of the current recommendations addressed to the member state concerned under articles 121 , 126 and / or 148 of the treaty - and its actions to comply with them - while aiming at broadening , strengthening and deepening the required policy measures . ### a member state receiving financial assistance from one or several other states , the imf , the efsf or the esm shall prepare in agreement with the commission - acting in liaison with the ecb and the international labour organisation - a draft adjustment programme aimed at re - establishing a sound and sustainable economic , financial and social situation and restoring its capacity to finance itself fully on the financial markets . the draft adjustment programme shall be fully compatible with article 9 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and with&#160 ; the current recommendations addressed to the member state concerned under articles 121 , 126 and / or 148 of the treaty - and its actions to comply with them - while aiming at broadening , strengthening and deepening the required policy measures . member states shall include in their macro - economic adjustment programmes an updated and detailed description of projected multiannual expenditure targets directly related to the achievement of the objectives embedded in the eu jobs and growth strategy , including public investments . the detailed description referred to above shall duly explain differences of projected expenditure from the most recent stability programmes .


### the commission , in liaison with the ecb , shall monitor the progress made in the implementation of the adjustment programme and inform every three months the efc or any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose . the member state concerned shall give the commission its full cooperation . it shall in particular provide to the commission all the information that the latter deems necessary for the monitoring of the programme . article 3 shall apply . ### the commission , in liaison with the ecb and the ilo , shall monitor the progress made in the implementation of the adjustment programme and inform every three months the efc or any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose as well as the european parliament and the parliament of the member state concerned . the member state concerned shall give the commission its full cooperation . it shall in particular provide to the commission all the information that the latter deems necessary for the monitoring of the programme . article 3 shall apply .


### the commission - in liaison with the ecb - shall examine with the member state concerned the changes that may be needed to its adjustment programme . the council , acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the commission , shall decide on any change to be made to the adjustment programme . ### the commission - in liaison with the ecb and the ilo - shall examine with the member state concerned the changes that may be needed to its adjustment programme . the council , acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the commission , shall decide on any change to be made to the adjustment programme .


### the commission shall conduct , in liaison with the ecb , regular review missions in the member state under post programme surveillance to assess its economic , fiscal and financial situation . it shall communicate every semester its findings to the efc or to any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose and assess notably whether corrective measures are needed . ### the commission shall conduct , in liaison with the ecb and the ilo , regular review missions in the member state under post programme surveillance to assess its economic , fiscal and financial situation . it shall communicate every semester its findings to the efc or to any subcommittee the latter may designate for that purpose and assess notably whether corrective measures are needed .


### the rules concerning the management of intellectual property rights are defined in the rules for participation . ### the rules concerning the management of intellectual property rights are defined in the rules for participation . however , the eit should play an innovative role in developing tools to manage intellectual property rights that promote transparency and exchanges , to enable public and private players ) to become involved in research and take advantage of inventions .


### the composition of the eit bodies should be simplified . the functioning of the eit governing board should be streamlined and the respective roles and tasks of the governing board and the director should be further clarified . ### the composition of the eit bodies should be simplified and should reflect the three dimensions of the knowledge triangle . the functioning of the eit governing board should be streamlined and the respective roles and tasks of the governing board and the director should be further clarified .


### cooperation on the organisation the monitoring and evaluations of the kics between the commission and the eit is required to ensure coherence with overall eu level monitoring and evaluation system . ### cooperation on the organisation the monitoring and evaluations of the kics between the commission and the eit is required to ensure coherence with overall eu level monitoring and evaluation system . in particular , the principles for monitoring the kics and the eit should be clarified .


### ‘ stakeholder forum’ means a meeting open to representatives of national and regional authorities , organised interests and individual entities from business , higher education , and research , cluster organisations , as well as other interested parties from across the knowledge triangle . ### ‘ stakeholder forum’ means a platform open to representatives of national and regional authorities , organised interests and individual entities from business , higher education , research , civil society organisations and cluster organisations , as well as other interested parties from across the knowledge triangle .


### convene , at least once a year , the stakeholders forum to inform about the activities of the eit , its experiences , good practices and contribution to union innovation , research and education policies and objectives . stakeholders shall be invited to express their views . ### convene , at least once a year , the stakeholders forum to inform about the activities of the eit , its experiences , good practices and contribution to union innovation , research and education policies and objectives . all stakeholders shall be invited to express their views .


### the eit shall launch the selection and designation of kics according to the priority fields and time schedule defined in the sia . ### the eit shall launch the selection of kics and designate as many kics as financially feasible , on the basis of their quality and provided that they fulfil minimum selection and award criteria .


### an annual report by 30 june each year . the report shall outline the activities conducted by the eit and the kics during the preceding calendar year and assess the results with respect to the objectives , indicators and timetable set , the risks associated with the activities carried out , the use of resources and the general operation of the eit . ### an annual report to be made public by 30 june each year . the report shall outline the activities conducted by the eit and the kics during the preceding calendar year and assess the results with respect to the objectives , indicators and timetable set , the risks associated with the activities carried out , the use of resources and the general operation of the eit . every year , the eit director shall present the annual report to the competent committees of the european parliament .


### ' qualifying venture capital fund ' means a collective investment undertaking that invests at least 70 percent of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital in assets that are qualifying investments ; ### ' qualifying venture capital fund ' means a collective investment undertaking with a closed - end structure that invests at least 70&#160 ; % of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital in assets that are qualifying investments and the head office of which is established in the territory of a member state ;


### directive 2003 / 98 / ec does not contain an obligation to allow re - use of documents . the decision whether or not to authorise re - use remains with the member sates or the public sector body concerned . at the same time , the directive builds on national rules on access to documents . some member states have expressly linked the right of re - use to this right of access , so that all generally accessible documents are re - usable . in other member states , the link between the two sets of rules is less clear and this is a source of legal uncertainty . ### directive 2003 / 98 / ec does not contain an obligation to allow re - use of documents . this state of affairs should be reviewed . as the directive currently stands , the decision whether or not to authorise re - use remains with the member states or the public sector body concerned . at the same time , the directive builds on national rules on access to documents . some member states have expressly linked the right of re - use to this right of access , so that all generally accessible documents are re - usable . in other member states , the link between the two sets of rules is less clear and this is a source of legal uncertainty . the directive should promote harmonisation of practices so that access to documents and authorisation to re - use them become the rule and are reflected in the establishment of open data projects .


### at the end of paragraph 4 , the following wording is added : ‘ the means of redress shall include the possibility of review by an independent authority that is vested with specific regulatory powers regarding the re - use of public sector information and whose decisions are binding upon the public sector body concerned . ’ ### paragraph 4 is replaced by the following : ‘ 4 . any negative decision shall contain a reference to the means of redress in case the applicant wishes to appeal the decision . in each member state , the means of redress shall include the possibility of review by an independent authority that is vested with specific regulatory powers regarding the re - use of public sector information and whose decisions are binding upon the public sector body concerned . ’


### public sector bodies may allow re - use without conditions or may impose conditions , such as indication of source , where appropriate through a licence . these conditions shall not unnecessarily restrict possibilities for re - use and shall not be used to restrict competition . ### while the rule regarding re - use should be that it is unconditionally permitted , public sector bodies may impose conditions , such as indication of source , under the terms of a licence . these conditions cannot unnecessarily restrict possibilities for re - use or be used to restrict competition .


### in connection with the modernisation and restructuring of the fleets , social measures should be envisaged to help workers who wish to leave the inland waterway industry or to retrain for jobs in another sector , together with measures to encourage the establishment of groupings of undertakings , improve operators ' skills and promote the adaptation of vessels to technical progress . ### in connection with the modernisation and restructuring of the fleets , social measures should be envisaged to help workers who wish to leave the inland waterway industry or to retrain for jobs in another sector , together with measures to encourage the establishment of groupings of undertakings , improve operators ' skills and promote the adaptation of vessels to technical progress as regards the development of river adapted ships for sustainable inland navigation and the improvement of interconnecting terminals rail - inland waterways , thereby a better use of existing infrastructure and a stronger emphasis on environmentally friendly shipping .


### – encourage innovation of vessels and their adaptation to technical progress as regards the environment . ### – encourage innovation of vessels and their adaptation to technical progress as regards the environment , in particular to promote the development of river adapted ships for sustainable inland navigation , to boost the use lng and renewable energies by cleaner ships .


### member states shall ensure that the collection and transport of separately collected weee is carried out in a way which optimises re - use and recycling and the confinement of hazardous substances . ### member states shall ensure that the collection and transport of separately collected weee is carried out in a way which optimises reuse and recycling and the confinement of hazardous substances . in order to maximise reuse of whole appliances , member states shall also ensure that collection schemes allow for the segregation of reusable appliances from separately collected weee at the collection points , prior to any transportation .


### for weee falling under categories 1 and 10 of annex i to directive 20xx / xx / ec , - 85% shall be recovered and - 80% shall be prepared for reuse and recycled ; ### for weee falling under categories 1 and 4 of annex ia - 85% shall be recovered , - 75% shall be recycled and - 5% shall be prepared for reuse ;


### for weee falling under categories 3 and 4 of annex i to directive 20xx / xx / ec , - 80% shall be recovered , and - 70% shall be prepared for reuse and recycled ; ### for weee falling under category 2 of annex ia - 80% shall be recovered , - 65% shall be recycled and - 5% shall be prepared for reuse ;


### for weee falling under categories 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 of annex i to directive 20xx / xx / ec , - 75% shall be recovered , and - 55% shall be prepared for reuse and recycled ; ### for weee falling under category 5 of annex ia , - 75% shall be recovered , - 50% shall be recycled and - 5% shall be prepared for reuse ;


### directive 2002 / 96 / ec as amended by the directives listed in annex v part a is repealed with effect from the day after the date mentioned in article 21 , without prejudice to the obligations of the member states relating to the time - limits for transposition into national law and application of the directive set out in annex v part b . ### directive 2002 / 96 / ec as amended by the directives listed in annex v part a is repealed with effect from the day after the date mentioned in article 21 , except for article 5 , which is repealed on [ . . . * ] without prejudice to the obligations of the member states relating to the time - limits for transposition into national law and application of the directive set out in annex v part b . * insert date on which the new obligations related to separate collection , as laid down in this directive , shall apply .


### sufficient packaging to protect the shipped products from damage during transportation , loading and unloading ### sufficient packaging and appropriate stacking of the load to protect the shipped products from damage during transportation , loading and unloading


### functionality should be tested and hazardous substances should be evaluated . the tests that should be conducted depend on the kind of electrical and electronic equipment . for most of the used electrical and electronic equipment a functionality test of the key functions is sufficient . ### functionality shall be tested and hazardous substances shall be evaluated . the tests to be conducted depend on the kind of electrical and electronic equipment . for most of the used electrical and electronic equipment a functionality test of the key functions is sufficient .


### results of evaluation and testing should be recorded . ### results of evaluation and testing shall be recorded .


### the record should be fixed securely but not permanently on either the electrical and electronic equipment itself or on the packaging so it can be read without unpacking the equipment . ### the record shall be fixed securely but not permanently on either the electrical and electronic equipment itself or on the packaging so it can be read without unpacking the equipment .


### - name of item ) ; ### - name of item ;


### in addition to the document requested in point 1 , every load of used electrical and electronic equipment should be accompanied by a : ### in addition to the documents requested in points 1 and 2 , every load of used electrical and electronic equipment shall be accompanied by a :


### in the absence of appropriate documentation required in point 1 and 3 and packaging , member state authorities shall presume that an item is hazardous weee and presume that the load comprises an illegal shipment . in these circumstances the relevant competent authorities will be informed and the load will be dealt with in accordance with articles 24 and 25 of the waste shipment regulation . in the majority of cases those responsible for the shipment will have to take back the waste to the country of dispatch at their own expense and may be liable to a criminal sanction . in those member states where the burden is on the state authorities to prove the items are weee rather than electrical and electronic equipment , absence of the appropriate documentation and packaging is likely to lead to significant delays to the onward transport of the waste whilst the necessary investigations are carried out to establish the status of the items being shipped . ### in the absence of the appropriate documentation required in points 1 , 2 and 3 , or of appropriate packaging or of appropriate stacking of the load , which it is the responsibility of the holder of an appliance intended for shipment to provide , member state authorities shall presume that an item is hazardous weee and presume that the load comprises an illegal shipment . in these circumstances the relevant competent authorities will be informed and the load will be dealt with in accordance with articles 24 and 25 of the waste shipment regulation .


### in order to allow contracting authorities and contracting entities to take the technical measures that , following the establishment of the european standard , are necessary to comply with the provisions of this directive , a transposition deadline of 48 months is justified . ### in order to allow contracting authorities and contracting entities to take the technical measures that , following the establishment of the european standard , are necessary to comply with the provisions of this directive , a transposition deadline of 18 months after publication of the european standard in the official journal of the european union is justified . central government authorities and central purchasing bodies should apply the provisions of this directive transposed by member states within 18 months of the entry into force of this directive . sub - central contracting authorities and contracting entities should apply these provisions within 36 months after the entry into force of this directive .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 48 months following the entry into force at the latest . they shall forthwith communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive by 18 months from the date of publication of the references of the european standard in the official journal of the european union at the latest . member states shall forthwith communicate the text of these provisions to the commission . member states shall apply these laws , regulations and administrative provisions to central government authorities and central procurement entities from the first day of the 19th month following publication of the references of the european standard in the official journal of the european union . member states shall apply these laws , regulations and administrative provisions to sub - central public contracting authorities and contracting entities from the first day of the 37th month following publication of the references of the european standard in the official journal of the european union .


### for the sake of clarity , the definition of adverse reaction should be amended to ensure that it not only covers noxious and unintended effects derived from the authorised use of a medicinal product at the normal doses , but also medication errors and uses outside the authorised summary of the product characteristics , including the misuse and abuse of the product . ### for the sake of clarity , the definition of adverse reaction should be amended to ensure that it not only covers noxious and unintended effects derived from the authorised use of a medicinal product at the normal doses , but also noxious and unintended effects derived from medication errors and uses outside the authorised summary of the product characteristics , including the misuse and abuse of the product .


### with a view to ensuring that the same level of scientific expertise in the area of pharmacovigilance decision - making at both community and national level , when fulfilling pharmacovigilance tasks the coordination group should be able to rely on the advice of the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee of the agency . ### with a view to ensuring the same level of scientific expertise in the area of pharmacovigilance decision - making at both community and national level , when fulfilling pharmacovigilance tasks the coordination group should be able to rely on the advice of the agency’s pharmacovigilance risk - benefit balance assessment advisory committee .


### requirements for periodic safety update reports should be proportional to the risks posed by medicinal products . periodic safety update reporting should therefore be linked to the risk management system for newly authorised medicinal products and routine reporting should not be necessary for generic , well - established use , informed consent , homeopathic , or traditional use registered herbal medicinal products . however , in the interest of public health the authorities should require periodic safety update reports for such products when there is a need to assess their risk or review the adequacy of product information . ### requirements for periodic safety update reports should be proportional to the risks posed by medicinal products . periodic safety update reporting should therefore be linked to the risk management system for newly authorised medicinal products and the intervals between reports should be extended for generic , well - established use , informed consent , homeopathic , or traditional use registered herbal medicinal products . however , in the interest of public health the authorities should require safety update reports for such products at specific intervals when there is a need to assess their risk or review the adequacy of product information .


### “3 . the national competent authorities shall make publicly available without delay the marketing authorisation together with the summary of the product characteristics and any conditions established in accordance with articles 21a , 22 and 22a , together with any deadlines for their fulfilment , for each medicinal product which they have authorised . ### “3 . the national competent authorities shall make publicly available without delay the marketing authorisation together with the package leaflet , the summary of the product characteristics and any conditions established in accordance with articles 21a , 22 and 22a , together with any deadlines for their fulfilment , for each medicinal product which they have authorised .


### each member state shall set up and maintain a national medicines safety web - portal which shall be linked to the european medicines safety web - portal established in accordance with article 26 of regulation no 726 / 2004 . by means of the national medicines safety web - portals , the member states shall make public at least the following : ### each member state shall set up and maintain a national medicines web - portal , including a dedicated medicine safety web page , which shall be linked to the european medicines safety web - portal established in accordance with article 26 of regulation no 726 / 2004 . by means of the national medicines web - portals , the member states shall make public at least the following :


### risk management systems for medicinal products authorised in accordance with this directive ; ### detailed descriptions of risk management systems , and detailed protocols for post - authorisation studies for medicinal products authorised in accordance with this directive ;


### the list of medicinal products under intensive monitoring referred to in article 23 of regulation no 726 / 2004 ; ### the list of newly authorised of medicinal products subject to extended monitoring referred to in article 23 of regulation no 726 / 2004 ;


### at its next meeting following the end of the period for comments by the marketing authorisation holder referred to in paragraph 2 , the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee shall adopt the assessment report with or without changes , taking into account any comments submitted in accordance with that paragraph . ### at its next meeting following the end of the period for comments by the marketing authorisation holder referred to in paragraph 2 , the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee shall adopt the assessment report with or without changes . that assessment report shall be made publicly accessible without delay by means of the european medicines safety web - portal .


### following the information referred to in article 107i , the agency shall publicly announce the initiation of the procedure by means of the european medicines safety web - portal . ### following the information referred to in article 107i , the agency shall notify the concerned marketing authorisation holders and publicly announce the initiation of the procedure by means of the european medicines safety web - portal .


### the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee shall assess the matter which has been submitted . for the purposes of that assessment , it may hold a public hearing . ### the pharmacovigilance risk - benefit balance assessment advisory committee shall assess the matter which has been submitted . for the purposes of that assessment , it may hold a public hearing , together with representatives from the committee for medicinal products for human use . the agency , in consultation with stakeholders , shall develop guidelines for the organisation and conduct of public hearings . the public hearing should also consider the effectiveness and benefits of the product as well as prior risk / benefit evaluations carried out by the chmp or the coordination group under the procedure for granting marketing authorisation as described in article 107l .


### flows of dirty money through transfers of funds can damage the stability and reputation of the financial sector and threaten the internal market . terrorism shakes the very foundations of our society . the soundness , integrity and stability of the system of transfers of funds and confidence in the financial system as a whole could be seriously jeopardised by the efforts of criminals and their associates either to disguise the origin of criminal proceeds or to transfer funds for terrorist purposes . ### massive flows of illicit money damage the structure , stability and reputation of the financial sector and threaten the single market as well as international development , and terrorism shakes the very foundations of our society . crucial facilitators of illicit money flows are complex corporate structures operating in and through secrecy jurisdiction , often also referred to as tax havens . the soundness , integrity and stability of the system of transfers of funds and confidence in the financial system as a whole is being seriously jeopardised by the efforts of criminals and their associates either to disguise the origin of criminal proceeds or to transfer funds for terrorist purposes .


### for transfers of funds from a single payer to several payees to be sent in an inexpensive way in batch files containing individual transfers from the union to outside the union , provision should be made for such individual transfers to carry only the account number of the payer or his unique transaction identifier provided that complete information on the payer and the payee is contained in the batch file . ### for transfers of funds from a single payer to several payees to be sent in an inexpensive way in batch files containing individual transfers from the union to outside the union , provision should be made for such individual transfers to carry only the account number of the payer or his unique identifier provided that complete information on the payer and the payee is contained in the batch file .


### in order to check whether the required information on the payer and the payee accompanies transfers of funds , and to help to identify suspicious transactions , the payment service provider of the payee and the intermediary payment service provider should have effective procedures in place in order to detect whether information on the payer and the payee is missing . ### in order to check whether the required information on the payer and the payee accompanies transfers of funds , and to help to identify suspicious transactions , the payment service provider of the payee and the intermediary payment service provider should have effective procedures in place in order to detect whether information on the payer and the payee is missing or incomplete . this in particular if numeral payment services are involved to improve the traceability of transfers of funds


### the provisions on transfers of funds where information on the payer or the payee is missing or incomplete apply without prejudice to any obligations on payment service providers and the intermediary payment service providers to suspend and / or reject transfers of funds which violate provisions of civil , administrative or criminal law . ### the provisions on transfers of funds where information on the payer or the payee is missing or incomplete apply without prejudice to any obligations on payment service providers and the intermediary payment service providers to suspend and / or reject transfers of funds which violate provisions of civil , administrative or criminal law . the need for identity information on payer or the payee of individuals , legal persons , trusts , foundations , mutual societies , holdings and other similar existing or future legal arrangements is a key factor in tracing criminals who might otherwise hide their identity behind corporate structure .


### the payer ' s account number , where such an account is used to process the transfer of funds , or a unique transaction identifier where no such account is used for that purpose ; ### the payer ' s account number , where such an account is used to process the transfer of funds , or a unique identifier where no such account is used for that purpose ;


### before transferring the funds , the payment service provider of the payer shall verify the accuracy of the information referred in paragraph 1 on the basis of documents , data or information obtained from a reliable and independent source . ### before transferring the funds , the payment service provider of the payer shall verify the accuracy of the complete information referred in paragraph 1 on the basis of documents , data or information obtained from a reliable and independent source .


### by way of derogation from article 4 and , where the payment service provider of both the payer and the payee are established in the union , only the account number of the payer or his unique transaction identifier shall be provided at the time of the transfer of funds . ### by way of derogation from article 4 and , where the payment service provider of both the payer and the payee are established in the union , the identity and account number of the payer and payee or his / hers unique identifier shall be provided at the time of the transfer of funds .


### the intermediary payment service provider shall have effective procedures in place in order to detect whether the following information on the payer and the payee is missing : ### the intermediary payment service provider shall have effective procedures in place in order to detect whether the following information on the payer and the payee is missing or incomplete :


### the payment service provider of the payer and the payment service provider of the payee shall keep records of the information referred to in articles 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 for five years . in the cases referred to in article 14 and , the intermediary payment service provider must keep records of all information received for five years . upon expiry of this period , personal data must be deleted , unless otherwise provided for by national law , which shall determine under which circumstances payment service providers may or shall further retain data . member states may allow or require further retention only if necessary for the prevention , detection or investigation of money laundering and terrorist financing . the maximum retention period following carrying - out of the transfer of funds shall not exceed ten years . ### the payment service provider of the payer and the payment service provider of the payee shall keep records of the information referred to in articles 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 for five years . in the cases referred to in article 14 and , the intermediary payment service provider must keep records of all information received for five years . upon expiry of this period , personal data must be deleted , unless otherwise provided for by national law , which shall determine under which circumstances payment service providers may or shall further retain data . member states may allow or require further retention only if necessary for the prevention , detection or investigation of money laundering and terrorist financing . the maximum retention period following carrying - out of the transfer of funds shall not exceed ten years , and the storage of personal data shall comply with the general data protection regulation [ yyyy / xxxx ] .


### appropriate protection for persons who report potential or actual breaches ; ### appropriate protection for whistle - blowers and persons who report potential or actual breaches ;


### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ‘ 12 . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , and the fight against social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ’agenda for new skills and jobs ‘ 13 , ’youth on the move ‘ 14 , and the ’european platform against poverty and social exclusion ‘ 15 . it will also support the activities in the ’digital agenda ‘ 16 and the ’innovation union ‘ 17 initiatives . ### the european council of 17 june 2010 called for all common policies , including cohesion policy , to support the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ' 12 . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf with the objectives of this strategy , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against poverty , discrimination and social exclusion , the esf should support member states in implementing the council recommendations on broad guidelines for economic policies of the member states and the union and the council decisions on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states adopted in accordance with articles 121 and 148 of the treaty . it should also contribute to the implementation of the flagship initiatives , with special regard to the ' agenda for new skills and jobs ' 13 , ' youth on the move ' 14 , ' youth opportunities initiative ' and the ' european platform against poverty and social exclusion ' 15 . it will also support the activities in the ' digital agenda ' 16 and the ' innovation union ' 17 initiatives and further strategies of implementation .


### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and vulnerable social groups . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , support and encourage entrepreneurship , especially among young people , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level .


### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened . ### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth , public participation and employment opportunities for all , the efficiency of public administration , including e - governance , should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened .


### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened . ### in addition to the thematic priorities of article 9 in the regulation no , in regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration on national and regional level as well as the ability of a public administration to act in a participative matter should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education , socio - cultural and social policies should be strengthened .


### at the same time , it is crucial to support the development and competitiveness of european small and medium - sized enterprises and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields . ### at the same time , it is crucial to support the ongoing development and competitiveness of european micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , including cultural and creative enterprises , and to ensure that , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , people can meet new challenges , such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should include the contribution of cultural and creative skills , encouraging access to decent work , and should support the transition of workers towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields .


### at the same time , it is crucial to support the development and competitiveness of european small and medium - sized enterprises and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields . ### at the same time , it is crucial to support the on - going development and competitiveness of european micro - , small and medium - sized enterprises , including cultural and creative undertakings , in order to create quality jobs and to ensure that people can adapt , through acquiring appropriate skills and through lifelong learning opportunities , to new challenges such as the shift to a knowledge - based economy , the digital agenda , and the transition to a low - carbon and more energy - efficient economy . by pursuing its primary thematic objectives , the esf should contribute to addressing these challenges . in this context , the esf should support the labour force transition towards greener skills and jobs , in particular in the energy efficiency , renewable energy and sustainable transport sectors , taking into account the union ' s intention to increase the proportion of the eu budget that is related to climate mainstreaming to at least 20% , with contributions from different policy fields . the esf should also contribute to cultural and creative skills in order to increase job opportunities .


### in accordance with article 10 of the treaty , the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf should contribute to combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the esf should support the fulfilment of the obligation under the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities with regard inter alia to education , work and employment and accessibility . the esf should also promote the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### in accordance with article 10 of the treaty , the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf should contribute to combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation or gender identity by paying particular attention to those facing multiple discriminations . the esf should support the fulfilment of the obligation under the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities with regard inter alia to education , work and employment and accessibility . the esf should also promote the implementation of the relevant eu - policies and the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes . ### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , public participation , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes .


### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes . ### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation whenever part of operational programmes . a member state shall include those institutions , organisations and groups in the partnership that represent the territorial level concerned and that might influence or that might be affected by the implementation of the operational programmes . specific attention shall be paid to groups that might be affected by the programmes and may suffer difficulties to influence them , in particular the most vulnerable and marginalised groups . the cooperation with the partners shall follow the best practices forming the basis of the code of conduct referred to in article 5 . at least 5% of the esf - resources allocated at national level shall be allocated for actions under the integrated territorial investments as in article 99 of the regulation [ . . . ] [ cpr ] .


### the esf shall promote high levels of employment and job quality , support the geographical and occupational mobility of workers , facilitate their adaptation to change , encourage a high level of education and training , promote gender equality , equal opportunities and non - discrimination , enhance social inclusion and combat poverty , thereby contributing to the priorities of the european union as regards strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the esf shall promote high levels of employment , job creation and job quality , support the voluntary geographical and occupational mobility , provide support for workers made redundant , encourage a high level of education and training , promote gender equality , equal opportunities and non - discrimination , enhance social inclusion and combat poverty , thereby contributing to the priorities of the european union as regards strengthening economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### it shall do so by supporting member states in pursuing the priorities and headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the esf shall support the design and implementation of policies and actions , taking account of the integrated guidelines for the economic and employment policies of member states19 and the council recommendations on the national reform programmes . ### it shall do so by supporting member states in strengthening social cohesion and pursuing the priorities and headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the esf shall support the design and implementation of policies and actions , taking account of the integrated guidelines for the economic and employment policies of member states19and the council recommendations on the national reform programmes and the strategies as well as progress reflected in the national social reports .


### under the thematic objectives listed below , and in accordance with article 9 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , the esf shall support the following investment priorities : ### under the thematic objectives in article 9 paragraphs , , , of regulation no [ cpr . . . ] , listed accordingly below in , , and , and in accordance with its mission , the esf shall support the following investment priorities :


### improving the quality , efficiency and openness of tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels ; ### improving the quality , efficiency and access of tertiary and professional training facilities with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels ;


### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; ### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading and retraining the skills and competences of persons and increasing their informal as well as non - formal learning as well as increasing the labour market relevance of training systems ; promoting the transition between education , training and employment ;


### active inclusion ; ### inclusion ;


### combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; ### combating all forms of discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age , sexual orientation or gender identity ;


### enhancing institutional capacity and efficient public administration through : ### enhancing institutional capacity and efficient and participative public administration and promoting capacity building for social partners , non - governmental organisations , regional and local authorities and other stakeholder in particular those partners as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ cpr . . . ] , through :


### investment in institutional capacity and in the efficiency of public administrations and public services with a view to reforms , better regulation and good governance ; ### investment in institutional capacity and in the efficiency of public administrations and public services including local and regional level with a view to reforms , better regulation and to increase their ability of good governance ;


### enhancing the accessibility , use and quality of information and communication technologies , through the development of digital literacy , investment in e - inclusion , e - skills and related entrepreneurial skills ; ### enhancing the accessibility , use and quality of information and communication technologies , through the development of digital literacy , investment in e - inclusion , e - skills and related entrepreneurial skills , including in applications intended to promote , and to make better use of , tangible and intangible cultural heritage and cultural tourism ;


### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ; ### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies and entrepreneurial skills , the training of researchers , the development of innovatory networks in the cultural and creative sector for example , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ;


### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ; ### strengthening research , technological development and innovation including innovatory networks in the socio - cultural and creative sector , through the development of post - graduate studies , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ;


### member states shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the operational programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identified in the national reform programmes and the relevant council recommendations made under article 148 of the treaty , in order to contribute to achieving the headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy on employment , education and poverty reduction . ### member states shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the operational programmes , in the national social reports are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identified in the national reform programmes and the relevant council recommendations made under article 148 of the treaty , in order to contribute to achieving the headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy on employment , education and poverty reduction .


### for more developed regions , member states shall concentrate 80 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for more developed regions , member states shall concentrate at least 80 % of the total amount of the esf resources at the national level to the thematic objectives set out in point 8 , 9 , and 10 in article 9 of the regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] .


### for transition regions , member states shall concentrate 70 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for transition regions , member states shall concentrate at least 70 % of the total amount of the esf resources at the national level to the thematic objectives set out in point 8 , 9 , and 10 in article 9 of the regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] .


### for less developed regions , member states shall concentrate 60 % of the esf allocation to each operational programme on up to four of the investment priorities set out in article 3 . ### for less developed regions , member states shall concentrate at least 60 % of the total amount of the esf resources at the national level to the thematic objectives set out in point 8 , 9 , and 10 in article 9 of the regulation no [ . . . ] / 2012 [ cpr ] .


### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers . ### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers and shall take into account qualitative factors .


### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ … ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers . ### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ . . . ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers and all data has to be broken down by gender .


### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . ### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations taking into account such , which act at the regional and local levels , in the implementation of operational programmes , also such partners as referred to in article 5 under a ) , b ) and c ) of regulation no [ . . . ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ . . . ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify one part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage the active participation of , and adequate access by , non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social and cultural inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social and socio - cultural inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources , minimum 2% of the total esf resources in each member state , is allocated to capacity - building and networking for non - governmental organisations .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment and entrepreneurship , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women .


### the commission shall facilitate capacity building for social innovation , in particular through supporting mutual learning , establishing networks , and disseminating good practices and methodologies . ### the commission shall facilitate capacity building for social and cultural innovation , in particular through supporting mutual learning , establishing networks , and disseminating good practices and methodologies .


### member states shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the esf . transnational cooperation shall involve partners from at least two member states . ### member states shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting intercultural dialogue and mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the esf . transnational cooperation shall involve partners from at least two member states .


### member states may select themes for transnational co - operation from a list proposed by the commission and endorsed by the esf committee . ### member states may select themes for transnational co - operation from a list after consultation with the partners proposed by the commission and endorsed by the esf committee .


### · number of projects fully or partially implemented by social partners or non - governmental organisations ### · number of projects fully or partially implemented by social partners or non - governmental organisations or other stakeholders


### · number of projects targeting public administrations or public services ### · number of projects targeting public administrations or public services on national , regional and local level


### · number of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises supported ### · number of supported micro , small and medium - sized enterprises , cooperative enterprises and enterprises of the social economy


### these data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in article 44 and and article101 of regulation no [ … ] . ### these data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in article 44 and and article101 of regulation no [ . . . ] . all data without specific gender relevance shall also be broken down by gender .


### these data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in article 44 of regulation no [ … ] . they are to be collected based on a representative sample of participants within each priority axis . internal validity of the sample should be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of priority axis . all data are to be broken down by gender . ### these data are to be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in article 44 of regulation no [ . . . ] . they are to be collected based on a representative sample of participants within each priority axis or sub - priority . internal validity of the sample should be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of priority axis or sub - priority . all data are to be broken down by gender and should depend on the expected result of the investment priority , if the persons or participants are below 25 years , between 25 and 54 years and above 54 years old .


### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action as called for in the council conclusions of 30 november 2009 and in the european parliament resolution of 21 september 2010 on the commission ' s communication a ‘ community approach on the prevention of natural and man - made disasters ‘ . ### prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action as called for in the council conclusions of 30 november 2009 and in the european parliament resolution of 21 september 2010 on the commission ' s communication a ‘ community approach on the prevention of natural and man - made disasters ‘ , including due consideration of the likely impacts of climate change and the need for appropriate adaptation action .


### the union civil protection mechanism shall aim to support , coordinate and supplement the actions of the member states in the field of civil protection in improving the effectiveness of systems for preventing , preparing for and responding to natural and man - made disasters . ### the union civil protection mechanism shall aim to support , coordinate and supplement the actions of the member states in the field of civil protection . it shall aim to strengthen the cooperation and facilitate coordination to improve the effectiveness of systems for preventing , preparing for and responding to natural and man - made disasters and emergencies .


### the mechanism shall not affect member states’ responsibility to protect people , the environment and property on their territory against disasters and endowing their emergency management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to cope adequately with disasters of a magnitude and nature that can reasonably be expected and prepared for . ### the mechanism shall not affect member states’ responsibility to protect people , the environment and property on their territory against disasters and endowing their emergency management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to cope adequately with disasters of a magnitude and nature that can reasonably be expected and prepared for , taking into account also the likely impacts of climate change and the need for appropriate adaptation action .


### establish and regularly update an overview of natural and man - made risks the union may face taking into account the future impact of climate change ; ### establish and regularly update an overview of natural and man - made risks the union may face taking due account of the likely impacts of climate change ;


### the following general actions shall be eligible for financial assistance : ### the following general actions to enhance prevention , preparedness and effective response shall be eligible for financial assistance :


### the implementation of horizon 2020 should respond to the evolving opportunities and needs from science and technology , industry , policies and society . as such , the agendas should be set in close liaison with stakeholders from all sectors concerned , and sufficient flexibility should be allowed for new developments . external advice should be sought on a continuous basis during horizon 2020 , also making use of relevant structures such as european technology platforms , joint programming initiatives and the european innovation partnerships . ### the implementation of horizon 2020 should respond to the evolving opportunities and needs from citizens , society , policy , science and technology , industry . the agendas should be set in close liaison with all relevant stakeholders from all sectors concerned , including representatives of the scientific community , male and female researchers , the public sector , civil society organisations and smes . sufficient flexibility should be allowed for new developments . balanced external advice should be sought on a continuous basis during horizon 2020 , also making use of relevant structures such as european technology platforms , joint programming initiatives and the european innovation partnerships , ensuring however , that conflicts of interests are avoided .


### research and innovation activities supported by horizon 2020 should respect fundamental ethical principles . the opinions of the european group on ethics in science and new technologies should be taken into account . research activities should also take into account article 13 tfeu and reduce the use of animals in research and testing , with a view ultimately to replacing animal use . all activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with article 168 tfeu . ### research and innovation activities supported by horizon 2020 should respect fundamental ethical and fundamental human rights . the opinions of the european group on ethics in science and new technologies should be taken into account as well as the opinion of the european union agency for fundamental rights and the european institute for gender equality . research activities should also take into account article 13 tfeu and reduce the use of animals in research and testing , with a view ultimately to replacing animal use . all activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with article 168 tfeu .


### it is important to ensure sound financial management of horizon 2020 and its implementation in the most effective and user - friendly manner possible , while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the programme to all participants . it is necessary to ensure compliance with regulation no xxxx / 2012 [ new financial regulation ] and with the requirements of simplification and better regulation . ### it is important to ensure sound financial management of horizon 2020 and its implementation in the most effective and user - friendly manner possible , while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the programme to all participants . the member states and the commission must ensure that the gender perspective and equality between women and men are integrated into activities and all phases of preparation , programming , implementation , monitoring and evaluation with methods of the gender budgeting assessment . it is necessary to ensure compliance with regulation no xxxx / 2012 [ new financial regulation ] and with the requirements of simplification and better regulation .