### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the union . ### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of biannual seasonal changes of time provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the union while highlighting that numerous scientific studies have indicated the existence of negative effects of biannual seasonal changes to time .


### a lively public debate is taking place on summer - time arrangements and some member states have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements . in the light of these developments , it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between member states in this area . therefore , it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer - time arrangements . ### a lively public debate , with a certain number of citizens’ initiatives highlighting their concerns about biannual seasonal changes to time , is taking place and some member states have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements . the same willingness to end the bi - annual seasonal changes to time has been expressed by 4 . 6 million citizens , representing 84% of respondents , in a public consultation organised by the commission in summer 2018 . in the light of these developments , it is necessary to safeguard the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between member states in this area . therefore , it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated and harmonised way to biannual seasonal time changes .


### therefore , it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer - time arrangements as laid down in directive 2000 / 84 / ec and to introduce common rules preventing member states from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time . this directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should , consequently , be based on article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case - law of the court of justice of the european union . ### therefore , it is necessary to repeal directive 2000 / 84 / ec concerning summer - time arrangements and to introduce common rules preventing member states from applying different seasonal time arrangements and establishing the obligation to notify and assess the impact of envisaged changes of the standard time . the commission and other member states should then assess the impact of the envisaged change on the functioning of the internal market so as to avoid significant disruptions . this directive aims thus at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should , consequently , be based on article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case - law of the court of justice of the european union .


### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 27 october 2019 . the member states shall notify this decision in accordance with article 2 . ### notwithstanding paragraph 1 , member states may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2020 , provided that they do so at 1 . 00 a . m . , coordinated universal time , on 25 october 2020 . member states shall notify their decision to apply or not to apply this last seasonal change of their standard time or times 6 months before the change takes effect .


### without prejudice to article 1 , if a member state decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction , it shall notify the commission at least 6 months before the change takes effect . where a member state has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged change , the member state shall apply this change . ### without prejudice to article 1 , if a member state&#160 ; intends to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction , it shall notify the commission and all other member states at latest on 27 march 2020 . where a member state has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it by 24 july 2020 , the member state shall apply this change .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this directive by 31 december 2024 at the latest . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this directive by 31 december 2025 at the latest . in this implementation report , a&#160 ; special emphasis shall be put on the effects on human health . &#160 ;


### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner to projects meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received and , in principle , on a ' first come , first served ' basis . ### the available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner with priority being given to projects located in areas identified as lagging behind in terms of connectivity and digital literacy meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received . the commission shall publish a report establishing and identifying the geographical areas that are to be given priority , by . . . [ one month after the entry into force of this amending regulation ] .


### in accordance with the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , respect for family life should be a primary consideration of member states when applying this regulation . ### in accordance with the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , respect for family life should be a primary consideration of member states when applying this regulation , where a member state does not recognise a particular long - standing stable partnership or marriage under its national law , it should be possible for the applicants to move to another member state that does recognise such a relationship or partnership under its law .


### in order to ensure full respect for the principle of family unity and for the best interests of the child , the existence of a relationship of dependency between an applicant and his or her child , sibling or parent on account of the applicant’s pregnancy or maternity , state of health or old age , should become a binding responsibility criterion . when the applicant is an unaccompanied minor , the presence of a family member or relative on the territory of another member state who can take care of him or her should also become a binding responsibility criterion . in order to discourage secondary movements of unaccompanied minors , which are not in their best interests , in the absence of a family member or a relative , the member state responsible should be that where the unaccompanied minor first has lodged his or her application for international protection , unless it is demonstrated that this would not be in the best interests of the child . before transferring an unaccompanied minor to another member state , the transferring member state should make sure that that member state will take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the adequate protection of the child , and in particular the prompt appointment of a representative or representatives tasked with safeguarding respect for all the rights to which they are entitled . any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor should be preceded by an assessment of his / her best interests by staff with the necessary qualifications and expertise . ### in order to ensure full respect for the principle of family unity and for the best interests of the child , the presence of family members should become a binding responsibility criterion . in particular , the existence of a relationship of dependency between an applicant and his or her child , sibling or parent on account of the applicant’s pregnancy or maternity , state of health or old age , should become a binding responsibility criterion . when the applicant is an unaccompanied minor , the presence of a family member or relative on the territory of another member state who can take care of him or her should also become a binding responsibility criterion . in order to discourage secondary movements of unaccompanied minors , in the absence of a family member or a relative , the member state responsible should be that where the unaccompanied minor is present , provided that , following a multidisciplinary assessment of the child ' s best interests , it is demonstrated that this would be in the best interests of the child . before transferring an unaccompanied minor to another member state , the transferring member state should obtain individualised guarantees from that member state that it will take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the adequate protection of the child , and in particular the prompt appointment of a guardian tasked with safeguarding respect for all the rights to which they are entitled . any decision on responsibility or to transfer an unaccompanied minor should be preceded by a multidisciplinary assessment of his / her best interests by staff with the necessary qualifications and expertise and the participation of his or her guardian and legal advisor or counsellor .


### a personal interview with the applicant should be organised in order to facilitate the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection unless the applicant has absconded or the information provided by the applicant is sufficient for determining the member state responsible . as soon as the application for international protection is lodged , the applicant should be informed in particular of the application of this regulation , of the lack of choice as to which member state will examine his or her asylum application ; of his or her obligations under this regulation and of the consequences of not complying with them ### a personal interview with the applicant should be organised in order to facilitate the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection . as soon as the application for international protection is registered , the applicant should be informed in particular of the application of this regulation , of the procedure determining which member state will examine his or her asylum application , including the possibility to be transferred to a member state where family members are present and with which the applicant has meaningful links , including language skills , education , professional skills or cultural ties and of his or her obligations under this regulation and of any consequences of not complying with them .


### in order to guarantee effective protection of the rights of the persons concerned , legal safeguards and the right to an effective remedy in respect of decisions regarding transfers to the member state responsible should be established , in accordance , in particular , with article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . an effective remedy should also be provided in situations when no transfer decision is taken but the applicant claims that another member state is responsible on the basis that he has a family member or , for unaccompanied minors , a relative in another member state . in order to ensure that international law is respected , an effective remedy against such decisions should cover both the examination of the application of this regulation and of the legal and factual situation in the member state to which the applicant is transferred . the scope of the effective remedy should be limited to an assessment of whether applicants ' fundamental rights to respect of family life , the rights of the child , or the prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment risk to be infringed upon . ### in order to guarantee effective protection of the rights of the persons concerned , legal safeguards and the right to an effective remedy in respect of decisions regarding transfers to the member state responsible should be established , in accordance , in particular , with article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . an effective remedy should also be provided in situations when no transfer decision is taken but the applicant claims that another member state is responsible on the basis that he has a family member or a relative in another member state . in order to ensure that international law is respected , an effective remedy against such decisions should cover both the examination of the application of this regulation and of the legal and factual situation in the member state to which the applicant is transferred .


### the [ general data protection regulation . . . / 2016 ] applies to the processing of personal data by the member states under this regulation from the date set out in that regulation ; until this date directive 95 / 46 / ec applies . member states should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with that regulation and the provisions specifying its requirements in this regulation . in particular those measures should ensure the security of personal data processed under this regulation and in particular to prevent unlawful or unauthorised access or disclosure , alteration or loss of personal data processed . the competent supervisory authority or authorities of each member state should monitor the lawfulness of the processing of personal data by the authorities concerned , including of the transmission to and from the automated system and to the authorities competent for carrying out security checks . ### the [ general data protection regulation . . . / 2016 ] applies to the processing of personal data by the member states under this regulation from the date set out in that regulation ; until this date directive 95 / 46 / ec applies . member states should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with that regulation and the provisions specifying its requirements in this regulation . in particular those measures should ensure the security of personal data processed under this regulation and in particular to prevent unlawful or unauthorised access or disclosure , alteration or loss of personal data processed . in particular , data subjects should be notified without undue delay when a security incident is likely to result in a high risk to their rights and freedoms . the competent supervisory authority or authorities of each member state should monitor the lawfulness of the processing of personal data by the authorities concerned , including of the transmission to and from the automated system and to the authorities competent for carrying out security checks .


### in order to provide for supplementary rules , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the identification of family members or relatives of an unaccompanied minor ; the criteria for establishing the existence of proven family links ; the criteria for assessing the capacity of a relative to take care of an unaccompanied minor , including where family members , siblings or relatives of the unaccompanied minor stay in more than one member state ; the elements for assessing a dependency link ; the criteria for assessing the capacity of a person to take care of a dependent person and the elements to be taken into account in order to assess the inability to travel for a significant period of time . in exercising its powers to adopt delegated acts , the commission shall not exceed the scope of the best interests of the child as provided for under article 8 of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . . ### in order to provide for supplementary rules , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the identification of family members , relatives or any other family relations of an unaccompanied minor ; the criteria for establishing the existence of proven family links ; the criteria for assessing the capacity of a relative to take care of an unaccompanied minor , including where family members , siblings or relatives of the unaccompanied minor stay in more than one member state ; the elements for assessing a dependency link ; the elements for assessing a private sponsorship ; the criteria for assessing the capacity of a person to take care of a dependent person ; the criteria for assessing the existence of meaningful links to a certain member state , including language skills , education , professional skills or cultural ties ; standard operating protocols for the determination of the best interests of a child and the elements to be taken into account in order to assess the inability to travel for a significant period of time . in exercising its powers to adopt delegated acts , the commission shall not exceed the scope of the best interests of the child as provided for under article 8 of this regulation . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . .


### ‘ risk of absconding’ means the existence of reasons in an individual case , which are based on objective criteria defined by law , to believe that an applicant or a third - country national or a stateless person who is subject to a transfer procedure may abscond ; ### ‘ risk of absconding’ means the proven existence of reasons in an individual case , which are based on specific and objective criteria strictly defined by law , in line with guidelines set up by the eu fundamental rights agency , to believe that an applicant or a third - country national or a stateless person who is subject to a transfer procedure may abscond ;


### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible and at the latest during the interview pursuant to article 7 , all the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states . ### the applicant shall submit as soon as possible , all the available elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible and cooperate with the competent authorities of the member states .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , draw up a common leaflet , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . this common leaflet shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common leaflet shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 of this regulation . ### the european union agency for asylum shall draw up common information material , as well as specific child - friendly information material for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . this common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation [ proposal for a regulation establishing a common procedure for international protection in the union and repealing directive 2013 / 32 / eu ] and of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac . the common information material shall be established in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state - specific information . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 56 of this regulation .


### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is obliged to be present shall ensure that a representative represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the representative shall have the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors . ### each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that a guardian represents and / or assists the unaccompanied minor with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation . the guardian shall have the independence , qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the child are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation . such guardian shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific information material for unaccompanied minors . guardians shall receive regular training to undertake their tasks .


### the member state responsible in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter shall be determined on the basis of the situation obtaining when the applicant first lodged his or her application for international protection with a member state . ### the member state responsible in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter shall be determined on the basis of the situation obtaining when the applicant registered his or her application for international protection with a member state within the meaning of article 27 [ proposal for a regulation establishing a common procedure for international protection in the union and repealing directive 2013 / 32 / eu ] .


### family members who are beneficiaries of international protection ### family members


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### the process of determining the member state responsible shall start as soon as an application for international protection is first lodged with a member state , provided that the member state of first application is not already the member state responsible pursuant to article 3 or . ### the process of determining the member state responsible shall start as soon as an application for international protection is registered with a member state , provided that the member state of first application is not already the member state responsible pursuant to article 3 .


### upon entry of the information pursuant to paragraph 1 , the automated system referred to in article 44 shall register each application under a unique application number , create an electronic file for each application and communicate the unique application number to the member state of application . ### upon entry of the information pursuant to paragraph 1 , the automated system referred to in article 44 shall register each application under a unique application number , create an electronic file for each application and communicate the unique application number to the member state of application . the personal data contained in the unique application number as well as the electronic file shall only be used for the purposes of this regulation and of regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] .


### member states shall ensure that the person concerned has access to legal assistance and , where necessary , to linguistic assistance . ### member states shall ensure that the person concerned has access to free legal assistance and , where necessary , to linguistic assistance , in line with article 6anew .


### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 150% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 . ### paragraph 1 applies where the automated system referred to in article 44 indicates that the number of applications for international protection for which a member state is responsible under the criteria in chapter iii , articles 3 or , 18 and 19 , in addition to the number of persons effectively resettled , is higher than 80% of the reference number for that member state as determined by the key referred to in article 35 .


### transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , at the latest within four weeks from the final transfer decision . ### transfer the applicant to the member state of allocation , at the latest within two weeks from the final transfer decision .


### the member state of allocation shall inform the benefitting member state of the existence of such alert , specifying the law enforcement authorities in the member state of application that have been fully informed , and record the existence of the alert in the automated system pursuant to point d of article 23 , within one week of receipt of the fingerprints . ### the member state of allocation shall inform the benefitting member state of the existence of such alert , specifying the law enforcement authorities in the member state of application that have been fully informed , and record the existence of the alert in the automated system pursuant to point d of article 23 , within 24 hours of receipt of the fingerprints .


### where the outcome of the security verification confirms that the applicant may for serious reasons be considered a danger to the national security or public order , the benefitting member state of application shall be the member state responsible and shall examine the application in accelerated procedure pursuant to article 31 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu . ### where the outcome of the security verification confirms that the applicant is for serious reasons considered a danger to the national security or public order , the benefitting member state of application shall be the member state responsible and shall examine the application in accelerated procedure pursuant to article 31 of directive 2013 / 32 / eu .


### the processing of personal data by the european union agency for asylum shall be subject to the monitoring of the european data protection supervisor in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 and the provisions on data protection laid down in [ proposal for a regulation on the european union agency for asylum and repealing regulation no 439 / 2010 ] . ### the processing of personal data by the european union agency for asylum shall be subject to regulation no 45 / 2001 and the provisions on data protection laid down in [ proposal for a regulation on the european union agency for asylum and repealing regulation no 439 / 2010 ] , in particular as regards the monitoring of the european data protection supervisor in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 and the provisions on data protection laid down in [ proposal for a regulation on the european union agency for asylum and repealing regulation no 439 / 2010 ] .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme are expected to contribute 35% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### acknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges , and reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this specific programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of at least 30 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this specific programme will contribute at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of the specific programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the specific programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes so that this objective is effectively achieved in a timely manner .


### reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food , agriculture , rural development and the bioeconomy , and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with common agricultural policy , relevant actions under the specific programme will be supported with eur 10 billion for the cluster ' food and natural resources ' for the period 2021 - 2027 . ### reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food , agriculture , rural development and the bioeconomy , and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with common agricultural policy , relevant actions under the specific programme will be supported with eur 10 billion for the cluster ' sustainable food , environment and natural resources ' for the period 2021 - 2027 .


### cluster food and natural resources ' , as described in annex i , pillar ii , section 5 ; ### cluster ' sustainable food , environment and natural resources ' , as described in annex i , pillar ii , section 5 ;


### for each mission , a mission board may be established . it shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the mission board shall advise upon the following : ### for each mission , a mission board&#160 ; shall be appointed by the commission , following a transparent and open process . it shall be composed of around 15 high level experts representing balanced sectors and interests , &#160 ; including relevant end - users ' representatives , and selected in accordance with article 237 of the financial regulation . it shall operate according to the principles of autonomy , transparency and accountability . &#160 ; the mission board shall advise upon the following :


### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article 110 of financial regulation . they shall be prepared following a strategic planning process as described in annex i to this decision . ### the programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in article 110 of financial regulation . they shall be prepared following a transparent , participatory and strategic multiannual planning process as described in annex i to this decision .


### an indication of the amount allocated to each action and mission and an indicative implementation timetable ; ### an indication of the amount allocated to each action , mission and european partnership , and an indicative implementation timetable ;


### strategic planning ### transparent , participatory and multiannual strategic planning


### the strategic planning will promote strong engagement with citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation , the co - creation of knowledge , effective promotion of gender equality , including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content , and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards . ### the strategic planning will ensure strong and balanced involvement of citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation , the co - creation of knowledge , effective promotion of gender equality , including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content , and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards .


### in the implementation of horizon europe , particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation , which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs , but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non - technological and social innovation . a systemic , cross - disciplinary , cross - sectoral and cross - policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new competitive businesses and industries , fostering competition , stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market . ### in the implementation of horizon europe , particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation , which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs , but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non - technological and social innovation . a systemic , cross - disciplinary , cross - sectoral and cross - policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new sustainable competitive businesses and industries , fostering competition , stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market .


### research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable growth and industrial competitiveness , and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems , to reverse as quickly as possible , the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development , the use of natural resources and social issues , and turn it into new business opportunities . ### research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable development , and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems , to reverse as quickly as possible , the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development , the use of natural resources and social issues , and turn it into new opportunities for the society .


### the eu will benefit as user and producer of technologies and industries showcasing how modern industrialised , sustainable inclusive , open and democratic society and economy can function and develop . the growing economic - environmental - social examples of the sustainable industrial economy of the future will be fostered and boosted , be they for : health and well - being for all ; or resilient inclusive and secure societies ; or available clean energy and mobility ; or a digitised economy and society ; or a transdisciplinary and creative industry ; or space marine or land - based solutions ; or food and nutrition solutions ; sustainable use of natural resources climate protection and adaptation , all generating wealth in europe and offering higher quality jobs . industrial transformation will be crucial . ### the eu will benefit as user and producer of technologies and industries showcasing how modern industrialised , sustainable , inclusive , open and democratic society and economy can function and develop . the growing economic - environmental - social examples of the sustainable industrial economy of the future will be fostered and boosted , be they for : health and well - being for all ; or resilient and inclusive societies ; or zero - carbon technologies ; or available renewable energy and zero - emission mobility ; or a digitised economy and society ; or a transdisciplinary and creative industry ; or space marine or land - based solutions ; or sustainable food and nutrition solutions ; sustainable use of natural resources climate protection and adaptation , all generating wealth in europe and offering higher quality jobs . industrial transformation will be crucial .


### the eu stands for a unique way of combining economic growth with social policies , with high levels of social inclusion , shared values embracing democracy , human rights , gender equality and the richness of diversity . this model is constantly evolving and needs to deal with the challenges from amongst other things , globalisation and technological change . europe also has to respond to the challenges arising from persistent security threats . terrorist attacks and radicalisation , as well as cyber - attacks and hybrid threats , raise major security concerns and put particular strain on societies . ### the eu stands for a unique way of sustainable development with social policies , with high levels of social inclusion , shared values embracing democracy , human rights , gender equality and the richness of diversity . this model is constantly evolving and needs to deal with the challenges from amongst other things , globalisation and technological change . europe also has to respond to the challenges arising from persistent risks and threats . the observed changes in climate are already having wide - ranging impacts on ecosystems , societies , human health and well - being in europe . terrorist attacks and radicalisation , as well as cyber - attacks and hybrid threats , also raise major security concerns and put particular strain on societies .


### manufacturing is a key driver of employment and prosperity in the eu , producing over three quarters of the eu ' s global exports and providing over a 100 million direct and indirect jobs . the key challenge for eu manufacturing is to remain competitive at a global level with smarter and more customised products of high added value , produced at much lower energy costs . creative and cultural inputs will be vital to help generate added value . ### manufacturing is a key driver of employment and prosperity in the eu , producing over three quarters of the eu ' s global exports and providing over a 100 million direct and indirect jobs . the key challenge for eu manufacturing is to become more sustainable and remain competitive at a global level with smarter and more customised products of high added value , produced at much lower energy costs and using more energy - and resource - efficient processes . creative and cultural inputs will be vital to help generate added value .


### to meet the objectives of the paris agreement the eu will need to transition to low - carbon , resource - efficient and resilient economies and societies . this will be based on profound changes in technology and services , to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave , as well as involving new forms of governance . limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°c , and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5°c , requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system and substantially reducing greenhouse - gas emissions from the transport sector17 . it will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next - generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions , using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies . this will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation , resource efficiency , reduction of air pollution , access to raw materials and circular economy . _________________ 17 substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the horizon europe global challenges and industrial competitiveness pillar . ### to meet the objectives of the paris agreement the eu will need to transition to zero - carbon , resource - efficient and resilient economies and societies . this will be based on profound changes in technology and services , to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave , as well as involving new forms of governance . limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°c , and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5°c , requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system and substantially reducing greenhouse - gas emissions from the transport sector17 . it will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next - generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions , using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies . this will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation , resource efficiency , reduction of air pollution , access to raw materials and circular economy . _________________ 17 substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the horizon europe global challenges and industrial competitiveness pillar .


### activities under this cluster contribute in particular to the goals of the energy union , as well as to those of the digital single market , the jobs , growth and investment agenda , the strengthening of the eu as a global actor , the new eu industrial policy strategy , the circular economy , the raw materials initiative , the security union and the urban agenda , as well as the common agricultural policy of the eu as well as eu legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution . ### activities under this cluster contribute in particular to the eu ' s commitments under the paris agreement , the goals of the energy union , as well as to those of the digital single market , the jobs , growth and investment agenda , the strengthening of the eu as a global actor , the new eu industrial policy strategy , the circular economy , the raw materials initiative , the security union and the urban agenda , as well as the common agricultural policy of the eu as well as eu legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution .


### the eu aims to be world leader in affordable , secure and sustainable energy technologies improving its competitiveness in global value chains and its position in growth markets . diverse climatic , geographical , environmental and socio - economic conditions in the eu as well as the need to ensure energy security and access to raw materials , dictate a broad portfolio of energy solutions , including of non - technical nature . as regards renewable energy technologies , costs need to decrease further , performance must improve , integration into the energy system must be improved and breakthrough technologies need to be developed . as regards fossil fuels , decarbonising their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives . ### the eu aims to be world leader in affordable , secure and sustainable energy technologies improving its competitiveness in global value chains and its position in growth markets . diverse climatic , geographical , environmental and socio - economic conditions in the eu as well as the need to ensure energy security and access to raw materials , dictate a broad portfolio of energy solutions , including of non - technical nature . as regards renewable energy technologies , costs need to decrease further , performance must improve , integration into the energy system must be improved and breakthrough technologies need to be developed . as regards fossil fuels , phasing - out their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives .


### –electrification of all transport modes including new technologies for vehicle / vessel / aircraft powertrains , fast charging / refuelling , energy harvesting and user - friendly and accessible interfaces with the charging infrastructure , ensuring interoperability and seamless services provision ; development and deployment of competitive , safe , high - performing and sustainable batteries for low and zero - emission vehicles ; ### –electrification of all transport modes including new technologies for vehicle / vessel / aircraft powertrains , fast charging / refuelling , energy harvesting and user - friendly and accessible interfaces with the charging infrastructure , ensuring interoperability and seamless services provision ; development and deployment of competitive , safe , high - performing , recyclable and sustainable batteries for low and zero - emission vehicles ;


### a reduction target should be set for 2025 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles . the 2030 target should be considered aspirational and the final target should be determined pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 as there are more uncertainties on the uptake of more advanced technologies which are not yet readily available . ### reduction targets should be set for 2025 and 2030 as a relative reduction based on the average co2 emissions of those heavy - duty vehicles in 2019 , reflecting the deployment of readily available cost - effective technologies for conventional vehicles and pursuant to a review to be carried out in 2022 to take into account the rapid development of the market for zero - and low - emission vehicles .


### it is essential for achieving the co2 reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use . ### it is essential for achieving the co2reductions pursuant to this regulation that the co2emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road are in conformity with the values determined pursuant to regulation no 595 / 2009 and its implementing measures . it should therefore be possible for the commission to take into account , in the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer , any systematic non - conformity found by type approval authorities with regard to the co2 emissions of heavy - duty vehicles in use and on road .


### the amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the union . ### the amounts of the excess premiums referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2a shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the union .


### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the co2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles , notably buses taking into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the co2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . _________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu ### by 31 december 2022 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the effectiveness of this regulation , the co2 reduction target to be adjusted for 2030 pursuant to article 1 and the setting of co2 reduction targets to other types of heavy - duty vehicles including trailers . that report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing , in particular , zero - and low - emission vehicles taking also into account the targets set out in directive 2009 / 33 / ec30 , and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and , where appropriate , be accompanied by a proposal for amending this regulation . _________________ 30 clean vehicle directive 2009 / 33 / ec as amended by directive … / … / eu


### the programme should aim at supporting climate change , environmentally and socially sustainable projects and , where appropriate , climate change mitigation and adaptation actions . in particular , the contribution of the programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the paris agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long - term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced . ### the programme will aim at supporting the fight against climate change through the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sector , through environmentally and socially sustainable projects and , where appropriate , through climate change mitigation and adaptation actions . in particular , the contribution of the programme in achieving the goals and objectives of the paris agreement to both keep global average temperature rise well below 2°c above pre - industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit temperature increase to 1 . 5°c , as well as more ambitious 2030 climate and energy targets and long - term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives , based inter alia on the following rio markers : i ) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure , alternative fuels , clean urban transport , electricity transmission , electricity storage , smart grids , co2 transportation and renewable energy ; ii ) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport , and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio - methane . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . in order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project ' s economic evaluation , projects supported by the programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the union where relevant . _________________ 18 com 321 , page 13 ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement , and the commitment to the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 40% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 70% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives , as part of the fulfilment of the paris agreement , based inter alia on the following rio markers : i ) 100% for the expenditures relating to clean urban transport , electricity transmission , electricity storage , smart grids and renewable energy ; ii ) 40% for railway infrastructure , inland waterways and multimodal transport . however , cef programmes ' climate action contribution should be recorded in a centrally developed and managed climate - tracking database , based on rio markers and an expanded list of ‘ intervention categories’ to cover all eu budget programmes . relevant climate action should be included into the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . in order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project ' s economic evaluation , projects supported by the programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the union where relevant . guiding principles for climate proofing should be ' energy efficiency first ' , the general exclusion of funding fossil fuels from the eu budget programmes and a projects lifecycle assessment of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways . _________________ 18 com 321 , page 13


### the ten - t guidelines require , with regard to new technologies and innovation , that the ten - t enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels . directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires member states to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 december 2025 . as outlined in the commission proposals22 of november 2017 , a comprehensive set of measures to promote low - emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive . _________________ 21 directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure . 22 commission communication ' delivering on low - emission mobility a european union that protects the planet , empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers ' – com 675 ### the ten - t guidelines require , with regard to new technologies and innovation , that the ten - t enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels . directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental and climate impact of transport and requires member states to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 december 2025 . as outlined in the commission proposals22 of november 2017 , a comprehensive set of measures to promote low - emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive . _________________ 21 directive 2014 / 94 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure . 22 commission communication ' delivering on low - emission mobility a european union that protects the planet , empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers ' – com 675


### directive [ recast renewables directive ] stresses the need to set up an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of union funds , with explicit reference to enabling actions to support cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy . ### directive [ recast renewables directive ] stresses the need to set up an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of union funds , with explicit reference to enabling actions to support cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy and circular economy .


### while completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy , integrating cross - border cooperation on renewable energy reflects the approach adopted under the clean energy for all europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long - term decarbonisation objectives . ### while completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy and circular economy , integrating cross - border cooperation on renewable energy reflects the approach adopted under the clean energy for all europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long - term decarbonisation objectives .


### in the energy sector , to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market , interoperability of networks across borders and sectors , facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply , and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the area of renewable energy ; ### in the energy sector , all projects of common interest should facilitate the decarbonisation of the economy , prioritise zero - emission solutions and comply with further integration of the internal energy market , interoperability of networks across borders and sectors , ensuring security of supply , and should facilitate cross - border cooperation in the area of renewable energy ;


### up to eur 8 , 650 , 000 , 000 for the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , out of which up to 10% for the cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy ### up to eur 8 , 650 , 000 , 000 for the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , out of which at least 10% for the cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy ;


### cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy ### cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy


### cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy shall involve at least two member states and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between member states or arrangements between member states and third countries as set out in articles 6 , 7 , 9 or 11 of directive 2009 / 28 / ec . these projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in part iv of the annex to this regulation . ### cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy shall involve at least two member states and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between member states or arrangements between member states and third countries as set out in articles 6 , 7 , 9 or 11 of directive 2009 / 28 / ec . these projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in part iv of the annex to this regulation .


### cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy shall be eligible for union funding for works if they meet the following additional criteria : ### cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy shall be eligible for union funding for works if they meet the following additional criteria :


### actions supporting cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy , including their conception , as defined in part iv of the annex to this regulation , subject to the fulfilment of the conditions laid down in article 7 of this regulation . ### actions supporting cross - border projects in the field of renewable energy , including their conception , as defined in part iv of the annex to this regulation , subject to the fulfilment of the conditions laid down in article 7 of this regulation ;


### economic , social and environmental impact ; ### economic , social , climate&#160 ; and environmental impact ;


### consistency with union and national energy and climate plans . ### delivery on union and national energy and climate plans ;


### as greenhouse gases and air pollutants largely derive from common sources , policy designed to reduce ghgs can have co - benefits for air quality that could offset some or all of the near - term costs of ghg mitigation . as data reported under directive 2001 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and the council18 represent an important input for the compilation of the ghg inventory and the national plans , the importance of compilation and reporting of consistent data between directive 2001 / 81 / ec and the ghg inventory should be recognised . __________________ 18 directive 2001 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and the council on national emission ceilings for certain pollutants . ### as greenhouse gases and air pollutants largely derive from common sources , policy designed to reduce ghgs can have co - benefits for public health and air quality that offset all of the near - term costs of ghg mitigation . as data reported under directive 2001 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and the council18 represent an important input for the compilation of the ghg inventory and the national plans , the importance of compilation and reporting of consistent data between directive 2001 / 81 / ec and the ghg inventory should be recognised . __________________ 18 directive 2001 / 81 / ec of the european parliament and the council on national emission ceilings for certain pollutants .


### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy , energy efficiency and electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals . ### the integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten - year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation . they should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the energy union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis . the national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should set out 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions , renewable energy and energy efficiency and targets on electricity interconnection . member states should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals .


### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . updates of national plans should however be foreseen once during the ten - year period covered to give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances . for the plans covering the period from 2021 to 2030 , member states should be able to update their plans by 1 january 2024 . targets , objectives and contributions should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the 2030 targets for energy and climate . as part of the updates , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting . ### national plans should be stable to ensure transparency and predictability of national policies and measures in order to ensure investor certainty . the regular submission of national plans over ten - year rolling periods give member states the opportunity to adapt to significant changing circumstances and to adjust their targets and objectives . targets and objectives should only be modified to reflect an increased overall ambition in particular as regards the targets for energy and climate . as part of these plans , member states should make efforts to mitigate any adverse environmental impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting .


### as is the case for planning , sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out reporting requirements , many of which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level , but those requirements have been introduced at different moments in time which has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas such as ghg mitigation , renewable energy , energy efficiency and market integration . to strike the right balance between the need to ensure a proper follow - up of the implementation of national plans and the need to reduce administrative burden , member states should establish biennial progress reports on the implementation of the plans and other developments in the energy system . some reporting however , particularly with regard to reporting requirements in the climate field stemming from the united nations framework convention on climate change and union regulations , would still be necessary on a yearly basis . ### as is the case for planning , sectorial union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out reporting requirements , which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level . to strike the right balance between the need to ensure a proper follow - up of the implementation of national plans and the need to reduce administrative burden , member states should therefore establish biennial progress reports on the implementation of the plans and other developments in the energy system . some reporting however , particularly with regard to reporting requirements in the climate field stemming from the united nations framework convention on climate change and union regulations , would still be necessary on a yearly basis . member states should hence communicate annually their approximated estimates of ghg emissions , energy consumed from renewable sources , level of primary and final energy consumption . the european environment agency should play a role in the compilation of these annual approximated estimates .


### the experience in the implementation of regulation no 525 / 2013 demonstrated the importance of transparency , accuracy , consistency , completeness and comparability of information . building on that experience , this regulation should ensure that member states report on their policies and measures and projections as a key component of the progress reports . the information in those reports should be essential for demonstrating the timely implementation of commitments under regulation [ ] [ esr ] . operating and continuously improving systems at union and member state level coupled with better guidance on reporting should significantly contribute towards an on - going strengthening of the information necessary in order to track progress in the decarbonisation dimension . ### the experience in the implementation of regulation no 525 / 2013 demonstrated the importance of transparency , accuracy , consistency , completeness and comparability of information . building on that experience , this regulation should ensure that member states use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions and make publicly available data used in making scenarios and modelling . this regulation should also ensure that member states report on their policies and measures and projections as a key component of the progress reports . the information in those reports should be essential for demonstrating the timely implementation of commitments under regulation [ ] [ esr ] . operating and continuously improving systems at union and member state level coupled with better guidance on reporting should significantly contribute towards an on - going strengthening of the information necessary in order to track progress in the decarbonisation dimension .


### in order to limit administrative burden on member states and the commission , the latter should establish an online reporting platform to facilitate communication and promote cooperation . that should ensure timely submission of reports and facilitate improved transparency on national reporting . the e - reporting platform should complement , build on and benefit from existing reporting processes , databases and e - tools , such as those of the european environment agency , eurostat , the joint research centre and the lessons learned from the union ' s eco - management and audit scheme . ### in order to increase transparency in energy and climate policy - making and to limit administrative burden on member states and the commission , the latter should establish a public online platform to facilitate public access to information , communication between the commission and the member states as well as cooperation among member states . that should ensure timely submission of reports and facilitate improved transparency on national reporting . the e - platform platform should complement , build on and benefit from existing reporting processes , databases and e - tools , such as those of the european environment agency , eurostat , the joint research centre and the lessons learned from the union ' s eco - management and audit scheme .


### as concerns data to be provided to the commission by means of national planning and reporting , information from member states should not duplicate data and statistics which have already been made available via eurostat in the context of regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council27 in the same form as under the planning and reporting obligations of this regulation and are still available from eurostat with the same values . where available and appropriate in terms of timing , reported data and projections provided in the national energy and climate plans should build on and be consistent with eurostat data and the methodology used for reporting european statistics in accordance with regulation no 223 / 2009 . __________________ 27 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programmes of the european communities . ### in order to avoid delayed action at eu level , the commission should use annual ghg , renewables and energy efficiency estimates provided by the european environment agency to assess progress towards 2030 targets . as concerns data to be provided to the commission by means of national planning and reporting , information from member states should not duplicate data and statistics which have already been made available via eurostat in the context of regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council27 in the same form as under the planning and reporting obligations of this regulation and are still available from eurostat with the same values . where available and appropriate in terms of timing , reported data and projections provided in the national energy and climate plans should build on and be consistent with eurostat data and the methodology used for reporting european statistics in accordance with regulation no 223 / 2009 . __________________ 27 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programmes of the european communities .


### for the purposes of this regulation , the definitions in [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu shall apply . ### for the purposes of this regulation , the definitions in [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , [ recast of directive 2009 / 72 / ec as proposed by com xxx ] , directive 2010 / 31 / eu and directive 2012 / 27 / eu apply .


### where applicable , other national objectives and targets consistent with existing long - term low emission strategies ; ### other national objectives and targets consistent with long - term low emission strategies ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### the member state ' s minimum binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as set out in the fourth column of the table in part a of annex ia , with a binding linear trajectory set out in part aa of annex ia and starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part a of annex ia ;


### member states shall express their contribution in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ; ### member states shall express their energy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030 , with a binding linear trajectory for that target from 2021 onwards . they shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used ;


### the cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021 - 2030 under article 7 on energy saving obligations of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] ; ### the cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021 - 2030 under article 7 on energy saving obligations of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] ; the cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved under article 7 over and each of the following ten - year periods up to 2050 will be set out in the subsequent integrated national energy and climate plan relevant to that ten year period ;


### the total floor area to be renovated or equivalent annual energy savings to be achieved from 2021 to 2030 under article 5 on the exemplary role of public bodies ' buildings of directive 2012 / 27 / eu , ### the total floor area to be renovated and the corresponding energy saved or equivalent annual energy savings to be achieved from 2021 to 2030 under article 5 on the exemplary role of public bodies ' buildings of directive 2012 / 27 / eu ,


### the total floor area to be renovated or equivalent annual energy savings to be achieved from 2020 to 2030 under article 5 on the exemplary role of public bodies ' buildings of directive 2012 / 27 / eu ; ### the total floor area to be renovated and corresponding energy savings achieved through the renovation or equivalent annual energy savings stemming from the alternative approach to be achieved from 2020 to 2030 under article 5 on the exemplary role of public buildings ( including buildings owned , occupied or managed by public authorities , hospitals and health care facilities , educational buildings and social housing of directive 2012 / 27 / eu ;


### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the dimensions of the energy union strategy ### key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the dimensions of the energy union strategy


### national objectives related to other aspects of the internal energy market such as market integration and coupling , including a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met ### national objectives related to the adjustment of market rules and products to enhance flexibility , the advancement of short - term markets , the creation of distribution grid services markets and the enhancement of market integration and coupling , including indicators on flexibility from generation , demand - side , storage , and interconnection , measured in terms of flexible capacity available and volumes valorised in the different markets , and a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met


### national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy as well as flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production , including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met ; ### national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy , including a timeframe for the phase out of capacity remuneration mechanisms ;


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### the macroeconomic , health , environmental , skills and social impact of individual and aggregated planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections of existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 . the methodology used to assess these impacts shall be made public and the use of cost - benefit analysis shall be encouraged ;


### the targets , objectives and contributions are sufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives and for the first ten - years period in particular the targets of the union ' s 2030 climate and energy framework ; ### the targets and objectives are sufficient for the collective achievement of the energy union objectives ;


### long - term low emission strategies ### long - term climate and energy strategies


### the long - term low emission strategies shall cover : ### the long - term climate and energy emission strategies shall contain the elements set out in annex ii a and cover :


### fulfilling the union ' s and the member states ' commitments under the unfccc and the paris agreement to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhance removals by sinks ; ### fulfil the union ' s and the member states ' commitments under the unfccc and the paris agreement to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and enhance removals by sinks ;


### fulfilling the objective of holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°c above pre - industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5°c above pre - industrial levels ; ### fulfil the objective of holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°c above pre - industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5°c above pre - industrial levels ;


### if applicable , other national trajectories and objectives including long - term and sectorial ones ; ### if applicable , other national trajectories and objectives including long - term and sectorial ones ( such as share of biofuels , share of advanced biofuels , share of biofuel produced from main crops produced on agricultural land , share of electricity produced from biomass without the utilisation of heat , share of renewable energy in district heating , renewable energy use in buildings ;


### implemented , adopted and planned policies and measures to achieve the national contribution to the binding union - level 2030 target for renewable energy as indicated in article 4 , including sector - and technology - specific measures , with a specific review of the implementation of measures laid down in articles 23 , 24 and 25 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] ; ### implemented , adopted and planned policies and measures to achieve the binding national 2030 target for renewable energy as indicated in article 4 , including sector - and technology - specific measures , with a specific review of the implementation of measures laid down in articles 23 , 24 and 25 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] ;


### national energy efficiency obligation scheme and alternative measures pursuant to article 7a and 7b of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com 761 ] in accordance with annex ii to this regulation ; ### national energy efficiency obligation scheme and alternative measures pursuant to article 7a and 7b of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com 761 ] in accordance with annex ii to this regulation , including the energy savings achieved through national energy efficiency obligations and / or alternative measures adopted in application articles 7a and 7b and article 20 of article 7 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ as amended by proposal com 761 ] and the impact on consumer bills and living conditions ;


### national objectives related to other aspects of the internal energy market such as market integration and coupling , if applicable ; ### national objectives and measures related to the non - discriminatory participation of renewable energy , demand response and storage , including via aggregation , in all energy markets ;


### national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy , if applicable ; ### national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy , if applicable , including cross border dimension , transparency and equal treatment of demand - side and supply - side measures , as well as timetable for the phase - out of capacity remuneration mechanisms ;


### financing measures , including union support and the use of union funds , in this area at national level , if applicable . ### financing measures , including union support and the use of union funds , in this area at national level , if applicable . the use made of any financial contribution by the commission to funding instruments in which member states jointly commit national resources shall be published .


### e - reporting platform ### e - platform


### by 31 october 2021 and every second year thereafter , the commission shall assess , in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports , of other information reported under this regulation , of the indicators and of european statistics where available : ### by 31 october 2021 and every second year thereafter the commission shall assess , in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports , of other information reported under this regulation , of data from the european environment agency and of the indicators and of european statistics where available :


### if , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting the targets , objectives and contributions or implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 . in issuing such recommendations , the commission shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by member states to contribute to the union ' s 2030 target for renewable energy . ### if on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 25 , the commission concludes that insufficient progress is made by a member state towards meeting their trajectories and targets or implementing the policies and measures set out its integrated national climate and energy plan , it shall issue recommendations to the member state concerned pursuant to article 28 .


### in 2027 and 2032 , the commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the national inventory data submitted by member states pursuant to article 23 of this regulation with a view to monitoring member states ' greenhouse gas emission reductions or limitations pursuant to articles 4 , 9 and 10 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] and their reduction of emissions and enhancement of removals by sinks pursuant to articles 4 and 12 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] and any other greenhouse gas emission reduction or limitation targets set out in union legislation . member states shall participate fully in that process . ### the commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the national inventory data submitted by member states pursuant to article 23 of this regulation with a view to monitoring member states ' greenhouse gas emission reductions or limitations pursuant to articles 4 , 9 and 10 of regulation [ ] [ esr ] and their reduction of emissions and enhancement of removals by sinks pursuant to articles 4 and 12 of regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] and any other greenhouse gas emission reduction or limitation targets set out in union legislation . member states shall participate fully in that process .


### the european environment agency shall assist the commission in its work as regards the decarbonisation and energy efficiency dimensions to comply with articles 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 and 34 in accordance with its annual work programme . that shall include assistance , as required , with : ### the european environment agency shall assist the commission in its work as regards the decarbonisation and energy efficiency dimensions to comply with articles 13a , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 and 34 in accordance with its annual work programme . that shall include assistance , as required , with :


### energy union committee ### energy and climate change committee


### the commission shall be assisted by an energy union committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 and work in the respective sectorial formations relevant for this regulation . ### the commission shall be assisted by an energy and climate change committee . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2026 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the paris agreement . the commission may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of parties in relation to progress towards the global long - term goal , and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation and implementation of this regulation , its contribution to the governance of the energy union and the conformity of the planning , reporting and monitoring provisions of this regulation with other union legislation or future decisions relating to the unfccc and the adequacy of its contribution to the goals of paris agreement . the reports shall be accompanied by proposals to enhance the union ' s climate and energy action as appropriate .


### national objectives with regard to increasing the diversification of energy sources and supply from third countries , storage and demand response ### national objectives with regard to increasing the diversification of energy sources and supply from third countries , the uptake of energy savings measures , storage and demand response


### national objectives to protect energy consumers and improve the competitiveness of the retail energy sector ### national objectives to protect energy consumers , increase transparency , encourage supplier switch and improve the competitiveness of the retail energy sector


### if appropriate , national objectives including long - term targets for the deployment of low - carbon technologies , including for decarbonising energy - and carbon - intensive industrial sectors and , if applicable , for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure ### if appropriate , national objectives including long - term targets for the deployment of low - carbon technologies ensuring a highly energy efficient and renewables - based system , including for decarbonising energy - and carbon - intensive industrial sectors , for decarbonising the building sector via the implementation of zero - energy renovation pilot projects and green commercial buildings and , if applicable , for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure


### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a low - carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement ### policies and measures to achieve the target set under regulation [ ] [ esr ] as referred to in 2 . 1 . 1 and policies and measures to comply with regulation [ ] [ lulucf ] , and the target for enhancing removals from sinks as referred in 2 . 1 . 1 , covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals , with an outlook to the long - term vision and goal to become a net - zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050 at the latest and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the paris agreement


### if applicable , without prejudice to the applicability of state aid rules , financing measures , including eu support and the use of eu funds , in this area at national level ### if applicable , financing measures , including eu support and the use of eu funds , in this area at national level


### assessment of policy interactions at least until the last year of the period covered by the plan ### assessment of policy interactions at least until the last year of the period covered by the plan , in particular to establish a robust understanding of the impact of energy efficiency / energy savings policies on the sizing of the energy system and to reduce the risk of stranded investments in energy supply , network investment and end use conversion


### primary biomass from forest used directly for energy production ### primary biomass from forest used directly for energy production or for producing processed wood - based fuel


### energy savings achieved through article 7 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] in years x - 3 and x - 2 ; ### the cumulative amount of energy savings achieved through article 7 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ version as amended in accordance with proposal com761 ] in years x - 3 and x - 2 , as well as the amount of savings achieved by each policy , measure and individual action ii ) an explanation on how and on the basis of which data these savings have been estimated iii ) an explanation on whether or not the member state is on track to achieve the total amount of savings required by the end of the period described in article 7 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu [ as amended by proposal com761 ] . if the member state is not on track , it shall provide further explanation on the corrective actions it intends to take to deliver the savings iv ) in case the measures included in the progress report deviate from the measures included in the member state ' s notification , a justification ;


### in respect of both third countries and member states that are a significant source of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed within the union , on national measures taken to respect the sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas saving criteria set out in article 26 , paragraphs 2 to 7 , of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , for soil , water and air protection . ### in respect of both third countries and member states that are a source of raw materials for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed within the union , on national measures taken to respect the sustainability criteria and greenhouse gas saving criteria set out in article 26 , paragraphs 2 to 7 , of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , for soil , water and air protection .


### the commission shall , by 30 june of each year , send to the european parliament , the council and the court of auditors an annual report on the situation of the guarantee fund and the management thereof in the previous calendar year . ### the commission shall , by 30 june of each year , send to the european parliament , the council and the court of auditors an annual report on the situation of the efsi and the management thereof in the previous calendar year .


### the eu guarantee and the payments and recoveries under it that are attributable to the general budget of the union shall be audited by the court of auditors . ### the governance of the use of the eu guarantee and the payments and recoveries under it that are attributable to the general budget of the union shall be audited by the court of auditors . the external audit of the activities undertaken in accordance with the efsi regulation is carried out by the european court of auditors in accordance with article 287 tfeu . the court of auditors shall issue a special report covering these matters 18 months after the entry into force of this regulation . the tripartite agreement between the ec , the eib and the eca shall be revised in order to reflect this requirement .


### the eib shall notify olaf promptly and provide it with the necessary information when , at any stage of the preparation , implementation or closure of operations subject to the eu guarantee , it has grounds to suspect that there is a potential case of fraud , corruption , money laundering or other illegal activity that may affect the financial interests of the union . ### the eib shall notify olaf promptly and provide it with the necessary information when , at any stage of the preparation , implementation or closure of operations subject to the efsi , it has grounds to suspect that there is a potential case of fraud , corruption , embezzlement , money laundering or other illegal activity that may affect the financial interests of the union .