### where a member state other than that which issued an alert has evidence suggesting that an item of data is factually incorrect or has been unlawfully stored , it shall , through the exchange of supplementary information , inform the issuing member state at the earliest opportunity and not later than 10 days after the said evidence has come to its attention . the issuing member state shall check the communication and , if necessary , correct or delete the item in question without delay . ### where a member state other than that which issued an alert has evidence suggesting that an item of data is factually incorrect or has been unlawfully stored , it shall , through the exchange of supplementary information , immediately inform the issuing member state . the issuing member state shall check the communication and , if necessary , correct or delete the item in question without delay .


### the sirene bureau shall contact the requesting authority to clarify whether or not the alert is on the same person ; ### the sirene bureau shall immediately contact the requesting authority to clarify whether or not the alert is on the same person ;


### the national supervisory authorities and the european data protection supervisor , each acting within the scope of its respective competences , shall actively cooperate within the framework of their responsibilities and shall ensure coordinated supervision of sis . ### the national supervisory authorities and the european data protection supervisor , each acting within the scope of its respective competences , shall actively cooperate with each other within the framework of their responsibilities in accordance with article 62 of [ new regulation on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data ] .


### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final ### the implementation of infrastructure projects on the ten - t core network should be also supported by commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the union acquis . for example the action plan for nature , people and the economy23 foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the birds and habitats directives . direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the minimising of external costs and the best value for public money24 . additionally , appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the multi - annual financial framework 2021 - 2027 , with the aim of providing financial support for ten - t projects of common interest and with a european added value . _________________ 23 com 198 final . 24 com 573 final


### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision . ### in order to meet the time limits set out in article 6 and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest , all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law , both national and of the union , shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision in full respect of the principle of transparency , citizens ' participation as well as union environmental legislation , the ghg reduction and safety targets .


### excessive length of restructuring , insolvency and discharge procedures in several member states is an important factor triggering low recovery rates and deterring investors from making business in jurisdictions where procedures risk taking too long . ### excessive length of restructuring , insolvency and discharge procedures in several member states is an important factor triggering longstanding damage for the workers concerned , low recovery rates and deterring investors from making business in jurisdictions where procedures risk taking too long .


### in particular small and medium sized enterprises should benefit from a more coherent approach at union level , since they do not have the necessary resources to cope with high restructuring costs and to take advantage of the more efficient restructuring procedures in some member states . small and medium enterprises , especially when facing financial difficulties , often do not have the resources to hire professional advice , therefore early warning tools should be put in place to alert debtors to the urgency to act . in order to help such enterprises restructure at low cost , model restructuring plans should also be developed nationally and made available online . debtors should be able to use and adapt them to their own needs and to the specificities of their business . ### in particular small and medium sized enterprises should benefit from a more coherent approach at union level , since they do not have the necessary resources to cope with high restructuring costs and to take advantage of the more efficient restructuring procedures in some member states . small and medium enterprises , especially when facing financial difficulties , as well as workers representatives often do not have the resources to hire professional advice , therefore early warning tools should be put in place to alert debtors to the urgency to act . in order to help such enterprises restructure at low cost , model restructuring plans should also be developed nationally and made available online . debtors should be able to use and adapt them to their own needs and to the specificities of their business .


### a restructuring plan shall be deemed to be adopted by affected parties , provided that a majority in the amount of their claims or interests is obtained in each and every class . member states shall lay down the required majorities for the adoption of a restructuring plan , which shall be in any case not higher than 75% in the amount of claims or interests in each class . ### a restructuring plan shall be deemed to be adopted by affected parties , provided that a majority in the amount of their claims or interests is obtained in each and every class and that the class of workers obtains the majority . member states shall lay down the required majorities for the adoption of a restructuring plan , which shall be in any case not higher than 75% in the amount of claims or interests in each class .


### in order to enhance security in the member states and across the union , it is necessary to improve access to information by financial intelligence units and public authorities responsible for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious forms of crimes , to enhance their ability to conduct financial investigations and to improve cooperation between them . ### in order to enhance security and prosecution of financial crimes in the member states and across the union , it is necessary to improve access to information by financial intelligence units and public authorities responsible for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious forms of crimes , to enhance their ability to conduct financial investigations and to improve cooperation between them .


### in order to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing more effectively and to reinforce its role in providing financial information and analysis , a financial intelligence unit should be empowered to exchange information or analysis already in its possession or which can be obtained from obliged entities at the request of another financial intelligence unit or of a competent authority in its member state . this exchange should not hamper a financial intelligence unit ' s active role in disseminating its analysis to other financial intelligence units where that analysis reveals facts , conduct or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing of direct interest to those other financial intelligence units . financial analysis covers operational analysis which focuses on individual cases and specific targets or on appropriate selected information , depending on the type and volume of the disclosures received and the expected use of the information after dissemination as well as strategic analysis addressing money laundering and terrorist financing trends and patterns . however , this directive should be without prejudice to the organisational status and role conferred to financial intelligence units under the national law of member states . ### in order to prevent and combat money laundering , the associated predicate offences and terrorist financing more effectively and to reinforce its role in providing financial information and analysis , a financial intelligence unit should be empowered to exchange information or analysis already in its possession or which can be obtained from obliged entities at the request of another financial intelligence unit or of a competent authority in its member state . this exchange should not hamper a financial intelligence unit ' s active role in disseminating its analysis to other financial intelligence units where that analysis reveals facts , conduct or suspicion of money laundering and terrorist financing of direct interest to those other financial intelligence units . financial analysis covers operational analysis which focuses on individual cases and specific targets or on appropriate selected information , depending on the type and volume of the disclosures received and the expected use of the information after dissemination as well as strategic analysis addressing money laundering and terrorist financing trends and patterns . however , this directive should be without prejudice to the organisational status and role conferred to financial intelligence units under the national law of member states . in particular , fius should be under no obligation to comply with the request for information where there are objective grounds for assuming that the provision of such information would have a negative impact on ongoing investigations or analyses , or , in exceptional circumstances , where disclosure of the information would be clearly disproportionate to the legitimate interests of a natural or legal person or irrelevant with regard to the purposes for which it has been requested . any refusal to comply with a request for information from another financial investigation unit or from a competent authority in its member state should be appropriately explained .


### time limits for exchanges of information between financial intelligence units are necessary to ensure quick , effective and consistent cooperation . sharing information necessary to solve cross - border cases and investigations should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be provided to ensure effective sharing of information within reasonable time or to meet procedural constraints . shorter time limits should be provided in duly justified cases , where the requests relate to specific serious criminal offences , such as terrorist offences and offences related to a terrorist group or activities as laid down in union law . ### time limits for exchanges of information between financial intelligence units are necessary to ensure quick , effective and consistent cooperation . sharing information necessary to solve cross - border cases and investigations should be carried out with the same celerity and priority as for a similar domestic case . time limits should be provided to ensure effective sharing of information within reasonable time or to meet procedural constraints , as well as to harmonise practices of exchange of information between fius across the union . shorter time limits should be provided in duly justified cases , where the requests relate to specific serious criminal offences , such as terrorist offences and offences related to a terrorist group or activities as laid down in union law .


### given the sensitivity of financial data that should be analysed by financial intelligence units and the necessary data protection safeguards , this directive should specifically set out the type and scope of information that can be exchanged between financial intelligence units and with designated competent authorities . this directive should not bring any changes to currently agreed methods of data collection . ### given the sensitivity of financial data that should be analysed by financial intelligence units and the necessary data protection safeguards , this directive should specifically set out the type and scope of information that can be exchanged between financial intelligence units and with designated competent authorities . this directive should not bring any changes to currently agreed methods of data collection and should not derogate from the existing union data protection law .


### under its specific competences and tasks as laid down in article 4 of regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council16 , europol provides support to member states’ cross - border investigations into the money laundering activities of transnational criminal organisations . according to regulation 2016 / 794 , the europol national units are the liaison bodies between europol and the member states ' authorities competent to investigate criminal offences . to provide europol with the information necessary to carry out its tasks , member states should provide that their financial intelligence unit replies to requests for financial information and financial analysis made by europol through the respective europol national unit . member states should also provide that their europol national unit replies to requests for information on bank accounts by europol . requests made by europol have to be duly justified . they have to be made on a case - by case basis , within the limits of europol ' s responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks . ### under its specific competences and tasks as laid down in article 4 of regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council16 , europol provides support to member states’ cross - border investigations into the money laundering activities of transnational criminal organisations . according to regulation 2016 / 794 , the europol national units are the liaison bodies between europol and the member states ' authorities competent to investigate criminal offences . to provide europol with the information necessary to carry out its tasks , member states should provide that their financial intelligence unit are able to reply to requests for financial information and financial analysis made by europol through the respective europol national unit . member states should also provide that their europol national unit are able to reply to requests for information on bank accounts by europol . requests made by europol have to be duly justified . they have to be made on a case - by case basis , within the limits of europol ' s responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks .


### to achieve the appropriate balance between efficiency and a high level of data protection , member states should be required to ensure that the processing of sensitive financial information that could reveal a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation should be allowed only to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant to a specific investigation . ### to achieve a high level of data protection , member states should be required to ensure that the processing of sensitive financial information that could reveal a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation should be allowed only to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant to a specific investigation , and in accordance with directive 2016 / 680 .


### personal data obtained under this directive should only be processed by competent authorities where it is necessary and proportionate for the purposes of prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious crime . ### personal data obtained under this directive should only be processed by competent authorities where it is necessary and proportionate for the purposes of prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious crime and in accordance with directive 2016 / 680 .


### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its national financial intelligence unit is required to reply to requests for financial information or financial analysis by its designated competent authorities referred to in article 3 , where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary , on a case - by - case basis , for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences . ### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its national financial intelligence unit is able to reply to requests for financial information or financial analysis by its designated competent authorities referred to in article 3 , where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary , on a case - by - case basis , for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences .


### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its designated national competent authorities are required to reply to requests for law enforcement information by the national financial intelligence unit , on a case - by - case basis , where the information is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its designated national competent authorities are required to reply in a timely manner to requests for law enforcement information by the national financial intelligence unit , on a case - by - case basis , where the information is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing .


### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is enabled to exchange financial information or financial analysis with any financial intelligence unit in the union where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is able to exchange financial information or financial analysis with any financial intelligence unit in the union where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing .


### member states shall ensure that where a financial intelligence unit is requested pursuant to paragraph 1 to exchange financial information or financial analysis , it shall do so as soon as possible and in any case no later than three days after the receipt of the request . in exceptional , duly justified cases , this time limit may be extended by a maximum of 10 days . ### member states shall ensure that where a financial intelligence unit is requested pursuant to paragraph 1 to exchange financial information or financial analysis , it shall do so as soon as possible and in any case no later than three days after the receipt of the request . in exceptional , duly justified cases , this time limit may be extended by a maximum of 10 days . the same time limits apply for sending an appropriate explanation in case of refusals based on article 9 .


### each member state shall ensure that its europol national unit replies to duly justified requests related to bank account information made by the agency for law enforcement cooperation established by regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council on a case - by - case basis within the limits of its responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks . ### each member state shall ensure that its europol national unit is able to reply to duly justified requests related to bank account information made by the agency for law enforcement cooperation established by regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council on a case - by - case basis within the limits of its responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks .


### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit replies to duly justified requests related to financial information and financial analysis made by europol through the europol national unit within the limits of its responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks . ### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is able to reply to duly justified requests related to financial information and financial analysis made by europol through the europol national unit within the limits of its responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks .


### the processing of information revealing a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation may only be allowed to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant in a specific case ### the processing of information revealing a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership , health , sexual life or sexual orientation may only be allowed to the extent that it is strictly necessary and relevant in a specific case and in accordance with article 10 of directive 2016 / 680 .


### member states shall adopt legislative measures restricting , in whole or in part , the data subject ' s right of access to personal data relating to him or her processed under this directive in order to : ### member states shall adopt legislative measures restricting , in whole or in part , the data subject ' s right of access to personal data relating to him or her processed under this directive in accordance with article 15 of directive 2016 / 680 and in order to :


### the rome i regulation provides that the country where the work is habitually carried out shall not be deemed to have changed if he is temporarily employed in another country . ### the rome i regulation provides that the country where the work is habitually carried out shall not be deemed to have changed if he is temporarily employed in another country . the rome i regulation does not specify or define the term ' temporarily employed ' . it is therefore essential that for posted workers who are , by definition , carrying out work in another member state for a limited period of time , a specific provision is introduced in this directive in order to provide for a period after which the country of service provision is deemed to become the habitual place of employment .


### ' union funds ' means the european structural and investment funds referred to in article 1 of regulation no 1303 / 2013 , the fund for the european aid to the most deprived , established by regulation no 223 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council19 , the asylum , migration and integration fund established by regulation no 516 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council20 , the instrument for financial support for police cooperation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management established as part of the internal security fund , by regulation no 513 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council21 , and the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa established , as part of the internal security fund , by regulation 515 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council22 . __________________ 19 regulation no 223 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 , on the fund for european aid to the most deprived . 20 regulation no 516 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 april 2014 establishing the asylum , migration and integration fund , amending council decision 2008 / 381 / ec and repealing decisions no 573 / 2007 / ec and no 575 / 2007 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and council decision 2007 / 435 / ec . 21 regulation no 513 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 april 2014 establishing , as part of the internal security fund , the instrument for financial support for police cooperation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management and repealing council decision 2007 / 125 / jha . 22 regulation no 515 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 april 2014 establishing , as part of the internal security fund , the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing decision no 574 / 2007 / ec . ### ' union funds ' means the european structural and investment funds referred to in article 1 of regulation no 1303 / 2013 .


### to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms according to priorities , taking into account initial conditions and expected socio - economic impacts ; ### to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design and implement their sustainable reforms according to priorities and the principle of subsidiarity , taking into account initial conditions and expected socio - economic impacts


### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building and related supporting actions , notably : ### institutional , administrative or sectoral capacity building , empowerment of civil society and related supporting actions , notably :


### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . ### taking into account the principles of subsidiarity , solidarity , transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds and other union programmes and instruments and based on the specific needs identified by the member state in consultation with regional authorities and civil society representatives , the commission shall agree with the member state concerned , in line with the agreed policy guidelines , on the objectives , the priority actions for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support .


### in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point of article 15 , member states shall receive for each resettled person in accordance with a targeted union resettlement scheme a lump sum of eur 10 , 000 . ### in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point of article 15 , member states shall receive for each resettled person in accordance with a targeted union resettlement scheme a lump sum of eur 10 , 000 . all financial resources allocated are addressed to resettlement purposes and not other actions financed by regulation eu no 516 / 2014 such as funding of immigration detention centres .


### in the european defence action plan , adopted on 30 november 2016 , the commission committed to complement , leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by member states in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges , as well as to foster a competitive and innovative european defence industry . it proposed in particular to launch a european defence fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies . the fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development . ### in the european defence action plan , adopted on 30 november 2016 , the commission described the numerous structural problems in the european defence sector which hamper the efficient use of national resources for making available the defence capabilities needed for an effective common security and defence policy . the commission underlined in particular that duplications , fragmentation , and other structural problems have led to a sector which generates only 15% of capabilities compared to the same investment by the united states of america . the highly inefficient structures and mechanism , coupled with a very low rate of collaborative projects lead to a loss of eur 25 to 100 billion annually . this is why in the european defence action plan , the commission committed to complement , leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by member states in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges , as well as to foster an efficient european defence industry . to realise these objectives it is therefore necessary to enhance , at the level of the union , the institutional framework for cooperation of member states and undertakings in the defence industrial development sector . in addition , the commission proposed in particular to launch efficient cooperation actions that would lead to investments by the member states in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies .


### in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence industrial development programme should be established . the programme should aim at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry inter alia cyber defence by supporting the cooperation between undertakings in the development phase of defence products and technologies . the development phase , which follows the research and technology phase , entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research and adversely impact the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry . by supporting the development phase , the programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation . the programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with article 182 tfeu and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies . ### in order to contribute to the efficiency of the union ' s defence industry , a european defence industrial development cooperation programme should be established jointly by the member states and the commission . the programme should consist of a cooperation mechanism between member states , the commission and undertakings and address the development phase of defence products and technologies which follows the research and technology phase , and which entails significant risks and costs that hamper the further exploitation of the results of research . by addressing the development phase , the programme would contribute to a better exploitation of the results of defence research and it would help to cover the gap between research and production as well as to promote all forms of innovation . the programme should complement activities carried out in accordance with article 182 of the tfeu and it does not cover the production of defence products and technologies .


### in view of the specificities of the sector , in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the member states have not first agreed to support such projects . after having defined common defence capability priorities at union - level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis , member states identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project . they may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project . ### in view of the specificities of the sector , no collaborative project between undertakings should be launched if the member states have not first agreed to support such projects . after having defined common defence capability priorities via the capability development plan in the context of the common security and defence policy , member states identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project . they may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project .


### as the objective of the programme is to support the competitiveness of the union defence industry by de - risking the development phase of cooperative projects , actions related to the development of a defence product or technology , namely definition of common technical specifications , design , prototyping , testing , qualification , certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures , should be eligible to benefit from it . this will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies . ### as the objective of the programme is to increase the level of efficiency of cooperation between member states and de - risking the development phase of cooperative defence industry projects , actions related to the development of a defence product or technology , namely definition of common technical specifications , design , prototyping , testing , qualification , certification should be considered under the programme . this will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies .


### given that the programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across member states , an action should be eligible for funding under the programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least two different member states . ### given that the programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across and between member states , an action should be considered under the programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least three undertakings based in at least two different member states .


### cross - border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications . the absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity , delays and inflated costs in the development phase . the agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the union ' s support under this programme . actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the programme . ### cross - border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications . the absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity , delays and inflated costs in the development phase . the agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the union ' s administrative support under this programme . actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the programme .


### as the programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the union ' s defence industry , only entities established in the union and effectively controlled by member states or their nationals should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states . ### as the programme aims at enhancing the efficiency of the cooperation of the union ' s defence industry , only entities established in the union and effectively controlled by member states or their nationals should be eligible for support . additionally , in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the union and its member states , the infrastructure , facilities , assets and resources used by the participants and subcontractors in actions supported under the programme , shall not be located on the territory of non - member states and shall not be subject to control or restrictions by third countries , undertakings or public entities in third countries .


### the promotion of innovation and technological development in the union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the union . accordingly , the action ' s contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states should serve as an award criterion . within the union , common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the capability development plan . other union processes such as the coordinated annual review on defence and the permanent structured cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation . where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives , such as in the nato context , and serving the union security and defence interest , may also be taken into account . ### the promotion of innovation and technological development in the union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the union as defined objectively within the context of the common security and defence policy . accordingly , the action ' s contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states within the context of csdp should serve as an award criterion . within the union , common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the capability development plan . other union processes such as the coordinated annual review on defence and the permanent structured cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation .


### to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings , including small and medium - sized enterprises , in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states within the union ; ### to support and leverage the cooperation between member states and with undertakings , including small and medium - sized enterprises , in the development of technologies or products solely in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states within the union in the context of the capability development plan of the common security and defence policy ;


### the amount for the implementation of the programme for the period 2019 - 2020 is set at eur 500 million in current prices . ### actions under the programme shall be funded by the member states and where appropriate via the use of the athena mechanism . only administrative and organisational expenditure to which the development and implementation of the programme gives rise for the institutions may be funded by the union budget . the financial resources shall be drawn from the existing administrative resources available to the institutions .


### the programme shall provide support for actions by beneficiaries in the development phase covering both new and the upgrade of existing products and technologies , in relation to : ### the programme shall identify and develop actions by participants in the development phase covering both new and the upgrade of existing products and technologies , in relation to :


### the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different member states . the undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity or shall not control each other . ### the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different member states . the undertakings and their subcontractors which are participants shall not effectively be controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity or shall not control each other .


### contribution to the security and defence interests of the union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to implement defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states within the union ; and , ### contribution to the common security and defence policy by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to implement defence capability priorities commonly agreed by member states in the context of the capability development plan ; and ,


### viability notably via a demonstration by the beneficiaries that the remaining costs of the eligible action are covered by other means of financing such as member states’ contributions ; and ### viability notably via a demonstration by the participants that the costs of the eligible action are covered by means of financing such as member states’ contributions and the athena mechanism ; and


### for actions described in points to of article 6 , the contribution to the competitiveness of the european defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that member states have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way , including joint procurement where applicable . ### for actions described in points to of article 6 , the contribution to a more efficient and integrated european defence industry inter alia through the demonstration by the participants that member states have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way , including joint procurement where applicable .


### the work programme shall set out in detail the categories of projects to be funded under the programme ; ### the work programme shall set out in detail the categories of projects to be included in the programme as well as the commitment of the member states for financing their implementation ;


### to support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future union policy actions , the commission shall draw up a retrospective evaluation report and send it to the european parliament and to the council . the report - building on relevant consultations of member states and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in article 2 . it shall also analyse cross border participation of smes in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain . ### to support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future union policy actions , the commission shall draw up a retrospective evaluation report and send it to the european parliament and to the council . the report - building on relevant consultations of member states and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in article 2 and shall be submitted to the european parliament and to the council every six months . it shall also analyse cross border participation of smes in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of smes to the global value chain .


### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states to prepare and implement growth - enhancing administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , job creation , boosting europe ' s competitiveness and stimulating investment in the real economy . ### against this background , it is necessary to establish a structural reform support programme with the objective of strengthening the capacity of member states and regional authorities to prepare and implement sustainable administrative and structural reforms , including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the union funds . the programme is intended to contribute to the achievement of common goals towards obtaining economic recovery , job creation , social inclusion , boosting europe ' s competitiveness and stimulating sustainable investment in the real economy towards quality job creation .


### the development and implementation of solutions that address national challenges which have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges ; ### the development and implementation of solutions that address challenges which might have impact on cross - border or union - wide challenges ;


### to assist the initiatives of national authorities to design their reforms according to priorities , taking into account initial conditions and expected socio - economic impacts ; ### to assist the initiatives of policy makers , national and regional authorities and democratic institutions to design their reforms according to priorities , taking into account initial conditions and expected socio - economic impacts and the objective to contribute to delivering the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ;


### to support the national authorities to enhance their capacity to formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ; ### to support the national and regional authorities , beneficiaries and stakeholders to enhance their capacity to formulate , develop and implement reform policies and strategies and pursue an integrated approach ensuring consistency between goals and means across sectors ;


### to support the efforts of national authorities to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account good practices and lessons learned by other countries in addressing similar situations ; ### to support the efforts of national and regional authorities , in close cooperation with stakeholders , to define and implement appropriate processes and methodologies by taking into account good practices and lessons learned by other countries addressing similar situations ;


### a member state wishing to receive support under the programme shall submit a request for support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the programme as set out in article 5 . this request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 october of each calendar year . ### a member state wishing to receive support under the programme shall submit a request for support to the commission , identifying the policy areas and the priorities for support within the scope of the programme as set out in article 5 . this request shall be submitted at the latest by 31 october of each calendar year . in line with the partnership principle as referred to in article 5 of regulation no 1303 / 2013 , member states shall involve their parliament and their partners from regional and local authorities , social partners and representatives of civil society before submitting a request .


### taking into account the principles of transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds or other union programmes , the commission in close cooperation with the member state concerned shall identify the priority areas for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support . ### taking into account the principles of subsidiarity , solidarity , transparency , equal treatment and sound financial management , further to a dialogue with the member state , including in the context of the european semester , the commission shall analyse the request for support referred to in paragraph 1 based on the urgency , breadth and depth of the problems identified , support needs in respect of the policy areas concerned , analysis of socioeconomic indicators and general administrative capacity of the member state . taking into account the existing actions and measures financed by union funds and other union programmes and instruments and based on the specific needs identified by the member state in consultation with regional authorities , the commission shall agree with the member state concerned on the objectives , the priority actions for support , the scope of the support measures to be provided and the global financial contribution for such support .


### it is necessary to clarify the rules governing small project funds which have been implemented since interreg has existed , but have never been covered by specific provisions . as also set out in the opinion of the committee of the regions ‘ people - to - people and small - scale projects in cross - border cooperation programmes’32 , such small project funds play an important role in building up trust between citizens and institutions , offer great european added value and contribute considerably to the overall objective of cross - border cooperation programmes by overcoming border obstacles and integrating border areas and their citizens . in order to simplify the management of the financing of small projects by the final recipients , who are often not used to applying for union funds , the use of simplified cost options and of lump sums should be made obligatory below a certain threshold . _________________ 32 opinion of the european committee of the regions ‘ people - to - people and small - scale projects in cross - border cooperation programmes’ of 12 july 2017 . ### it is necessary to clarify the rules governing small project funds which have been implemented since interreg has existed , but have never been covered by specific provisions . as also set out in the opinion of the committee of the regions ‘ people - to - people and small - scale projects in cross - border cooperation programmes’32 , such small project funds play an important role in building up trust between citizens and institutions , offer great european added value and contribute considerably to the overall objective of cross - border cooperation programmes by overcoming border obstacles and integrating border areas and their citizens . they should favour in particular cultural , artistic and citizen - orientated cross - border initiatives . in order to simplify the management of the financing of small projects by the final recipients , who are often not used to applying for union funds , the use of simplified cost options and of lump sums should be made obligatory below a certain threshold . _________________ 32 opinion of the european committee of the regions ‘ people - to - people and small - scale projects in cross - border cooperation programmes’ of 12 july 2017 .


### such a framework is a necessary part of a well - managed migration policy to reduce divergences among national resettlement practices and procedures , provide for the legal and safe arrival to the territory of the member states of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection , help reduce the risk of a large - scale irregular inflow of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states and thereby reducing the pressure of spontaneous arrivals on the member states ' asylum systems , be an expression of solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , help achieve union ' s foreign policy objectives by increasing the union ' s leverage vis - à - vis third countries , and effectively contribute to global resettlement initiatives through speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries . ### such a framework is a necessary part of a well - managed migration policy to increase and complement national resettlement practices and procedures , provide for the legal and safe arrival to the territory of the member states of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection , help reduce the risk of a poorly managed irregular inflow of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states and thereby reducing the pressure of spontaneous arrivals on the member states ' asylum systems , be an expression of solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , help achieve union ' s foreign policy objectives aiming at alleviating protracted refugee situations in third countries , and effectively contribute to global resettlement initiatives through speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries . together with development actions and policies , resettlement can effectively contribute to decreasing tensions and alleviating protracted refugee situations in third countries .


### each targeted union resettlement scheme should determine which standard procedural rules should apply to its implementation . it should in addition set out local cooperation arrangements where and as appropriate to facilitate its implementation . ### each targeted union resettlement scheme should determine which standard procedural rules should apply to its implementation . it should in addition set out local cooperation arrangements where and as appropriate and cooperation arrangements with unhcr to facilitate its implementation .


### contribute to the reduction of the risk of a large - scale irregular inflow of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection to the territory of the member states ; ### contribute to ensuring expedited access to the union for third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection and increase member states ' resettlement efforts ;


### a description of the specific group or groups of third - country nationals or stateless persons to whom the targeted union resettlement scheme shall apply ; ### a description of the specific group or groups of third - country nationals or stateless persons to whom the targeted union resettlement scheme shall apply , according to the vulnerability criteria established by unhcr ;


### member states shall make that assessment on the basis of documentary evidence , including , where applicable , information from unhcr on whether the third - country nationals or the stateless persons qualify as refugees or on the basis of a personal interview or a combination of both . ### member states shall make that assessment on the basis of documentary evidence , including , where applicable , in close cooperation with unhcr on whether the third - country nationals or the stateless persons qualify as refugees or on the basis of a personal interview or a combination of both .


### member states may also request unhcr to fully assess whether third - country nationals or stateless persons referred to them by unhcr qualify as refugees within the meaning of article 1 of the 1951 geneva convention . ### member states shall also request unhcr to fully assess whether third - country nationals or stateless persons referred to them by unhcr qualify as refugees within the meaning of article 1 of the 1951 geneva convention .


### the possible measures to be adopted in the event of generalised deficiencies and the procedure to be followed to adopt them should be determined . those measures should include the suspension of payments and of commitments , a reduction of funding under existing commitments , and a prohibition to conclude new commitments with recipients . ### the possible measures to be adopted in the event of generalised deficiencies and the procedure to be followed to adopt them should be determined . those measures should include the suspension of payments , a modification of the implementation method , a transfer of financial allocations , and a prohibition to conclude new commitments with recipients .


### appropriate measures shall be taken where a generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law in a member state affects or risks affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the union , in particular : ### appropriate measures shall be taken where a generalised deficiency as regards union values in a member state affects or risks affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the union , in particular :


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 153 and thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 153 and article 157 thereof ,


### information on remuneration to be provided should include all elements of the remuneration , including contributions in cash or kind , directly or indirectly received by the worker in respect of his or her work . the provision of such information should be without prejudice to the freedom for employers to provide for additional elements of remuneration such as one - off payments . the fact that elements of remuneration due by law or collective agreement have not been included in that information should not constitute a reason for not providing them to the worker . ### information on remuneration to be provided should include but not be limited to all elements of the remuneration , as well as the method of calculation and information on pay levels , broken down by gender , for categories of employees doing the same work or work of equal value , including contributions in cash or kind , directly or indirectly received by the worker in respect of his or her work overtime payments , bonuses and other entitlements , such as sick pay or leaves . the provision of such information should be without prejudice to the freedom for employers to provide for additional elements of remuneration such as one - off payments . the fact that elements of remuneration due by law or collective agreement have not been included in that information should not constitute a reason for not providing them to the worker .


### probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . as established in the european pillar of social rights , probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration . a substantial number of member states have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months , which should be considered reasonable . probationary periods may be longer than six months where this is justified by the nature of the employment such as for managerial positions and where this is in the interest of the worker , such as in the case of long illness or in the context of specific measures promoting permanent employment notably for young workers . ### probationary periods allow employers to verify if workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . as established in the european pillar of social rights , probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration . a substantial number of member states have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months , which should be considered reasonable , and therefore by no means be exceeded beyond .


### where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed , it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally , including to those in non - standard forms of employment . the costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker ' s remuneration . ### where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed , it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally , and without discrimination , including to those in non - standard forms of employment . the costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker ' s remuneration . the training should take place during working hours .


### the amount of paid leave to which the worker is entitled or , where this cannot be indicated when the information is given , the procedures for allocating and determining such leave ; ### the amount of paid leave and the different forms to take up the leave to which the worker is entitled or , where this cannot be indicated when the information is given , the procedures for allocating and determining such leave ;


### the initial basic amount , any other component elements , the frequency and method of payment of the remuneration to which the worker is entitled ; ### the initial basic amount , any other component elements indicated separately , such as payments of overtime , bonuses and other entitlements , such as sick pay , the frequency and method of payment of the remuneration to which the worker is entitled ;


### in a context of rapid and profound changes induced by technological revolution and globalisation , investing in learning mobility , cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education , training , youth and sport is key to building inclusive , cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining the competitiveness of the union , while contributing to strengthening european identity and to a more democratic union . ### in a context of rapid and profound changes , investing in learning mobility , education for democracy and solidarity , cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education , training , youth , sport , arts and environmentalism is key to building inclusive , democratic , cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining solidarity in the union , while contributing to strengthening european identity and to a more democratic union .


### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity . ### on 16 september 2016 in bratislava , leaders of twenty - seven member states stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth . in the rome declaration signed on 25 march 2017 , leaders of twenty - seven member states and of the european council , the european parliament and the european commission pledged to work towards a union where young people receive the best education and training and can work , learn , exchange , study and find jobs across the union ; a union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes solidarity , democracy and cultural diversity .


### the mid - term evaluation report of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education , training , youth and sport resulted in significant simplification , rationalisation and synergies in the management of the programme while further improvements are necessary to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014 - 2020 programme . in the consultations for the mid - term evaluation and on the future programme , member states and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the programme ' s scope , architecture and delivery mechanisms , while calling for a number of improvements , such as making the programme more inclusive . they also expressed their full support for keeping the programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm . the european parliament , in its resolution of 2 february 2017 on the implementation of erasmus + , welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross - sectoral cooperation in the future programme . member states and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training . ### the mid - term evaluation report of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme considered that the creation of a single programme on education , training , youth and sport resulted in significant simplification , rationalisation and synergies in the management of the programme while further improvements are necessary not only to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014 - 2020 programme but also to ensure that the creation of a single programme does not happen at the detriment of smaller beneficiaries and certain target groups . in the consultations for the mid - term evaluation and on the future programme , member states and stakeholders made a call for continuity in the programme ' s scope , architecture and delivery mechanisms , while calling for a number of improvements , such as making the programme more inclusive and manageable also for smaller beneficiaries and smaller project sizes . they also expressed their support for keeping the programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm . the european parliament , in its resolution of 2 february 2017 on the implementation of erasmus + , welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross - sectoral cooperation in the future programme . member states and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training .


### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26 adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities . this should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work . _________________ 26 com 321 final . ### in its communication on ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 - 2027 ' 26 adopted on 2 may 2018 , the commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework , notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme , one of the union’s most visible success stories . the focus of the new programme should be on inclusiveness , and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities and promoting the overall personal development of young people as active citizens in diverse and democratic societies . this should allow more young people to move to another country to live , learn or work . _________________ 26 com 321 final .


### in this context , it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education , training , youth and sport of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council27 . the integrated nature of the 2014 - 2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal , non - formal and informal , and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop those competences that are necessary to face the challenges of the twenty - first century . _________________ 27 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . ### in this context , it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education , training , youth and sport of the 2014 - 2020 erasmus + programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council27 . the integrated nature of the 2014 - 2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal , non - formal and informal , and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop those competences that are necessary to develop as individuals and to face the challenges of the twenty - first century . _________________ 27 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec .


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups underrepresented in erasmus + , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations , in particular newcomers , youth organisations , volunteer - based grassroots organisations and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages , and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups such as people with an ethnic minority background , people with disabilities and lgbti people . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle .


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for groups currently reached less , especially young people not in formal education and learners in vocational education and training as well as school pupils . higher education students could continue to be targeted at the existing high level . mobility of low - skilled , disadvantaged learners or those with fewer opportunities should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal or informal learning activities should also be fundamentally extended to reach more young people , especially newcomers , those with fewer opportunities and hard - to - reach population . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover europe through learning experiences abroad . eighteen year olds , in particular those with fewer opportunities , should be given the chance to have a first - time , short - term individual or group experience travelling throughout europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the european union and discovering its cultural diversity . the programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience . ### the programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover europe through learning experiences abroad . young people regardless of age , in particular those with fewer opportunities , should be given the chance to have a first - time , short - term individual or group experience travelling throughout europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the european union discovering its diversity and the variety of youth participation and discovering its cultural diversity . the programme should identify bodies , including civil society organisations and youth organisations , in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience . preparation and debriefing seminars , providing language training , intercultural skills and stimulating reflection should be an integral part of the travelling experience . those seminars should be organised by the responsible sending or receiving organisations . these should also be involved in the selection of participants and serve as a point of contact for the traveller for the duration of the journey . the programme should as well integrate the european capitals of culture , the european youth capitals , the european volunteering capitals and european green capitals as a key component of the experience .


### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . ### the programme should also enhance the learning of languages , in particular through widened use of online tools , as e - learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility . in order to support european mobility those languages that provide the possibility of broader intercultural exchange should be supported as well as those languages that increase the cultural heritage and language diversity of the eu .


### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy . ### the programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education , training , youth , arts and sport , recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge , skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for sustainable development , social progress , innovation , creativity and entrepreneurship , in particular within the digital economy .


### the 2010 bruges communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth . the 2017 communication on strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems , as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level . the programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for growth , innovation and competitiveness . these centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges , while supporting overall structural changes and socio - economic policies in the union . ### the 2010 bruges communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth . the 2017 communication on strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems , as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level . the programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for sustainable development , social inclusion , growth , innovation and competitiveness . these centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges , while supporting overall structural changes and socio - economic policies in the union .


### as a way to ensure cooperation with other union instruments and support to other policies of the union , mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity , such as the public sector , agriculture and enterprise , to have a learning experience abroad allowing them , at any stage of their life , to grow and develop professionally but also personally , in particular by developing an awareness of their european identity and an understanding of european cultural diversity . the programme should offer an entry point for union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension , simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities . the scaling - up of erasmus projects should be facilitated ; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture . ### as a way to ensure cooperation with other union instruments and support to other policies of the union , mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity , to have a learning experience abroad allowing them , at any stage of their life , to grow and develop professionally but also personally , in particular by developing an awareness of their european identity and an understanding of european cultural diversity . the programme should offer an entry point for union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension , simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities . the scaling - up of erasmus projects should be facilitated ; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the european structural and investment funds and the programmes relating to migration , security , justice and citizenship , health and culture as well as the european solidarity corps .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process . ### the program shall be in line with the central aim of the paris agreement to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by raising awareness and improve responsible and environment conscious behavioural patterns in order to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees celsius . reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and achieve the united nations ' sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process .


### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure . ### in compliance with the financial regulation , the commission should adopt work programmes and inform the european parliament and the council thereof . the work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the programme , the selection and award criteria for grants , as well as all other elements required , especially the targeting of those with fewer opportunities . work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201638 , there is a need to evaluate the programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . such requirements should include specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . _________________ 38 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 201638 , there is a need to evaluate the programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on beneficiary organisations but also on member states . such requirements should include specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the programme on the ground . _________________ 38 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving as a choice physically to a country other than the country of residence voluntarily , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; at the request of the participant it shall be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ;


### ' informal learning ' means learning resulting from daily activities and experiences which is not organised or structured in terms of objectives , time or learning support . it may be unintentional from the learner ' s perspective ; ### ' informal learning ' means learning resulting from daily activities and experiences which is not organised or structured in terms of objectives , time or learning support . it may be unintentional from the learner ' s perspective and it should provide for a learning outcome beneficial for the learner ;


### ' youth participation activity ' means an out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal learning approach ; ### ' youth participation activity ' means an out - of - school activity carried out by informal groups of young people or groups including young people and / or youth organisations , and characterised by a non - formal or informal learning approach ;


### ' youth worker ' means a professional or a volunteer involved in non - formal learning who supports young people in their personal socio - educational and professional development ; ### ' youth worker ' means a professional or a volunteer involved in non - formal or informal learning who supports young people in their personal development , including socio - educational and professional development and the development of their competences . youth workers together with young people are involved in planning , steering , coordination , implementation and evaluation of youth work activities and related youth work development ;


### ' eu youth dialogue ' means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations which serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities , implementation and follow - up of european cooperation in the youth field ; ### ' eu youth dialogue ' means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations involving policy and decision makers , as well as experts , researchers and other relevant civil society actors . it serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities , implementation and follow - up of european cooperation in all fields of relevance to the young ;


### ' people with fewer opportunities ' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons , a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties ; ### ' people with fewer opportunities ' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities in one or more areas of life among others for economic , social , socio - economic cultural , geographical or health , including psychological , discriminatory reasons , sexual orientation , gender identity , race , age , ethnicity , a migrant background , legal barriers or for reasons such as disability and educational or learning difficulties ; such difficulties require for them to have additional support services to enable them to overcome such obstacles and fully participate in the programme ;


### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to sustainable growth , jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education and training , with its underlying sectoral agendas , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the educational , professional and personal development of people in education , training , youth , adult learning and sport , in europe and beyond , thereby contributing to a sustainable future , especially quality jobs , social cohesion and inclusion , reduction of poverty , global and local environmental protection , furthermore promote active citizenship , participation in democratic life in order to strengthening european identity . as such , the programme shall be a key instrument for building a european education area , supporting the implementation of the european strategic cooperation in the field of education , training , adult learning and youth work with its underlying sectoral agendas , strengthening the youth sector , advancing youth policy cooperation under the union youth strategy 2019 - 2027 and developing the european dimension in sport , art and environmental protection .


### promote non - formal learning mobility and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth ; ### promote non - formal and informal learning mobility , intercultural dialogue , critical thinking , volunteering and active participation among young people , as well as cooperation , inclusion , sustainability , gender equality , creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth , including youth work ;


### partnerships for innovation to strengthen europe ' s innovation capacity ; ### partnerships for innovation , especially sustainable and green innovation to strengthen europe ' s sustainable innovation capacity ;


### policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european non - governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training ; ### policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european , national , regional and local non - governmental organisations , especially in less privileged regions or working with disadvantaged people and international organisations in the field of learning , education and training ; this cooperation shall entail structural support ;


### policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european non - governmental organisations , and international organisations in the field of youth , the eu youth dialogue as well as support to the european youth forum ; ### policy dialogue , support and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders , including union - wide networks , european non - governmental organisations , and international organisations in the field of youth , the eu youth dialogue as well as structural support to the european youth forum and other european youth organisations ;


### dissemination and awareness - raising activities about european policy outcomes and priorities and about the programme , including sport prizes and awards . ### dissemination and awareness - raising activities about european policy outcomes and priorities and about the programme , including sport , art and environmental protection prizes and awards .


### eur 24 940 000 000 for actions in the field of education and training , from which : ### 80% for actions in the field of learning , education and training , from which :


### at least eur 3 790 000 000 to school education actions referred to in point of article 4 and point of article 5 ; ### at least 18% to school education actions referred to in point of article 4 and point of article 5 ;


### at least eur 1 190 000 000 to adult education actions referred to in point of article 4 and point of article 5 ; ### at least 10% to adult education actions referred to in point of article 4 and point of article 5 ;


### eur 450 000 000 for jean monnet actions referred to in article 7 ; ### 1 , 8% for jean monnet actions referred to in article 7 ;


### eur 3 100 000 000 for actions in the field of youth referred to in articles 8 to 10 ; ### 15% for actions in the field of youth referred to in articles 8 to 10 ;


### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and evaluation are collected efficiently , effectively , in a timely manner and at the appropriate level of detail by beneficiaries of union funds within the meaning of article [ 2 ] of the financial regulation . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on beneficiaries of union funds and member states . ### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and evaluation are sex - disaggregated and are collected efficiently , effectively , in a timely manner and at the appropriate level of detail by beneficiaries of union funds within the meaning of article [ 2 ] of the financial regulation . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on beneficiaries of union funds and member states .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results .