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


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


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


### enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium - sized enterprises , through promoting the adaptability of enterprises and workers and increased investment in human capital . ### enhancing the competitiveness of micro - , small and medium - sized enterprises , through promoting the adaptability of enterprises and workers , increasing the investment in human capital and strengthening the inclusive labour market including the accessibility for people with disabilities , enhancing the training and learning schemes of smes , in particular for young people , promoting cooperative enterprises , systems and structures which provide solutions to societal challenges .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] , and through specific actions within the investment priorities as defined in article 3 , and in particular article 3 . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ . . . ] , and through specific actions within all relevant investment priorities as defined in article 3 , paying particular attention to those who face multiple discrimination . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative social enterprises . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf . ### support for social innovation by encouraging and supporting innovative social and cultural enterprises , which , by their very nature and in view of their potential in terms of sustainable employment , contribute to social and economic development . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions is essential in order to improve the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf .


### promoting employment and supporting labour mobility through : ### promoting quality employment and supporting labour mobility through :


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


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


### the esf may support community - led local development strategies , as referred to in article 28 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , territorial pacts and local initiatives for employment , education and social inclusion , as well as integrated territorial investments as referred to in article 99 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . ### the esf shall support community - led local development strategies , as referred to in article 28 of regulation no [ . . . ] , territorial pacts and local initiatives , such as socio - cultural initiatives , for employment , including youth employment , education and social inclusion , as well as integrated territorial investments as referred to in article 99 of regulation no [ . . . ] .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , young people , children , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities andgroups threatened with or facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to organisations , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of socio - cultural and cultural activity , employment , education , training , social policies and sport .


### equality between men and women and reconciliation between work and private life ; ### equality between men and women in the labour market and equality in career progression , economic independence of women and men and reconciliation between work and private life ;


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


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


### the esf may support community - led local development strategies , as referred to in article 28 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , territorial pacts and local initiatives for employment , education and social inclusion , as well as integrated territorial investments as referred to in article 99 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . ### the esf may support community - led local development strategies , as referred to in article 28 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , territorial pacts and local initiatives for employment , education , inclusion , citizen participation , youth and sport , as well as integrated territorial investments as referred to in article 99 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] .


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


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


### the member states and the commission should ensure that the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 of the treaty . evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender aspect into account in all dimensions of programmes , while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality . ### the member states and the commission should ensure that the implementation of the priorities financed by the esf contribute to the promotion of equality between women and men in accordance with article 8 of the treaty . evaluations have shown the importance of taking the gender equality objectives into account in all dimensions of programmes , while ensuring that specific actions are taken to promote gender equality . the esf should promote the implementation of relevant eu - policies , such as the strategy for equality between women and men 2010 - 2015 [ 1 ] and its further development . esf actions should be regularly assessed by methods of the gender budgeting assessment ____________ 1 com0491 .


### modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions , including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility ; ### modernisation and strengthening of labour market organisations , promotion of partnerships , pacts and initiatives through networking of relevant stakeholders , such as social partners and non - governmental organisations at the transnational , regional and local level in order to strengthen labour market inclusiveness , support of including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility and to improve information services , counselling and job - matching for employers and mobile workers , regardless of their status ;


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


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


### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , and mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . ### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments if this helps to increase the effectiveness of actions or completes actions of other eu - instruments such as psci , the egf and the erdf .


### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and non - governmental organisations . it is therefore necessary that member states encourage the participation of social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of the esf . ### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio - economic actors , taking into account those who act at the regional and local levels , in particular the involvement of social partners and non - governmental organisations by granting them a defined part of allocation which may take the form of a global grant . member states shall ensure the participation and the activation of social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of the esf . besides that , member states shall allocate an appropriate level of financial allocations of technical assistance of the esf in article 52 of the regulation [ . . . ] [ cpr ] directly to all the partners of article 5 in the regulation [ . . . ] [ cpr ] , in particular to social partners and civil society organisations , in order to facilitate the involvement and participation of these partners in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of programmes and operations and to support their capacity building in accordance with the european code of conduct on partnership .


### access to employment for job - seekers and inactive people , including local employment initiatives and support for labour mobility ; ### access to decent work for job - seekers and inactive people , including local employment initiatives and support for labour , guidance , mobility retraining and acquiring skills ;


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


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


### member states shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the operational programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identified in the national reform programmes and the relevant council recommendations made under article 148 of the treaty , in order to contribute to achieving the headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy on employment , education and poverty reduction . ### member states shall ensure that the strategy and actions set out in the operational programmes are consistent and focused on addressing the challenges identified by their regions and sub - national authorities , in the national reform programmes and the relevant council recommendations made under article 148 of the treaty , in order to contribute to achieving the headline targets of the europe 2020 strategy on employment , education and poverty reduction and fulfilling the mission of the esf as outlined in article 2 .


### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative social enterprises . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf . ### support for social innovation by encouraging and supporting innovative social and cultural enterprises , which , by their very nature and in view of their potential in terms of sustainable employment , contribute to social and economic development . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions is essential in order to improve the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf .


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


### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] , and through specific actions within the investment priorities as defined in article 3 , and in particular article 3 . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ . . . ] , and through specific actions within all relevant investment priorities as defined in article 3 , paying particular attention to those who face multiple discrimination . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative social enterprises . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf . ### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change . particular attention should be paid to the participation of vulnerable groups including migrants , refugees and asylum seekers . the esf should encourage and support projects taken on by non - governmental organisations , innovative social and socio - cultural enterprises and other actors within the social economy . in particular , identifying policy issues , testing and evaluating innovative solutions , innovating and experimental techniques , methodologies and their subsequent mainstreaming including the transnational cooperation before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf .


### access to employment for job - seekers and inactive people , including local employment initiatives and support for labour mobility ; ### access to high quality employment for job - seekers and inactive people with a targeted support for long - term unemployed , including local employment initiatives and support for voluntary labour mobility ;


### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women , addressing the feminisation of poverty by promoting equal share of care responsibility between men and women . the member states shall ensure that gender equality and equal opportunities are promoted in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of operational programmes with methods of the gender budgeting assessment . member states shall further allow for a balanced participation of women and men in the management and implementation of operational programmes at local , regional and national level and report on progress in this matter .


### the esf shall promote social innovation within all areas falling under the scope of the esf , as defined in article 3 of this regulation , in particular with the aim of testing and scaling up innovative solutions to address social needs . ### the esf shall promote social innovation within all areas falling under the scope of the esf , as defined in article 3 of this regulation , in particular with the aim of testing , evaluating and scaling up innovative solutions including bottom up solutions to address social needs .


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


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


### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; ### enhancing young people ' s access to lifelong learning and learning mobility , upgrading the skills , knowledge , qualifications and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ;


### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited . ### the esf should contribute to the europe 2020 strategy , ensuring greater concentration of support on the priorities of the european union . the esf should in particular increase its support for the fight against social exclusion and poverty , through a minimum ring - fenced allocation , and should aim to reduce social disparities . according to the level of development of the supported regions , the choice and number of investment priorities for esf support should also be limited .


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


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


### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . ### the involvement of the competent regional , local , urban and other local authorities , , the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ . . . ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 112 of regulation no [ . . . ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it .


### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , and mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . ### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments if this helps to increase the effectiveness of actions or completes actions of other eu - instruments such as psci , the egf and the erdf .


### complementing erdf interventions as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ erdf ] , the esf may support sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental and social challenges affecting urban areas of cities which are listed in the partnership contract . ### complementing erdf interventions as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ erdf ] , the esf may support sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , social and cultural challenges affecting urban areas of cities which are listed in the partnership contract .


### future and emerging technologies shall support collaborative research in order to extend europe ' s capacity for advanced and paradigm - changing innovation . it shall foster scientific collaboration across disciplines on radically new , high - risk ideas and accelerate development of the most promising emerging areas of science and technology as well as the union wide structuring of the corresponding scientific communities . ### future and emerging technologies shall support collaborative research and user - driven , gender - sensitive technology and innovation in order to extend europe ' s capacity for advanced and paradigm - changing innovation . it shall foster scientific collaboration across disciplines on radically new , high - risk ideas and accelerate development of the most promising emerging areas of science and technology as well as the union wide structuring of the corresponding scientific communities .


### horizon 2020 shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality and the gender dimension in research and innovation content . ### horizon 2020 shall ensure gender equality and the effective promotion of the gender dimension in research and innovation content as well as gender balance in all programmes , in evaluation committees , in expert and advisory groups and in any decision making body existing or created for its implementation .


### the commission shall annually monitor the implementation of horizon 2020 , its specific programme and the activities of the european institute of innovation and technology . this shall include information on cross - cutting topics such as sustainability and climate change , including information on the amount of climate related expenditure . ### the commission shall annually monitor the implementation of horizon 2020 , its specific programme and the activities of the european institute of innovation and technology . this shall include information and indicators on cross - cutting topics such as gender , sustainability and climate change , including information on the amount of climate related expenditure .


### the activities are inherently forward - looking , building skills in the long term , focusing on the next generation of science , technology , researchers and innovations and providing support for emerging talent from across the whole of the union and associated countries , as well as worldwide . in view of their science - driven nature and largely ‘ bottom - up’ , investigator - driven funding arrangements , the european scientific community will play a strong role in determining the avenues of research followed under the programme . ### the activities are inherently forward - looking , building skills in the long term , focusing on the next generation of science , technology , researchers and innovations and providing support for emerging talent from across the whole of the union and associated countries , as well as worldwide , with a view to increasing the participation of female research talents . in view of their science - driven nature and largely ' bottom - up ' , investigator - driven funding arrangements , the european scientific community will play a strong role in determining the avenues of research followed under the programme .


### social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges . in addition , the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ . support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international , union , national and regional levels . given the global nature of many of the challenges , strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge . in addition , cross - cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘ inclusive , innovative and secure societies’ . ### social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges . in addition , the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘ equal , inclusive , innovative and secure societies ' . likewise , a focus on gender and gender equality will be integrated in all challenges . ‘ support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international , union , national and regional levels . given the global nature of many of the challenges , strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge . in addition , cross - cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ' equal , inclusive , innovative and secure societies ' .


### the eit shall fully integrate education and training at all stages of careers and develop new and innovative curricula to reflect the need for new profiles engendered by complex societal and economic challenges . to this end , the eit will play a key role in encouraging recognition of new degrees and diplomas in member states . ### the eit shall fully integrate education and training at all stages of careers and develop new and innovative curricula to reflect the need for new profiles engendered by complex societal and economic challenges . this is why , more than any other instrument of horizon 2020 , the eit will hold a major responsibility in systematically targeting young female talents to bring the waste of those talents to an end in the european research area . in the same way it shall envisage education and training in a gender - sensitive way as the renewal of tomorrow ' s scientific and entrepreneurial landscape will start at the education stage and through training . finally , it shall integrate the gender dimension in new curricula as way to ensure the efficiency and quality of training and education as well as its innovative dimension . to this end , the eit will play a key role in encouraging recognition of new degrees and diplomas in member states .


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


### the european research council shall provide attractive and flexible funding to enable talented and creative individual researchers and their teams to pursue the most promising avenues at the frontier of science , on the basis of union - wide competition . ### the european research council shall provide attractive and flexible funding to enable talented and creative individual researchers and their teams , irrespective of their sex , to pursue the most promising avenues at the frontier of science , on the basis of union - wide competition .


### the sources that are appropriate for each category of works shall be determined by each member state , in consultation with rightholders and users , and include , the sources listed in the annex . ### the sources that are appropriate for each category of works shall be determined by each member state , in agreement with authors and users , and include the sources listed in the annex .


### when a member state authorises , under the conditions established in this directive , the use of orphan works by publicly accessible libraries , educational establishments , museums , archives , film heritage institutions or public service broadcasting organisations for purposes beyond their public interest mission , rightholders who come forward to claim their works should be remunerated . such remuneration should take account of the type of work and the use concerned . member states may provide that revenues collected from such use of orphan works for the purpose of remuneration but which are unclaimed after the expiry of the period fixed in accordance with this directive should contribute to financing rights information sources that will facilitate diligent search , by low - cost and automated means , in respect of categories of works that fall actually or potentially within the scope of application of this directive . ### when a member state authorises , under the conditions established in this directive , the use of orphan works by publicly accessible libraries , educational establishments , museums , archives , film heritage institutions or public service broadcasting organisations for purposes beyond their public interest mission , authors who come forward to claim their works should be remunerated . such remuneration should take account of the type of work and the use concerned . member states may provide that revenues collected from such use of orphan works for the purpose of remuneration but which are unclaimed after the expiry of the period fixed in accordance with this directive should be used to finance those cultural institutions or facilities which help to promote cultural diversity .


### in particular , a common approach to determine the orphan status and the permitted uses of orphan works is necessary to ensure legal certainty in the internal market with respect to the use of orphan works by libraries , museums , educational establishments , archives , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations . ### in particular , a common approach to determine the orphan status and the permitted uses of orphan works is necessary to ensure legal certainty in the internal market with respect to the use of orphan works by libraries , museums , educational establishments , archives , film heritage institutions , public service broadcasting organisations and other cultural organisations .


### this directive should be without prejudice to existing arrangements in the member states concerning the management of rights such as extended collective licences . ### this directive should be without prejudice to arrangements in the member states concerning the management of rights such as extended collective licences .


### libraries , museums , archives , educational establishments , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations are engaged in large - scale digitisation of their collections or archives in order to create european digital libraries . libraries , museums , archives , educational establishments , film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations in the member states contribute to the preservation and dissemination of european cultural heritage , which is also important for the creation of european digital libraries , such as europeana . technologies for mass scale digitisation of print materials and for search and indexing enhance the research value of the libraries ' collections . ### libraries , museums , archives , educational establishments , film heritage institutions , public service broadcasting organisations and other cultural organisations are engaged in large - scale digitisation of their collections or archives in order to create european digital libraries . libraries , museums , archives , educational establishments , film heritage institutions , public service broadcasting organisations and other cultural organisations in the member states contribute to the preservation and dissemination of european cultural heritage , which is also important for the creation of european digital libraries , such as europeana . technologies for mass scale digitisation of print materials and for search and indexing enhance the research value of the libraries ' collections .


### by making the orphan work available , within the meaning of article 3 of directive 2001 / 29 / ec ; ### by communicating the orphan work to the public within the meaning of article 3 of directive 2001 / 29 / ec ;


### member states shall ensure that a rightholder in a work considered to be orphan has , at any time , the possibility of putting an end to the orphan status . ### where a work considered to be orphan has only one rightholder , member states shall ensure that that rightholder has , at any time , the possibility of putting an end to the orphan status .


### when a member state authorises , under the conditions established in this directive , the use of orphan works by publicly accessible libraries , educational establishments , museums , archives , film heritage institutions or public service broadcasting organisations for purposes beyond their public interest mission , right holders who come forward to claim their works should be remunerated . such remuneration should take account of the type of work and the use concerned . member states may provide that revenues collected from such use of orphan works for the purpose of remuneration but which are unclaimed after the expiry of the period fixed in accordance with this directive should contribute to financing rights information sources that will facilitate diligent search , by low - cost and automated means , in respect of categories of works that fall actually or potentially within the scope of application of this directive . ### when a member state authorises , under the conditions established in this directive , the use of orphan works by publicly accessible libraries , educational establishments , museums , archives , film heritage institutions , public service broadcasting organisations and other cultural organisations for purposes beyond their public interest mission , right holders who come forward to claim their works should be remunerated . such remuneration should take account of the type of work and the use concerned . member states may provide that revenues collected from such use of orphan works for the purpose of remuneration but which are unclaimed after the expiry of the period fixed in accordance with this directive should contribute to financing rights information sources that will facilitate diligent search , by low - cost and automated means , in respect of categories of works that fall actually or potentially within the scope of application of this directive .


### cinematographic , audio or audiovisual works produced by public service broadcasting organisations before the 31 december 2002 and contained in their archives . ### cinematographic works or works forming a part of audio or audiovisual works produced by broadcasting organisations and contained in their archives .


### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall review the specific emissions targets , modalities and other aspects of this regulation in order to establish the co2 emission targets for new passenger cars for the period beyond 2020 . ### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall carry out a detailed study of the 60g co2 / km target for 2025 , including specific emissions targets , modalities and other aspects of this regulation in order to ascertain whether the target proves to be appropriate or if a lower target is justified in light of the use of low - emission technologies and their uptake or changes in climate policy objectives . as part of that study , the commission shall report on upstream emissions of passenger vehicles and may , as appropriate , make proposals as to how such emissions should be taken into account under this regulation .


### it is appropriate to clarify that for the purpose of verifying compliance with the target of 95gco2 / km , co2 emissions should continue to be measured in accordance with regulation no 715 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 june 2007 on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information10 and its implementing measures and innovative technologies . ### it is appropriate to clarify that for the purpose of verifying compliance with the target of 95gco2 / km , co2 emissions should continue to be measured in accordance with regulation no 715 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 june 2007 on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information10 and its implementing measures and innovative technologies . however , studies carried out by the commission have demonstrated that the test procedures used to measure co2 emissions under that regulation have not prevented an increased utilisation of flexibilities by manufacturers which has resulted in alleged co2 emissions reductions that are not attributed to technological improvements and cannot be achieved in real driving on the road . therefore , regulation no 715 / 2007 should be reviewed as a matter of urgency in order to ensure that test procedures reflect adequately the real co2 emissions behaviour of cars .


### specific emissions of co2 = 95 + a × ### specific emissions of co2 = 80 + a ×


### the regulation requires the commission to carry out an impact assessment in order to review the test procedures to reflect adequately the real co2 emissions behaviour of cars . this work is proceeding through the development of a world light duty test procedure in the framework of the united nations economic commission for europe but is not yet complete . in view of this , annex i to regulation no 443 / 2009 establishes emission limits for 2020 as measured according to regulation no 715 / 2007 and annex xii to regulation no 692 / 2008 . when the test procedures are amended , the limits set in annex i should be adjusted to ensure comparable stringency for manufacturers and classes of vehicles . ### the regulation requires the commission to carry out an impact assessment in order to review the test procedures to reflect adequately the real co2 emissions behaviour of cars . this work is proceeding through the development of a world light duty test procedure in the framework of the united nations economic commission for europe , which should be integrated , after its completion , into union law . when integrating it into union law , the commission should consider the need to supplement the wltp by additional provisions , in particular as regards implementation of this regulation , in order to ensure that test procedures reflect adequately the emissions generated by real driving on the road . pending the completion of the wltp , annex i to regulation no 443 / 2009 establishes emission limits for 2020 as measured according to regulation no 715 / 2007 and annex xii to regulation no 692 / 2008 . when the test procedures are amended , the limits set in annex i should be adjusted to ensure comparable stringency for manufacturers and classes of vehicles .


### m0 = the value adopted pursuant to article 13 ### f0 = the value adopted pursuant to article 13


### to ensure that the emff contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the imp and the europe 2020 strategy , it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture , promoting sustainable and resource - efficient fishing and aquaculture , and increasing employment and territorial cohesion by unlocking the growth and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries communities and promoting diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of the marine economy . ### to ensure that the emff contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the imp and the europe 2020 strategy , it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to promoting sustainable and resource - efficient fishing and aquaculture , through fostering innovation and knowledge based fisheries and aquaculture and ensuring sustainable employment and economic , social and territorial cohesion by unlocking the development and job potential of coastal and inland fisheries communities and promoting diversification of fisheries activities into other sustainable sectors of the marine economy .


### in addition to the principles enounced in article 4 of the [ regulation no [ … ] laying down common provisions ] , the commission and the member states shall ensure coordination and complementarity between support from the emff and from other union policies and financial instruments , including the regulation no [ establishing the framework programme for environment and climate change action ] [ 27 ] and those in the framework of the union ' s external action . coordination between assistance from the emff and life framework programme shall be achieved in particular , by promoting the funding of activities that complement integrated projects funded under life framework programme , as well as by promoting the use of solutions , methods and approaches validated under life framework programme . ### in accordance with the principles enounced in article 4 of the [ regulation no [ … ] laying down common provisions ] , the commission and the member states shall ensure coordination and complementarity between support from the emff and from other funds within the framework of cohesion policy and other union policies and financial instruments , including the regulation no [ establishing the framework programme for environment and climate change action ] [ 27 ] and those in the framework of the union ' s external action . coordination between assistance from the emff and life framework programme shall be achieved in particular , by promoting the funding of activities that complement integrated projects funded under life framework programme , as well as by promoting the use of solutions , methods and approaches validated under life framework programme .


### the introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive . consequently , there may be a need for new professional opportunities outside the fishing activities . therefore , the emff should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start - ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels . this last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems . ### the introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive . consequently , there may be a need for new professional opportunities outside the fishing activities . therefore , the emff should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start - ups and the reassignment of vessels for maritime activities , with low environmental impact , outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels . this last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems .


### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators . ### investment in human capital is also vital to increase the competitiveness and economic performance of fishing and maritime activities . therefore , the emff should support actions geared to guaranteeing access to high - quality initial and lifelong learning , co - operation between scientists and fishermen stimulating the dissemination of knowledge as well as for advisory services helping to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of operators .


### member states shall ensure that victims and their family members , in accordance with their needs , have access to free of charge , confidential victim support services . ### member states shall ensure that victims and their family members have access to free of charge , confidential victim support services from the moment the victims suffer harm , during and after the conclusion of criminal proceedings and regardless of where the crime took place .


### support , whether provided by governmental or non - governmental organisations , should be made available from the moment a crime takes place as well as throughout criminal proceedings and after such proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim . support should be provided through a variety of means , without excessive formalities and through a sufficient geographical distribution to allow all victims the opportunity to access such services . certain groups of victims such as victims of sexual violence , gender , race hate or other bias crimes or victims of terrorism may require specialist support services due to the particular characteristics of the crime they have fallen victim to . ### support , whether provided by governmental or non - governmental organisations , should be made available from the moment a crime takes place as well as throughout criminal proceedings and after such proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim . support should be provided through a variety of means , without excessive formalities and through a sufficient geographical distribution to allow all victims the opportunity to access such services . certain groups of victims such as victims of sexual violence , gender , race hate or other bias crimes or victims of terrorism may require specialist support services due to the particular characteristics of the crime they have fallen victim to . member states should provide the necessary resources for the support , assistance and protection of victims .


### support , whether provided by governmental or non - governmental organisations , should be made available from the moment a crime takes place as well as throughout criminal proceedings and after such proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim . support should be provided through a variety of means , without excessive formalities and through a sufficient geographical distribution to allow all victims the opportunity to access such services . certain groups of victims such as victims of sexual violence , gender , race hate or other bias crimes or victims of terrorism may require specialist support services due to the particular characteristics of the crime they have fallen victim to . ### support , whether provided by governmental or non - governmental organisations , should be made available from the moment a crime takes place as well as throughout criminal proceedings and after such proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim . support should be provided through a variety of means , without excessive formalities and through a sufficient geographical distribution to allow all victims the opportunity to access such services . children and certain groups of victims such as victims of sexual violence , gender , race hate , torture , cruel , inhuman or degrading treatment , criminal violation of human rights at hands of state agents or other bias crimes or victims of mass victimisation may require specialist support services due to the particular characteristics of the crime they have fallen victim to . member states should provide the necessary resources for the support , assistance and protection of victims .


### member states shall ensure that victims are offered the opportunity to be notified when the person prosecuted or sentenced for offences concerning them is released from detention . victims shall receive this information where they have expressed such a wish . ### member states shall ensure that victims are offered the opportunity to be notified , without unnecessary delay , when the person arrested , remanded in custody , prosecuted or sentenced for offences concerning them is released from or has escaped detention . victims shall also be informed of any measures taken for the protection of victims such as restraining orders or no - contact orders . member states shall ensure that victims are provided with effective support and assistance when receiving that information .


### member states shall ensure that victims are offered the opportunity to be notified when the person prosecuted or sentenced for offences concerning them is released from detention . victims shall receive this information where they have expressed such a wish . ### member states shall ensure that victims are offered the opportunity to be notified , without unnecessary delay , when the person arrested , remanded in custody , prosecuted or sentenced for offences concerning them is released from or has escaped detention . member states shall ensure that victims are provided with effective support and assistance when receiving that information . victims shall receive that information unless the competent authority is aware that notification of release is likely to result in harm to the offender .


### member states shall ensure that police , prosecutors and court staff receive both general and specialist training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall ensure that police , prosecutors , court staff , lawyers and any other officials likely to come into contact with victims receive both general and specialist training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall ensure that victims are notified of their right to receive the following information on their case and that they receive this information where they have expressed such a wish : ### member states shall ensure that all victims are notified , in&#160 ; a language they understand , &#160 ; of their right to receive the following information on their case and that they receive this information where they have expressed such a wish :


### member states shall ensure that victims are provided with the following information , without unnecessary delay , from their first contact with the authority competent to receive a complaint concerning a criminal offence : ### member states shall ensure that all victims are provided with the following information , without undue delay and in a language that the victim understands , conveyed using child - sensitive communication techniques where appropriate , from their first contact with any public authority following a complaint about a criminal offence :


### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters . ### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , victims of sexual violence , victims of human trafficking , migrants and refugees , and in particular migrant and refugee women whose legal status may depend on that of the perpetrator , asylum - seekers , children on the move , stateless persons , lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender individuals and victims who are required to provide testimony are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters .


### the agency and the groups shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects of common interest . the groups may request additional information provided in accordance with paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 , verify the provided information on site and convene meetings with the relevant parties . the groups may also request the agency to take measures to facilitate the implementation of projects of common interest . ### the agency and the groups shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects of common interest . the groups may request additional information provided in accordance with paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 , verify the provided information on site and convene meetings with the relevant parties . the groups may also request the agency to take measures to facilitate the implementation of projects of common interest . any decision by the groups to send the request shall be taken by simple majority of their members .


### projects of common interest in the fields of electricity , gas and carbon dioxide should be eligible to receive union financial assistance for studies and , under certain conditions , for works under the proposed regulation for a connecting europe facility , either in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments . this will ensure tailor - made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions . such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with funding from instruments under other union policies . in particular , the connecting europe facility will finance energy infrastructure of european relevance , while structural funds will finance smart energy distribution networks of local or regional importance . the two sources of funding will thereby complement each other . ### projects of common interest in the fields of electricity and gas should be eligible to receive union financial assistance for studies and , under certain conditions , for works under the proposed regulation for a connecting europe facility , either in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments . this will ensure tailor - made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions . such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with funding from instruments under other union policies . in particular , the connecting europe facility will finance energy infrastructure of european relevance , while structural funds will finance smart energy distribution networks of local or regional importance . the two sources of funding will thereby complement each other .


### projects of common interest should be given ‘ priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met . ### projects of common interest should be given ' priority status ' at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , only when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met . the cases where infrastructure could be minimised through energy efficiency policies , where existing national and cross - border infrastructure can be upgraded or modernised and where new infrastructure is needed and can be built alongside existing energy or transport infrastructure should be identified , according to a hierarchy of importance and in the interest of cost - effectiveness .


### the methodology shall be applied to the cost - benefit analysis under all subsequent ten - year network development plans for electricity or gas developed by the entsos for electricity or gas pursuant article 8 of regulation 714 / 2009 and regulation 715 / 2009 . ### the methodology shall be applied to the cost - benefit analysis under all subsequent ten - year network development plans for electricity or gas developed by the entsos for electricity or gas pursuant article 8 of regulation 714 / 2009 and regulation 715 / 2009 , and the main results of the cost - benefit analysis in relevant scenarios must be included in the consultation process and final reporting of the ten - year network development plans .


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles and criteria laid down in article 4 , annex iv and annex v . the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall consult with relevant stakeholders , including infrastructure users and non - tso project developers , early during the development of the methodology .


### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , 2 and 4 of annex ii are eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] . ### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , 2 and 4 of annex ii are eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for studies and financial instruments in accordance with the provisions of regulation no &#8230 ; / . . . of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility , taking into consideration : - the need to avoid any distortion of competition , in particular between projects contributing to the achievement of the same union priority corridor ; - the fact that private financing , or financing by the economic operators concerned , will be the main source of financing . the choice of financial instruments shall be determined by the nature of the projects . not every form of financing shall necessarily be applicable to every project .


### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , shall be also eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for works in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] , if they are carried out according to the procedure referred to in paragraph 6 of or if they fulfil the following criteria : ### projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii , shall be also eligible for union financial support in the form of grants for works in accordance with the provisions of [ regulation of the european parliament and the council establishing the connecting europe facility ] , if they are carried out according to the procedure referred to in paragraph 6 of or if they fulfil the following criteria :


### projects of common interest should be given ‘ priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in public interest . authorisation should be given to projects which have an adverse impact on the environment , for reasons of overriding public interest , when all the conditions provided for under directives 92 / 43 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are met . ### projects of common interest should be given ‘ priority status’ at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment . projects of common interest shall be considered by competent authorities as being in the interest of the public . it should be emphasised the need to identify , according to a hierarchy of importance and in the interest of cost - effectiveness , where infrastructure could be minimised through energy efficiency policies , where existing national and cross - border infrastructure could be upgraded or modernised and where new infrastructure is needed and could be built alongside existing energy or transport infrastructure .


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level in relevant development scenarios for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v .


### the decision of the national regulatory authorities for granting such incentives shall consider the results of the cost - benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology elaborated pursuant to article 12 and in particular the regional or union - wide positive externalities generated by the project . the national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoter , the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of this risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project , when compared to a lower - risk alternative . eligible risks shall notably include risks related to new transmission technologies , both onshore and offshore , risks related to under - recovery of costs and development risks . ### the decision of the national regulatory authorities for granting such incentives shall consider the results of the cost - benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology elaborated pursuant to article 12 and in particular the regional or union - wide positive externalities generated by the project . the national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoter , the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of this risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project , when compared to a lower - risk alternative . eligible risks shall notably include risks related to new transmission technologies , both onshore and offshore , and development risks .


### each group shall draw up its proposed list of projects of common interest according to the process set out in section 2 of annex iii , according to the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in annex i and according to their fulfilment of the criteria set out in article 4 . each individual proposal for a project shall require the approval of the member state , to the territory of which the project relates . ### each group shall draw up its proposed list of projects of common interest according to the process set out in section 2 of annex iii , according to the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in annex i and according to their fulfilment of the criteria set out in article 4 . the groups shall adopt the proposed list by simple majority of their members . each individual proposal for a project shall require the approval of the member state , to the territory of which the project relates .


### the commission shall , within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , issue guidance to support member states in defining adequate measures and to ensure the coherent application of environmental assessment procedures required under eu legislation for projects of common interest . ### the commission shall , within three months of the entry into force of this regulation , issue guidance to support member states in defining and implementing adequate measures and to ensure the coherent application of environmental assessment procedures required under eu legislation for projects of common interest , and shall monitor its application .


### when ranking projects contributing to the implementation of the same priority , due consideration shall also be given to the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the energy policy targets of market integration and competition , sustainability and security of supply , the number of member states affected by each project , and its complementarity with regard to other proposed projects . for projects falling under the category set out in point 1 of annex ii , due consideration shall also be given to the number of users affected by the project , the annual energy consumption and the share of generation from non dispatchable resources in the area covered by these users . ### when ranking projects contributing to the implementation of the same priority , due consideration shall also be given to the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the energy policy targets of market integration and competition , sustainability and security of supply , system flexibility and robustness , the cost - effective value - added benefit of the project in terms of jobs and the number of member states affected by each project , and its complementarity with regard to other proposed projects as well as its potential for enhancing innovation . the indicators referred to in point 5 of annex v allowing for a cost - benefit analysis of the project shall be taken into account . to this end , these indicators can be set out in a harmonised framework established by the commission . for projects falling under the category set out in point 1 of annex ii , due consideration shall also be given to the number of users affected by the project , the annual energy consumption and the share of generation from non dispatchable resources in the area covered by these users .


### the penalties referred to in the first subparagraph shall have regard to the size of the undertakings and in particular to the situation of small and medium - sized enterprises . the penalties may be increased if the relevant economic operator has previously committed a similar infringement and may include criminal sanctions for serious infringements . ### when defining penalties authorities should take into account the revenue that was made in the internal market with the non - compliant product , economic damage caused to other operators selling similar or comparable products in the union , seriousness of the non - compliance , recurrence of the non - compliance , intentionality of the economic operator placing the product on the market .


### market surveillance authorities shall publish information about product identification , the nature of a risk and the measures taken to prevent , reduce or eliminate that risk on a dedicated website to the fullest extent necessary to protect the interests of users of products in the union . this information shall not be published where it is imperative to observe confidentiality in order to protect commercial secrets , preserve personal data pursuant to national and union legislation or avoid undermining monitoring and investigation activities . ### market surveillance authorities shall , without undue delay , publish information about product identification , the nature of a risk and the measures taken to prevent , reduce or eliminate that risk on a dedicated website to the fullest extent necessary to protect the interests of users of products in the union . this information shall not be published where it is imperative to observe confidentiality in order to preserve personal data pursuant to national and union legislation or avoid undermining monitoring and investigation activities .


### compliance with the criteria referred to in points , and of paragraph 2 shall raise a presumption that the product adequately safeguards the public interests to which those criteria relate . however , this shall not prevent market surveillance authorities from taking action under this regulation where there is new evidence that , despite such conformity or compliance , the product presents a risk . ### compliance with the criteria referred to in points , and of paragraph 2 shall raise a presumption that the product adequately safeguards the public interests to which those criteria relate . however , this shall not prevent market surveillance authorities from taking action under this regulation where there is new evidence that , despite such conformity or compliance with the criteria referred to in points and of paragraph 2 , the product presents a serious risk . in that case the market surveillance authorities shall demonstrate that the product presents a serious risk and notify its decision pursuant to article 19 .


### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 . ### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products , irrespective of the distribution channels and selling techniques , on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 .


### market surveillance authorities may charge fees which wholly or partly cover the costs of their activities , including testing carried out for the risk assessment , where they take measures in accordance with paragraph 1 . ### market surveillance authorities shall charge fees on the person declaring the product for free circulation which wholly or partly cover the costs of their activities , including testing carried out for the risk assessment , where they take measures in accordance with paragraph 1 . the fees shall be calculated on the basis of the actual costs of each market surveillance activity , and applied to the person declaring the product for free circulation subject to such market surveillance activities . such fee shall not exceed the actual costs of the market surveillance activity performed and may partly or entirely reflect the time taken by the staff of the market surveillance authorities to perform the market surveillance controls .


### market surveillance authorities may charge fees on economic operators which wholly or partly cover the costs of their activities , including testing carried out for the risk assessment , where they take measures in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 4 . ### market surveillance authorities may charge fees on economic operators which are caught placing or making available non - compliant products and products presenting a risk on the union market . such fees should wholly or partly cover the costs of their activities , including testing carried out for the risk assessment , where they take measures in accordance with paragraphs 1 or 4 .


### ‘ product presenting a risk’ means a product having the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general , health and safety in the workplace , consumer protection , the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned , including the duration of use and , where applicable , its putting into service , installation and maintenance requirements ; ### ‘ product presenting a safety risk’ means a product which has the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general , health and safety in the workplace , consumer protection , the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned , including the duration of use and , where applicable , its putting into service , installation and maintenance requirements ;