### artificial intelligence ; ### ethical artificial intelligence subject to prior assessment ;


### innovative health solutions , including health services and new care models ; ### innovative health solutions , including e - health , health services and new care models ;


### social investment and skills ### gender disaggregated data on social investment and skills


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


### in order to improve the affordability of cross - border parcel delivery services , especially for users in remote or sparsely populated areas , it is necessary to improve the transparency of public lists of tariffs for a limited set of cross - border parcel delivery services offered by universal service providers , which are mostly used by small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals . transparency of public lists is also necessary to address the issue of high tariffs of cross - border delivery services and to reduce , where applicable , unjustified tariff differences between national and cross - border parcel delivery services . ### in order to improve the affordability of cross - border parcel delivery services , especially for users in remote , mountainous , island or sparsely populated areas and for those who are disabled or with reduced mobility , it is necessary to improve the transparency of tariffs for a limited set of cross - border parcel delivery services , which are mostly used by micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals . transparent and easily accessible public lists are also necessary to address the issue of high tariffs of cross - border delivery services and to reduce , where applicable , unjustified tariff differences between national and cross - border parcel delivery services .


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


### to strengthen the visibility of the esrb as a body that is separate from its individual members , the chair of the esrb should be able to delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the esrb secretariat . ### the accountability , transparency and independence of the esrb should be fully ensured and guaranteed . the enhancement of the esrb ' s autonomy and of its visibility is necessary . to strengthen the visibility of the esrb as a body that is separate from its individual members , an open selection of the chair of the esrb shall be established .


### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and ensure a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes . ### in the internal market institutions should have the possibility to operate in other member states on condition that that a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes is ensured .


### remuneration policies which encourage excessive risk - taking behaviour can undermine sound and effective risk management of institutions . principles and disclosure requirements for remuneration policies applicable to other types of financial institutions in the union should be made applicable also to institutions , bearing in mind , however , the particular governance structure of institutions in comparison to other types of financial institutions and the need to take account of the size , nature , scope and complexity of the activities of institutions . ### remuneration policies which encourage excessive risk - taking behaviour can undermine sound and effective risk management of institutions . principles and disclosure requirements for remuneration policies applicable to other types of financial institutions in the union should be made fully applicable also to institutions , bearing in mind , however , a balance between the need for transparency and the particular governance structure of institutions in comparison to other types of financial institutions and the need to take account of the size , nature , scope and complexity of the activities of institutions .


### the risk evaluation for pensions shall be an integral part of the operational strategy and shall be taken into account in the strategic decisions of the institution . ### the risk evaluation for pensions shall be performed regularly and without delay following any significant change in the risk profile of the institution or of the pension scheme . it shall be made available to the members of the scheme and be published .


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


### in view of this , social indicators should be of the necessary high quality , in particular in terms of their robustness , their timeliness , their relevance , their adaptability to new users ' requests , as well as their comparability and efficiency . ### to become excellent tools for users , including policy - makers and researchers , social indicators should be of the highest quality , in particular in terms of their robustness , accuracy , their timeliness , their usability and accessibility , their relevance , their adaptability to new users ' requests , as well as their comparability , coherence and efficiency .


### european statistics relating to persons and households are currently collected on the basis of a number of legislative acts covering surveys on persons and households , demographic statistics , population and housing censuses and statistics mainly collected from administrative sources . some data are also gathered from business surveys . despite significant improvements in recent years there is a need to further integrate the collection of statistics based on surveys conducted on persons and households . ### european statistics relating to persons and households are currently collected on the basis of a number of legislative acts covering surveys on persons and households , demographic statistics , population and housing censuses and statistics mainly collected from administrative sources . some data are also gathered from business surveys . research users have stressed problems with the timeliness and quality of data , including comparability . despite significant improvements in recent years there is a need to further integrate and streamline the collection of statistics based on surveys conducted on persons and households . to have sound research on which to base policies , it is essential to further invest into high - quality data collection , not to reduce investments , as sound data are a pre - condition for responsible policy - making .


### the possibility to use administrative sources for statistical purposes has widened significantly , thanks to technological advances . the use of administrative sources should be actively promoted in the area of social statistics , while always ensuring the quality , accuracy , timeliness and comparability of those statistics . ### to improve data quality and efficiency , the use of administrative records should be encouraged to the extent possible ; the possibility to use administrative sources for statistical purposes has already widened significantly , thanks to technological advances . the use of administrative sources should be further actively promoted in the area of social statistics , while always ensuring the quality , accuracy , timeliness and comparability of those statistics and while maintaining other instruments adapted to persons or relevant subjects which cannot be accessed through administrative records .


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


### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results . ### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , adaptable , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , whilst by no means reducing quality , efficiency or timeliness , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to respecting needs of the respondents , to member states capacities and resources the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results .


### in order to better streamline and rationalise the reference framework for european social statistics collected from samples , existing european statistics on persons and households based on data at individual level should be brought together under one framework . this would guarantee that european social statistics collected from samples including the domains of labour market , income and living conditions , health , education and training and use of information and communication technologies would be undertaken in a consistent , coherent and coordinated way . ### in order to better streamline and rationalise the reference framework for european social statistics collected from samples , existing european statistics on persons and households based on data at individual level should be brought together under one framework . this would guarantee that european social statistics collected from samples including the domains of labour market , income and living conditions , time use , consumption , health , education and training and use of information and communication technologies would be undertaken in a more consistent , coherent and coordinated way .


### data collections in the domains of time use and consumption are currently carried out voluntarily by many member states , on the basis of agreed general guidelines . these two domains should be modernised , so as to take full advantage of new technological advances . data collections in these two domains should be organized in accordance with this regulation so as to open possibilities and create opportunities for further developments in the future , ensuring data that are more timely and relevant , and produced more efficiently . in the meantime , the member states’ current approaches should not be changed . ### data collections in the domains of time use and consumption at union level are currently carried out voluntarily by many member states , on the basis of an agreement and general guidelines . data collection are also in place at national level in the domain of consumption , and in a majority of member states in the domain of time use . these two domains provide important multi - purpose data for union policies affecting the lives of citizens . they should be modernised , so as to take full advantage of new technological advances and be made fully available at union level so as to underline policy - making with a sound statistical basis . data collections in these two domains should be organized in accordance with this regulation so as to open possibilities and create opportunities for further developments in the future , ensuring data that are more timely , comparable and relevant , and produced more efficiently . whenever possible , union financial support should be provided for the modernisation and implementation of these data collections . in the meantime , the member states ' current approaches could continue but should be adapted to new developments and policy needs over time , including at union level , and convergence towards greater comparability .


### regulation no 223 / 2009 provides a reference framework for european statistics and requires member states to comply with the statistical principles and quality criteria specified in the regulation . quality reports are essential for assessing , improving and communicating on the quality of european statistics . the european statistical system committee has endorsed an ess standard for quality reports structure , in accordance with article 12 of regulation no 223 / 2009 . this should contribute to the harmonisation of quality reporting under this regulation . ### to guarantee the quality of results , european social statistics should be developed , produced and disseminated on the basis of uniform standards and of harmonised methods . regulation no 223 / 2009 provides a reference framework for european statistics and requires member states to comply with the statistical principles and quality criteria specified in the regulation . quality reports are essential for assessing , improving and communicating on the quality of european statistics . the european statistical system committee has endorsed an ess standard for quality reports structure , in accordance with article 12 of regulation no 223 / 2009 . moreover , in 2014 , the ess published the ess vision 2020 , ' building the future of european statistics ' 1a , as the guiding frame for the ess development during the years up to 2020 . against this background , member states should provide the commission with reports on the quality of the data transmitted and covering , among other , the following dimensions : methodology , relevance , accuracy and reliability , timeliness and punctuality , coherence and comparability , accessibility and clarity . the commission should assess the quality of data transmitted and should prepare and publish reports on the quality of european statistics . this should contribute to the harmonisation of quality reporting under this regulation . __________________ 1a http : / / ec . europa . eu / eurostat / documents / 42577 / 6906243 / ess + vision + 2020 + brochure / 4baffcaa - 9469 - 4372 - b1ea - 40784ca1db62 .


### statistics are needed at national and at regional level as well . in accordance with regulation no 1059 / 200327 , all member states’ statistics that are transmitted to the commission and that are to be broken down by territorial units should use the nuts classification . consequently , in order to establish comparable regional statistics , data on the territorial units should be provided in accordance with the nuts classification . __________________ 27 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . ### reliable statistics are needed at national and at regional level as well and it is important that data are made available for comparable territorial units such as nuts2 . in accordance with regulation no 1059 / 200327 , all member states’ statistics that are transmitted to the commission and that are to be broken down by territorial units should use the nuts classification . consequently , in order to establish comparable regional statistics , data on the territorial units should be provided in accordance with the nuts classification . __________________ 27 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics .


### in order to take account of economic , social and technical developments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed topics set out in annex i . the commission should also have the power to put in place or adapt the eight - year multiannual rolling planning for the collection of data covered by this regulation in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to take account of economic , social and technical developments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed topics set out in annex i , the number and description of variables , the precise characteristics of the statistical populations , the observation units and the respondents , as well as for certain derogations . the commission should also have the power to put in place or adapt the eight - year multiannual rolling planning for the collection of data covered by this regulation in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in respect of the technical specifications of the particular data sets , the technical items when they are common to several data sets , the technical standards needed to facilitate the exchange and sharing of information between the commission and the member states , the sampling frames , notably setting out their minimum requirements , the modalities and content of the quality reports , and in respect of any derogations . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 201128 . __________________ 28 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in respect of the technical specifications of the particular data sets , the technical items when they are common to several data sets , the technical standards needed to facilitate the exchange and sharing of information between the commission and the member states , the sampling frames , notably setting out their minimum requirements , the modalities and content of the quality reports . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 201128 . __________________ 28 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 and regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council30 should apply to the statistical data covered by this regulation . in particular , statistical data that are required for the purpose of developing and monitoring union and national actions and strategies in the areas of public health and health and safety at work should be regarded as data processed for reasons of substantial public interest . __________________ 29 directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data . 30 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . ### directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council29 and regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council30 should apply to the statistical data covered by this regulation . in particular , statistical data that are required for the purpose of developing and monitoring union and national actions and strategies in the areas of public health and health and safety at work should be regarded as data processed for reasons of substantial public interest , in accordance with article 8 of directive 95 / 46 / ec . __________________ 29 directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data . 30 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data .


### the objective of this regulation , namely the establishment of a common framework for european statistics relating to persons and households , based on data at individual level collected from samples , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can instead , for reasons of harmonisation and comparability , be better achieved at eu level . the eu may therefore adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective . ### the objective of this regulation , namely the establishment of a common framework for european statistics relating to persons and households , based on data at individual level collected from samples , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can instead , for reasons of harmonisation , data quality and comparability , be better achieved at eu level . the eu may therefore adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . statistics that are collected in a uniform , high - quality manner , provide a major added value to policy - making at union and member state level . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective .


### for the purposes of this regulation , the following definitions shall apply : ### for the purposes of this regulation , the following definitions apply :


### ' pre - checked data or microdata ' means data or microdata verified by the member states , on the basis of agreed common validation rules ; ### ' pre - checked ' means verified by the member states , on the basis of agreed common validation rules ;


### ‘ administrative records’ mean data generated by a non - statistical source , usually a public body , the aim of which is not to provide statistics , for its own purposes ; ### ' administrative records ' mean data generated by a non - statistical source , the aim of which is not to provide statistics , for its own purposes ;


### job tenure and previous work experience , ### job tenure , work biography and previous work experience ,


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


### living conditions , including material deprivation , housing , living environment and access to services , ### living conditions , including material deprivation , housing , living environment and access to services , health and education , unmet needs and assessment of own needs ,


### quality of life , including social and cultural participation and wellbeing , ### quality of life , including social , societal , civil and cultural participation , inclusion and wellbeing ,


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the detailed topics listed in annex i so as to reflect relevant technical , social and economic developments and respond to the new needs of users . in exercising this power , the commission shall ensure that : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the detailed topics listed in annex i so as to reflect relevant legislative , technical , social , societal , and economic developments and respond to the new needs of users .


### no more than 20 per cent of the detailed topics listed in annex i are changed for each domain by delegated acts . for the domains for which data are collected with an infra - annual or annual periodicity , these changes shall represent a maximum of 10 per cent of the list of detailed topics . those maximum percentages shall apply to four consecutive years . the number of detailed topics that may be changed shall be rounded up to the nearest integer . ### unless duly justified by exceptional circumstances , no more than 20 per cent of the detailed topics listed in annex i are changed for each domain by delegated acts . for the domains for which data are collected with an infra - annual or annual periodicity , these changes shall represent a maximum of 10 per cent of the list of detailed topics . those maximum percentages shall apply to four consecutive years . the number of detailed topics that may be changed shall be rounded up to the nearest integer .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to establish or adapt a multiannual rolling planning for eight years for the collection of data covered by this regulation , in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv . the commission shall ensure that such delegated acts do not impose a significant additional burden or cost on the member states or on the respondents . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to establish or adapt a multiannual rolling planning for eight years for the collection of data covered by this regulation , in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv .


### when items are common to several data sets , the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts for the purpose of specifying the following technical characteristics of the data sets : ### when items are common to several data sets , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 concerning the following characteristics of the data sets :


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish the technical standards referred to in paragraph 1 . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 16 . ### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , establish the technical standards referred to in paragraph 1 . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 16 .


### administrative records and any other sources , methods or innovative approaches in so far as they allow for the production of data that are comparable and compliant with the applicable specific requirements laid down by this regulation . ### administrative records and any other sources , methods or innovative approaches , including small area estimation techniques , intending to cover the territorial diversity in so far as they allow for the production of data that are comparable and compliant with the applicable specific requirements laid down by this regulation .


### for every data set , member states shall transmit to the commission pre - checked microdata without direct identification . ### for every data set , member states shall transmit to the commission , through secure transmission systems , pre - checked microdata without direct identification .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts laying down uniform conditions for the sampling frames , notably setting out minimum requirements . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 16 . ### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , lay down uniform conditions for the sampling frames , notably setting out minimum requirements . these implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 16 .


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


### metadata describing the methodology used and how technical specifications were achieved by reference to those laid down by this regulation ; ### metadata describing the methodology used , including the data sources and methods referred to in article 8 , and how technical specifications were achieved by reference to those laid down by this regulation ;


### member states shall transmit the metadata and information referred to in paragraph 4 by , at the latest , three months after the deadline for transmitting the data and microdata . this additional information shall be provided in the form of quality reports that demonstrate , in particular , how the data and microdata transmitted , and the metadata and information , meet the quality requirements . ### member states shall transmit the metadata and information referred to in paragraph 4 of this article and in article 11 by , at the latest , three months after the deadline for transmitting the data and microdata . this additional information shall be provided in the form of quality reports that demonstrate , in particular , how the data and microdata transmitted , and the metadata and information , meet the quality requirements . the commission shall make that information public , with due respect for personal data protection law .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts specifying the modalities and content of the quality reports . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 16 . ### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts specify the modalities and format of the quality reports . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 16 .


### in order to improve the data sets , the commission shall , where necessary , institute and member states shall cooperate in several feasibility and pilot studies , in particular , to improve quality including comparability , to contribute to modernising the consumption and time use domains , to explore and implement new ways of improving responsiveness to users ' needs , to better integrate the collection of data and the use of other data sources , and to make data collection in member states more efficient , taking into account technological developments . ### while complying with the objectives of this regulation and in order to improve the data sets and social indicators , the commission shall institute and member states shall cooperate in feasibility and pilot studies , evaluating alternative methodologies in particular in order to :


### if applying this regulation , or the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , in a member state ' s national statistical system would necessitate major adaptations , the commission may grant , by means of implementing acts , a derogation for up to three years . a derogation may only be granted if it will not compromise the comparability of member states ' data relating to headline indicators , or hamper the calculation of the required timely and representative european aggregates . ### if applying this regulation , or the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , in a member state ' s national statistical system would necessitate major adaptations , the commission may grant , by means of delegated acts , a derogation for up to three years . a derogation may only be granted provided that the authorisation referred to in paragraph 3 has not been granted and if it will not compromise the comparability of member states ' data relating to headline indicators , or hamper the calculation of the required timely and representative european aggregates .


### when the only means by which a member state can provide the required data sets is by using methods other than those laid down in this regulation , or in the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , the commission may exceptionally authorise the use of such methods for a maximum duration of five years , by means of implementing acts . ### when the only means by which a member state can provide the required data sets is by using methods other than those laid down in this regulation , or in the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted under it , and in the event that the derogation referred to in paragraph 1 has not been granted , the commission may exceptionally authorise the use of such methods for a maximum duration of five years , by means of delegated acts .


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


### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to contribute to an easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , information on volunteering placements , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language , pre - placement and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future which should be linked to the development of society . the services provided by the european solidarity corps portal should promote and supplement the ones already offered by participating organisations . interoperability with the european youth portal should be ensured .


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at tackling significant societal challenges to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , gender equality , citizenship and democratic participation , youth work , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means an unpaid voluntary placement undertaken for a period of up to twelve months , either on a full - time basis or on a flexible basis of at least 10 hours per week , which provides a young person with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of not - for - profit organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for his or her personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving his or her employability ;


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


### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ; ### “solidarity project” means a local volunteering initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity initiative participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within a local community while linking them to a broader european perspective . the organisation of a guidance as well as a pre - support and post - support structure by an intermediary organisation or the local authorities is mandatory for a solidarity action to take place in order to ensure the sustainability of the project ;


### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european solidarity corps and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european solidarity corps . ### the financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the european solidarity corps and the achievement of its objectives , in particular , tailored and personalized support to participating young people with fewer opportunities , studies , meetings of experts and information and communication actions , expenses linked to the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and the necessary it support systems , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the european solidarity corps .


### progress on the specific objectives shall be measured by using indicators , such as : ### progress on the specific objectives and the quality of the placements shall be evaluated by using indicators , such as :


### the national authority shall designate an independent audit body . the independent audit body shall issue an audit opinion on the yearly management declaration referred to in article 60 of regulation no 966 / 2012 . ### the national authority shall , in accordance with the principle of transparency , designate an independent audit body . the independent audit body shall issue an audit opinion on the yearly management declaration referred to in article 60 of regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### a maximum of eur 3 000 000 in current prices from the sub - programme for environment corresponding to the priority area environment governance and information and of eur 1 500 000 in current prices from the sub - programme for climate action corresponding to the priority area climate governance and information shall be allocated to finance projects within the meaning of article 17 implemented by the european solidarity corps in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the priority areas within the meaning of articles 9 and 13 . this allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of regulation no 1293 / 2013 . ### a maximum of eur 3 000 000 in current prices from the sub - programme for environment corresponding to the priority area environment governance and information and of eur 1 500 000 in current prices from the sub - programme for climate action corresponding to the priority area climate governance and information shall be allocated to finance projects within the meaning of article 17 implemented by the european solidarity initiative in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the priority areas within the meaning of articles 9 and 13 . this allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of regulation no 1293 / 2013 .


### actions financed pursuant to regulation 2017 / xxx on the european solidarity corps in order to enhance the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of young people , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market . ### actions financed pursuant to regulation 2017 / xxx on the european solidarity initiative in order to enhance the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of young people , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market .


### eur 35 000 000 in current prices of the amount allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission shall be allocated to the european solidarity corps to support its actions , in accordance with point of article 9 of regulation 2017 / xxx . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of fund - specific regulations . ### eur 35 000 000 in current prices of the amount allocated to technical assistance at the initiative of the commission shall be allocated to the european solidarity initiative to support its actions , in accordance with point of article 9 of regulation 2017 / xxx . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of fund - specific regulations .


### the eafrd may also finance actions implemented by the european solidarity corps with an amount of eur 1 800 000 in current prices in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities for rural development . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . ### the eafrd may also finance actions implemented by the european solidarity initiative with an amount of eur 1 800 000 in current prices in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities for rural development . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of regulation no 1305 / 2013 .


### actions implemented by the european solidarity corps in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities in the area of agriculture and rural development and notably the actions referred to in the second subparagraph of article 51 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of fund - specific regulations . ### actions implemented by the european solidarity initiative in accordance with regulation 2017 / xxx , which contribute to one or more of the union priorities in the area of agriculture and rural development and notably the actions referred to in the second subparagraph of article 51 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . the allocation shall be implemented solely in accordance with the regulation 2017 / xxx , to the exclusion of the specific requirements of fund - specific regulations .


### the agency shall assist the member states and the commission in identifying key research themes in the field of civil aviation to contribute to ensuring consistency and coordination between publicly funded research and development and policies falling within the scope of this regulation . ### the agency shall assist the member states and the commission in identifying key research and innovation themes in the field of civil aviation , inter alia on safety , security , reduction of energy consumption , climate and environment protection , to contribute to ensuring consistency and coordination between publicly funded research and innovation and policies falling within the scope of this regulation .


### the measures taken by the agency as regards emissions and noise , for the purpose of the certification of the design of products in accordance with article 11 , shall aim at preventing significant harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned . ### the measures taken by the agency as regards ghg , air polluting and noise emissions , for the purpose of the certification of the design of products in accordance with article 11 , shall aim at preventing significant harmful effects on the climate , environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned .


### environmental protection ### climate , environmental and health protection


### without prejudice to other revenues , the revenues of the agency shall comprise : ### without prejudice to other revenues and while ensuring the independency of the agency , the revenues of the agency shall comprise :


### an unmanned aircraft must be designed and constructed so that it is fitted for its function , and can be operated , adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the conditions for which the aircraft was designed . ### an unmanned aircraft must be designed and constructed so that it is fitted for its function , can be seen , can sense and avoid other aircraft , risk zones such as chemical as well as nuclear power plants , industrial sites and aerodromes and can be operated , adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the conditions for which the aircraft was designed .


### a person operating an unmanned aircraft shall possess the required knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of the operation and proportionate to the risk associated with the type of operation . this person shall also demonstrate medical fitness , if this is necessary to mitigate the risks involved in the operation concerned . ### a person operating an unmanned aircraft shall possess the required knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of the operation and proportionate to the risk associated with the type of operation . this person shall have a license , also demonstrate medical physical and psychological fitness , if this is necessary to mitigate the risks involved in the operation concerned . sanctions must apply to those who do not respect rules granted through the license , particularly when not respecting restrictions or bans to fly over critical and dangerous zones , such as chemical and nuclear plants .


### in accordance with the architecture and the key characteristics of the new cap delivery model the eligibility of payments made by member states for union financing should no longer depend on the legality and regularity of payments to individual beneficiaries . instead , as regards types of interventions referred to in regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] , member states’ payments should be eligible if they are matched by corresponding output and in compliance with the applicable basic union requirements . ### in accordance with the architecture and the key characteristics of the new cap delivery model the eligibility of payments made by member states for union financing should no longer depend on the legality and regularity of payments to individual beneficiaries . instead , as regards types of interventions referred to in regulation … / … [ cap strategic plan regulation ] , member states’ payments should be eligible if they are matched by corresponding output and in compliance with the applicable basic union requirements . it is necessary to underline that the new cap delivery model should not remove the need to check legality and regularity of expenditure .


### in 2021 : 1 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan ; ### in 2021 : 2 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan ;


### in 2022 : 1 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan ; ### in 2022 : 2 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan ;


### in 2023 : 1 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan . ### in 2023 : 2 % of the amount of support from the eafrd for the entire duration of the cap strategic plan .


### the commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budget commitment for rural development interventions in a cap strategic plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making interim payments or for which no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in article 30 has been presented to it in relation to expenditure effected by 31 december of the second year following that of the budget commitment . ### the commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budget commitment for rural development interventions in a cap strategic plan that has not been used for the purposes of prefinancing or for making interim payments or for which no declaration of expenditure fulfilling the requirements laid down in article 30 has been presented to it in relation to expenditure effected by 31 december of the third year following that of the budget commitment .


### it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality that corresponds to the objective of reaching and maintaining msy as ranges of values which are consistent with achieving msy . those ranges , based on best available scientific advice , are necessary in order to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice , to contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and to take into account the characteristics of mixed fisheries . the fmsy ranges should be calculated by the international council for the exploration of the sea , in particular in its periodic catch advice . based on this plan they are derived to deliver no more than a 5% reduction in long - term yield compared to msy24 . the upper limit of the range is capped , so that the probability of the stock falling below blim is no more than 5% . that upper limit also conforms to the ices ' advice rule ' , which indicates that when the spawning biomass or abundance is in a poor state , f be reduced to a value that does not exceed an upper limit equal to the fmsy point value multiplied by the spawning biomass or abundance in the total allowable catch year divided by msy btrigger . ices uses these considerations and the advice rule in its provision of scientific advice on fishing mortality and catch options . _________________ 24 eu request to ices to provide fmsy ranges for selected stocks in ices subareas 5 to 10 ### it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality that should be limited to a range of values below fmsy in order to ensure populations are maintained above levels that can produce msy to achieve the objectives expressed in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , by 2020 the latest . this is also key to keep alive artisanal small scale fisheries . those ranges , based on best available scientific advice , are necessary in order to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice , to contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and to take into account the characteristics of mixed fisheries . the fmsy ranges should be calculated by the international council for the exploration of the sea , in particular in its periodic catch advice .


### it should be possible to set the total allowable catches for norway lobster in western waters as the sum of the catch limits established for each functional unit and of the statistical rectangles outside the functional units within that tac area . however , this does not preclude the adoption of measures to protect specific functional units . ### tacs for norway lobster shall be established for each functional unit and measures to protect specific functional units shall be adopted where necessary . these measures shall be based on best available scientific advice .


### without prejudice to article 7 , the total allowable catch for the stocks of norway lobster in the western waters may be the sum of the catch limits of the functional units and of the statistical rectangles outside the functional units . ### the total allowable catch for the stocks of norway lobster in the western waters shall be established for each of the functional units and measures to protect specific functional units shall be adopted where necessary .


### by [ five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation ] , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 . ### no less than two years after the entry into force of this regulation , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 , including the recovery of fish stocks above levels capable of producing the maximum sustainable yield and the progress towards good environmental status . the commission shall report , in particular , after each setting of fishing opportunities on how these decisions comply with the requirements of this regulation .


### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation . ### the objectives of the cap should also be pursued through support for investments , productive as well as non - productive , on farm as well as off - farm . such investments may concern , inter alia , infrastructures related to the development , modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry , including access to farm and forest land , land consolidation and improvement , agro - forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water . investments in on - farm infrastructures should only be allowed if they pass a double test , demonstrating that they simultaneously have positive effects in terms of the environmental , climate and biodiversity specific objectives set out in article 6 of this regulation and on the business situation of the agricultural holding . furthermore , in order to better ensure the consistency of the cap strategic plans with union objectives , as well as a level playing field between member states , a negative list of investment topics is included in this regulation .


### as part of the performance , monitor and evaluation framework , member states should monitor and report annually to the commission on the progress made . the information provided by the member states are the basis on which the commission should report on the progress towards the achievement of specific objectives over the whole programming period using for this purpose a core set of indicators . ### as part of the performance , monitor and evaluation framework , member states should monitor and report annually to the commission on the progress made . the information provided by the member states are the basis on which the commission should report on the progress towards the achievement of specific objectives over the whole programming period using for this purpose a core set of indicators . using data from the member states , the commission should publish the ecological footprint of agro - food production and consumption in the eu annually .


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall gradually increase support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### for the specific environmental and climate objectives referred to in points , , and of article 6 , the assessment shall take into account the national environmental and climate plans emanating from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi . ### for the specific environmental and climate objectives referred to in points , , and of article 6 , the assessment shall take into account the national environmental and climate plans emanating from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi , the objectives of the paris agreement and the objective to reduce eu greenhouse gases emissions linked to agriculture by 30 % by 2027 .


### an explanation of how the environment and climate architecture of the cap strategic plan is meant to contribute to already established long - term national targets set out in or deriving from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi ; ### an explanation of how the environment and climate architecture of the cap strategic plan is meant to contribute to already established long - term national targets set out in or deriving from the legislative instruments referred to in annex xi , the objectives of the paris agreement and the objective to reduce eu greenhouse gases emissions linked to agriculture by 30 % by 2027 ;


### the managing authority and the monitoring committee shall monitor the implementation of the cap strategic plan and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan on the basis of the output and result indicators . ### the managing authority and the monitoring committee shall monitor the implementation of the cap strategic plan and progress made towards achieving the targets of the cap strategic plan on the basis of the output and result indicators . using data from the member states , the commission should publish the ecological footprint of agro - food production and consumption in the eu annually .


### following the paris agreement adopted under the united nations framework convention on climate change , the eib should aim to sustain the current high level of climate relevant spending under the elm , contributing to increasing its climate - related investment in developing countries from 25 % to 35 % by 2020 . ### following the paris agreement adopted under the united nations framework convention on climate change , the eib should aim to increase the current high level of climate relevant spending under the elm , contributing to increasing its climate - related investment in developing countries from 25 % to 35 % by 2020 , according to the commitment taken in its climate strategy .


### ' 6 . eib financing operations supporting the general objective set out in point of paragraph 1 shall support investment projects predominantly in the areas of transport , energy , environmental infrastructure , information and communication technology , health and education . this includes production and integration of energy from renewable sources , energy systems transformation enabling a switch to lower carbon intensive technologies and fuels , sustainable energy security and energy infrastructure , including for gas production and transportation to union energy market , as well as electrification of rural areas , environmental infrastructure such as water and sanitation and green infrastructure , telecommunications and broadband network infrastructure . ' ### article 6 is replaced by the following : ' 6 . eib financing operations supporting the general objective set out in point of paragraph 1 shall support investment projects predominantly in the areas of transport , energy , environmental infrastructure , information and communication technology , health and education . this includes production and integration of energy from renewable sources , energy efficiency measures , energy systems transformation enabling a switch to lower carbon intensive technologies and fuels , sustainable energy security and energy infrastructure , as well as electrification of rural areas , environmental infrastructure such as water and sanitation and green infrastructure , telecommunications and broadband network infrastructure . '


### ' an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations to the fulfilment of union external policy and strategic objectives , taking into account the regional technical operational guidelines referred to in article 5 ; ' ### point is amended as follows : ' an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations to the fulfilment of union external policy and strategic objectives . the commission shall , in cooperation with the european external action service , establish a framework and methodology for annual reporting by the eib on its operations covered by the community guarantee and their compliance with the general principles guiding union external action as referred in article 21 teu . the key objective of this reporting is to monitor the compliance of the eib with teu obligations and the article 21 provisions , including respect and promotion of human rights , eradication of poverty , and the management of environmental risks . this methodology shall be developed by the commission and the eeas during the first year following the entry into force of this amending decision and will build on reporting on human rights compliance by the eib , as requested by the eu strategic framework and action plan for human rights . based on the annual reporting from the eib , the commission shall produce each year for the european parliament its own evaluation of the information provided by the eib and suggest eventual changes in the policies and procedures followed by the bank for adoption by the member states after taking into account the opinion of the parliament on them . eventual recommendations by the european commission and the european parliament on how to improve eib reporting to this end shall be reflected during the updating of the regional technical operational guidelines . '


### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . __________________ 13 com 285 final . ### in its 2014 communication on a strategy for reducing heavy - duty vehicles’ fuel consumption and co2 emissions13 , the commission recognised that a prerequisite to introducing such measures is a regulated procedure for the determination of co2 emissions and fuel consumption . in this respect , the commission announcement in its 2017 mobility package ‘ europe on the move’13a to propose heavy - duty vehicle standards by the first half of 2018 is urgently expected in order to decide on vital new standards . __________________ 13 com 285 final . 13a https : / / ec . europa . eu / transport / modes / road / news / 2017 - 05 - 31 - europe - on - the - move_en


### where the commission is informed of errors in the data or finds , pursuant to its own verification , discrepancies in the dataset , it shall , where appropriate , take the necessary measures to correct the data published in the central register referred to in article 6 . ### where the commission is informed of errors in the data or finds , pursuant to its own verification , discrepancies in the dataset , it shall , take the necessary measures to correct the data published in the central register referred to in article 6 . where the commission establishes that a manufacturer has deliberately falsified the data , it shall without delay require the competent authorities to correct the data and take adequate measures in line with the directive 46 / 2007 / ec .


### the commission should review the functioning of the market stability reserve in relation to its operation in the light of experience of its application . the review of the functioning of the market stability reserve should in particular consider whether the rules on placing allowances in the reserve are appropriate with regard to the aim pursued to tackle structural supply - demand imbalances . ### the commission should begin as soon as possible to review the operation of directive 87 / 2003 in the light of experience and taking into account the operational anomalies deemed necessary to avoid carbon leakage and to act artificially on the allowance exchange market . that review should consider in particular whether the ‘ cap & trade’ system responds to the measures necessary to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sectors concerned , the feasibility of introducing price adjustment mechanisms for imports and exports to and from countries with no greenhouse gas emission regulations and of establishing establish a co2 price at union level , given that greenhouse gases cannot be considered tangible property .


### by 31 december 2026 , the commission shall on the basis of an analysis of the orderly functioning of the european carbon market review the market stability reserve and submit a proposal , where appropriate , to the european parliament and to the council . the review shall pay particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed into the reserve according to article 1 and the numerical value of the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation set by article 1 . ### three years after the entry into force of the market stability reserve , the commission shall review the functioning of directive 2003 / 87 / ec on the basis of the experience gained and taking into account the operational anomalies that were deemed necessary to prevent carbon leakage and to take artificial action on the emissions trading market . the review should assess , in particular , whether the cap - and - trade system meets the greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements of the industrial sectors concerned and should assess the option of establishing a co2 price at eu level , given that greenhouse gases cannot be regarded as tangible assets . the commission shall also undertake to submit a price adjustment plan regarding imports of goods from sectors at risk of carbon leakage to ensure there is a level playing field in relation to goods from countries which do not have additional production costs for curbing greenhouse gas emissions . the plan should provide for a refund of costs due to the ets for goods from sectors exposed to carbon leakage that are exported to countries which have no additional production costs for curbing greenhouse gas emissions .


### assist the competent authorities of the member states in ensuring the best possible coordination of investigations and prosecutions ; ### assist the competent authorities of the member states in ensuring the coordination of investigations and prosecutions ;


### the competent authorities of the member states shall exchange with eurojust any information necessary for the performance of its tasks in accordance with articles 2 and 4 as well as with the rules on data protection set out in this regulation . this shall at least include the information referred to in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 . ### the competent authorities of the member states shall exchange with eurojust any information necessary for the performance of its tasks in accordance with articles 2 and 4 as well as with union law on data protection . this shall at least include the information referred to in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 .


### facilitate the monitoring of lawfulness and compliance with the provisions of this regulation concerning the processing of personal data . ### facilitate the monitoring of lawfulness and compliance with union law concerning the processing of personal data .


### the index shall contain references to temporary work files processed within the framework of eurojust and may contain no personal data other than those referred to in points to , and and of annex 2 . ### the index shall contain references to temporary work files processed within the framework of eurojust and may contain no personal data other than those referred to in point of annex 2 .


### for the processing of operational personal data , eurojust may not establish any automated data file other than the case management system or a temporary work file . ### for the processing of operational personal data , eurojust may not establish any automated data file other than the case management system .


### the national member who has opened a temporary work file shall decide which information related to this temporary work file shall be introduced in the index . ### the national member who has opened a temporary work file shall decide which information related to this temporary work file , and in accordance with article 24 , shall be introduced in the index


### regulation no 45 / 2001 shall apply to the processing of personal data by eurojust in the context of its activities . this regulation particularises and complements regulation no 45 / 2001 in as far as personal data processed by eurojust for its operational tasks are concerned . ### the processing of personal data at eurojust falls under the scope of regulation 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . the processing of personal data by the member state ' s authorities and the transfer of such data to eurojust falls under the scope of directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . any processing of personal data carried out by the member state ' s authorities that does not fall under the scope of directive 2016 / 680 , and the transfer of such data to eurojust , shall be in accordance with the general data protection regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec ) .


### three years after the date on which the judicial decision of the last of the member states concerned by the investigation or prosecutions became final ; ### one year after the date on which the judicial decision of the last of the member states concerned by the investigation or prosecutions became final ;


### three years after the date on which data were transmitted in accordance with article 21 or . ### three years after the date on which data were transmitted in accordance with article 21 .


### observance of the storage deadlines referred to in points , , and of paragraph 1 shall be reviewed constantly by appropriate automated processing . nevertheless , a review of the need to store the data shall be carried out every three years after they were entered . if data concerning persons referred to in article 27 are stored for a period exceeding five years , the european data protection supervisor shall be informed accordingly . ### observance of the storage deadlines referred to in points , , and of paragraph 1 shall be reviewed constantly by appropriate automated processing . nevertheless , a review of the need to store the data shall be carried out every three years after they were entered . if special categories of personal data are stored for a period exceeding three years , the european data protection supervisor shall be informed accordingly .


### the responsibility for the quality of personal data shall lie with the member state which provided the personal data to eurojust and with eurojust for personal data provided by eu bodies , third countries or international organisations , as well for personal data retrieved by eurojust from publicly available sources . ### the responsibility for the quality of personal data shall lie with the member state which provided the personal data to eurojust and with eurojust for personal data provided by eu bodies , third countries or international organisations , from the moment of the transfer of data to eurojust , as well for personal data retrieved by eurojust from publicly available sources .


### the responsibility for compliance with regulation no 45 / 2001 and this regulation shall lie with eurojust . the responsibility for the legality of transfer of personal data provided by the member states to eurojust shall lie with the member state which provides the personal data , and with eurojust for the personal data provided to member states , eu bodies and third countries or organisations by eurojust . ### the responsibility for compliance with regulation no 45 / 2001 and union law on data protection shall lie with eurojust , as far as all personal data processed by eurojust are concerned .


### in so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks , eurojust may establish and maintain cooperative relations with union bodies and agencies in accordance with the objectives of those bodies or agencies , the competent authorities of third countries , international organisations and the international criminal police organisation . ### in so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks , eurojust may establish and maintain cooperative relations with union bodies and agencies in accordance with the objectives of those bodies or agencies , the competent authorities of third countries , international organisations including the international criminal police organisation .


### eurojust may , in accordance with article 4 of regulation no 45 / 2001 , receive and process personal data received from the entities referred to in paragraph 1 in so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks and subject to the provisions of section iv . ### eurojust may , in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 , receive and process personal data received from the entities referred to in paragraph 1 in so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks .


### personal data shall only be transferred by eurojust to third countries , international organisations , and interpol if this is necessary for preventing and combating crime that falls under eurojust ' s competence and in accordance with this regulation . if the data to be transferred have been provided by a member state , eurojust shall seek that member state ' s consent , unless : ### personal data shall only be transferred by eurojust to third countries and international organisations in accordance with regulation no 45 / 2001 and relevant union law on the transfer of personal data outside the union .


### relations with partners ### relations with partners within the union


### searches of information in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be made only for the purpose of identifying whether information available at eurojust matches with information processed at europol . ### searches of information in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be made only for the purpose of identifying whether information available at eurojust matches with information processed at europol . in case of a hit , europol shall specify which data it needs and eurojust may share the data with europol only to the extent that the data that generated the hit are necessary for the legitimate performance of its tasks .


### in the case of non - contractual liability , eurojust shall , in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the member states and independently of any liability under article 37 , make good any damage caused by the college or the staff of eurojust in the performance of their duties . ### in the case of non - contractual liability , eurojust shall , in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the member states and independently of any liability under union law , make good any damage caused by the college or the staff of eurojust in the performance of their duties .


### at least every ten years , the commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the procedures laid down in this regulation and in chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . ### at least every five years , the commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the procedures laid down in this regulation and in chapter 4 of title iii of directive 2001 / 83 / ec . in the general report the commission may include information concerning a proposal to revise council regulation no 297 / 95 .


### the identity and contact details of the person responsible for compliance information with respect to the product shall be indicated on or identifiable from information indicated on the product , its packaging , the parcel or an accompanying document . ### the identity and contact details of the person responsible for compliance information with respect to the product shall be indicated on the product or its packaging , the parcel or an accompanying document .


### member states shall ensure that their market surveillance authorities and single liaison office have the necessary resources , including sufficient budgetary and other resources , expertise , procedures and other arrangements for the proper performance of their duties . ### member states shall ensure that their market surveillance authorities and single liaison office have the necessary resources and trained personnel , including sufficient budgetary and other resources , expertise , procedures and other arrangements and personnel involved in monitoring on the ground , for the proper performance of their duties .


### market surveillance authorities shall perform controls as part of their activities set out in paragraph 1 , on a risk - based approach , taking into account , as a minimum , the following factors : ### market surveillance authorities shall perform controls as part of their activities set out in paragraph 1 , on a risk - based approach and in accordance with the precautionary principle , taking into account , as a minimum , the following factors :


### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale , by means of documentary checks and , where appropriate , physical and laboratory controls on the basis of a representative sample . ### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale , by means of documentary checks and physical and laboratory controls carried out in conditions of real use , on the basis of a representative sample that covers at least one - fifth of the products per group of products and is selected on a random basis .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 9 and 10 tfeu , including principles of non - discrimination , subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development , un sdgs and the union ' s commitment to the paris agreement , promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle .


### on 20 june 2017 , the council endorsed the union response16 to the ‘ un 2030 agenda for sustainable development’17 — a sustainable european future . the council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions , in a balanced and integrated way . it is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed in the european policy framework , and that the union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges . the council welcomed the commission communication on ‘ next steps for a sustainable european future’ of 22 november 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the sustainable development goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all union policies , including through its financing instruments . _________________ 16 http : / / eu - un . europa . eu / eu - response - 2030 - agenda - sustainable - development - sustainable - european - future / . 17 https : / / sustainabledevelopment . un . org / post2015 / transformingourworld . ### on 20 june 2017 , the council endorsed the union response16 to the ‘ un 2030 agenda for sustainable development’17 — a sustainable european future . the council underlined the importance of achieving sustainable development across the three dimensions , including culture , in a balanced and integrated way . it is vital that sustainable development is mainstreamed in the european policy framework , and that the union is ambitious in the policies it uses to address global challenges . the council welcomed the commission communication on ‘ next steps for a sustainable european future’ of 22 november 2016 as a first step in mainstreaming the sustainable development goals and applying sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all union policies , including through its financing instruments . _________________ 16 http : / / eu - un . europa . eu / eu - response - 2030 - agenda - sustainable - development - sustainable - european - future / . 17 https : / / sustainabledevelopment . un . org / post2015 / transformingourworld .


### in its ‘ reflection paper on the future of union finances’21 the commission underlines the need to reduce economic and social divergences between and within member states . therefore , a key priority is to invest in equality , social inclusion , education and training as well as health . _________________ 21 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - future - eu - finances_en . ### in its ‘ reflection paper on the future of union finances’21 the commission underlines the need to reduce economic and social divergences between and within member states . therefore , a key priority is to invest in sustainable development , equality , social inclusion , education and training as well as health . _________________ 21 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - future - eu - finances_en .


### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . _________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) . ### climate change , globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . _________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) .