### the european council of october 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030 , to be reviewed by 2020 ' having in mind an union level of 30 % ' . in december 2015 , the european parliament called upon the commission to also assess the viability of a 40 % energy efficiency target for the same timeframe . it is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective . ### the european council of october 2014 defined the general political direction for the 2030 climate & energy framework , indicating its preference for a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030 , to be reviewed by 2020 ' having in mind an union level of 30 % ' . in december 2015 , the european parliament asked the commission to set a binding energy efficiency target of 40 % for 2030 which will reflect the level of cost - effective energy efficiency potential . it is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective .


### in order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of directive 2012 / 27 / eu , a requirement for a general review of the directive and a report to the european parliament and the council by 28 february 2024 should be introduced . ### energy law and climate law are complementary and should be mutually reinforcing . thus , as part of the obligations under the paris agreement , within six months of the unfccc global stocktake in 2023 and aligned to the review process of the governance regulation [ ] , the commission should undertake a general review of directive 2012 / 27 / eu and introduce a report to the european parliament and the council assessing the general effectiveness of directive 2012 / 27 / eu and the need to adjust the union ' s energy efficiency policy according to the objectives of the paris agreement . such a review and report should be undertaken in subsequent global stocktakes thereafter .


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### currently , there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 40 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to apply measures and schemes of their choice . member states set their national targets in both primary and final energy terms , at least equal to or below the energy consumption level set out in annex v a . the member states national energy efficiency target setting should take into account that the union ' s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular consumers affected by energy poverty . member states can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures , in relation to energy poverty , and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to member states with regard to the size , scope and content of such measures . in line with article 9 of the treaty , the union ' s energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers . ### improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular consumers affected by energy poverty , as well as vulnerable and marginalised groups such as roma people . member states can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures , in relation to energy poverty , and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to member states with regard to the size , scope and content of such measures . in line with article 9 of the treaty , the union ' s energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers . to this end , energy poverty should be properly defined , member states objectives must be quantified , the implementation of measures monitored , and the schemes should be accompanied by adequate financial instruments .


### the calculation of energy savings shall take into account the lifetime of measures . this may be done by counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and 31 december 2020 or 31 december 2030 as appropriate . alternatively , member states may adopt another method that is estimated to achieve at least the same total quantity of savings . when using other methods , member states shall ensure that the total amount of energy savings calculated using these other methods does not exceed the amount of energy savings that would have been the result of their calculation when counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and 31 december 2020 or 31 december 2030 as appropriate . member states shall describe in detail in their integrated national energy and climate plans under the energy union governance the other methods they have used and which provisions have been made to ensure they meet this binding calculation requirement . ### the calculation of energy savings shall take into account the lifetime of measures and the rate at which the savings effect declines over time . this shall be done by counting the savings each individual action will have achieved between its implementation date and at the end of the periods described in article 7 . alternatively , member states may adopt another method that is estimated to achieve at least the same total quantity of savings . when using other methods , member states shall ensure that the total amount of energy savings calculated using these other methods does not exceed the amount of energy savings that would have been the result of their calculation when counting the savings each individual action will achieve between its implementation date and the end of the periods described in article 7 , as appropriate . member states shall describe in detail in their notification as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex ii of the energy union governance regulation , the lifetime of each individual action , the assumptions made by member states to estimate these lifetimes or the other methods they have used and which provisions have been made to ensure they meet this binding calculation requirement .


### economic analysis : inventory of effects the economic analyses shall take into account all relevant economic effects . member states may assess and take into account in decision making costs and energy savings from the increased flexibility in energy supply and from a more optimal operation of the electricity networks , including avoided costs and savings from reduced infrastructure investment , in the analysed scenarios . the costs and benefits taken into account shall include at least the following : benefits — value of output to the consumer — external benefits such as environmental and health benefits , to the extent possible costs — capital costs of plants and equipments — capital costs of the associated energy networks — variable and fixed operating costs — energy costs — environmental and health cost , to the extent possible ### in annex ix , part 1 , point g is amended as follows : ' economic analysis : inventory of effects the economic analyses shall take into account all relevant economic effects . member states shall assess and take into account in decision making costs and energy savings from the increased flexibility in energy supply and from a more optimal operation of the electricity networks , including avoided costs and savings from reduced infrastructure investment , in the analysed scenarios . the costs and benefits taken into account shall include at least the following : benefits — value of output to the consumer — external benefits such as environmental , greenhouse gas emissions and health and safety benefits — labour market effects , energy security , competitiveness costs — capital costs of plants and equipments — capital costs of the associated energy networks — variable and fixed operating costs — energy costs — environmental , health and safety cost — labour market costs , energy security , competitiveness”


### this directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure that the union ' s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates . it lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy , and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 and 2030 . ; ### this directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the union in order to ensure that the union ' s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 40 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates , in line with the eu ' s long - term decarbonisation goals and the unfcc paris agreement of december 2015 . it lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy , and provides for the establishment of national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and 2030 . this directive contributes to the implementation of the ‘ energy efficiency first’ principle and ensures that energy efficiency and demand side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity . energy efficiency needs to be considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken .


### each member state shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the union ' s 2030 target referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . when setting those contributions , member states shall take into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . member states shall notify those contributions to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . ; ### each member state shall ensure that its binding national energy efficiency target for 2030 is at least equal to or below the energy consumption level set out in annex - ia in both primary and final energy terms , contributing towards the union ' s 2030 target of no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 846 mtoe of final energy referred to in article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with articles [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] . member states shall notify those targets to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to articles [ 3 ] and [ 7 ] to [ 11 ] of regulation xx / 20xx [ governance of the energy union ] .


### member states shall ensure that , in so far as it is technically possible , financially reasonable and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings , final customers for natural gas are provided with competitively priced individual meters that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption and that provide information on actual time of use . ; ### member states shall ensure that , in so far as it is technically possible , financially reasonable and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings , final customers for natural gas are provided , as regards the selected technology and functionality , with competitively priced individual meters and heating controls that accurately reflect the final customer ' s actual energy consumption and that provide information on actual time of use and others features , as applicable in alignment with the provisions related to electricity metering in articles 19 to 22 of the directive on common rules for the internal market in electricity .


### economic analysis : inventory of effects the economic analyses shall take into account all relevant economic effects . member states may assess and take into account in decision making costs and energy savings from the increased flexibility in energy supply and from a more optimal operation of the electricity networks , including avoided costs and savings from reduced infrastructure investment , in the analysed scenarios . the costs and benefits taken into account shall include at least the following : benefits — value of output to the consumer — external benefits such as environmental and health benefits , to the extent possible costs — capital costs of plants and equipments — capital costs of the associated energy networks — variable and fixed operating costs — energy costs — environmental and health cost , to the extent possible ### annex ix , part i , point g is replaced by the following : economic analysis : inventory of effects the economic analyses shall take into account all relevant economic effects . member states shall assess and take into account in decision making costs and energy savings from the increased flexibility in energy supply and from a more optimal operation of the electricity networks , including avoided costs and savings from reduced infrastructure investment , in the analysed scenarios . the costs and benefits taken into account shall include at least the following : benefits — value of output to the consumer — external benefits such as environmental , green - house gas emissions and health benefits — labour market effects , energy security , competitiveness costs — capital costs of plants and equipments — capital costs of the associated energy networks — variable and fixed operating costs — energy costs — environmental and health cost — labour market costs , energy security , competitiveness


### there are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at eu level , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 30 % target . this clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity . member states should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance . ### there should be binding targets at both national and union level in the 2030 perspective . the need for the union to achieve its energy efficiency targets , expressed in primary and final energy consumption , in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out by a binding 40% energy efficiency target . in addition , member states shall develop national energy plans , including binding national targets , drafted in accordance with regulation xx [ governance of the energy union ] . the clarification at union level should not restrict member states as their freedom is kept to set their national targets based on either primary or final energy consumption , primary or final energy savings , or energy intensity member states should set their national binding energy efficiency targets taking into account that the union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 132 mtoe of primary energy and no more than 849 mtoe of final energy . this means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 34 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 31 % in the union compared to 2005 levels . a regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on energy union governance .


### the employer has failed to meet its legal obligations regarding social security , taxation , labour rights or working conditions ; ### where the employer has repeatedly failed to meet its legal obligations regarding social security , taxation , labour rights or working conditions within a period of five years prior to the date of the application ;


### to reinforce the effectiveness of public administration and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels ; ### to reinforce the quality , effectiveness , transparency and accountability of public administration , promote transparency and non - arbitrariness by public authorities and law enforcement and support structural reforms and good governance at all levels ;


### establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law . interventions in this area shall aim at : establishing independent , accountable and efficient judicial systems , including transparent and merit - based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation , evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing ; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders , manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need ; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime , trafficking in human beings , migrants smuggling , money laundering / financing of terrorism and corruption ; promoting and protecting human rights , rights of persons belonging to minorities including roma as well as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms , including freedom of the media and data protection . ### establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law , democracy , fundamental rights and human rights , including the rights of minorities . interventions in this area shall aim at : establishing independent , accountable and efficient judicial systems , including transparent and merit - based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation , evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing , safeguarding and promoting the independence of media ; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime , trafficking in human beings , smuggling , money laundering / financing of terrorism and corruption ; promoting and protecting human rights , rights of persons belonging to minorities including roma as well as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms , including freedom of the media and data protection ; encouraging and supporting the effective participation of women and minority groups in politics ; addressing gender mainstreaming as a priority and taking concrete steps to gender mainstream all policies .


### to shape the rules , standards , policies and practices of the beneficiaries listed in annex i in alignment to those of the union and to reinforce reconciliation and good neighbourly relations , as well as people to people contacts and communication ; ### to shape the rules , standards , policies and practices of the beneficiaries listed in annex i in alignment to those of the union and to reinforce reconciliation and good neighbourly relations , as well as peace - building and conflict prevention , including through people to people contacts , freedom of the media and communication ;


### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , fundamental rights and international law , civil society and security as well as improve migration management including border management ; ### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , including children rights and persons belonging to minorities , fundamental rights and international law , civil society , peace and security as well as improve migration management including border management ;


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border management , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , strengthening the development benefits of migration , facilitating legal and labour migration , enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling . ### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border management and to promote social protection and social inclusion , ensuring access to international protection , sharing relevant information , strengthening the development benefits of migration , facilitating legal and labour migration , enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling as well as access to affordable , sustainable services such as early child education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care .


### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights . 17 assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . _________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 . ### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental human rights , including the rights of persons belonging to minorities , protect minorities , promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination , protect human rights’ defenders , whistle - blowers and civil society , and support initiatives that promote transparency , accountability , integrity and the fight against corruption . assistance should also support adherence to the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights . 17 assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation , including across maritime borders , as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies , such as the danube strategy . it should also support good neighbourly relations , reconciliation and regional cooperation . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies by the development of smes and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . _________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 .


### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , fundamental rights and international law , civil society and security as well as improve migration management including border management ; ### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , including the rights of persons belonging to minorities , gender equality , fundamental rights and international law civil society , peace and security , the respect for cultural diversity , non - discrimination and tolerance as well as improve migration management including border management


### the beneficiaries listed in annex i need to be better prepared to address global challenges , such as sustainable development and climate change , and align with the union ' s efforts to address those issues . reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the sustainable development goals , this programme should contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 16 % of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and the overall contribution from this programme should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes . ### the beneficiaries listed in annex i need to be better prepared to address global challenges , such as sustainable development and climate change , and align with the union ' s efforts to address those issues . reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the sustainable development goals , this programme should contribute to mainstream climate action in the union ' s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute at least 16 % of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and the overall contribution from this programme should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes .


### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy , the respect of human rights , fundamental rights and international law , civil society and security as well as improve migration management including border management ; ### to strengthen the rule of law , democracy and the respect of human rights , fundamental rights and international law , support the independence of the judiciary and effective judicial protection , protect minorities , and provide support for independent human rights defenders , whistle - blowers and civil society organisations undertaking monitoring compliance with the rule of law and support initiatives that promote independence of the media , transparency , accountability , integrity and the fight against corruption ;


### enhanced strategic and operational cooperation between the union and the beneficiaries listed in annex i on security is pivotal to addressing effectively and efficiently security and terrorism threats . ### enhanced strategic and operational cooperation between the union and the beneficiaries listed in annex i on security is pivotal to addressing effectively and efficiently security , organised crime and terrorism threats .


### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . ### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities , addressing inequalities and poverty and promoting the transition from institutional to family and community based care . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as inclusive and non - segregated early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion should not be supported ;


### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . ### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty , and promoting the transition from institutional to family and community based care . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality family and community based services , such as inclusive and non - segregated early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion should not be supported .


### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life , fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty . interventions in this area shall also focus on : integrating marginalised communities such as the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services , such as early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . ### promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty . interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective , efficient , and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person ' s life fostering social inclusion , promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty . interventions in this area shall also focus on : ensuring access to international protection , facilitating legal and labour protection and integrating marginalised communities such as migrants and the roma ; combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation ; enhancing access to affordable , sustainable and high quality family and community based services , such as inclusive and non - segregated early childhood education and care , housing , healthcare and essential social services and long term care , including through the modernisation of social protection systems . actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion should not be supported .


### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society . ### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity , also via regional cooperation structures , and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society .


### fostering quality employment and access to the labour market . interventions in this area shall aim at : tackling high unemployment and inactivity by supporting sustainable labour market integration in particular of young people ) , women , long - term unemployed and all under - represented groups . measures shall stimulate quality job creation and support the effective enforcement of labour rules and standards across the entire territory . other key areas of intervention shall be to support gender equality , promoting employability and productivity , the adaptation of workers and enterprises to change , the establishment of a sustainable social dialogue and the modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions such as public employment services and labour inspectorates . ### fostering quality employment and access to the labour market . interventions in this area shall aim at : tackling high unemployment and inactivity by supporting sustainable and non - discriminatory labour market integration in particular of young people ) , women , long - term unemployed and all under - represented groups . measures shall stimulate quality job creation and support the effective enforcement of labour rules and standards across the entire territory . other key areas of intervention shall be to support gender equality , promoting employability and productivity , the adaptation of workers and enterprises to change , the establishment of a sustainable social dialogue and the modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions such as public employment services and labour inspectorates .


### assistance under ipa iii may be provided to the type of actions provided for under the european regional development fund and the cohesion fund30 , the european social fund plus31 and the european agricultural fund for rural development32 . __________________ 30 com 372 final proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the european regional development fund and on the cohesion fund . 31 com 382 final proposal of the european parliament and of the council on the european social fund plus 32 com 392 final proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by member states under the common agricultural policy and financed by the european agricultural guarantee fund and by the european agricultural fund for rural development and repealing regulation no 1305 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1307 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council . ### assistance under ipa iii may be provided to the type of actions provided for under the european regional development fund and the cohesion fund30 , the european social fund plus31 , the european agricultural fund for rural development32 and the justice , rights and values fund . __________________ 30 com 372 final proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the european regional development fund and on the cohesion fund . 31 com 382 final proposal of the european parliament and of the council on the european social fund plus 32 com 392 final proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by member states under the common agricultural policy and financed by the european agricultural guarantee fund and by the european agricultural fund for rural development and repealing regulation no 1305 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1307 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council .


### promoting the alignment of partner countries’ rules , standards , policies and practices to those of the union , including state aid rules . ### promoting the alignment of partner countries’ rules , standards , policies and practices to those of the union , including public procurement , competition , state aid rules and fundamental rights and improving their capacity to implement the union acquis .


### strengthening the union and its partners ' capacity to prevent conflict , build peace and address pre - and post - crisis including through early warning and conflict - sensitive risk analysis ; promoting people to people networking , reconciliation , peace - building and confidence - building measures , supporting capacity building in support of security and development actions . ### strengthening the union and its partners ' capacity to prevent cross - border crime , conflict , build peace and address pre - and post - crisis including through early warning and conflict - sensitive risk analysis ; promoting people to people networking , reconciliation , peace - building and confidence - building measures , supporting capacity building in support of security and development actions ; strategic and operational cooperation with the union on border management , facilitation of police and judicial cooperation between beneficiaries and union member states to counter cross - border crime and supporting capacity building in the area of cyber - security and fight against cyber - crime .


### establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law . interventions in this area shall aim at : establishing independent , accountable and efficient judicial systems , including transparent and merit - based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation , evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing ; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders , manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need ; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime , trafficking in human beings , migrants smuggling , money laundering / financing of terrorism and corruption ; promoting and protecting human rights , rights of persons belonging to minorities including roma as well as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms , including freedom of the media and data protection . ### establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law , democracy , fundamental rights and human rights , including the rights of minorities . interventions in this area shall aim at : establishing independent , accountable and efficient judicial systems , including transparent and merit - based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation , evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing , safeguarding and promoting the independence of media ; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime , trafficking in human beings , smuggling , money laundering / financing of terrorism and corruption ; promoting and protecting human rights , rights of persons belonging to minorities including roma as well as lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms , including freedom of the media and data protection ; encouraging and supporting the effective participation of women and minority groups in politics ; addressing gender mainstreaming as a priority and taking concrete steps to gender mainstream all policies .


### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection and gender equality and shall , where applicable , address interlinkages between sustainable development goals34 , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 34 https : / / ec . europa . eu / europeaid / policies / sustainable - development - goals_en ### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection , conflict prevention , peaceful conflict resolution and gender equality and shall , where applicable , address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way .


### the transition from direct management of pre - accession funds by the commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in annex i should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries . assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre - accession process . ### the transition from direct management of pre - accession funds by the commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in annex i should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries and with full fiduciary safeguards applied , including but not limited to : transparent accounting and tendering procedures ; and external periodical review by olaf . assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre - accession process . special attention needs to be paid to providing assistance for improving the absorption capacity of the beneficiary countries .


### each member state shall designate a single national regulatory body for the road passenger transport sector . that body shall be an impartial authority which is , in organisational , functional , hierarchical and decision making terms , legally distinct and independent from any other public or private entity . it shall be independent from any competent authority involved in the award of a public service contract . ### each member state shall designate a single national regulatory body for the road passenger transport sector . that body shall be an impartial authority which is , in organisational , functional , hierarchical and decision making terms , legally distinct , transparent and independent from any other public or private entity . it shall be independent from any competent authority involved in the award of a public service contract .


### collect and provide information on access to terminals ; and ### collect and provide information on access to terminals for both operators and all passengers ; and


### ‘ terminal’ means any facility with a minimum area of 600m2 , which provides a parking place that is used by coaches and buses for the setting down or picking up of passengers ; ### ‘ terminal’ means an authorised facility with a minimum area of 600m2 , which provides a parking place that is used by coaches and buses for the alighting or boarding of passengers and that is equipped with facilities such as a well accessible check - in counter , ticket office , waiting room ;


### requests for access may be refused only on the grounds of lack of capacity . ### requests for access may be refused only on well justified grounds of lack of capacity .


### the application of regulation no 1073 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council17 has revealed that operators in national markets are facing obstacles to the development of inter - urban coach services . moreover , road passenger transport services have not kept pace with the evolving needs of citizens in terms of availability and quality and sustainable transport modes continue to have a low modal share . as a consequence , certain groups of citizens are placed at a disadvantage in terms of availability of passenger transport services , and there are more road accidents , emissions and congestion due to greater use of cars . _________________ 17 regulation no 1073 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services , and amending regulation no 561 / 2006 . ### the application of regulation no 1073 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council17 has revealed that operators in national markets are facing obstacles to the development of inter - urban coach services . moreover , road passenger transport services have not kept pace with the evolving needs of citizens in terms of availability and quality and sustainable transport modes continue to have a low modal share . as a consequence , certain groups of citizens are placed at a disadvantage in terms of availability of passenger transport services , and there are more road accidents , emissions and congestion , space use and infrastructure costs due to greater use of cars . _________________ 17 regulation no 1073 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services , and amending regulation no 561 / 2006 .


### - cadmium 3 mg / kg dry matter , ### - cadmium 1 , 5 mg / kg dry matter ,


### crop quality traits . ### crop quality .


### when deemed appropriate with regard to the performance of or the risks presented by a ce marked fertilising product , importers shall carry out sample testing of such fertilising products made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints , of non - conforming ce marked fertilising products and recalls of such products , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . ### when deemed appropriate with regard to the performance of or the risks presented by a ce marked fertilising product , importers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers and the environment , carry out sample testing of such fertilising products made available on the market , investigate , and , if necessary , keep a register of complaints , of non - conforming ce marked fertilising products and recalls of such products , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring .


### products complying with all the requirements of this regulation should be allowed to move freely on the internal market . where one or more of the component materials in a ce marked fertilising product falls within the scope of regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council18 , but reaches a point in the manufacturing chain beyond which it no longer poses any significant risk to public or animal health , it would represent an unnecessary administrative burden to continue subjecting the product to the provisions of that regulation . such fertilising products should therefore be excluded from the requirements of that regulation . regulation no 1069 / 2009 should therefore be amended accordingly . _________________ 18 regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing regulation no 1774 / 2002 . ### products complying with all the requirements of this regulation should be allowed to move freely on the internal market . where one or more of the component materials in a ce marked fertilising product falls within the scope of regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council18 , but reaches a point in the manufacturing chain beyond which it no longer poses any risk to public or animal health , it would represent an unnecessary administrative burden to continue subjecting the product to the provisions of that regulation . such fertilising products should therefore be excluded from the requirements of that regulation . regulation no 1069 / 2009 should therefore be amended accordingly . _________________ 18 regulation no 1069 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by - products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing regulation no 1774 / 2002 .


### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state have sufficient reason to believe that a ce marked fertilising product presents an unacceptable risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment , they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose . ### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state have sufficient reason to believe that a ce marked fertilising product presents a risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment , they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering all relevant requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose .


### living or dead organisms or parts thereof , which are unprocessed or processed only by manual , mechanical or gravitational means , by dissolution in water , by flotation , by extraction with water , by steam distillation or by heating solely to remove water , or which are extracted from air by any means , except ### living or dead organisms or parts thereof , which are unprocessed or processed only by manual , mechanical or gravitational means , by dissolution in water , by flotation , by extraction with water , except


### certain substances and mixtures , commonly referred to as agronomic additives , improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser . substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to ce marked fertilising products for that purpose should fulfil certain efficacy criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures , and should therefore as such be considered as ce marked fertilising products under this regulation . furthermore , ce marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy and safety criteria . such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for ce marked fertilising products . ### certain substances and mixtures , commonly referred to as agronomic additives , improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser . substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to ce marked fertilising or organic farm based fertilising products for that purpose should fulfil certain efficacy , safety and environmental criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures , and should therefore as such be considered as ce marked fertilising products under this regulation . furthermore , ce marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy , safety and environmental criteria . such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for ce marked fertilising products .


### - lead 150 mg / kg dry matter . ### - lead 20 mg / kg dry matter .


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 91 / 676 / eec22a , council directive 2000 / 60 / ec 22b , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council regulation no 834 / 2007 29a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 22a council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 22b directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 29a council regulation no 834 / 2007 of 28 june 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products .


### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the following criterion shall be complied with : the polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water . it shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into co2 in maximum 24 months , in a biodegradability test as specified points - below . ### as of [ publications office , please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this regulation ] , the following criterion shall be complied with : the polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical , biological decomposition , such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide , biomass and water . it shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into co2 in maximum 12 months , in a biodegradability test as specified points - below , that shall also be carried out under realistic in - vivo conditions that take into consideration differential rates of decomposition under anaerobic conditions , in aquatic habitats or under water , in waterlogged conditions or in frozen soil .


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 91 / 676 / eec22a , council directive 2000 / 60 / ec 22b , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council regulation no 834 / 2007 29a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 22a council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources . 22b 22b directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 29a council regulation no 834 / 2007 of 28 june 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products


### where , having carried out an evaluation under article 37 , a member state finds that although a ce marked fertilising product is in compliance with this regulation it presents an unacceptable risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment , it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate measures within a reasonable period to ensure that the fertilising product concerned , when placed on the market , no longer presents that risk , to withdraw the fertilising product from the market or to recall it . ### where , having carried out an evaluation under article 37 , a member state finds that although a ce marked fertilising product is in compliance with this regulation it presents an unacceptable risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment , it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate measures within a reasonable period to ensure that the fertilising product concerned , when made available on the market , no longer presents that risk , to withdraw the fertilising product from the market or to recall it .


### without prejudice to the common specifications referred to in article 13 , ce marked fertilising products which are in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the requirements set out in annexes i , ii and iii covered by those standards or parts thereof . ### ce marked fertilising products which are in conformity with , or have been tested in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the official journal of the european union shall be presumed to be in conformity with the respective requirements set out in annexes i , ii and iii covered by those standards or parts thereof .


### numbers indicating the total content of the declared nutrients nitrogen , phosphorus or potassium , followed by numbers in brackets indicating the total content of magnesium , calcium , sulphur or sodium , ### numbers indicating the average content of the declared nutrients nitrogen , phosphorus or potassium , followed by numbers in brackets indicating the total content of magnesium , calcium , sulphur or sodium ,


### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state have sufficient reason to believe that a ce marked fertilising product presents an unacceptable risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment , they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose . ### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state have sufficient reason to believe that a ce marked fertilising product presents a risk to human , animal or plant health , to safety or to the environment or to other aspects of public interest protection covered by this regulation , they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering all the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose .


### ' 34 . ' plant biostimulant ' means a product stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of the product ' s nutrient content with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant : ### ' 34 . ' plant biostimulant ' means a product containing any substance or micro - organism stimulating plant nutrition processes independently of its nutrient content , or any combination of such substances and / or micro - organisms , with the sole aim of improving one or more of the following characteristics of the plant or the plant rhizosphere :


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . therefore , third countries ' effective cooperation with the union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this regulation . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage . ### it is essential to facilitate safe and legal paths of migration and asylum , including increasing the resettlement capacities of the union and the member states . cooperation with third countries should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of forced displacements , protecting victims of trafficking and smuggling of human beings as well as addressing its demand , on the basis of the full respect of european and international human rights obligations and of the principles of solidarity , non - discrimination and non - refoulement .


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . therefore , third countries ' effective cooperation with the union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this regulation . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage . ### it is essential to facilitate safe and legal paths of migration and asylum , including increasing the resettlement capacities of the union and the member states . cooperation with third countries should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of forced displacements , protecting victims of trafficking in human beings as well as addressing its demand , on the basis of the full respect of european and international human rights obligations and of the principles of solidarity , non - discrimination and non - refoulement .


### the commission may adopt , in the form of a recommendation , a practical handbook on european cooperation on coastguard functions , containing guidelines , recommendations and best practices for the exchange of information and cooperation at national , union and international level . ### the commission , the council and / or the european parliament may adopt , in the form of a recommendation , a practical handbook on european cooperation on coastguard functions , containing guidelines , recommendations and best practices for the exchange of information and cooperation at national , union and international level and publish it on the relevant websites .


### member states shall ensure that national administrative competition authorities may by decision require undertakings and associations of undertakings to provide all necessary information for the application of articles 101 and 102 tfeu within a specified time limit . this obligation shall cover information which is accessible to the undertaking and association of undertakings . ### member states shall ensure that national administrative competition authorities may require undertakings and associations of undertakings to provide all necessary information for the application of articles 101 and 102 tfeu within a specified time limit . this obligation shall cover information which is accessible to the undertaking and association of undertakings .


### member states shall ensure that national competition authorities have the human , financial and technical resources that are necessary for the effective performance of their duties and exercise of their powers when applying articles 101 and 102 tfeu as defined in paragraph 2 . ### member states shall ensure that national competition authorities have the sufficient human , financial and technical resources at their disposition for the effective performance of their duties and exercise of their powers when applying articles 101 and 102 tfeu as defined in paragraph 2 .


### in the light of the resolution adopted at icao ' s 39th assembly in october 2016 on the implementation of a global market - based measure from 2021 to offset international aviation emissions above 2020 levels , it is considered appropriate to continue the existing derogation pending further progress on the design elements and the implementation of the global market - based measure . in this regard , the adoption of standards and recommended practices by icao to complement that resolution and implement the global system is planned for 2018 . however , its concrete operationalisation will require action by icao parties at domestic level . also , governance arrangements must be developed by icao , including a registry system . in this context , the current derogation of the eu ets obligations for flights to and from third countries should be extended , subject to the review on implementing the icao scheme , in order to promote momentum in icao and facilitate the operationalisation of the icao scheme . as a result of the extension of the derogation , the amount of allowances to be auctioned and issued for free , including from the special reserve , should be the same as would correspond to 2016 , and should be proportional to the reduction of the surrender obligation . ### in the light of the resolution adopted at icao ' s 39th assembly in october 2016 on the implementation of a global market - based measure from 2021 to offset international aviation emissions above 2020 levels , the adoption of standards and recommended practices by icao to complement that resolution and implement the global system is planned for 2018 . however , its concrete operationalisation will require action by icao parties at domestic level . also , governance arrangements must be developed by icao , including a registry system . in this context , it is considered appropriate allow for a derogation of in respect of 50% of the emissions from flights to and from aerodromes located in countries outside the european economic area pending the implementation of the global market - based measure , in order to promote momentum in icao and facilitate the operationalisation of the icao scheme . as a result of the extension of the derogation , the amount of allowances to be auctioned and issued for free , including from the special reserve , for flights not subject to the derogation , should be the same as would correspond to 2016 , and should be proportional to the reduction of the surrender obligation .


### the managing body of the port shall regularly consult stakeholders such as undertakings established in the port , providers of port services , operators of waterborne vessels , cargo owners , land transport operators and public administrations operating in the port area on the following : ### the managing body of the port shall regularly consult stakeholders such as undertakings established in the port , providers of port services , operators of waterborne vessels , cargo owners , land transport operators , port workers , and public administrations operating in the port area , inhabitants in and near to the port area and representatives of environmental non - governmental organisations on the following :


### this chapter and the transitional provisions of article 24 shall not apply to cargo handling services and passenger services . ### this chapter , with the exception of article 10a , and the transitional provisions of article 24 shall not apply to cargo handling services , passenger services and pilotage .


### the scarcity or reserved use of land provided that the managing body can demonstrate that the land constitutes an essential port facility to provide the port service and that the limitation is in accordance with the formal development plan of the port as agreed by the management body of the port and where appropriate any other public competent authorities according to the national legislation ; ### the scarcity or reserved use of land provided that the managing body can demonstrate that the land constitutes a port facility , which is essential for the provision of port services and that the limitation is , where applicable , in accordance with the formal development plan of the port as agreed by the management body of the port and where appropriate any other public competent authorities in conformity with the national legislation ;


### without prejudice to national and union law including collective agreements between social partners , the managing bodies of the port may require the designated provider of port services appointed in accordance with the procedure established by article 7 , in the case where this provider is different from the incumbent provider of port services , to grant staff previously taken on by the incumbent provider of port services the rights to which they would have been entitled if there had been a transfer within the meaning of directive 2001 / 23 / ec . ### without prejudice to national law , union law , in particular directive 2001 / 23 / ec , and collective agreements between social partners at the european , national , regional or local level , the managing bodies of the port shall require the designated provider of port services appointed in accordance with the procedure established by article 7 , in the case where this provider is different from the incumbent provider of port services , to respect rights in terms of informing and consulting workers and to grant staff previously taken on by the incumbent provider of port services the rights to which they would have been entitled if there had been a transfer within the meaning of directive 2001 / 23 / ec .


### the different independent supervisory bodies should exchange information on their work and cooperate in order to ensure a uniform application of this regulation . ### in the event of any cross - border dispute or complaint , the different bodies providing independent supervision should cooperate with each other and exchange information on their work .


### where the managing body of the port that receives public funds provides port services itself , it shall keep the accounts of each port service activity separate from the accounts of its other activities , in such a way that : ### where the managing body of the port that receives public funds provides port services itself and receives public funds for those port services , it shall keep two separate accounts , one for the port service activities for which it receives public funding and another for its other activities , in such a way that :


### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and land use , land - use change and forestry ; ### emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity , industry , transport , the buildings sector , agriculture and a post 2020 target for enhancing sinks beyond net carbon emission neutrality for land use , land - use change and forestry , which are in line with eu commitments to limit the temperature rise to 1 . 5 °c ;


### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between member states . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 . ### the european council also concluded on 24 october 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system , without any unnecessary administrative burden , should be developed to help ensure that the union meets its energy policy goals , with the necessary flexibility for member states and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix . it emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks , such as national climate programmes , national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands . it also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers , transparency and predictability for investors , inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable , safe , competitive , secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between member states , in order to maintain and enhance carbon sink function of the affected ecosystems and long term sustainability of the resources used . _________________ 14 conclusions of the european council 23 - 24 october 2014 .


### the progress made at union level towards meeting the objectives of the energy union , including for the first ten - year period the union ' s 2030 targets for energy and climate , notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency ; ### the progress made at union level towards meeting the objectives of the energy union , including for the first ten - year period the union ' s 2030 targets for energy and climate , notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the union ' s 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency and in view of the revised eu climate and energy action as appropriate , as outlined in article 38 ;


### the commission shall provide annual information on the results of the programme to the european parliament and to the council , taking into account the quantitative and qualitative indicators set out in the annex to this proposal . ### the commission shall provide annual information on the results of the programme to the european parliament , the council , the european central bank , europol , eurojust , and the european public prosecutor’s office , taking into account the quantitative and qualitative indicators set out in the annex to this proposal .


### the programme shall be implemented by the commission in cooperation with the member states , through regular consultations at different stages of the implementation of the programme , taking into account relevant measures undertaken by other competent entities , in particular the european central bank and europol . ### the programme shall be implemented by the commission in cooperation with the member states , through regular consultations at different stages of the implementation of the programme , while avoiding overlap with relevant measures undertaken by other competent entities , in particular the european central bank and europol . to this effect , when preparing the work programmes pursuant to article 10 , the commission shall take into account ecb and europol activities against euro counterfeiting and fraud .


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council and the european central bank . ### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations , to the european parliament , the council , the european central bank , europol , eurojust , and the european public prosecutor’s office .


### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . in this context , harmful content and hate speech stored on video - sharing platforms have increasingly given rise to concern . it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred , to set out proportionate rules on those matters . ### there are new challenges , in particular in connection with video - sharing platforms , on which users - particularly minors - increasingly consume audiovisual content . illegal , harmful , racist and xenophobic content and hate speech hosted on video - sharing platforms , have increasingly given rise to concern . in addition , the decision to remove such content , being often dependent on a subjective interpretation , can undermine the freedom of expression and information . in this context , it is necessary , in order to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred hosted on video - sharing platforms , but also to protect and guarantee the fundamental rights of users , to set out common and proportionate rules on those matters . such rules should , in particular , further define at union level the characteristics of ' harmful content ' and ' incitement to violence and hatred ' , taking into account the intention and effect of such content . self - regulatory and co - regulatory measures implemented or approved by member states or by the commission should fully respect the obligations of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular article 52 thereof . national regulatory bodies or authorities should retain effective enforcement powers .


### providing for parental control systems with respect to content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors ; ### providing for parental control systems that are under the control of the end - user , with respect to content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors ;


### to cooperate and provide its members with the information necessary for the application of this directive , in particular as regards articles 3 and 4 thereof ; ### cooperate and provide its members with the information necessary for the application of this directive , in particular as regards articles 3 , 4 and 7 thereof ;


### the daily proportion of television advertising spots and teleshopping spots within the period between 7 : 00 and 23 : 00 shall not exceed 20 % . ### the proportion of television advertising spots and teleshopping spots within a given clock hour between 7 : 00 and 23 : 00 shall not exceed 20 % .


### in order to empower viewers , including parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors ' physical , mental or moral development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means . ### in order to empower viewers , in particular parents and minors , in making informed decisions about the content to be watched , it is necessary that audiovisual media service providers provide sufficient information about content that may impair minors ' physical or mental development . this could be done , for instance , through a system of content descriptors indicating the nature of the content . content descriptors could be delivered through written , graphical or acoustic means .


### member states shall ensure that providers of on - demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least a 20% share of european works in their catalogue and ensure prominence of these works . ### member states shall ensure that providers of on - demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least a 30% share of european works in their catalogue and ensure prominence of these works .


### member states shall ensure that providers of on - demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least a 20% share of european works in their catalogue and ensure prominence of these works . ### member states shall ensure that providers of on - demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least a 30% share of european national and non - national works in their catalogue and ensure prominence of these works . the european non - national and national quota of 30% shall include works in the official languages of the territory in which they are or are distributed .


### the principal purpose of the service or a dissociable section thereof is devoted to providing programmes and user - generated videos to the general public , in order to inform , entertain or educate ; ### the principal purpose of the service or a dissociable section thereof is devoted to , or the service plays a significant role in , providing programmes and user - generated videos to the general public , in order to inform , entertain or educate ;


### in order to ensure coherence and give certainty to businesses and member states ' authorities , the notion of ' incitement to hatred ' should , to the appropriate extent , be aligned to the definition in the council framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law which defines hate speech as ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' . this should include aligning the grounds on which incitement to violence or hatred is based . ### in order to ensure coherence and give certainty to businesses and member states ' authorities , the notion of ' incitement to hatred ' should , to the appropriate extent , be aligned to the definition in the council framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law which defines hate speech as ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' . this should include aligning the grounds on which incitement to violence or hatred is based in accordance with the grounds contained in article 21 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such . surreptitious audiovisual commercial communication shall be prohibited ; ### in paragraph 1 , point a is replaced by the following : audiovisual commercial communications shall be readily recognisable as such and distinguishable from editorial content , without prejudice to articles 10 and 11 ;


### defining and applying in the terms and conditions of the video - sharing platform providers the concepts of incitement to violence or hatred as referred to in point of paragraph 1 and of content which may impair the physical , mental or moral development of minors , in accordance with articles 6 and 12 respectively ; ### specifying the characteristics of and applying in the terms and conditions of the video - sharing platform providers the concepts of incitement to violence or hatred as referred to in point of paragraph 1 and of content which may impair the physical or mental development of minors , in accordance with articles 6 and 12 respectively ; member states shall ensure that measures based on terms and conditions are only permitted where national procedural rules provide a possibility for users to assert their rights before a court after learning of such measures ;


### in order to ensure coherence and give certainty to businesses and member states ' authorities , the notion of ' incitement to hatred ' should , to the appropriate extent , be aligned to the definition in the council framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law which defines hate speech as ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' . this should include aligning the grounds on which incitement to violence or hatred is based . ### in order to ensure coherence and give certainty to union citizens , businesses and member states ' authorities , the notion of ' incitement to hatred ' should be aligned with the definition in the council framework decision 2008 / 913 / jha of 28 november 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law which defines hate speech as ' publicly inciting to violence or hatred ' . this should include aligning the grounds on which incitement to violence or hatred is based .


### manifestly , seriously and gravely infringes articles 6 or 12 , or both ; ### manifestly , seriously and gravely infringes articles 6 , 7 , or 12 , or both ;


### this directive is without prejudice to the ability of member states to impose obligations to ensure discoverability and accessibility of content of general interest under defined general interest objectives such as media pluralism , freedom of speech and cultural diversity . such obligations should only be imposed where they are necessary to meet general interest objectives clearly defined by member states in conformity with union law . in this respect , member states should in particular examine the need for regulatory intervention against the results of the outcome of market forces . where member states decide to impose discoverability rules , they should only impose proportionate obligations on undertakings , in the interest of legitimate public policy considerations . ### this directive encourages member states to impose obligations to ensure the appropriate prominence and accessibility of content of general interest under defined general interest objectives such as media pluralism , freedom of speech and cultural diversity . such obligations should only be imposed where they are necessary to meet general interest objectives clearly defined by member states in conformity with union law .