### secondment of joint liaison officers to third countries as defined in regulation no … / … [ new ilo regulation ] 69 and secondment of border guards and other relevant experts to member states or from a member state to a third country , reinforcement of cooperation and operational capacity of networks of experts or liaison officers , as well as exchange of best practices and boosting the capacity of european networks to assess , promote , support and develop union policies ; _________________ 69 oj l [ … ] , [ … ] . p . ### secondment of border guards and other relevant experts to member states , reinforcement of cooperation and operational capacity of networks of experts or liaison officers , as well as exchange of best practices and boosting the capacity of european networks to assess , promote , support and develop union policies ;


### studies , pilot projects and other relevant actions aiming to implement or develop european integrated border management , including measures aiming at the development of the european border and coast guard , such as common capacity - building , joint procurement , establishment of common standards and other measures streamlining the cooperation and coordination between the european border and coast guard agency and member states ; ### studies , pilot projects and other relevant actions aiming to implement or develop european integrated border management , including measures aiming at the development of the european border and coast guard , such as common capacity - building , joint procurement , establishment of common standards and other measures streamlining the cooperation and coordination between the european border and coast guard agency and member states , as well as measures related to referral of persons who are in need of , or wish to apply for , international protection ;


### the sharp increase of mixed migratory flows in 2015 and 2016 has put under pressure migration , asylum and border management systems and called for a coordinated and effective european response . ### the increase of arrivals of asylum seekers and migrants in 2015 and 2016 has shown the need for a coordinated and effective european response .


### the deployment of the current european migration liaison officers to the key countries of origin and transit , as called upon by the conclusions of the special meeting of the heads of states and governments on 23 april 2015 , was a first step towards enhancing the engagement with third countries on migration - related issues and stepping up coordination with immigration liaison officers deployed by member states . building on this experience , longer - term deployments of immigration liaison officers by the commission to third countries are to be foreseen to support development , implementation and to maximise the impact of union action on migration . ### the deployment of the current european migration liaison officers to the key third countries , as called upon by the conclusions of the special meeting of the heads of states and governments on 23 april 2015 , was a first step towards enhancing the engagement with third countries on migration - related issues and stepping up coordination with immigration liaison officers deployed by member states . building on this experience , longer - term deployments of immigration liaison officers by the commission to third countries are to be foreseen to support development , implementation and to maximise the impact of union action on migration .


### the objective of this regulation is to ensure better coordination and optimise utilisation of liaison officers deployed to third countries by member states , the commission and union agencies in order to respond more effectively to the eu priorities of preventing and combatting illegal immigration and related cross - border criminality such as smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings , facilitating return , readmission and reintegration activities , contributing to integrated management of union ' s external borders , as well as supporting management of legal immigration , including in the area of international protection , resettlement and pre - departure integration measures undertaken by member states and union . ### the objective of this regulation is to ensure better coordination and optimise utilisation of liaison officers deployed to third countries by member states , the commission and union agencies in order to respond more effectively to the eu priorities of promoting human rights - based migration and asylum policies , ensuring a better management of migration , gradually substituting irregular migration with adequate regular channels for asylum and migration , ensuring access to international protection , resettlement , humanitarian visas and other channels for asylum seekers to seek protection in the union , and supporting management of legal migration , including for migrant workers and their families , for students and for family reunification , preventing and combatting smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings , facilitating dignified and human rights - based return , readmission and reintegration activities , contributing to integrated management of union ' s external borders , and pre - departure integration measures undertaken by member states and the union .


### special provisions should be made for a wider union capacity building action for immigration liaison officers , through a development , in cooperation with relevant union agencies , of common core curricula and pre - deployment training courses , and for supporting the reinforcement of the operational capacity of networks of immigration liaison officers . ### special provisions should be made for a wider union capacity building action for immigration liaison officers , through a development , in cooperation with relevant union agencies , of common core curricula and pre - deployment training courses , in particular on fundamental rights , and for supporting the reinforcement of the operational capacity of networks of immigration liaison officers .


### member states authorities should ensure that strategic and operational analytical products of the union agencies in relation to illegal immigration , return , cross - border criminality or international protection and resettlement effectively reach immigration liaison officers in third countries and that the information provided by immigration liaison officers is shared with the relevant union agencies – in particular the european border and coast guard agency , europol and the european union asylum agency within the scope of their respective legal frameworks . ### member states authorities should ensure that strategic and operational analytical products of the union agencies in relation to international protection and resettlement , regular migration , irregular migration , return and reintegration and cross - border criminality effectively reach immigration liaison officers in third countries and that the information collected by immigration liaison officers is shared with the relevant union agencies – in particular the european border and coast guard agency , europol and the european union asylum agency within the scope of their respective legal frameworks .


### any processing and transferring of personal data by member states within the framework of this regulation should be conducted in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council20 and with the national provisions transposing directive 2016 / 68021 . the commission and union agencies should apply regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council22 when processing personal data . _________________ 20 regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 21 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . 22 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . ### any processing and transferring of personal data by member states within the framework of this regulation should be conducted in full respect of regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council20 and with the national provisions transposing directive 2016 / 68021 . the commission and union agencies should apply regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council22 when processing personal data . _________________ 20 regulation no 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 21 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data , and repealing council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . 22 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data .


### the processing of personal data within the framework of this regulation should be for the purposes of rendering assistance to returning third - country nationals and facilitating the resettlement of persons in need of international protection and implementing union measures in respect of the admission of legal immigrants . a legal framework that recognises the role of immigration liaison officers in this context is therefore necessary . ### the processing of personal data within the framework of this regulation should strictly be allowed only for the purposes of rendering assistance to returning third - country nationals and facilitating the resettlement of persons in need of international protection or the admission to the union of persons in need of humanitarian protection , and implementing union measures in respect of the admission of migrants under regular migration channels , including mobility partnerships and family reunification .


### in the interest of the persons concerned , immigration liaison officers should be able to process personal data of persons in need of international protection subject to resettlement and of persons wishing to migrate legally in the union in order to confirm their identity and nationality . ### in the interest of the persons concerned , immigration liaison officers should only be able to process personal data of persons seeking international or humanitarian protection , of persons who have applied for resettlement and of persons wishing to migrate legally in the union in order to provide them with the adequate assistance in terms of pre - departure orientation and support .


### since the objectives of this regulation , which are to optimise utilisation of immigration liaison officers deployed by member states , commission and eu agencies to third countries in order to more effectively implement union priorities regarding preventing and combatting illegal immigration , facilitating return , readmission and reintegration , contributing to integrated management of union’s external borders , as well as supporting management of legal immigration or international protection schemes , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone but are better achieved through coordination at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### since the objectives of this regulation , which are to optimise utilisation of immigration liaison officers deployed by member states , commission and eu agencies to third countries in order to more effectively implement union priorities of promoting human rights - based migration and asylum policies , ensuring a better management of migration , gradually substitute irregular migration with adequate regular channels for asylum and migration , ensuring access to international protection , resettlement , humanitarian visas and other channels for asylum seekers to seek protection in the union , and supporting management of legal migration , including for migrant workers and their families , for students and for family reunification , preventing and combatting smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings , facilitating dignified and human rights - based return , readmission and reintegration activities , contributing to integrated management of union ' s external borders , and pre - departure integration measures undertaken by member states and the union , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states alone but are better achieved through coordination at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### ways and means to facilitate return , readmission and reintegration ; ### ways and means to facilitate the dignified and human - rights compliant return , readmission and effective reintegration ;


### asylum seekers ' access to protection in the third country ; ### asylum seekers ' access to effective protection in the third country and conditions of reception , including information on detention of asylum seekers and conditions of such detention ;


### possible legal immigration strategies and channels between the union and third countries , including resettlement and other protection tools as well as skills and labour market needs ; ### legal immigration strategies to be promoted and existing&#160 ; channels or channels to be developed between the union and third countries , including resettlement , humanitarian visas and other protection tools as well as mobility partnerships , labour migration , visas for students and family reunification ;


### pre - departure measures available to immigrants in countries of origin or host third countries that support successful integration upon legal arrival in member states ; ### pre - departure measures available to migrants in countries of origin or host third countries that support successful integration upon legal arrival in member states ;


### capacity , capability , political strategies , legislation and legal practices of third countries relevant to the issues referred to in points to . ### practices , legislation and legal practices of third countries relevant to the issues referred to in points to .


### confirming identity and facilitating the resettlement of persons in need of international protection in the union ; ### facilitating the resettlement of persons in need of international protection in the union or the admission of persons seeking humanitarian protection in the union by providing them with adequate pre - departure orientation , information and support ;


### confirming identity and facilitating implemention of union measures in respect of the admission of legal immigrants . ### facilitating the establishment and implementation of union measures providing for adequate channels for legal migration , including provision of information , pre - departure orientation and support for migrant workers , students and family members being admitted to the union .


### attend joint specialised training courses , when appropriate ; ### attend joint specialised training courses , in particular on fundamental rights ;


### organise information sessions and training courses for members of the diplomatic and consular staff of the missions of the member states in the third country , when appropriate ; ### organise information sessions and training courses for members of the diplomatic and consular staff of the missions of the member states in the third country , in particular on fundamental rights , when appropriate ;


### support the development of capability of immigration liaison officers , including through developing common core curricula , pre - deployment training and the organisation of joint seminars on subjects as referred to in article 3 ; ### support the development of capability of immigration liaison officers , including through developing common core curricula , pre - deployment training , in particular on fundamental rights , and the organisation of joint seminars on subjects as referred to in article 3 ;


### immigration liaison officers and members of the steering board shall ensure that all relevant information and statistics are uploaded and exchanged via the secure web - based information exchange platform set up and maintained by the commission . that information shall include at least the following elements : ### immigration liaison officers and members of the steering board shall ensure that all relevant anonymised&#160 ; information and statistics are made public . that information shall include at least the following elements :


### since the adoption of council directive 91 / 533 / eec , 33 labour markets have undergone far - reaching changes due to demographic developments and digitalisation leading to the creation of new forms of employment , which have supported job creation and labour market growth . new forms of employment are often not as regular or stable as traditional employment relationships and lead to reduced predictability for the workers concerned , creating uncertainty as to applicable rights and social protection . in this evolving world of work , there is therefore an increased need for workers to be fully informed about their essential working conditions , which should occur in a written form and in a timely manner . in order adequately to frame the development of new forms of employment , workers in the union should also be provided with a number of new minimum rights aimed at promoting security and predictability in employment relationships while achieving upward convergence across member states and preserving labour market adaptability . __________________ 33 council directive 91 / 533 / ec of 14 october 1991 on an employer ' s obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship . ### since the adoption of council directive 91 / 533 / eec , 33 labour markets have undergone far - reaching changes . new forms of employment are often not as regular or stable as traditional employment relationships and lead , among others , to reduced predictability for the workers concerned , creating uncertainty as to applicable rights and social protection . in this evolving world of work , there is therefore an increased need for workers to be not only fully informed about , but also better protected as regards their essential working conditions , which should occur in a written form and in a timely manner . in order adequately to frame the development of new forms of employment , workers in the union should also be provided with a number of new minimum rights aimed at promoting security and predictability in employment relationships while achieving upward convergence across member states and preserving labour market adaptability . __________________ 33 council directive 91 / 533 / ec of 14 october 1991 on an employer ' s obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship .


### directive 91 / 533 / eec introduced a minimum list of essential aspects on which workers have to be informed in writing . it is necessary to adapt that list in order to take account of developments on the labour market , in particular the growth of non - standard forms of employment . ### directive 91 / 533 / eec introduced a minimum list of essential aspects on which workers have to be informed in writing . it is necessary to clarify that this is an open minimum list and to adapt that list to the need to better protect workers , in particular regarding the growth of non - standard forms of employment .


### probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . as established in the european pillar of social rights , probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration . a substantial number of member states have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months , which should be considered reasonable . probationary periods may be longer than six months where this is justified by the nature of the employment such as for managerial positions and where this is in the interest of the worker , such as in the case of long illness or in the context of specific measures promoting permanent employment notably for young workers . ### probationary periods allow employers to verify if that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training . any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity . as established in the european pillar of social rights , probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration . a substantial number of member states have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months , which should be considered reasonable and therefore by no means be exceeded beyond 6 months .


### where employers have the possibility to offer full - time or open - ended labour contracts to workers in non - standard forms of employment , a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted . workers should be able to request another more predictable and secure form of employment , where available , and receive a written response from the employer , which takes into account the needs of the employer and of the worker . ### while new forms of employment have been a driver of job creation and labour market growth , they are more open to insecure and unpredictable working conditions . where employers have the possibility to offer full - time or open - ended labour contracts to workers in non - standard forms of employment , including traineeships , a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted . workers should be able to request another more predictable and secure form of employment , where available , and receive a written response from the employer , which takes into account the needs of the employer and of the worker . in case of refusal , the letter should include a clear and objective justification .


### where employers have the possibility to offer full - time or open - ended labour contracts to workers in non - standard forms of employment , a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted . workers should be able to request another more predictable and secure form of employment , where available , and receive a written response from the employer , which takes into account the needs of the employer and of the worker . ### where employers have the possibility to offer full - time or open - ended labour contracts to workers in non - standard forms of employment , a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted . workers should be able to convert to another more predictable and secure form of employment , where available , and receive a written response from the employer , based on objective grounds which takes into account the needs of the worker .


### where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed , it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally , including to those in non - standard forms of employment . the costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker ' s remuneration . ### where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed , it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally , including to those in non - standard forms of employment , and that such training is carried out during working hours . the costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker ' s remuneration . the worker should continue to be entitled to receive remuneration during their training .


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


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


### any collective agreements governing the worker’s conditions of work ; in the case of collective agreements concluded outside the business by special joint bodies or institutions , the name of the competent body or joint institution within which the agreements were concluded ; ### any collective agreements governing the worker’s conditions of work ; in the case of collective agreements concluded outside the business by special joint bodies or institutions , the name of the competent body or joint institution within which the agreements were concluded , and the cut off periods if there are any ;


### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers to accessing books and other print material . the need to increase the number of works and other protected subject - matter in accessible formats available to those persons and improve their circulation and dissemination has been recognised at an international level . the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled was signed on behalf of the union on 30 april 201412 . it requires contracting parties to provide exceptions or limitations to the exclusive rights of holders of copyright and related rights for the making and dissemination of copies in accessible formats of certain works and other subject - matter and for the cross - border exchange of those accessible format copies . the beneficiaries of the marrakesh treaty are persons who are blind , visually impaired or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus and move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . __________________ 12 council decision 2014 / 221 / eu of 14 april 2014 on the signing , on behalf of the european union , of the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled . ### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers to accessing books and other print material . the need to increase the number of works and other protected subject - matter in accessible formats available to those persons and improve their circulation and dissemination has been recognised at an international level . the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled was signed on behalf of the union on 30 april 201412 . it requires contracting parties to provide exceptions or limitations to the exclusive rights of holders of copyright and related rights for the making and dissemination of copies in accessible formats of certain works and other subject - matter and for the cross - border exchange of those accessible format copies . the beneficiaries of the marrakesh treaty are persons who are blind , visually impaired or have a perceptual or reading disability , including dyslexia , preventing them from reading printed works to the same degree as persons without such disability , or are unable to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading due to a physical disability . __________________ 12 council decision 2014 / 221 / eu of 14 april 2014 on the signing , on behalf of the european union , of the marrakesh treaty to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind , visually impaired , or otherwise print disabled .


### the regulation should ensure that accessible format copies of books , journals , newspapers , magazines and other writings , sheet music and other print material , which have been made in any member state in accordance with the national provisions adopted pursuant to directive [ … ] may be exported to third countries that are parties to the marrakesh treaty . accessible formats include braille , large print , adapted e - books , audio books and radio broadcasts . the distribution , communication or making available of accessible format copies to print disabled persons or to authorised entities in the third country should only be carried out on a non - profit basis by authorised entities established in the union . ### the regulation should ensure that accessible format copies of books , journals , newspapers , magazines and other writings , sheet music and other print material , which have been made in any member state in accordance with the national provisions adopted pursuant to directive [ … ] may be exported to third countries that are parties to the marrakesh treaty . accessible formats include braille , large print , adapted e - books , audio books and radio broadcasts . the distribution , communication or making available of accessible format copies to persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled or to authorised entities in the third country should only be carried out on a non - profit basis by authorised entities established in the union .


### this regulation should also allow for the importation of and access to accessible format copies made in accordance with the implementation of the marrakesh treaty from a third country , by beneficiary persons in the union and authorised entities established in the union , for the benefit of print - disabled persons . it should be possible for those accessible format copies to be circulated in the internal market under the same conditions as accessible format copies made in the union in accordance with directive [ . . . ] . ### this regulation should also allow for the importation of and access to accessible format copies made in accordance with the implementation of the marrakesh treaty from a third country , by beneficiary persons in the union and authorised entities established in the union , for the benefit of persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled . it should be possible for those accessible format copies to be circulated in the internal market under the same conditions as accessible format copies made in the union in accordance with directive [ . . . ] .


### any processing of personal data under this regulation should respect fundamental rights , including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under articles 7 and 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and must be in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and the council13 , which governs the processing of personal data , as may be carried out by authorised entities within the framework of this regulation and under the supervision of the member statesʼ competent authorities , in particular the public independent authorities designated by the member states . __________________ 13 directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data . ### any processing of personal data under this regulation should respect fundamental rights , including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under articles 7 and 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and must be in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and the council13 and with regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council13a , which govern the processing of personal data , as may be carried out by authorised entities within the framework of this regulation and under the supervision of the member statesʼ competent authorities , in particular the public independent authorities designated by the member states . __________________ 13 directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data . 13a regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . this regulation should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles . ### this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and in the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities . this regulation should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles .


### ‘ accessible format copy’ means a copy of a work or other subject - matter in an alternative manner or form that gives a beneficiary person access to the work or other subject - matter , including allowing for the person to have access as feasibly and comfortably as a person without a visual impairment or any of the disabilities referred to in paragraph 2 ; ### ‘ accessible format copy’ means a copy of a work or other subject - matter in an alternative manner or form that gives a beneficiary person access to the work or other subject - matter , including allowing for the person to have access as feasibly and comfortably as a person without any of the impairments or disabilities referred to in paragraph 2 ;


### ‘ authorised entity’ means an organisation providing education , instructional training , adaptive reading or information access to beneficiary persons on a non - profit basis , as its main activity or as one of its main activities or public - interest missions . ### ‘ authorised entity’ means an organization authorised or recognised by the government to provide education , instructional training , adaptive reading or information access to beneficiary persons on a non - profit basis , as its main activity or as one of its main activities or public - interest missions .


### an authorised entity established in a member state carrying out the acts referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall ensure that : ### an authorised entity established in a member state carrying out the acts referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall establish and follow its own practices to ensure that :


### the processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this regulation shall be carried out in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### the processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this regulation shall be carried out in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec , directive 2002 / 58 / ec and regulation 2016 / 679 .


### the processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this regulation shall be carried out in compliance with directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### the processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this regulation shall be carried out in compliance with directives 95 / 46 / ec and 2002 / 58 / ec , and with regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council1a . __________________ 1a regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation . ### no later than [ three years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation .


### in order for money laundering to be an effective tool against organised crime , it should not be necessary to identify the specifics of the crime that generated the property , let alone require a prior or simultaneous conviction for that crime . prosecutions for money laundering should also not be impeded by the mere fact that the predicate offence was committed in another member state or third country , provided it is a criminal offence in that member state or third country . member states may establish as a prerequisite the fact that the predicate offence would have been a crime in its national law , had it been committed there . ### in order for money laundering to be an effective tool against organised crime , it should not be necessary to identify the specifics of the crime that generated the property , let alone require a prior or simultaneous conviction for that crime . prosecutions for money laundering should also not be impeded by the mere fact that the predicate offence was committed in another member state or third country , provided it is a criminal offence in that member state or third country . member states should also be able to establish as a prerequisite the fact that the relevant conduct would have been a predicate offence in its national law , had it been committed there . however , insofar as the relevant conduct constitutes terrorism , organised crime , corruption , trafficking in human beings , environmental crimes , sexual exploitation or tax crimes , member states should not require that the relevant conduct be a criminal offence in the member state or country where that conduct took place .


### in order to deter money laundering throughout the union , member states should lay down minimum types and levels of penalties when the criminal offences defined in this directive are committed . where the offence is committed within a criminal organisation within the meaning of council framework decision 2008 / 841 / jha37 8 or where the perpetrator abused their professional position to enable money laundering , member states should provide for aggravating circumstances in accordance with the applicable rules established by their legal systems . _________________ 37 council framework decision 2008 / 841 / jha of 24 october 2008 on the fight against organised crime , ### in order to deter money laundering throughout the union , member states should lay down minimum types and levels of penalties when the criminal offences defined in this directive are committed . minimum types and levels of penalties should also be laid down with respect to inciting , aiding and abetting the commission of such criminal offences . member states should provide for aggravating circumstances in accordance with the applicable rules established by their legal systems , in the following circumstances : where the offence is committed within a criminal organisation within the meaning of council framework decision 2008 / 841 / jha37 ; where the perpetrator abused their professional position to enable money laundering ; where the money or property being laundered is derived from terrorist activities as defined in directive 2017 / 541 or illicit arms trafficking ; or where the offender is a politically exposed person as defined by directive 2015 / 849 or involved in corruption of elected officials . member states should calculate the amount of fines in accordance with the gross principle , i . e . based on the profit stemming from the criminal action without deducting any costs incurred , so as to ensure that the sanction is higher than the economic value of the crime . _________________ 37 council framework decision 2008 / 841 / jha of 24 october 2008 on the fight against organised crime ,


### all offences , including tax crimes relating to direct taxes and indirect taxes as defined in the national law of the member states , which are punishable by deprivation of liberty or a detention order for a maximum of more than one year or , as regards member states that have a minimum threshold for offences in their legal system , all offences punishable by deprivation of liberty or a detention order for a minimum of more than six months ; ### all offences which are punishable by deprivation of liberty or a detention order for a maximum of more than one year or , as regards member states that have a minimum threshold for offences in their legal system , all offences punishable by deprivation of liberty or a detention order for a minimum of more than six months ;


### whether the criminal activity that generated the property was carried out in the territory of another member state or in that of a third country , when the relevant conduct is a criminal offence under the national law of the member state or the third country where the conduct was committed and would be a criminal offence under the national law of the member state implementing or applying this article had it been committed there ; ### whether the criminal activity that generated the property was carried out in the territory of another member state or in that of a third country , when the relevant conduct would constitute a criminal activity under the national law of the member implementing or applying this article had it been carried out there . member states may , however , require that the relevant conduct , insofar as it does not fall within the categories referred to in article 2 , paragraph 1 , points , , , , and , constitutes a criminal offence under the national law of the other member state or of that of the third country ;


### each member state shall ensure that a legal person held liable for offences pursuant to article 6 shall be punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions , which shall include criminal or non - criminal fines and may include other sanctions , such as : ### each member state shall ensure that a legal person held liable for offences pursuant to article 7 shall be punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions , which shall include criminal or non - criminal fines , based on the gross value of the total amount stemming from criminal activity , and may , at the judge’s discretion , include other temporary or permanent sanctions , including :


### the offence is committed in whole or in part in its territory ; ### the offence is committed in whole or in part in its territory or ;


### the offender is one of its nationals . ### the offender is one of its nationals or ;


### investigative tools ### investigative tools and cooperation


### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation . ### emerging technologies in food production processes have an impact on food and thereby on food safety , consumer health and the environment . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food .


### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials , as defined in article 2 of regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 october 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers , amending regulation no 1924 / 2006 and no 1925 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council , and repealing commission directive 87 / 250 / eec , council directive 90 / 496 / eec , commission directive 1999 / 10 / ec , directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , commission directive 2002 / 67 / ec and 2008 / 5 / ec and commission regulation . ### emerging technologies in food production processes may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , it should also be clarified that a food should be considered as a novel food where a production process which was not previously used for food production in the union is applied to that food or when foods contain or consist of engineered nanomaterials .


### novel foods should be authorised and used only if they fulfil the criteria laid down in this regulation . novel foods should be safe and their use should not mislead the consumer . therefore , where a novel food is intended to replace another food , it should not differ from that food in a way that would be nutritionally less advantageous for the consumer . ### novel foods should be authorised and used only if they fulfil the criteria laid down in this regulation . novel foods should be safe , beneficial to consumers , and their use should not mislead the consumer . therefore , where a novel food is intended to replace another food , it should not differ from that food in a way that would be nutritionally less advantageous for the consumer . the assessment of the safety of a novel food should be based on the precautionary principle as laid down in article 7 of regulation no 178 / 2002 .


### when a novel food is authorised and included in the union list , the commission should have the power to introduce post - market monitoring requirements to monitor the use of the authorised novel food to ensure that the use is within safe limits as established in the safety assessment by efsa . ### when a novel food is authorised and included in the union list , post - market monitoring requirements should be introduced to monitor the use of the authorised novel food to ensure that the use is within safe limits as established in the safety assessment by efsa . in any event , food business operators should inform the commission of any relevant information regarding the food they have placed on the market .


### novel foods are subject to the general labelling requirements laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council on the provision of food information to consumers and other relevant labelling requirements in union food law . in certain cases it may be necessary to provide for additional labelling information , in particular regarding the description of the food , its source or its conditions of use to ensure that consumers are sufficiently informed of the nature of the novel food . ### novel foods are subject to the general labelling requirements laid down in regulation no 1169 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council on the provision of food information to consumers and other relevant labelling requirements in union food law . additional labelling information should be included , in particular regarding the description of the food , its origin , its composition and its conditions of use to ensure that consumers are sufficiently informed of the nature of the novel food , including those coming from third countries . therefore , when a novel food is included in the union list or in the list of traditional foods from third countries , specific conditions of use or labelling requirements may be imposed , which might , inter alia , relate to any specific characteristic or food property , such as composition , nutritional value or nutritional effects and intended use of the food , or to ethical considerations or implications for the health of specific groups of the population . it is appropriate to lay down in this regulation specific labelling requirements in respect of food ingredients present in the form of engineered nanomaterials which fall within the scope of this regulation .


### the contents , drafting and presentation of the application referred to in article&#160 ; 9 ; ### the drafting and presentation of the application referred to in article&#160 ; 9 ;


### within four months from the date on which the valid notification is forwarded by the commission in accordance with paragraph 1 , a member state or efsa may submit to the commission reasoned safety objections , based on scientific evidence , to the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food concerned . ### within four months from the date on which the valid notification is forwarded by the commission in accordance with paragraph 1 , a member state and / or efsa may submit to the commission reasoned objections regarding its compliance with article 6 , based on scientific evidence , to the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food concerned .


### where no reasoned safety objections are made in accordance with paragraph 2 within the time - limit laid down in that paragraph , the commission shall authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food concerned and update without delay the union list . ### where no reasoned objections are made in accordance with paragraph 2 within the time - limit laid down in that paragraph , the commission shall authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food concerned and update without delay the union list . where applicable , certain conditions for use , specific labelling requirements , or post - market monitoring requirements shall be specified .


### in assessing the safety of a traditional food from a third country , efsa shall consider the following matters : ### in assessing the safety of a traditional food from a third country , efsa shall consider . )


### whether the composition of the food and the conditions of its use , do not pose a safety risk to human health in the union . ### deleted . )


### the contents , drafting and presentation of the notification provided for in article 13 and of the application provided for in article 14 ; ### the drafting and presentation of the notification provided for in article 13 and of the application provided for in article 14 ;


### where the additional information referred to in paragraph 1 is not received within the extended period referred to in that paragraph , the commission shall act on the basis of the information already provided . ### where the additional information referred to in paragraph 1 is not forwarded within the new period laid down , the commission shall not issue an authorisation .


### on request by the applicant , supported by appropriate and verifiable information included in the application provided for in article 9 , newly developed scientific evidence or scientific data supporting the application may not be used for the benefit of a subsequent application during a period of five years from the date of the authorisation and the inclusion of the novel food in the union list without the agreement of the prior applicant . ### on request by the applicant , supported by appropriate and verifiable information included in the application provided for in article 9 , newly developed scientific evidence or scientific data supporting the application may not be used for the benefit of a subsequent application during a period of five years from the date of the authorisation and the inclusion of the novel food in the union list without the agreement of the prior applicant , unless there is a public health protection justification for doing so .


### any request for placing a novel food on the market within the union submitted to a member state in accordance with article 4 of regulation no 258 / 97 and for which the final decision has not been taken before &#8230 ; 27 shall be considered as an application under this regulation . __________________ 27 publications office : please insert date : 24 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### any request for placing a novel food on the market within the union submitted to a member state in accordance with article 4 of regulation no 258 / 97 and for which the final decision has not been taken before &#8230 ; 27 shall be considered as an application under this regulation . __________________ 27 publications office : please insert date : 12 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### it shall apply from …28 . __________________ 28 publications office : please insert date : 24 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### it shall apply from …28 . __________________ 28 publications office : please insert date : 12 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation .


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


### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing . ### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council39 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 39 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing .


### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . _________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final ) ### a central role in the implementation of the programme should be attributed to digital innovation hubs , which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry , by public organisations and academia . a network of digital innovation hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across europe59 . a first set of digital innovation hubs will be selected based on member states’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open , transparent and competitive process . the digital innovation hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as other existing innovative technologies such as key enabling technologies , available also in fablabs or citylabs . they shall act as single - entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation . they will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills . the network of digital innovation hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the digital single market . _________________ 59 as indicated in the communication on digitising european industry 180 final )


### the advanced digital technologies supported by this programme , such as high performance computing , cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed , implemented and scaled - up at union level . just as the deployment of these technologies require a union response so does the skills dimension . training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up , increased and made accessible throughout the eu . failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of union ' s economy . the actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the esf , erdf and horizon europe programmes . ### the advanced digital technologies supported by this programme , such as high performance computing , cybersecurity , data protection and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed , implemented and scaled - up at union level . just as the deployment of these technologies require a union response so does the skills dimension . training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up , increased and made accessible throughout the eu . failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of union ' s economy . the actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the esf , erdf and horizon europe programmes .


### the digital transformation of the areas of public interest such as healthcare68 , mobility , justice , earth / environmental monitoring , education and culture requires the continuation and expansion of digital service infrastructures , which make secure cross - border exchange of data possible and foster national development . their coordination under this regulation best achieves the potential for exploiting synergies . _________________ 68 http : / / ec . europa . eu / newsroom / dae / document . cfm ? doc_id=51628 ### the digital transformation of the areas of public interest such as healthcare68 , mobility , justice , earth / environmental monitoring , reduction of carbon emissions , energy infrastructure , education and culture requires the continuation and expansion of digital service infrastructures , which make secure cross - border exchange of data possible and foster national development . their coordination under this regulation best achieves the potential for exploiting synergies . _________________ 68 http : / / ec . europa . eu / newsroom / dae / document . cfm ? doc_id=51628


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives74 . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . _________________ 74 com 321 final , page 1 ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s obligations to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives74 . relevant actions shall be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes in order to ensure full compliance with these obligations . _________________ 74 com 321 final , page 1


### build up and strengthen core artificial intelligence capacities in the union , including data resources and libraries of algorithms in compliance with data protection legislation ; ### build up and strengthen core artificial intelligence capacities in the union , including data resources and libraries of algorithms in full&#160 ; compliance with data protection legislation ;


### support , together with member states , the procurement of advanced cybersecurity equipment , tools and data infrastructures in full compliance with data protection legislation ; ### support , together with member states , the procurement of advanced cybersecurity equipment , tools and data infrastructures in full compliance with data protection legislation and the fundamental rights ;


### ensure that the public sector and areas of public interests , such as health and care , education , judiciary , transport , energy , environment , cultural and creative sectors , can deploy and access state - of - the - art digital technologies , in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence and cybersecurity ; ### ensure that the public sector and areas of public interests , such as health and care , education , judiciary , transport , energy , environment , climate , cultural and creative sectors , can deploy and access state - of - the - art digital technologies , in particular high performance computing , artificial intelligence and cybersecurity ;


### this directive should apply to suspects or accused persons regardless of their legal status , citizenship or nationality . this directive upholds the fundamental rights and principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention on human rights , including the prohibition of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment , the right to liberty and security , respect for private and family life , the right to the integrity of the person , the rights of the child , integration of persons with disabilities , the right to an effective remedy and the right to a fair trial , the presumption of innocence and the rights of the defence . this directive should be implemented in accordance with those rights and principles . ### this directive should apply to suspects or accused persons regardless of their legal status , citizenship or nationality , sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , residence status , age or sexual orientation or any other status . this directive upholds the fundamental rights and principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention on human rights , including the prohibition of torture and inhuman and degrading treatment , the right to liberty and security , respect for private and family life , the right to the integrity of the person , the rights of the child , integration of persons with disabilities , the right to an effective remedy and the right to a fair trial , the presumption of innocence and the rights of the defence . this directive should be implemented in accordance with those rights and principles .


### eurojust should be given the opportunity to extend the deadlines for storage of personal data , subject to observance of the purpose limitation principle applicable to processing of personal data in the context of all activities of eurojust , in order to achieve its objectives . such decisions should be taken following careful consideration of all interests at stake , including those of the data subjects . any extension of deadlines for processing personal data , where prosecution is statute barred in all member states concerned , should be decided only where there is a specific need to provide assistance under this regulation . ### eurojust should be given the opportunity to extend the deadlines for storage of personal data , subject to observance of the purpose limitation principle applicable to processing of personal data in the context of all activities of eurojust , in order to achieve its objectives . such decisions should be taken following careful consideration of all interests at stake , including those of the data subjects . any extension of deadlines for processing personal data , where prosecution is statute barred in all member states concerned , should be the subject of a formal and reasoned decision , and decided only where there is a specific and clearly justifiable need to provide assistance under this regulation .


### eurojust should maintain cooperative relations with other union bodies and agencies , with the european public prosecutor ' s office , with the competent authorities of third countries as well as with international organisations , to the extent required for the accomplishment of its tasks . ### eurojust should cooperate with other union bodies and agencies , with the european public prosecutor ' s office , with the competent authorities of third countries as well as with international organisations , to the extent required for the accomplishment of its tasks .


### eurojust shall support and strengthen coordination and cooperation between national investigating and prosecuting authorities in relation to serious crime affecting two or more member states , or requiring a prosecution on common bases , on the basis of operations conducted and information supplied by the member states ' authorities and by europol . ### eurojust shall support and strengthen coordination and cooperation between national investigating and prosecuting authorities in relation to serious crime affecting two or more member states , or requiring a prosecution on common bases , on the basis of operations conducted and information supplied by the member states ' authorities , by europol and by the european public prosecutor ' s office .


### this regulation aims to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , less burdensome and easier to use for organisers and supporters , in order to achieve the full potential of the european citizens’ initiative as a tool to foster debate and citizen participation at union level , and to bring the union closer to its citizens . ### this regulation aims to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , less burdensome , easier to use for organisers and supporters and strengthen its follow - up in order to achieve the full potential of the european citizens’ initiative as a tool to foster debate and citizen participation at union level , and to bring the union closer to its citizens .


### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible and to provide support to citizens and organisers , the commission should provide information and assistance to organisers and make available an online collaborative platform to provide a dedicated discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens’ initiative . to ensure proximity to citizens , member states should establish one or more contact points in their respective territories to provide citizens with information and assistance regarding the european citizens’ initiative . ### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible and to provide support to citizens and organisers , the commission should provide information and assistance to organisers and , together with the relevant stakeholders , make available an open - source online collaborative platform to provide a dedicated discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens’ initiative . to ensure proximity to citizens , member states should establish one or more contact points in their respective territories to provide citizens with information and assistance regarding the european citizens’ initiative .


### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , and taking into account that the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate , it is appropriate to partially register an initiative in cases where only part or parts of the initiative meet the requirements for registration under this regulation . initiatives should be partially registered where a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties and all the other registration requirements are met . clarity and transparency should be ensured as regards the scope of the partial registration and potential signatories should be informed of the scope of the registration and of the fact that statements of support are collected only in relation to the scope of the registration of the initiative . ### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , and taking into account that the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate , it is appropriate to partially register an initiative in cases where only part or parts of the initiative meet the requirements for registration under this regulation . initiatives should be partially registered where part of the initiative does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a new legal act or the abrogation or amendment of any existing legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties , including with the view to their amendment , and all the other registration requirements are met . clarity and transparency should be ensured as regards the scope of the partial registration and potential signatories should be informed of the scope of the registration and of the fact that statements of support are collected only in relation to the scope of the registration of the initiative .


### this regulation establishes the procedures and conditions required for an initiative inviting the european commission , within the framework of its powers , to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens of the union consider that a legal act of the union is required for the purpose of implementing the treaties . ### this regulation establishes the procedures and conditions required for an initiative inviting the european commission , within the framework of its powers , to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens of the union consider that a new legal act or the abrogation or amendment of any existing legal act of the union is required for the purpose of implementing the treaties , including with the view to their amendment , .


### the commission shall make available an online collaborative platform providing citizens and groups of organisers with a discussion forum and information and advice about the european citizens’ initiative . ### the commission , together with the relevant stakeholders , shall create an open - source online collaborative platform to support the exchange of information and best practices between stakeholders , including groups of organisers , independent experts , ngos and other institutions and bodies of the union .


### in that case , the group of organisers may either amend the initiative to take into account the commission ' s assessment to ensure that the initiative is in conformity with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3 or maintain or withdraw the initial initiative . the group of organisers shall inform the commission of its choice within one month of the receipt of the commission ' s assessment giving the reasons thereof , and shall , as the case may be , transmit amendments to the information referred to in annex ii to replace the initial initiative . ### in that case , the group of organisers may either amend the initiative to take into account the commission ' s assessment to ensure that the initiative is in conformity with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3 or maintain or withdraw the initial initiative . the group of organisers shall inform the commission of its choice within two months of the receipt of the commission ' s assessment giving the reasons thereof , and shall , as the case may be , transmit amendments to the information referred to in annex ii to replace the initial initiative .


### the commission shall be represented in the hearing at an appropriate level . ### the commission and council shall be represented in the hearings at an appropriate level . the presence of at least one member of the college of commissioners shall be assured at the hearings .


### within five months after the publication of the initiative in accordance with article 14 , and after the public hearing referred to in article 14 , the commission shall set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its reasons for taking or not taking action . ### within five months after the publication of the initiative in accordance with article 14 , and after the european parliament resolution referred to in article 14 b , the commission shall set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take and its reasons for taking or not taking action exhaustively and in full detail .


### the group of organisers shall provide , for the publication in the register , and as the case may be on their campaign website , information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative exceeding 500 euros per sponsor . ### the group of organisers shall provide , for the publication in the register , and as the case may be on their campaign website , information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative exceeding 100 euros per sponsor .


### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2 emissions , it is appropriate to monitor and report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the powertrains as well as the relevant bodywork . ### in order to acquire a complete knowledge on the configuration of the heavy - duty vehicle fleet in the union , its development over time and potential impact on co2emissions , it is appropriate to monitor , report data on the registration of all new heavy - duty vehicles and all new trailers , including data on the efficiency of powertrains and engines as well as the most relevant bodywork and components . a close cooperation between member states’ competent authorities and vehicle manufacturers in monitoring and reporting the data is important .


### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . ### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to convergence in and outside the euro area .


### in order to meet the growing demand for support from member states , and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in member states whose currency is not the euro , the financial allocation for the programme should be increased to a sufficient level that allows the union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting member states . ### in order to meet the growing demand for support from member states , the financial allocation for the programme should be increased to a sufficient level that allows the union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting member states by using the flexibility instrument under council regulation no 1311 / 2013 the financial allocation for the programme should be increased to a sufficient level that allows the union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting member states . it is important that resources allocated to the european structural and investment funds should not be redeployed and that member states should not be obliged to transfer their national and regional esif allocations in view of filling the financing gap of the programme .


### the agency shall support member states in relation to the external dimension of the ceas . in this regard , and in agreement with the commission , the agency shall coordinate the exchange of information and other action taken on issues arising from the implementation of instruments and mechanisms relating to the external dimension of the ceas . ### the agency shall support member states in relation to the external dimension of the ceas . in this regard , and in agreement with the commission , the agency shall coordinate the exchange of information and other action taken on issues arising from the implementation of instruments and mechanisms relating to the external dimension of the ceas and with relevant international and non - governmental organisations , researchers and academics .


### reception conditions , including special attention given to unaccompanied children and children with their families , vulnerable groups and victims of torture . ### reception conditions , including special attention and protection given to unaccompanied children and children with their families , vulnerable groups and victims of torture and victims of trafficking in human beings .


### the agency may organise training activities in cooperation with member states or third countries on their territory . ### the agency may organise training activities related to asylum and resettlement in cooperation with member states or third countries on their territory .


### the agency shall be a centre for gathering relevant , reliable , accurate and up - to date information on countries of origin of persons applying for international protection , including child - specific information and targeted information on persons belonging to vulnerable groups . it shall draw up and regularly update reports and other products providing for information on countries of origin at the level of the union including on thematic issues specific to countries of origin . ### the agency shall be a centre for gathering relevant , reliable , accurate and up - to date information on countries of origin of persons applying for international protection , including child - specific information and targeted information on persons belonging to vulnerable groups . it shall draw up and regularly update reports and other products providing for information on countries of origin at the level of the union including on thematic issues specific to countries of origin , including torture and ill - treatment in places of detention .


### the agency shall , at the request of the commission , provide it with information on specific third countries which could be considered for inclusion in the common eu list of safe countries of origin in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx . ### the agency shall , at the request of the commission , provide it with information on specific third countries which could be considered for inclusion in , suspension or deletion from the common eu list of safe countries of origin in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx .


### the agency shall cooperate with international organisations , in particular unhcr , in areas governed by this regulation , within the framework of working arrangements concluded with those bodies , in accordance with the treaty and the provisions on the competence of those bodies . the management board shall decide on the working arrangements which shall be subject to prior approval of the commission . ### the agency shall cooperate with international organisations , in particular unhcr , in areas governed by this regulation , within the framework of working arrangements concluded with those bodies , in accordance with the treaty and the provisions on the competence of those bodies . the management board shall decide on the working arrangements which shall be subject to prior approval of the commission . the agency shall inform the european parliament of any such arrangements .


### article 7 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union protects the fundamental right of everyone to the respect for his or her private and family life , home and communications . respect for the privacy of one ' s communications is an essential dimension of this right . confidentiality of electronic communications ensures that information exchanged between parties and the external elements of such communication , including when the information has been sent , from where , to whom , is not to be revealed to anyone other than to the parties involved in a communication . the principle of confidentiality should apply to current and future means of communication , including calls , internet access , instant messaging applications , e - mail , internet phone calls and personal messaging provided through social media . ### article 7 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union protects the fundamental right of everyone to the respect for his or her private and family life , home and communications . respect for the privacy of one ' s communications is an essential dimension of this right . confidentiality of electronic communications ensures that information exchanged between parties and the external elements of such communication , including when the information has been sent , from where , to whom , is not to be revealed to anyone other than to the parties involved in a communication . the principle of confidentiality should apply to current and future means of communication , including calls , internet access , instant messaging applications , in - platform messages between users of a social network , e - mail , internet phone calls and personal messaging provided through social media .


### the provisions of this regulation particularise and complement the general rules on the protection of personal data laid down in regulation 2016 / 679 as regards electronic communications data that qualify as personal data . this regulation therefore does not lower the level of protection enjoyed by natural persons under regulation 2016 / 679 . processing of electronic communications data by providers of electronic communications services should only be permitted in accordance with this regulation . ### the provisions of this regulation particularise and complement the general rules on the protection of personal data laid down in regulation 2016 / 679 as regards electronic communications data that qualify as personal data . this regulation therefore does not lower the level of protection enjoyed by natural persons under regulation 2016 / 679 . processing of electronic communications data should only be permitted in accordance with and on legal ground specifically provided under this regulation .


### electronic communications data should be treated as confidential . this means that any interference with the transmission of electronic communications data , whether directly by human intervention or through the intermediation of automated processing by machines , without the consent of all the communicating parties should be prohibited . the prohibition of interception of communications data should apply during their conveyance , i . e . until receipt of the content of the electronic communication by the intended addressee . interception of electronic communications data may occur , for example , when someone other than the communicating parties , listens to calls , reads , scans or stores the content of electronic communications , or the associated metadata for purposes other than the exchange of communications . interception also occurs when third parties monitor websites visited , timing of the visits , interaction with others , etc . , without the consent of the end - user concerned . as technology evolves , the technical ways to engage in interception have also increased . such ways may range from the installation of equipment that gathers data from terminal equipment over targeted areas , such as the so - called imsi catchers , to programs and techniques that , for example , surreptitiously monitor browsing habits for the purpose of creating end - user profiles . other examples of interception include capturing payload data or content data from unencrypted wireless networks and routers , including browsing habits without the end - users ' consent . ### electronic communications data should be treated as confidential . this means that any interference with the transmission of electronic communications data , whether directly by human intervention or through the intermediation of automated processing by machines , without the consent of all the communicating parties should be prohibited . the prohibition of interception of communications data should also apply during their conveyance , i . e . until receipt of the content of the electronic communication by the intended addressee , and when stored . interception of electronic communications data may occur , for example , when someone other than the communicating parties , listens to calls , reads , scans or stores the content of electronic communications , or the associated metadata for purposes other than the exchange of communications . interception also occurs when third parties monitor websites visited , timing of the visits , interaction with others , etc . , without the consent of the end - user concerned . as technology evolves , the technical ways to engage in interception have also increased . such ways may range from the installation of equipment that gathers data from terminal equipment over targeted areas , such as the so - called imsi catchers , to programs and techniques that , for example , surreptitiously monitor browsing habits for the purpose of creating end - user profiles . other examples of interception include capturing payload data or content data from unencrypted wireless networks and routers , injecting ads or other content and analysis of customers´ traffic data , including browsing habits without the end - users ' consent .


### activities of competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security ; ### activities of competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , without prejudice to article 11 ;


### the processing of electronic communications data by the union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies is governed by regulation 00 / 0000 [ new regulation replacing regulation 45 / 2001 ] . ### the processing of electronic communications data by the union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies insofar as they are not publicly available and not originating or having as destination publicly available communications services , is governed by regulation 00 / 0000 [ new regulation replacing regulation 45 / 2001 ] .


### this regulation applies to : the provision of electronic communications services to end - users in the union , irrespective of whether a payment of the end - user is required ; the use of such services ; the protection of information related to the terminal equipment of end - users located in the union . ### this regulation applies to the activities referred to in article 2 where the user or end - user is in the union or where the communications services , hardware , software , directories , or direct marketing commercial electronic communications are provided from the territory of the union .


### the representative shall have the power to answer questions and provide information in addition to or instead of the provider it represents , in particular , to supervisory authorities , and end - users , on all issues related to processing electronic communications data for the purposes of ensuring compliance with this regulation . ### the representative shall have the power to answer questions and provide information in addition to or instead of the provider it represents , in particular , to supervisory authorities , and end - users , on all issues related to the activities referred to in article 2 for the purposes of ensuring compliance with this regulation .


### the designation of a representative pursuant to paragraph 2 shall be without prejudice to legal actions , which could be initiated against a natural or legal person who processes electronic communications data in connection with the provision of electronic communications services from outside the union to end - users in the union . ### the designation of a representative pursuant to paragraph 2 shall be without prejudice to legal actions , which could be initiated against a natural or legal person who undertakes the activities referred to in article 2 from outside the union .


### protection of electronic communications of natural and legal persons and of information stored in their terminal equipment ### protection of electronic communications of natural and legal persons and of information processed by and related to their terminal equipment


### it is necessary to achieve the transmission of the communication , for the duration necessary for that purpose ; or ### it is strictly necessary to achieve the transmission of the communication , for the duration necessary for that purpose ; or


### it is necessary to maintain or restore the security of electronic communications networks and services , or detect technical faults and / or errors in the transmission of electronic communications , for the duration necessary for that purpose . ### it is strictly necessary to maintain or restore the availability , integrity and confidentiality of the respective electronic communications network or service , or to detect technical faults and / or errors in the transmission of electronic communications , for the duration necessary for that purpose ; or


### the end - user concerned has given his or her consent to the processing of his or her communications metadata for one or more specified purposes , including for the provision of specific services to such end - users , provided that the purpose or purposes concerned could not be fulfilled by processing information that is made anonymous . ### after receiving all relevant information about the intended processing in clear and easily understandable language , provided separately from the terms and conditions of the provider , the user or users concerned have given their specific consent to the processing of their communications metadata for one or more specified purposes , including for the provision of specific services to such end - users , provided that the purpose or purposes concerned could not be fulfilled without the processing of such metadata .


### for the sole purpose of the provision of a specific service to an end - user , if the end - user or end - users concerned have given their consent to the processing of his or her electronic communications content and the provision of that service cannot be fulfilled without the processing of such content ; or ### the user concerned has given his or her consent to the processing of his or her electronic communications content for the sole purpose of the provision of a specific service explicitly requested by the end - user , for the duration necessary for that purpose , provided that the provision of that specific service cannot be fulfilled without the processing of such content by the provider , and the consent has not been a condition to access or use a service ; or


### it is necessary for providing an information society service requested by the end - user ; or ### it is strictly necessary for providing an information society service requested by the end - user , for the duration necessary for that provision of the service , provided that the provision of that specific service cannot be fulfilled without the processing of such content by the provider ; or