### in order to ensure that this regulation is fully operational and to adapt it to technical and scientific development , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the contents of documents to be submitted , reports , and summary reports of clinical assessments , the contents of documents for requests , and reports of joint scientific consultations , and the rules for selecting stakeholders . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . 14 in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council should receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically should be granted access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 14 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . ### in order to ensure that this regulation is fully operational and to adapt it to technical and scientific development , the coordination group will decide on the contents of documents and data to be submitted , reports , and summary reports of clinical assessments , the contents of documents for requests , and reports of joint scientific consultations , and the rules for selecting stakeholders .


### the coordination group shall act by consensus , or , where necessary , vote by simple majority . there shall be one vote per member state . ### the coordination group shall act by consensus , or , where no consensus is reached , vote by a two - thirds majority . the documentation shall be transparent , and votes documented . dissensions and minority opinions should be motivated and included in the assessment . there shall be one vote per member state


### meetings of the coordination group shall be co - chaired by the commission and a co - chair elected from the members of the group for a set term to be determined in its rules of procedure . ### meetings of the coordination group shall be co - chaired by the commission without the right to vote and a co - chair elected from the members of the group for a set term to be determined in its rules of procedure .


### consult the commission on the draft annual work programme and take into account its opinion . ### consult the commission on the draft annual work programme .


### the coordination group shall select the medical devices referred to in paragraph 1 points and for joint clinical assessment based on the following criteria : ### the coordination group shall select the medical devices referred to in paragraph 1 points , and for joint clinical assessment based on the following criteria :


### the designated sub - group shall request relevant health technology developers to submit documentation containing the information , data and evidence necessary for the joint clinical assessment . ### the designated sub - group shall request relevant health technology developers to submit comprehensive documentation containing the information , all available data and evidence , including both negative and positive results as well as studies in which the technology has been use , necessary for the joint clinical assessment .


### the designated sub - group shall ensure that stakeholders , including patients and clinical experts are given an opportunity to provide comments during the preparation of the draft joint scientific consultation report and set a time - frame in which they may submit comments . ### the designated sub - group shall ensure that stakeholders , including patients , consumers and clinical experts are given an opportunity to provide comments during the preparation of the draft joint scientific consultation report and set a time - frame in which they may submit comments .


### the coordination group shall approve the final joint clinical assessment report and summary report , wherever possible by consensus or , where necessary , by a simple majority of member states . ### the coordination group shall approve the final joint clinical assessment report and summary report , wherever possible by consensus or , where necessary , by a two - thirds of member states . diverging views need to be outlined in the report .


### member states shall notify the commission of the outcome of a health technology assessment on a health technology which has been subject to a joint clinical assessment within 30 days from its completion . that notification shall be accompanied by information on how the conclusions of the joint clinical assessment report have been applied in the overall health technology assessment . the commission shall facilitate the exchange of this information between member states through the it platform referred to in article 27 . ### member states shall notify the commission of the outcome of a health technology assessment on a health technology which has been subject to a joint clinical assessment within 30 days from its completion . that notification shall be accompanied by information on how the conclusions of the joint clinical assessment report have been applied in the overall health technology assessment . the final report must be made publicly available . the commission shall facilitate the exchange of this information between member states through the it platform referred to in article 27 .


### the coordination group shall approve the final joint scientific consultation report , wherever possible by consensus or , where necessary , by a simple majority of member states , at the latest 100 days following the start of the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 4 . ### the coordination group shall approve the final joint scientific consultation report , wherever possible by consensus or , where necessary , by a two - thirds majority of member states , at the latest 100 days following the start of the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 4 .


### the rules for determining the stakeholders to be consulted for the purpose of this section . ### the rules for determining the stakeholders to be consulted for the purpose of this section . declarations on conflicts of interest must be publicly available for all stakeholder and experts with conflict of interests shall not participate in the process .


### the consultation of patients , clinical experts , and other stakeholders in clinical assessments . ### the consultation of patients , consumers , clinical experts , and other stakeholders in clinical assessments . the declarations of conflicts of interest of consulted shareholders must be publicly available .


### regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council41 establishes the rules of the cfp in line with the international obligations of the union . the objectives of the cfp are , inter alia , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . _________________ 41 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec . ### regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council41 establishes the rules of the cfp in line with the international obligations of the union . the objectives of the cfp are , inter alia , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to restore and maintain populations of harvested species to levels above those which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . _________________ 41 regulation no 1380 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on the common fisheries policy , amending council regulations no 1954 / 2003 and no 1224 / 2009 and repealing council regulations no 2371 / 2002 and no 639 / 2004 and council decision 2004 / 585 / ec .


### pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , multiannual plans are to be based on scientific , technical and economic advice and contain objectives , quantifiable targets with clear timeframes , conservation reference points and safeguards . ### pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , multiannual plans are to be based on the best available scientific , technical and economic advice and contain objectives , quantifiable targets with clear timeframes , conservation reference points and safeguards .


### the objective of the multiannual plan should be to contribute to achieving the objectives of the cfp , and especially reaching and maintaining msy for the stocks concerned , achieving a sustainable fisheries sector and providing an effective management framework . ### the objective of the multiannual plan should be to contribute to achieving the objectives of the cfp , and especially maintaining the fish stocks concerned above levels capable of producing msy , achieving a sustainable and profitable fisheries sector and providing an effective management framework .


### for stocks for which they are available and for the purpose of the application of safeguard measures , it is necessary to establish conservation reference points expressed as msy btrigger and blim for anchovy and sardine stocks . should the stocks fall below msy btrigger , fishing mortality should be reduced below fmsy . ### for stocks for which they are available and for the purpose of the application of safeguard measures , it is necessary to establish conservation reference points expressed as blim , msy b - escapement and f - cap for anchovy and sardine stocks .


### recognising that in the adriatic sea vessels targeting small pelagics tend to carry out short fishing trips , the use of prior notification as required under article 17 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 should be adapted so that the prior notifications are submitted at least one and a half hour before the estimated time of arrival at port . however , considering the limited effect of fishing trips involving very small quantities of fish on the stocks concerned , it is appropriate to establish a threshold for such prior notifications , when these vessels retain on board at least 1 tonne of anchovy or of sardine . ### recognising that in the adriatic sea vessels targeting small pelagics tend to carry out short fishing trips , the use of prior notification as required under article 17 of regulation no 1224 / 2009 should be adapted so that the prior notifications are submitted at least one and a half hour before the estimated time of arrival at port . however , considering the limited effect of fishing trips involving very small quantities of fish on the stocks concerned , it is appropriate to establish a threshold for such prior notifications , when these vessels retain on board at least either 1 tonne of anchovy or 1 tonne of sardine .


### in order to adapt to the technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of supplementing this regulation as regards remedial measures for the conservation of mackerel and horse mackerel , implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to adapt to the technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of supplementing this regulation as regards remedial measures for the conservation of mackerel and horse mackerel , implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . the commission should be able to adopt delegated acts in situations where member states do not do so but scientific advice demonstrates that they are necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the plan .


### the target fishing mortality shall be achieved as soon as possible and on a progressive , incremental basis , by 2020 for the stocks concerned , and it shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges set out in annex i and in line with the objectives laid down in article 3 . ### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , when the council fixes fishing opportunities for each stock , beginning for the 2021 fishing year , it shall establish those opportunities to correspond to the estimated stock biomass in excess of msy b - escapement , but constrained to allow a fishing mortality that is not higher than f - cap . the proportion of removable stock biomass in excess of msy b - escapement shall be established annually by stecf , so that the allowable catch results in less than a 5% probability of the spawning stock biomass falling below blim .


### when scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of either of the stocks concerned is below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point as set out in annex ii , column b to this regulation , further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure the rapid return of the stock concerned to levels above the level capable of producing msy . in particular , those remedial measures may include , by way of derogation from article 4 , paragraphs 2 and 4 , suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities . ### when scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of either of the stocks concerned is below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point , further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure the rapid return of the stock concerned to levels above the level capable of producing msy b - escapement . in particular , those remedial measures may include , by way of derogation from article 4 , reduction of the fishing opportunities sufficient to restore the stock to msy b - escapement for the following year or , if necessary , suspending the targeted fishery for the stock concerned .


### this decision should not create obligations as regards agreements between undertakings . however , member states should be free to communicate to the commission , on a voluntary basis , such agreements that are referred to explicitly in intergovernmental agreements or non - binding instruments . ### this decision should not create obligations as regards agreements solely between undertakings . however , member states should be free to communicate to the commission , on a voluntary basis , such agreements that are referred to explicitly in intergovernmental agreements or non - binding instruments .


### ' intergovernmental agreement ' means any legally binding agreement between one or more member states and one or more third countries having an impact on the operation or the functioning of the internal energy market or on the security of energy supply in the union ; however , where such a legally binding agreement also covers other issues , only those provisions that relate to energy , including general provisions applicable to those energy - related provisions , are deemed to constitute an ' intergovernmental agreement ' ; ### ' intergovernmental agreement ' means any legally binding agreement between one or more member states and one or more third countries or regional organisations , and between one or more member states and one or more companies in which a participating third - country is a major stakeholder or holds a decision - making power , having an impact on the operation or the functioning of the internal energy market or on the security of energy supply in the union ; however , where such a legally binding agreement also covers other issues , only those provisions that relate to energy , including general provisions applicable to those energy - related provisions , are deemed to constitute an ' intergovernmental agreement ' ;


### ‘ non - binding instrument’ means a legally non - binding arrangement between one or more member states and one or more third countries , such as a memorandum of understanding , joint declaration , ministerial joint declaration , joint action or joint code of conduct , which contains interpretation of union law , sets the conditions for energy supply or the development of energy infrastructures ; ### ‘ non - binding instrument’ means a legally non - binding arrangement between one or more member states and one or more third countries or regional organisations , and between one or more member states and one or more companies in which a participating third - country is a major stakeholder or holds a decision - making power , such as a memorandum of understanding , joint declaration , ministerial joint declaration , joint action or joint code of conduct , which contains interpretation of union law , sets the conditions for energy supply or the development of energy infrastructures ;


### when signing , ratifying or agreeing to an intergovernmental agreement or amendment , the member state concerned shall take utmost account of the commission’s opinion referred to in paragraph 2 . ### before signing , ratifying or agreeing to an intergovernmental agreement or amendment , the member state concerned shall demonstrate how objections expressed in the commission’s opinion referred to in paragraph 2 have been addressed in order to ensure compliance with union law and the energy union objectives .


### in order to ensure that additional geographical indications protected and registered in the union are registered in the international register , it is appropriate to authorise the commission , at a later stage , to file applications for the international registration of such additional geographical indications , on its own initiative or at the request of a member state or of an interested group of producers or , in exceptional cases , at the request of a single producer . ### in order to ensure that additional geographical indications protected and registered in the union are registered in the international register , it is appropriate to authorise the commission , at a later stage , to file applications for the international registration of such additional geographical indications , on its own initiative or at the request of a member state , of relevant trade associations or of an interested group of producers or , in exceptional cases , at the request of a single producer . such consultation of relevant stakeholders should be conducted by the commission on a regular basis .


### in order to defray any shortfall in relation to the operating budget of the special union , the union should be able to provide for a special contribution within the means available for this purpose in the annual budget of the union . ### in order to defray any shortfall in relation to the operating budget of the special union , the union should be able to provide for a special contribution within the means available for this purpose in the annual budget of the union , given the economic and cultural value of geographical indications protection .


### upon the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission shall file with the international bureau of the world intellectual property organization applications for the international registration of geographical indications protected and registered under union law and pertaining to products originating in the union pursuant to article 5 and of the geneva act . ### upon the accession of the union to the geneva act , the commission shall file with the international bureau of the world intellectual property organization applications for the international registration of geographical indications protected and registered under union law and pertaining to products originating in the union pursuant to article 5 and of the geneva act . all geographical indications protected and registered under the law of a member state shall be filed .


### where , based on the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 , the commission considers that the conditions laid down in that paragraph are not fulfilled , it shall take a decision to refuse protection of the geographical indication by means of an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 13 . in respect of geographical indications covering products not falling within the competence of the committees provided in article 13 the decision will be adopted by the commission without application of the examination procedure referred to in article 13 . ### where , based on the assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 1 , the commission considers that the conditions laid down in that paragraph are not fulfilled , it shall take a decision to refuse protection of the geographical indication by means of an implementing act adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 13 .


### in accordance with article 15 of the geneva act , the commission shall notify the international bureau of the refusal of the effects of the international registration concerned in the territory of the union , within one year from the receipt of the notification of international registration in accordance with article 6 of the geneva act . ### in accordance with article 15 of the geneva act , the commission shall notify the international bureau of the withdrawal or of the refusal of the effects of the international registration concerned in the territory of the union .


### the european agency for safety and health at work was established by council regulation no 2062 / 943 to contribute to improvement of the working environment , as regards the protection of the safety and health of workers , through action designed to increase and disseminate knowledge likely to assist this improvement . _________________ 3 council regulation no 2062 / 94 of 18 july 1994 establishing a european agency for safety and health at work . ### the european agency for safety and health at work was established by council regulation no 2062 / 943 to contribute to improvement of the working environment , as regards the protection of the safety and health of workers , through action designed to increase and disseminate knowledge and research - based policy proposals likely to assist this improvement . _________________ 3 council regulation no 2062 / 94 of 18 july 1994 establishing a european agency for safety and health at work .


### the objective of the agency shall be to provide the european union institutions and bodies , the member states , the social partners and those involved in the field of safety and health at work with the technical , scientific , legal and economic information and qualified expertise of use in that field . ### in order to improve the working environment , as regards the protection of the safety and health of workers , the objective of the agency shall be to provide the european union institutions and bodies , the member states , the social partners and those involved in the field of safety and health at work with the technical , scientific , legal and economic information and qualified expertise of use in that field .


### members of the management board and their alternates shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of health and safety at work , taking into account relevant managerial , administrative and budgetary skills . all parties represented in the management board shall make efforts to ensure a balanced representation of men and women and to limit turnover of their representatives , in order to guarantee continuity of the board ' s work . ### members of the management board and their alternates shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of health and safety at work , taking into account relevant managerial , administrative and budgetary skills . all parties represented in the management board shall make efforts to ensure a balanced representation of men and women and to limit turnover of their representatives , in order to guarantee continuity of the board ' s work . if the gender balance is highly disproportionate , i . e . less than 30% of one gender are represented on the management board , all appointing parties are required to suggest different representatives .


### the term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years . it shall be extendable . upon the expiry of their term of office or in the event of their resignation , members shall remain in office until their appointments are renewed or until they are replaced . ### the term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years . that term shall be renewable once . upon the expiry of their term of office or in the event of their resignation , members shall remain in office until their appointments are renewed or until they are replaced .


### the resource programming shall be updated annually . the strategic programming shall be updated where appropriate , and in particular to address the outcome of the evaluation referred to in article 28 . ### the resource programming shall be updated annually . the strategic programming shall be updated where appropriate , and in particular to address the outcome of the evaluation referred to in article 28 . where new tasks are conferred upon the agency by eu institutions or european legislation , this shall be taken into account in the resource and financial programming .


### the executive director shall manage the agency . the executive director shall be accountable to the management board . ### the executive director shall manage the agency . the executive director shall be accountable to the management board . the executive director shall exercise , with respect to the staff of the agency , the powers conferred by the staff regulations on the appointing authority and by the conditions of employment of other servants on the authority empowered to conclude a contract of employment .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to growing challenges such as rising regional and social disparities and climate change and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , rural , local and farm levels , it is necessary to improve the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance with funding also geared towards productivity and quality , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap including rural development and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet common objectives and achieve common eu , national and regional targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . in order to ensure that a renationalisation of the cap is avoided , a set of strong european union provisions should be included which are designed to prevent the distortion of competition and ensure non - discriminatory treatment for all throughout the territory of the european union .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to growing challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , rural , local and farm levels , it is necessary to improve the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set common policy parameters to respond to the identified challenges , such as objectives of the cap including rural development , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve common eu and national targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise contribution to union objectives .


### the use of common definitions entirely set at union level has caused certain difficulties for member states to cater their own specificities at national , regional , and local level . member states should therefore be given the flexibility to specify certain definitions in their cap strategic plan . in order to ensure a common level playing field , a certain framework has , however , to be set at union level constituting the necessary essential elements to be included in those definitions . ### the use of common definitions entirely set at union level has caused certain difficulties for member states to cater their own specificities at national , regional , and local level . member states should therefore be given the flexibility to specify certain definitions in their cap strategic plan . in order to ensure a common economic , ecological and social level playing field , a certain framework has , however , to be set at union level constituting the necessary essential elements to be included in those definitions .


### in order to ensure that the union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the wto agreement on agriculture , and in particular that the basic income support for sustainability and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘ green box’ support which has no , or at most minimal , trade - distorting effects or effects on production , the framework definition for ‘ agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of the agricultural area . in light of adjusting to local conditions , member states should lay down the actual definition of agricultural activity in their cap strategic plans . ### in order to ensure that the union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the wto agreement on agriculture , and in particular that the basic income support for sustainability and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘ green box’ support which has no , or at most minimal , trade - distorting effects or effects on production , the framework definition for ‘ agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of agro - ecological production systems and the social fabric in the agricultural area . in light of adjusting to local conditions , member states should lay down definitions of agricultural activity in line with eu obligations like the sustainable development goals , climate and biodiversity goals in their cap strategic plans .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to pursue the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . due attention should be paid to the effects of eu agriculture policy on third countries in view of promoting sustainable development both within and outside the union . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied and pursued by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities , with a focus on depopulated areas , and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , wild and agro - biodiversity , water protection , public health , employment , renewable energy , animal welfare and environment .


### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### bolstering environmental care and preservation of biodiversity and genetic diversity in the agricultural system and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture , forestry and rural development . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle and avoid further environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems and disadvantages such as lack of access to markets and decreasing return of investment to rural regions , lack of attractive employment , education and training opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , agro - ecological food systems , decentralized infrastructure for processing and marketing of farm products , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , the complementary role of financial instruments should be enhanced for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . ### bolstering environmental care , preservation of biodiversity and genetic diversity in the agricultural system as well as climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture , forestry and rural development . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect high ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to avoid further environmental degradation and climate change caused by unsustainable farming systems should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems and disadvantages such as lack of access to markets and decreasing return of added value to rural regions , lack of attractive employment opportunities , education , training and extension services responding to the challenges mentioned above , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of resilient villages and enterprises across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , agro - ecological food systems , decentralized infrastructure for processing and marketing of farm products , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer inclusive economical development and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and rural enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas , including also legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of the leader and community - led local development strategies .


### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition and should be speeded up to meet with respect these objectives and by making farming a strong pylon in the battle against climate change . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation , including in third countries for the growing population there , and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### for interventions for rural development , principles are defined at union level , particularly with regard to the basic requirements for the member states to apply selection criteria . however , member states should have ample discretion to define specific conditions according to their needs . types of interventions for rural development include payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments that member states should support throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . member states should grant payments to farmers and other land managers who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to the protection and improvement of the environment including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services including voluntary commitments in natura 2000 and support for genetic diversity . support under payments for management commitments may also be granted in the form of locally - led , integrated or cooperative approaches and result - based interventions . ### for interventions for rural development , principles are defined at union level , particularly with regard to the basic requirements for the member states to apply selection criteria . however , member states should have ample discretion to define specific conditions according to their needs . types of interventions for rural development include payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments that member states should support throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs , taking into account regions which have been legally formalised and are currently in force . member states should grant payments to farmers and other land managers who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to the protection and improvement of the environment , including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services , including voluntary commitments in natura 2000 and support for genetic diversity . support under payments for management commitments may also be granted in the form of locally led , integrated or cooperative approaches and result - based interventions .


### in order to facilitate the management of eafrd funds , a single contribution rate for support from the eafrd should be set in relation to public expenditure in the member states . in order to take account of their particular importance or nature , specific contribution rates should be set in relation to certain types of operations . in order to mitigate the specific constraints resulting from the level of development , the remoteness and insularity , an appropriate eafrd contribution rate should be set for less developed regions , the outermost regions referred to in article 349 tfeu and the smaller aegean islands . ### it is necessary to establish the maximum contribution rates for support from the eafrd in relation to public expenditure in the member states . those rates should reflect the level of economic development of regions in terms of gdp per capita in relation to the eu - 27 average .


### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a number of exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles . ### eafrd should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment . hence it is necessary to provide in this regulation a double rule that all infrastructure investments on agricultural holdings must simultaneously demonstrate positive effects on the environment , climate and biodiversity , on the one hand , and on the business situation of the agricultural holding , on the other . in addition , a number of more specific exclusion rules , as well as the possibility to further develop both types of these guarantees in delegated acts . notably , the eafrd should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement , or the preservation , of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles .


### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate co - ordination among the regions in addressing nation - wide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions . ### considering that flexibility should be accorded to member states as regards the choice of delegating part of the implementation of the cap strategic plan at regional level , on the basis of a national framework , in order to facilitate coordination among the regions in addressing nationwide challenges , it is appropriate that the cap strategic plans provide a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions , whereas regions in the member states should be determined on the basis of the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council , as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 .


### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation . ### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies , such as water policy . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives , such as water quality and quantity , should include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation .


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


### ' permanent grassland and permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally or through cultivation . it may include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed ; ### ' permanent pasture ' shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more , including grasses or other herbaceous forage . the definition shall be broad enough to cover silvopastoral and agroforestry systems and so include other species such as shrubs and / or trees which may be grazed or produce animal feed . the definition shall ensure coherence with achieving the objectives , and referred to in article 6 ;


### support from the eagf and eafrd shall aim to further improve the sustainable development of farming , food and rural areas and shall contribute to achieving the following general objectives : ### support from the eagf and eafrd shall further improve the sustainable development of farming , food and rural areas , both inside and outside the eu , and shall achieve the following general objectives :


### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and deliver up to date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems . ### the farm advisory services shall cover economic , environmental and social dimensions and facilitate acquisition of skills and knowledge needed for sustainable and low input , high autonomy production , including by farmer - to - farmer learning and exchange , delivering information about the most relevant , cost effective and appropriate techniques according to up to date technological , agronomic and scientific information , using where necessary and effective , links with centres of research and innovation . they shall be integrated within the interrelated services of farm advisors , researchers , farmer organisations and other relevant stakeholders that form the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems .


### schemes for the climate and the environment ### schemes for the climate , biodiversity and the environment


### schemes for the climate and the environment ### schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare


### member states shall set an area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold . ### member states shall set an area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold . . this threshold shall provide specific values for urban farming .


### farmers who have newly set up a holding for the first time , as head of the holding and with appropriate training or acquired necessary skills as defined by the member states for young farmers . ### farmers who have newly set up a holding for the first time , as head of the holding and with appropriate necessary skills defined by the member states .


### the following objectives shall be pursued in the fruit and vegetables sector : ### notwithstanding , in respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , the following objectives shall be pursued in the fruit and vegetables sector :


### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing and without inhibiting the diversity of products ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### research and development of sustainable production methods , including system approaches to managing pests , alternatives to pesticide use , integrated pest management , maintenance and recovery of biodiversity , agroecosystem resilience to climate change and pests , innovative practices boosting economic inclusiveness and bolstering market developments including income diversification ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices and production techniques boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### research and development of sustainable production methods , including through system based organic plant and animal breeding , focused on enhancement of genetic diversity , pest and climate resilience , structural and non - crop biological diversity to prevent monocultural landscapes , soil care including vegetative cover and pesticide free weed control , innovative practices and production techniques boosting long term economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques , sustainable use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation ; ### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning agroecology , sustainable pest control techniques , alternatives to pesticides , requirements of the sustainable use of pesticides directive especially the eight principles of integrated pest management , reducing agrochemical dependency , and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation


### harvest and production insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures . ### harvest and production insurance that contributes to safeguarding producers ' incomes where there are losses as a consequence of unavoidable natural disasters , adverse climatic events , diseases or pest infestations and at the same time ensuring that all beneficiaries take necessary risk prevention measures ; no insurance shall be given unless producers actively undertake measures to minimise their risks ;


### member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the wine sector : ### notwithstanding respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the wine sector :


### member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the wine sector : ### member states shall pursue the following objective and one or more of the following objectives to in the wine sector :


### improve performance of union wine enterprises and their adaptation to market demands , as well as increase their competitiveness as regards the production and marketing of grapevine products , including energy savings , global energy efficiency and sustainable processes ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , to , and of article 6 ; ### improve performance of union wine enterprises and their adaptation to european market demands , as well as increase their long - term competitiveness as regards the production and marketing of grapevine products , including energy savings , global energy efficiency and sustainable processes ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , to , and of article 6 ;


### reduction of environmental impact of and contribution to climate action through olive cultivation ; that objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### reduction of environmental impact of and contribution to climate action through olive cultivation , including by enhancing the genetic diversity among olive trees , preventing monocultural landscapes , enhancing soil care including vegetative cover and pesticide free weed control ; that objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### the member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the other sectors referred to in point of article 39 : ### notwithstanding respect of articles 5 and 6 on overall objectives , the member states shall pursue the following objectives and and may pursue one or more of the other following objectives in the other sectors referred to in point of article 39 :


### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ; ### planning of production , adjusting production to demand , particularly in terms of quality , diversity and quantity , optimisation of production costs and returns on investments and stabilising producer prices ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ;


### concentration of supply and placing on the market of the products concerned ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and placing on the market of the products concerned , without inhibiting the diversity of products and operators ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### ecological packaging ; ### reduction of waste through less packaging and ecological packaging ;


### reducing risks and impacts of pesticide use ; ### significant reduction of pesticide use and dependency


### replanting of orchards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ; ### replanting of orchards where that is necessary following mandatory grubbing up for health or phytosanitary reasons on the instruction of the member state competent authority or to adapt to climate change ; topsoil must not be removed in the grubbing up process ;


### member states may promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way . ### member states shall promote and support collective schemes and result - based payments schemes to encourage farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way .


### member states may grant payments for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall grant payments from&#160 ; the eagf&#160 ; for natural or other area - specific constraints under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk mitigation and management tools , which help genuine farmers avoid , reduce and manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are not foreseen and outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### the eafrd shall finance the types of interventions referred to in chapter iv of title iii . ### the eafrd shall finance the types of interventions referred to in chapter iv of title iii , except article 70 .


### for each member state the minimum amount set out in annex x shall be reserved for contributing to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development ' set out in point of article 6 . on the basis of the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed , the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions : ### for each member state the minimum amount set out in annex x shall be reserved for contributing to the specific objective ' attract young and new farmers and facilitate business development ' set out in point of article 6 . on the basis of the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed , the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions :


### for each member state the minimum amount set out in annex x shall be reserved for contributing to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development ' set out in point of article 6 . on the basis of the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed , the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions : ### for each member state the minimum amount set out in annex x shall be reserved for contributing to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate business development ' set out in point of article 6 . on the basis of the gender impact assessment , the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths , weaknesses , opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed , the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions :


### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii . ### the financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii .


### where elements of the cap strategic plan are established at regional level , the member state shall ensure the coherence and the consistency with the elements of the cap strategic plan established at national level . ### the commission shall encourage member states to establish elements of the cap strategic plan at regional level . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level shall be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council , as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 . latest classifications and data shall be used to ensure adequate support , in particular for addressing lagging behind regions . member states shall also ensure the coherence and the consistency of regional elements of the cap strategic plan with the elements of the cap strategic plan established at national level .


### in relation to the specific objective ' attract young farmers and facilitate their business development ' set out in point of article 6 , an overview of the cap strategic plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in articles 22 , 27 , 69 and 71 shall be presented . member states shall in particular refer to article 86 when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in articles 27 and 69 . the overview shall also explain the interplay with national instruments with a view of improving the consistency between union and national actions in this area ; ### in relation to the specific objective ' attract young and new farmers and facilitate their business development ' set out in point of article 6 , an overview of the cap strategic plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in articles 22 , 27 , 69 and 71 shall be presented . member states shall in particular refer to article 86 when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in articles 27 and 69 . the overview shall also explain the interplay with national instruments with a view of improving the consistency between union and national actions in this area ;


### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the cross - cutting general objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation and encouraging their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through : ### an overview of how the cap strategic plan will contribute to the objective related to fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation as far as it is conducive to achieving the sdgs and goals of the paris climate agreement and encouraging their uptake set out in the second subparagraph of article 5 , notably through :


### a description of the strategy for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions . ### a description of the strategy for the development of appropriate digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas , with due attention to sustainability , scale , necessity and farmer autonomy , for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions without engendering new input or financial dependencies among farmers .


### the aim of the eip shall be to stimulate innovation and improve the exchange of knowledge . ### the aim of the eip shall be to spread sustainable innovative practices and improve the exchange of knowledge , including between the research and farming sectors and peer - to - peer acquisition of skills , techniques and approaches , in order to achieve sustainable systems .


### inform the scientific community about the research needs of farming practice . ### inform the scientific community about the research needs of farmers .


### developing innovative solutions focusing on farmers ' or foresters ' needs while also tackling the interactions across the supply chain where useful ; ### developing innovative solutions focusing on farmers ' , foresters ' or consumers ' needs while also tackling the interactions across the supply chain where useful ;


### the envisaged innovation may be based on new but also on traditional practices in a new geographical or environmental context . ### the envisaged innovation may be agroecological , based on new but also on traditional practices in a new geographical or environmental context .


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


### member states shall carry out ex - ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall carry out gender responsive ex - ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of their cap strategic plans .


### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . __________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programs of the european communities . ### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network , eige and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . __________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programs of the european communities .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### corinna the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 , 119a and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 , 119a and 141 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 29 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 , 119a and 141 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 9 and 10 tfeu , including principles of non - discrimination , subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development , un sustainable development goals and the union ' s commitment to the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change , promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle .


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


### when drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , member states should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the beneficiaries . member states should strive towards the reintegration into sustainable employment of the largest possible number of beneficiaries participating in these measures as soon as possible within the six - month period before the final report on the implementation of the financial contribution is due . ### when drawing up the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , member states should favour measures that will significantly contribute to the employability of the beneficiaries . member states should strive towards the reintegration into quality and sustainable employment of all beneficiaries participating in these measures as soon as possible within the six - month period before the final report on the implementation of the financial contribution is due . the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall take into account the underlying reasons for the redundancies and anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be fully compatible with the shift towards a climate - friendly and resource - efficient economy .


### in the interest of beneficiaries and bodies responsible for implementation of the measures , the applicant member state should keep all actors involved in the application process informed of the progress of the application . ### in the interest of beneficiaries and bodies responsible for implementation of the measures , the applicant member state should keep all actors involved in the application process informed of the progress of the application and keep them engaged during the implementation process .


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon , climate - friendly and resource - efficient economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . actions benefiting from financial contributions by the fund shall aim to ensure that all workers participating in these actions find quality and sustainable employment within 6 months from the date of application . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups .


### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers’ recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , training or subsistence allowances , including allowances for carers . ### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , mobility allowances , training allowances , allowances for carers , or , exceptionally , employers’ recruitment incentives .


### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market . ### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall take into account the underlying reasons for the redundancies , and anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a climate - friendly , resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market .


### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market . ### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a climate - friendly , circular , resource - efficient and sustainable economy , phasing - out coal regions , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market .


### the confirmation that , where the dismissing enterprise has continued its activities after the lay - offs , it has complied with its legal obligations governing the redundancies ; ### the confirmation that the dismissing enterprise has complied with its legal obligations governing the redundancies and a list of such obligations ;


### support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the member states at national , regional and local level including those co - financed by union funds , in line with the recommendations set out in the eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring . ### support for targeted beneficiaries shall complement measures of the member states at national , regional , local and , where appropriate , cross - border level including those co - financed by union funds and programmes , in line with the recommendations set out in the eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring .


### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the commission and the applicant member state shall ensure the coordination of the assistance from union funds . ### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the commission and the applicant member state shall ensure the coordination of the assistance from union funds . the applicant member states shall ensure that esf programmes and funding are available to ensure the continuity of the egf measures where necessary .


### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the commission and the applicant member state shall ensure the coordination of the assistance from union funds . ### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the commission and the applicant member state shall ensure the coordination of the assistance from union funds and programmes .


### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure . ### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications and on eligible actions , regularly updated list of contacts in the member states as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure .


### technical measures should contribute to achieving the cfp objectives to fish at maximum sustainable yield levels , reduce unwanted catches and eliminate discards and to contribute to the achievement of good environmental status as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council18 . _________________ 18 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . ### technical measures should contribute to achieving the cfp objectives so as to restore and maintain harvested species to levels above those which can produce maximum sustainable yield levels , avoid and reduce unwanted catches and eliminate discards and to contribute to the achievement of good environmental status as set out in directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council18 , taking into account the best scientific advice . _________________ 18 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy .


### technical measures should specifically provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of fish through the use of selective fishing gears and avoidance measures . technical measures should also minimise and eliminate where possible , the impacts of fishing gears on the marine ecosystem and in particular on sensitive species and habitats . they should also contribute to having in place management measures for the purposes of complying with obligations under council directive 92 / 43 / eec19 , directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 and directive 2008 / 56 / ec . _________________ 19 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora oj l 206 , 22 . 7 . 1992 , p . 7 . 20 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds oj l 20 , 26 . 1 . 2010 , p . . ### technical measures should specifically ensure protection of juveniles and spawning aggregations of fish through the use of selective fishing gears and avoidance measures . technical measures should also minimise and eliminate where possible , the impacts of fishing gears on the marine ecosystem and in particular on sensitive species and habitats . they should also contribute to having in place management measures for the purposes of complying with obligations under council directive 92 / 43 / eec19 , directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 and directive 2008 / 56 / ec . _________________ 19 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora oj l 206 , 22 . 7 . 1992 , p . 7 . 20 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds oj l 20 , 26 . 1 . 2010 , p . .


### where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply . those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures , taking account of stecf advice and the opinions of stakeholders . they should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets , minimum conservation reference sizes , closed or restricted areas , nature conservation measures to mitigate against bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation . ### where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply . those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures , taking account of stecf advice and the opinions of stakeholders . they should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets , minimum conservation reference sizes , closed or restricted areas , nature conservation measures to minimize and , where possible , eliminate bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation .