### within two years of the adoption of this regulation and on the basis of the scientific advice , the member states concerned shall establish other closure areas where there is evidence of a high concentration of juvenile fish and of spawning grounds of demersal stocks , in particular for the stocks concerned . ### within two years of the adoption of this regulation and on the basis of the scientific advice , the member states concerned shall establish other closure areas where there is evidence of a high heavy concentrations of juvenile fish , fish below minimum conservation reference size and of spawning grounds of demersal stocks , in particular for the stocks


### in addition to what is provided for by article 13 of council regulation no 1967 / 2006 , the use of trawls in the western mediterranean sea shall be prohibited within the 100 m isobath from 1 may to 31 july each year . ### in addition to what is provided for by article 13 of council regulation no 1967 / 2006 , the use of trawls in the western mediterranean sea shall be prohibited within at least the 100 m isobaths from 1 may to 31 july each year .


### five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation and every five years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 . ### two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation and every two years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 .


### in those specific and limited circumstances , and in order to create a level playing field between union - based manufacturers and third country manufacturers , it is appropriate to restrict the protection conferred by a supplementary protection certificate so as to allow making for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries and any related acts strictly necessary for making or for the actual export itself . ### in those specific and limited circumstances , and in order to create a level playing field between union - based manufacturers and third country manufacturers , it is appropriate to restrict the protection conferred by a supplementary protection certificate so as to allow making for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries , entering markets in the union immediately upon expiry of the supplementary protection certificate and any related acts necessary for making or for those purposes .


### making for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries ; or ### making for the purpose of export to third countries ; or


### any related act that is strictly necessary for that making or for the actual export itself ; ### any related act necessary for that making , storing , the preparation of market entry in the union or export ;


### establish tools , for instance a knowledge bank of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states to deter and prevent undeclared work , ### establish efficient tools , for instance an interactive knowledge bank of different practices / measures based on different labour market models , and assess their application in different labour market systems , including bilateral , union and multilateral agreements used in the member states to deter and prevent undeclared work .


### article 151 of the treaty sets out as objectives in the field of social policy the promotion of employment and improved living and working conditions . with a view to achieving these objectives , the union can support and complement the activities of member states in the fields of health and safety at work , working conditions , the integration of persons excluded from the labour market and the combating of social exclusion . ### article 151 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union sets out as the objectives in the field of social policy the promotion of employment and improved living and working conditions . with a view to achieving these objectives , the union can support and complement the activities of member states in the fields of health and safety at work , working conditions , the integration of persons excluded from the labour market , and combating social exclusion , while excluding any harmonisation of national laws and regulations . in accordance with article 153 tfeu , however , the union may adopt measures to encourage cooperation between member states .


### the abuse of the status of self - employed , either at national level or in cross - border situations , is frequently associated with undeclared work . bogus self - employment occurs when a person is declared as self - employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship , in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations . bogus self - employment is , therefore , falsely declared work and should come under the scope of the platform . ### in addition to undeclared work , the platform should deal with falsely declared work . that concept refers to paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature , but that are not declared correctly to public authorities . a specific form of falsely declared work is the abuse of the status of self - employed , either at national level or in cross - border situations . bogus self - employment occurs when a person is declared as self - employed while fulfilling the conditions characteristic of an employment relationship , in order to avoid certain legal or fiscal obligations . bogus self - employment is , therefore , falsely declared work and should come under the scope of the platform .


### develop permanent training capacity for enforcement authorities and adopt a common framework for carrying out joint trainings , ### develop and improve the permanent training capacity for enforcement authorities and adopt a common framework for carrying out joint trainings in accordance with ilo labour inspection convention no 81 .


### the platform will cooperate with the eu level relevant expert groups and committees whose work has links with undeclared work . ### the platform should cooperate closely with the relevant expert groups , committees and stakeholders whose activities have links with undeclared work .


### adopt non - binding guidelines for inspectors , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work , ### adopt guidelines for inspectors , handbooks of good practice and common principles of inspections to tackle undeclared work ,


### eu level cooperation remains far from comprehensive , both in terms of the member states involved and the issues covered . there is a no formal mechanism in place for cross - border cooperation between member states’ relevant authorities to address issues related to undeclared work . ### close and effective cooperation at union level remains far from comprehensive , both in terms of the member states involved and the issues covered . there is a no formal mechanism in place for cross - border cooperation between member states’ relevant authorities to address issues related to undeclared work . member states therefore need to increase resources for labour inspections to improve cross - border enforcement .


### the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the work programmes of the platform and its reports . ### the platform shall be assisted by a secretariat provided by the commission . the secretariat shall prepare the meetings , the work programmes of the platform and its reports and shall insure proper follow - up of the decisions taken .


### establish tools , for instance a knowledge bank of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states to deter and prevent undeclared work , ### establish efficient tools , for instance an interactive knowledge bank of different practices / measures , including bilateral agreements used in the member states , to deter and prevent undeclared work , and the regularisation of jobs ,


### improving cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively , ### improving effective and close cooperation between member states ' different enforcement authorities and other actors involved at eu level to prevent and deter undeclared work , including bogus self - employment , more efficiently and effectively and to regularise jobs ,


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , an individually tailored policy mix should be implemented in the member states , based on structured cooperation between all relevant bodies . the cooperation should include all national authorities , representatives of the social partners , and may , where appropriate , include also other actors which are leading and / or active in tackling undeclared work and protecting undeclared workers . the support of the cooperation between relevant non - public actors is also essential in this context .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a gender mainstreamed policy mix should be implemented in the member states based on structured cooperation between all relevant bodies and actors . the cooperation should include all bodies and actors which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . particular attention should be paid to hidden or underestimated areas of undeclared work such as in the sector of domestic work .


### the strengthening of cooperation among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively . ### the strengthening of active cooperation , based on obligations of mutual assistance and transparency among member states at union level , is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively . in this context , the platform should aim to facilitate and support the exchange of best practices and information , to provide a framework at union level aiming to develop common understanding , expertise and analysis on undeclared work . the platform should also encourage cooperation between the different enforcement authorities of member states . in the long term , the platform should develop its capacities as advisor on required policy actions and instruments .


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle various forms of undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform should accompany those actions and help to improve the application of bilateral and multilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation .


### article 151 of the treaty sets out as objectives in the field of social policy the promotion of employment and improved living and working conditions . with a view to achieving these objectives , the union can support and complement the activities of member states in the fields of health and safety at work , working conditions , the integration of persons excluded from the labour market and the combating of social exclusion . ### article 151 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union sets out as the objectives in the field of social policy the promotion of employment and improved living and working conditions . with a view to achieving these objectives , the union can support and complement the activities of member states in the fields of health and safety at work , working conditions , the integration of persons excluded from the labour market , and combating social exclusion . in accordance with article 153 tfeu , the union should adopt measures to encourage cooperation between member states .


### the platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . ### the platform should in a first phase mainly aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . based on the information gathered in this work , further tasks should be added to the platform , especially as regards setting union standards and as regards advice for further development of legislation relating to undeclared work .


### the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to better enforcement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of quality of work , and to promote integration in the labour market and social inclusion by : ### as a first step , the platform , as set out in article 1 , shall contribute to enforcement and improvement of eu and national law , to the reduction of undeclared work and the emergence of formal jobs , hence avoiding the deterioration of rights at work and of quality of work , to respect for legal standards and to promoting integration in the labour market and social inclusion , including better enforcement of law within those fields , by :


### four years after its entry into force , the commission shall submit a report on the application of this decision to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . the report shall in particular assess to what extent the platform has contributed to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 2 and fulfilled the tasks as set out in article 3 and in work programmes of the platform . ### four years after its entry into force , the commission , in its role as the secretariat of the platform , shall , after approval by the platform , submit a report on the application of this decision to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . the report shall in particular assess to what extent the platform has contributed to the achievement of the objectives set out in article 2 and fulfilled the tasks as set out in article 3 and in work programmes of the platform . the report shall also identify existing shortcomings and opportunities for improvement of the work of the platform .


### the rules of procedure , containing , inter alia , the decision - making arrangements of the platform , ### the specific rules of procedure , containing , inter alia , the decision - making arrangements of the platform and its working groups ,


### national enforcement authorities as nominated by all the member states , ### representatives of each member state representing national or , where relevant , regional enforcement bodies on undeclared work , with a mandate to carry out the tasks of the platform and to participate in all related activities ,


### on the basis of the proposals from cross - industry and sectoral social partners at union level , this group of observers shall be composed of : ### on the basis of the proposals from cross - industry and sectoral social partners at union level , this group of stakeholders participating to the platform shall be composed of :


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle various forms of undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . member states are also requested to sign up to the relevant ilo conventions such as the labour inspection convention and the domestic workers convention . the platform should accompany member states ' actions and help to improve the subscription to and application of such agreements .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix should be implemented in the member states , based on structured cooperation between all relevant bodies . the cooperation should include all national , regional and union bodies which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . it is essential also to strengthen and further support the cooperation between relevant non - public actors that are active in combatting undeclared work and helping the workers concerned .


### the commission shall inform regularly the european parliament and the council about the activities of the platform . ### the platform and all its members shall conduct themselves in accordance with the principle of transparency . to that end , the commission , in its role as the secretariat of the platform , shall publish an annual report about the activities of the platform and submit it to the european parliament and the council .


### have a clear eu - added value and contribute to reaching union priorities ; ### have a clear eu - added value and contribute to reaching union priorities and the sustainable development goals ;


### the programme ' s general objective is to deliver scientific , economic and societal impact from the union ' s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union and foster its competitiveness , including in its industry , deliver on the union strategic priorities , and contribute to tackling global challenges , including the sustainable development goals . ### the programme ' s general objective is to contribute to tackle global challenges identified by the sustainable development goals by investing in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the union .


### a variety of benchmark administrators claim that their benchmarks pursue environmental , social and governance objectives . the users of those benchmarks do however not always have the necessary information on the extent to which the methodology of those benchmark administrators takes into account those esg objectives . the existing information is also often scattered and does not allow for effective comparison for investment purposes across borders . to enable market players to make well - informed choices , benchmark administrators should be required to disclose how their methodology takes into account the esg factors for each benchmark or family of benchmarks that is promoted as pursuing esg objectives . that information should also be disclosed in the benchmark statement . the administrators of benchmarks that do not promote or take into account the esg objectives , should not be subject to this disclosure obligation . ### the users of benchmarks do not always have the necessary information on the extent to which the methodology of benchmark administrators takes into account esg risks and impact . the existing information is often scattered and does not allow for effective comparison for investment purposes across borders . to enable market players to make well - informed choices , all benchmark administrators should be required to disclose how their methodology incorporates circular economy indicators for each benchmark . that information should be disclosed in the benchmark statement .


### each company whose assets are selected as underlying in a positive impact benchmark should save more carbon emissions than it produces , hence have a positive impact on the environment . the asset and portfolio managers who claim to pursue an investment strategy compatible with the paris climate agreement should therefore use positive carbon impact benchmarks . ### the climate transition benchmark indicates that an index is on a trajectory to achieve compliance with the paris 1 . 5°c warming limit . each company whose assets are selected as underlying must have in place a plan to reduce its carbon emissions gradually in accordance with a decarbonisation pathway that is based on a climate scenario in which global warming remains limited to 1 . 5°c . these plans must be made public and be credible in the sense that they represent a genuine commitment to decarbonisation and in the sense of being sufficiently detailed and technically viable .


### the method for the calculation of carbon emissions and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets . ; ### the general methodological framework and decarbonisation pathway for the benchmark . ;


### the criteria for and the methods of how the low carbon benchmark measures the carbon footprint and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets in the index portfolio ; ### the methodological framework and decarbonisation pathway selected for the benchmark as well as the metrics and thresholds used to select , weight and exclude the economic activities in accordance with the decarbonisation pathway and to assess the exposure of the underlying assets to such economic activities ;


### in order to enhance transparency and ensure an adequate level of harmonization , 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 to specify further the minimum content of the disclosure obligations that benchmark administrators that take into account the esg objectives should be subject to , and to specify the minimum standards for harmonization of the methodology of low - carbon and positive carbon impact benchmarks , including the method for the calculation of carbon emissions and carbon savings associated with the underlying assets , taking into account the product and organisation environmental footprint methods as defined in points and of point 2 of commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu31 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry 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 . 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 . __________________ 31 commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu of 9 april 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations . ### in order to enhance transparency and ensure an adequate level of harmonization , 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 to specify further the minimum content of the disclosure obligations that benchmark administrators should be subject to , and to specify the minimum standards for harmonization of integrating circular economy indicators in the methodology of benchmarks , including the method for the calculation of net environmental impact associated with the underlying assets , taking into account the product and organisation environmental footprint methods as defined in points and of point 2 of commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu31 and the circular economy indicators laid down in the commission circular economy monitoring platform and the commission circular economy action plan . it is of particular importance that the commission carry 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 . 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 . __________________ 31 commission recommendation 2013 / 179 / eu of 9 april 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations .


### a variety of benchmark administrators claim that their benchmarks pursue environmental , social and governance objectives . the users of those benchmarks do however not always have the necessary information on the extent to which the methodology of those benchmark administrators takes into account those esg objectives . the existing information is also often scattered and does not allow for effective comparison for investment purposes across borders . to enable market players to make well - informed choices , benchmark administrators should be required to disclose how their methodology takes into account the esg factors for each benchmark or family of benchmarks that is promoted as pursuing esg objectives . that information should also be disclosed in the benchmark statement . the administrators of benchmarks that do not promote or take into account the esg objectives , should not be subject to this disclosure obligation . ### to enable market players to make well - informed choices , benchmark administrators should be required to disclose how their methodology for each benchmark or family of benchmarks takes esg factors into consideration . that information should also be disclosed in the benchmark statement .


### the type and source of input data used for the selection of assets or companies eligible for the low carbon benchmark , including : ### the type and source of input data used for the selection of assets or companies eligible for the low carbon benchmark ;


### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , and regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### this regulation should not prevent the application of existing union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health , safety and the environment not covered by this regulation . this regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to council directive 86 / 278 / eec22 , council directive 89 / 391 / eec23 , regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council24 , regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council25 , commission regulation no 1881 / 200626 , council directive 2000 / 29 / ec27 , regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council28 , regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 and council directive 91 / 676 / eec30a . __________________ 22 council directive 86 / 278 / eec of 12 june 1986 on the protection of the environment , and in particular of the soil , when sewage sludge is used in agriculture . 23 council directive 89 / 391 / eec of 12 june 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work . 24 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals . 25 regulation no 1272 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on classification , labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures . 26 commission regulation no 1881 / 2006 of 19 december 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs . 27 council directive 2000 / 29 / ec of 8 may 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the community . 28 regulation no 98 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors . 29 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . 30a council directive 91 / 676 / eec of 12 december 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources .


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


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


### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ; ### financial rules for the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument ;


### 2023 : 0 . 5 % ; ### 2023 : 1 % ;


### the erdf and the esf + may finance , in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 10 % of support from those funds for each priority of a programme , all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that fund , provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation . ### the erdf and the esf + may finance , in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 15 % of support from those funds for each priority of a programme , all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that fund , provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation .


### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 2014 . ### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 .


### a national strategic policy framework for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes : ### a national strategic policy framework and action plan for social inclusion and poverty reduction is in place that includes :


### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 70 % . ### the co - financing rate for the cohesion fund at the level of each priority shall not be higher than 85 % .


### 40 % for the more developed regions . ### 50 % for the more developed regions .


### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , and where relevant , a justification for using the delivery mode of the investeu , taking into account relevant country - specific recommendations ; ### the selected policy objectives indicating by which of the funds and programmes they will be pursued and a justification thereto , taking into account relevant country - specific recommendations ;


### the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions and beneficiaries , where relevant . ### the progress in administrative capacity building for public institutions , partners&#160 ; and beneficiaries , where relevant .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . __________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation , implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 .


### member states shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the funds . that methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives . in the case of the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in annex i . ### member states shall ensure climate , environmental and biodiversity proofing of their operations through all planning and implementation processes . they shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the funds . that methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives . in the case of the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in annex i .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . 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 article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the 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 also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or exclusion . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and in line with the aarhus convention and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives , target audiences , communication channels , social media outreach , planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation ; ### the envisaged approach to communication and visibility for the programme through defining its objectives , target audiences , communication channels , where appropriate social media outreach , planned budget and relevant indicators for monitoring and evaluation ;


### 70 % for the less developed regions ; ### 85 % for the less developed regions ;


### the erdf , the esf + and the emff may support community - led local development . ### the erdf , the esf + and the emff shall support community - led local development .


### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] . ### member states should demonstrate how the contents of their integrated national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , are taken into account in their programmes , in particular with regards to the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments needed to achieve the paris agreement objectives . during the 2021 - 2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in relation to their integrated national energy and climate plans . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to address eventual delivery gaps and increase the contribution of the funds towards the implementation of policies and measures set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] .


### ensure the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years . ### ensure the climate proofing of investments in infrastructure before taking investment decisions , and carry out lifecycle assessments of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector - specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways ;


### member stated shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the funds . they shall , upon request by the commission , examine complaints submitted to the commission falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the commission of the results of those examinations . ### member stated shall make arrangements for ensuring the effective examination of complaints concerning the funds . they shall , upon request by the commission , examine complaints submitted to the commission in accordance with article 64 falling within the scope of their programmes and shall inform the commission of the results of those examinations .


### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund . that review should provide a fully - fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant csrs issued in 2024 . in parallel , in 2024 the commission should , together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025 , review all member states ' total allocations under the investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 , applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 . ### the member state should carry out a mid - term review of each programme supported by the erdf , the esf + , the eafrd and the cohesion fund . that review , where appropriate , should provide an adjustment of programmes based on programme performance , while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges . that review together with the outcome of the mid - term review should , where necessary , result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025 , 2026 and 2027 .


### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### common provisions applicable to the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 2014 . ### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 .


### the commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , as well as its consistency with the partnership agreement . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , take into account relevant country - specific recommendations . ### the commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this regulation and with the fund - specific regulations , as well as its consistency with the partnership agreement . in its assessment , the commission shall , in particular , review whether relevant country - specific recommendations are properly addressed .


### resources paid back , before the end of the eligibility period , to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts , including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the funds , shall be re - used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients , under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments . ### resources paid back , before the end of the eligibility period , to financial instruments from investments in final recipients or from the release of resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts , including capital repayments and any type of generated income that is attributable to the support from the funds , shall be re - used in the same or other financial instruments for further investments in final recipients , under the same specific objective or objectives and for any management costs and fees associated to such further investments , taking into account the principle of sound financial management .


### each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure . ### each monitoring committee shall adopt its rules of procedure , taking into account the need for transparency .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . _________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the funds , including where relevant , through the use of investeu ; ### a summary of the policy choices and the main results expected for each of the funds ;


### where an urban , local or other territorial authority or body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations , the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body . ### where an urban , rural , local or other territorial authority or body carries out tasks falling under the responsibility of the managing authority other than the selection of operations , the authority shall be identified by the managing authority as an intermediate body .


### led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio - economic interests , in which no single interest group controls the decision - making ; ### led by local action groups composed of representatives of public and private local socio - economic interests , including organisations responsible for promoting gender equality , in which no single interest group , including the public sector , controls the decision - making ;


### at the initiative of a member state , the funds may support actions , which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods , necessary for the effective administration and use of those funds . ### at the initiative of a member state , the funds may support actions , which may concern previous and subsequent programming periods , necessary for the effective administration and use of those funds and for capacity building of partners referred to in article 6 .


### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 201424 . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . 24 commission regulation no 868 / 2014 of 8 august 2014 amending the annexes to regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . ### objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the funds . to this end , the identification of the regions and areas at union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and the council23 , as amended by commission regulation no 2016 / 206624 . latest classifications and data should be used to ensure adequate support , in particular for addressing lagging behind regions and interregional disparities inside a member state . _________________ 23 regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 may 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics . 24 commission regulation no 2016 / 2066 of 21 november 2016 amending the annexes to regulation no 1059 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics .


### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation and implementation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 34 . ### in accordance with the multi - level governance principle , the member state shall involve those partners on equal footing in the preparation of partnership agreements and throughout the preparation , implementation and evaluation of programmes including through participation in monitoring committees , including where applicable in sub - committee and steering committees , in accordance with article 34 .


### member states and the commission shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments such as the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation . ### in accordance with their respective responsibilities , the member states , local and regional authorities and the commission , on the basis of the principles of partnership and multi - level governance , shall ensure the coordination , complementarity and coherence between the funds and other union instruments . they shall optimise mechanisms for coordination between those responsible to avoid duplication during planning and implementation .


### however , the commission shall implement the amount of support from the cohesion fund transferred to the connecting europe facility , the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , the amounts contributed to investeu37 and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation . __________________ 37 [ regulation no [ … ] on [ … ] ] . ### however , the commission shall implement the european urban initiative , interregional innovative investments , the amount of support transferred from the esf + to transnational cooperation , and technical assistance at the initiative of the commission under direct or indirect management in accordance with [ points and of article 62 ] of the financial regulation .


### the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations . ### the values of output and result indicators for selected operations and values achieved by operations , disaggregated by gender where applicable .


### member states shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators . ### member states shall ensure the quality and reliability of the monitoring system and of data on indicators . they shall ensure that data is collected , where applicable , disaggregated by gender .


### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] . ### member states should deliver on objectives laid down in their draft integrated national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for zero - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] .


### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds . ### the principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the funds , building on the multi - level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of competent regional and local authorities , relevant bodies representing civil society and non - governmental organisations and economic and social partners . in order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership , commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201413 should continue to apply as amended in view of taking into account latest experience from partners concerned including from interreg programmes . _________________ 13 commission delegated regulation no 240 / 2014 of 7 january 2014 on the european code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the european structural and investment funds .


### the member state shall determine the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . ### the member state shall make a proposal for the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant member state authorities and intermediate bodies taking into account the need for gender balance and diversity and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 6 . gender balance and appropriate representation of minority and other excluded groups in the monitoring committee have to be safeguarded . the monitoring committees shall be approved by the commission .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . 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 article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles and values as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . operations financed by the funds should contribute to eliminating inequalities , to promoting equality between men and women , as well as at combating discrimination based on any ground , including sex , racial or ethnic origin , colour or social origin , genetic features , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . 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 and combating climate change as set out in article 11 and article 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with union state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all , it is necessary to target support of the funds towards the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals set out in the 2030 united nations agenda , to which the union and its member states have committed . the funds should furthermore contribute to the eradication of poverty in the union . when implementing the funds , member states should ensure consistency , coherence and synergies with the aforementioned principles and targets , taking into account local and regional challenges .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in view of contributing to the financing of necessary actions to fulfil the union’s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , the funds should contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of at least 30 % of the eu budget expenditure supporting climate objectives . following the recommendations of the european court of auditors , climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation , in particular project selection , and materialized ex - ante .


### building the capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations ; ### building the capacity of local actors to develop and implement operations , including fostering their project management capabilities ;


### measures for the shift from institutional to community - based care ### measures for the transition from institutional to family - and community - based care


### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no 868 / 2014 . ### the erdf , the esf + and the cohesion fund shall support the investment for jobs and growth goal in all regions corresponding to level 2 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics established by regulation no&#160 ; 1059 / 2003 as amended by commission regulation no&#160 ; 868 / 2014 .


### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund and the emff . ### in order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of union funds implemented under shared management namely the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , measures financed under shared management in the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , internal security fund and integrated border management fund , financial rules based on article 322 of the tfeu should be established for all these funds , clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions . in addition , common provisions based on article 177 of the tfeu should be established to cover policy specific rules for the erdf , the esf + , the cohesion fund , the eafrd and the emff .


### economic , social and territorial disparities , except for programmes supported by the emff ; ### economic , social , environmental and territorial disparities , except for programmes supported by the emff ;


### relevant bodies representing civil society , environmental partners , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination . ### bodies representing civil society , such as environmental partners , non - governmental organisations , and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion , fundamental rights , rights of persons with disabilities , gender equality and non - discrimination .


### member states should take account of the contents of their draft national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , for their programmes , as well as for the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] . ### member states should demonstrate how the contents of their integrated national energy and climate plan , to be developed under the regulation on the governance of the energy union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in union recommendations regarding these plans , are taken into account in their programmes , in particular with regards to the financial needs allocated for low - carbon investments needed to achieve the paris agreement objectives . during the 2021 - 2027 programming period , member states should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the commission the progress in implementing the programmes in relation to their integrated national energy and climate plans . during a mid - term review , member states should , among other elements , consider the need for programme modifications to address eventual delivery gaps and increase the contribution of the funds towards the implementation of policies and measures set out in their integrated national energy and climate plans . __________________ 14 [ regulation on the governance of the energy union , amending directive 94 / 22 / ec , directive 98 / 70 / ec , directive 2009 / 31 / ec , regulation no 663 / 2009 , regulation no 715 / 2009 , directive 2009 / 73 / ec , council directive 2009 / 119 / ec , directive 2010 / 31 / eu , directive 2012 / 27 / eu , directive 2013 / 30 / eu and council directive 2015 / 652 and repealing regulation no 525 / 2013 ] .


### the elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive . ### the elements of remuneration should be clear and transparent to all service providers and posted workers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive as transparency and access to information are key elements for service providers . the provision of information on the single website should be in line with international labour organisation standards , the council of europe ' s european social charter , and the law and practice of the host member state , and should respect the autonomy of the social partners . travel , board , lodging and accommodation expenses should not be considered to be part of service providers ' or the posted workers ' remuneration , and expenses should not be deducted from their salaries .


### almost twenty years after its adoption , it is necessary to assess whether the posting of workers directive still strikes the right balance between the need to promote the freedom to provide services and the need to protect the rights of posted workers . ### almost twenty years after its adoption , it is necessary to assess whether the posting of workers directive strikes the right balance between the freedom to provide services , the free movement of workers and the need to protect the rights of posted workers so as to ensure a level playing field for workers and undertakings operating in the internal market .


### it is within member states ' competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice . however , national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross - border provision of services . ### it is within member states ' exclusive competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with national law and practice .


### for the purpose of this directive , remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law , regulation or administrative provision , collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and / or , in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application , other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph , in the member state to whose territory the worker is posted . ### for the purpose of this directive , remuneration shall be defined by the national law and / or practice of the member state to whose territory the worker is posted .


### the elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive . ### the elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers and posted workers . it is therefore justified to impose on member states the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remuneration on the single website provided for by article 5 of the enforcement directive .


### it is within member states ' competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice . however , national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross - border provision of services . ### it is within member states ' exclusive competence to set rules on remuneration in accordance with their law and practice .


### the free movement of workers , freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the union enshrined in the treaty on the functioning of the european union . the implementation of those principles is further developed by the union aimed at guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses and respect for the rights of workers . ### the free movement of workers , freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the union enshrined in the treaty on the functioning of the european union and should therefore provide the combined legal basis for this directive . the implementation of those principles is further developed by the union aimed at guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses and fighting unfair competition as well as ensuring respect for the rights of workers and the improvement of the working environment and working conditions .


### regulation 2016 / 794 provides that europol supports and strengthens actions carried out by the competent authorities of member states and their cooperation in combating terrorism and serious crime and provides analysis and threat assessments . in order to facilitate europol in carrying out its tasks , in particular within the european migrant smuggling centre , it is appropriate to allow europol access to the alert categories defined in this regulation . europol ' s european migrant smuggling centre plays a major strategic role in countering the facilitation of irregular migration , it should obtain access to alerts on persons who are refused entry and stay within the territory of a member state either on criminal grounds or because of non - compliance with entry and stay conditions . ### regulation 2016 / 794 provides that europol supports and strengthens actions carried out by the competent authorities of member states and their cooperation in combating terrorism and serious crime and provides analysis and threat assessments . in order to facilitate europol in carrying out its tasks , it is appropriate to allow europol access to the alert categories defined in this regulation .


### alerts should not be kept in sis longer than the time required to fulfil the purposes for which they were issued . in order reduce the administrative burden on the authorities involved in processing data on individuals for different purposes , it is appropriate to align the maximum retention period of refusal of entry and stay alerts with the possible maximum length of entry bans issued in accordance with procedures respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . therefore , the retention period for alerts on persons should be a maximum of five years . as a general principle , alerts on persons should be automatically deleted from sis after a period of five years . decisions to keep alerts on persons should be based on a comprehensive individual assessment . member states should review alerts on persons within the defined period and keep statistics about the number of alerts on persons for which the retention period has been extended . ### alerts should not be kept in sis longer than the time required to fulfil the purposes for which they were issued . therefore , the retention period for alerts on persons should be a maximum of three years . as a general principle , alerts on persons should be automatically deleted from sis after a period of three years . decisions to keep alerts on persons should be based on a comprehensive individual assessment . member states should review alerts on persons within the defined period and keep statistics about the number of alerts on persons for which the retention period has been extended .


### the use of information obtained from a search in the sis is subject to the consent of the member state concerned . if the member state allows the use of such information , the handling thereof by europol shall be governed by regulation 2016 / 794 . europol may only communicate such information to third countries and third bodies with the consent of the member state concerned . ### the use of information obtained from a search in the sis is subject to the consent of the member state concerned . if the member state allows the use of such information , the handling thereof by europol shall be governed by regulation 2016 / 794 . europol may only communicate such information to third countries and third bodies with the consent of the member state concerned and in full respect of union law on data protection .


### a member state issuing an alert shall , within five years of its entry into sis , review the need to retain it . ### a member state issuing an alert shall , within three years of its entry into sis , review the need to retain it , except for alerts concerning an entry ban issued in accordance with article 24 for which the review period is five years .


### this regulation should set out the conditions for use of dactylographic data and facial images for identification purposes . the use of facial images for identification purposes in sis should also help ensure consistency in border control procedures where identification and the verification of identity are required by the use of dactylographic data and facial images . searching with dactylographic data should be mandatory if there is any doubt concerning the identity of a person . facial images for identification purposes should only be used in the context of regular border controls in self - service kiosks and electronic gates . ### this regulation should set out the conditions for use of dactylographic data and facial images for identification purposes . the use of facial images for identification purposes in sis should also help ensure consistency in border control procedures where identification and the verification of identity are required by the use of dactylographic data and facial images . searching with dactylographic data should be mandatory if there is any doubt concerning the identity of a person .


### the sirene bureaux shall carry out their task in a quick and efficient manner , in particular by replying to a request as soon as possible but not later than 12 hours after the receipt of the request . ### the sirene bureaux shall carry out their task in a quick and efficient manner , in particular by replying to a request immediately and not later than 12 hours after the receipt of the request .


### for the purpose of this article , only the following personal data may be entered and further processed in sis : ### for the purpose of this article , and subject to the victim’s explicit consent for each data category , only the following personal data may be entered and further processed in sis :


### regulation 2016 / 67950 should apply to the processing of personal data under this regulation by member states authorities when directive 2016 / 68051 does not apply . regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council52 should apply to the processing of personal data by the institutions and bodies of the union when carrying out their responsibilities under this regulation . the provisions of directive 2016 / 680 , regulation 2016 / 679 and regulation no 45 / 2001 should be further specified in this regulation where necessary . with regard to processing of personal data by europol , regulation 2016 / 794 on the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation53 applies . _________________ 50 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 51 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data . 52 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . 53 regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation and replacing and repealing council decisions 2009 / 371 / jha , 2009 / 934 / jha , 2009 / 935 / jha , 2009 / 936 / jha and 2009 / 968 / jha . ### regulation 2016 / 67950 should apply to the processing of personal data under this regulation by member states authorities when directive 2016 / 68051 does not apply . regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council52 should apply to the processing of personal data by the institutions and bodies of the union when carrying out their responsibilities under this regulation . with regard to processing of personal data by europol , regulation 2016 / 794 on the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation53 applies . _________________ 50 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 51 directive 2016 / 680 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , and on the free movement of such data . 52 regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data . 53 regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation and replacing and repealing council decisions 2009 / 371 / jha , 2009 / 934 / jha , 2009 / 935 / jha , 2009 / 936 / jha and 2009 / 968 / jha .


### alerts should not be kept in sis longer than the time required to fulfil the purposes for which they were issued . in order reduce the administrative burden on the authorities involved in processing data on individuals for different purposes , it is appropriate to align the maximum retention period of refusal of entry and stay alerts with the possible maximum length of entry bans issued in accordance with procedures respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . therefore , the retention period for alerts on persons should be a maximum of five years . as a general principle , alerts on persons should be automatically deleted from sis after a period of five years . decisions to keep alerts on persons should be based on a comprehensive individual assessment . member states should review alerts on persons within the defined period and keep statistics about the number of alerts on persons for which the retention period has been extended . ### alerts should not be kept in sis longer than the time required to fulfil the purposes for which they were issued . it is therefore necessary to maintain a review of the necessity of an alert after a period of three years . as a general principle , alerts on persons should be automatically deleted from sis as soon as they are no longer necessary , or after a period of three years . decisions to keep alerts on persons should be based on a comprehensive individual assessment . member states should review alerts on persons within the defined period and keep statistics about the number of alerts on persons for which the retention period has been extended .


### dactylographic data stored in sis in relation to alerts issued under article 24 may also be searched with complete or incomplete sets of fingerprints or palm prints discovered at the scenes of crimes under investigation and where it can be established to a high degree of probability that they belong to the perpetrator of the offence provided that the competent authorities are unable to establish the identity of the person by using any other national , european or international database . ### dactylographic data stored in sis in relation to alerts issued under article 24 may also be searched with complete or incomplete sets of fingerprints or palm prints discovered at the scenes of serious crimes or terrorist offences under investigation and where it can be established to a high degree of probability that they belong to the perpetrator of the serious crime or terrorist offence provided that the competent authorities are unable to establish the identity of the person by using any other national , european or international database .


### any specific , objective , physical characteristics not subject to change ; ### any specific , objective , physical characteristics not subject to change , not linked to special categories of personal data defined in article 9 of regulation 2016 / 679 , such as ethnicity , religion , disability , gender or sexual orientation ;


### restructuring should enable enterprises in financial difficulties to continue business in whole or in part , by changing the composition , conditions or structure of assets and liabilities or of their capital structure , including by sales of assets or parts of the business . preventive restructuring frameworks should above all enable the enterprises to restructure at an early stage and to avoid their insolvency . those frameworks should maximise the total value to creditors , owners and the economy as a whole and should prevent unnecessary job losses and losses of knowledge and skills . they should also prevent the build - up of non - performing loans . in the restructuring process the rights of all parties involved should be protected . at the same time , non - viable businesses with no prospect of survival should be liquidated as quickly as possible . ### restructuring , the result of appropriate and viable expert reports , should enable enterprises in financial difficulties to continue business in whole or in part , by changing the composition , conditions or structure of assets and liabilities or of their capital structure , including by sales of assets or parts of the business . preventive restructuring frameworks should above all enable the enterprises to restructure at an early stage and to avoid their insolvency and the liquidation of viable companies . those frameworks should prevent job losses and loss of knowledge and skills and maximise the total value to creditors in comparison with that which they would receive in the event of the liquidation of assets , owners and the economy as a whole . they should also prevent the build - up of non - performing loans . in the restructuring process the rights of all parties involved should be protected , including those of workers . at the same time , non - viable businesses with no prospect of survival should be liquidated as quickly as possible .