### form for the submission of statements of support to the member states’ competent authorities full name , postal address and e - mail address of the organiser or , in the case of a legal entity or organisation , its legal representative* : 2 . title of citizens’ initiative* : 3 . commission registration number* : 4 . date of registration* : 5 . date of request for a decision on admissibility* : 6 . number of signatories coming from [ name of ms ] * 7 . annexes* : certifying that the conformity of the online collection system with regulation xxxx / xxxx ) 8 . date and signature of the organiser* : * : mandatory fields ### form for the submission of statements of support to the member states’ competent authorities full name , postal address and e - mail address of the organisers and the contact persons* : 2 . title of citizens’ initiative* : 3 . commission registration number* : 4 . date of registration* : 6 . number of signatories coming from [ name of ms ] * 7 . annexes* : certifying that the conformity of the online collection system with regulation xxxx / xxxx ) 8 . date and signature of the organisers* : * : mandatory fields


### a european state which has applied to join the union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the copenhagen european council in june 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the union to integrate the new member . these criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy , the rule of law , respect of human rights and respect for , and protection of , minorities , the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market , and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the treaties . ### a european state which has applied to join the union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the copenhagen european council in june 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the union to integrate the new member . these criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy , the rule of law , respect of human rights and non - discrimination and respect for , and protection of , minorities and vulnerable groups , the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market , and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the treaties .


### the european council has granted the status of candidate country to iceland , montenegro , the former yugoslav republic of macedonia and turkey . it has confirmed the european perspective for albania , bosnia and herzegovina , serbia as well as kosovo1 , which are considered potential candidates . _____________ 1 under unscr no 1244 / 1999 ### the european council has granted the status of candidate country to iceland , montenegro , the former yugoslav republic of macedonia and turkey . it has confirmed the european perspective for albania , bosnia and herzegovina , serbia as well as kosovo1 , which are considered potential candidates . _____________ 1 without prejudice to positions on status and in line with unscr no 1244 / 1999 and the opinion of the international court of justice on the kosovo declaration of independence .


### . the development of civil society and social dialogue ; ### . the development and support of civil society and of social dialogue as well as of socio - economic partnership and the setting - up of appropriate consultative mechanisms to structure the dialogue with authorities on a regular basis ;


### fostering employment and developing human capital ; ### fostering employment and developing human capital , including the increase of the number of women in the labour force ;


### . fostering employment and developing human capital ; ### . fostering decent employment and developing human capital through labour market analysis , informed education policies , quality traineeship programmes and also by promoting volunteering as a way of gaining skills ;


### strengthening of the ability of beneficiary countries to fulfil the obligations stemming from membership by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption , implementation and enforcement of the acquis communautaire , structural , cohesion , agricultural and rural development funds and policies of the union . ### strengthening of the ability of beneficiary countries to fulfil the obligations stemming from membership by supporting progressive alignment with and adoption , implementation and enforcement of the acquis communautaire , structural , cohesion , agricultural and rural development funds and policies of the union ; actively supporting enforcement and monitoring mechanisms which ensure the implementation of the obligations under the acquis communautaire and relevant international standards and commitments .


### – progress in economic reforms ; the soundness and effectiveness of social and economic development strategies , progress towards smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , including through public investments supported by ipa ; ### – progress in socio - economic reforms ; the soundness , effectiveness and social justice of social and economic development strategies , progress towards smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and the creation of quality education , training and employment , including through public investments supported by ipa ;


### ‘ traditional’ means proven usage on the domestic market for a time period allowing transmission between generations ; this time period should be the one generally ascribed to two generations , at least 50 years ; ### ‘ traditional’ means proven usage on the domestic market for a time period allowing transmission between generations ; this time period should be the one generally ascribed to two generations , that is , at least 50 years . however , exemptions should be made for old products and recipes which have been revived in recent times . in these cases , the period will be the one ascribed to one generation , that is , at least 25 years .


### a scheme for traditional specialities guaranteed is established in order to assist producers of traditional product in marketing and communicating the value adding attributes of the product to consumers . ### a scheme for traditional specialities guaranteed is established in order to assist producers of traditional product in marketing and communicating the value adding attributes of their traditional recipes and products to consumers .


### contribute to ensuring that the quality of their products is guaranteed on the market by monitoring the use of the name in trade and , if necessary , informing competent authorities as referred to in article 33 , within the framework of article 13 ; ### contribute to ensuring that the quality , reputation and authenticity of their products is guaranteed on the market by monitoring the use of the name in trade and , if necessary , informing competent authorities as referred to in article 33 , or any other competent authority within the framework of article 13 ;


### applications for registration of names under the quality schemes referred to in article 45 may only be submitted by groups . ### applications for registration of names under the quality schemes referred to in article 45 may be submitted by groups or individuals .


### the commission may , on its own initiative or on request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , by means of implementing acts , cancel the registration of a protected designation of origin or of a protected geographical indication or of a traditional speciality guaranteed in the following cases : ### the commission may , at the request of any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , after a full and impartial inquiry of which the procedure is set out in paragraph 2 , by means of implementing acts , cancel the registration of a protected designation of origin or of a protected geographical indication or of a traditional speciality guaranteed in the following cases :


### in order to simplify the reporting of suspected adverse reactions the marketing authorisation holders and the member states should report those reactions only to the community pharmacovigilance database and data - processing network referred to in article 57 of regulation no 726 / 2004 . ### in order to simplify the reporting of suspected adverse reactions the marketing authorisation holders should report those reactions only to the member states , and the member states should report those reactions directly to the community pharmacovigilance database and data - processing network referred to in article 57 of regulation no 726 / 2004 . any change in the national database should be immediately and automatically reflected in the eudravigilance database . the eudravigilance database and the national database should be fully interoperable .


### a marketing authorisation may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions : ### in addition to the provisions of article 19 , marketing authorisation may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions :


### the member states shall : take all appropriate measures to encourage doctors , pharmacists and other health - care professionals to report suspected adverse reactions to the national competent authority or the marketing authorisation holder ; ### the member states shall : take all appropriate measures to encourage patients , doctors , hospitals , pharmacists and other health - care professionals to report suspected adverse reactions to the national competent authority ;


### marketing authorisation holders shall be required to submit electronically to the eudravigilance database information on all non - serious suspected adverse reactions that occur in the community , within 90 days following the receipt of the report or , in the absence of a report , following the day on which the holder concerned gained knowledge of the event . ### marketing authorisation holders shall be required to submit electronically to the national competent authorities information on all non - serious suspected adverse reactions .


### the member states shall record all suspected adverse reactions that occur in their territory which are brought to their attention from healthcare professionals and patients . member states shall ensure that reports of such reactions are submitted by means of the national medicines safety web - portals . ### the member states shall record all suspected adverse reactions that occur in their territory which are brought to their attention from healthcare professionals , hospitals and patients , marketing authorisation holders and medication error reporting and prevention programmes . member states shall ensure that reports of such reactions are submitted by means of the national medicines web - portals , and by any other appropriate means .


### at its next meeting following the end of the period for comments by the marketing authorisation holder referred to in paragraph 2 , the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee shall adopt the assessment report with or without changes , taking into account any comments submitted in accordance with that paragraph . ### at its next meeting following the end of the period for comments by the marketing authorisation holder referred to in paragraph 2 , the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee shall adopt the assessment report with or without changes . that assessment report shall be made publicly accessible without delay by means of the european medicines safety web - portal .


### following the assessment of periodic safety update reports , the national competent authorities shall consider whether any action concerning the terms of the marketing authorisation for the medicinal product concerned is necessary . they shall maintain , vary , suspend or revoke the marketing authorisation as appropriate . ### the national competent authorities shall consider whether any action concerning the terms of the marketing authorisation for the medicinal product concerned is necessary . they shall maintain , vary , suspend or revoke the marketing authorisation as appropriate . their decisions shall be made publicly accessible without delay . where a marketing authorisation is varied for reasons relating to pharmacovigilance , the national competent authorities or the reference member state shall immediately publish an update of the assessment report of the medicinal product concerned or a detailed report about the variation .


### the competitiveness policy of the union is intended to put into place the institutional and policy arrangements that create conditions under which enterprises can grow in a sustainable way . improved productivity is the dominant source of sustainable income growth , which in turn contributes to improvements in living standards . competitiveness also depends on companies ' ability to take full advantage of opportunities such as the european single market . this is especially important for smes , which account for 99% of the enterprises in the union , provide two out of three existing jobs in the private sector , and 80 % of newly - created jobs , and contribute with more than half of the total value - added created by enterprises in the union . smes are a key driver for economic growth , employment and social integration . ### the competitiveness policy of the union is intended to put into place the institutional and policy arrangements that create conditions under which enterprises can grow in a sustainable way . improved resource and energy productivity is the dominant source of sustainable growth , which in turn contributes to improvements in living standards . competitiveness also depends on companies ' ability to take full advantage of opportunities such as the european single market . this is especially important for smes , which account for 99% of the enterprises in the union , provide two out of three existing jobs in the private sector , and 80 % of newly - created jobs , and contribute with more than half of the total value - added created by enterprises in the union . smes are a key driver for economic growth , employment and social integration .


### the programme should therefore address market failures affecting the competitiveness of the union economy on a global scale due principally to issues which undermine the capacity of enterprises to compete with their counterparts in other parts of the world . ### the programme should therefore address market failures affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of the union economy on a global scale due principally to issues which undermine the capacity of enterprises to innovate and compete with their counterparts in other parts of the world .


### the programme should be monitored and evaluated so as to allow for adjustments . ### the programme should be monitored and evaluated so as to allow for adjustments . a yearly report on its implementation should be made presenting progress achieved and planned activities ; it should be presented to the european parliament ' s competent committee .


### the commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for smes in their start - up and growth phases , being complementary to the member states ' use of financial instruments for smes at national and regional level . in order to ensure complementarity , these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level . such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance . ### the commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for smes in their start - up and growth phases , being complementary to the member states ' use of financial instruments for smes at national and regional level . in order to ensure complementarity , these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of horizon 2020 , of cohesion policy and at national and regional level . such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply and uptake of seed funding , angel funding , equity , quasi - equity financing and debt financing .


### the identification of good practices and policy approaches , and their further development ; ### the identification of good practices and policy approaches , and their further development and dissemination ;


### these support measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall not necessarily form part of the annual work programmes referred to in article 10 . ### these support measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall form part of the annual work programmes referred to in article 10 .


### the commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation , results and , where possible , impact . the report shall include information on the amount of climate - related expenditure and the impact of support to climate - change objectives to the extent that the collection of this information does not create unjustified administrative burden for smes . ### the commission shall draw up an annual monitoring report examining the efficiency and effectiveness of supported actions in terms of financial implementation , results and , where possible , impact . the report shall include information on the amount of climate - related expenditure and the impact of support to climate - change objectives to the extent that the collection of this information does not create unjustified administrative burden for smes . the annual report shall be presented to the european parliament competent committee and made available to the public .


### the union is committed to promote in relations with its partners worldwide decent work as well as ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environment agreements , in relations with its partners worldwide . ### the union is committed to promote in relations with its partners worldwide decent work as well as ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environment agreements , in relations with its partners worldwide . to that end , partner countries should be urged to ratify all core labour conventions of the international labour organization and to align national legislation with those conventions .


### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers who cease their activities and farmers who change or adjust their activities to a new market situation following trade agreements , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation . ### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as self - employed workers or workers who would like to establish a new undertaking or take over an existing one in order to generate a new source of income or those who cease their activities should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation .


### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , trade agreements affecting agriculture , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment , or for changing or adjusting their agricultural activities . ### the aim of the egf shall be to contribute to social and territorial cohesion , economic growth and employment in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , or an unexpected crisis , and to provide financial support for their rapid reintegration into employment .


### workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , demonstrated , in particular , by a substantial increase in imports into the union , a rapid decline of the union market share in a given sector or a delocalisation of activities to non - member countries , where these redundancies have a significant adverse impact on the local , regional or national economy ; ### workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation , demonstrated , in particular by a rapid decline of the union market share in a given sector or a delocalisation of activities to non - member countries , where these redundancies have a significant adverse impact on the local , regional or national economy ;


### ‘ a worker’ means owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business , provided that , if farmers , they were already producing the output affected by the relevant trade agreement before the measures concerning the specific sector were implemented . ### ‘ a worker’ means self - employed workers and workers who would like to establish a new undertaking or take over an existing one in order to generate a new source of income and all members of the household active in the business .


### where owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers change or , in the case of farmers , adjust their previous activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation . ### where self - employed workers or workers who would like to establish a new undertaking or take over an existing one in order to generate a new source of income have to change or readjust their activities , such situations shall be considered as redundancies for the purposes of this regulation .


### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 . ### for self - employed workers and workers who would like to establish a new undertaking or take over an existing one in order to generate a new source of income , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 .


### the procedures followed for consulting the social partners or other relevant organisations as applicable ; ### the procedures followed for consulting the social partners or other relevant organisations on national and on regional level as applicable ;


### support for redundant workers shall complement actions of the member states at national , regional and local level . ### support for redundant workers shall complement and not replace actions of the member states at national , regional and local level .


### the financial contribution shall be limited to what is necessary to provide solidarity and support for individual redundant workers . the activities supported by the egf shall comply with union and national law , including state aid rules . ### the financial contribution shall be limited to what is necessary to provide solidarity and support for individual redundant workers . the activities supported by the egf shall comply with union and national law , including state aid rules and they shall not replace actions for which member states or companies are responsible .


### the commission shall , on the basis of the assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , particularly taking into account the number of targeted workers , the proposed actions and the estimated costs , evaluate and propose as quickly as possible the amount of a financial contribution , if any , that may be made within the limits of the resources available . the amount may not exceed 50 % of the total of the estimated costs referred to in article 8 or 65 % of these costs in the case of applications submitted by a member state on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level is eligible under the ' convergence ' objective of the structural funds . the commission , in its assessment of such cases , will decide whether the 65 % co - funding rate is justified . ### the commission shall , on the basis of the assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , particularly taking into account the number of targeted workers , the proposed actions and the estimated costs , evaluate and propose as quickly as possible the amount of a financial contribution , if any , that may be made within the limits of the resources available . the amount may not exceed 50 % of the total of the estimated costs referred to in article 8 or 65 % of these costs in the case of applications submitted by a member state on the territory of which at least one region at nuts ii level is eligible under the ' convergence ' objective of the structural funds . the commission , in its assessment of such cases , will decide whether the 65 % co - funding rate is justified , by taking into account indicators of the social and employment situation , such as adjusted disposable income after social transfers .


### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively . in the case of farmers , expenditure shall be eligible for a contribution from the date set in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 . ### expenditure shall be eligible for a financial contribution from the dates set out in article 8 on which the member state starts the personalised services to the targeted workers or the administrative expenditure to implement the egf in accordance with article 7 and respectively .


### by 1 august of every second year year , and for the first time in 2015 , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation 1927 / 2006 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , actions funded , including their complementarity with actions funded by other union funds , notably the european social fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the winding - up of financial contributions made . it should also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility . ### by 1 august of every second year year , and for the first time in 2015 , the commission shall present to the european parliament and to the council a quantitative and qualitative report on the activities under this regulation and regulation 1927 / 2006 in the previous two years . the report shall focus mainly on the results achieved by the egf and shall in particular contain information relating to applications submitted , decisions adopted , actions funded , including their complementarity with actions funded by other union funds , notably the european social fund and the winding - up of financial contributions made . it should also document those applications that have been rejected or reduced owing to a lack of sufficient appropriations or to non - eligibility .


### the energy landscape within and outside the union has changed significantly in recent years and makes investment in energy infrastructure a crucial issue for securing the union ' s energy supply , for the functioning of the internal market and for the transition towards a low - carbon energy system the union has begun . ### the energy landscape within and outside the union has changed significantly in recent years and makes investment in energy infrastructure a crucial issue for securing the union ' s energy supply , for the functioning of the internal market and for the transition towards a sustainable energy system the union has begun .


### the commission may publish data and information forwarded pursuant to this regulation , in particular in analyses referred to in article 10 , provided that the data and information are published in an aggregated form and that no details concerning individual undertakings and installations are disclosed or can be inferred . ### the commission shall publish data and information forwarded pursuant to this regulation , in particular in analyses referred to in article 10 , provided that the data and information are published in an aggregated form and that no details concerning individual undertakings and installations are disclosed or can be inferred . the commission shall further provide access to environmental information in accordance with regulation no 1367 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 september 2006 on the application of the provisions of the aarhus convention on access to information , public participation in decision - making and access to justice in environmental matters to community institutions and bodies .


### identifying potential future gaps between energy demand and supply that are of significance from an energy policy perspective of the union ; ### identifying potential future gaps and surpluses between energy demand and supply that are of significance from an energy policy perspective of the union , with a special emphasis on the increase of energy independency , in particular through the reduction of the overall energy consumption in the union ;


### – photovoltaic installations . ### – photovoltaic installations with a capacity of 1 mw or more .


### the european community ' s non - preferential rules of origin are laid down in council regulation no 2913 / 92 of 12 october 1992 establishing the community customs code1 and its implementing provisions in commission regulation no 2454 / 93 of 2 july 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of council regulation no 2913 / 92 establishing the community customs code2 . determination of the country of origin of foods will be based on these rules , which are well known to trade operators and administrations and should ease its implementation . ### the european community ' s non - preferential rules of origin are laid down in council regulation no 2913 / 92 of 12 october 1992 establishing the community customs code1 and its implementing provisions in commission regulation no 2454 / 93 of 2 july 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of council regulation no 2913 / 92 establishing the community customs code2 . determination of the country of origin of foods will be based on these rules , which are well known to trade operators and administrations and should ease its implementation . for meat and foods containing meat , more differentiated rules should apply , taking into account the places of birth , rearing , and slaughter .


### for the purposes of this regulation the country of origin of a food shall refer to the origin of a food as determined in accordance with articles 23 to 26 of council regulation no 2913 / 92 . ### for the purposes of this regulation the country of origin of a food shall refer to the origin of a food as determined in accordance with articles 23 to 26 of council regulation no 2913 / 92 . with regard to member states , the country of origin shall always refer to the respective member state .


### in the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , and shall be mandatory on the package or on the label . the particulars referred to in article 9 shall be provided through other means or shall be available at the request of the consumer . ### in the case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , and and article 29 shall be mandatory on the package or on the label . however , the provision of all particulars in accordance with article 9 via the internet shall be mandatory and the information shall be available at the point of purchase .


### the rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 49 . ### the rules for implementing the declaration of energy and nutrients with regard to the precision of the declared values such as the differences between the declared values and those established in the course of official checks may be decided upon in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny as referred to in article 49 .


### implementing rules concerning the conditions and criteria of use of particulars voluntarily provided may be established by the commission . those measures designed to amend non - essential elements of this regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in article 49 . ### implementing rules concerning the conditions and criteria of use of particulars voluntarily provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 - 5 may be established by the commission . those measures designed to amend non - essential elements of this regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in article 49 .


### text proposed by the council ### article 40a 40a . member states may adopt or maintain national measures that set additional binding provisions for operators who choose to voluntarily label specific characteristics of foodstuffs .


### member states shall provide the commission with the details of the national schemes referred to in paragraph 1 , including an identifier for foods that are labelled in compliance with that national scheme . the commission shall make those details available to the public , in particular through a dedicated page on the internet . ### member states shall provide the commission with the details of the national schemes referred to in paragraph 1 , such as the underlying criteria and scientific studies , including an identifier for foods that are labelled in compliance with that national scheme . the commission shall make those details available to the public , in particular through a dedicated page on the internet .


### however , where the application of the other provisions of this regulation , in particular those set out in article 9 , would not enable consumers in the member state of marketing to know the true nature of the food and to distinguish it from foods with which they could confuse it , the name of the food shall be accompanied by other descriptive information which shall appear in proximity to the name of the food . ### however , where the application of the other provisions of this regulation , in particular those set out in article 9 , would not enable consumers in the member state of marketing to know the true nature of the food and to distinguish it from foods with which they could confuse it , the name of the food shall be accompanied by other descriptive information which shall appear in the same field of vision adjacent to the name of the food and be written in a clear and easily legible font .


### where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium , the drained net weight of the food shall also be indicated . ### where a solid food is presented in a liquid medium , the drained net weight of the food shall also be indicated . the price per kilogram referring to the respective food shall be based solely on the drained net weight .


### where in the area without border control at internal borders there is a serious threat to public policy or internal security at the union or national level , border control at internal borders may exceptionally be reintroduced at all or specific parts of the internal borders of one or several member states for a limited period of no more than 30 days or for the foreseeable duration of the serious threat if its duration exceeds the period of 30 days . the scope and duration of the temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders shall not exceed what is strictly necessary to respond to the serious threat . ### where in the area without border control at internal borders there is a serious specific and tangible threat to public policy or internal security at the union or national level , border control at internal borders may exceptionally be reintroduced at all or specific parts of the internal borders of one or several member states for a limited period of no more than 30 days or for the foreseeable duration of the serious threat if its duration exceeds the period of 30 days . the scope and duration of the temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders shall not exceed what is strictly necessary to respond to the serious threat .


### border control at internal borders may only be reintroduced in accordance with the procedures foreseen in articles 24 , 25 and 26 of this regulation . the criteria listed in article 23a must be taken into account in each case where a decision on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders is contemplated . ### border control at internal borders may only be reintroduced as a last resort in accordance with the procedures foreseen in articles 24 , 25 and 26 of this regulation . the criteria listed in article 23a must be taken into account in each case where a decision on the reintroduction of border control at internal borders is contemplated .


### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; ### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction and social justice , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action , energy efficiency and disaster resilience ;


### union support provided under this regulation to each partner country shall be differentiated in form and amounts according to the partner country ' s commitment to reforms and its progress in implementing these reforms . such differentiation shall reflect the level of ambition of the country ' s partnership with the union , its progress in building deep and sustainable democracy , its progress in implementing agreed reform objectives , the country ' s needs and capacities , and the potential impact of union support . ### union support provided under this regulation to each partner country shall be differentiated in form and amounts according to the partner country ' s commitment to reforms and its progress in implementing these reforms . this approach implies therefore that , without a clear commitment from the partner country in a sector aimed at building deep and sustainable democracy , it shall be decided not to provide any union support in this area of reform in spite of supporting a project which does not comply with the spirit of the new enp objectives .


### ' lifelong learning ' means all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences within a personal , civic , social and / or employment - related perspective , including the provision of counselling and guidance services ; ### ' lifelong learning ' means all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences or participation in society within a personal , civic , cultural , social and / or employment - related perspective , including the provision of counselling and guidance services ;


### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships , apprenticeships , volunteering , non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language , as well as follow - up activities . learning mobility also covers youth activities , volunteering , non - formal and informal learning and professional development activities involving youth workers ;


### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of capacity - building for stakeholders as well as policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ;


### ‘ staff’ means persons who , either on a professional or voluntary basis , are involved in education , training or youth non - formal learning . it may include teachers , trainers , school leaders , youth workers and non - educational staff ; ### ' staff ' means persons who are involved in education , training or youth formal and non - formal learning . it may include teachers , trainers , facilitators , volunteers , school leaders , youth workers and non - educational staff ;


### ‘ youth worker’ means a professional or a volunteer involved in non - formal learning ; ### ' youth worker ' means a person involved in non - formal , formal or informal learning ;


### ‘ vocational training’ means any form of initial vocational education or training , including technical and vocational teaching and apprenticeships , which contributes to the achievement of a vocational qualification recognised by the competent authorities in the member state in which it is obtained , as well as continuing vocational education or training undertaken by a person during his or her working life ; ### ' vocational training ' means any form of vocational education or training including technical and vocational teaching and apprenticeships , which contributes to the achievement of a qualification recognised by the competent authorities in the member state as well as continuing vocational education or training undertaken by a person during his or her working life ;


### their contribution to the effective use of union tools for recognition of qualifications and transparency . ### their contribution to the effective use of union tools for recognition of qualifications and transparency and core european union values in particular based on article 9 tfeu and the charter of fundamental rights .


### support for policy reform ### support for policy reform and capacity building


### the policy dialogue with relevant european stakeholders in the area of education , training and youth ; ### the policy dialogue with and between relevant european stakeholders in the area of education , training and youth ;


### – [ 4% ] of this amount is allocated to support for policy reform . ### – [ 4% ] of this amount is allocated to support for policy reform and capacity - building .


### the financial allocation for the programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives ; in particular , studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it focusing on information processing and exchange , together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the programme . ### the financial allocation for the programme may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives as well as respect for the partnership principle ; in particular , studies , meetings of experts and stakeholders , information and communication actions , expenses linked to it focusing on information processing and exchange , together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of the programme .


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of underrepresented or disadvantaged persons as well as of people with special needs and / or difficulties for educational , social , ethnic ; gender , physical , mental psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons .


### in order to guarantee the opening up to competition of procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors , provisions should be drawn up coordinating procurement procedures in respect of contracts above a certain value . such coordination is needed to ensure the effect of the principles of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and in particular the free movement of goods , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services as well as the principles deriving therefrom , such as equal treatment , non - discrimination , mutual recognition , proportionality and transparency . in view of the nature of the sectors affected by such coordination , the latter should , while safeguarding the application of those principles , establish a framework for sound commercial practice and should allow maximum flexibility . ### in order to guarantee the opening up to competition of procurement by entities operating in the water , energy , transport and postal services sectors , provisions should be drawn up coordinating procurement procedures in respect of contracts above a certain value . such coordination is needed to ensure the effect of the principles of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and in particular the free movement of goods , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services as well as the principles deriving therefrom , such as equal treatment , non - discrimination , mutual recognition , proportionality and transparency . in view of the nature of the sectors affected by such coordination , the latter should , while safeguarding the application of those principles , establish a framework for sound commercial practice and should allow maximum flexibility . public procurement rules have to respect the distribution of competences as enshrined in article 14 tfeu and the protocol no 26 thereof . the application of those rules should not interfere with the freedom of public authorities to decide how they carry out their public service tasks .


### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , also where contracting entities require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs . as a result , contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria either ‘ the most economically advantageous tender’ or ‘ the lowest cost’ , taking into account that in the latter case they are free to set adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions . ### contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency , non - discrimination and equal treatment . those criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition , while ensuring that entities may require high - quality works , supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs as long as they are linked to the subject matter of the contract .


### it is established for or has the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest , not having an industrial or commercial character ; for that purpose , a body which operates in normal market conditions , aims to make a profit , and bears the losses resulting from the exercise of its activity does not have the purpose of meeting needs in the general interest , not having an industrial or commercial character ; ### it is established for or has the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest , not having an industrial or commercial character ;


### at least 90 % of the activities of that legal person are carried out for the controlling contracting authority or for other legal persons controlled by that contracting authority ; ### at least 80 % of the activities of that legal person , subject to the contract , are carried out for the controlling contracting authority or for other legal persons controlled by that contracting authority ;


### member states may reserve the right to participate in procurement procedures to sheltered workshops and economic operators whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged workers or provide for such contracts to be performed in the context of sheltered employment programmes , provided that more than 30% of the employees of those workshops , economic operators or programmes are disabled or disadvantaged workers . ### member states may reserve the right to participate in procurement procedures to sheltered workshops and economic operators whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged workers or provide for such contracts to be performed in the context of sheltered employment programmes , provided that more than 30% of the employees of those workshops , economic operators or programmes are disabled and / or disadvantaged persons . ' disadvantaged persons ' includes amongst others : the unemployed , people experiencing particular difficulty in achieving integration , people at risk of exclusion , members of vulnerable groups and members of disadvantaged minorities .


### the term of a framework agreement shall not exceed four years , save in exceptional cases duly justified , in particular by the subject of the framework agreement . ### the term of a framework agreement shall not exceed six years , save in exceptional cases duly justified , in particular by the subject of the framework agreement . the term of a framework agreement regarding the maintenance is based on the life cycle of the work or supply .


### contracting entities may use electronic auctions in which new prices , revised downwards , and / or new values concerning certain elements of tenders are presented . ### only for standardised services and supplies contracting entities may use electronic auctions in which new prices , revised downwards , and / or new values concerning certain elements of tenders are presented .


### contracting entities may decide not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the best tender where they have established that the tender does not comply , at least in an equivalent manner , with obligations established by union legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or of the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xiv . ### contracting entities may decide not to award a contract to the tenderer submitting the best tender where they have established that the tender does not comply , with obligations established by union or national legislation in the field of social and labour law or environmental law or collective agreements which apply in the place where the work , service or supply is performed or by the international social and environmental law provisions listed in annex xiv and provided they are linked to the subject matter of the contract .


### member states shall ensure that contracting entities may take into account the need to ensure quality , continuity , accessibility , availability and comprehensiveness of the services , the specific needs of different categories of users , the involvement and empowerment of users and innovation . member states may also provide that the choice of the service provider shall not be made solely on the basis of the price for the provision of the service . ### member states shall ensure that contracting entities may take into account the need to ensure quality , continuity , accessibility , availability and comprehensiveness of the services , the specific needs of different categories of users , the involvement and empowerment of users and innovation .


### arrangements for the implementation and use of the csf funds , and in particular the financial and administrative resources required for the implementation of the csf funds , in relation to the reporting , evaluation , management and control shall take into account the principle of proportionality having regard to the level of support allocated . ### arrangements for the implementation and use of the csf funds , and in particular the financial and administrative resources required for the implementation of the csf funds , in relation to the reporting , evaluation , management and control shall take into account the principle of proportionality having regard to the level of support allocated and the size and structure of the beneficiary .


### the member states and the commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements , resource efficiency , climate change mitigation and adaptation , disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of partnership contracts and programmes . member states shall provide information on the support for climate change objectives using the methodology adopted by the commission . the commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act . the implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 143 . ### the member states and the commission shall , based on existing environmental legislation , ensure that environmental protection requirements , resource efficiency , biodiversity and ecosystem protection , climate change mitigation and adaptation , ecosystem - based disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of partnership contracts and included as objectives in the programmes . sustainability shall also be ensured in terms of maintaining and creating employment . member states shall provide information on the support for climate change and biodiversity objectives using the methodology adopted by the commission . the commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act . the implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 143 .


### supporting the shift towards a low - carbon economy in all sectors ; ### supporting the shift towards a low - carbon economy based on energy saving , efficiency and the use of renewable resources in all sectors ;


### protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency ; ### protecting the environment and biodiversity of ecosystems and promoting resource efficiency ;


### the indicative allocation of support by the union by thematic objective at national level for each of the csf funds , as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for climate change objectives ; ### the indicative allocation of support by the union by thematic objective at national level for each of the csf funds , as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for climate change and biodiversity objectives ;


### the actions taken to involve the partners and their role in the preparation of the partnership contract and the progress report as defined in article 46 of this regulation ; ### the actions taken to implement a multi - level governance approach and to involve the partners and their role in the preparation of the partnership contract and the progress report as defined in article 46 of this regulation and in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the programmes , as laid down in the european code of conduct referred to in article 3 ;


### each programme , except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme , shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives . ### each programme , except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme , shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change and biodiversity objectives , including objectives relating to natura 2000 .


### requests for amendment of programmes submitted by a member state shall be duly substantiated and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the programme on achieving the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and the specific objectives defined in the programme , taking account of the common strategic framework and the partnership contract . they shall be accompanied by the revised programme and , where appropriate , a revised partnership contract . ### requests for amendment of programmes submitted by a member state shall be duly substantiated and shall in particular set out the expected impact of the changes to the programme on achieving the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive development and the specific objectives defined in the programme , taking account of the common strategic framework and the partnership contract . they shall be accompanied by the revised programme and , where appropriate , a revised partnership contract .


### the selection and approval of all local development strategies shall be completed by 31 december 2015 at the latest . ### deadlines for the selection and approval of local development strategies shall be : 31 december 2015 for the renewal of existing strategies , and 31 december 2016 for new strategies .


### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . the common fisheries policy has to date failed in these aims and it has therefore been necessary for the union to have a major re - evaluation of fisheries management .


### the objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi - annual approach to fisheries management , establishing as a priority multi - annual plans reflecting the specificities of different fisheries . ### the objective of sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources is more effectively achieved through a multi - annual approach to fisheries management , establishing as a priority multi - annual plans reflecting the biological specificities of different species and the special characteristics of each fishery . in order to develop the management plans , it is essential first of all to compile an atlas of existing fisheries that identifies these and existing fishing areas ; an inventory then needs to be drawn up of existing management systems and the last step is to define the specific management units in order to produce final management plans .


### in view of the precarious economic state of the fishing industry and the dependence of certain coastal communities on fishing activities , it is necessary to ensure the relative stability of fishing activities by allocating fishing opportunities among member states , based on a predictable share of stocks for each member state . ### in view of the precarious economic state of the fishing industry and the dependence of certain coastal communities on fishing activities , and the fact that the principle of relative stability has caused a significant discrepancy between the quotas allocated to the member states and the actual needs and uses of their fleets , making it inappropriate for the allocation of fisheries at present , and thus provides no guarantee that fishing rights still belong to the corresponding coastal communities , it is necessary to abolish the principle of relative stability since it has lost its original meaning and should not prevail over the provisions of the treaties , in order to avoid harming member states that are discriminated against by the application of this principle .


### the commission should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat , requiring immediate action , to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities . ### the commission should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat , requiring immediate action , to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from overfishing activities , the impact of certain urban projects on the marine environment , and pollution and climate effects . should fishing activity be suspended or abandoned as a result of any of these temporary measures , social plans should be in place to compensate operators or encourage them to continue , as a priority measure , across the whole production process in the fishing sector .


### the commission should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat , requiring immediate action , to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities . ### the commission should be able to adopt temporary measures in the event of a serious threat , requiring immediate action , to the conservation of marine biological resources or to the marine ecosystem resulting from fishing activities . these measures should be established within defined timescales and should be operational for a fixed period of time .


### data collection should include data which facilitate the economic assessment of undertakings active in the fisheries sector , in aquaculture and in the processing of fisheries and aquaculture products and of employment trends in these industries . ### data collection should include data which facilitate the economic assessment of undertakings active in the fisheries sector , in aquaculture and in the processing of fisheries and aquaculture products and of employment trends in these industries , and data on the impact on fishing communities .


### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection . ### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries regarding data collection .


### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific - data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union program . member states should also cooperate with each other to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection . ### member states should manage and make available to end - users of scientific data the collected data , on the basis of a multi - annual union programme . member states should also cooperate with each other on every tier of decision - taking and legislative power to coordinate data collection activities . where relevant , member states should also cooperate with third countries within the same sea basin regarding data collection .


### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . ### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources while respecting the principle in the unclos of surplus . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures .


### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . ### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high - quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures , as well as co - development , pursued jointly with third countries , and the economic viability of the european fleet .


### aquaculture should contribute to the preservation of the food production potential on a sustainable basis throughout the union so as to guarantee long - term food security for european citizens and to contribute to the growing world aquatic food demand . ### provided that the type of aquaculture promoted is sustainable or extensive , aquaculture can contribute to the preservation of the food production potential throughout the union so as to guarantee long - term food security for european citizens and to contribute to the growing world aquatic food demand .


### there is a need to strengthen the competitiveness of the union fishery and aquaculture sector , and a call for simplification in support of better management of production and marketing activities of the sector ; the common market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products should ensure a level - playing field for all fishing and aquaculture products marketed in the union , should enable consumers to make better informed choices and support responsible consumption , and should improve the economic knowledge and understanding of the union markets along the supply chain . ### there is a need to strengthen the competitiveness of the union fishery and aquaculture sector , and a call for simplification in support of better management of production and marketing activities of the sector ; the common market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products should ensure a level playing field for all fishing and aquaculture products marketed in the union , should enable consumers to make better informed choices based on traceability and support responsible consumption , and should improve the economic knowledge and understanding of the union markets along the supply chain .


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### to this end , the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , with high probability and by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield .


### for the purpose of achieving the general objectives set out in article 2 , the common fisheries policy shall in particular : ### for the purpose of achieving the general objectives set out in article 2 , the common fisheries policy shall also :


### establishment of measures in accordance with the best available scientific advice ; ### establishment of measures that follow the best available scientific advice , consistent with the precautionary approach ;


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum average catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely , for a given selectivity ;


### – ‘ catch limit’ means a quantitative limit on landings of a fish stock or group of fish stocks over a given period ; ### – ‘ catch limit’ means a quantitative limit on catches of a fish stock or group of fish stocks subject to an obligation to land , over a given period , and a quantitative limit on landings of a fish stock or group of fish stocks over a given period for which an obligation to land does not exist ;


### – ‘ fishing capacity’ means a vessel ' s tonnage in gt and its power in kw as defined in articles 4 and 5 of council regulation no 2930 / 8635 ; ### – ' fishing capacity ' means a vessel ' s tonnage in gt , its power in kw and its gear type as defined respectively in articles 4 and 5 and annex xi of council regulation no 2930 / 86 , the amount of gear deployed and any other parameter that affects its ability to catch fish ;


### adopting measures for the purpose of adapting the number of fishing vessels and / or types of fishing vessels to available fishing opportunities ; ### adopting measures for the purpose of adapting the number of fishing vessels and / or types of fishing vessels and / or the amount and type of gear deployed to available fishing opportunities ;


### multiannual plans ### multiannual management plans


### types of measures ### conservation measures


### multiannual plans providing for conservation measures to maintain or restore fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield shall be established as a priority . ### multiannual management plans providing for levels of fishing mortality and other conservation measures to maintain or restore fish stocks above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield shall be established as a priority . plans for all regulated stocks and fisheries shall be adopted within three years of the entry into force of the present regulation .


### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that multiannual plan , which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . ### in a multiannual plan established pursuant to articles 9 , 10 and 11 member states may be authorised to adopt measures , in accordance with that multiannual plan , which specify the conservation measures applicable to vessels flying their flag in relation to stocks in union waters for which they have been allocated fishing opportunities . the measures established in the multiannual plans must be approved without the objection of any of the member states directly affected by the conservation measures .


### are compatible with the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 ; ### are compatible with the objectives set out in articles 2 and 3 and the principles of good governance set out in article 4 ;


### are compatible with the scope and objectives of the multiannual plan ; ### are compatible with the scope and objectives of the union conservation measure ;


### not to meet the objectives set out in such a technical measures framework effectively . ### do not meet the objectives set out in such a technical measures framework effectively . the commission shall notify the member state of their opinion as regards the measures , giving reasons for why they consider that the measures are not compatible with or do not meet the objectives set out in the technical measures framework .


### the commission shall set up a union fishing fleet register containing the information that it receives pursuant paragraph 2 . ### the commission shall set up a union fishing fleet register containing the information that it receives pursuant paragraph 2 . the fleet register shall be clearly divided into sub - sections for each member state .


### the socio - economic performance of the fisheries , aquaculture and processing sectors within and outside union waters . ### the socio - economic performance of the fisheries , extensive and intensive aquaculture and processing sectors within and outside union waters .


### the union shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . ### the union , assisted by the european fisheries control agency , shall cooperate with third countries and international organisations dealing with fisheries , including rfmos , to strengthen compliance with measures adopted by such international organisations . member states shall ensure compliance of their operators with the measures referred to in the previous paragraph . in cases of non - compliance , council regulation 1005 / 2008 shall apply .


### establish the governance framework , including the development and maintenance of the necessary scientific and research institutions , monitoring , control and surveillance capability and other capacity building items pertaining to the development of a sustainable fisheries policy driven by the third country . such financial assistance shall be conditioned upon the achievement of specific results . ### establish the governance framework , including the development and maintenance of the necessary scientific and research institutions , monitoring , control and surveillance capability , transparency , participation and accountability mechanisms and other capacity building items pertaining to the development of a sustainable fisheries policy driven by the third country . such financial assistance shall be conditioned upon the achievement of specific results and shall be complementary to and consistent with the development projects and programmes implemented in the third country in question .


### aquaculture ### sustainable aquaculture


### with a view to promoting sustainability and contributing to food security , growth and employment , non - binding union strategic guidelines on common priorities and targets for the development of aquaculture activities shall be established by the commission by 2013 . such strategic guidelines shall take account of the relative starting positions and different circumstances throughout the union , shall form the basis for multiannual national strategic plans and shall aim at : ### with a view to conserving the marine environment , promoting environmental sustainability and contributing to food security and employment , union strategic guidelines on common priorities , conditions and targets for the development of aquaculture activities shall be established by the commission by 2013 . such strategic guidelines shall take account of the relative starting positions and different circumstances throughout the union , shall form the basis for multiannual national strategic plans and shall aim at :


### indicators for environmental , economic and social sustainability ; ### given the lack of indicators , draw up indicators for environmental , economic and social sustainability ;


### the development of a culture of compliance among operators ; ### the development of a culture of co - responsibility and compliance among operators ;


### submit recommendations and suggestions on matters relating to fisheries management and aquaculture to the commission or to the member state concerned ; ### submit recommendations and proposals on matters relating to fisheries management and aquaculture , as well as aspects of fisheries conservation and socio - economic issues to the commission or to the member state concerned .


### the implementation phase shall last for a minimum of five years . during the implementation phase at least three calls for proposals shall be published with a view to funding projects which address the objectives of the bonus - 169 . these calls shall be targeted at multi - partner and trans - national projects , and include research , technological development , training and dissemination activities . projects shall be selected according to the principles of equal treatment , transparency , independent evaluation , co - financing , no - profit , financing not cumulated with other community sources , as well as the principle of non - retroactivity . ### the implementation phase shall last for a minimum of five years . during the implementation phase at least three calls for proposals shall be published with a view to funding projects which address the objectives of the bonus - 169 . these calls shall be targeted at multi - partner and trans - national projects , and include research , technological development , training and dissemination activities . projects shall be selected according to the principles of equal treatment , transparency , independent evaluation , co - financing , no - profit , financing not cumulated with other community sources , as well as the principle of non - retroactivity . the grant and payment of financing to participants in bonus - 169 shall comply with common rules in line with the seventh framework programme .


### the strategic research agenda shall be developed and agreed upon in consultation among participating states , a broad range of stakeholders and the commission . it shall be the basis for a policy - driven programme . it shall broaden the research focus to embody , in addition to the marine ecosystem , a basin approach that addresses the key issues affecting the quality and productivity of the baltic sea region ecosystems . ### the strategic research agenda shall be developed and agreed upon in consultation among participating states , a broad range of stakeholders and the commission . it shall be the basis for a policy - driven programme . it shall broaden the research focus to embody , in addition to the marine ecosystem , a basin approach that addresses the key issues affecting the quality and productivity of the baltic sea region ecosystems . it shall include an estimate of the economic cost of environmental damages and the loss of biodiversity in the region .


### decision 2001 / 76 / ec should therefore be repealed and replaced by this decision with the consolidated and revised text of the arrangement attached thereto as an annex , and decision 2001 / 77 / ec should be repealed . ### decision 2001 / 76 / ec should therefore be repealed and replaced by this decision with the consolidated and revised text of the arrangement attached thereto as annex 1 , and decision 2001 / 77 / ec should be repealed .


### the guidelines contained in the arrangement on guidelines for officially supported export credits shall apply in the community . ### the guidelines contained in the arrangement on guidelines for officially supported export credits shall apply in the union .


### data shall be stored in a central database and made available to competent authorities , aircraft operators , air navigation service providers and airport operators for operational purposes . ### data shall be stored in a central database and made available to competent authorities , aircraft operators , air navigation service providers , airport operators for operational purposes and to the public in an easily accessible format .


### in addition to the regional ceilings , the optional mandate of eur 2 000 000 000 should be activated and allocated as an envelope to support eib financing operations in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation across the regions covered by the mandate . the eib could contribute with its expertise and resources , in close cooperation with the commission , to support public authorities as well as the private sector to address the challenge of climate change and to make the best possible use of available financing . for mitigation and adaptation projects , the resources of the eib should be complemented where possible with concessional funds available under the eu budget , through the efficient and consistent blending of grants and loans for climate change financing in the context of eu external assistance . ### in addition to the regional ceilings , the optional mandate of eur 2 000 000 000 should be activated and allocated as an envelope to support eib financing operations in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation in countries and across countries covered by the mandate in implementing their climate commitment part of the unfccc process . the eib could contribute with its expertise and resources , in close cooperation with the commission , to support public authorities as well as the private sector to address the challenge of climate change and to make the best possible use of available financing . for mitigation and adaptation projects , the resources of the eib should be complemented where possible with concessional funds available under the eu budget , through the efficient and consistent blending of grants and loans for climate change financing in the context of eu external assistance . the optional mandate will not be counted as a contribution of the eu or its member states to the fast - start funds agreed to at the unfccc cop in copenhagen in december 2009 .


### in addition to the ex - ante assessment of development - related aspects , the eib should strengthen its monitoring during project implementation , inter alia , on the development impact of the project . ### in addition to the ex - ante assessment of development - related aspects , the eib should carry out a thorough monitoring during project implementation , inter alia , on the development , environmental and human rights impact of the project . the monitoring shall include the performance of financial intermediaries . the results of monitoring should be regularly disclosed to the public .


### credit institutions , investment firms , insurance and reinsurance undertakings , institutions for occupational retirement provisions , management and investment companies , alternative investment fund managers and central counterparties as defined in regulation no xx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council of xx xxx 201x on otc derivatives , central counterparties and trade repositories shall make their own credit risk assessment and shall not solely or mechanistically rely on credit ratings for assessing the creditworthiness of an entity or financial instrument . competent authorities in charge of supervising these undertakings shall closely check the adequacy of undertakings credit assessment processes . ### credit institutions , investment firms , insurance and reinsurance undertakings , institutions for occupational retirement provisions , management and investment companies , alternative investment fund managers and central counterparties as defined in regulation no xx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council of xx xxx 201x on otc derivatives , central counterparties and trade repositories shall make their own credit risk assessment and shall neither solely nor mechanistically rely on credit ratings for assessing the creditworthiness of an entity or financial instrument . an external credit rating shall only be used if the undertakings referred to in the first paragraph have a balance sheet of less than 2 , 5 billion euro and demonstrated that they are unable to assess the credit risk by other means or where they can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the competent authority that the burden of an internal assessment is not justified by the materiality of the current and expected future exposure resulting from the assets concerned . competent authorities in charge of supervising these undertakings shall closely monitor the adequacy of undertakings credit assessment processes and ensure that they agree neither to contractual rules that result in the automatic sale of assets in the event of a downgrade of the creditworthiness by an external credit rating agency , nor to a rule requiring the use of a specific credit rating agency .


### a credit rating agency shall adopt , implement and enforce adequate measures to ensure that the credit ratings and the rating outlooks it issues are based on a thorough analysis of all the information that is available to it and that is relevant to its analysis according to the applicable rating methodologies . it shall adopt all necessary measures so that the information it uses in assigning credit ratings and rating outlooks is of sufficient quality and from reliable sources . ### a credit rating agency shall adopt , implement and enforce adequate measures to ensure that the credit ratings and the rating outlooks it issues are based on a thorough analysis of all the information concerning all types of financial risks , including environmental risks , that is available to it and that is relevant to its analysis according to the applicable rating methodologies . it shall adopt all necessary measures so that the information it uses in assigning credit ratings and rating outlooks is of sufficient quality and from reliable sources .


### information on structured finance instruments ### information on finance instruments


### the issuer , the originator and the sponsor of a structured finance instrument established in the union shall disclose to the public , in accordance with paragraph 4 , information on the credit quality and performance of the individual underlying assets of the structured finance instrument , the structure of the securitization transaction , the cash flows and any collateral supporting a securitisation exposure as well as any information that is necessary to conduct comprehensive and well informed stress tests on the cash flows and collateral values supporting the underlying exposures . ### the issuer , the originator and the sponsor of a finance instrument established in the union shall disclose to the public , in accordance with paragraph 4 , all information on the credit quality and , in so far as available , the performance of the finance instruments . as regards structured finance instruments , all information on the credit quality and performance of the individual underlying assets of the structured finance instrument , the structure of the securitization transaction , the cash flows and any collateral supporting a securitisation exposure as well as any information that is necessary to conduct comprehensive and well informed stress tests on the cash flows and collateral values supporting the underlying exposures shall be disclosed to the public .


### where an issuer or a related third party intends to solicit a credit rating of a structured finance instrument , it shall mandate at least two credit rating agencies . each credit rating agency shall provide its own independent credit rating . ### where an issuer or a related third party intends to solicit a credit rating of a structured finance instrument , it shall refer the decision mandating at least two credit rating agencies to a joint committee with equal representation of issuers and investors . each credit rating agency shall provide its own independent credit rating .


### a credit rating agency shall disclose any credit rating or rating outlook , as well as any decision to discontinue a credit rating , on a non - selective basis and in a timely manner . in the event of a decision to discontinue a credit rating , the information disclosed shall include full reasons for the decision . ### a credit rating agency shall disclose any solicited credit rating or rating outlook , as well as any decision to discontinue a credit rating , on a non - selective basis and in a timely manner . in the event of a decision to discontinue a credit rating , the information disclosed shall include full reasons for the decision .


### when announcing a credit rating or a rating outlook , a credit rating agency shall explain in its press releases or reports the key elements underlying the credit rating or the rating outlook . ### when announcing a credit rating or a rating outlook , a credit rating agency shall explain in its press releases and explanatory statement the key elements underlying the credit rating or the rating outlook


### article 20 of the treaty provides for citizenship of the union as additional to national citizenship of the respective member states , stipulating that every person holding the nationality of a member state shall be a citizen of the union . the second paragraph of article 20 specifies that citizens of the union shall enjoy the rights and be subject to the duties provided for in the treaties , and that they shall have , inter alia , the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states . the right of union citizens to free movement and residence is further enshrined in article 21 of the treaty . ### article 20 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union provides for citizenship of the union as additional to national citizenship of the respective member states , stipulating that every person holding the nationality of a member state shall be a citizen of the union . the second paragraph of article 20 specifies that citizens of the union shall enjoy the rights and be subject to the duties provided for in the treaties , and that they shall have the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states , the right to vote and to stand as candidates in elections to the european parliament and in municipal elections in their member state of residence , under the same conditions as nationals of that state , the right to enjoy , in the territory of a third country in which the member state of which they are nationals is not represented , the protection of the diplomatic and consular authorities of any member state on the same conditions as the nationals of that state , and the right to petition the european parliament , to apply to the european ombudsman , and to address the institutions and advisory bodies of the union in any of the treaty languages and to obtain a reply in the same language . the rights arising from citizenship of the union are further enshrined in articles 21 , 22 , 23 and 24 tfeu .


### the entry into force of the lisbon treaty strengthened the status of union citizenship and complemented the rights attached to it , including by introducing a new right , the citizens ' initiative , which enables one million citizens , from a significant number of member states , to ask the commission to present a proposal in any of the eu ' s areas of responsibility . ### the entry into force of the lisbon treaty strengthened the status of union citizenship and complemented the rights attached to it , in particular by introducing new rights , including the citizens ' initiative , which enables one million citizens , from a significant number of member states , to ask the commission to present a proposal in any of the eu ' s areas of responsibility . pursuant to regulation no°211 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 on the citizens ' initiative1 , the citizens ' initiative will apply from 1 april 2012 . ________________ 1 oj l 65 , 11 . 3 . 2011 , p . 1 .


### accordingly , the stockholm programme puts the citizen at the heart of european policies in the field of freedom , security and justice . it focuses its actions on ‘ building a citizen’s europe’ , including by ensuring the full exercise of the citizens ' right to free movement . ### accordingly , the stockholm programme puts the citizen at the heart of european policies in the field of freedom , security and justice . it focuses its actions on ‘ building a citizen’s europe’ .


### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of european industries . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists . facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth . ### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of european industries . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers , residents , students and tourists . facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth .


### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ' dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens ' rights ' , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . ### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ' dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens ' rights ' , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . in order to increase awareness , such dissemination of information should be effected in all union languages and should be addressed and accessible to all citizens , including by using digital communication tools and social networks .