### article 5 disclosure of evidence member states shall ensure that , where a claimant has presented reasonably available facts and evidence showing plausible grounds for suspecting that he , or those he represents , has suffered harm caused by the defendant ' s infringement of competition law , national courts can order the defendant or a third party to disclose evidence , regardless of whether or not this evidence is also included in the file of a competition authority , subject to the conditions set out in this chapter . member states shall ensure that courts are also able to order the claimant or a third party to disclose evidence on request of the defendant . this provision is without prejudice to the rights and obligations of national courts under council regulation no 1206 / 2001 . 2 . member states shall ensure that national courts order the disclosure of evidence referred to in paragraph 1 where the party requesting disclosure has shown that evidence in the control of the other party or a third party is relevant in terms of substantiating his claim or defence ; and specified either pieces of this evidence or categories of this evidence defined as precisely and narrowly as he can on the basis of reasonably available facts . 3 . member states shall ensure that national courts limit disclosure of evidence to that which is proportionate . in determining whether any disclosure requested by a party is proportionate , national courts shall consider the legitimate interests of all parties and third parties concerned . they shall , in particular , consider : the likelihood that the alleged infringement of competition law occurred ; the scope and cost of disclosure , especially for any third parties concerned ; whether the evidence to be disclosed contains confidential information , especially concerning any third parties , and the arrangements for protecting such confidential information ; and in cases where the infringement is being or has been investigated by a competition authority , whether the request has been formulated specifically with regard to the nature , object or content of such documents rather than by a non - specific request concerning documents submitted to a competition authority or held in the file of such competition authority . 4 . member states shall ensure that national courts have at their disposal effective measures to protect confidential information from improper use to the greatest extent possible whilst also ensuring that relevant evidence containing such information is available in the action for damages . 5 . member states shall take the necessary measures to give full effect to legal privileges and other rights not to be compelled to disclose evidence . 6 . member states shall ensure that , to the extent that their courts have powers to order disclosure without hearing the person from whom disclosure is sought , no penalty for non - compliance with such an order may be imposed until the addressee of such an order has been heard by the court . 7 . evidence shall include all types of evidence admissible before the national court seised , in particular documents and all other objects containing information , irrespective of the medium on which the information is stored . 8 . without prejudice to the obligation laid down in paragraph 4 and the limits laid down in article 6 , this article shall not prevent the member states from maintaining or introducing rules which would lead to wider disclosure of evidence . ### article 5 disclosure of evidence member states shall ensure that in a proceeding relating to an action for damages before a national court in the union upon request of a claimant who has presented a reasoned justification containing available facts and evidence sufficient to support the plausibility of its claim for damages , national courts can order the defendant or a third party to disclose relevant evidence , [ . . . ] subject to the conditions set out in this chapter . member states shall ensure that courts are also able to order the claimant or a third party to disclose evidence upon request of the defendant . this provision is without prejudice to the rights and obligations of national courts under council regulation no 1206 / 2001 . 1a . member states shall ensure that national courts request the disclosure of evidence from the national competition authority where the defendant does not provide the evidence requested . 2 . member states shall ensure that national courts can order the disclosure of specified pieces of evidence or categories thereof , circumscribed as precisely and as narrowly as possible on the basis of reasonably available facts in the reasoned justification , which are in control of the other party or a third party and are necessary for the purpose of estimating the harm caused , pursuant to article 2 of this directive . 3 . member states shall ensure that national courts limit disclosure of evidence to that which is proportionate and which relates to an action for damages in the union . in determining whether any disclosure requested by a party is proportionate , national courts shall consider the public interests involved and the legitimate interests of all private parties and third parties concerned . they shall , in particular , consider : the likelihood that the alleged infringement of competition law occurred ; the need to safeguard the effectiveness of the public enforcement of competition law ; the scope and cost of disclosure , especially for any third parties concerned , also to prevent fishing expeditions ; whether the evidence to be disclosed contains confidential information , especially concerning any third parties , and the arrangements for protecting such confidential information ; and in cases where the infringement is being or has been investigated by a competition authority , whether the request has been formulated specifically with regard to the nature , object or content of such documents [ . . . ] submitted to a competition authority or held in the file of such competition authority . 4 . member states shall ensure that national courts have the power to order disclosure of evidence containing confidential information when they consider it relevant for the action for damages . member states shall ensure that , when ordering disclosure of such information , national courts have at their disposal effective measures to protect such information . 5 . member states shall ensure that national courts give full effect to applicable legal professional privileges under national or union law when ordering the disclosure of evidence . the interest that undertakings have to avoid actions for damages following an infringement shall not constitute a commercial interest worthy of protection . 5a . member states shall ensure that interested parties in possession of a document requested for disclosure are heard before a national court orders disclosure under this article regarding information derived from the specified documents . 6 . member states shall ensure that , to the extent that their courts have powers to order disclosure without hearing the person from whom disclosure is sought , no penalty for non - compliance with such an order may be imposed until the addressee of such an order has been provided with the possibility to be heard by the national court 7 . evidence shall include all types of evidence admissible before the national court seized , in particular documents and all other objects containing information , irrespective of the medium on which the information is stored . 8 . without prejudice to the obligation laid down in paragraph 4 and the limits laid down in article 6 , this article shall not prevent member states from maintaining or introducing rules which would lead to wider disclosure of evidence .


### a qualified trust service provider shall be liable for any direct damage caused to any natural or legal person due to failure to meet the requirements laid down in this regulation , in particular in article 19 , unless the qualified trust service provider can prove that he has not acted negligently . ### a qualified trust service provider shall be liable for any damage caused to any natural or legal person due to failure to meet the requirements laid down in this regulation , in particular in article 19 , unless the qualified trust service provider can prove that he has acted with due diligence .


### as part of multilateral surveillance in accordance with article 121 of the treaty , the council shall monitor the implementation of stability programmes , on the basis of information provided by participating member states and of assessments by the commission and the economic and financial committee , in particular with a view to identifying actual or expected significant divergences of the budgetary position from the medium - term budgetary objective , or from the appropriate adjustment path towards it ensuing from deviations from prudent fiscal - policy making . ### as part of multilateral surveillance in accordance with article 121 of the treaty , the council shall monitor the implementation of stability programmes , on the basis of information provided by participating member states and of assessments by the commission , the economic and financial committee , the employment committee and the social protection committee , in particular with a view to identifying actual or expected significant divergences of the budgetary position from the medium - term budgetary objective , or from the appropriate adjustment path towards it .


### based on assessments by the commission and the economic and financial committee , the council shall , within the framework of multilateral surveillance under article 121 of the treaty , examine the medium - term budgetary objectives presented by the member states concerned , assess whether the economic assumptions on which the programme is based are plausible , whether the adjustment path towards the medium - term budgetary objective is appropriate and whether the measures being taken or proposed to respect that adjustment path are sufficient to achieve the medium - term budgetary objective over the cycle . ### based on assessments by the commission , the economic and financial committee the employment committee and the social protection committee , the council shall , within the framework of multilateral surveillance under article 121 tfeu and of the examination of the implementation of the employment policies in accordance with article 148 tfeu , examine the medium - term budgetary objectives and the expected path of the general debt ratio as presented by the member states concerned in their stability programmes , assess whether the economic assumptions on which the programme is based are plausible , whether the adjustment path towards the medium - term budgetary objective is appropriate and whether the measures being taken or proposed to respect that adjustment path are sufficient to achieve the medium - term budgetary objective over the cycle .


### the deviation shall not be considered if the member state concerned has significantly overachieved the medium - term budgetary objective , taking into account the presence of excessive macroeconomic imbalances , and the budgetary plans laid out in the stability programme do not jeopardise this objective over the programme period . ### the deviation shall not be considered if the member state concerned has overachieved the medium - term budgetary objective , or if credits obtained in conformity with the point system defined in article 10a are available and taking into account the presence of excessive macroeconomic imbalances , and the budgetary plans laid out in the stability programme do not jeopardise this objective over the programme period .


### the council shall furthermore examine whether the contents of the stability programme facilitate the achievement of sustained convergence within the euro area , closer coordination of economic policies and whether the economic policies of the member state concerned are consistent with the broad guidelines of economic policies of the member states and of the union . ### the council shall furthermore examine whether the contents of the stability programme facilitate the achievement of sustained and real convergence within the euro area , closer coordination of economic policies and whether the economic policies of the member state concerned are consistent with the broad guidelines of economic policies of the member states and of the union .


### the deviation shall not be considered if the member state concerned has significantly overachieved the medium - term budgetary objective , taking into account the presence of excessive macroeconomic imbalances , and the budgetary plans laid out in the stability programme do not jeopardise this objective over the programme period . ### the deviation shall not be considered if the member state concerned has significantly overachieved the medium - term budgetary objective , or if credits obtained in conformity with the point system defined in regulation are available taking into account the presence of excessive macroeconomic imbalances , and the budgetary plans laid out in the stability programme do not jeopardise this objective over the programme period .


### the stability and growth pact is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth underpinned by financial stability and conducive to employment creation . ### the stability and growth pact is based on the objective of sustainable government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth underpinned by financial stability and conducive to employment creation .


### for member states that have not yet reached their medium - term budgetary objective , annual expenditure growth does not exceed a rate below a prudent medium - term rate of gdp growth , unless the excess is matched by discretionary revenue measures . the size of the shortfall of the growth rate of government expenditure compared to a prudent medium - term rate of gdp growth is set in such a way as to ensure an appropriate adjustment towards the medium - term budgetary objective ; ### discretionary increases in excess of that norm on expenditure or discretionary reductions in tax revenues are matched by accompanying other discretionary measures , either on the side of expenditure and / or on the side of tax revenues .


### the council , when assessing the adjustment path toward the medium - term budgetary objective , shall examine if the member state concerned pursues an appropriate annual improvement of its cyclically - adjusted budget balance , net of one - off and other temporary measures , required to meet its medium - term budgetary objective , with 0 . 5% of gdp as a benchmark . for member states with a high level of debt or excessive macroeconomic imbalances or both , the council shall examine whether the annual improvement of the cyclically - adjusted budget balance , net of one - off and other temporary measures is higher than 0 . 5% of gdp . the council shall take into account whether a higher adjustment effort is made in economic good times , whereas the effort may be more limited in economic bad times . ### the council , when assessing the adjustment path toward the medium - term budgetary objective , shall examine if the member state concerned pursues an appropriate annual improvement of its cyclically - adjusted budget balance , net of one - off and other temporary measures , required to meet its medium - term budgetary objective , with 0 . 5% of gdp as a benchmark . for member states with a high level of debt or excessive macroeconomic imbalances or both , the council shall examine whether the annual improvement of the cyclically - adjusted budget balance , net of one - off and other temporary measures is higher than 0 . 5% of gdp after taking into account all relevant factors . the council shall take into account whether a higher adjustment effort is made in economic good times , whereas the effort shall be more limited in economic bad times in conformity with the point system defined in article 10a


### for member states that have not yet reached their medium - term budgetary objective , annual expenditure growth does not exceed a rate below a prudent medium - term rate of gdp growth , unless the excess is matched by discretionary revenue measures . the size of the shortfall of the growth rate of government expenditure compared to a prudent medium - term rate of gdp growth is set in such a way as to ensure an appropriate adjustment towards the medium - term budgetary objective ; ### discretionary increases in excess of that norm on expenditure or discretionary reductions in government revenues are matched by accompanying other discretionary measures , either on the side of expenditure and / or on the side of tax revenues .


### as part of multilateral surveillance in accordance with article 121 of the treaty , the council shall monitor the implementation of convergence programmes , on the basis of information provided by member states with a derogation and of assessments by the commission and the economic and financial committee , in particular with a view to identifying actual or expected significant divergences of the budgetary position from the medium - term budgetary objective , or from the appropriate adjustment path towards it , ensuing from deviations from prudent fiscal - policy making . ### as part of multilateral surveillance in accordance with article 121 of the treaty , the council shall monitor the implementation of convergence programmes , on the basis of information provided by member states with a derogation and of assessments by the commission , the economic and financial committee , and the social protection committee in particular with a view to identifying actual or expected significant divergences of the budgetary position from the medium - term budgetary objective , or from the appropriate adjustment path towards it , ensuing from deviations from sustainable fiscal - policy making .


### prudent fiscal policy - making implies that the growth rate of government expenditure does normally not exceed a prudent medium - term growth rate of gdp , increases in excess of that norm are matched by discretionary increases in government revenues and discretionary revenue reductions are compensated by reductions in expenditure . ### efficient and sustainable fiscal policy - making implies compliance with a set of revenue side and expenditure side rules where growth in structural fiscal revenues excluding windfall , cyclically driven and one off measures should normally not fall behind the medium growth rate of gdp over the business cycle . the growth rate of government expenditure normally does not exceed a medium - term growth rate of gdp over the business cycle , discretionary increases in excess of that norm on expenditure or discretionary reductions in tax revenues are matched by accompanying other discretionary measures , either on the side of expenditure and / or on the side of tax revenues . sustainable fiscal policy making involves taking proper and explicit account as aggravating or mitigating factors within the meaning of regulation no 1467 / 97 of long - term determinants of economic sustainability such as social inclusion , environmental externalities , in particular climate change , as well as the costs related to the internalisation of other negative externalities which represent a burden for future generations .


### on the basis of a report of the commission accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal , the european parliament and the council shall , by …* , re - examine the collection rate of 45 % and the related deadline referred to in paragraph 1 with a view inter alia to possibly setting individual collection rates for one or more categories set out in annex iii , particularly for temperature exchange equipment and for lamps containing mercury . _______ *note to oj : please insert the date - 3 years from the date of entry into force of this directive . ### on the basis of a report of the commission accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal , the european parliament and the council shall , by 31 december 2012 , re - examine the collection rate and the deadlines referred to in paragraph 1 with a view inter alia to setting individual collection rates for one or more categories set out in annex iii , particularly for temperature exchange equipment , lamps , including light bulbs , and small appliances , including small it and telecommunications devices .


### regarding all weee separately collected in accordance with article 5 and sent for treatment in accordance with articles 8 , 9 and 10 , member states shall ensure that producers meet the minimum targets set out in annex v . ### regarding all weee separately collected and sent for treatment in accordance with articles 8 , 9 and 10 , member states shall ensure that producers meet the following minimum targets as from . . . * : for weee falling under categories 1 and 4 of annex iii , – 85 % shall be recovered and – 75 % shall be recycled ; for weee falling under category 2 of annex iii , – 80 % shall be recovered and – 65 % shall be recycled ; for weee falling under category 3 of annex iii , – 75 % shall be recovered and – 50 % shall be recycled ; for weee falling under category 5 of annex iii , – 75 % shall be recovered and – 50 % shall be recycled ; for weee falling under category 6 of annex iii , – 85 % shall be recovered and – 75 % shall be recycled ; for gas discharge lamps , 80% shall be recycled . _______ * the date of entry into force of this directive .


### regarding all weee separately collected in accordance with article 5 and sent for treatment in accordance with articles 8 , 9 and 10 , member states shall ensure that producers meet the minimum targets set out in annex v . ### regarding all weee separately collected and sent for treatment in accordance with articles 8 , 9 and 10 , member states shall ensure that producers meet the following minimum targets as from &#8230 ; * : for weee falling under categories 1 and 4 of annex iii , – 85 % shall be recovered , – 75 % shall be recycled and – 5 % shall be prepared for reuse ; for weee falling under category 2 of annex iii , – 80 % shall be recovered , – 65 % shall be recycled and – 5 % shall be prepared for reuse ; for weee falling under category 3 of annex iii , – 75 % shall be recovered and – 50 % shall be recycled ; for weee falling under category 5 of annex iii , – 75 % shall be recovered , – 50 % shall be recycled and – 5 % shall be prepared for reuse ; for weee falling under category 6 of annex iii , – 85 % shall be recovered , – 75 % shall be recycled and – 5 % shall be prepared for reuse ; for gas discharge lamps , 80 % shall be recycled ; for photovoltaic panels , 80 % shall be recycled . _______ * the date of entry into force of this directive .


### regarding all weee separately collected in accordance with article 5 and sent for treatment in accordance with articles 8 , 9 and 10 , member states shall ensure that producers meet the minimum&#160 ; targets set out in annex v . ### regarding all weee separately collected and sent for treatment in accordance with articles 8 , 9 and 10 , member states shall ensure that producers meet the following minimum targets as from &#8230 ; * : for weee falling under categories 1 and 4 of annex iii , – 85% shall be recovered , – 75% shall be recycled and – 5% shall be prepared for reuse ; for weee falling under category 2 of annex iii , – 80% shall be recovered , – 65% shall be recycled and – 5% shall be prepared for reuse ; for weee falling under category 3 of annex iii , –75% shall be recovered and –50% shall be recycled ; for weee falling under category 5 of annex iii , –75% shall be recovered , –50% shall be recycled and –5% shall be prepared for reuse ; for weee falling under category 6 of annex iii , – 85% shall be recovered , – 75% shall be recycled and – 5% shall be prepared for reuse ; for gas discharge lamps , 80% shall be recycled . _______ * the date of entry into force of this directive .


### it shall apply from 1 january 2014 . ### it shall apply from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 .


### regulation no 1717 / 2006 was adopted with the objective of enabling the union to provide a consistent and integrated response to situations of crisis and emerging crisis , to address specific trans - regional security threats and to enhance crisis preparedness . this regulation aims at introducing a revised instrument , building on the experience of the previous one , in order to increase the efficiency and coherence of the union’s actions in the areas of conflict prevention and crisis response , crisis preparedness and peace - building and in addressing security threats , including climate security . ### regulation no 1717 / 2006 was adopted with the objective of enabling the union to provide a consistent and integrated response to situations of crisis and emerging crisis , to address specific trans - regional security threats and challenges and to enhance crisis preparedness . this regulation establishes a revised instrument , building on the experience of the previous one , in order to increase the efficiency and coherence of the union’s actions in the areas of conflict prevention and crisis response , crisis preparedness , mediation , dialogue , reconciliation and peace - building and in addressing security threats and challenges .


### in the period 2014 to 2020 at least 65 percentage points of the financial envelope shall be allocated to measures falling under article 3 . ### in the period 2014 to 2020 at least 70 percentage points of the financial envelope shall be allocated to measures falling under article 3 , and 15 and 10 percentage points to measures falling under articles 4 and 5 respectively .


### preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters are among the prime objectives of the union’s external action as defined in article 21 of the treaty on european union . crises and conflicts affecting countries world - wide and other factors such as terrorism , organised crime , climate change , cyber security challenges and threats and natural disasters pose a risk to world stability and security . in order to address these issues in an effective and timely manner , specific financial resources and financing instruments are required that can work in a manner complementary to humanitarian aid and long - term cooperation instruments . ### preserving peace , preventing conflicts and strengthening international security are among the prime objectives of the union’s external action as defined in article 21 of the treaty on european union . crises and conflicts affecting countries and regions , and other factors such as terrorism , organised crime , climate change , cyber security challenges and security threats emanating from natural disasters pose a risk to peace and security . in order to address these issues in an effective and timely manner , specific financial resources and financing instruments are required that can work in a manner complementary to humanitarian aid and long - term cooperation instruments .


### thematic strategy papers shall constitute the general basis for the implementation of assistance under article 4 and 5 . thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the union and the partner country or regions concerned , consistent with the overall purpose and scope , objectives , principles and policy of the union . ### thematic strategy papers shall constitute the general basis for the programming of assistance under article 4 and 5 . thematic strategy papers shall provide a framework for cooperation between the union and the partner country or regions concerned , consistent with the overall purpose and scope , objectives , principles and policy of the union . the documents referred to in this article shall be deemed to constitute strategic programming documents within the meaning of article 2 of the common implementing regulation and shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in articles 9 and 10 of this regulation . that procedure shall also apply to substantial reviews which have the effect of modifying significantly the strategy or its programming .


### the commission should examine a citizens ' initiative and set out its conclusions and the actions it envisages to take in response to it , within a period of four months . ### the commission should examine a citizens ' initiative and respond to it in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner and within a time frame corresponding to its handling of legislative initiatives of the european parliament under article 225 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . thus , as a first step , the commission should after three months inform the organisers of a successful initiative of how it intends to act on the initiative . as a second step , citizens should have the assurance that a successful citizens ' initiative will be the subject of an official public hearing at european union level . the commission , as the addressee of an initiative , should ensure that such a hearing takes place and that it will be represented at an appropriate level . the european parliament , through its committee responsible , should always be invited to participate in the organising of such hearings . as a third step , the commission should come forward with its final response to the initiative after one year , either by proposing legislation accordingly or by explaining in a detailed manner its reasons for not acting on the initiative . the commission should also give a thorough explanation in the event that the legislative proposal diverges significantly from the citizens ' initiative .


### required information for registering a proposed citizens’ initiative the following information shall be provided in order to register a proposed citizens’ initiative on the commission ' s register : the title of proposed citizens ' initiative in no more than 100 characters ; 2 . the subject - matter , in no more than 200 characters ; 3 . the description of the objectives of the proposal on which the commission is invited to act , in no more than 500 characters ; 4 . the legal base of the treaties which would allow the commission to act ; 5 . the full name , postal address and e - mail address of the organiser or , in the case of a legal entity or organisation , its legal representative ; 7 . all sources of funding and support for the proposed initiative at the time of registration . organisers may provide more detailed information on the subject , objectives and background to the proposed citizens ' initiative in an annex . they may also , if they wish , submit a draft legislative text . ### required information for a proposed citizens’ initiative the following information shall be provided for the commission ' s register : the title of the proposed citizens ' initiative in no more than 100 characters ; 2 . the subject - matter , in no more than 200 characters ; 3 . the description of the objectives of the proposal on which the commission is invited to act , in no more than 500 characters ; 4 . the treaty provision considered relevant by the organisers for the proposed action ; 5 . the full name , postal address and e - mail address of the organisers and the contact persons ; 6 . all sources of support and funding for the proposed initiative at the time of registration organisers may provide more detailed information on the subject , objectives , and background to the proposed citizens ' initiative in an annex . they may also , if they wish , submit a draft legislative text .


### proposed citizens ' initiatives which can be reasonably regarded as improper because they are abusive or devoid of seriousness will not be registered . ### the commission shall register a proposed initiative within two months from its receipt when the following conditions are fulfilled : the citizens ' committee has been formed and the contact persons have been designated ; there are no manifest , significant inconsistencies between the linguistic versions of the title , subject - matter and objectives of the proposed initiative ; the initiative does not manifestly fall outside the scope of the commission’s power under the treaties to submit a proposal for the requested legal act ; the proposed initiative is not manifestly abusive , frivolous or vexatious ; the proposed initiative is not manifestly contrary to the values of the union as set out in article 2 of the treaty on european union .


### it is necessary to establish the minimum number of member states from which citizens must come . in order to ensure that a citizens ' initiative is representative of a union interest , this number should be set at one third of member states . ### it is necessary to establish a minimum number of member states from which citizens must come . this threshold should ensure that a citizens ' initiative is representative of a union interest but the requirements should not be too cumbersome . it therefore should be set at one fifth of the member states .


### in one third of member states , signatories shall comprise at least the minimum number of citizens set out in annex i . ### in one fifth of member states , signatories shall comprise at least the minimum number of citizens set out in annex i .


### after having obtained the certificates provided for in article 9 , and provided that all relevant procedures and conditions set out in this regulation have been complied with , the organiser may submit the citizens’ initiative to the commission . ### after having obtained the certificates provided for in article 9 , and provided that all relevant procedures and conditions set out in this regulation have been complied with , the organisers may submit the citizens’ initiative to the commission , accompanied by information regarding any support and funding received for the initiative . the amount of support and funding received from natural persons in excess of which information is to be provided shall be determined by the commission by means of delegated acts .


### ' citizens ' initiative ' means an initiative , submitted to the commission in accordance with the present regulation , inviting the commission , within the framework of its powers , to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the union is required for the purpose of implementing the treaties , which has received the support of at least one million eligible signatories coming from at least one third of all member states ; ### ' citizens ' initiative ' means an initiative , submitted to the commission in accordance with the present regulation , inviting the commission , within the framework of its powers , to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the union is required for the purpose of implementing the treaties , which has received the support of at least one million eligible signatories coming from at least one fifth of all member states ;


### prior to initiating the collection of statements of support from signatories for a proposed citizens ' initiative , the organiser shall be required to register it with the commission , providing the information set out in annex ii , in particular on the subject - matter and objectives as well as on the sources of funding and support for the proposed citizens ' initiative . this information shall be provided in one of the official languages of the union , in an online register made available for that purpose by the commission . ### prior to initiating the collection of statements of support from signatories for a proposed citizens ' initiative , the organisers shall be required to register it with the commission , providing the information set out in annex ii , in particular on the subject - matter and objectives of the proposed citizens ' initiative . the organisers shall provide , for the register defined in the third subparagraph and where appropriate on their website , regularly updated information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative . this information shall be provided in one or more official languages of the union , in an online register made available for that purpose by the commission . information in an official language other the language in which it was originally provided may be provided subsequently for entry in the register . the translation of the initiative into other official languages of the union shall be the responsibility of the organisers .


### in order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to proposed citizens ' initiatives , it should be mandatory to register such initiatives on a website made available by the commission prior to collecting the necessary statements of support from citizens ; proposals that are abusive or devoid of seriousness should not be registered and the commission should reject the registration of proposals which would be manifestly against the values of the union . the commission should deal with registration in accordance with the general principles of good administration . ### in order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to proposed citizens ' initiatives and to avoid a situation in which signatures are collected for a proposal which does not fall within the scope of this regulation , it should be mandatory to register such initiatives on a website made available by the commission prior to collecting the necessary statements of support from citizens . proposals that are not citizens ' initiatives within the meaning of this regulation should not be registered . registration is an administrative procedure aimed at selecting those initiatives that fall within the scope of this regulation ; therefore any refusal of registration should be based only on legal grounds and not , on any account , on grounds of political expediency . the commission should deal with registration in accordance with the general principles of good administration , and should therefore be obliged to inform the organisers of an initiative of the reasons for any refusal to register that initiative and of all possible judicial and extrajudicial remedies available to them . it should also be made clear by the commission that registration and the collection of the required number of statements of support will not necessarily result in the commission adopting a proposal for a legal act and that the registration of an initiative does not constitute a formal decision on competence issues .


### prior to initiating the collection of statements of support from signatories , the organiser shall ensure that the online collection system used for that purpose complies with the provisions of paragraph 4 . the organiser may , at any time , ask the relevant competent authority of the member state in which the data collected is or will be stored , to certify that the online collection system complies with those provisions . the organiser shall , in any case , request that certification prior to submitting statements of support for verification in accordance with article 9 . ### prior to initiating the collection of statements of support from signatories , the organisers shall ensure that the online collection system used for that purpose complies with the provisions of paragraph 4 . the organisers may , at any time , ask the relevant competent authority of the member state in which the data collected is or will be stored , to certify that the online collection system complies with those provisions . the organisers shall , in any case , request that certification prior to starting the collection of statements of support . the organiser shall make a copy of the certificate issued in that regard publicly available on the website used for the online collection system . within six months following the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall make available an open - source software incorporating some of the technical and security features necessary for compliance with the provisions of this regulation regarding the online collection systems . the software shall be freely made available to organisers .


### it is appropriate to fix a minimum age for supporting a citizens ' initiative . this should be set as the age at which citizens are entitled to vote in the european parliament elections . ### it is appropriate to fix a minimum age for supporting a citizens ' initiative . in order to foster the participation of younger citizens in the democratic life of the union , this should be set at the age of 16 .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the first day of the month following its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall start to apply six months after its entry into force .


### the signatories of a citizens ' initiative shall come from at least one third of member states . ### the signatories of a citizens ' initiative shall come from at least one fifth of member states .


### the treaty on european union reinforces the citizenship of the union and enhances further the democratic functioning of the union by providing inter alia that every citizen shall have the right to participate in the democratic life of the union and that not less than one million citizens who are nationals of a significant number of member states may take the initiative of inviting the european commission , within the framework of its powers , to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the union is required for the purpose of implementing the treaties . ### the treaty on european union reinforces the citizenship of the union and enhances further the democratic functioning of the union by providing inter alia that every citizen shall have the right to participate in the democratic life of the union by way of a european citizens ' initiative . that procedure affords citizens the possibility of directly approaching the commission , conferring on them a right of initiative similar to that exercised by the european parliament and the council .


### five years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of this regulation . ### three years after the entry into force of this regulation , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of this regulation , with special emphasis on online collection systems and the application of transparency requirements concerning the funding of initiatives , together , if appropriate , with a legislative proposal for amendment of this regulation .


### in order to be eligible to support a proposed citizens ' initiative , signatories shall be citizens of the union and shall be of the age to be entitled to vote in the european elections . ### in order to be eligible to support a proposed citizens ' initiative , signatories shall be citizens of the union and shall be at least 16 years old .


### where the commission receives a citizens ' initiative in accordance with article 10 it shall : publish the citizens ' initiative without delay on its website ; b . examine the citizens ' initiative and , within 4 months , set out in a communication its conclusions on the initiative , the action it intends to take , if any , and its reasons for doing so . ### where the commission receives a citizens ' initiative in accordance with article 10 it shall : publish the citizens ' initiative without delay on its website ; b . examine the citizens ' initiative and , within three months , set out in a communication its initial conclusions on the initiative ; c . organise a public hearing , if appropriate jointly with the european parliament , at which the organisers shall have the opportunity to explain in detail the matters raised by the initiative ; d . come forward with a legislative proposal within one year or include the proposal in its next year ' s work programme . if the commission does not present such a proposal it shall give the organisers as well as the european parliament and the council detailed explanations of its reasons for not acting on the initiative .


### . 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 ;


### a name proposed for registration that is wholly or partially homonymous with a name already entered in the register established under article 11 may be registered provided there is sufficient distinction in practice between conditions of usage and presentation of the homonym registered subsequently and the name already entered in the register , so as to not mislead the consumer . ### a name proposed for registration that is wholly or partially homonymous with a name already entered in the register established under article 11 may not be registered unless there is sufficient distinction in practice between conditions of local and traditional usage and presentation of the homonym registered subsequently and the name already entered in the register , so as to not mislead the consumer into believing that products come from another territory even if the name is accurate as far as the actual territory , region or place of origin of the agricultural products or foodstuffs in question is concerned .


### any direct or indirect commercial use of a registered name in respect of products not covered by the registration insofar as those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or insofar as using the name exploits the reputation of the protected name ; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of a registered name in respect of products or services not covered by the registration insofar as those products or services are comparable to the products registered under that name or insofar as using the name exploits the reputation of the protected name , including when it is used as an ingredient ;


### any direct or indirect commercial use of a registered name in respect of products not covered by the registration insofar as those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or insofar as using the name exploits the reputation of the protected name ; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of a registered name in respect of products or services not covered by the registration insofar as those products or services are comparable to the products registered under that name or insofar as using the name exploits the reputation of the protected name , including when they are used as ingredients ;


### 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 .


### 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 : 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 ;


### to improve the competitiveness of european enterprises , notably smes , the member states and the commission need to create a favourable business environment . the interests of smes and the sectors in which they are most active need particular attention . initiatives at union level are necessary in order to develop a level playing field for smes and to exchange information and knowledge on a european scale . ### to improve the competitiveness of european enterprises , notably smes , the member states and the commission need to create a favourable business environment . the interests of smes and the sectors in which they are most active need particular attention . the commission should ensure the appropriate involvement of sme representative organisations and other players such as standardisation bodies , labour organisations and civil society organisations , in the development and implementation of the union initiatives . initiatives at union level are necessary in order to develop a level playing field for smes and to exchange information and knowledge on a european scale .


### the enterprise europe network has proven its added value for european smes as a one - stop - shop for business support by helping enterprises to improve their competitiveness and explore business opportunities in the single market and beyond . the streamlining of methodologies and working methods and provisions of a european dimension to business support services can only be achieved at union level . in particular , the network has helped smes to find cooperation or technology transfer partners , get advice on sources of financing , and on intellectual property and on eco - innovation and sustainable production . it has also obtained feedback on union legislation and standards . its unique expertise is particularly important in overcoming information asymmetries and alleviating transaction costs associated with cross - border transactions . ### the enterprise europe network has proven its added value for european smes as a one - stop - shop for business support by helping enterprises to improve their competitiveness and explore business opportunities in the single market and beyond . however , more needs to be done to improve its effectiveness , in particular with regard to the uptake from smes of the services proposed , while its unbalanced geographical spread is also an issue that needs to be tackled . the streamlining of methodologies and working methods and provisions of a european dimension to business support services can only be achieved at union level . in particular , the network has helped smes to find cooperation or technology transfer partners , get advice on sources of financing , and on intellectual property and on eco - innovation and sustainable production . it has also obtained feedback on union legislation and standards . its unique expertise is particularly important in overcoming information asymmetries and alleviating transaction costs associated with cross - border transactions .


### the commission may support actions to improve smes access to the single market including information provision and awareness - raising . ### the commission shall support actions to improve smes access to the single market including information provision and awareness - raising .


### 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 , reduction of poverty and social exclusion with specific attention being paid to vulnerable groups , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ;


### gender equality and anti - discrimination should be a cross - cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this regulation . ### gender equality , anti - discrimination and social justice should be a cross - cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this regulation .


### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts ; ### creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people - to - people contacts , including student and vocational training exchange initiatives with adequate financial support ;


### ‘ 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 owner - managers of small - sized enterprises of a size of up to five employees and self - employed workers and all members of the household active in the business .


### to facilitate the implementation of this regulation , expenditure should be eligible either from the date on which a member state incurs administrative expenditure for implementing the egf or from the date on which a member state starts to provide personalised services or , in the case of farmers , from the date set in a commission act in accordance with article 4 . ### to facilitate the implementation of this regulation , expenditure should be eligible either from the date on which a member state incurs administrative expenditure for implementing the egf or from the date on which a member state starts to provide personalised services .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating redundant workers rapidly into employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity , including the agricultural sector . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should therefore be restricted . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating redundant workers rapidly into employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should therefore be restricted .


### 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 , 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 .


### in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when the number of redundancies reaches a minimum threshold . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , and in exceptional circumstances , applications may be submitted for a lower number of redundancies . as regards farmers , the necessary criteria should be determined by the commission in relation to the consequences of each trade agreement . ### in order to maintain the european nature of the egf , an application for support should be triggered when the number of redundancies reaches a minimum threshold . in small labour markets , such as small member states or remote regions , and in exceptional circumstances , applications may be submitted for a lower number of redundancies .


### 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 .


### in order to cover the needs arising during the final months of each year , it is necessary to ensure that at least one quarter of the annual maximum amount of the egf remains available on 1 september . financial contributions made during the remainder of the year should be allocated taking into account the overall ceiling laid down for support to farmers in the multiannual financial framework . ### in order to cover the needs arising during the final months of each year , it is necessary to ensure that at least one quarter of the annual maximum amount of the egf remains available on 1 september .


### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis , or the new market situation in the agricultural sector in the member state and resulting from the effects of a trade agreement initialled by the european union in accordance with article xxiv of the gatt or a multilateral agreement initialled within the world trade organisation as per article 2 . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ; ### a reasoned analysis of the link between the redundancies and the major structural changes in world trade patterns , or the serious disruption of the local , regional or national economy caused by an unexpected crisis . this analysis shall be based on statistical and other information at the most appropriate level to demonstrate the fulfilment of the intervention criteria set out in article 4 ;


### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment or , in the case of farmers , to change or adjust their previous activities . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular : ### a financial contribution may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted redundant workers into employment or self - employment . the coordinated package of personalised services may include in particular :


### 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 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 .


### the commission ' s technical assistance shall include the provision of information and guidance to the member states for using , monitoring and evaluating the egf . the commission may also provide information on using the egf to the european and national social partners . ### the commission ' s technical assistance shall include the provision of information and guidance to the member states for using , monitoring and evaluating the egf . the commission shall also provide clear guidelines on using the egf to the european and national social partners and local and regional authorities .


### 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 and self - employed workers who cease their activities should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation .


### – wind power farms with a capacity of 20 mw or more , ### – wind power farms with a capacity of 20 mw or more for offshore farms , or 5 mw or more for onshore farms


### this regulation establishes a common framework for the notification to the commission of data and information on investment projects in energy infrastructure in the oil , natural gas , electricity , including electricity from renewable sources , and bio - fuel sectors , and on investment projects related to the capture and storage of carbon dioxide produced by these sectors . ### this regulation establishes a common framework for the notification to the commission of data and information on investment projects in energy infrastructure in the oil , natural gas , coal , renewable energy sources , electricity , including electricity from renewable sources , and transport - fuels from renewable energy sources , and on investment projects related to cogeneration , district heating and cooling and to the capture , transport and storage of carbon dioxide produced by these sectors .


### the name or business name and address of the manufacturer or packager , or of a seller established within the community ; ### the name or business name and address of the manufacturer , the packager , and , when applicable , of the seller established within the community ;


### text proposed by the council 2 . member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information . ### member states may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1 , other than those referred to in article 9 and article 29 , provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information .


### food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non - prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable , where appropriate , the provision of the mandatory food information specified in article 9 points to and to the final consumer . ### food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non - prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food for further sale or further processing in order to enable , where appropriate , the provision of the mandatory food information specified in article 9 points to , and to the final consumer .


### where food information covered by this regulation is provided on a voluntary basis , such information shall comply with the relevant specific requirements laid down in this regulation . ### where food information covered by this regulation is provided on a voluntary basis , such information shall comply with the relevant requirements laid down in this regulation , particularly with the requirements of article 7 .


### the amounts of fat , saturates , carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars , and salt . ### the amounts of fat , saturates , sugars , and salt .


### the declaration of polyols and / or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids , other than the mandatory declaration of saturates referred to in article 29 , shall be presented in accordance with annex xiii part b . ### the declaration of polyols and / or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids , other than the mandatory declaration of saturates and trans fats referred to in article 29 , shall be presented in accordance with annex xiii part b .


### in general , consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet . therefore , it is appropriate to ensure that information on the nutrient content of in particular mixed alcoholic beverages is provided . ### in general , consumers are not aware of the potential contribution of alcoholic beverages to their overall diet . it would therefore be helpful if manufacturers were to provide information on the energy content of alcoholic beverages .


### the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food , in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance ; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in article 35 and and those established in accordance with article 35 ; ### the country of origin or place of provenance of foods consisting of a single ingredient and of the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient in multi - ingredient food products ; the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food , in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance ; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in article 35 and and those established in accordance with article 35 ;


### the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food , in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance ; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in article 35 and and those established in accordance with article 35 ; ### the country of origin or place of provenance shall be given for the following : meat ; poultry ; dairy products ; fresh fruit and vegetables ; and for meat and poultry when used as an ingredient in processed foods . where the country of origin or the place of provenance of the food is not the same as the primary ingredient , the country of origin or place of provenance of those ingredient shall also be given . for meat and poultry , the country of origin or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born , reared and slaughtered in the same country or place . in other cases information on each of the different places of birth , rearing and slaughter shall be given . for all other foods , unless subject to specific legislative provisions , the country of origin or place of provenance shall be given where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food , in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance ; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in article 35 and and those established in accordance with article 35 ;


### notwithstanding subparagraph 1 , food business operators shall ensure that the particulars referred to in article 9 , and also appear on the external packaging in which the food is presented for marketing . ### notwithstanding subparagraph 1 , food business operators shall ensure that the particulars referred to in article 9 , , , and also appear on the external packaging in which the food is presented for marketing .


### recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration , other than per 100g / 100ml / portion , by some member states and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes as they can help them make informed choices quickly . however , there is not evidence across all the community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expression of the information . therefore , it is appropriate to allow for different schemes to be developed and to allow research on consumer understanding in different member states to continue so that , if appropriate , harmonised schemes may be introduced . ### recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration , other than per 100g / 100ml / portion , by some member states and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes as they can help them make speedy choices quickly . however , there is no scientific evidence across all the community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expression of the information . to facilitate comparisons of products in differing package sizes , it is therefore appropriate to retain the mandatory stipulation that the nutrition declaration should refer to 100 g / 100 ml amounts and , if appropriate , to allow additional portion - based declarations . if the food is prepacked as an individual portion , a nutrition declaration per portion should , in addition , be compulsory . in order to rule out misleading indications relating to portion size , portion sizes should be standardised throughout the eu by means of a consultation process .


### 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 printable surface of which has an area of less than 80 cm2 only the particulars listed in article 9 , , and and article 29 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 .


### the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product . in other cases , the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators . in all cases , the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers ' understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food . such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator . ### the indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided for foods consisting of a single ingredient and for the significant ingredient and the characterising ingredient in multi - ingredient food products . such indication should also be provided whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product . in other cases , the provision of the indication of country of origin or place of provenance is left to the appreciation of food business operators . in all cases , the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for the industry and improve consumers ' understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food . such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator .


### the nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following : trans fats ; mono - unsaturates ; polyunsaturates ; polyols ; starch ; fibre ; protein ; any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of part a of annex xi , and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of part a of annex xi . ### the nutrition declaration may also include the amounts of one or more of the following : mono - unsaturates ; polyunsaturates ; polyols ; starch ; fibre ; any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of part a of annex xi , and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of part a of annex xi .


### recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration , other than per 100g / 100ml / portion , by some member states and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like such schemes as they can help them make informed choices quickly . however , there is not evidence across all the community on how the average consumer understands and uses the alternative expression of the information . therefore , it is appropriate to allow for different schemes to be developed and to allow research on consumer understanding in different member states to continue so that , if appropriate , harmonised schemes may be introduced . ### recent developments in the expression of the nutrition declaration , other than per 100g / 100ml / portion , by some member states and organisations in the food sector suggest that consumers like schemes with an interpretative element as they can help them make informed healthy choices quickly . the available evidence has proven that a simplified labelling scheme which comprises multiple colour coding for easier and quicker interpretation of nutrition information is the best and preferred option for consumers .


### food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non - prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food in order to enable , where appropriate , the provision of the mandatory food information specified in article 9 points to and to the final consumer . ### food business operators within the business under their control shall ensure that information relating to non - prepacked food shall be transmitted to the operator receiving the food for further sale or further processing in order to enable , where appropriate , the provision of the mandatory food information specified in article 9 to the final 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 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 situations can arise where a large numbers of third country nationals cross the external border of one or more member states . this might result in an unexpected and significant increase in secondary movements of third country nationals found to be irregularly staying in the territory of another member state or states . taking into account the number of member states affected by such an unexpected and significant increase in secondary movements , and the overall impact of this increase on the migratory situation in the union or in an individual member state , it may be considered necessary to temporarily reintroduce border control at internal borders where the circumstances would be such as to constitute a serious threat to public policy or to internal security at the union or national level . the crossing of the external border of a large number of third - country nationals might , in exceptional circumstances , justify the immediate reintroduction of some internal border controls , if such a measure is needed to safeguard public policy and internal security at the union or national level from a serious and urgent threat . ### the migratory situation , in particular , the crossing of external borders by third - country nationals , should not per se be considered to be a threat to public policy or internal security .


### the current and likely future impact of any serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified by schengen evaluations in accordance with the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis ; ### the current and likely future impact of any serious deficiencies related to external border control identified by schengen evaluations in accordance with the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis ;


### the total period during which border control is reintroduced at internal borders , on the basis of the initial period under paragraph 1 and prolongations under paragraph 3 , shall not exceed six months . in cases of persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control or return procedures identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , the commission can decide to extend this period . ### the total period during which border control is reintroduced at internal borders , on the basis of the initial period under paragraph 1 and prolongations under paragraph 3 , shall not exceed six months . in cases of persistent serious deficiencies related to external border control identified in accordance with article 15 of the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , the commission can decide to extend this period .


### 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 , 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 .


### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and of the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments , to renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field , to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the european dimension in sport . ### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of : the promotion of european values in accordance with article 2 of the treaty on european union ; the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets , in particular in the fields of education , employment and poverty reduction ; the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks ; the renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field ; the renewed copenhagen process ; the renewed european agenda for adult learning ; the sustainable development of third countries in the field of education and training , and the development of the european dimension in sport , in line with the union work plan for sports .


### – sector skills alliances between education and training providers and enterprises promoting employability , creating new sector - specific curricula , developing innovative ways of vocational teaching and training and putting the union wide recognition tools in practice . ### – sector skills alliances between education and training providers and organisations promoting skills adapted to the needs of a sustainable economy and society , creating new sector - specific curricula , developing innovative ways of vocational teaching and training and putting the union wide recognition tools in practice .


### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , school education and youth . ### the programme covers the following fields : formal , informal and non - formal education and training at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective from school education through to vocational education and training , higher education and adult learning ; youth , in particular non - formal and informal learning ; sport , in particular grassroots sport .


### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; ### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for participation in society , as well as to promote social inclusion , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners of all age , teachers , trainers , facilitators , volunteers , school leaders , youth workers and non - educational staff ;


### ‘ 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 ;


### ‘ 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 ;


### 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 .


### ' 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 exchanges , volunteering , non - formal and informal learning and professional development activities involving youth workers ;


### the agreement establishes a genuine co - operation between the participating contracting authorities aimed at carrying out jointly their public service tasks and involving mutual rights and obligations of the parties ; ### the purpose of the partnership is the provision of a public - service task conferred on all participating public authorities , or the provision of an ancillary task necessary to deliver the public service task conferred on all the public authorities ;


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


### 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 .


### without prejudice to national laws , regulations or administrative provisions on the remuneration of certain services , the criteria on which contracting entities shall base the award of contracts shall be one of the following : ### without prejudice to national laws , regulations or administrative provisions on the remuneration of certain services , the criteria on which contracting entities shall base the award of contracts shall be :


### the participating contracting authorities do not perform on the open market more than 10 % in terms of turnover of the activities which are relevant in the context of the agreement ; ### the participating public authorities do not perform on the open market more than 20 % in terms of turnover of the activities which are subject of the contract ;


### on the basis of evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources , or to the marine eco - system and requiring immediate action , the commission , upon a reasoned request of a member state or on its own initiative , may decide on temporary measures to alleviate the threat . ### on the basis of evidence of a serious threat to the conservation of marine biological resources , or to the marine eco - system and requiring immediate action , the commission , upon a reasoned request of a member state or on its own initiative , shall decide on temporary measures to remove the threat .


### prohibitions of the use of certain fishing gears in certain areas or seasons ; ### limitations on the use of certain fishing gears and on fishing activities in certain areas or periods ;


### it is important that the management of the common fisheries policy is guided by principles of good governance . those principles include decision - making based on best available scientific advice , broad stakeholder involvement and a long - term perspective . the successful management of the common fisheries policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at union , national , regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other union policies . ### it is important that the management of the common fisheries policy is guided by principles of good governance . those principles include decision - making based on best available scientific advice , broad stakeholder involvement in shared management and shared responsibility and a long - term perspective . the successful management of the common fisheries policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at union , national , regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other union policies .


### default conservation measures adopted in the framework of multiannual plans the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 to specify the conservation measures for fisheries covered by a multiannual plan , if the member states authorised to take measures in accordance with article 17 do not notify such measures to the commission within three months after the date of entry into force of the multiannual plan . 2 . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 to specify conservation measures for fisheries covered by a multiannual plan , if member state measures are deemed not to be compatible with the objectives of a multiannual plan on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to article 19 or member state measures are deemed not to meet the objectives and quantifiable targets set out in multiannual plans effectively , on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to article 19 , or safeguards established in accordance with article 11 are triggered . 3 . the conservation measures adopted by the commission shall aim at ensuring that the objectives and targets set out in the multiannual plan are met . upon the adoption of the delegated act by the commission , the member state measures shall cease to be effective . ### default conservation measures adopted in the framework of multiannual plans the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 to specify the conservation measures for fisheries covered by a multiannual plan , if the member states authorised to take measures in accordance with article 17 do not notify such measures to the commission within the period provided for in the multiannual plan or , failing that , within six months after the date of entry into force of the multiannual plan . 2 . in the event that the commission considers that member state measures are not compatible with the objectives of a multiannual plan on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to article 19 or member state measures do not meet the objectives and quantifiable targets set out in multiannual plans effectively , on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to article 19 , or safeguards established in accordance with article 11 are triggered . it shall notify the member state of its opinion as regards the measures , giving reasons for why the commission considers that the measures are not compatible with the multiannual plan , do not meet the objectives or quantifiable targets , or trigger the safeguards established in accordance with article 11 . 2a . in the event of the commission delivering an opinion pursuant to paragraph 2 , the relevant member state shall have three months in which to modify their measures in order to make them compatible with and to meet the objectives of the multiannual plan . 2b . in the event of a member state failing to modify their measures pursuant to paragraph 2a , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 55 to specify conservation measures for fisheries covered by the multiannual plan . 3 . the conservation measures adopted by the commission shall aim at ensuring that the objectives and targets set out in the multiannual plan are met . upon the adoption of the delegated act by the commission , the member state measures shall cease to be effective . 3a . prior to adopting any delegated acts in accordance with article 55 , the commission shall consult the relevant advisory councils and ices and / or the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries on a draft of the measures accompanied by an explanatory memorandum .


### member state measures are deemed not to meet the objectives and quantifiable targets set out in multiannual plans effectively , on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to article 19 , or ### member state measures do not meet the objectives and quantifiable targets set out in multiannual plans effectively , on the basis of an assessment carried out pursuant to article 19 , or


### – ‘ surplus of allowable catch’ means that part of the allowable catch which a coastal state does not have the capacity to harvest ; ### – ‘ surplus of allowable catch’ means that part of the allowable catch which a coastal state does not have the capacity to harvest as defined in unclos article 62 , based on the obligations of unclos article 61 ;


### union fishing vessels shall only catch surplus of the allowable catch determined by the third country as referred to in article 62 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea , and identified on the basis of the best available scientific advice and relevant information exchanged between the union and the third country concerned about the total fishing effort on the affected stocks , in order to ensure that fishery resources remain above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield . ### union fishing vessels shall only catch surplus of the allowable catch determined by the third country as referred to in article 62 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea , and identified on the basis of the best available scientific advice and relevant information exchanged between the union and the third country concerned about the total fishing effort on the affected stocks by all fleets , in order to ensure that fishery resources remain above levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield .


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock continuously and indefinitely without negatively affecting the reproduction of the stock ;


### 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 .


### promote the development of union aquaculture activities to contribute to food security and employment in coastal and rural areas ; ### promote the development of sustainable union aquaculture activities , including free - range cultivation areas and shell fishing on foot in general , so as to contribute to employment in coastal and rural areas and to food security ;