### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that authorities and other organisations implementing this directive have received the necessary training with respect to the needs of both male and female applicants . to that end , member states shall integrate the european asylum curriculum developed by the european union agency for asylum into the training of their personnel in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx [ regulation on the european union agency for asylum ] . ### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that authorities and other organisations implementing this directive have received the necessary training with respect to the needs of both male and female applicants . to that end , adequate funding shall be made available to local and regional authorities and international and civil society organisations , including through the possibility for local and regional authorities to directly access the asylum migration and integration fund . to that end , member states shall integrate the european asylum curriculum developed by the european union agency for asylum into the training of their personnel in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx [ regulation on the european union agency for asylum ] .


### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that authorities and other organisations implementing this directive have received the necessary training with respect to the needs of both male and female applicants . to that end , member states shall integrate the european asylum curriculum developed by the european union agency for asylum into the training of their personnel in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx [ regulation on the european union agency for asylum ] . ### member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that authorities and other organisations implementing this directive have received the necessary training with respect to the needs of both male and female applicants , as well as children . to that end , member states shall integrate the european asylum curriculum developed by the european union agency for asylum into the training of their personnel in accordance with regulation no xxx / xxx [ regulation on the european union agency for asylum ] and take into consideration the information material published by the european asylum support office , such as the easo tool for identification of persons with special needs .


### a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding three months or six months in duly justified cases , for giving feed - back to the reporting person about the follow - up of the report and the type and content of this feed - back ; ### a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding two months or four months in duly justified cases , for giving feed - back to the reporting person about the follow - up of the report and the type and content of this feed - back ;


### a person reporting externally shall qualify for protection under this directive where one of the following conditions is fulfilled : ### a person who anonymously disclosed information that falls within the scope of this directive and whose identity was revealed shall also qualify for protection under this directive .


### give feedback to the reporting person about the follow - up of the report within a reasonable timeframe not exceeding three months or six months in duly justified cases ; ### give feedback to the reporting person about the follow - up of the report within a reasonable timeframe not exceeding two months or four months in duly justified cases ;


### ‘ reporting person’ means a natural or legal person who reports or discloses information on breaches acquired in the context of his or her work - related activities ; ### ‘ reporting person’ means a natural or legal person who reports or discloses information on breaches , who contributes , assists or aids to reveal or make public information on breaches as well as persons representing the reporting person and family and relatives of the reporting person ;


### traineeships and jobs in solidarity - related areas can offer additional opportunities for young people to make a start on the labour market while contributing to addressing key societal challenges . this can help foster the employability and productivity of young people while easing their transition from education to employment , which is key to enhancing their chances on the labour market . the traineeship placements offered under the european solidarity corps should be remunerated by the participating organisation and follow the quality principles outlined in the council recommendation on establishing a quality framework for traineeships of 10 march 201421 . the traineeships and jobs offered should constitute a stepping stone for young people to enter the labour market and should therefore be accompanied by adequate post - placement support . the traineeship and job placements should be facilitated by relevant labour market actors , in particular public and private employment services , social partners and chambers of commerce . as participating organisations , they should be able to apply for funding via the competent implementing structure of the european solidarity corps in view of intermediating between the young participants and employers offering traineeship and job placements in solidarity sectors . __________________ 21 council recommendation of 10 march 2014 on a quality framework for traineeships , oj c 88 , 27 . 3 . 2014 , p . 1 . ### the european solidarity corps should also provide for a framework for traineeships and jobs in solidarity - related areas , which should be clearly separated from voluntary activities , both from a financial and organisational point of view , as they can offer different and additional opportunities for young people to make a start on the labour market , while contributing to addressing key societal challenges . besides , remunerated traineeships and jobs can represent an incentive for disadvantaged young people to participate in solidarity - related activities that they may not be able to afford otherwise . the traineeship placements can ease the transition of young people from education to employment , which is key to achieve their sustainable integration into the labour market . the traineeship placements offered under the european solidarity corps should always be remunerated by the participating organisation and should follow the quality principles outlined in the council recommendation on establishing a quality framework for traineeships of 10 march 201421 . besides , the traineeship placements should be based on a written agreement concluded at the beginning of the traineeship between the trainee and the participating organisation , which should indicate the educational and training objectives , the working conditions , the remuneration and the rights and obligations of the parties under applicable national law and / or applicable collective agreements of the participating country where the traineeship takes place , as well as the duration of the traineeship . traineeship placements offered should constitute a stepping stone for young people to enter the labour market and should not substitute jobs . traineeship placements should be temporary and should have a reasonable duration as defined in this regulation . job placements should be based on a written contract and should respect all the terms and conditions of employment as defined in national law and / or applicable collective agreements of the participating country where the job is carried out . traineeships and jobs should therefore be accompanied by adequate preparation , on - the - job training and post - placement support . the traineeship and job placements should be facilitated by relevant labour market actors , in particular public and private employment services , social partners and chambers of commerce . as participating organisations , they should be able to apply for funding via the competent implementing structure of the european solidarity corps in view of intermediating between the young participants and employers offering traineeship and job placements in solidarity sectors . __________________ 21 council recommendation of 10 march 2014 on a quality framework for traineeships , oj c 88 , 27 . 3 . 2014 , p . 1 .


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community and the society as a whole while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities which have european and international added value and a transnational dimension , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and training , youth work , employment , social inclusion , equality and anti - discrimination , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , civic agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , youth assistance , disabilities , solidarity between generations , reception and integration of third - country nationals , including asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from two to twelve months , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , based on a written traineeship agreement , which includes a learning and training component , and undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to improving employability and facilitating transition to regular employment ; ### “traineeship” means a period of work practice from three to six months , renewable only once and for a maximum duration of twelve months within the same participating organisation , remunerated by the organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant , which includes a learning and training component , and is undertaken in order to gain practical and professional experience with a view to gain competences useful for the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participant . it shall be based on a written agreement concluded at the beginning of the traineeship between the participant and the participating organisation , indicating the educational objectives , the working conditions , the remuneration and the rights and obligations of the parties under national law and / or applicable collective agreements of the country where the traineeship takes place , as well as the duration of the traineeship . such traineeships shall not substitute jobs ;


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality and accessibility of solidarity placements , including online and offline comprehensive training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , pre and post - placement support as well as the development of an official certificate , building on the experience of the youth pass , that identifies , documents , assesses and certifies the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; where relevant , post - placement support to participants interested in setting - up and piloting associations , cooperatives , social enterprises , youth organisations and community - centres ;


### “solidarity placement” means a volunteering activity , traineeship or job in a solidarity - related area , which is organised by a participating organisation and which contributes to addressing key societal challenges while enhancing the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development and the employability of the european solidarity corps participant who undertakes it , either in a country other than the country of residence or in the country of residence of the participant ; ### “solidarity placement” means a volunteering activity , traineeship or job in a solidarity - related area , which is organised by a participating organisation and which contributes to addressing key societal challenges while enhancing the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development and the employability of the european solidarity corps participant who undertakes it , either in a country other than the country of residence or , exceptionally for young people with fewer opportunities , in the country of residence of the participant ;


### the european solidarity corps would provide a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee . ### the european solidarity corps would provide a main entry point for solidarity activities undertaken by young people throughout the union . consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service . it should also complement the efforts made by member states to support young people in accessing volunteering opportunities and those developed to ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , should also be ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . __________________ 19 council recommendation of 22 april 2013 on establishing a youth guarantee .


### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified , documented , assessed and certified , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , information on existing solidarity placements or projects and on participating organisations , relevant union and national contact points , online training , language and pre and post - placement support , direct feedback mechanisms as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future .


### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . ### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering online and offline training , language support , insurance , administrative and pre - and post - placement support to participants . this support should be created in collaboration with youth organisations and other civil society organisations in order to tap into their expertise on the field . post - placement support should also prioritise the continuous civic engagement of the participants in their community , guiding them towards local organisations or projects to engage with after the placement .


### measures aimed at ensuring the quality of solidarity placements , including training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies and documents the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ; ### measures aimed at ensuring the quality and accessibility of solidarity placements , including online and offline training , language support , administrative support for participants and participating organisations , insurance , pre - and post - placement support as well as the development of a certificate that identifies , documents , assesses and certifies the knowledge , skills and competences acquired during the placement ;


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should help respond to unmet societal needs and contribute to strengthening communities , and should therefore be of high quality and effectively accessible to young people , offering them the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences and to have their efforts recognised , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . particular efforts should be made to ensure the effective inclusiveness and accessibility of the solidarity activities offered , notably in relation to disadvantaged young people .


### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . voluntary activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen as a substitute for it . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that fall within the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering placements . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering placements under the european solidarity corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 . ### voluntary activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people ' s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . however , given the cross - sectorial nature of solidarity - related activities , the different status of entities and organisations potentially involved into these activities , as well as the socio - economic significance of the solidarity sector in the union , provisions should be taken in this regulation to ensure that voluntary activities do not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen or effectively deployed as a substitute for it . for this reason , solidarity placements in the form of volunteering under this regulation should be offered exclusively by public authorities or by participating organisations in the non - profit sector . in order to ensure continuity with respect to the volunteering activities that are supported at union level , the volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that fall within the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should be supported by the latter in the form of cross - border volunteering placements . the other volunteering activities under the european voluntary service that do not fall under the geographical scope of the european solidarity corps should continue to be supported under the programme established by regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport20 . with respect to the interpretation of related legislation at union level , both the cross - border volunteering placements under the european solidarity corps and the volunteering activities that continue to be supported under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should be considered equivalent to those carried out under the european voluntary service . __________________ 20 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 50 .


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity , delivered by a non - profit or social economy organisation or in close collaboration with one , aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities with a european added value and a transnational dimension , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal and non - formal education and training , youth work , employment , social inclusion , equality and anti - discrimination , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , solidarity , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , including asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers and trainees .


### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - placement support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### a european solidarity corps portal should continuously be developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , information on existing solidarity placements or projects and on participating organisations , relevant european and national contact points , online training , language and pre and post - placement support , direct feedback mechanisms as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . particular attention will be made for the portal to be fully accessible by all young people regardless of their abilities .


### solidarity placements , projects and networking activities ### solidarity placements , in the form of volunteering ; traineeships or jobs ; projects and networking activities ;


### the european solidarity corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job placements in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . those opportunities should contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps should also support networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . ### the european solidarity corps should open up new opportunities for young people to carry out volunteering , traineeship or job placements in solidarity - related areas as well as to devise and develop solidarity projects based on their own initiative . those opportunities should help respond to unmet societal needs and contribute to strengthening communities while also contribute to enhancing their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development . the european solidarity corps should also support networking activities for european solidarity corps participants and organisations as well as measures to ensure the quality of the supported activities and to enhance the validation of their learning outcomes . it should also contribute to supporting and strengthening existing organisations implementing solidarity actions .


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities which have european added value and a transnational dimension , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , social inclusion , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , solidarity agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified , documented , assessed and certified , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . this process should be facilitated by the european commission which published for this purpose the european guidelines for validating non - formal and informal learning and a european inventory on validation . __________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### in its communication “a european solidarity corps” of 7 december 201618 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national and local actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . __________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 . ### in its communication “a european solidarity corps” of 7 december 201618 , the commission emphasised the need to strengthen the foundations for solidarity work across europe , to provide young people with more and better opportunities for solidarity activities covering a broad range of areas , and to support national , regional and local governmental and not for profit actors , in their efforts to cope with different challenges and crises . the communication launched a first phase of the european solidarity corps whereby different union programmes have been mobilised to offer volunteering , traineeship or job opportunities to young people across the eu . these activities , whether implemented before or after the entry into force of this regulation , should continue to apply the rules and conditions set by the respective union programmes that have financed them under the first phase of the european solidarity corps . __________________ 18 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a european solidarity corps , com 942 final of 7 . 12 . 2016 .


### member states shall organise training and capacity building activities to ensure the effective implementation of this regulation by the authorities concerned . they may also use awareness - raising campaigns to sensitise in particular buyers of cultural goods . ### member states shall organise training and capacity building activities to ensure the effective implementation of this regulation by the authorities concerned . they may also use awareness - raising campaigns to sensitise in particular buyers of cultural goods . the commission shall host a dedicated website informing eu citizens and third - country nationals , as well as legal persons , about the objectives of this regulation , the obligations under articles 3 , 4 and 5 , the list of competent authorities , the possibility for temporary retention under article 8 , the penalties introduced in article 10 and the rights to an effective remedy .


### unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in article 27 , the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states and / or associated countries . at least three of these eligible entities established in at least two member states and / or associated countries shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other . ### unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in article 27 , the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states . on the top of it , a cooperation might include legal entities from associated countries . legal eligible entities shall not be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity or shall not control each other .


### support collaborative research projects that could significantly boost the performance of future capabilities , aiming at maximising innovation and introducing new defence products and technologies , including disruptive ones ; ### support highly efficient collaborative research projects ;


### unless otherwise provided for in the work programme referred to in article 27 , the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states and / or associated countries . at least three of these eligible entities established in at least two member states and / or associated countries shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other . ### the action shall be undertaken in a cooperation with a consortium of at least three legal entities which are established in at least three different member states and / or associated countries . every consortium that includes legal entities from an associated country shall also include at least two legal entities from two different member states . at least three of these eligible entities established in at least two member states and / or associated countries shall not , during the whole implementation of the action , be effectively controlled , directly or indirectly , by the same entity , and shall not control each other .


### proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment . ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out by the commission with the support of experts on defence ethics . the commission shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible . ### all proposals shall be systematically screened ex - ante to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ex - ante ethics impact assessment . this review must extend beyond the narrow confines of privacy and data protection take into account the broader societal impacts of the underlying security r&d agenda . proposals that raise substantial ethical and / or societal impact concerns must be subject to enhanced scrutiny and control . in particular each project under that call will be subject to ethical review . ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out by the commission with the support of independent experts with various background , including from civil society . the commission shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures and report every six months to the european parliament .


### member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used for one or more of the following : ### in paragraph 3 , the introductory part is replaced by the following : “3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used for financing climate action in vulnerable developing countries , including to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , and to adaptation to the impact of climate change . the rest shall be used for one or more of the following : '


### the european council confirmed that a well - functioning , reformed eu ets with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main european instrument to achieve this target , with an annual reduction factor of 2 . 2% from 2021 onwards , free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy , as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies , without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned . the auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation , to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions , to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable . ### the reformed eu ets needs to set an annual reduction factor of 2 , 8% from 2021 onwards , and provide for an allowance import requirement after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy , as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in third countries or subnational regions , without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned .


### three new subparagraphs are added to paragraph 1 : ' from 2021 onwards , the share of allowances to be auctioned by member states shall be 57% . 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain member states as set out in article 10d of this directive . the total remaining quantity of allowances to be auctioned by member states shall be distributed in accordance with paragraph 2 . ' ; ### paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following : ' from 1 january 2021 onwards , member states shall auction all allowances . '


### the second paragraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' the commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 23 . this act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operation . ' ### paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . 300 million allowances shall be used to finance climate action in least developed countries , in particular for adaptation to the impacts of climate change , through the united nations green climate fund . '


### the confidentiality regime applicable to reports , including a detailed description of the circumstances under which the confidential data of a reporting person may be disclosed . ### the confidentiality measures applicable to reports , including a detailed description of the circumstances under which the confidential data of a reporting person may be disclosed .


### channels for receiving the reports which are designed , set up and operated in a manner that ensures the confidentiality of the identity of the reporting person and prevents access to non - authorised staff members ; ### channels for receiving the reports which are designed , set up and operated in a manner that ensures the confidentiality of the identity of the reporting person , allows for anonymous disclosures through the use of appropriate computerised&#160 ; systems&#160 ; and prevents access to non - authorised staff members ;


### establish independent and autonomous external reporting channels , which are both secure and ensure confidentiality , for receiving and handling information provided by the reporting person ; ### establish independent and autonomous external reporting channels , which are secure , ensure confidentiality and allow for anonymous disclosures , for receiving and processing information provided by the reporting person ;


### a reporting person shall qualify for protection under this directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time of reporting and that this information falls within the scope of this directive . ### a reporting person or intermediary shall qualify for protection under this directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported or disclosed was true at the time of reporting or disclosure and that this information falls within the scope of this directive .


### a reporting person shall qualify for protection under this directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time of reporting and that this information falls within the scope of this directive . ### a reporting person or intermediary shall qualify for protection under this directive provided he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported was true at the time of reporting and that this information falls within the scope of this directive .


### a person reporting to relevant bodies , offices or agencies of the union on breaches falling within the scope of this directive shall qualify for protection as laid down in this directive under the same conditions as a person who reported externally in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 2 . ### a person reporting to relevant bodies , elected officials , offices or agencies of the union on breaches falling within the scope of this directive shall qualify for protection as laid down in this directive under the same conditions as a person who reported in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 1 ;


### a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding three months or six months in duly justified cases , for giving feed - back to the reporting person about the follow - up of the report and the type and content of this feed - back ; ### a reasonable timeframe , not exceeding 60 days or 120 days in duly justified cases , for giving updates to the reporting person on the actual and forthcoming status of the report as well as a description of the form and content of this feed - back ;


### insurance intermediaries which provide insurance advice with regard to ibips and investment firms which provide investment advice shall publish written policies on the integration of sustainability risks in investment advice or insurance advice on their websites . ### insurance intermediaries which provide insurance advice with regard to ibips and investment firms which provide investment advice shall have in place written and sufficiently detailed due diligence policies and report them to relevant competent authorities on an annual basis . as a minimum , these concern the integration of sustainability risks in their investment advice or insurance advice activities , their governance structures , investment strategies , risk management procedures and engagement with companies . they shall publish these policies on their websites in written form .


### by [ po : please insert date 60 months after the date of entry into force ] , the commission shall conduct an evaluation of the application of this regulation . ### by [ po : please insert date 24 months after the date of entry into force ] , the commission shall conduct an evaluation of the application of this regulation .


### the procedures and conditions applied for integrating sustainability risks in investment decisions ; ### the due diligence procedures and conditions applied for integrating sustainability risks in investment decisions ;


### the extent to which sustainability risks are expected to have a relevant impact on the returns of the financial products advised on ; ### the sustainability risks stemming from the economic activities of the financial products advised on ;


### the procedures and conditions applied for integrating sustainability risks in investment advice or insurance advice ; ### the due diligence procedures and conditions applied for integrating sustainability risks in investment advice or insurance advice ;


### without prejudice to article 3 , member states shall authorise the acquisition and possession of firearms only by persons who have good cause and who : ### without prejudice to article 3 , member states shall permit the acquisition and possession of firearms only by persons who have good cause and who :


### the commission shall submit every five years a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this directive , accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals in particular as regards the categories of firearms of annex i and the issues related to new technologies such as 3d printing . the first report shall be submitted two years after the entry into force of this directive . ### the commission shall submit every five years a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this directive , including a fitness check of the new provisions , accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals in particular as regards the categories of firearms of annex i and the issues related to the modular design of arms and to new technologies such as 3d printing . the first report shall be submitted two years after the entry into force of this directive .


### are not likely to be a danger to themselves , to public order or to public safety ; having been convicted of a violent intentional crime shall be considered as indicative of such danger . ### are not likely to be a danger to themselves or others , to public order or to public safety ; having been convicted of a violent intentional crime shall be considered as indicative of such danger .


### in order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between member states , the commission should assess the necessary elements of a system to support such exchange of information contained in the computerised data - filing systems in place in member states . the commission ' s assessment may be accompanied , if appropriate , by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information . ### in order to improve the functioning of the information exchange between member states , the commission should establish an union computerized data exchange platform to support such exchange of information , allowing member states to exchange information as regards elements contributing to enhance security , such as their national legislation and practices , authorizations and refusals for the transfer of firearms , lists of authorized dealers and brokers , existing stocks , confiscated firearms or natural or legal persons involved in illicit trafficking of firearms .


### each member state shall ensure that the registries of the dealers and brokers established in their territory are connected to the computerised data - filing system of firearms . ### each member state shall ensure that the registries of the dealers and brokers established in their territory are connected to the computerised data - filing system of firearms and all essential components thereof .


### for the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . ### for the purpose of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm and each essential component , member states shall , at the time of manufacture of each firearm and each essential component or at the time of its being manufactured or imported into the union , require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer , the country or place of manufacture , the serial number and the year of manufacture , if not already part of the serial number . this shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer ' s trademark . this requirement shall not apply to firearms manufactured before the entry into force of this amending directive .


### member states shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1 and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it was granted is no longer met . ### member states shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which they were granted is no longer met .


### member states may not prohibit persons resident within their territory from possessing a weapon acquired in another member state unless they prohibit the acquisition of the same weapon within their own territory . ### member states may not prohibit persons resident within their territory from possessing a firearm acquired in another member state unless they prohibit the acquisition of the same type of firearm within their own territory .


### member states may authorise bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the member state in whose territory they are established to keep in their possession firearms classified in category a acquired before [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] provided they have been deactivated in accordance with the provisions that implement article 10 . ### without prejudice to paragraph 1 , member states may authorise bodies and persons concerned with the cultural , historical , scientific , technical or educational aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the member state in whose territory they are established to keep in their possession firearms and ammunition classified in category a acquired before [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] provided they have been deactivated in accordance with commission implementing regulation 2015 / 2403 or have been exempted from deactivation on grounds of the conservation of cultural and historical heritage , or scientific , technical or educational aspects and if it can be demonstrated that their storage does not put public safety and security or public order at risk .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential parts of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' deactivated firearms ' shall mean firearms that have been modified with the purpose of rendering them permanently unfit for use by deactivation , ensuring that all essential components of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal , replacement or a modification that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way .


### alarm and signal weapons , salute and acoustic weapons as well as replicas ; ### in annex i to directive 91 / 477 / ec part ii is amended as follows : in category c , the following point is added : 5 . firearms under categories a , b and points 1 to 4 of category c , after having been converted to alarm , signal , salute , acoustic , gas , paintball or airsoft , flobert , or percussion lock weapons .


### member states shall ensure that any firearm or part placed on the market has been marked and registered in compliance with this directive . ### member states shall ensure that any firearm and essential component thereof placed on the market have been marked in a clear and indelible way and registered in compliance with this directive without delay after manufacture or import into the union . the commission shall adopt technical specifications for the marking .


### member states shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category a and to destroy those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provision and seized . ### member states shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category a and to seize those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provision and seized . in special cases for the purposes of national defence , the competent authorities may grant authorisations for of such firearms and ammunition where this is not contrary to public security or public order .


### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean portable devices with a cartridge holder having a gas exit to the front , aside or on the top , which are specifically designed and constructed for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition . ### for the purposes of this directive , ' alarm and signal weapons ' shall mean devices with a cartridge holder designed or converted for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks , irritants , other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition .


### member states shall make arrangements for the deactivation of firearms to be verified by a competent authority in order to ensure that the modifications made to a firearm render it irreversibly inoperable . member states shall , in the context of this verification , provide for the issuance of a certificate or record attesting to the deactivation of the firearm or the apposition of a clearly visible mark to that effect on the firearm . ### member states shall make arrangements for the deactivation of firearms to be verified by a competent authority in order to ensure that the modifications made to a firearm render it irreversibly inoperable . member states shall , in the context of that verification , provide for the issuance of a deactivation certificate attesting to the deactivation of the firearm and the apposition of a clearly visible mark to that effect on the firearm . where the firearm is recorded in the computerised data - filing systems referred to in article 4 , its deactivation shall be entered in the record relating to it .


### member states shall make arrangements for the deactivation of firearms to be verified by a competent authority in order to ensure that the modifications made to a firearm render it irreversibly inoperable . member states shall , in the context of this verification , provide for the issuance of a certificate or record attesting to the deactivation of the firearm or the apposition of a clearly visible mark to that effect on the firearm . ### having regard to commission regulation 2015 / 24031a of 15 december 2015 , member states shall make arrangements for the deactivation of firearms to be verified by a competent authority in order to ensure that the modifications made to a firearm render it irreversibly inoperable . member states shall , in the context of this verification , provide for the issuance of a certificate and record attesting to the deactivation of the firearm and the apposition of a clearly visible mark to that effect on each essential component of the deactivated firearm . member states shall designate the competent authority to carry out the deactivation of firearms and transmit them to the commission by [ date ] at the latest . __________________ 1a oj l 333 , 19 . 12 . 2015 , p . 62


### selling arrangements of firearms and their components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than the conventional selling methods , especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations . it is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication , notably internet , to dealers and brokers . ### marketing of firearms , parts and ammunition by means of the internet or other means of distance communication , for example by way of online auction catalogues or classified advertisements , and the arranging of a sale or other transaction by means of , for example , telephone or email should , where allowed under national law , be possible provided that the actual handing over takes place on a face - to - face basis , so as to allow verification of identity and of the right to engage in such a transaction . the handing over can be either between the parties directly , or by way of collecting the firearm , essential component or ammunition at the premises of a dealer , local police station or another body authorised under the national law of the member state concerned .


### selling arrangements of firearms and their components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than the conventional selling methods , especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations . it is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication , notably internet , to dealers and brokers . ### selling arrangements of firearms and their components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than the conventional selling methods , especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations . it is therefore appropriate to ensure that the conditions for purchasing firearms , essential components and ammunition by means of distance communication , notably internet , by legal or natural persons other than dealers and brokers allow a face - to - face verification at the time of delivery of at least the identity of the recipients and their right to acquire a firearm by the dealer or broker or by a public authority representative .


### cooperation between undertakings in the form of space hubs bringing together , at regional and national levels , actors from the space and digital sectors , as well as users , and providing support to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills ; ### cooperation between undertakings in the form of space hubs bringing together , at regional and national levels , actors from the space and digital sectors , as well as users , providing support to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills and ensuring connectivity and synergies with other hub networks ;


### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but they must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains , meet the new needs of users and are able to meet political priorities such as climate change , including monitoring changes in the artic , security and defence . ### the union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s , namely the european geostationary navigation overlay service and then galileo and copernicus , which respond to the needs of union citizens and the requirements of public policies . not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but their uptake and use must also be improved , so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and provide the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains and in the transport sector , meeting the new needs of users and being able to meet the political priorities of all concerned sectors , in particular in the transportation sector .


### –land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover , land use and land use change , urban areas , inland water quantity and quality , forests , agriculture and other natural resources , biodiversity and cryosphere ; ### –land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover , land use and land use change , urban areas , inland water quantity and quality , forests and in particular deforestation , agriculture and other natural resources , biodiversity , cryosphere , regular assessments of crop areas , crop development monitoring at regional and global scales , harvest estimation , and forecasts of best - adapted harvest windows , yield forecast , irrigation needs estimation , fertilizer or pesticide use optimization , monitoring evapotranspiration and cropstress , mapping and monitoring of soil composition and raw materials , desertification , crop rotation and diversification , soil erosion , contamination and impermeability , the management of chemical substances and waste ;


### actions in support of an innovative union space sector ### actions in support of an innovative and competitive union space sector


### the commission should promote , alongside the member states and the high representative , responsible behaviour in space and outer space and explore the possibility for accession to the relevant un conventions . ### the commission should promote , alongside the member states and the high representative , responsible behaviour in space and outer space and explore the possibility for accession to the relevant un conventions in particular , the outer space treaty . the basic principles of the treaty should be upheld and that it is necessary to avoid a race for depletable resources in space as common heritage of mankind ; .


### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets a binding union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets an overarching binding union target as well as national binding targets at member state level for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### in order to meet the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed primarily to help renewable self - consumers , renewable energy communities and to address energy poverty of low - income households as well as to incentivise producers to take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . member states shall also avoid any retroactive change to renewable energy support schemes in order to ensure clear and fair legal conditions and the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework for the development of renewable energy projects . member states shall also remove support schemes and measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources , such as fossil fuel and nuclear energy .


### in order to support member states ' ambitious contributions to the union target , a financial framework aiming to facilitate investments in renewable energy projects in those member states should be established , also through the use of financial instruments . ### in order to support member states ' ambitious contributions to the union target , a financial framework aiming to facilitate investments in renewable energy projects in all member states should be established , also through the use of financial instruments and the modification of state aid rules , focusing in particular on the support of renewable self - consumers and renewable energy communities with the view to ensure that the energy transition results in a democratic and more decentralised energy system which benefits society as a whole , increasing the active involvement of citizens , households and local communities as well as effectively protecting the most vulnerable at risk of energy poverty .


### member states shall ensure that support for at least 10% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 15% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states . ### member states shall ensure that support for at least 5% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 10% of the newly - supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other member states .


### subject to state aid rules , in order to reach the union target set in article 3 , member states may apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints . ### in order to reach or exceed the union and national targets set in article 3 , member states shall apply support schemes . support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to compensate for market failure and ensure predictability and certainty for investors , high project realisation rates as well as non - discriminatory participation of small actors and provide a long - term revenue perspective .


### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a form that is as non - distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues . ### support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity . if and when member states decide to implement support schemes , such support should be provided in a non - distortive form for the functioning of electricity markets . to this end , an increasing number of member states allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues .


### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets a binding union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information and training . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels . ### this directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources . it sets an overarching binding union target as well as national binding for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . it also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources , self - consumption of renewable electricity , renewable energy communities and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors , cross - border and regional cooperation between member states and with third countries , guarantees of origin , administrative procedures and information , training and access to the electricity grid for energy from renewable sources . it establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### member states ' respective contributions to this overall 2030 target shall be set and notified to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] . ### member states ' respective national binding targets shall be set and notified to the commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with articles 3 to 5 and articles 9 to 11 of regulation [ governance ] . in order to reach the targets set in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article member states may , inter alia , apply the following measures : support schemes ; measures of cooperation between member states and with third countries for achieving their national overall targets in accordance with articles 5 and 11 to 13 .


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### renewables support policies should be stable and avoid any retroactive policy changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should ensure that the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects does not have a negative impact on their economic viability and aims to improve the legal basis for union and national binding targets relating to this directive . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability as well as the maintenance of a stable and transparent policy framework , which is essential for the successful and efficient development and penetration of renewable energy options across the union . member states should also remove all measures that directly or indirectly favour the use of polluting sources , such as fossil fuel and nuclear energy .


### without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with state aid rules , renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability . ### renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent and coercive changes . such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs , the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the union . member states should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability . in this context , member states should promote cost - effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability .


### where relevant , member states shall assess the need to extend existing gas network infrastructure to facilitate the integration of gas from renewable energy sources . ### member states shall assess the need to extend existing gas network infrastructure to facilitate the integration of gas from renewable energy sources . transmission system operators and distribution system operators shall be responsible for guaranteeing a smooth functioning of the gas network infrastructure , including its maintenance and regular cleaning .


### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas . ### the member states shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme , including , where possible , measures aimed at avoiding the taxation of grants , ensuring portability of rights among eu social systems and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ‘ learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; learning mobility activities are fully accessible , inclusive and adequately funded and shall accompanied by measures such as language support , including for national sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning of and virtual cooperation regarding all eu spoken and signed languages . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and accessible communications tools ;


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


### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported . ### in its communication on strengthening european identity through education and culture , the commission highlighted the pivotal role of education , culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations . strengthening european identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of europe and our democratic societies . going abroad to study , learn , train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this european identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a community as well as to fostering such active citizenship , among people of all ages . those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities , for example by volunteering in local initiatives , as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience . activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education , training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported . the role of civil society organisations , such as youth organisations , is particularly important in achieving this goal through non - formal education and informal learning .


### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and / or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools ; ### ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or non - formal or informal learning ; it may take the form of traineeships , apprenticeships , youth exchanges , teaching or participation in a professional development activity ; it may be accompanied by measures such as language support , including sign languages , and training and / or be complemented by accessible online learning and virtual cooperation . in some specific cases , additional to physical mobility , it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible and / or specially adapted information technology and communications tools ;


### the mobility of adult education staff ; ### the mobility of adult education learners and staff ;


### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students , school pupils and learners in vocational education and training . mobility of low - skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad . ### the programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities , notably in those sectors where the programme could have the biggest efficiency gains , to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand . this should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for under - represented groups , especially young people not in formal education and learners in vocational education and training , as well as school pupils . higher education students could continue to be targeted at the existing high level . mobility of learners with fewer opportunities should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation . mobility opportunities for youth participating in non - formal or informal learning activities should also be fundamentally extended to reach more young people , especially newcomers , those with fewer opportunities and hard - to - reach population groups . mobility of staff in education , training , youth and sport should also be reinforced , considering its leverage effect . in line with the vision of a true european education area , the programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes , such as the european student card . this initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students ' access to various services before arriving at the institution abroad .


### the commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observations to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions . ### the commission shall submit evaluation reports to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions .


### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible learning mobility formats , and by fostering participation of small organisations , in particular newcomers and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants , in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle . ### the programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities , including through more flexible mobility formats , simplified administrative procedures , targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups under - represented in erasmus + , youth - friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations , in particular newcomers , youth organisations , volunteer - based and community - based grassroots organisations that work directly with learners with fewer opportunities of all ages , and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups , such as people with an ethnic minority background , people with disabilities and lgbti people . virtual formats , such as virtual cooperation , blended and virtual mobility , should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the mobility experience .


### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . ### the programme should encourage youth participation in europe ' s democratic life , including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society , raising awareness about european common values including fundamental rights , bringing together young people and decision makers at local , national and union level , as well as contributing to the european integration process . the programme recognises the key role of youth organisations and youth work in reaching this objective and will focus on building a stronger youth sector in europe by supporting and promoting the operation and projects of youth organisations across europe and in neighbouring countries , and cooperation with the rest of the world .


### the international dimension of the programme should be boosted aiming at offering a greater number of opportunities for mobility , cooperation and policy dialogue with third countries not associated to the programme . building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education , training and youth , the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors , such as in vocational education and training . ### the international dimension of the programme should be boosted aiming at i ) increasing opportunities for mobility and cooperation for individuals and organisations from less developed countries of the world by supporting capacity - building in third countries , skills ' development , people - to - people exchanges ; ii ) offering a greater number of opportunities for cooperation and mobility with developed and emerging countries to allow young europeans and european education systems to better face global challenges for the future , thus contributing to the growth and the competitiveness of the union . building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education , training and youth , the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors , such as in vocational education and training and sport .


### the 2010 bruges communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth . the 2017 communication on strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems , as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level . the programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for growth , innovation and competitiveness . these centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges , while supporting overall structural changes and socio - economic policies in the union . ### the 2010 bruges communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth . the 2017 communication on strengthening innovation in europe ' s regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems , as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level . the programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for sustainable development , social inclusion , growth , innovation and competitiveness . these centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges , while supporting overall structural changes and socio - economic policies in the union .


### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level , and its results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country . ### national agencies referred to in article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the programme , shall assist the commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the programme , including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and union level and its results . national agencies shall inform all relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country , with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders and to support a cross - sectoral approach in the programme ' s implementation .