### the commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the egf as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large - scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible . the union should continue to provide specific , one - off support to facilitate the re - integration into employment of displaced workers in areas , sectors , territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption . considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade , technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy , and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements , the mobilisation of the egf shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event . given its purpose , which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances , complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the esf + , the egf shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the multiannual financial framework , as set out in the commission ' s communication . ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 – 2027 ' and its annex27 . _________________ 27 commission swd 171 final and its annex com 321 final . ### the commission underlines the continuing importance of the role of the egf as a flexible fund to support workers who lose their jobs in large - scale restructuring events and to help them to find another job as rapidly as possible . the union should continue to provide specific , one - off support to facilitate the re - integration into quality and sustainable employment , such as green jobs , of displaced workers in areas , sectors , territories or labour markets suffering a shock of serious economic disruption . considering the interplay and mutual effects of open trade , technological change or other factors like the transition to a low carbon economy , and therefore considering that it is increasingly difficult to single out a specific factor that causes job displacements , the mobilisation of the egf shall in the future only be based on the significant impact of a restructuring event . given its purpose , which is to provide support in situations of urgency and unexpected circumstances , complementing the more anticipatory assistance offered by the esf + , the egf shall remain a flexible and special instrument outside the budgetary ceilings of the multiannual financial framework , as set out in the commission ' s communication . ' a modern budget for a union that protects , empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021 – 2027 ' and its annex27 . _________________ 27 commission swd 171 final and its annex com 321 final .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures and personalised services aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into quality and sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the voluntary and fair mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age in a circular , energy and resource - efficient economy . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be strongly restricted . the financial contributions should be in addition and never in replacement to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of member states or companies by virtue of law or collective agreements . companies should contribute to the national co - founding of the measures unless they are unable to do so .


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


### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time . ### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf and the eu institutions should do their utmost to assess them rapidly . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time .


### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states . ### the egf shall contribute to a just transition to a climate - friendly , circular , energy and resource - efficient economy , phasing - out coal regions , and better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social , economic and territorial cohesion among all regions and member states .


### a financial contribution from the egf may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted beneficiaries and , in particular , the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers , into employment or self - employment . ### a financial contribution from the egf may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted beneficiaries and , in particular , the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers , into quality and sustainable employment or self - employment .


### the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised services offered . the level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and the needs of the respective beneficiary . ### the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age in a circular , energy and resource - efficient economy is a mandatory horizontal element of any package of personalised services offered . the level of training shall be adapted to the qualifications and the needs of the respective beneficiary .


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


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


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


### principle 10 of the european pillar of social rights43 , proclaimed at gothenburg on 17 november 2017 , provides that every worker has the right to healthy , safe and well - adapted work environment . the right to a high level of protection of the health and safety at work , as well as to a working environment adapted to the professional needs of workers and which enables them to prolong their participation in the labour market includes also protection from carcinogens and mutagens at the workplace . __________________ 43 european pillar of social rights , november 2017 , https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / priorities / deeper - and - fairer - economic - and - monetary - union / european - pillar - social - rights_en ### principle 10 of the european pillar of social rights43 , proclaimed at gothenburg on 17 november 2017 , provides that every worker has the right to healthy , safe and well - adapted work environment . the right to a high level of protection of the health and safety at work , as well as to a working environment adapted to the professional needs of workers and which enables them to prolong their participation in the labour market includes also protection from carcinogens and mutagens at the workplace irrespective of the arrangements for , and duration of employment and exposure . __________________ 43 european pillar of social rights , november 2017 , https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / priorities / deeper - and - fairer - economic - and - monetary - union / european - pillar - social - rights_en


### this directive strengthens the protection of workers’ health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . information related to residual risk , made publicly available at union level , is valuable for any future work to limit risks from occupational exposure to carcinogens and mutagens . transparency of such information should be further encouraged . ### this directive strengthens the protection of workers’ health and safety at their workplace . new limit values should be set out in directive 2004 / 37 / ec in the light of available information , including new scientific and technical data and evidence - based best practices , techniques and protocols for exposure level measurement at the workplace . that information should , if possible , include data on residual risks to the health of workers , recommendations of the scientific committee on occupational exposure limits and opinions of the committee for risk assessment of the european chemicals agency , as well as opinions of the advisory committee on safety and health at work . ) . information related to residual risk shall be made publicly available at union level . transparency is a tool for prevention in this context .


### the limit values set out in this directive are to be kept under review to ensure consistency with regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council50 , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values set out under directive 2004 / 37 / ec and derived no effect levels for hazardous chemicals under that regulation in order to protect workers effectively . __________________ 50 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . ### the limit values established in this directive should be regularly monitored and revised if needed in the light of the implementation of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council50 and of the opinions of the echa risk assessment committee and socio - economic analysis committee , in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values established in directive 2004 / 37 / ec and dose - response relations , actual exposure information , and , where available , dnels derived for hazardous chemicals in accordance with that regulation in order to protect workers effectively . __________________ 50 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec .


### the european investment advisory hub should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements . it should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more member states and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of cop21 . notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the eib and the commission , so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union , the eiah should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi and support the eib where needed in originating projects . it should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi . ### the european investment advisory hub should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements . it should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more member states and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of cop21 . notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the eib and the commission , so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union , the eiah should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the efsi and support the eib where needed in originating projects . it should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of union funding with the efsi . transparency , participation , accessibility of information ?


### to better address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , eib special activities supported by the efsi shall typically have features such as subordination , participation in risk - sharing instruments , cross - border characteristics , exposure to specific risks or other identifiable aspects as further described in annex ii . ### ' to better address market failures or sub - optimal investment situations , eib special activities supported by the efsi shall have features as further described in annex ii . '


### the scoreboard shall be made public as soon as an operation under the eu guarantee is signed , with the exclusion of commercially sensitive information . ; ### ' the scoreboard shall be made public as soon as an operation under the eu guarantee is signed approved , with the exclusion of commercially sensitive information ; the investment committee shall provide the parliament with the scoreboard of indicators of rejected operations with the exclusion of commercially sensitive information as well as an overview of the investment - weighted aggregate scores of approved projects ; '


### the establishment of a union binding renewable energy target for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors . a target defined at the union level would leave greater flexibility for member states to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets in the most cost - effective manner in accordance with their specific circumstances , energy mixes and capacities to produce renewable energy . ### the establishment of union and national binding renewable energy targets for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors .


### the opening of support schemes to cross - border participation limits negative impacts on the internal energy market and can , under certain conditions , help member states achieve the union target more cost - efficiently . cross - border participation is also the natural corollary to the development of the union renewables policy , with a union - level binding target replacing national binding targets . it is therefore appropriate to require member states to progressively and partially open support to projects located in other member states , and define several ways in which such progressive opening may be implemented , ensuring compliance with the provisions of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , including articles 30 , 34 and 110 . ### the opening of support schemes to cross - border participation limits negative impacts on the internal energy market and can , under certain conditions , help member states achieve the union target more cost - efficiently . cross - border participation is also the natural corollary to the development of the union renewables policy , with a union - level binding target accompanying national binding targets . it is therefore appropriate to require member states to progressively and partially open support to projects located in other member states , and define several ways in which such progressive opening may be implemented , ensuring compliance with the provisions of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , including articles 30 , 34 and 110 .


### in order to ensure that annex ix takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council25 , the union sustainability criteria , and the need to ensure that the annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues , the commission , when regularly evaluating the annex , should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues . __________________ 25 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives . ### in order to ensure that annex ix takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council25 , the union sustainability criteria , the principle of cascading use , and the need to ensure that that annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues , the commission , when regularly evaluating that annex , should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that are able to deliver substantial greenhouse gas emission savings based on a lifecycle assessment , taking into account indirect emissions related to any displacement effects , and that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for products , wastes or residues . __________________ 25 directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives .


### the european strategy for a low - carbon mobility of july 2016 pointed out that food - based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels . to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land - use change impacts , it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the union target set out in this directive . ### where pasture or agricultural land previously destined for food and feed production is diverted to biofuel production , it will continue to be necessary to satisfy non - fuel demand by intensifying current production or by bringing non - agricultural land into production elsewhere . the use of non - agricultural land for agriculture constitutes indirect land use change and can lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions when it involves the conversion of land with high carbon stock . the european strategy for a low - carbon mobility of july 2016 pointed out that food - based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels . to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land - use change impacts , it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the union target set out in this directive , and to include an estimate for indirect land use change in the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions .


### advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions , stimulating the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost - effective manner , and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports . the incorporation obligation on fuels suppliers should encourage continuous development of advanced fuels , including biofuels , and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet it . the commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance , technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels . ### advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions , stimulating the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost - effective manner , and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports . however , non - food feedstocks can result in associated land use change emissions or other indirect emissions . in order to account for indirect emissions relating to the displacement of current uses for some of the feedstock , estimates should be included in the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions . it is possible that those estimates change as additional data become available or as the markets for those non - food feedstocks change over time . they should therefore be kept under regular review . the incorporation obligation on fuels suppliers should encourage continuous development of advanced fuels , including biofuels , and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet it . the commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance , technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels .


### agricultural feedstock for the production of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should not be produced on peatland as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland would result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose while the absence of such drainage cannot be easily verified . ### agricultural feedstock for the production of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels should not be produced on peatland or wetland as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland or wetland would result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose while the absence of such drainage cannot be easily verified .


### in order to amend or supplement non - essential elements of the provisions of this directive , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the list of feedstocks for the production of advanced biofuels , the contribution of which towards the fuel suppliers ' obligation in transport is limited ; the adaptation of the energy content of transport fuels to scientific and technical progress ; the methodology to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process ; the implementation of agreements on mutual recognition of guarantees of origin ; the establishment of rules to monitor the functioning of the system of guarantees of origin ; and the rules for calculating the greenhouse gas impact of biofuels , bioliquids and their fossil fuel comparators . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to amend or supplement non - essential elements of the provisions of this directive , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the list of feedstocks for the production of advanced biofuels including associated estimated indirect emissions ; the adaptation of the energy content of transport fuels to scientific and technical progress ; the methodology to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process ; the implementation of agreements on mutual recognition of guarantees of origin ; the establishment of rules to monitor the functioning of the system of guarantees of origin ; and the rules for calculating the greenhouse gas impact of biofuels , bioliquids and their fossil fuel comparators . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### 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 mandatory union and national targets 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 .


### union binding overall target for 2030 ### union and national binding overall targets for 2030


### the application relates to a joint project that fulfils the criteria in points and of paragraph 2 and that will use the interconnector after it becomes operational , and to a quantity of electricity that is no greater than the quantity that will be exported to the union after the interconnector becomes operational . ### the application relates to a joint project that fulfils the criteria in points , and of paragraph 2 and that will use the interconnector after it becomes operational , and to a quantity of electricity that is no greater than the quantity that will be exported to the union after the interconnector becomes operational .


### include a written acknowledgement of points and by the third country in whose territory the installation is to become operational and the proportion or amount of electricity produced by the installation which will be used domestically by that third country . ### include a written acknowledgement of points , and point of paragraph 2 by the third country in whose territory the installation is to become operational and the proportion or amount of electricity produced by the installation which will be used domestically by that third country .


### member states shall not recognise guarantees of origins issued by a third country except where the commission has signed an agreement with that third country on mutual recognition of guarantees of origin issued in the union and compatible guarantees of origin systems established in that country , where there is direct import or export of energy . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to enforce these agreements . ### member states shall not recognise guarantees of origins issued by a third country except where the commission has signed an agreement with that third country on mutual recognition of guarantees of origin issued in the union and compatible guarantees of origin systems established in that country , where there is direct import or export of energy . the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to enforce these agreements . those agreements shall comply with international law , including human rights law , as well as with all relevant decisions of the commission and the case - law of the court of justice of the european union .


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors , and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles , shall be taken into account . ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , and renewable electricity supplied to all transport sectors , shall be taken into account .


### for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 , member states may place additional sustainability requirements for biomass fuels . ### for the purposes referred to in points , and of paragraph 1 , member states may place additional sustainability requirements for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels .


### where a default value for greenhouse gas emission saving for the production pathway is laid down in part a or b of annex v for biofuels and bioliquids and in part a of annex vi for biomass fuels where the el value for those biofuels or bioliquids calculated in accordance with point 7 of part c of annex v and for those biomass fuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of part b of annex vi is equal to or less than zero , by using that default value ; ### where a default value for greenhouse gas emission saving for the production pathway is laid down in part a or b of annex v for biofuels and bioliquids and in part a of annex vi for biomass fuels where the el value for those biofuels or bioliquids calculated in accordance with point 7 of part c of annex v and for those biomass fuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of part b of annex vi is equal to or less than zero , by using that default value and deducting from it the default reduction of greenhouse gas emissions savings from indirect land - use change as set out in part a of annex viii or from indirect carbon as set out in part ba thereof ;


### by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part c of annex v for biofuels and bioliquids and in part b of annex vi for biomass fuels ; ### by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part c of annex v for biofuels and bioliquids and in part b of annex vi for biomass fuels and deducting from it the default reduction of greenhouse gas emissions savings from indirect land use change as set out in in part a of annex viii or from indirect carbon as set out in part ba thereof ;


### by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part c of annex v , where disaggregated default values in part d or e of annex v may be used for some factors , and actual values , calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part c of annex v , for all other factors ; or ### by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part c of annex v , where disaggregated default values in part d or e of annex v may be used for some factors , and actual values , calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part c of annex v , for all other factors and deducting from the value calculated the default reduction of greenhouse gas emissions savings from indirect land - use change as set out in part a of annex viii or from indirect carbon as set out in part ba thereof ; or


### by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part b of annex vi , where disaggregated default values in part c of annex vi may be used for some factors , and actual values , calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part b of annex vi , for all other factors . ### by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part b of annex vi , where disaggregated default values in part c of annex vi may be used for some factors , and actual values , calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part b of annex vi , for all other factors and deducting from the value calculated the default reduction of greenhouse gas emissions savings from indirect land - use change as set out in part a of annex viii .


### the commission shall monitor the origin of biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels consumed in the union and the impact of their production , including impact as a result of displacement , on land use in the union and the main third countries of supply . such monitoring shall be based on member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and corresponding progress reports required in articles 3 , 15 and 18 of regulation [ governance ] , , and those of relevant third countries , intergovernmental organisations , scientific studies and any other relevant pieces of information . the commission shall also monitor the commodity price changes associated with the use of biomass for energy and any associated positive and negative effects on food security . ### the commission shall monitor the origin of biofuels and bioliquids , and biomass fuels consumed in the union as well as the impact of the production of renewable energy from those and other sources , including impact as a result of displacement , on land use in the union and the third countries of supply . such monitoring shall be based on member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and corresponding progress reports required in articles 3 , 15 and 18 of regulation [ governance ] , , and those of relevant third countries , intergovernmental organisations , scientific studies and any other relevant pieces of information . the commission shall also monitor the commodity price changes associated with the use of biomass for energy and any associated positive and negative effects on food security .


### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states . with the exception of cross - border workers referred to in article 65 , the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least three months of insurance in that member state . the previously competent member state should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition . in this case , registration with the employment services of the member state of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the member state , where the unemployed person had been previously insured . ### in the area of unemployment benefits , the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all member states on the basis of article 6 .


### a person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a member state on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of directive 96 / 71 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 or sent by that employer to another member state to perform work on that employer ' s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that the anticipated duration of such work does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self - employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this article . __________________ 46 oj l 018 , 21 . 01 . 1997 p . 1 . ### a person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a member state on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted by that employer to another member state to perform work on that employer ' s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that : the anticipated or actual duration of such work does not exceed 6 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self - employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this article ; and for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the start of the activity as an employed person , the person concerned is already subject to the legislation of the member state in which his or her employer is established .


### a person who normally pursues an activity as a self - employed person in a member state who goes to pursue a similar activity in another member state shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that the anticipated duration of such activity does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not replacing another posted employed or self - employed person . . ### a person who normally pursues an activity as a self - employed person in a member state who goes to pursue a similar activity in another member state shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first member state , provided that : the anticipated or actual duration of such activity does not exceed six months and that the person is not replacing another posted employed or self - employed person , and for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the start of the activity , the person concerned has already been subject to the legislation of the member state in which he or she normally pursues his or her activity .


### the european council concluded in particular that the union should urgently address emerging trends : this includes issues such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers technologies , while at the same time ensuring a high level of data protection , digital rights and ethical standards . the european council invited the commission to put forward a european approach to artificial intelligence by early 2018 and called on the commission to put forward the necessary initiatives for strengthening the framework conditions with a view to enable the eu to explore new markets through risk - based radical innovations and to reaffirm the leading role of its industry . ### the european council concluded in particular that the union should urgently address emerging trends : this includes issues such as artificial intelligence , while at the same time ensuring a high level of data protection , digital rights and ethical standards . the european council invited the commission to put forward a european approach to artificial intelligence by early 2018 and called on the commission to put forward the necessary initiatives for strengthening the framework conditions with a view to enable the eu to explore new markets through risk - based radical innovations and to reaffirm the leading role of its industry .


### the advanced digital technologies supported by this programme , such as high performance computing , cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed , implemented and scaled - up at union level . just as the deployment of these technologies require a union response so does the skills dimension . training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up , increased and made accessible throughout the eu . failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of union ' s economy . the actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the esf , erdf and horizon europe programmes . ### the advanced digital technologies supported by this programme , such as high performance computing , cybersecurity , data protection and artificial intelligence are now sufficiently mature to move beyond the research arena and be deployed , implemented and scaled - up at union level . just as the deployment of these technologies require a union response so does the skills dimension . training opportunities in advanced digital skills need to be scaled up , increased and made accessible throughout the eu . failing this could impede the smooth deployment of advanced digital technologies and hamper the overall competitiveness of union ' s economy . the actions supported by this programme are complementary to those supported by the esf , erdf and horizon europe programmes .


### reinforce and network existing artificial intelligence testing and experimentation facilities in member states ; ### reinforce and network existing ethical artificial intelligence testing and experimentation facilities in member states ;


### support , together with member states , the procurement of advanced cybersecurity equipment , tools and data infrastructures in full compliance with data protection legislation ; ### support , together with member states , the procurement of advanced cybersecurity equipment , tools and data infrastructures in order to achieve a common high level of cybersecurity at the european level , in full support of and compliance with data protection legislation , including data protection and privacy by design ;


### support the best use of european knowledge , capacity and skills related to cybersecurity ; ### support the best use and the increase of european knowledge , capacity and skills related to cybersecurity , including through more training and education ;


### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 4 . advanced digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme , thus contributing to increase europe ' s talent pool , fostering greater professionalism , especially with regard to high performance computing , big data analytics , cybersecurity , distributed ledger technologies , robotics and artificial intelligence . the financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives : ### the financial intervention by the union under specific objective 4 . advanced digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme , thus contributing to increase europe ' s talent pool , fostering greater professionalism , especially with regard to high performance computing , big data analytics , data protection competencies , cybersecurity , robotics and artificial intelligence . the financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives :


### support the design and delivery of long - term trainings and courses for students , it professionals and the workforce ; ### support the design and delivery of more long - term and requalification trainings and courses for students , it professionals , the workforce , researchers and academics ;


### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for entrepreneurs , small business leaders and the workforce ; ### support the design and delivery of short - term trainings and courses for the workforce and entrepreneurs , including , small business leaders and innovators ;


### support on - the - job trainings and traineeships for students , young entrepreneurs and graduates . ### support on - the - job trainings and traineeships for students , young workforce and entrepreneurs , and graduates .


### deploy , operate and maintain trans - european interoperable digital service infrastructures in complementarity with national and regional actions ; ### deploy , operate and maintain trans - european interoperable state - of - the - art digital service infrastructures in complementarity with national and regional actions ;


### facilitate the development , update and use of solutions and frameworks by european public administrations , businesses and citizens , including the re - use of interoperability solutions and frameworks ; ### facilitate the development , update and use of solutions and frameworks by european public administrations , businesses and citizens , including open source and the re - use of interoperability solutions and frameworks ;


### support cooperation towards achieving a european ecosystem for trusted infrastructures using distributed ledger services and applications , including support for interoperability and standardisation and fostering the deployment of eu cross - border applications ; ### support cooperation towards achieving a european ecosystem for trusted infrastructures and applications , including support for interoperability and standardisation and fostering the deployment of eu cross - border applications ;


### for the purpose of the establishment of the network mentioned in paragraph 1 , each member state shall designate candidate entities through an open and competitive process , on the basis of the following criteria : ### for the purpose of the establishment of the network mentioned in paragraph 1 , each member state shall designate candidate entities , based on harmonised rules , through an open , transparent and competitive process , on the basis of the following criteria :


### text proposed by the european central bank on 29 march 2017 , the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland notified the european council of its intention to withdraw from the european union . the withdrawal of the united kingdom will lead to a fundamental change in how certain systemically important euro - denominated clearing activities are regulated , overseen and supervised , thereby adversely affecting the eurosystem’s ability to monitor and manage risks to the smooth operation of payment systems , and implementation of the eurosystem’s monetary policy . ### the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland notified the european council of its intention to withdraw from the european union . the withdrawal of the united kingdom may lead to a fundamental change in how certain systemically important euro - denominated clearing activities are regulated , overseen and supervised , thereby adversely affecting the eurosystem’s ability to monitor and manage risks relevant to the smooth operation of payment systems , and having a direct impact on the implementation of the eurosystem’s monetary policy .


### text proposed by the european central bank in order to address these issues , on 13 june 2017 the commission presented its legislative proposal to ensure financial stability and the safety and soundness of ccps that are of systemic relevance for financial markets across the union . in order to ensure that the eurosystem as central bank of issue for the euro can carry out the role envisaged by the legislative proposal , it is of utmost importance that it has the relevant powers under the treaty and the statute of the escb . in particular , the eurosystem should have regulatory powers to adopt binding assessments and require remedial action , in close cooperation with other union authorities . moreover , where necessary to protect the stability of the euro , the ecb should also have the regulatory powers to adopt additional requirements for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions . ### in order to address these issues , on 13 june 2017 the commission presented its legislative proposal to ensure financial stability and the safety and soundness of ccps that are of systemic relevance for financial markets across the union . in order to ensure that the eurosystem as central bank of issue for the euro can carry out the role envisaged by the legislative proposal , it is of utmost importance that it has the relevant powers under the treaty and the statute of the escb . in particular , the eurosystem should have regulatory powers to adopt binding assessments and require remedial action in full respect and consistency with the regulatory powers provided for in the relevant union legislative acts and in close cooperation with other union authorities . moreover , where necessary to protect the stability of the euro , the ecb should also have the regulatory powers to adopt specific additional requirements provided for in the relevant union legislation related to the union recognition of clearing systems established in third countries for ccps involved in the clearing of significant amounts of euro - denominated transactions .


### text proposed by the european central bank article 22 of the statute of the escb is part of chapter iv ‘ monetary functions and operations of the escb’ . the tasks conferred therein should accordingly only be used for monetary policy purposes . ### article 22 of the statute of the escb is part of chapter iv ‘ monetary functions and operations of the escb’ . the tasks conferred therein should accordingly only be used for monetary policy purposes . those tasks should relate to areas that are of relevance to the conduct of monetary policy and be limited to requirements allowing to monitor the activities of the clearing system , such as reporting requirements or requirements relevant for assessing the risks and the resilience of the system to adverse market conditions . they could also include specific requirements which fully respects and are fully consistent with union legislative acts necessary to address situations in which a clearing system for financial instruments poses an imminent risk of substantial harm to union financial institutions , critical union markets , or the broader financial system of the union limited to liquidity , settlement , collateral , interoperability and margin requirements imposed on the basis of provisional measures related to systemic liquidity risks , with a view in particular to facilitate the transmission of monetary policy and the smooth functioning of payment systems .


### the extended efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union’s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided , unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross - border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support . ### the efsi should address remaining market failures and sub - optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for europe’s future job creation – including for the youth – , growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality . they include investments in the areas of energy , environment and climate action , social and human capital and related infrastructure , healthcare , research and innovation , cross - border and sustainable transport , as well as the digital transformation . in particular , the contribution of operations supported by the efsi to achieving the union’s ambitious targets set at the paris climate conference should be reinforced . energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted . in addition , efsi support to motorways should be avoided . for reasons of clarity , although they are already eligible , it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture , fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for efsi support .


### the eib shall target that at least 40 % of efsi financing under the infrastructure and innovation window supports projects with components that contribute to climate action , in line with the cop21 commitments . the steering board shall provide detailed guidance to that end . ; ### the eib shall target that at least 50 % of efsi financing under the infrastructure and innovation window supports projects with components that contribute to climate action , in line with the cop21 commitments . the steering board shall provide detailed guidance to that end . ;


### in the first sentence of point , the word ‘ initial’ is deleted . ### in the first sentence of point , the word ‘ initial’ is deleted . in the second sentence of point , the word ‘ adopt’ is replaced by ‘ adopt and ensure the effective implementation of’ .


### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state . an adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for member states with both a positive limit under decision 406 / 2009 / ec and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to decisions 2013 / 162 / eu and 2013 / 634 / eu , to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . __________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 . ### the approach of annually binding national limits taken in decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030 , with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and using the 2020 targets established under decision no 406 / 2009 / ec as a maximum limit and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each member state , using whichever value is lower . the european council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non - ets sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost - effectiveness of the collective union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030 . __________________ 19 decision no 406 / 2009 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the effort of member states to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 .


### as a means to enhance the overall cost - effectiveness of total reductions , member states should be able to transfer part of their annual emission allocation to other member states . the transparency of such transfers should be ensured and may be carried out in a manner that is mutually convenient , including by means of auctioning , the use of market intermediaries acting on an agency basis , or by way of bilateral arrangements . ### as a means to enhance the overall cost - effectiveness of total reductions , member states should be able to transfer part of their annual emission allocation to other member states . the transparency of such transfers should be ensured and may be carried out in a manner that is mutually convenient , including by means of auctioning , the use of market intermediaries acting on an agency basis , or by way of bilateral arrangements . it is important that the revenue of such transfers is made available for building renovation projects , in particular for low income households affected by energy poverty and social housing in line with the energy efficiency directive [ . . . ] .


### this regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning . the review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement . ### within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the unfccc in 2018 , 2024 and every 5 years thereafter the commission should submit a report to the european parliament and to the council in order to assess the overall functioning of this regulation . the report should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the paris agreement , and should be accompanied , where appropriate , by legislative proposals to update this regulation and its ambition in accordance with the evolutions emerging from the facilitative dialogue under the unfccc , and the latest scientific findings of the ipcc .


### for the purposes of this regulation , co2 emissions from ipcc source category ' 1 . a . 3 . a civil aviation ' shall be treated as zero . ### for the purposes of this regulation , co2 emissions from ipcc source category ' 1 . a . 3 . a civil aviation ' covered by the directive 2003 / 87 / ec shall be treated as zero .


### member states may use the flexibilities set out in paragraphs 2 to 6 of this article , and in articles 6 and 7 . ### member states may use the flexibilities set out in paragraphs 2 to 6 of this article .


### in 2027 and 2032 , if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a member state exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply : ### if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a member state exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply :


### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 , including annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public . ### the commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this regulation through the union registry established pursuant to article 10 of regulation no 525 / 2013 . the commission shall , for that purpose , adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 12 to supplement this regulation , concerning annual emission allocations , flexibilities exercised under article 4 to 7 , compliance under article 9 and changes in coverage under article 10 of this regulation . the central administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this regulation and , where necessary , block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities . this information shall be accessible to the public .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### within six months of the end of the facilitative dialogue under the unfccc in 2018 , and by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu ' s overall 2030 , 2040 and 2050 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and assess its contribution to the long - term mitigation goals of the paris agreement , taking into account the latest scientific findings of the ipcc as well as the need to update this regulation in the light of the global stocktaking to enhance the union´s climate action . the report shall be accompanied , where appropriate , by legislative proposals .


### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . ### the esf + should aim to promote employment through active interventions enabling integration into the labour market , notably for youth , the long - term unemployed and the inactive , as well as through promoting self–employment and the social economy . the esf + should aim to improve the functioning of labour markets by supporting the modernisation of labour market institutions such as the public employment services in order to improve their capacity to provide intensified targeted counselling and guidance during the job search and the transition to employment and to enhance workers’ mobility . the esf + should promote women ' s participation in the labour market through measures aiming to ensure , amongst others , improved work / life balance and access to childcare . the esf + should also aim to provide a healthy and well - adapted working environment in order to respond to health risks related to changing forms of work and the needs of the ageing workforce . the esf + should also support measures aimed to facilitate the transition of young people between education and employment .


### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , effectiveness and labour market relevance of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning and employability , and contribute to competitiveness and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , forecasting and graduate tracking , training of educators , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications . ### the esf + should provide support to improving the quality , accessibility and non - discriminatory nature of education and training systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of key competences notably as regards digital and language skills , including data protection and information governance and transversal skills which all individuals need for personal fulfilment and development , employment , social inclusion and active citizenship . the esf + should help progression and flexibility within education and training and transition to work , support lifelong learning , and contribute to social cohesion , the reduction of horizontal and vertical segregation and societal and economic innovation by supporting scalable and sustainable initiatives in these fields . this could be achieved for example through high - quality work - based learning and apprenticeships , lifelong guidance , skills anticipation in cooperation with industry , up - to - date training materials , training of educators , support for informal and non - formal learning , validation of learning outcomes and recognition of qualifications and prior learning .


### promoting lifelong learning , notably flexible upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all taking into account digital skills , better anticipating change and new skills requirements based on labour market needs , facilitating career transitions and promoting professional mobility ; ### promoting lifelong learning as well as informal and non - formal learning , notably flexible and learner - centred upskilling and reskilling opportunities for all taking into account digital skills , better anticipating change and new skills requirements guiding career transitions and promoting professional mobility , fostering democratic participation in society and tackling societal challenges ;


### 6equality between men and women and equal opportunities , and non - discrimination ### 6gender equality and equal opportunities , and non - discrimination


### member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall foster synergies and ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the esf + and other union funds , programmes and instruments such as erasmus , the asylum and migration fund and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , both in the planning phase and during implementation . member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions . ### member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall foster synergies and ensure coordination , complementarity and coherence between the esf + and other union funds , programmes and instruments such as the erdf , investeu , the rights and values instrument , erasmus , the asylum and migration fund and the reform support programme , including the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument , both in the planning phase and during implementation . member states and , where appropriate the commission , shall optimise mechanisms for coordination to avoid duplication of effort and ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation to deliver coherent and streamlined support actions .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 42 , article 43 , article 91 , article 100 , article 173 , article 175 , article 188 , article 192 , article 194 , article 195 and article 349 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 13 , 42 , article 43 , article 91 , article 100 , article 173 , article 175 , article 188 , article 192 , article 194 , article 195 and article 349 thereof ,


### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes , while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordinary cessation of fishing activities should be capped . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] . ### the multiannual financial framework set out in regulation xx / xx6 provides that the union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies . the emff budget should amount , in current prices , to eur 6 140 000 000 . emff resources should be split between shared , direct and indirect management . eur 5 311 000 000 should be allocated to support under shared management and eur 829 000 000 to support under direct and indirect management . in order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp and the msfd , the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021 - 2027 programming period should be based on the emff 2014 - 2020 shares . specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions , control and enforcement , collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes and protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems , while amounts for permanent cessation of fishing activities should be ineligible . _________________ 6 oj c [ … ] , [ … ] , p . [ … ] .


### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the cfp . ### the emff beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at union level in an overly prescriptive manner . instead , broad areas of support should be described under each priority . member states should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities . a variety of measures identified by the member states in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this regulation and in regulation no [ regulation laying down common provisions ] , provided they are covered by the areas of support identified in this regulation . however , it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation , for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fleet capacity . moreover , investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the cfp .


### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing . ### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing .


### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing . ### the united nations 2030 agenda for sustainable development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 sustainable development goals . the union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation . in that context , it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planning , the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status , to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing , to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies . this outcome should result from the world trade organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation . in addition , in the course of world trade organisation negotiations at the 2002 world summit of sustainable development and at the 2012 united nations conference on sustainable development , the union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fleet overcapacity and overfishing .


### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge . ### fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the union , in particular where small - scale coastal fishing plays an important role . with the average age in many fishing communities being over 50 , generational renewal and diversification of activities within the fisheries sector remain a challenge .


### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed . ### it should be possible for the emff to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health , safety and working conditions , energy efficiency , animal welfare and the quality of catches . such support should , however , not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under union or national law . under the architecture with no prescriptive measures , it should be up to member states to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments . with regard to health , safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels , a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed .


### small - scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set . ### small - scale coastal fishing has specific characteristics and problems that differentiate it from large - scale fishing . it includes fishing , farming and shellfish harvesting . the definition of coastal fishing should not be limited to vessel size as the only criterion , which is an outdated , unrealistic criterion . instead , the definition should relate to governance for state and sub - state fishery management skills , geomorphology and technical and environmental aspects . criteria , such as how the type of fishing gear is selected and its impact on the marine ecosystem , time at sea , crew number , the characteristics of the economic unit operating the resources , the economic impact and the extent of the benefits for coastal towns , fishing traditions for coastal communities , etc . the definition of small - scale coastal fishing used in europe should be flexible and should respect the range of state and sub - state fishing management skills . that sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector . operators from small - scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income . the emff should therefore give them a preferential treatment by creating a specific programme for small - scale coastal fishing , through a 100% aid intensity rate , including for operations related to control and enforcement , with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices . in addition , certain areas of support should be reserved for small - scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities , i . e . support for the acquisition of a second - hand vessel and for engine replacement or modernisation . furthermore , member states should include in their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set .


### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49 ### as a global actor , the union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance , in accordance with the joint communication to the council , the european parliament , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions of 10 november 2016 entitled ' international ocean governance : and agenda for the future of our oceans ' 17 . the union ' s ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner . international ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and in particular sustainable development goal 14 , but also to guarantee safe , secure , clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations . the union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral , regional and multilateral levels , including to prevent , deter and eliminate illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , to improve the international ocean governance framework , to reduce pressures on oceans and seas , to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits and to strengthen international ocean research and data . _________________ 17 join 49


### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of the sustainable blue economy , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation . ### under shared management , each member states should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the commission . in the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging member states to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes , the commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp . that analysis should guide both the member states and the commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs . when assessing the programmes , the commission should take into account the environmental and socio - economic challenges of the cfp , the socio - economic performance of a sustainable blue economy that develops within ecological limits , the challenges at sea basin level , the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems , the reduction of marine litter and climate change mitigation and adaptation .


### support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv . ### support under the emff shall contribute to meeting the needs of both producers and consumers . support under the emff shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the union . that contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in annex iv .


### member states shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable small - scale coastal fishing . this strategy shall be structured along the following sections , where applicable : ### member states shall prepare as part of their programme an action plan for small - scale coastal fishing , given the social , economic and environmental cohesion that this type of fishing entails , which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable small - scale coastal fishing . this strategy shall be structured along the following sections , where applicable :


### the emff may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems , including in inland waters . ### the emff may support actions for the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems .


### the emff may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it may also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . ### the emff shall support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in article 34 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . it shall also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council32 and regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council33 . _________________ 32 regulation no 2016 / 429 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health . 33 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec .


### the emff shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the commission in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1379 / 2013 . ### the emff shall support the development and dissemination of market intelligence for fishery and aquaculture products by the commission in accordance with article 42 of regulation no 1379 / 2013 . the emff shall also support in relation to marine products the promotion of the quality marks referred to in regulation no 1151 / 29012 of the european parliament and of the council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs .