### 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 . ### 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 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 planned transition to a low carbon economy , particularly in regions affected by the phasing - out of coal , 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 .


### 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 and resource - efficient economy .


### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ; ### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills that are required in the digital age , certification of acquired experience , personalised job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ;


### 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 take into account the underlying reasons for the redundancies , and anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a climate - friendly , 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 .


### 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 european 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


### 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 through inclusion in retraining and skilling programmes . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local , regional , or national 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 or in other regions . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age and on access to digital technology . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be strongly restricted . the financial contributions should be an added value , and not a replacement to any financial obligations that are the responsibility of member states or companies by virtue of law or collective agreements . companies should be encouraged to contribute to the national co - founding of the measures .


### 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 better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change , ushered in by globalisation and technological change as well as transition to a climate friendly , circular , energy - and resource - efficient economy , in order to find a new employment . 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 and be complementary to measures financed by the european social fund .


### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . __________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) . ### climate change , globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of major restructuring events in a reactive manner . __________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) .


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated such that they do not represent a threat to the conservation status of those habitats ; ### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing on marine habitats are minimised and where possible eliminated ;


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved . ### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on marine habitats , including sensitive seabed habitats , are minimised and maintained below the levels needed to achieve good environmental status , in particular for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved with the aim of ensuring that the criteria provided for descriptor 6 , laid down in part b of the annex to the commission decision 2010 / 477 / eu , are fulfilled ;


### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to allow for the use or extend the use of innovative fishing gears including the pulse trawl as described in part e of annex v within a specific sea basin , they shall provide an assessment of the likely impacts of using such gears on the targeted species and on sensitive species and habitats . ### when member states submit joint recommendations in accordance with article 19 to allow for the use or extend the use of innovative fishing gears including the pulse trawl as described in part e of annex v within a specific sea basin , they shall provide an assessment of the likely impacts of using such gears on the targeted species , on other species in the ecosystem and on habitats . such an assessment shall be based on use of the innovative gear during a trial period which shall be limited to no more than 5% of the vessels currently in that m&#233 ; tier for a period of at least two years .


### ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated such that they do not represent a threat to the conservation status of these species ; ### ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated ;


### ‘ driftnet’ means a net made up of one or more walls of netting , hung jointly in parallel on the headline , held on the water surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices and drifting with the current , either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached . it may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift such as a sea - anchor or an anchor on the bottom attached at one single end of the net ; ### ‘ driftnet’ means any gillnet held on the sea surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices , drifting with the current , either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached . it may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift ;


### the commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such measures shall be established by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 32 of this regulation and article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### the commission shall be empowered to establish technical measures at regional level with the aim of achieving objectives of multiannual plans referred to in articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . such measures shall be established by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 32 of this regulation and article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . notwithstanding article 18 and of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , the commission may adopt such delegated acts also in the absence of a joint recommendation referred to in these paragraphs .


### ‘ driftnet’ means a net made up of one or more walls of netting , hung jointly in parallel on the headline , held on the water surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices and drifting with the current , either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached . it may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift such as a sea - anchor or an anchor on the bottom attached at one single end of the net ; ### ‘ driftnet’ means any gillnet held on the water surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices , drifting with the current , either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached . it may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift ;


### technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species . ### technical measures should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the marine environment , stocks of fish and other species .


### in order to minimise the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats , regional groups of member states should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats . where scientific evidence shows that there is a serious threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then member states should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region . in particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds . ### in order to minimise and , where possible , eliminate the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats , regional groups of member states should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats . where scientific evidence shows that there is a threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then member states should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region . in particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds .


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall only be permitted if those assessments indicate that their use will not lead to negative impacts on animal welfare , sensitive habitats and non - target species .


### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species or compromise the achievement of a good environmental status of marine waters .


### ensure that bycatches of marine mammals , marine reptiles , seabirds and other non - commercially exploited species do not exceed levels provided for in union legislation and international agreements . ### ensure that bycatches of marine mammals , marine reptiles , seabirds and other non - commercially exploited species are progressively reduced and , where possible , eliminated .


### ‘ selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non - target species to be avoided or released unharmed ; ### ‘ selective fishing’ means a fishing method’s ability to target and capture fish or shellfish by size and species type during the fishing operation allowing non - target species and juveniles of regulated species to be avoided or released unharmed ;


### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ; ### ensure sustainable exploitation patterns that guarantee the conservation of fishery resources and protect sensitive sizes and ages , in particular juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ;


### in order to minimise the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats , regional groups of member states should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats . where scientific evidence shows that there is a serious threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then member states should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region . in particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds . ### in order to minimize and , where possible , eliminate the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats , regional groups of member states should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats . where scientific evidence shows that there is a threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then member states should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region . in particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds .


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals and provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been fully informed in advance . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of living specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals . the retention on board , transshipping or landing shall be authorized when the specimen is dead and can be used for scientific purposes , provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been fully informed in advance .


### the commission may require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 .


### dactylographic data ; ### fingerprint data ;


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be immediately deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### it is necessary to specify the categories of data that can be entered in sis in respect of third - country nationals who are the subject of a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . alerts on return should contain only those data that are required in order to identify the data subjects , to allow the competent authorities to take informed decisions without losing time and to ensure , where necessary , their protection in relation to persons who are armed , violent , have escaped or are involved in an activity as referred to in articles 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism26 . furthermore , in order to facilitate identification and detect multiple identities , the alert should include also a reference to the personal identification document and a copy of such document , if available . _________________ 26 council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha of 13 june 2002 on combating terrorism . ### it is necessary to specify the categories of data that can be entered in sis in respect of third - country nationals who are the subject of a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . alerts on return should contain only those data that are required in order to identify the data subjects , to allow the competent authorities to take informed decisions and to ensure , where necessary , their protection in relation to persons who are armed , violent , have escaped or are involved in an activity as referred to in articles 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism26 . furthermore , in order to facilitate identification and detect multiple identities , the alert should include also a reference to the personal identification document and a copy of such document , if available . _________________ 26 council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha of 13 june 2002 on combating terrorism .


### on 10 june 2016 the commission presented the proposal for the eu to ratify the paris agreement . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 . ### the council ratified the paris agreement on 5 october 2016 , following the consent given by the european parliament on 4 october 2016 . the paris agreement entered into force on 4 november 2016 and aims at keeping the increase in global temperature to well below 2 °c above pre - industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5 °c above pre - industrial levels , and in a manner that does not threaten food production . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 .


### regulation [ ] [ on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use , land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework ] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use , land - use change and forestry . while the environmental outcome under this regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland as defined in regulation [ ] , flexibility for a maximum quantity of 280 million tonnes of co2 equivalent of these removals divided among member states according to the figures in annex iii should be included as an additional possibility for member states to meet their commitments when needed . where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to article 8 of regulation [ lulucf ] is adopted , 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 article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that article . before adopting such a delegated act , the commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data , and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates . in addition , the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing member states’ compliance with requirements under regulation [ ] . ### deleted


### article 160 producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector in the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points , and of article 152 . the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation . producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference . ### article 160 is replaced by the following : “article 160 producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector in the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points , and of article 152 . the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector may propose to its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation . fruit and vegetable producer members may sell , either directly or through one intermediary , to consumers in the specific economic area in which their producer organisation is operating , no more than a fixed percentage of their production and / or products . the maximal percentages shall be fixed by the member state at not less than 10 % . producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference . ”


### the price payable for the delivery , which shall : — be static and be set out in the contract , and / or — be calculated by combining various factors set out in the contract , which may include market indicators reflecting changes in market conditions , the volume delivered and the quality or composition of the raw milk delivered , ### article 148 point point is replaced by the following : “ the price payable for the delivery , which shall : — cover production costs , as a minimum , and — be static and be set out in the contract , and / or — be calculated by combining various factors set out in the contract , which may include market indicators reflecting changes in market conditions , the volume delivered and the quality or composition of the raw milk delivered , ”


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris climate agreement , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries .


### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . ### the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions entitled ' the future of food and farming ' of 29 november 2017 sets out the challenges , objectives and orientations for the future common agricultural policy after 2020 . these objectives include , inter alia , the need for the cap to be more result - driven , to boost , in line with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the paris climate agreement , modernisation and sustainability , including the economic , social , environmental and climate sustainability of the agricultural , forestry and rural areas , to produce healthy food and to help reducing the union legislation - related administrative burden for beneficiaries . the communication also stresses the global dimension of the cap and states the union ' s commitment to enhance policy coherence for sustainable development .


### by 30 june 2014 and also by 31 december 2018 , on the development of the market situation in the milk and milk products sector , and in particular on the operation of articles 148 to 151 , article 152 and article 157 , assessing in particular the effects on milk producers and milk production in disadvantaged regions in connection with the general objective of maintaining production in such regions , and covering potential incentives to encourage farmers to enter into joint production agreements , together with any appropriate proposals ; ### article 225 point is replaced by the following : every four years and for the first time by 30 june 2022 , on the development of the market situation in the milk and milk products sector , and in particular on the operation of articles 148 to 151 , article 152 and article 157 , assessing in particular the effects on milk producers and milk production in disadvantaged regions in connection with the general objective of maintaining production in such regions , and covering potential incentives to encourage farmers to enter into joint production agreements , together with any appropriate proposals ;


### historically , union rules have limited the overall length of truck combinations which resulted in the typical cab - over - engine designs as they maximise the cargo space . however , the high position of the driver led to an increased blind spot area and poorer direct visibility around the truck cab . this is a major factor for truck accidents involving vulnerable road users . the number of casualties could be reduced significantly by improving direct vision . requirements should therefore be introduced to improve the direct vision . ### historically , union rules have limited the overall length of truck combinations which resulted in the typical cab - over - engine designs as they maximise the cargo space . however , the high position of the driver led to an increased blind spot area and poorer direct visibility around the truck cab . this is a major factor for truck accidents involving vulnerable road users . the number of casualties could be reduced significantly by improving direct vision . requirements should therefore be introduced to improve the direct vision so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driver’s seat by removing blind spots in front and on the sides of truck cabins .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of accident data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a very short timeframe before , during and after a triggering action is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken .


### ‘ event data recorder’ means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before , during and after a collision ; ### ‘ accident data recorder’ means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before and during a collision ;


### over the past decades , developments in vehicle safety have contributed significantly to the overall reduction in the number of road fatalities and severe injuries . however , these reductions have recently stalled in the union due to various factors , such as structural and behavioural factors , and without new initiatives on general road safety , the safety effects of the current approach will no longer be able to off - set the effects of increasing traffic volumes . therefore , the safety performance of vehicles needs to be further improved as part of an integrated road safety approach and in order to protect vulnerable road users better . ### over the past decades , developments in vehicle safety have contributed significantly to the overall reduction in the number of road fatalities and severe injuries . however , according to the latest figures available , 25 300 people died in 2017 on eu roads , a figure that has stagnated in the last four years . in addition , 135 000 people are seriously injured in collisions every years . further to the safety measures to protect car occupants , the implementation of specific measures to prevent fatalities and injuries of vulnerable road users , such as cyclists and pedestrians , is needed to protect users outside of the vehicle . without new initiatives on general road safety , the safety effects of the current approach will no longer be able to off - set the effects of increasing traffic volumes . therefore , the safety performance of vehicles needs to be further improved as part of an integrated road safety approach and in order to protect vulnerable road users better .


### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users . ### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled so as to prevent or minimise the risk of fatality or injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users .


### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal with speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ; ### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing dedicated and appropriate haptic feedback through the accelerator control based on speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ;


### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users . ### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled in such a way that , when used as intended , the risk of fatality or injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users is prevented or , in the event of an accident , minimized .


### it shall apply from [ po : please insert the date 36 months following the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### it shall apply from [ po : please insert the date 18 months following the date of entry into force of this regulation ] .


### advanced emergency braking systems and lane - keeping systems shall meet the following requirements in particular : ### advanced emergency braking systems , advanced pedestrians and cyclists warning and anti - collision systems , lane - keeping and lane - departure systems shall meet the following requirements in particular :


### the union law including the internal rules referred to in this regulation should be clear and precise and its application should be foreseeable to persons subject to it , in accordance with the case - law of the court of justice of the european union and the european court of human rights . ### the union law referred to in this regulation should be clear and precise and its application should be foreseeable to persons subject to it , in accordance with the case - law of the court of justice of the european union and the european court of human rights .


### where personal data are processed for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes , union law , which may include internal rules , may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes . ### where personal data are processed for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes , union law may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes .


### where personal data are processed for archiving purposes in the public interest , union law , which may include internal rules , may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 22 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes . ### where personal data are processed for archiving purposes in the public interest , union law may provide for derogations from the rights referred to in articles 17 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 22 and 23 subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in article 13 in so far as such rights are likely to render impossible or seriously impair the achievement of the specific purposes , and such derogations are necessary for the fulfilment of those purposes .


### the european data protection supervisor shall , acting within the scope of its respective competences and in the framework of its responsibilities , exchange relevant information , assist in carrying out audits and inspections , examine difficulties of interpretation or application of this regulation and other applicable union acts , study problems with the exercise of independent supervision or in the exercise of the rights of data subjects , draw up harmonised proposals for solutions to any problems and promote awareness of data protection rights , as necessary , jointly with the national supervisory authorities . ### they shall , each acting within the scope of its respective competences and in the framework of their responsibilities , exchange relevant information , assist each other in carrying out audits and inspections , examine difficulties of interpretation or application of this regulation and other applicable union acts , study problems with the exercise of independent supervision or in the exercise of the rights of data subjects , draw up harmonised proposals for solutions to any problems and promote awareness of data protection rights , as necessary .


### in certain instances , union law provides for a model of coordinated supervision , shared between the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities . moreover , the european data protection supervisor is the supervisory authority of europol and a specific model of cooperation with the national supervisory authorities is established through a cooperation board with an advisory function . in order to improve the effective supervision and enforcement of substantive data protection rules , a single , coherent model of coordinated supervision should be introduced in the union . the commission should therefore , where appropriate , submit legislative proposals with a view to amending union legal acts providing for a model of coordinated supervision , in order to align them with the coordinated supervision model of this regulation . the european data protection board should serve as a single forum for ensuring the effective coordinated supervision across the board . ### in certain instances , union law provides for a model of coordinated supervision , shared between the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities . moreover , the european data protection supervisor is the supervisory authority of europol and a specific model of cooperation with the national supervisory authorities is established through a cooperation board with an advisory function . in order to improve the effective supervision and enforcement of substantive data protection rules , this regulation should introduce a single , coherent model of coordinated supervision . the european data protection board should serve as a single forum for ensuring the effective coordinated supervision across the board .


### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties or internal rules of union institutions and bodies may impose restrictions concerning specific principles and the rights of information , access to and rectification or erasure of personal data , the right to data portability , confidentiality of electronic communications as well as the communication of a personal data breach to a data subject and certain related obligations of the controllers , as far as necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard public security , the prevention , investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , including the protection of human life especially in response to natural or manmade disasters , internal security of union institutions and bodies , other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , the keeping of public registers kept for reasons of general public interest or the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others , including social protection , public health and humanitarian purposes . ### legal acts adopted on the basis of the treaties may impose restrictions concerning specific principles and the rights of information , access to and rectification or erasure of personal data , the right to data portability as well as the communication of a personal data breach to a data subject and certain related obligations of the controllers , as far as necessary and proportionate in a democratic society to safeguard public security , the prevention , investigation and prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , including the protection of human life especially in response to natural or manmade disasters , internal security of union institutions and bodies , other important objectives of general public interest of the union or of a member state , in particular an important economic or financial interest of the union or of a member state , the keeping of public registers kept for reasons of general public interest or the protection of the data subject or the rights and freedoms of others , including social protection , public health and humanitarian purposes .


### the european data protection supervisor shall cooperate with supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 and article 51 of directive 2016 / 680 and with the joint supervisory authority established under article 25 of council decision 2009 / 917 / jha21 to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective duties , in particular by providing each other with relevant information , requesting national supervisory authorities to exercise their powers or responding to a request from such authorities . _________________ 21 council decision 2009 / 917 / jha of 30 november 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes , oj l 323 , 10 . 12 . 2009 , p . 20–30 . ### the european data protection supervisor shall cooperate with supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 and article 51 of directive 2016 / 680 to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective duties , in particular by providing each other with relevant information , requesting each other to exercise their powers or responding to each other ' s requests .


### in declaration no 21 on the protection of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation , annexed to the final act of the intergovernmental conference which adopted the treaty of lisbon , the conference acknowledged that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation based on article 16 tfeu could prove necessary because of the specific nature of those fields . this regulation should therefore apply to union agencies carrying out activities in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation only to the extent that union law applicable to such agencies does not contain specific rules on the processing of personal data . ### in declaration no 21 on the protection of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation , annexed to the final act of the intergovernmental conference which adopted the treaty of lisbon , the conference acknowledged that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation based on article 16 tfeu could prove necessary because of the specific nature of those fields . furthermore , the field of common foreign and security policy also has a specific nature and specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data could prove necessary as well . it is therefore appropriate to regulate the processing of operational personal data , such as personal data processed for criminal investigation purposes , by union agencies established on the basis of chapters 4 and 5 of title v of part three of the tfeu and by missions referred to in article 42 , 43 and 44 of the teu by specific rules , derogating from a number of general rules of this regulation . those specific rules are aligned with the provisions of the directive 2016 / 680 and should be interpreted homogenously . processing of administrative personal data by those bodies , offices or agencies , such as staff data , should be covered by this regulation .


### processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures pursuant to article 5 may be carried out only if authorised by union law , which may include internal rules , providing the appropriate specific safeguards for the rights and freedoms of data subjects . ### processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures pursuant to article 5 may be carried out only if authorised by union law providing the appropriate specific safeguards for the rights and freedoms of data subjects .


### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor shall meet with the national supervisory authorities at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . the costs and servicing of those meetings shall be borne by the european data protection board . rules of procedure shall be adopted at the first meeting . further working methods shall be developed jointly as necessary . ### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities shall meet at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . for these purposes , the european data protection board may develop further working methods as necessary .


### where a union act refers to this article , the european data protection supervisor shall cooperate actively with the national supervisory authorities , in order to ensure effective supervision of large it systems or union agencies . ### where a union act envisages that the european data protection supervisor supervises the processing of personal data at the union level and national supervisory authorities supervise the processing of personal data at national level in a large it system or a union body , office or agency , the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities , each acting within the scope of their respective competencies , shall cooperate actively in the framework of their responsibilities and shall ensure coordinated supervision .


### the data protection officer may be a staff member of the union institution or body , or fulfil the tasks on the basis of a service contract . ### the data protection officer may be a staff member of the union institution or body , or , taking into account the organisational structure and size of the union institution or body , fulfil the tasks on the basis of a service contract .


### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor shall meet with the national supervisory authorities at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . the costs and servicing of those meetings shall be borne by the european data protection board . rules of procedure shall be adopted at the first meeting . further working methods shall be developed jointly as necessary . ### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities shall meet at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . the costs and servicing of those meetings shall be borne by the european data protection board . for these purposes , the european data protection board may develop further working methods as necessary .


### the union institutions and bodies shall inform the european data protection supervisor when drawing up administrative measures and internal rules relating to the processing of personal data involving a union institution or body alone or jointly with others . ### the union institutions and bodies shall inform the european data protection supervisor when drawing up administrative measures relating to the processing of personal data involving a union institution or body alone or jointly with others .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 5 450 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be eur 7 900 000 000 .


### to support the development , implementation , monitoring and enforcement of the relevant union legislation and policy , including by improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors and the involvement of civil society ; ### to support the development , implementation , monitoring and enforcement of the relevant union legislation and policy , including by improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors , at both regional and local level , and the involvement of civil society ;


### eur 950 000 000 for the sub - programme climate change mitigation and adaptation and ### eur 1 700 000 000 for the sub - programme climate change mitigation and adaptation and


### the union is committed to developing a comprehensive response to the sustainable development goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for the sustainable development , which highlight the intrinsic connection between the management of natural resources to ensure their long - term availability , ecosystem services , their link to human health and sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth . in this spirit , the programme should make a material contribution to both economic development and social cohesion . ### the union is committed to developing a comprehensive response to the sustainable development goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for the sustainable development , which highlight the intrinsic connection between the management of natural resources to ensure their long - term availability , ecosystem services , their link to human health and sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth that supports green job creation . in this spirit , the programme should make a material contribution to both sustainable economic development and social cohesion .


### eur 1 950 000 000 for the field climate action , of which ### eur 2 700 000 000 for the field climate action , of which


### where the european resource adequacy assessment identifies a resource adequacy concern member states shall identify any regulatory distortions that caused or contributed to the emergence of the concern . ### where the european resource adequacy assessment identifies a resource adequacy concern member states shall identify any regulatory distortions and market failures that caused or contributed to the emergence of the concern .


### guarantee the capability of transmission and distribution networks to transmit electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching . that shall not prevent network planning from taking into account limited curtailment or redispatching where this is shown to be more economically efficient and does not exceed 5 % of installed capacities using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration in their area ; ### guarantee the capability of transmission and distribution networks to transmit electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration in line with the least cost delivery of union wide targets , including climate targets , with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching . that shall not prevent network planning from taking into account limited curtailment or redispatching where they can demonstrate in a transparent way that this is more economically efficient and does not exceed 1 % of installed capacities of installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration at the connection point ;


### is based on appropriate scenarios of projected demand and supply including an economic assessment of the likelihood of retirement , new - build of generation assets and measures to reach energy efficiency targets and appropriate sensitivities on wholesale prices and carbon price developments ; ### is based on appropriate scenarios of projected demand and supply including an economic assessment of the likelihood of retirement , moth - balling , new - build of generation assets and measures to reach energy efficiency and electricity interconnection targets and appropriate sensitivities on wholesale prices and carbon price developments and appropriately takes account of the contribution of all resources and their potential for technological advancement i . e . via monitoring flexibility available in the system , including existing and potential flexibility from generation , demand - side , interconnections and storage ;


### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security ; ### electricity generated in a high - efficiency cogeneration process shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , no other alternative exists except curtailment or downward redispatchingof generating installations using renewable energy sources , or if other solutions would result in highly disproportionate costs or severe risks to network security


### 90 % of the net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day - ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request . where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed , lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenues . ### 100 % of the net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day - ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request . where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed , lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenues and compensated at 100% . the full compensation shall be settled within a reasonable timeframe after the curtailment has occurred . this paragraph shall apply to installations using a high - efficiency cogeneration process within the limit of the share of renewable energy sources in the fuel they use .


### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if , other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security ; ### generating installations using high - efficiency cogeneration shall only be subject to downward re - dispatching or curtailment if no other alternative exists except curtailment or downward re - dispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources , or if other solutions would result in highly disproportionate costs or severe risks to network security ;


### distribution tariffs shall reflect the cost of use of the distribution network by system users including active customers , and may be differentiated based on system users ' consumption or generation profiles . where member states have implemented the deployment of smart metering systems , regulatory authorities may introduce time differentiated network tariffs , reflecting the use of the network , in a transparent and foreseeable way for the consumer . ### distribution tariffs shall reflect the cost and benefits related to the use of the distribution network by system users and the benefits of those users including lower transmission losses and load reduction including active customers and may be differentiated based on system users ' consumption or generation profiles and grid connection capacities , whilst avoiding disincentives for energy efficiency . where member states have implemented the deployment of smart metering systems , regulatory authorities may introduce time differentiated network tariffs , reflecting the use of the network , in a transparent and foreseeable way for the consumer . the tariffs shall be set in a manner that incentivises investment in demand response flexibility systems and energy savings ; subsequently they shall not include additional capacity - based elements . member states shall ensure that tariffs are not discriminatory , and that there are no subsidies to specific groups of users , including exemptions to pay . member states may allow subsidies and exemptions for measures aiming at preventing fuel poverty as set in article 28 and article 29 of the [ electricity directive ] .


### by [ op : twelve months after entry into force ] , the distribution system operators , with the administrative support of the agency , shall submit to the commission and to the agency the draft statutes , a list of registered members , the draft rules of procedure , including the rules of procedures on the consultation with entso for electricity and other stakeholders and the financing rules , of the eu dso entity to be established . ### distribution system operators shall cooperate at union level to contribute to the achievement of the eu climate and energy objectives including the integration of high levels of electricity generated by variable renewable energy sources , to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity , and to promote optimal management and a coordinated operation of distribution and transmission systems .


### the responsible system operators shall report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority on curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration and on measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the future . curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensation pursuant to paragraph 6 . ### the responsible system operators shall ensure that they efficiently accommodate renewable electricity to deliver union - wide targets , including on greenhouse gas emissions , at least cost as set out in article 51 of the [ electricity directive ] . they must report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority and acer : - on the level of development and effectiveness of market - based curtailment or redispatching mechanisms for generation and demand - side management ; - on the reasons , volumes and types of technologies subject to curtailment or downward redispatching ; - on measures taken to reduce the need of curtailment or downwards dispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration ; and - on requests and contractual arrangements made with generating units for them to operate at a certain level of electricity infeed . system operators shall justify the necessity of such arrangements , and in what extent these services could not be provided by other resources ; setting out whether this was in line with the least cost delivery of union - wide targets . where this was not the case , they must set out measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the future . curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high - efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to payment pursuant to paragraph 6 .


### ' strategic reserve ' means a capacity mechanism in which resources are only dispatched in case day - ahead and intraday markets have failed to clear , transmission system operators have exhausted their balancing resources to establish an equilibrium between demand and supply , and imbalances in the market during periods where the reserves were dispatched are settled at the value of lost load ; ### ' strategic reserve ' means a capacity mechanism in which resources are held and definitively remain outside the day ahead , intraday , balancing and any other ancillary services market , and are only dispatched in case day - ahead and intraday markets have failed to clear , transmission system operators have exhausted their balancing resources to establish an equilibrium between demand and supply , and imbalances in the market during periods where the reserves were dispatched are settled at technical price limits or at the value of lost load ;


### the members of the stakeholder group shall be nominated by their respective organisations and appointed by the management board . the management board shall also appoint alternate members , in accordance with the same conditions as members , who shall automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed . to the extent possible , an appropriate gender balance shall be respected , as well as adequate representation of smes . ### the members of the stakeholder group shall be nominated by their respective organisations and appointed by the management board . the management board shall also appoint alternate members , in accordance with the same conditions as members , who shall automatically replace any members who are absent or indisposed . an appropriate gender balance shall be respected , as well as adequate representation of smes .


### the member states and the commission shall make efforts to limit the turnover of their representatives on the management board in order to ensure continuity of the board ' s work . all parties shall aim to achieve balanced representation between men and women on the management board . ### the member states and the commission shall make efforts to limit the turnover of their representatives on the management board in order to ensure continuity of the board ' s work . all parties shall achieve balanced representation between men and women on the management board .


### the authority shall regularly report its findings to the commission , as well as directly to the member states concerned , outlining possible measures to address identified weaknesses . ### the authority shall submit regularly a report of its findings to the commission , as well as directly to the member states concerned , outlining possible measures to address identified weaknesses . the report shall include a gender dimension .


### information on concerted and joint inspections shall be included in quarterly reports to be submitted to the management board . a yearly report on the inspections supported by the authority shall be included in the authority ' s annual activity report . ### information on concerted and joint inspections shall be included in quarterly reports to be submitted to the management board . a yearly report on the inspections supported by the authority and including a separate chapter on gender equality shall be included in the authority ' s annual activity report .


### provide relevant information to employers on labour rules , and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross - border labour mobility situations , including posted workers ; ### provide relevant information to employers , workers and members of their families on labour rules , and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross - border labour mobility situations , including posted workers and workers who are third country nationals , irrespective of their residence status ;


### the individuals covered by the activities of the authority should be persons who are subject to the union law within the scope of this regulation , including workers , self - employed persons , jobseekers , and economically non - active persons ; this should cover both union citizens and third - country nationals who are legally resident in the union , such as posted workers , eu blue card holders , intra - corporate transferees or long - term residents , as well as their family members . ### the individuals covered by the activities of the authority should be persons who are subject to the union law within the scope of this regulation , including workers , self - employed persons , jobseekers , and economically non - active persons ; this should cover both union citizens and third - country nationals irrespective of their residence status .


### the stakeholder group shall be composed of six representatives of union - level social partners equally representing trade unions and employer’s organisations , and two representatives of the commission . ### the stakeholder group shall be composed of eight representatives of union - level social partners equally representing trade unions and employer’s organisations , four representatives of relevant civil society organisations , one representative of the ilo and two representatives of the commission .


### the establishment of the authority should not create new rights and obligations for individuals or employers , including economic operators or non - profit organisations , as the activities of the authority should cover them to the extent to which they are covered by the union law within the scope of this regulation . ### the establishment of the authority should not create new rights and obligations for individuals or employers , including economic operators or non - profit organisations , as the activities of the authority should cover them to the extent to which they are covered by the union law within the scope of this regulation . at the same time , it should serve to respect and implement existing rights and obligations in line with eu law and international labour standards .


### where financial instruments are implemented under shared implementation with member states , sector specific rules apply , without prejudice to subparagraph 2 of article 208 . ### where financial instruments are implemented under shared implementation with member states , sector specific rules apply .


### it should be clarified that , where financial instruments are combined with other forms of support from the union budget , the rules on financial instruments should apply . such rules should be complemented , where applicable , by specific requirements stemming from the sector specific legislation . ### it should be clarified that , where financial instruments are combined with other forms of support from the union budget , the rules stemming from the sector specific legislation should apply . such rules should be complemented , where applicable , by specific requirements on financial instruments .


### where a financial instrument is established for the purpose of implementing article 39 of regulation no 1303 / 2013with a contribution from a budgetary guarantee of the union , this title shall apply with the exception of article 201 . it shall be implemented in accordance with article 61 . ### where a financial instrument is established for the purpose of implementing article 39 of regulation no 1303 / 2013with a contribution from a budgetary guarantee of the union , the sector specific rules of that regulation shall apply . it shall be implemented in accordance with article 61 .


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality ; they should aim to tackle unmet societal needs , enhance solidarity and contribute to strengthening communities and democratic participation . they should offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , and contribute to the personal development of participants . they should be financially accessible to young people , be implemented in safe and healthy conditions , and shall not include activities that are potentially harmful or inappropriate for participants , such as volunteering in residential institutions for children .


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible and inclusive opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which will enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities , including local communities , while acquiring useful experience , knowledge , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability at national , regional , european and where appropriate at cross - border or international level . those activities should also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .


### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council32 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 32 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing . ### member states should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the programme . this includes resolving , where possible , and without prejudice to union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the programme . in line with directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council32 , member states are encouraged to establish fast - track admission procedures . _________________ 32 directive 2016 / 801 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 may 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third - country nationals for the purposes of research , studies , training , voluntary service , pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing .


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value , enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on the european union , guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice , through a complementary bottom - up approach .


### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market . ### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their professional and civic competences , promoting their continuous engagement as active citizens as well as facilitating employability and transition into the labour market .


### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union . ### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , with fewer opportunities as further detailed in the inclusion and diversity strategy developed and applied within the framework of the erasmus + programme in the youth field . special measures , such as appropriate formats of solidarity activities and personalised guidance , should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of young people with fewer opportunities , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union .


### ‘ traineeship’ means a solidarity activity for a period from two to six months , renewable once and for a maximum duration of 12 months , that is offered and paid by the participating organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant ; ### ‘ traineeship’ means a solidarity activity for a period from two to six months , renewable once and for a maximum duration of 12 months , that is offered and paid by the participating organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant and that involves a learning component ;


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps contributes to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . these projects are an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and are a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , non - governmental organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps contributes to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . these projects are an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and are a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to continue to be active citizens as volunteers , as employees in the solidarity sector , by engaging in self - employment or setting up associations , non - governmental organisations or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors .


### ‘ traineeship’ means a solidarity activity for a period from two to six months , renewable once and for a maximum duration of 12 months , that is offered and paid by the participating organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant ; ### ‘ traineeship’ means a paid solidarity activity for a period from two to six months , renewable once and for a maximum duration of 12 months , that is offered and paid by the participating organisation hosting the european solidarity corps participant and that involves a learning component ;


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme . ### the mid - term review of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than 30 june 2024 . it shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme .


### ‘ volunteering’ means a solidarity activity taking place as voluntary unpaid activity for a period of up to 12 months ; ### ‘ volunteering’ means a solidarity activity taking place as voluntary unpaid activity , either full - time , part - time or during free time , for a period of up to 12 months ;


### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically and may be revoked . ### as a result of the assessment the entity may be attributed the european solidarity corps quality label . the obtained label shall be re - assessed periodically or upon request from participants and may be revoked . particular attention shall be paid to avoiding the duplication of work .


### ‘ young people with fewer opportunities’ means young people facing some obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme for economic , social , cultural , geographical or health reasons or for reasons such as disabilities and educational difficulties ; ### ‘ young people with fewer opportunities’ means individuals who require additional , targeted support due to discrimination , based on any of the grounds enshrined in article 21 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , and are at a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors , either individually or in combination with each other ; such factors may include disability , health status , educational difficulties , cultural differences , economic , social and geographical obstacles . young people facing some obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the programme ;


### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union . ### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of young people with fewer opportunities , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the programme , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union .


### volunteering activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people’s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and employability . volunteering activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen as a substitute for it . the commission and the member states should cooperate regarding volunteering policies in the youth field via the open method of coordination . ### volunteering activities constitute a rich experience in a non - formal and informal learning context which enhances young people’s personal , socio - educational and professional development , active citizenship and democracy . volunteering activities should not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment , nor should they be seen as a substitute for it . the commission and the member states should cooperate regarding volunteering policies in the youth field via the open method of coordination .


### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps and to provide a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . ### the european solidarity corps portal should be continuously developed in order to ensure easy access to the european solidarity corps , in accordance with the standards established by directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies . the european solidarity corps portal provides a one - stop shop for both interested individuals and organisations as regards , inter alia , registration , identification and matching of profiles and opportunities , networking and virtual exchanges , online training , language and post - activity support as well as other useful functionalities , which may arise in the future . while a one - stop shop provides the advantage of integrated access to diverse activities , individuals may encounter physical , social and other obstacles in acceding the european solidarity corps portal . in order to overcome such obstacles , participating organisations should provide participants with registration support .


### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably the most disadvantaged ones . special measures should be in place to promote social inclusion , the participation of disadvantaged young people , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union . ### special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the european solidarity corps are accessible to all young people , notably those with fewer opportunities . special and effective measures should be put in place to promote social inclusion and , in particular , the participation of young people with fewer opportunities , as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the union and the overseas countries and territories . similarly , the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the european solidarity corps . this should resolve , where possible , and without prejudice to the schengen acquis and union law on the entry and residence of third - country nationals , administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits , as well as the issuing of a european health insurance card in the case of cross - border activities within the european union .


### the establishment , maintenance and updating of the european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as the necessary it support systems and web - based tools . ### the establishment , maintenance and updating of an accessible european solidarity corps portal and other relevant online services as well as necessary it support systems and web - based tools in line with the accessibility requirements of directive 2016 / 2102 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 october 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies .