### prior to initiating the collection of statements of support from signatories for a proposed citizens ' initiative , the organiser shall be required to register it with the commission , providing the information set out in annex ii , in particular on the subject - matter and objectives as well as on the sources of funding and support for the proposed citizens ' initiative . ### prior to initiating the collection of statements of support from signatories for a proposed citizens ' initiative , the organisers shall be required to register it with the commission , providing the information set out in annex ii , in particular on the subject - matter and objectives of the proposed citizens ' initiative . the organisers shall provide on their website , for the register defined in the second subparagraph , regularly updated information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative . this information must also include details of donations exceeding &#8364 ; &#160 ; 1&#160 ; 000 . the information concerning support and funding shall be checked by an independent auditor . the costs incurred shall be reimbursed to the initiators pursuant to article 10 .


### the improved aerodynamics of the cabs of motor vehicles would also allow significant gains on the energy performance of vehicles , in conjunction with the devices mentioned in recital 3 above . however , this improvement is impossible under the current maximum lengths set by directive 96 / 53 / ec without reducing the vehicle load capacity and threatening the economic equilibrium of the sector . therefore a derogation from this maximum length is required . ### the improved aerodynamics of the cabs of motor vehicles would also allow significant gains on the energy performance of vehicles , in conjunction with the devices mentioned in recital 3 above . however , this improvement is impossible under the current maximum lengths set by directive 2002 / 7 / ec without reducing the vehicle load capacity and threatening the economic equilibrium of the sector . therefore a derogation from this maximum length is required .


### technological developments include the possibility of attaching retractable or foldable aerodynamic devices to the rear of vehicles , mainly trailers or semi - trailers , but which then exceed the maximum lengths allowed under directive 96 / 53 / ec . this equipment may be installed as soon as this directive enters into force , as the products are available on the market and already used in other continents . ### technological developments include the possibility of attaching retractable or foldable aerodynamic devices to the rear of vehicles , mainly trailers or semi - trailers , but which then exceed the maximum lengths allowed under directive 2002 / 7 / ec . this equipment may be installed as soon as this directive enters into force , as the products are available on the market and already used in other continents .


### electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two - wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . member states should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage , at least twice the number of vehicles , and 10% of them publicly accessible , focusing in particular on urban agglomerations . private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots , such as in appartment blocks , office and business locations . regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities , assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers . ### electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two - wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise . the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles falls within the sphere of member states’ national policy . 1 __________________ 1 in accordance with the subsidiarity principle set out in article 5 teu .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the power to adopt delegated acts shall not be conferred on the commission .


### prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts , symbols , names , trade marks , figurative or other signs , misleading colours , inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels , stickers , onserts , scratch - offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself . cigarettes with a diameter of less than 7 . 5 mm shall be deemed to be misleading . ### prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts , symbols , names , trade marks , figurative or other signs , misleading colours , inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels , stickers , onserts , scratch - offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself .


### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , including smokeless tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns . for example , in many countries , sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined . a number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people . measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes should be avoided36 . ### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco and menthol , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products could , under certain circumstances , convey the impression to consumers , in particular young people , that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs .


### the commission should monitor the developments and submit a report 5 years after the date of transposition of this directive , in order to assess whether amendments to this directive are necessary . ### the commission should monitor the developments and submit a report 3 years after the date of transposition of this directive , in order to assess whether amendments to this directive are necessary .


### ‘ characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy , menthol or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ; ### ‘ characterising flavour’ means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco and menthol , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ;


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover 40 % of the external area of the front and 50 % of the external area of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### ' characterising flavour ' means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy , menthol or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ; ### ' characterising flavour ' means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco or menthol , resulting from an additive or combination of additives , including but not limited to fruit , spice , herb , alcohol , candy or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product ;


### a delegated act pursuant to articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### no later than five years from the date specified in article 25 paragraph 1 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a report on the application of this directive . ### no later than three years from the date specified in article 25 paragraph 1 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions a report on the application of this directive .


### the passenger information unit of a member state shall have the right to request , if necessary , the passenger information unit of any other member state to provide it with pnr data that are kept in the latter ' s database in accordance with article 9 , and , if necessary , also the result of the processing of pnr data . the passenger information unit may request access to specific pnr data kept by the passenger information unit of another member state in their full form without the masking out only in exceptional circumstances in response to a specific threat or a specific investigation or prosecution related to terrorist offences or serious crime . ### the passenger information unit of a member state shall have the right to request , if necessary , the passenger information unit of any other member state to provide it with pnr data that are kept in the latter ' s database in accordance with article 9 , and , if necessary , also the result of the processing of pnr data . the passenger information unit may request access to specific pnr data kept by the passenger information unit of another member state in their full form without the masking out only in exceptional circumstances in response to a specific threat or a specific investigation or prosecution related to terrorist offences or serious transnational crime . such a request shall be justified in writing .


### taking into consideration the right to the protection of personal data , the rights of the data subjects to processing of their pnr data , such as the right of access , the right of rectification , erasure and blocking , as well as the rights to compensation and judicial remedies , should be in line with framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . ### taking into consideration the right to the protection of personal data , the rights of the data subjects to processing of their pnr data , such as the right of access , the right of rectification , erasure and blocking , as well as the rights to compensation and judicial remedies , should be in line with framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha and directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### member states shall prepare a set of statistical information on pnr data provided to the passenger information units . such statistics shall as a minimum cover the number of identifications of any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious crime according to article 4 and the number of subsequent law enforcement actions that were taken involving the use of pnr data per air carrier and destination . ### member states shall prepare a set of statistical information on pnr data provided to the passenger information units . such statistics shall as a minimum cover the number of identifications of any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious crime according to article 4 , the number of subsequent law enforcement actions that were taken involving the use of pnr data per air carrier and destination and the number of cases by country and by purpose , as specified in article 1 , of data transferred to third countries in accordance with article 8 .


### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . these warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed . ### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed .


### a cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re - closed or re - sealed after the opening is first opened , other than the flip - top lid . the flip - top lid of a cigarette packet shall be hinged only at the back of the packet . ### a cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re - closed or re - sealed after the opening is first opened .


### the text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 40 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 45 % for member states with two official languages and 50 % for member states with three official languages . ### the text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover at least 20 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that minimum proportion shall be increased to 25 % for member states with two official languages and 30 % for member states with three official languages .


### the general warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### the general warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 15 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 18 % for member states with two official languages and 20 % for member states with three official languages .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . .


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions , or from the date specified by the commission in the delegated act adopted in accordance with the article 4 . ### for owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers , the redundancy shall be counted either from the date of cessation of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions .


### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 or by the date laid down in the delegated act taken in accordance with article 4 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application . ### no later than 15 months after the date of the application pursuant to article 8 the member state shall present an interim report to the commission on the implementation of the financial contribution , including on the funding , timing and type of actions already carried out and on the rate of reintegration into employment or new activities achieved 12 months after the date of the application .


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


### the member state shall submit a complete application to the commission within a period of 12 weeks from the date on which the criteria set in article 4 or are met or , where applicable , before the deadline set by the commission in accordance with article 4 . in exceptional and duly justified circumstances the application may be supplemented with additional information by the applicant member state within six months from the date of application , following which the commission shall assess the application on the basis of the available information . the commission shall complete its assessment of the application within twelve weeks of the date of receipt of a complete application or six months after the date of the initial application , whichever is the earlier . ### the member state shall submit a complete application to the commission within a period of 12 weeks from the date on which the criteria set in article 4 or are met . in exceptional and duly justified circumstances the application may be supplemented with additional information by the applicant member state within six months from the date of application , following which the commission shall assess the application on the basis of the available information . the commission shall complete its assessment of the application within twelve weeks of the date of receipt of a complete application or six months after the date of the initial application , whichever is the earlier .


### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises and self - employed workers who cease their activities and farmers who change or adjust their activities to a new market situation following trade agreements , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation . ### redundant workers should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , workers with fixed term contracts and temporary agency workers made redundant as well as owner - managers of micro and small enterprises and self - employed workers who are forced to cease their activities , should be regarded as redundant workers for the purposes of this regulation .


### assistance under this regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the commission , which includes the progress reports and the enlargement strategy , in the stabilisation and association agreements and in the european or accession partnerships . assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non - discrimination . it should also enhance their economic and social development , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the copenhagen criteria . the coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre - accession strategy should be strengthened . ### assistance under this regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the commission , which includes the progress reports and the enlargement strategy , in the stabilisation and association agreements and in the european or accession partnerships . assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and combat illegal immigration into the eu . it should also enhance their economic and social development , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the copenhagen criteria . the coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre - accession strategy should be strengthened . assistance must be restructured in the event of persistent problems with the implementation of the pre - accession strategy , above all in respect of the union ' s fundamental principles .


### the competent authorities in the member state where the official controls were performed shall supervise the application of the measures ordered pursuant to article 64 and and article 65 to ensure that the consignment does not give rise to adverse effects on human , animal or plant health , animal welfare , or the environment , during or pending the application of those measures . ### the competent authorities in the member state where the official controls were performed shall supervise the application of the measures ordered pursuant to article 64 and and article 65 to ensure that the consignment does not give rise to adverse effects on human or animal health , animal welfare , or the environment , during or pending the application of those measures .


### the emergence of new diseases , pests of plants or other risks to human , animal or plant health , animal welfare or , in the case of gmos and plant protection products , to the environment ; ### the emergence of new diseases or other risks to human or animal health , animal welfare or to the environment ;


### the use of products , processes , materials or substances that may influence food or feed safety , animal health or animal welfare , plant health or plant reproductive material identity and quality , or , in the case of gmos and plant protection products , may adversely impact on the environment ; ### the use of products , processes , materials or substances that may influence food or feed safety , animal health or animal welfare , or , in the case of gmos and plant protection products , may adversely impact on the environment ;


### where , in cases other than those referred to in article 53 of regulation no 178 / 2002 , article 249 of regulation no xxx / xxxx [ office of publications , please insert number of the regulation on animal health ] and in articles 27 , 29 , 40 , 41 , 47 , 49 and 50 of regulation no xxx / xxxx [ office of publications , please insert number of the regulation on protective measures against pests of plants ] , there is evidence that the entry into the union of certain animals or goods originating from a third country , a region thereof or a group of third countries , may pose a risk to human , animal or plant health or , as regards gmos and plant protection products , to the environment , or where there is evidence that widespread serious non - compliance with the rules referred to in article 1 might be taking place , the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , the measures necessary to contain such risk or put an end to the identified non - compliance . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 141 . ### where , in cases other than those referred to in article 53 of regulation no 178 / 2002 , article 249 of regulation no xxx / xxxx [ office of publications , please insert number of the regulation on animal health ] , there is evidence that the entry into the union of certain animals or goods originating from a third country , a region thereof or a group of third countries , may pose a risk to human or animal health or to the environment , or where there is evidence that widespread serious non - compliance with the rules referred to in article 1 might be taking place , the commission shall adopt , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 139 , the measures necessary to contain such risk or put an end to the identified non - compliance .


### reference collections of pests of plants or reference strains of pathogenic agents ; ### reference strains of pathogenic agents ;


### where official controls indicate that a consignment of animals or goods presents a risk to human , animal or plant health , animal welfare or , as regards gmos and plant protection products , to the environment , such consignment shall be isolated or quarantined and animals belonging to it shall be kept and treated under appropriate conditions pending any further decision . ### where official controls indicate that a consignment of animals or goods presents a risk to human or animal health , animal welfare or to the environment , such consignment shall be isolated or quarantined and animals belonging to it shall be kept and treated under appropriate conditions pending any further decision .


### the different stages of production , processing and distribution , and the possible risks to human health , and where appropriate to the health of animals and plants , to the welfare of animals , to the environment , and to the identity and quality of plant reproductive material . ### the different stages of production , processing and distribution , and the possible risks to human health , and where appropriate to the health of animals , to the welfare of animals , and to the environment .


### the different stages of production , processing and distribution , and the possible risks to human health , and where appropriate to the health of animals and plants , to the welfare of animals , to the environment , and to the identity and quality of plant reproductive material . ### the different stages of production , processing and distribution , and the possible risks to human health , and where appropriate to the health of animals , to the welfare of animals , to the environment .


### where applicable , the situation regarding animal health , zoonoses and plant health , and procedures for notifying the commission and relevant international bodies of outbreaks of animal diseases and pests of plants ; ### where applicable , the situation regarding animal health , zoonoses , and procedures for notifying the commission and relevant international bodies of outbreaks of animal diseases ;


### order that the operator destroy the consignment in compliance , where appropriate , with the rules referred to in article 1 , taking all the measures necessary to protect human , animal or plant health , animal welfare or the environment ; or ### order that the operator destroy the consignment in compliance , where appropriate , with the rules referred to in article 1 , taking all the measures necessary to protect human or animal health , animal welfare or the environment ; or


### assisting actively in the diagnosis of outbreaks in member states of foodborne , zoonotic or animal diseases , or of pests of plants , by carrying out confirmatory diagnosis , characterisation and taxonomic or epizootic studies on pathogen isolates or pest specimens ; ### assisting actively in the diagnosis of outbreaks in member states of foodborne , zoonotic or animal diseases , by carrying out confirmatory diagnosis , characterisation and taxonomic or epizootic studies on pathogen isolates or pest specimens ;


### the emergence of new diseases , pests of plants or other risks to human , animal or plant health , animal welfare or , in the case of gmos and plant protection products , to the environment ; ### the emergence of new diseases or other risks to human or animal health , animal welfare or , in the case of gmos and plant protection products , to the environment ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 139 concerning the establishment of requirements , responsibilities and tasks for the european union reference laboratories , the european union reference centres for plant reproductive material and the european union reference centres for animal welfare in addition to those laid down in articles 91 , 92 , 93 , 95 and 96 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 139 concerning the establishment of requirements , responsibilities and tasks for the european union reference laboratories and the european union reference centres for animal welfare in addition to those laid down in articles 91 , 92 , 95 and 96 .


### the aim is to supply sufficient food , feed , biomass and other raw - materials , while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services , including coping with and mitigating climate change . the activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both resource - efficient and resilient , while at the same time developing of services , concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods . ### the aim is to supply sufficient food , feed , biomass and other raw - materials , while safeguarding natural resources and enhancing ecosystems services , including coping with and mitigating climate change . the activities shall focus on more sustainable and productive agriculture and forestry systems which are both more resource - efficient and resilient , enhancing the quality and value of agricultural products , while at the same time developing services , concepts and policies for thriving rural livelihoods and rural innovative smes . knowledge development capacity and innovation transfers in agriculture shall aim at reversing the continuous decrease of the yield growth potential in europe , and create a virtuous cycle towards achieving a sustainable intensification of union agriculture production . with a view to reducing agriculture ' s carbon footprint , the importance of short supply chains should be underlined .


### the aim is to enhance solidarity as well as social , economic and political inclusion and positive inter - cultural dynamics in europe and with international partners , through cutting - edge science and interdisciplinarity , technological advances and organisational innovations . humanities research can play an important role here . research shall support policymakers in designing policies that combat poverty and prevent the development of various forms of divisions , discriminations and inequalities in european societies , such as gender inequalities or digital or innovation divides , and with other world regions . it shall in particular feed into the implementation and the adaptation of the europe 2020 strategy and the broad external action of the union . specific measures shall be taken to unlock excellence in less developed regions , thereby widening participation in horizon 2020 . ### the aim is to enhance solidarity as well as social , economic and political inclusion and positive inter - cultural dynamics in europe and with international partners , through cutting - edge science and interdisciplinarity , technological advances and organisational innovations . humanities and social sciences research is a fundamental tool with which to advance towards the specific objectives and priorities established by horizon 2020 and there is no doubt that it plays an essential role in the creation of inclusive societies . research will support policymakers in designing policies that foster employment , combat poverty and prevent the development of various forms of divisions , discriminations and inequalities in european societies , such as gender inequalities , discrimination due to gender , racial or ethnic origin , religion or beliefs , disability , age or sexual orientation , or digital or innovation divides , and with other world regions . it shall in particular feed into the implementation and the adaptation of the europe 2020 strategy and the broad external action of the union . specific measures shall be taken to unlock excellence in less developed regions , thereby widening participation in horizon 2020 .


### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science , horizon 2020 should favour an informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education , by making scientific knowledge more accessible , by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens ' and civil society ' s concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in horizon 2020 activities . ### with the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society , horizon 2020 should favour responsible research and innovation through the active participation of the societal actors in the research and innovation process , notably by ensuring the uptake of the gender dimension ; by promoting science education , by guaranteeing the respect of ethical legislation and promoting the emergence of an adherence to the highest ethical standards worldwide ; by increasing the accessibility and re - use of the results of publicly funded research , in particular scientific publications and data ; by making scientific knowledge more accessible , by developing a governance framework that meet citizens ' and civil society ' s concerns and expectations and facilitates their participation in horizon 2020 activities .


### a strong scientific , technological and innovation base in biotechnology , will support european industries securing leadership in this key enabling technology . this position will be further strengthened by integrating the safety assessment and management aspects of the overall risks in the deployment of biotechnology . ### a strong scientific , technological and innovation base in biotechnology , will support european industries securing leadership in this key enabling technology . this position will be further strengthened by integrating the safety assessment and management aspects of the overall risks in the deployment of biotechnology , while ensuring that the precautionary principle is complied with .


### promote smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ; ### promote smart , sustainable and integrated growth , analysing the weaknesses of the current economic system ;


### nine hours or more after the scheduled time of arrival for journeys to / from third countries between 3500 and 6000 kilometres ; ### five hours or more after the scheduled time of arrival for journeys to / from third countries of more than 3 500 kilometres ;


### if the operating air carrier can prove that the cancellation , delay or change of schedule is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the cancellation , delay or change of schedule could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken , it may limit the total cost of accommodation provided according to paragraph 1 to eur 100 per night and per passenger and to a maximum of 3 nights . if the operating air carrier chooses to apply this limitation , it shall nevertheless provide the passengers with information about available accommodation after the three nights , in addition to the continued obligations for information specified in article 14 . ### if the operating air carrier can prove that the cancellation , delay or change of schedule is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the cancellation , delay or change of schedule could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken , it may limit the total cost of accommodation provided according to paragraph 1 to eur 100 per night and per passenger and to a maximum of 8 nights . if the operating air carrier chooses to apply this limitation , it shall nevertheless provide the passengers with information about available accommodation after the eight nights , in addition to the continued obligations for information specified in article 14 .


### regulation no 261 / 2004 should explicitly include the right to compensation for passengers suffering long delays , in line with the judgement of the european court of justice in the joined cases c - 402 / 07 and c - 432 / 07 . at the same time , the thresholds above which delays give rise to a right to compensation should be increased to take account of the financial impact on the sector and to avoid any increase in the frequency of cancellations as a consequence . to ensure that citizens travelling within the eu face homogenous conditions for compensation , the threshold should be the same for all travel within the union , but it should depend upon the journey distance for travel to and from third countries to take into account the operational difficulties encountered by air carriers to deal with delays on remote airports . ### regulation no 261 / 2004 should explicitly include the right to compensation for passengers suffering long delays , in line with the judgement of the european court of justice in the joined cases c - 402 / 07 and c - 432 / 07 . to ensure that citizens travelling within the eu face homogenous conditions for compensation , the threshold should be the same for all travel within the union , but it should depend upon the journey distance for travel to and from third countries to take into account the operational difficulties encountered by air carriers to deal with delays on remote airports .


### five hours or more after the scheduled time of arrival for all intra - community journeys and for journeys to / from third countries of 3500 kilometres or less ; ### three hours or more after the scheduled time of arrival for all journeys within the union , including overseas departments of the member states , and for journeys to / from third countries of 3500 kilometres or less ;


### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , including smokeless tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns . for example , in many countries , sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined . a number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people . measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes should be avoided . ### the likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products , having a characterising flavour other than tobacco and menthol , which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns .


### cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### cover 15 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 17 % for member states with two official languages and 20 % for member states with three official languages .


### the health warning shall comply with the requirements laid down in article 10 . it shall cover not less than 30 % of the area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and of any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### the health warning shall comply with the requirements laid down in article 10 . it shall cover not less than 15 % of the area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and of any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 17 % for member states with two official languages and 20 % for member states with three official languages .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed .


### each unit packet and any outside packaging of tobacco for smoking shall carry combined health warnings . the combined health warnings shall : ### each unit packet and any outside packaging of tobacco for smoking shall carry health warnings . the health warnings shall :


### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . ### the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . delegated acts may only be adopted in cases in which this directive expressly provides for such a delegation .


### a cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re - closed or re - sealed after the opening is first opened , other than the flip - top lid . the flip - top lid of a cigarette packet shall be hinged only at the back of the packet . ### a cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re - closed or re - sealed after the opening is first opened .


### the combined health warnings shall be divided into three sets rotating on an annual basis . member states shall ensure that each combined health warning is displayed as nearly as possible on equal numbers of each brand . ### the health warnings shall be divided into three sets rotating on an annual basis . member states shall ensure that each health warning is displayed as nearly as possible on equal numbers of each brand .


### in order to make this directive fully operational and to keep up with technical , scientific and international developments in tobacco manufacture , consumption and regulation , 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 particular in respect of adopting and adapting maximum yields for emissions and their measurement methods , setting maximum levels for ingredients that increase toxicity , addictiveness or attractiveness , the use of health warnings , unique identifiers and security features in the labelling and packaging , defining key elements for contracts on data storage with independent third parties , reviewing certain exemptions granted to tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products and reviewing the nicotine levels for nicotine containing products . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to make this directive fully operational and to keep up with technical , scientific and international developments in tobacco manufacture , consumption and regulation , 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 particular in respect of adopting measurement methods for emissions , setting maximum levels for ingredients that increase toxicity or addictiveness , the use of health warnings , unique identifiers and security features in the labelling and packaging , defining key elements for contracts on data storage with independent third parties , reviewing certain exemptions granted to tobacco products other than cigarettes , roll - your - own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products and reviewing the nicotine levels for nicotine containing products . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . these warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed . ### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed .


### member states shall notify the commission of the maximum yields that they set for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes . taking into account internationally agreed standards , where available , and based on scientific evidence and on the yields notified by member states , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 22 to adopt and adapt maximum yields for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes that increase in an appreciable manner the toxic or addictive effect of tobacco products beyond the threshold of toxicity and addictiveness stemming from the yields of tar , nicotine and carbon monoxide fixed in paragraph 1 . ### member states shall notify the commission of the maximum yields that they set for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes .


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### continue to cover 30 % of the external area of the front and 40% of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### suggests that a particular tobacco product is less harmful than others or has vitalising , energetic , healing , rejuvenating , natural , organic or otherwise positive health or social effects ; ### suggests that a particular tobacco product is less harmful than others or has vitalising , energetic , healing , rejuvenating , natural , organic or otherwise positive health effects ;


### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . these warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed . ### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the information message and , where applicable , the general warning shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products could , under certain circumstances , convey the impression to consumers , in particular young people , that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs .


### the text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 40 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 45 % for member states with two official languages and 50 % for member states with three official languages . ### the text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages .


### the proposal affects several fundamental rights as laid down in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , freedom of economic operators to conduct business , and the right to property . the obligations imposed on manufacturers , importers and distributors of tobacco products are necessary to improve the functioning of the internal market while ensuring a high level of health and consumer protection as set out in articles 35 and 38 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . the application of this directive should respect the eu law and relevant international obligations . ### the proposal affects several fundamental rights as laid down in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , freedom of economic operators to conduct business , and the right to property .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 6 and 14 , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] .


### all tobacco products have the potential to cause mortality , morbidity and disability and their consumption should be contained . it is therefore important to monitor developments as regards novel tobacco products . a notification obligation for novel tobacco products should be put on manufacturers and importers , without prejudice to the power of the member states to ban or to authorise them . the commission should monitor the development and submit a report 5 years after the transposition deadline of this directive , in order to assess whether amendments to this directive are necessary . ### all tobacco products have the potential to cause mortality , morbidity and disability and their manufacture , distribution and consumption should be regulated . it is therefore important to monitor developments as regards novel tobacco products . a notification obligation for novel tobacco products should be put on manufacturers and importers , without prejudice to the power of the member states to ban or to authorise them . the commission should monitor the development and submit a report 3 years after the transposition deadline of this directive , in order to assess whether amendments to this directive are necessary .


### cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 32 % for member states with two official languages and 35 % for member states with three official languages . ### cover 15 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging . that proportion shall be increased to 17 % for member states with two official languages and 20 % for member states with three official languages .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ‘ slim’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ‘ natural’ , ‘ organic’ , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs .


### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs . likewise , the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful . a recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful . this should be addressed . ### in order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy , provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package , including the opening mechanism . the package and the products may mislead consumers , in particular young people , suggesting that products are less harmful . for instance , this is the case with certain texts or features that appear on packaging , such as ‘ low - tar’ , ‘ light’ , ‘ ultra - light’ , ‘ mild’ , ' natural ' , ' organic ' , ‘ without additives’ , ‘ without flavours’ , ' slim ' , names , pictures , and figurative or other signs .


### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets . these warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm . for roll - your - own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet . both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed . ### for cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets .


### national authorities should inform third - country nationals who apply for admission to the member states under this directive of a decision on the application . they should do so in writing as soon as possible and , at the latest within 60 days , or , as soon as possible and at the latest within 30 days in the case of researchers and students covered by union programmes including mobility measures , starting from the date of the application . ### national authorities should inform third - country nationals who apply for admission to the member states under this directive of a decision on the application . they should do so in writing as soon as possible and , at the latest within 60 days , or , as soon as possible and at the latest within 30 days in the case of researchers and students covered by union programmes including mobility measures , starting from the date of the application . member states should make provision for appeal to a competent national court against the implicit refusal of admission where the national authorities fail to respond to an application within the abovementioned time limits .


### the commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by member states on a voluntary basis in order to develop the reporting and data quality , establish long time series and develop methodology . ### the commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by member states in order to develop the reporting and data quality , establish long time series and develop methodology .


### the need to supplement already existing indicators with data that incorporate environmental and social aspects in order to allow more coherent and comprehensive policy making has been recognised in commission communication com 433 of august 2009 on gdp and beyond . to this end , environmental accounts offer a means of monitoring the pressures exerted by the economy on the environment and of exploring how these might be abated . in line with the tenets of sustainable development and the drive to achieve a low - carbon economy , embedded in the lisbon strategy and various major initiatives , developing a data framework that consistently includes environmental issues along with economic ones becomes all the more imperative . ### the need to supplement already existing indicators with data that incorporate environmental and social aspects in order to allow more coherent and comprehensive policy making has been recognised in commission communication com 433 of august 2009 on gdp and beyond . to this end , environmental accounts offer a means of monitoring all the negative effects of the economy on the environment and of exploring how these might be abated . in line with the tenets of sustainable development and the drive to achieve a low - pollution economy , embedded in the lisbon strategy and various major initiatives , developing a data framework that consistently includes environmental issues along with economic ones becomes all the more imperative .


### each member state shall designate a competent authority responsible for the implementation of the security of gas supply measures provided in this regulation . the measures shall include the biennial risk assessment , the establishment of the preventive action plans , the establishment of the emergency plan , and the continuous monitoring of security of gas supply at national level . competent authorities shall cooperate with each other to prevent a supply disruption and to limit damages in case it occurs . ### each member state shall designate a competent authority responsible for the implementation of the security of gas supply measures provided in this regulation . the measures shall include the biennial risk assessment , including the assessment of geopolitical risks , the establishment of the preventive action plans , the establishment of the emergency plan , and the continuous monitoring of security of gas supply at national level . competent authorities shall cooperate with each other to prevent a supply disruption and to limit damage in case it occurs .


### the commission shall verify within one week whether the declaration of an emergency is justified and whether it does not impose an undue burden on the natural gas undertakings and on the functioning of the internal market . the commission may , in particular , ask the competent authority to modify measures imposing an undue burden on natural gas undertakings and to lift its declaration of emergency if the commission considers it not or no longer justified . ### the commission shall verify within three days whether the declaration of an emergency fulfils the criteria indicated in paragraph 2 and whether it does not impose an undue burden on the natural gas undertakings and on the functioning of the internal market . the commission may , in particular , ask the competent authority to modify measures imposing an undue burden on natural gas undertakings and to lift its declaration of emergency if the commission considers it not or no longer justified .


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission may declare a union emergency at the request of one competent authority or where the union is losing more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries &#8211 ; which amounts to the daily consumption of certain member states &#8211 ; as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a union emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a union emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply by ensuring the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas and by establishing exceptional measures to be implemented when the market can no longer deliver the required gas supplies by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply or serious and reliable threats of such disruptions , in the spirit of solidarity between the member states .


### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the community . the commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the community and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role . ### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the union , in the event of a union emergency the commission , after consultation of the gas coordination group , should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the union . the commission , after consultation of the gas coordination group , should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the union and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role .


### emergency level : when an exceptionally high demand occurs or when there is a disruption of the supply through or from the largest infrastructure or source and there is a credible risk that the supply standard to the protected customers can no longer be met with market based instruments alone . ### emergency level : when an exceptionally high demand occurs or when there is a disruption of the supply through or from the largest infrastructure or source or there is a credible risk that the supply standard to the protected customers can no longer be met with market based instruments alone .


### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . ### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional and community level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions , as well as trans - regional , trans - border gas supply systems and their designated storage facilities , platforms and equipment .


### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the community , the commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the community . the commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the community and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role . ### since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the union , particularly in the event of a union emergency , the commission , after consultation with the gas coordination group should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries , working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the union . the commission , after consultation with the gas coordination group , should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and , in consultation with the third countries involved , outside the union and , where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country , to assume a mediation and facilitation role .


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission , after consulting the gas coordination group , may declare a union emergency at the request of at least two competent authorities in the affected region or when the union loses more than 20% of its daily gas import from third countries as compared to planned import volumes as estimated by entso - g . after consulting the gas coordination group , it shall declare a union emergency where more than two competent authorities have declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a union emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### the preventive action plan shall take into account economic effectiveness , effects on the functioning of the internal energy market and environmental impact . ### the preventive action plan shall take into account cost efficiency , economic effectiveness , effects on the functioning of the internal energy market , environmental impact and all relevant international developments , particularly in major supply and transit countries .


### the natural gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall cooperate and provide all necessary information for the risk assessment . ### the natural gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and the regulatory authority where it is not the competent authority , shall cooperate and provide all necessary information for the risk and impact assessment including geopolitical risks .


### security of gas supply is a task of the natural gas undertakings , competent authorities of the member states , the industrial gas customers , and the commission within their respective areas of responsibility . it requires a high degree of cooperation between them . ### security of gas supply is first of all a task of the natural gas undertakings . competent authorities of the member states and the commission shall support the natural gas undertakings within their respective areas of responsibility . this requires a high degree of cooperation between them .


### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas , and exceptional measures to be implemented where the market cannot deliver the required gas supply , by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the union regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply in a spirit of solidarity between the member states .


### within six months after the notification of the plans by the competent authorities , the commission shall assess the plans of all member states . the commission shall consult entso - g , acer , the gas coordination group and other concerned stakeholders on those plans . where the commission considers that a plan is not effective to mitigate the risks as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the plans of other member states , or that it does not comply with the provisions of this regulation or other provisions of community law , it shall require the revision of the plan . ### within six months after the notification of the plans by the competent authorities , the commission shall assess the plans of all member states . the commission shall consult entso - g , acer , the gas coordination group and other concerned stakeholders , such as large industrial consumers and other economic actors , on those plans . where the commission considers that a plan is not effective to mitigate the risks as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the plans of other member states , or that it does not comply with the provisions of this regulation or other provisions of union law , it shall require the revision of the plan .


### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . ### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional and community level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions as well as contractual restrictions to provision of cross - border supplies . in the course of the consultation , the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information shall be safeguarded .


### the current lack of transparency of the selection procedures and qualification criteria for board positions in most member states represents a significant barrier to more gender diversity among board members and negatively affects both the board candidates ' careers and freedom of movement , as well as investor decisions . such lack of transparency prevents potential candidates for board positions from applying to boards where their qualifications would be most required and from challenging gender - biased appointment decisions , thus restricting their freedom of movement within the internal market . on the other hand , investors have different investment strategies that require information linked also to the expertise and competence of the board members . more transparency in the qualification criteria and the selection procedure for board members enables investors to better assess the company ' s business strategy and to take informed decisions . ### the current lack of transparency of the selection procedures and qualification criteria for board positions in most member states represents a significant barrier to more gender diversity among board members and negatively affects both the board candidates ' careers and investor decisions . such lack of transparency prevents potential candidates for board positions from applying to boards where their qualifications would be most required and from challenging gender - biased appointment decisions . on the other hand , investors have different investment strategies that require information linked also to the expertise and competence of the board members . more transparency in the qualification criteria and the selection procedure for board members enables investors to better assess the company ' s business strategy and to take informed decisions .


### member states shall ensure that listed companies undertake individual commitments regarding gender - balanced representation of both sexes among executive directors to be achieved at the latest by 1 january 2020 , or , in case of listed companies which are public undertakings , by 1 january 2018 . ### member states shall ensure that listed companies undertake individual commitments regarding gender - balanced representation of both sexes among executive directors to be achieved at the latest by 1 january 2040 , or , in case of listed companies which are public undertakings , by 1 january 2038 .


### the current lack of transparency of the selection procedures and qualification criteria for board positions in most member states represents a significant barrier to more gender diversity among board members and negatively affects both the board candidates ' careers and freedom of movement , as well as investor decisions . such lack of transparency prevents potential candidates for board positions from applying to boards where their qualifications would be most required and from challenging gender - biased appointment decisions , thus restricting their freedom of movement within the internal market . on the other hand , investors have different investment strategies that require information linked also to the expertise and competence of the board members . more transparency in the qualification criteria and the selection procedure for board members enables investors to better assess the company ' s business strategy and to take informed decisions . ### the current lack of transparency of the selection procedures and qualification criteria for board positions in most member states may represent a barrier to more gender diversity among board members and it negatively affects both the board candidates ' careers and freedom of movement , as well as investor decisions . such lack of transparency prevents potential candidates for board positions from applying to boards where their qualifications would be most required and from challenging gender - biased appointment decisions . on the other hand , investors have different investment strategies that require information linked also to the expertise and competence of the board members . more transparency in the qualification criteria and the selection procedure for board members enables investors to better assess the company ' s business strategy and to take informed decisions .


### member states having suspended pursuant to article 8 the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and shall include information in the reports mentioned in paragraph 1 demonstrating the concrete results obtained by the national measures referred to in article 8 . the commission shall then issue a specific report ascertaining whether those measures effectively enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions by 1 january 2018 for listed companies which are public undertakings , and by 1 january 2020 for listed companies which are not public undertakings . the first such report shall be issued by the commission by 1 july 2017 , and subsequent reports shall be issued within six months after notification of the respective national reports under paragraph 1 . ### member states having suspended pursuant to article 8 the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and shall include information in the reports mentioned in paragraph 1 demonstrating the concrete results obtained by the national measures referred to in article 8 . the commission shall then issue a specific report ascertaining whether those measures effectively enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 10 per cent of the non - executive director positions by 1 january 2038 for listed companies which are public undertakings , and by 1 january 2040 for listed companies which are not public undertakings . the first such report shall be issued by the commission by 1 july 2037 , and subsequent reports shall be issued within six months after notification of the respective national reports under paragraph 1 .


### without prejudice to article 4 and , member states which before the entry into force of this directive have already taken measures to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men among the non - executive directors of listed companies may suspend the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and , provided that it can be shown that those measures enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of listed companies by at the latest 1 january 2020 , or at the latest 1 january 2018 for listed companies which are public undertakings . ### without prejudice to article 4 and , member states which before the entry into force of this directive have already taken measures to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men among the non - executive directors of listed companies may suspend the application of the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and , provided that it can be shown that those measures enable members of the under - represented sex to hold at least 10 per cent of the non - executive director positions of listed companies by at the latest 1 january 2040 , or at the latest 1 january 2038 for listed companies which are public undertakings .


### member states may have already taken measures providing for means to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men in company boards before the entry into force of this directive . such member states should have an opportunity to apply those measures in place of the procedural requirements relating to appointments where they can demonstrate that the measures taken are of equivalent efficacy in order to attain the objective of a presence of the under - represented sex of at least 40 per cent among non - executive directors of listed companies at the latest by 1 january 2020 or at the latest by 1 january 2018 in case of listed companies which are public undertakings . ### member states may have already taken measures providing for means to ensure a more balanced representation of women and men in company boards before the entry into force of this directive . such member states should have an opportunity to apply those measures in place of the procedural requirements relating to appointments where they can demonstrate that the measures taken are of equivalent efficacy in order to attain the objective of a presence of the under - represented sex of at least 10 per cent among non - executive directors of listed companies at the latest by 1 january 2040 or at the latest by 1 january 2038 in case of listed companies which are public undertakings .


### since listed companies should aim to increase the proportion of the under - represented sex in all decision - making positions , member states may provide that the objective laid down in this directive should be considered to be met where listed companies can show that members of the under - represented sex hold at least one third of all director positions , irrespective of whether they are executive or non - executive . ### since listed companies should aim to increase the proportion of the under - represented sex in all decision - making positions , member states may provide that the objective laid down in this directive should be considered to be met where listed companies can show that members of the under - represented sex hold at least one tenth of all director positions , irrespective of whether they are executive or non - executive .


### the payment request for a given year in respect of a national programme shall be submitted by the member state to the commission by 31 march of the following year . ### the payment request for a given year in respect of a national programme shall be submitted by the member state to the commission by 30 april of the following year .


### concern the control of serious health risks for the union ; ### concern the prevention and control of serious human , animal and plant health risks for the union , along the whole food chain ; or


### costs of compensation to the operators concerned for the destruction and subsequent removal of plants , plant products and other objects , and the cleaning and disinfection of premises , land , water , soil , growing media , facilities , machinery and equipment ; ### costs of compensation to the operators concerned for the destruction and subsequent removal of plants , plant products and other objects and for the relevant transport and logistical costs , in addition to the cleaning and disinfection of premises , land , water , soil , growing media , facilities , machinery and equipment ;


### in the case of chemicals listed in parts 2 or 3 of annex i , the designated national authority of the exporter may , in consultation with the commission assisted by the agency and on a case - by - case basis , decide that the export may proceed if , after all reasonable efforts , no response to a request for explicit consent pursuant to paragraph 6 has been received within 60 days and there is evidence from official sources in the importing party or other country that the chemical has been licensed , registered or authorised or that it has in the last 5 years been used in , or imported into the importing party or importing other country and no regulatory action has been taken to prohibit its use . ### in the case of chemicals listed in parts 2 or 3 of annex i , the designated national authority of the exporter may , on a case - by - case basis , decide that the export may proceed if , after all reasonable efforts , no response to a request for explicit consent pursuant to paragraph 6 has been received within 60 days and there is evidence from official sources in the importing party or other country that the chemical has been licensed , registered or authorised or that it has in the last 5 years been used in , or imported into the importing party or importing other country and no regulatory action has been taken to prohibit its use .


### the name , address and signature of the owner ; ### the name and address of the owner or the authorised person ;


### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable environmental , economic , and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector , stable markets , ensure the availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices . ### the common fisheries policy should ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to long - term sustainable economic and social conditions . it should contribute moreover to increased productivity , a fair standard of living for the fisheries sector and stable markets , and ensure the continued availability of resources and that supplies reach consumers at fair prices .


### member states shall require large undertakings and all public interest entities active in the extractive industry or the logging of primary forests to prepare and make public a report on payments made to governments on an annual basis . ### member states shall require large undertakings and all public interest entities active in the extractive industry or the logging of primary forests to prepare and make public a report on payments , including payments in kind , made to governments on an annual basis .