### each member state shall designate a national competent authority on the security of network and information systems . ### each member state shall designate a national competent authority on the security of network and information systems , which is not part of a secret service and not fully or partially identical with a secret service in terms of staffing or infrastructure .


### member states shall ensure a high level of security of the network and information systems in their territories in accordance with this directive . ### member states shall ensure a high level of security of the network and information systems in their territories in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and this directive .


### criminal activities are in many cases underlying an incident . the criminal nature of incidents can be suspected even if the evidence to support it may not be sufficiently clear from the start . in this context , appropriate co - operation between competent authorities and law enforcement authorities should form part of an effective and comprehensive response to the threat of security incidents . in particular , promoting a safe , secure and more resilient environment requires a systematic reporting of incidents of a suspected serious criminal nature to law enforcement authorities . the serious criminal nature of incidents should be assessed in the light of eu laws on cybercrime . ### criminal activities may in many cases underlie an incident . in this context , appropriate co - operation between competent authorities and law enforcement authorities should form part of an effective and comprehensive response to the threat of security incidents . in particular , promoting a safe , secure and more resilient environment requires a systematic reporting of incidents of a suspected serious criminal nature to law enforcement authorities . the serious criminal nature of incidents should be assessed in the light of eu laws on cybercrime .


### without prejudice to the possibility for the cooperation network to have informal international cooperation , the union may conclude international agreements with third countries or international organisations allowing and organizing their participation in some activities of the cooperation network . such agreement shall take into account the need to ensure adequate protection of the personal data circulating on the cooperation network . ### without prejudice to the possibility for the cooperation network to have informal international cooperation , the union may conclude international agreements with third countries or international organisations allowing and organizing their participation in some activities of the cooperation network . these agreements shall set out the monitoring procedure that must be followed to guarantee the protection of personal data circulating on the cooperation network . the european parliament shall be informed on the negotiation of the agreements , the transparency of which shall be guaranteed .


### 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 , qualification criteria and recruitment 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 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 .


### the union should therefore aim to increase the presence of women on company boards , in order both to boost economic growth and the competitiveness of european companies and to achieve effective gender equality on the labour market . this aim should be pursued through minimum requirements on positive action in the form of binding measures aiming at attaining a quantitative objective for the gender composition of boards of listed companies , in the view of the fact that member states and other countries which have chosen this or a similar method have achieved the best results in reducing the under - representation of women in economic decision - making positions . ### the union should therefore aim to increase the presence of women on company boards in all member states , in order to boost economic growth , encourage labour market mobility and strengthen the competitiveness of european companies and to achieve effective gender equality on the labour market . this aim should be pursued through minimum requirements on positive action in the form of binding measures aiming at attaining a quantitative objective for the gender composition of boards of listed companies and large public undertakings , in the view of the fact that member states and other countries which have chosen this or a similar method have achieved the best results in reducing the under - representation of women in economic decision - making positions .


### commission text costs of transport of carcasses to processing plants where applicable ; ### costs of destruction and transport of carcasses and other related logistical costs ;


### commission text in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission with regard to the establishment and amendment of the lists of animal diseases and zoonoses which qualify for union funding , as well as the establishment of work programmes . when amending the list of animal diseases qualifying for emergency measures funding , the commission should take into account the animal diseases which must be notified in accordance with council directive 82 / 894 / eec of 21 december 1982 on the notification of animal diseases within the community . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission with regard to the establishment of work programmes . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers .


### commission text maximum rates and minimum amount of grants ### maximum rates of grants


### commission text costs of compensation to owners for the value of their destroyed products of animal origin , within the limit of the market value of those products immediately before their destruction ; ### costs of compensation to owners for the value of their destroyed products of animal origin , within the limit of the value of those products under normal market conditions ;


### commission text 3 . multiannual national programmes and associated funding shall be approved by 31 january of the first year of implementation by means of a grant decision in relation to the measures implemented and the costs incurred from 1 january of the first year of implementation until the end of the implementation period . ### multiannual national programmes and associated funding shall be approved by 31 december of the year preceding the year in which the programmes begin , by means of a grant decision in relation to the measures implemented and the costs incurred from 1 january of the first year of implementation until the end of the implementation period .


### commission text for each approved annual or multiannual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 march each year , an annual detailed technical and financial report covering the previous year including the results achieved , measured on the basis of the indicators referred to in articles 13 and a detailed account of eligible costs incurred . in addition , for each approved annual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 july each year , intermediate technical and financial reports . ### for each approved annual or multiannual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 30 april each year , an annual detailed technical and financial report covering the previous year including the results achieved , measured on the basis of the indicators referred to in articles 13 and a detailed account of eligible costs incurred . in addition , for each approved annual national programme , member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 august each year , intermediate technical and financial reports .


### commission text 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 ;


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 9 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from 1 january 2014 . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 9 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of three years from1 . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the three year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended until the review of this regulation , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of that period . __________________ 1 oj : please insert date of entry info force of this regulation .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 9 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from 1 january 2014 . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 9 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of three years from 1 january 2014 , and the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of that three - year period .


### 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 development , employment and social inclusion in the union by enabling the union to show solidarity towards workers made redundant , or people considered to have been made redundant for the purposes of this regulation , 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 stable , sustainable and quality employment , or for changing or adjusting their activities .


### 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 18 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 15 months after the date of the application .


### 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 ;


### 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 .


### 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 five 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 five months after the date of the initial application , whichever is the earlier .


### 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 or change of the activities caused by any of the conditions set out in article 2 , and determined in accordance with national law or administrative provisions .


### 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 .


### in order to bring this directive in line with the technical progress and to take account of developments in relevant international standards , the commission may by means of delegated acts adapt the annexes , except of part i of annex i , and of annex ii . ### in order to bring this directive in line with the technical progress and to take account of developments in relevant international standards , the commission may by means of delegated acts adapt the annexes as required , except part i of annex i , and annex ii .


### under the conditions set out in article 7 and notwithstanding articles 4 and 29 , the appointing authorities of the institutions concerned may in exceptional cases , acting by common agreement and solely in the interests of the service , after having heard the official concerned , transfer him from the council or the commission to the eeas without notifying the staff of the vacant post . an eeas official may be transferred to the council or the commission under the same conditions . ### under the conditions set out in article 7 , notwithstanding articles 4 and 29 and for a period of one year after the entry into force of this regulation , the appointing authorities of the institutions concerned may , on the basis of a duly justified decision and in exceptional cases , acting by common agreement and solely in the interests of the service , after having heard the official concerned , transfer him from the council or the commission to the eeas without notifying the staff of the vacant post . an eeas official may be transferred to the council or the commission under the same conditions .


### from a date fixed by the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy and vice - president of the commission , but at the latest from 1 july 2013 , the appointing authority shall also consider the applications of officials from other institutions without giving priority to any of these categories . ### from a date fixed by the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy and vice - president of the commission , but at the latest from 1 january 2012 , the appointing authority shall also consider the applications of officials from other institutions without giving priority to any of these categories .


### however , in respect of heads of delegation , the powers concerning appointments shall be exercised on the basis of a list of candidates on which the commission has agreed within the framework of the powers that the treaties confer on it . this shall apply mutatis mutandis to transfers in the interests of the service . ### however , in respect of heads of delegation , the powers concerning appointments shall be exercised using a thorough selection procedure based on merit and the guarantee of an adequate geographical representativity , institutional balance and gender balance , on the basis of a list of candidates on which the commission has agreed within the framework of the powers that the treaties confer on it .


### the obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , educational and professional background should only apply to large listed companies . therefore small and medium - sized companies that may be exempted from certain accounting obligations under article 27 of directive 78 / 660 / eec should not be covered to by this obligation . disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement , as laid down by article 46a of directive 78 / 660 / eec . companies not having a such a diversity policy should not be obliged to put one in place , but they should clearly explain why this is the case . ### the obligation to disclose their diversity policies for their administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , disability , educational and professional background should only apply to large listed companies . therefore small and medium - sized companies that may be exempted from certain accounting obligations under article 27 of directive 78 / 660 / eec should not be covered to by this obligation . disclosure of the diversity policy should be part of the corporate governance statement , as laid down by article 46a of directive 78 / 660 / eec . companies not having a such a diversity policy should not be obliged to put one in place , but they should clearly explain why this is the case .


### ' a description of the company ' s diversity policy for its administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , educational and professional background , the objectives of this diversity policy , how it has been implemented and the results in the reporting period . if the company has no such policy , the statement shall contain a clear and reasoned explanation as to why this is the case . ' ### ' a description of the company ' s diversity policy for its administrative , management and supervisory bodies with regard to aspects such as age , gender , geographical diversity , educational and professional background , the objectives of this diversity policy , how it has been implemented and the results in the reporting period . if the company has no such policy , the statement shall contain a clear explanation as to why this is the case . '


### the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in respect of the governance , management , operation , representation and funding of the electronic network , the conditions for countries outside the european economic area to participate in the electronic network , the minimum security standards , the use of a unique identifier , the languages used by the electronic network , the method of transmitting information between the registers ensuring cross - border access to information , the interoperability of the information and communication technologies used by the members of the electronic network , the definition of standards on format , substance and limits for storing and retrieving the documents and particulars that enables automated data exchange , the consequences of non - compliance , the method of identifying the link between a company and its foreign branch , the method of and the technical standards for the transmission of information between the register of the company and the register of the branch , the technical standards for the transmission of information between the registers and the standard forms of notification of the cross - border merger to be used by the registers . the governance of the network should comprise a feedback mechanism for users so that their needs can be taken into account . it is necessary that the powers are delegated to the commission for an indeterminate time , in order to allow the rules to be adjusted , if needed . ### in order to establish the electronic network , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the conditions for countries outside the european economic area to participate in the electronic network , the minimum security standards , the use of a unique identifier , the languages used by the electronic network , the method of transmitting information between the registers ensuring cross - border access to information , the interoperability of the information and communication technologies used by the members of the electronic network , the definition of standards on format , substance and limits for storing and retrieving the documents and particulars that enables automated data exchange , the consequences of non - compliance , the method of identifying the link between a company and its foreign branch , the method of and the technical standards for the transmission of information between the register of the company and the register of the branch , the technical standards for the transmission of information between the registers and the standard forms of notification of the cross - border merger to be used by the registers . the governance of the network should comprise a feedback mechanism for users so that their needs can be taken into account . it is necessary that the powers are delegated to the commission for an indeterminate time , in order to allow the rules to be adjusted , if needed . 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 to the council .


### the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in respect of the governance , management , operation , representation and funding of the electronic network , the conditions for countries outside the european economic area to participate in the electronic network , the minimum security standards , the use of a unique identifier , the languages used by the electronic network , the method of transmitting information between the registers ensuring cross - border access to information , the interoperability of the information and communication technologies used by the members of the electronic network , the definition of standards on format , substance and limits for storing and retrieving the documents and particulars that enables automated data exchange , the consequences of non - compliance , the method of identifying the link between a company and its foreign branch , the method of and the technical standards for the transmission of information between the register of the company and the register of the branch , the technical standards for the transmission of information between the registers and the standard forms of notification of the cross - border merger to be used by the registers . the governance of the network should comprise a feedback mechanism for users so that their needs can be taken into account . it is necessary that the powers are delegated to the commission for an indeterminate time , in order to allow the rules to be adjusted , if needed . ### certain non - essential elements should supplement this directive in order to further determine the content of the obligations laid down by it . the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the measures ensuring the minimum security standards for the communication and distribution of information , the specification defining the methods of exchange of information between the register of the company and the register of the branch , the specification defining the structure and use of the unique identifier for communication between registers , the specification defining the methods of operation of the system of interconnection of registers as regards the distribution and exchange of information and services provided by the platform , ensuring the delivery of messages in the appropriate language version , the conditions for participation by third countries in the system of interconnection of registers , and rules on levying fees for the use of the system of the interconnection of registers and specifications concerning the modalities of electronic payments . it is of particular importance that the commission carry 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 to the council .


### in order to ensure that there are no significant differences in the quality of the documents and particulars registered in the union , member states should ensure that any information registered under article 2 of directive 2009 / 101 / ec is updated , and the update is disclosed , not later than on the fifteenth calendar day after the event occurred that resulted in a change in the registered data . furthermore , to improve the protection of third parties in other member states , all documents and particulars transmitted through the network should be accompanied by clear information on the legal value thereof . ### in order to ensure that there are no significant differences in the quality of the documents and particulars registered in the union , member states should ensure that any information registered under article 2 of directive 2009 / 101 / ec is updated , and the update is disclosed , not later than on the fifteenth calendar day after the event occurred that required a change in the registered data . such updating should be fully and verifiably documented . furthermore , to improve the protection of third parties in other member states , all documents and particulars transmitted through the network should be accompanied by clear information on the legal status and value thereof .


### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 11a and subject to the conditions of articles 11b and 11c specifying the following : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 11a specifying the following :


### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network . ### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states , in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders , engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network . this will contribute to greater transparency throughout the union . the electronic network should be built upon existing structures to avoid unnecessary costs .


### it is important to improve consumer protection . to achieve this general objective , specific objectives should be set as regards safety , consumer information and education , rights and redress as well as enforcement in respect of consumer rights . the value and impact of the measures taken under the programme should regularly be monitored and evaluated . for the purposes of evaluating consumer policy indicators should be developed . ### it is important to improve consumer protection . to achieve this general objective , specific objectives should be set as regards safety , consumer information and education , indications of origin , misleading advertising , warranties , guarantees and other consumer rights and their enforcement , online purchases and hotlines . the value and impact of the measures taken under the programme should regularly be monitored and evaluated . for the purposes of evaluating consumer policy indicators should be developed and spot checks carried out on various undertakings . the results should be published on the internet , so that consumers can ascertain which undertakings in which sectors are particularly consumer friendly or unfriendly .


### the council shall carry out the examination of the stability programme within at most three months of the submission of the programme . the council , on a recommendation from the commission and after consulting the economic and financial committee , shall , if necessary , deliver an opinion on the programme . where the council , in accordance with article 121 of the treaty , considers that the objectives and the content of the programme should be strengthened with particular reference to prudent fiscal policy - making , the council shall , in its opinion , invite the member state concerned to adjust its programme . ### the commission shall examine the stability programme within three months of the submission of the programme . after consulting the economic and financial committee , the commission shall , if necessary , deliver an opinion on the programme . if the commission considers that the objectives and the content of the programme should be strengthened with particular reference to prudent fiscal policy - making , the commission shall , in its opinion , invite the member state concerned to adjust such programme . the council may reject such a commission opinion by qualified majority . the commission opinion shall be made public .


### in the event of a significant deviation from prudent fiscal - policy making referred to in the fourth subparagraph of article 5 of this regulation , and in order to prevent the occurrence of an excessive deficit , the commission , in accordance with article 121 of the treaty may address a warning to the member state concerned . ### in the event of a significant deviation from prudent fiscal - policy making referred to in the fourth subparagraph of article 9 of this regulation , and in order to prevent the occurrence of an excessive deficit , the commission , in accordance with article 121 of the treaty may address a warning to the member state concerned . such a warning shall be made public and the european parliament shall immediately invite the member state concerned to explain its policies before its competent committee . in the event of such a significant deviation , the commission may require additional reporting from the member state concerned . the council shall , within one month of any significant deviation as referred to in the first subparagraph , adopt a recommendation for policy measures setting a deadline of no more than five months for addressing the deviation , on the basis of a commission recommendation , based on article 121 tfeu . in the event of a particularly significant deviation or in a particularly serious situation , the deadline shall be no more than three months . the council , on a proposal from the commission , shall make the recommendation public . the commission shall monitor the measures contained in the recommendation on the basis of surveillance visits in accordance with article 6a and prepare a report to the council . that report shall be made public immediately . if the member state concerned fails to take appropriate action within the deadline specified in a council recommendation under the second subparagraph , the council shall immediately adopt a final recommendation setting out the non - compliance of the member state , on the basis of a further commission recommendation in accordance with article 121 tfeu . at the same time , the council , on a proposal from the commission , shall address a formal report to the european council . the process from the first council recommendation referred to in the second subparagraph to the final council recommendation and report to the european council referred to in the fourth subparagraph shall be no longer than six months .


### 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 and 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 .


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


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


### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure , by 2015 , that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield . ### the common fisheries policy shall apply the precautionary approach to fisheries and aquaculture management , and shall set exploitation rates , for all stocks , that aim to ensure that by 2015 populations of harvested species are restored and maintained above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield .


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


### fishing opportunities allocated to member states shall ensure each member state relative stability of fishing activities for each fish stock or fishery . the interests of each member state shall be taken into account when new fishing opportunities are allocated . ### the council , when fixing fishing opportunities and allocating them to member states shall act in accordance with article 2 and apply a long - term perspective . it shall further ensure each member state relative stability of fishing activities for each fish stock or fishery . the interests of each member state shall be taken into account when new fishing opportunities are allocated . a delegation of the european parliament shall be present when decisions on establishing fishing opportunities are taken by the council .


### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority exploitation levels of marine biological resources stocks are restored and maintained at levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yields from the populations of harvested stocks by 2015 . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield . ### at the world summit on sustainable development at johannesburg in 2002 , the union and its member states committed themselves to act against the continued decline of many fish stocks . therefore , the union should improve its common fisheries policy to ensure that as a matter of priority , and where possible , population levels for harvested stocks are restored and maintained at levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yields by 2015 . where less scientific information is available , this may require applying proxies to maximum sustainable yield .


### – ‘ fishing opportunity’ means a quantified legal entitlement to fish , expressed in terms of catches and / or fishing effort and conditions functionally linked thereto which are necessary to quantify them at a certain level ; ### – ' fishing opportunity ' means a quantified legal entitlement to fish a certain fish stock , expressed in terms of catches or fishing effort ;


### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of european industries . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists . facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth . ### free movement and workers ' mobility have helped mitigate somewhat the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , but cannot offer a permanent solution to the problem in this respect . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists . facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth .


### given that the right to free movement significantly improves individuals ' lives , it is vital that information about the existence of this right and the conditions for exercising it is available as broadly as possible . as all union citizens are potential beneficiaries of this right , awareness raising efforts should be made across the union . ### given that the right to free movement for eu citizens can make mobility easier in all sorts of ways , it is of key importance that information about the existence of this right and the conditions for exercising it is available as broadly as possible .


### ' qualifying venture capital fund ' means a collective investment undertaking that invests at least 70 percent of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital in assets that are qualifying investments ; ### ' qualifying venture capital fund ' means a collective investment undertaking that invests at least 70 percent of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital in assets that are qualifying investments , irrespective of whether that collective investment undertaking is of the open - ended or closed - ended type ;


### the imposition of the visa requirement on the nationals of dominica , grenada , kiribati , marshall islands , micronesia , nauru , palau , saint lucia , saint vincent and the grenadines , samoa , solomon islands , timor - leste , tonga , trinidad and tobago , tuvalu and vanuatu is no longer justified . these countries do not present any risk of illegal immigration or a threat to public policy for the union in accordance with the criteria set out in recital 5 of regulation n° 539 / 2001 . consequently , nationals of those countries should be exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than three months in all and references to those countries should be transferred to annex ii . ### the imposition of the visa requirement on the nationals of dominica , grenada , kiribati , marshall islands , micronesia , nauru , palau , saint lucia , saint vincent and the grenadines , samoa , solomon islands , timor - leste , tonga , trinidad and tobago , tuvalu , the united arab emirates and vanuatu is no longer justified . these countries do not present any risk of illegal immigration or a threat to public policy for the union in accordance with the criteria set out in recital 5 of regulation n° 539 / 2001 . consequently , nationals of those countries should be exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than three months in all and references to those countries should be transferred to annex ii .


### exemption from the visa requirement for nationals of dominica , grenada , kiribati , marshall islands , micronesia , nauru , palau , saint lucia , saint vincent and the grenadines , samoa , solomon islands , timor - leste , tonga , trinidad and tobago , tuvalu and vanuatu should not come into force until bilateral agreements on visa waiver between the union and the countries concerned have been concluded in order to ensure full reciprocity . ### exemption from the visa requirement for nationals of dominica , grenada , kiribati , marshall islands , micronesia , nauru , palau , saint lucia , saint vincent and the grenadines , samoa , solomon islands , timor - leste , tonga , trinidad and tobago , tuvalu , the united arab emirates and vanuatu should not come into force until bilateral agreements on visa waiver between the union and the countries concerned have been concluded in order to ensure full reciprocity .


### ' tuvalu* ' and ' vanuatu* ' ### ' tuvalu* ' , ' united arab emirates* ' and ' vanuatu* '


### in point 1 , the references to dominica , grenada , kiribati , marshall islands , micronesia , nauru , palau , saint lucia , saint vincent and the grenadines , samoa , solomon islands , timor - leste , tonga , trinidad and tobago , tuvalu and vanuatu are deleted and a reference to south - sudan is inserted ; ### in point 1 , the references to dominica , grenada , kiribati , marshall islands , micronesia , nauru , palau , saint lucia , saint vincent and the grenadines , samoa , solomon islands , timor - leste , tonga , trinidad and tobago , tuvalu , the united arab emirates and vanuatu are deleted and a reference to south - sudan is inserted ;


### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall review the specific emissions targets , modalities and other aspects of this regulation in order to establish the co2 emission targets for new passenger cars for the period beyond 2020 . ### by 31 december 2014 , the commission shall complete a review of the specific emissions targets , modalities and other aspects of this regulation in order to establish the co2 emissiontargets for new passenger cars for 2025 and beyond . such targets shall be consistent with the cost - effective pathway to achieving the union ' s long - term climate goals for 2050 . the commission shall assess : on the basis of an impact assessment and of technical and economic feasibility the modalities for reaching a long - term 2025 target ; the aspects of the implementation of that target , including the excess emissions premium . on the basis of that review and its impact assessment , which shall include an overall assessment of the impact on the car industry and its dependent industries , the commission shall , if appropriate , make a proposal to amend this regulation , in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure , in a way which is as neutral as possible from the point of view of competition , and which is socially equitable and sustainable .


### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters . ### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence , victims of organised crime and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking or organised crime and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters .


### support , whether provided by governmental or non - governmental organisations , should be made available from the moment a crime takes place as well as throughout criminal proceedings and after such proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim . support should be provided through a variety of means , without excessive formalities and through a sufficient geographical distribution to allow all victims the opportunity to access such services . certain groups of victims such as victims of sexual violence , gender , race hate or other bias crimes or victims of terrorism may require specialist support services due to the particular characteristics of the crime they have fallen victim to . ### support , whether provided by governmental or non - governmental organisations which are registered and monitored under national law , should be made available from the moment a crime takes place as well as throughout criminal proceedings and after such proceedings in accordance with the needs of the victim . support should be provided through a variety of means , without excessive formalities and through a sufficient geographical distribution to allow all victims the opportunity to access such services . certain groups of victims such as victims of sexual violence , gender , race hate or other bias crimes , and victims of terrorism or organised crime , may require specialist support services due to the particular characteristics of the crime they have fallen victim to .


### member states shall ensure that recoverable property belonging to victims which is seized in the course of criminal proceedings is returned to them without delay , unless required for the purpose of criminal proceedings . ### member states shall ensure that recoverable property belonging to victims which is seized in the course of criminal proceedings is returned to the victims without delay , unless required for the purpose of criminal proceedings or if the ownership is disputed .


### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating or coordinating all permit granting procedures should reduce complexity , increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among member states . ### the establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures should reduce complexity , increase efficiency and transparency and help enhance cooperation among member states .


### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants and financial instruments , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum . ### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants and financial instruments together with a stable and predictable regulatory framework , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . the draft methodology shall be made public and subject to consultation in accordance with standard union procedures


### member states shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 . when setting these targets , they shall take into account the union ' s target of 20&#160 ; % energy savings , the measures provided for in this directive , the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to article 4 of directive 2006 / 32 / ec and other measures to promote energy efficiency within member states and at union level . ### each member state shall ensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in the left column of the table of annex - i - part a . such mandatory national targets are consistent with the union ' s target of at least 20&#160 ; % energy savings referred to in article 1 which requires a reduction of eu primary energy consumption of at least 368 mtoe in 2020 as compared to projections .


### by 30 april each year , member states shall report on the progress achieved towards national energy efficiency targets , in accordance with annex xiv . ### by 30 april each year , member states shall report on the progress achieved towards their binding national energy efficiency targets , in accordance with annex xiv .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 40 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 49 , 51 , 52 and , 56 , 60 , 62 , 69 , 75 and , 97 , 98 , 99 , 101 , 106 , 110 , 111 , 114 and 125 , the third subparagraph of article 132 , articles 133 , 138 and , 143 , 144 , 151 , 153 and 159 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 40 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 49 , 51 , 52 and , 56 , 60 , 62 , 69 , 75 and , 97 , 98 , 99 , 101 , 106 , 110 , 111 , 114 and 125 , the third subparagraph of article 132 , articles 133 , 138 and , 143 , 144 , 151 , 153 and 159 shall be conferred for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 40 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 49 , 51 , 52 and , 56 , 60 , 62 , 69 , 75 and , 97 , 98 , 99 , 101 , 106 , 110 , 111 , 114 and 125 , the third subparagraph of article 132 , articles 133 , 138 and , 143 , 144 , 151 , 153 and 159 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 40 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 49 , 51 , 52 and , 56 , 60 , 62 , 69 , 75 and , 97 , 98 , 99 , 101 , 106 , 110 , 111 , 114 and 125 , the third subparagraph of article 132 , articles 133 , 138 and , 143 , 144 , 151 , 153 and 159 shall be conferred for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### the principle of the equality of union’s citizens shall allow each institution to adopt corrective measures following the observation of a long lasting and significant imbalance between nationalities among officials which is not justified by objective criteria . these corrective measures shall never result in recruitment criteria other than those based on merit . before such corrective measures are adopted , the appointing authority of the institution concerned shall adopt general provisions for giving effect to this paragraph in accordance with article 110 . ### in accordance with the principle of the equality of union’s citizens each institution shall adopt corrective measures following the observation of a long lasting and significant imbalance between nationalities among officials . these corrective measures shall never result in recruitment criteria other than those based on merit . where two candidates from different member states are equally suitable , preference shall be given to the candidate who contributes to the correct demographic balance of the staff . before such corrective measures are adopted , the appointing authority of the institution concerned shall adopt general provisions for giving effect to this paragraph in accordance with article 110 .


### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of european industries . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists . facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth . ### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility have helped mitigate somewhat the consequences of industrial change , of new work patterns and of demographic change on the labour market . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services , their rights as passengers and tourists , such as free movement without any discrimination based on nationality between workers of the member states as regards employment , remuneration and other conditions of work and employment , ensuring that migrant citizens receive equal treatment and are not used as a cheap labour force . facilitating free movement has the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the internal market , but labour mobility should be combined with the safeguarding of workers ' social security and trade union rights and not be interpreted by some employers as an opportunity to reduce wages , cut back on social security or , in general , to downgrade working conditions .


### in order to ensure effective , proportionate and dissuasive protection of the union ' s financial interests , criminal law in the member states should continue to complement the protection under administrative and civil law for the most serious types of fraud - related conduct in this field , whilst avoiding inconsistencies , both within and among these areas of law . ### in order to ensure effective , proportionate and dissuasive protection of the union ' s financial interests , criminal law in the member states should provide protection under administrative and civil law for the most serious types of fraud - related conduct in this field .


### the fee information document and the glossary shall be made available free of charge at all times by payment service providers on a durable medium at premises accessible to consumers and shall be made available in electronic form on their websites . ### the fee information document and the glossary shall be made available free of charge by payment service providers on a durable medium at premises accessible to consumers within scheduled opening hours , and shall be made available at all times in electronic form on their websites .


### the general objective of the programme is for the european statistical system to be the leading provider of high - quality statistics on europe . ### the general objective of the programme is to secure and promote the status of the european statistical system as a high - quality provider of high - quality statistics on europe .


### the programme shall be implemented in accordance with the principles of the european statistics code of practice with a view to producing and disseminating high - quality , harmonised european statistics and ensuring the proper functioning of the european statistical system as a whole . appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure good coordination and effective priority setting within the ess in order to contribute to the reduction of administrative burden on statistical respondents . national authorities and the union statistical authority shall ensure that european statistics comply with the european quality standards and serve the needs of european union institutional users , governments , regional authorities , research institutions , civil society organisations , enterprises and the public . ### the programme shall be implemented in accordance with the principles of the european statistics code of practice with a view to producing and disseminating high - quality , harmonised european statistics and ensuring the proper functioning of the european statistical system as a whole . appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure good coordination and effective priority setting within the ess in order to contribute to the reduction of burden on respondents and better use the limited resources at union and national level . in introducing new actions , the commission shall duly justify those actions and shall provide information in accordance with article 14 of regulation no 223 / 2009 . national authorities competent for european statistics and the union statistical authority shall ensure that european statistics comply with the european statistics code of practice and serve the needs of european union institutional users , governments , regional authorities , research institutions , civil society organisations , enterprises and the public generally based on well - defined priorities agreed with the member states .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , where it is not possible to take the fingerprints of an applicant on account of measures taken to ensure the health of the applicant or the protection of public health , member states shall take and send the fingerprints of the applicant as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours after these grounds no longer prevail . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , where it is not possible to take the fingerprints of an applicant on account of measures taken to ensure the health of the applicant , for the protection of public health or for technical reasons , member states shall take and send the fingerprints of the applicant as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours after these grounds no longer prevail .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , where it is not possible to take the fingerprints of such person on account of measures taken to ensure the health of the person or the protection of public health , the member state concerned shall take and send the fingerprints of the person , in accordance with the deadline set out in paragraph 2 , once these grounds no longer prevail . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , where it is not possible to take the fingerprints of such person on account of measures taken to ensure the health of the person , for the protection of public health or for technical reasons , the member state concerned shall take and send the fingerprints of the person , in accordance with the deadline set out in paragraph 2 , once these grounds no longer prevail .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 3 , 6 , 10 and , 12 and 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 the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 3 , 6 , 10 and , 12 and shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three 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 three months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### national authorities that have obtained confidential data shall treat this information confidentially and shall use it exclusively for statistical purposes . ### national authorities that have obtained confidential data shall treat this information confidentially and shall use it exclusively for statistical purposes . they shall not transmit such data to any other organisation .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 3 , article 5 , the third subparagraph of article 17 , articles 19 , 19 and 19 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 3 , article 5 , the third subparagraph of article 17 , articles 19 , 19 and 19 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of four years from [ the date of entry into force of this directive ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the four - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### the commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this directive , based on the best and latest available scientific evidence , in limiting indirect land - use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact , which could include the introduction of estimated indirect land - use change emission factors in the sustainability scheme as of 1st january 2021 . ### the commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this directive , based on the best and latest available scientific evidence , in limiting indirect land - use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 7d , 7d , 8a and 10 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this directive . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 7a , 7d , 7d , 8a and 10 shall be conferred for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this directive .


### mutual learning , cooperation , awareness raising and dissemination activities , such as identification of , and exchanges on , good practices , innovative approaches and experiences , organisation of peer review and mutual learning ; organisation of conferences and seminars ; organisation of awareness - raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union ; compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the programme ; development , operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies ; ### mutual learning , cooperation , coordination mechanisms for cross - border cooperation , awareness raising and dissemination activities , such as identification of , and exchanges on , good practices , innovative approaches and experiences , organisation of peer review and mutual learning ; organisation of conferences and seminars ; organisation of awareness - raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events , including corporate communication of the legislation and political priorities of the european union ; compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the programme ; further development of e - learning tools ; development , operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies , including the cross - border interoperability of the existing systems and applications in the member states ;


### to promote effective , comprehensive and consistent application of union legislation in the areas of judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters . ### to facilitate and support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters , including cooperation with eurojust in combating cross - border organised crime and other serious crimes .


### union support under this regulation shall , in principle , be established in partnership with the beneficiaries . the partnership shall involve as appropriate , national , regional and local authorities , other stakeholders , civil society , social partners and other non - state actors in preparing , implementing and monitoring union support . ### union support under this regulation shall be established in partnership with the beneficiaries . the partnership shall , in a transparent and verifiable way and through an institutionalised mechanism , involve the following stakeholders in preparing , implementing , monitoring and evaluating union support : national , regional and local authorities ; civil society organisations ; social partners ; other non - state actors . the commission , and in particular the union ' s delegations in partner countries , shall ensure that appropriate steps are taken to enhance the capacities of civil society organisations and other stakeholders to play a meaningful part in that process .


### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable , shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or importer , as applicable as well as market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the union or on - line market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable , shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken , to withdraw it or recall it . furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or importer , as applicable as well as market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it . furthermore , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , importers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it . furthermore , importers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity , to withdraw it or recall it . in addition , consumers who may potentially be affected by the non - conformity of the product must be informed effectively . furthermore , manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable , shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or importer , as applicable as well as market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8 , and and article 10 , and , as applicable , shall immediately and until further notice cease to distribute it and shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken , to withdraw it or recall it . furthermore , distributors shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### proportionate to the possible risks of a product , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers , carry out sample testing of products made available on the market , investigate complaints and keep a register of complaints , non - conforming products and product recalls , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . ### proportionate to the possible risks of a product , manufacturers shall , to protect the health and safety of consumers , at least once a year , in the presence of a qualified state representative , carry out random sample testing of products made available on the market , investigate complaints and keep a register of complaints , non - conforming products and product recalls , and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring . in particular , manufacturers must perform tests under the same conditions for products which have been or are the subject of a commission decision pursuant to article 12 of the regulation on the market surveillance of products .


### in accordance with that regulation , the european statistical programme should provide the framework for the development , production and dissemination of european statistics , the main fields and the objectives of the actions envisaged for a period not exceeding five years . it should lay down priorities concerning the needs for information for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the european union . those needs should be weighed against the resources needed at union and national level to provide the required statistics , and also against the response burden and the respondents’ associated costs . ### in accordance with that regulation , the european statistical programme should provide the framework for the development , production and dissemination of european statistics , the main fields and the objectives of the actions envisaged for a period not exceeding five years . it should lay down priorities concerning the needs for information for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the european union . those needs should be weighed against the resources needed at union and national level to provide the required statistics , and also against the response burden and the respondents’ associated costs , paying particular attention to cost - effectiveness .


### the council conclusions of 25 may 2010 on the interconnection of business registers confirmed that improving access to up - to - date and trustworthy information on companies could encourage greater confidence in the market , help recovery and increase the competitiveness of european business . ### the council conclusions of 25 may 2010 on the interconnection of business registers confirmed that improving access to up - to - date and trustworthy information on companies could encourage greater confidence in the market , help recovery and increase the competitiveness of european business , and should not increase but rather reduce the administrative burden for business .


### 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 , including smokeless 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 .


### ‘ 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 ;


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover a maximum of 43 % of the external area of the front and 62 % of the external area of the back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ;


### 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 ;


### over the last decade , environmental issues , such as resource efficiency , biodiversity , climate change , and disaster risks , have become more important in policy making and should therefore also constitute critical elements in assessment and decision - making processes , especially for infrastructure projects . ### over the last decade , environmental issues , such as resource efficiency and disaster risks , have become more important in policy making and should therefore also constitute critical elements in assessment and decision - making processes , especially for infrastructure projects .


### the environmental report of a project to be provided by the developer should include an assessment of reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project , including the likely evolution of the existing state of the environment without implementation of the project , as a means to improve quality of the assessment process and to allow integrating environmental considerations at an early stage in the project’s design . ### the environmental report of a project to be provided by the developer may include an assessment of reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project , including the likely evolution of the existing state of the environment without implementation of the project , as a means to improve quality of the assessment process and to allow integrating environmental considerations at an early stage in the project’s design .


### uses its profits to achieve its primary objective instead of distributing profits and has in place predefined procedures and rules for any circumstances in which profits are distributed to shareholders and owners ; ### uses its profits chiefly to achieve its primary objective by reinvesting them in itself , without prejudice to the provisions of the following point ;


### if , on expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act , or if , before that date , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they have decided not to raise objections , the delegated act shall enter into force at the date stated in its provisions . ### if , on expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act , or if , before that date , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they have decided not to raise objections , the delegated act shall be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force at the date stated in its provisions or , if no date is indicated , 20 days following its publication in the official journal of the european union .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 93 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 adopted pursuant to article 93 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three 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 .


### ' alien species ' means any live specimens of species , subspecies or lower taxon of animals , plants , fungi or micro - organisms introduced outside its natural past or present distribution ; it includes any part , gametes , seeds , eggs , or propagules of such species , as well as any hybrids , varieties or breeds that might survive and subsequently reproduce ; ### ' alien species ' means any live specimens of species , subspecies or lower taxon of animals , plants , fungi or micro - organisms introduced outside its natural past or present distribution ; it includes any part or developmental stages , gametes , seeds , eggs , or propagules of such species , as well as any feral domestic species , hybrids , varieties , or breeds that might survive and subsequently reproduce ;


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


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


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


### the organiser shall destroy all statements of support received for a given citizens ' initiative and any copies thereof at the latest one month after submitting that initiative to the commission in accordance with article 10 or 18 months after the date of registration of a proposed citizens ' initiative , whichever is the earlier . ### the organising committee shall destroy all statements of support received for a given citizens ' initiative and any copies thereof at the latest one month after publication of the european commission ' s communication in accordance with article 11 .


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