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


### in accordance with the principle of proportionality , the objective to be met by listed companies should be limited in time and remain in force only until sustainable progress has been achieved in the gender composition of boards . for that reason , the commission should regularly review the application of this directive and report to the european parliament and the council . the directive is due to expire on 31 december 2028 . the commission should assess , in its review , if there is a need to extend the duration of the directive beyond that period . ### in accordance with the principle of proportionality , the objective to be met by listed companies should be limited in time and remain in force only until sustainable progress has been achieved in the gender composition of boards . for that reason , the commission should regularly review the application of this directive and report to the council . the directive is due to expire on 31 december 2013 . the commission should assess , in its review , if there is a need to extend the duration of the directive beyond that period .


### member states shall communicate to the commission by 1 january 2017 at the latest and every two years thereafter a report on the implementation of this directive . these reports shall include , amongst others , comprehensive information about the measures taken with a view to attaining the objectives laid down in article 4 , information provided in accordance with article 5 and information about individual commitments taken by listed companies pursuant to article 5 . ### member states shall communicate to the commission by 1 january 2037 at the latest and every 10 years thereafter a report on the implementation of this directive . these reports shall include , amongst others , comprehensive information about the measures taken with a view to attaining the objectives laid down in article 4 , information provided in accordance with article 5 and information about individual commitments taken by listed companies pursuant to article 5 .


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


### member states in question shall ensure that listed companies , which by applying the national measures referred to in article 8 have not appointed or elected members of the under - represented sex for at least 40 per cent of the non - executive director positions of their boards by 1 january 2018 , where they are public undertakings , or by 1 january 2020 , where they are not public undertakings , apply the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and with effect respectively from those dates . ### member states in question shall ensure that listed companies , which by applying the national measures referred to in article 8 have not appointed or elected members of the under - represented sex for at least 10 per cent of the non - executive director positions of their boards by 1 january 2038 , where they are public undertakings , or by 1 january 2040 , where they are not public undertakings , apply the procedural requirements relating to appointments contained in article 4 , , and with effect respectively from those dates .


### the commission shall review the application of this directive and report to the european parliament and the council by 31 december 2021 at the latest and every two years thereafter . the commission shall evaluate in particular whether the objectives of this directive have been achieved . ### the commission shall review the application of this directive and report to the council by 31 december 2041 at the latest and every two years thereafter . the commission shall evaluate in particular whether the objectives of this directive have been achieved .


### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations . ### it is necessary to ensure the demonstrable and measurable added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , and their complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations , since education par excellence fall within the competence of the member states .


### the need of establishing criteria of performance on which the allocation of budget between member states for the actions managed by the national agencies should be based . ### the need of establishing measurable criteria of performance on which the allocation of budget between member states for the actions managed by the national agencies should be based .


### before 1 august 2013 , bulgaria , estonia , finland , latvia , lithuania , poland , portugal , romania , slovakia , spain , sweden and the united - kingdom may decide to make available as direct payments under this regulation up to 5 % of the amount allocated to support for measures under rural development programming financed under the eafrd in the period 2015 - 2020 as specified under regulation no [ … ] [ rdr ] . as a result , the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for support measures under rural development programming . ### before 1 august 2013 , bulgaria , estonia , finland , latvia , lithuania , poland , portugal , romania , slovakia , spain , sweden and the united - kingdom may decide to make available as direct payments under this regulation up to 10 % of the amount allocated to support for measures under rural development programming financed under the eafrd in the period 2015 - 2020 as specified under regulation no [ … ] [ rdr ] . as a result , the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for support measures under rural development programming .


### the union has the responsibility to ensure that funds are properly spent but also to take measures to respond to the need to simplify its spending programmes in order to reduce the administrative burden and the costs for beneficiaries of funds and for all actors involved , in line with the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions – smart regulation in the european union . for cost effectiveness reasons , both at level of the commission and of the member states , grants under a certain ceiling should not be granted any more . ### the union has the responsibility to ensure that funds are properly spent but also to take measures to respond to the need to simplify its spending programmes in line with the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions – smart regulation in the european union .


### 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 community15 . 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 powers16 . __________________ 15 oj l 378 , 31 . 12 . 1982 , p . 58 . 16 oj l 55 , 28 . 2 . 2011 , p . 13 . ### 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 and decisions regarding the implementation of emergency measures . 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 powers16 . __________________ 16 oj l 55 , 28 . 2 . 2011 , p . 13 .


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


### cross - border activities implemented together by two or more member states in order to control or eradicate pests or animal diseases ; ### cross - border activities implemented together by two or more member states in order to prevent , control or eradicate pests or animal diseases ; or


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


### costs of compensation to owners for the value of their animals slaughtered or culled , within the limit of the market value of the animals immediately before they were slaughtered or culled ; ### costs of compensation to owners for the value of their animals slaughtered or culled , within the limit of the normal market value of the animals immediately before any suspicion or confirmation of the disease ;


### 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 normal market value of those products immediately before any suspicion or confirmation of the disease ;


### costs of cleaning , desinsectisation and disinfection of holdings and equipment ; ### costs of cleaning , desinsectisation and disinfection of holdings and equipment specific to the disease ;


### costs for the destruction of the contaminated feeding stuffs and , where it cannot be disinfected , contaminated equipment ; ### costs for transport and destruction of the contaminated feeding stuffs and , where it cannot be disinfected , contaminated equipment ;


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


### as an exception , as referred to in article 130 of regulation no 966 / 2012 , costs shall be eligible from the date of notification of the occurrence of the disease by the member states to the commission . ### as an exception , as referred to in article 130 of regulation no 966 / 2012 , costs shall be eligible from the date the disease is suspected . the member states shall be required to notify the commission of the occurrence of the disease .


### costs of compensation to owners for the value of their animals slaughtered or culled in the framework of the national programme , within the limit of the market value of the animals immediately before they were slaughtered or culled ; ### costs of compensation to owners for the value of their animals slaughtered or culled in the framework of the national programme , within the limit of the normal market value of those animals immediately before any suspicion or confirmation of the disease ;


### cost of the organisation of the training or exchange activities ; ### cost of the organisation of the training or exchange activities , including international ones ;


### costs of laboratory tests , ### costs of sampling and laboratory tests ,


### a union financial contribution may also be granted to support information and awareness raising initiatives aimed at ensuring improved , compliant and sustainable behaviour in the implementation of the rules referred to in article 1 . ### a union financial contribution may also be granted to support information and awareness raising initiatives by the eu and the member states aimed at ensuring improved , compliant and sustainable behaviour in the implementation of the rules referred to in article 1 .


### according to article 27 of the treaty on european union , the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy is to be assisted by a european external action service . this service is to work in cooperation with the diplomatic services of the member states and is to comprise officials from relevant departments of the general secretariat of the council and of the commission as well as staff seconded from national diplomatic services of the member states . ### according to article 27 of the treaty on european union , the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy is to be assisted by a european external action service . this service is to work in cooperation with the diplomatic services of the member states and is to comprise officials from relevant departments of the general secretariat of the council and of the commission as well as staff coming from the national diplomatic services of the member states .


### for the avoidance of doubt , it should be confirmed that officials and temporary staff occupying a post in an organisational entity which is transferred from the general secretariat of the council or the commission to the eeas pursuant to the council decision referred to in article 27 of the treaty on european union are deemed to be transferred with the post . this should also apply to contract and local staff assigned to such an organisational entity . specific measures should be taken to ensure that the staff concerned by the transfer receive appropriate career guidance and assistance . ### for the avoidance of doubt , it should be confirmed that officials and temporary staff occupying a post in an organisational entity which is transferred from the general secretariat of the council or the commission to the eeas pursuant to the council decision referred to in article 27 of the treaty on european union are deemed to be transferred with the post . this should also apply to contract and local staff assigned to such an organisational entity .


### 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 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 .


### an eeas official who has to carry out tasks for the commission as part of his duties shall take instructions from the commission with regard to those tasks . ### in areas where the commission exercises the powers conferred to it by the treaties , the commission may , in accordance with article 221 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , also issue instructions to delegations , which shall be executed under the overall responsibility of the head of delegation . the commission and the eeas shall agree on modalities relating to the issue of instructions from the commission to delegations . these should provide , in particular that , when the commission issues instructions to heads of delegation , it will simultaneously provide a copy of those instructions to the eeas central administration .


### 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 .


### for the purposes of article 29 and without prejudice to article 97 , when filling a vacant post in the eeas , the appointing authority shall consider the applications of officials of the council , the commission and the eeas , of temporary staff to whom article 2 of the conditions of employment of other servants applies and of staff from the national diplomatic services of the member states without giving priority to any of these categories . ### for the purposes of article 29 and without prejudice to article 97 , when filling a vacant post in the eeas , the appointing authority shall consider the applications of officials of the council , the commission and the eeas , of temporary staff to whom article 2 of the conditions of employment of other servants applies and of staff from the national diplomatic services of the member states without giving priority to any of these categories . in accordance with article 27 of these staff regulations and the first subparagraph of article 12 of the conditions of employment of other servants , recruitment shall be directed to securing for the eeas the services of officials and temporary staff of the highest standard of ability , efficiency and integrity , recruited on the basis of geographical representativity from among nationals of all member states of the union . this obligation shall apply to the eeas as a whole and to its different staff components , including temporary staff referred to in article 2 of the conditions of employment of other servants .


### 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 who are subject to the same staff regulations and conditions of employment as eeas under the same conditions , without giving priority to any of these categories .


### ' staff seconded from national diplomatic services of the member states engaged to fill temporarily a permanent post in the eeas . ' ### ' staff coming from national diplomatic services of the member states engaged to fill temporarily a permanent post in the eeas . '


### staff from national diplomatic services of the member states who were selected under the procedure laid down in article 98 of the staff regulations and who are seconded by their national diplomatic services shall be engaged as temporary staff under article 2 . ### staff coming from the national diplomatic services of the member states who were selected under the procedure laid down in article 98 of the staff regulations shall be engaged as temporary staff under article 2 . the administrative grade granted to selected candidates coming from national diplomatic services of member states should be the grade to which the years of seniority and the number of promotions in the national diplomatic service of origin entitle them on the basis of the promotion system applicable to eu officials .


### the payout delay of at maximum six weeks from 31 december 2010 , runs counter to the need to maintain depositor confidence and does not meet their needs . the payout delay should therefore be reduced to a period of one week . ### the payout delay of at maximum six weeks from 31 december 2010 runs counter to the need to maintain depositor confidence and does not meet their needs . the payout delay should therefore be reduced to a period of two weeks .


### deposits shall be paid out in the currency in which the account was maintained . if the amounts expressed in euro referred to in paragraph 1 are converted into other currencies , the amounts effectively paid to depositors shall be equivalent to those set out in this directive . ### deposits shall be paid out in the currency in which the account was maintained . if the amounts expressed in euro referred to in paragraph 1 are converted into other currencies , the amounts effectively paid to depositors shall be equivalent to those set out in this directive . with the authorisation of the competent authorities , the deposit guarantee scheme may pay out deposits in the currency of the member state if the deposit cannot be paid out in the currency in which the account was maintained by the deadline set in article 7 . in that event , the exchange rate used shall be that for the type of currency in which the deposit was maintained up to the date on which the competent authorities make the determination referred to in article 2 or when the judicial authority makes the ruling referred to in article 2 .


### the cumulated amount of deposits and investments of a scheme related to a single body shall not exceed 5% of its available financial means . companies which are included in the same group for the purposes of consolidated accounts , as defined in directive 83 / 349 / eec or in accordance with recognised international accounting rules , shall be regarded as a single body for the purpose of calculating this limit . ### the cumulated amount of deposits and investments of a scheme related to a single body shall not exceed 5% of its available financial means , excluding investments in government bonds . companies which are included in the same group for the purposes of consolidated accounts , as defined in directive 83 / 349 / eec or in accordance with recognised international accounting rules , shall be regarded as a single body for the purpose of calculating this limit .


### information exchange , shared responsibility and cooperative efforts between the union and the member states and third countries should be promoted with a view to ensuring sound management of chemicals , whether or not those third countries are parties to the convention . in particular , technical assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition should be provided directly by the commission and the member states , or indirectly via support for projects by non - governmental organisations , especially assistance seeking to enable those countries to implement the convention . ### information exchange , shared responsibility and cooperative efforts between the union and the member states and third countries should be promoted with a view to ensuring sound management of chemicals , especially where those third countries are parties to the convention . technical assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition may only be provided directly by the commission and member states and therefore not via non - governmental organisations , in order to enable those countries to implement the convention .


### when deciding on the export of chemicals listed in part 3 of annex i , the designated national authority in consultation with the commission assisted by the agency shall consider the possible impact on human health or the environment of the use of the chemical in the importing party or other country . ### when deciding on the export of chemicals listed in part 3 of annex i , the designated national authority shall consider the possible impact on human health or the environment of the use of the chemical in the importing party or other country .


### 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 , 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 .


### 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 .


### member states shall take measures to encourage offenders to provide adequate compensation to victims . ### member states shall take measures to encourage offenders to provide satisfactory compensation to victims for any personal injury or damage to property .


### all interviews with the victim are conducted by the same persons unless this is contrary to the good administration of justice ; ### all interviews with the victim are conducted by the same persons unless this is contrary to the good administration of justice and unless the victim expresses a wish to the contrary during the course of the criminal investigations ;


### 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 .


### the european union and its more than 50 institutions and agencies should be equipped with a high - quality european public administration , so as to enable it to perform its tasks to the highest possible standard in accordance with the treaties and to meet the challenges , both internal and external , that it will face in the future . ### the european union and its more than 50 institutions and agencies should be equipped with a high - quality european public administration , so as to enable it to perform its tasks , including the new tasks deriving from the treaties , to the highest possible standard in accordance with the treaties and to meet the challenges , both internal and external , that it will face in the future , notably the accession of croatia and possible further countries .


### taking this request into account , it is appropriate that promotion to a higher grade should be made conditional on performing duties whose importance justifies the official ' s appointment to that higher grade . ### taking this request into account , it is appropriate that promotion to a higher grade should be made conditional on performing duties and business experience acquired within the institutions or externally whose importance justifies the official ' s appointment to that higher grade .


### by way of derogation from article 22 , member states shall authorise the non - commercial movement into a member state from another member state of pet animals accompanied by the identification document issued for the purposes of article 10 : ### by way of derogation from article 22 , member states can authorise the non - commercial movement into a member state from another member state of pet animals accompanied by the identification document issued for the purposes of article 10 :


### the name and address of the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner ; ### the name and address of the owner or the authorised person ;


### not later than six years from the date on which the first european patent with unitary effect takes effect in the territories of the participating member states , the commission shall present to the council a report on the operation of this regulation and , where necessary , make appropriate proposals for amending it . subsequent reports on the operation of this regulation shall be presented by the commission every six years . ### not later than two years from the date on which the first european patent with unitary effect takes effect in the territories of the participating member states , the commission shall present to the council a report on the operation of this regulation and , where necessary , make appropriate proposals for amending it . subsequent reports on the operation of this regulation shall be presented by the commission every five years .


### statistics developed , produced and disseminated under this programme should contribute to the implementation of the policies of the european union , as reflected in the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and other policies addressed in the commission’s strategic priorities for 2010 - 2014 and should be fostered through actions financed under this programme where the european union can bring a clear added value . ### statistics developed , produced and disseminated under this programme should contribute to the implementation of the policies of the european union , as reflected in the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and other policies addressed in the commission’s strategic priorities for 2010 - 2014 and should be fostered through actions financed under this programme where the european union demonstrably brings a clear added value .


### in order to be considered as financing decisions according to article [ ] of regulation [ . . . ] on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the european union [ new financial regulation ] , the annual work programmes adopted by the commission for implementation of the programme have to set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount . they should also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable . they shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing . ### in order to be considered as financing decisions according to article [ ] of regulation [ . . . ] on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the european union [ new financial regulation ] , the annual work programmes adopted by the commission for implementation of the programme have to set out the objectives pursued , the results specified , the method of implementation and their total amount . they should also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and a specific project plan and implementation timetable . they shall include for grants the priorities , the essential evaluation criteria and the maximum rate of co - financing .


### the eu needs a financial instrument of global scope allowing the financing of measures that might not qualify as oda but which are crucially important for deepening and consolidating its relations with the partner countries concerned , in particular through policy dialogues and development of partnerships . ### the eu needs a financial instrument of global scope allowing the financing of measures that might not qualify as oda but which are crucially important for deepening and consolidating its relations with the partner countries concerned , in particular through policy dialogues and development of strategic partnerships .


### the union is committed to helping to meet the global 2020 biodiversity targets and to deliver on the associated strategy for resource mobilisation . ### the union is committed to helping to meet the global 2020 biodiversity targets and to ensuring the success of the associated strategy for resource mobilisation .


### note : the article in the german version of the commission proposal is structured differently from the other language versions . ### the eu’s financial interests will be protected by means of proportionate measures throughout the expenditure cycle , including the prevention , detection and investigation of irregularities , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , penalties . these measures will be carried out in accordance with the applicable agreements concluded with international organisations and third countries .


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


### an ecosystem based approach to fisheries management needs to be implemented , environmental impacts of fishing activities should be limited and unwanted catches should be minimised and progressively eliminated . ### notes with satisfaction that european fishermen are doing everything in their power to implement an environmentally aware approach to fisheries management and to minimise and progressively eliminate unwanted catches ; urges the commission in this context therefore to grant pulse fishing permits as quickly and as widely as possible , as this system is particularly environmentally friendly , especially for reducing fuel consumption by vessels .


### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures . ### sustainable fisheries agreements concluded with third countries should ensure that union fishing activities in third country waters are based on the best available scientific advice , ensuring a sustainable exploitation of the marine biological resources . those agreements , which provide for access rights in exchange for a financial contribution from the union , should contribute to the establishment of a high quality governance framework to ensure in particular efficient monitoring , control and surveillance measures ; a positive return on investment for the eu should be the deciding factor here and it should not be some disguised form of development aid .


### the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council , that period shall be extended by one month . ### the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of three months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council , that period shall be extended by one month .


### where the commission has adopted a delegated act in accordance with article&#160 ; 308b , article&#160 ; 35 shall not apply for a maximum period of five years from the date referred to in the first sub - paragraph of article 309 . ### where the commission has adopted a delegated act in accordance with article&#160 ; 308b , article&#160 ; 35 shall not apply for a maximum period of three years from the date referred to in the first subparagraph of article&#160 ; 309 .


### member states shall deploy no later than 1 october 2015 the necessary ecall psap infrastructure required for the proper receipt and handling of all ecalls , if necessary purged of non - emergency calls , on their territory , in accordance with the specifications laid down by delegated regulation no 305 / 2013 , in order to ensure the compatibility , interoperability and continuity of the interoperable eu - wide ecall service . this is without prejudice to the right of each member state to organise its emergency services in the way most cost effective and appropriate to its needs , including the possibility to filter calls that are not emergency calls and may not be handled by ecall psaps , in particular in the case of manually triggered ecalls . ### if member states consider it desirable , they may deploy the necessary ecall psap infrastructure . it should be stressed that member states have and should retain the right to organise their emergency services as they see fit .


### the nsis should furthermore be consulted at an early stage on the design of new administrative records that could provide data for statistical purposes and on planned changes to , or cessation of , existing administrative sources . they should also receive relevant metadata from the owners of administrative data and coordinate standardisation activities concerning administrative records that are relevant for statistical data production . ### the nsis should furthermore be consulted at an early stage on the design of new administrative records that could provide data for statistical purposes and on planned changes to , or cessation of , existing administrative sources , as long as such consultations do not delay the administrative procedures unduly . consultations can be informal if this speeds up the process . they should also receive relevant metadata from the owners of administrative data and coordinate standardisation activities concerning administrative records that are relevant for statistical data production .


### in addition to its core mission of financing investment in the union , the european investment bank undertakes financing operations outside the union in support of the union ' s external policies . this allows the budget funds of the union available to the external regions to be complemented by the financial strength of the eib for the benefit of the targeted third countries . in undertaking such financing operations , the eib contributes to the general principles and policy objectives of the union . ### in addition to its core mission of financing investment in the union , the european investment bank unfortunately undertakes financing operations outside the union in support of the union ' s external policies . this unfortunately allows the budget funds of the union available to the external regions to be complemented by the financial strength of the eib for the benefit , unfortunately , of the targeted third countries . in undertaking such financing operations , the eib contributes to the general principles and policy objectives of the union .


### improving access to financing for smes , including smes from the union investing in the regions covered by this decision , can play an essential role in stimulating economic development and in combating unemployment . in order to effectively reach out to smes , the eib should cooperate with local financial intermediary institutions in the eligible countries , in particular to ensure that part of the financial benefits is passed on to their clients and provide added value compared to other sources of finance . ### improving access to financing for smes , including smes from the union investing in the regions covered by this decision , can play an essential role in stimulating economic development and in combating unemployment . in order to effectively reach out to smes , the eib financing operations should be results - oriented and include seed capital for smes . the eib should also cooperate with local financial intermediary institutions in the eligible countries , under the condition that such intermediaries are embedded in the local economy and contribute with local resources , in particular to ensure that part of the financial benefits is passed on to their clients and provide added value compared to other sources of finance . it should be ensured that the eib cooperates with local financial intermediaries whose aims accord with those referred to in recital 18 of this decision and article 21 of the treaty on european union . to make sure that their client ' s projects can be checked against criteria which reflect the union ' s development goals and the bank ' s standards , the eib should introduce a requirement for local financial institutions to report on the projects financed and the smes supported . therefore , the financial intermediaries ' activities in support of smes should be fully transparent and checked regularly by the eib .


### the eib should also continue to finance investment projects in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation , to further the promotion of the union ' s climate goals on a global scale . ### the eib should also continue to finance investment projects in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation , to further the promotion of the union ' s climate goals on a global scale , taking due care that , through an appropriate energy mix , investments have a net positive impact on climate and putting in place effective provisions to this end .


### within the areas covered by the general objectives , regional integration among countries , in particular economic integration between pre - accession countries , neighbourhood countries and the union , should be an underlying objective for eib financing operations . within the aforementioned areas , the eib should be able to support partner countries through foreign direct investments by companies from the union that contribute to promoting technology and knowledge transfer , providing that due consideration has been made during the investment projects ' due diligence to minimise the risks that eib financing operations lead to negative repercussions on employment in the union . the eib should also be encouraged to support foreign direct investment in partner countries by companies from the union at its own risk . ### within the areas covered by the general objectives , regional integration among countries , in particular economic integration between pre - accession countries , neighbourhood countries and the union , should be an underlying objective for eib financing operations . within the aforementioned areas , the eib should support partner countries through foreign direct investments by companies from the union that contribute to promoting technology and knowledge transfer . however , support should only be provided if ample consideration has been given during the investment projects ' due diligence to minimising the risks that eib financing operations lead to negative repercussions on employment in the union . eib financing should not contribute to the relocation of jobs away from the union . care should also be taken to ensure that the foreign direct investment by businesses based in the union which is supported by the eib genuinely contributes to economic integration between pre - accession countries , neighbourhood countries and the union . the eib should therefore indicate in what form it is specifically supporting businesses and how the businesses are using this support .


### in its financing operations outside the union that fall within the scope of this decision , the eib should endeavour further to enhance coordination and cooperation with european financial institutions and international financial institutions , notably those participating in the eu platform for blending in external cooperation . this cooperation includes , where appropriate , cooperation on sector conditionality and mutual reliance on procedures , use of joint co - financing and participation in global initiatives , such as those promoting aid coordination and effectiveness . such coordination and cooperation should strive to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap . the tripartite memorandum of understanding between the commission , the eib group and the european bank for reconstruction and development in respect of cooperation outside the union , which allows the eib group and the ebrd to act in a complementary way by relying on their respective comparative advantages , was updated in 2012 to cover the extension of ebrd ' s geographical scope to the mediterranean region and should continue to be applied . the principles set out in this decision should also be applied when eib financing is implemented through cooperation agreements with other european financial institutions and international financial institutions . ### in its financing operations outside the union that fall within the scope of this decision , the eib should endeavour further to enhance coordination and cooperation with european financial institutions and international financial institutions , notably those participating in the eu platform for blending in external cooperation . this cooperation includes , where appropriate , cooperation on sector conditionality and mutual reliance on procedures , use of joint co - financing and participation in global initiatives , such as those promoting aid coordination and effectiveness . such coordination and cooperation should strive to minimise possible duplication of costs and unnecessary overlap . particularly with reference to the european bank for reconstruction and development , greater efforts should be made by both banks to find additional scope for synergies . the tripartite memorandum of understanding between the commission , the eib group and the ebrd in respect of cooperation outside the union , which allows the eib group and the ebrd to act in a complementary way by relying on their respective comparative advantages , was updated in 2012 to cover the extension of ebrd ' s geographical scope to the mediterranean region and should continue to be applied . the principles set out in this decision should also be applied when eib financing is implemented through cooperation agreements with other european financial institutions and international financial institutions .


### the eib should be encouraged to increase its operations and to diversify its operations outside the union without recourse to the eu guarantee so that the use of the eu guarantee can be focused on countries and investment projects with poor access to the market , taking into account debt sustainability considerations , where the eu guarantee therefore provides greater added value . consequently , and always with the aim of supporting the objectives of the union external policies , the eib should be encouraged to lend at its own risk , including in support of union economic interests , in countries and in favour of investment projects having a sufficient creditworthiness according to the assessment of the eib and taking into account its own risk absorption capacity . ### the eib should be encouraged to increase its operations and to diversify its operations outside the union without recourse to the eu guarantee so that the use of the eu guarantee can be focused on countries and investment projects with poor access to the market , taking into account debt sustainability considerations , where the eu guarantee therefore provides greater added value . consequently , and always with the aim of supporting the objectives of the union external policies , the eib should be encouraged to lend at its own risk , in support of global public goods , in countries and in favour of investment projects having a sufficient creditworthiness according to the assessment of the eib and taking into account its own risk absorption capacity .


### the eib financing operations in support of union external policies should continue to be conducted in accordance with the principles of sound banking practice . they should continue to be managed in accordance with the eib ' s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and compliance with the eib ' s statement on social and environmental standards , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the court of auditors and the european anti - fraud office . in its financing operations the eib should adequately implement its policies towards weakly regulated or non - cooperative jurisdictions in order to contribute to the international fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and money - laundering . ### the eib financing operations in support of union external policies should continue to be conducted in accordance with the principles of sound and sustainable banking practices , with a long - term future , which are geared to the real economy . they should continue to be managed in accordance with the eib ' s own rules and procedures , including appropriate control measures and compliance with the eib ' s statement on social and environmental standards , as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the court of auditors and the european anti - fraud office . in its financing operations the eib should avoid cooperating with weakly regulated or non - cooperative jurisdictions in order to contribute to the international fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and money - laundering and should follow the european commission ' s most recent criteria to identify jurisdictions which do not meet minimum standards of good governance . particularly in the case of financing via local financial intermediaries , it should therefore be ensured that the financing made available by the intermediaries avoids the risk of fraud and corruption . in the interests of transparency and in order to avoid fraud and corruption , the eib should draw up , in cooperation with the local financial intermediaries , a list of the final borrowers .


### the eib should take appropriate measures ensuring that , when financing operations subject to the eu guarantee , the financial interests of the european union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud , corruption and any other illegal activities and that olaf is entitled to conduct on - the - spot checks and inspections in the premises of the beneficiaries . ### the eib should take appropriate measures ensuring that , when financing operations subject to the eu guarantee , the financial interests of the european union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud , corruption and any other illegal activities , particularly in connection with states classified as tax havens , and that olaf is entitled to conduct on - the - spot checks and inspections in the premises of the beneficiaries .


### if , on expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 4 , the european parliament and the council have not adopted a decision granting a new eu guarantee to the eib against losses under its financing operations outside the union , that period shall be automatically extended by six months . ### if , on expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 4 , the european parliament and the council have not adopted a decision granting a new eu guarantee to the eib against losses under its financing operations outside the union , that period shall – once – be automatically extended by six months .


### the maximum ceiling of the eib financing operations under eu guarantee throughout the period 2014 - 2020 shall not exceed eur 28 000 000 000 . amounts cancelled shall not count against the ceiling . ### the maximum ceiling of the eib financing operations under eu guarantee throughout the period 2014 - 2020 shall not exceed eur 28 000 000 000 . amounts initially earmarked for financing operations but subsequently cancelled shall not count against the ceiling .


### local private sector development , in particular support to smes ; ### private sector development , in particular support to smes ;


### eib financing operations supporting the objectives provided for in paragraph 1 shall support investment projects in climate change mitigation and adaptation which contribute to the overall objective of the united nations framework convention on climate change , in particular by avoiding or reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the areas of renewable energy , energy efficiency and sustainable transport , or by increasing resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change on vulnerable countries , sectors and communities . over the period covered by the decision , the volume of these operations shall represent at least 25% of total eib financing operations . ### eib financing operations supporting the objectives provided for in paragraph 1 shall support investment projects in climate change mitigation and adaptation which contribute to the overall objective of the united nations framework convention on climate change , in particular by avoiding or reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the areas of renewable energy , energy efficiency and sustainable transport , or by increasing resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change on vulnerable countries , sectors and communities . the eligibility criteria for climate action projects shall be further defined in the next revision of the regional operational technical guidelines , after thorough public consultations , and be reflected in the climate change strategy of the bank during the midterm review of this decision . over the period covered by the decision , the volume of operations in the field of climate change mitigation shall represent at least 25% of total eib financing operations . by promoting investment projects in the field of renewable energy and better energy efficiency , the eib shall contribute to a sustainable energy mix with a gradual phasing - out of its financing operations in fossil fuels . therefore , it must be ensured that investment in the field of renewable energy and better energy efficiency are preferred to investment in fossil fuels which generate high co2 emissions .


### for eib financing operations other than those referred to in paragraph 1 and for eib financing operations consisting of debt capital markets instruments , the eu guarantee shall cover all payments due to the eib but not received by it , where the non - receipt has been caused by the realisation of one of the following political risks : ### for eib financing operations other than those referred to in paragraph 1 and for eib financing operations consisting of debt capital markets instruments , provided that they comply with the principles of sound , sustainable banking practices , with a long - term future , which are based on the real economy , the eu guarantee shall cover all payments due to the eib but not received by it , where the non - receipt has been caused by the realisation of one of the following political risks :


### the eib ' s own rules and procedures shall include the necessary provisions on assessment of environmental and social impact of investment projects and of aspects related to human rights and conflict prevention , to ensure that only investment projects that are economically , financially , environmentally and socially sustainable are supported under this decision . ### the eib ' s own rules and procedures shall include the necessary provisions on assessment of environmental and social impact of investment projects and of aspects related to human rights and conflict prevention , in line with the relevant union legislation as well as legislation and environmental and social standards of the beneficiary countries , to ensure that only investment projects that are economically , financially , environmentally and socially sustainable are supported under this decision .


### public disclosure of information ### transparency and public disclosure of information


### in its financing operations , the eib shall not tolerate any activities carried out for illegal purposes , including money laundering , financing of terrorism , tax fraud and tax evasion , corruption , and fraud affecting the financial interests of the eu . in particular the eib shall not participate in any financing operation implemented in an eligible country through a foreign non - cooperative jurisdiction identified as such by the oecd , the financial action task force or other relevant international organisations . ### in its financing operations , the eib shall not tolerate any activities carried out for illegal purposes , including money laundering , financing of terrorism , tax fraud and tax evasion , corruption , and fraud affecting the financial interests of the eu . the eib shall also not cooperate with companies pursuing aggressive tax planning as defined in commission’s recommendation c 8806 . in particular the eib shall not participate in any financing operation implemented in an eligible country through a jurisdiction that : provides for tax measures which entail no or nominal taxes or where advantages are granted even without any real economic activity and substantial economic presence within the jurisdiction offering such tax advantages , can be identified as non - compliant in accordance with the commission ' s recommendation c 8805 , does not fully comply with the standards laid down in article 26 of the oecd model tax convention on income and on capital and ensures an effective exchange of information in tax matters , including any multilateral tax agreements , is listed as a non - cooperative country and territory by the fatf .


### article 3 of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable energy sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 777 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec9 requires member states to ensure that the share of energy from renewable energy sources in all forms of transport in 2020 is at least 10% of their final energy consumption . the blending of biofuels is one of the methods available for member states to meet this target , and is expected to be the main contributor . ### in line with article 3 of directive 2009 / 28 / ec on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable energy sources and amending and subsequently repealing directives 2001 / 777 / ec and 2003 / 30 / ec , each member state may ensure that the share of energy from renewable energy sources in all forms of transport in 2020 is at least 10% of their final energy consumption . the blending of biofuels is one of the methods available for member states to meet this target , and is expected to be the main contributor .


### continued effort is required in order to meet the requirements set out in article 168 of the treaty . promoting good health at eu level is an integral part of the ‘ europe 2020 : a european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth’ . keeping people healthy and active for longer will have positive overall health effects , and a positive impact on productivity and competitiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . innovation in health helps take up the challenge of sustainability in the sector in the context of demographic change , and action to reduce inequalities in health is important to achieve ‘ inclusive growth’ . it is appropriate in this context to establish a ‘ health for growth’ programme , the third programme of eu action on health . ### continued effort is required in order to meet the requirements set out in article 168 of the treaty . promoting good health at eu level is an integral part of the ‘ europe 2020 : a european strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth’ . keeping people healthy and active for longer will have positive overall health effects , and a positive impact on their quality of life , productivity and competitiveness , while reducing pressures on national budgets . innovation in health helps take up the challenge of sustainability in the sector in the context of demographic change , and action to reduce inequalities in health is important to achieve ‘ inclusive growth’ . it is appropriate in this context to establish a ‘ health for growth’ programme , the third programme of eu action on health .


### in line with the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy , the programme should focus on a set of well defined objectives and actions with clear , proven eu added value , and concentrate support on a smaller number of activities in priority areas . the emphasis will be placed in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , on areas where member states cannot act in isolation in a cost - effective manner , where there are clear cross - border or internal market issues at stake , or where there are significant advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration at eu level . ### in line with the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy , the programme should focus on a set of clearly defined and verifiable objectives and actions with clear , proven eu added value , and concentrate support on a smaller number of activities in priority areas . the emphasis will be placed in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , on areas where member states cannot act in isolation in a cost - effective manner , where there are clear cross - border or internal market issues at stake , or where there are significant advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration at eu level .


### in the context of an ageing society , well - directed investments to promote health and prevent diseases can increase the number of ‘ healthy life years’ and thus enable the elderly to continue working as they grow older . chronic diseases are responsible for over 80% of premature mortality in the eu . by identifying , disseminating and promoting the up - take of validated best practices for cost - effective prevention measures focused on the key risk factors , namely smoking , abuse of alcohol and obesity , as well as on hiv / aids , the programme will contribute to prevent diseases and promote good health , also bearing in mind underlying factors of a social and environmental nature . ### in the context of an ageing society , well - directed investments to promote health and prevent diseases can increase the number of ‘ healthy life years’ and thus enable the elderly to continue working even as they reach an advanced stage in their careers . chronic diseases are responsible for over 80% of premature mortality in the eu . by identifying , disseminating and promoting the up - take of validated best practices for cost - effective prevention measures focused on the key risk factors , namely smoking , alcohol and drug abuse and diet - related obesity , as well as on hiv / aids , the programme will contribute to prevent diseases and promote good health , also bearing in mind underlying factors of a social and environmental nature .


### the value and impact of the programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated . its evaluation should take into account the fact that the achievement of the programme ' s objectives may require a longer time period than its duration . ### the commission should annually monitor the implementation of the programme using key indicators for assessing results and impacts . the indicators , including relevant baselines , should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the programme have been achieved .


### to identify , disseminate and promote the up - take of validated best practices for cost - effective prevention measure by addressing the key risk factors , namely smoking , abuse of alcohol and obesity , as well as hiv / aids , with a focus on the cross border dimension , in order to prevent diseases and promote good health . ### to identify , disseminate and promote the up - take of validated best practices for cost - effective prevention measure by addressing the key risk factors , namely smoking , alcohol and drug abuse and diet - related obesity , as well as hiv / aids , with a focus on the cross border dimension , in order to prevent diseases and promote good health .


### 1 . exchange best practices on key health issues such as smoking prevention , abuse of alcohol and obesity ; ### 1 . exchange best practices on key health issues such as smoking prevention , alcohol and drug abuse and diet - related obesity ;


### actions having a clear eu added value co - financed by other public or private bodies , as referred to in article 8 , including international organisations active in the area of health and for the latter , where appropriate without previous call for proposal , duly justified in the annual work programmes ; ### actions having a clear eu added value co - financed by other public or private bodies , as referred to in article 8 , including officially recognised international organisations active in the area of health and for the latter , where appropriate without previous call for proposal , duly justified in the annual work programmes ;


### the actions co - financed by international organisations active in the area of health without previous call for proposal duly justified . ### the actions co - financed by officially recognised international organisations active in the area of health without previous call for proposal duly justified .


### the commission shall , in close cooperation with the member states , monitor the implementation of the actions under the programme in the light of its objectives and indicators , including information on the amount of climate related expenditure . it shall report thereon to the committee referred to in article 13 , and shall keep the european parliament and the council informed . ### the commission shall , in close cooperation with the member states , monitor the implementation of the actions under the programme in the light of its objectives and indicators , including information on the amount of climate related expenditure . it shall report thereon to the committee referred to in article 16 and shall also inform the european parliament and the council once a year .


### no later then mid - 2018 , an evaluation report shall be established by the commission on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures , the efficiency of the use of resources and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the measures . the evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of the predecessor programme . the longer - term impacts and the sustainability of effects of the health for growth programme should be evaluated with a view to feeding into a decision on a possible renewal , modification or suspension of a subsequent programme . ### no later then mid - 2018 , an evaluation report shall be established by the commission on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures , the efficiency of the use of resources and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the measures . the evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of the predecessor programme . the longer - term impacts and the sustainability of effects of the health for growth programme should be evaluated with a view to feeding into a decision on a possible renewal , modification , suspension or termination of a subsequent programme .


### different sources of community funding are available to support member states to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production and infrastructure , notably loans and guarantees from the european investment bank or funding from regional , structural or cohesion funds . the european investment bank as well as the community external instruments such as enpi , ipa and dci can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply . ### different sources of community funding are available to support member states to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production and infrastructure , notably loans and guarantees from the european investment bank and the european bank for reconstruction and development or funding from regional , structural or cohesion funds . the eib , the ebrd and the community external instruments such as enpi , ipa and dci can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply .


### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level . ### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity as stipulated in the treaty of lisbon , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level .


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


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


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


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


### taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; ### taking into account all relevant national , regional and international circumstances ;


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


### the risk assessment shall be repeated every two years before 30 september of that year . ### the risk assessment shall be repeated every two years before 30 september of that year . the community assessment shall be revised in the event of a significant and unexpected risk .


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


### the commission shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts and representatives of the commission . this monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the community , in cooperation with the supplying and transiting countries . ### the commission shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts , representatives of the commission and members of the staff of the high representative / vice - president of the commission . this monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the community , in cooperation with the supplying and transiting countries .


### the registration of motor vehicles registered in another member state is hampered by burdensome registration formalities in the member states , in particular by the obligation to submit these vehicles to complementary tests in order to assess their general condition prior to registration or in order to identify them . therefore , it is necessary to reduce these formalities in order to ensure the free movement of motor vehicles and to reduce the administrative burden for citizens , businesses and registration authorities . especially for citizens or businesses acquiring a motor vehicle registered in another member state , it is appropriate to provide for a simplified registration procedure that includes the recognition of documents and roadworthiness tests issued in another member state and that would organise the administrative cooperation between the competent authorities on the exchange of missing data . ### the registration of motor vehicles registered in another member state is hampered by burdensome registration formalities in the member states , in particular by the obligation to submit these vehicles to complementary tests in order to assess their general condition prior to registration or in order to identify them . therefore , it is necessary to reduce these formalities in order to ensure the free movement of motor vehicles and to reduce the administrative burden for citizens , businesses and registration authorities . especially for citizens or businesses acquiring a motor vehicle registered in another member state , it is appropriate to provide for a simplified and consumer - friendly registration procedure that includes the recognition of documents and roadworthiness tests issued in another member state and that would organise the administrative cooperation between the competent authorities on the exchange of missing data .


### unauthorised interrogation or transmission of information ; ### unauthorised interrogation , transmission or publication of information ;


### however , many environmental trends in the eu remain worrying , not least due to insufficient implementation of existing eu environment legislation . only 17 % of species and habitats assessed under the habitats directive are in good status , and the degradation and loss of natural capital is jeopardising efforts to attain the eu’s biodiversity and climate change objectives . this has high associated costs which have not yet been properly valued in our economic or social system . thirty per cent of the eu’s territory is highly fragmented , affecting the connectivity and health of ecosystems and their ability to provide services as well as viable habitats for species . while progress has been made in the eu to decouple growth from ghg emissions , resource use and environmental impacts , resource use is still largely unsustainable and inefficient , and waste is not yet properly managed . as a result , eu businesses are foregoing the significant opportunities that resource efficiency offers in terms of competitiveness , cost reductions , improved productivity and security of supply . water quality and air pollution levels are still problematic in many parts of europe , and eu citizens continue to be exposed to hazardous substances , potentially compromising their health and wellbeing . unsustainable land use is consuming fertile soils , with impacts on food security and the achievement of biodiversity targets . soil degradation continues largely unchecked . ### however , many environmental trends in the eu remain worrying , not least due to insufficient implementation of existing eu environment legislation . only 17 % of species and habitats assessed under the habitats directive are in good status , and the degradation and loss of natural capital is jeopardising efforts to attain the eu’s biodiversity and climate change objectives . this has high associated costs which have not yet been properly valued in our economic or social system , even assuming that a figure can be put on the value of nature . what is more , it is still in no way clear to what extent climate change is a man - made phenomenon and to what extent the climate is changing as a result of the impact of natural factors . thirty per cent of the eu’s territory is highly fragmented , affecting the connectivity and health of ecosystems and their ability to provide services as well as viable habitats for species . while progress has been made in the eu to decouple growth from ghg emissions , resource use and environmental impacts , resource use is still largely unsustainable and inefficient , and waste is not yet properly managed . as a result , eu businesses are foregoing the significant opportunities that resource efficiency offers in terms of competitiveness , cost reductions , improved productivity and security of supply . water quality and air pollution levels are still problematic in many parts of europe , and eu citizens continue to be exposed to hazardous substances , potentially compromising their health and wellbeing . unsustainable land use is consuming fertile soils , with impacts on food security and the achievement of biodiversity targets . soil degradation continues largely unchecked .


### since 80% of all product - related environmental impacts are locked in during their design phase , the eu policy framework should ensure that priority products placed on the eu market are ‘ eco - designed’ with a view to optimising resource and material efficiency , by addressing inter alia recyclability , recycled content and durability . these requirements will have to be implementable and enforceable . efforts will be stepped up at eu and national level to remove barriers to eco - innovation and to unlock the full potential of europe’s eco - industries , generating benefits for green jobs and growth . ### since 80% of all product - related environmental impacts are locked in during their design phase , the eu policy framework should ensure that priority products placed on the eu market are ‘ eco - designed’ with a view to optimising resource and material efficiency , by addressing inter alia recyclability , recycled content and durability . these requirements will have to be implementable and enforceable . efforts will be stepped up at eu and national level to remove barriers to eco - innovation and to unlock the full potential of europe’s eco - industries , generating benefits for green jobs and growth . such measures must not , however , result in products being banned .


### to set a framework for action to improve resource efficiency aspects beyond ghg emissions and energy , targets for reducing the overall environmental impact of consumption will be set , in particular in the food , housing and mobility sectors . taken together , these are responsible for almost 80 % of the environmental impacts of consumption . the rio + 20 outcome recognised the need to significantly reduce post - harvest and other food losses and waste throughout the food supply chain . ### to set a framework for action to improve resource efficiency aspects beyond ghg emissions and energy , targets for reducing the overall environmental impact of consumption will be set , in particular in the food , housing and mobility sectors . together with industry , these sectors are responsible for a substantial proportion of the environmental impacts . the rio + 20 outcome recognised the need to significantly reduce post - harvest and other food losses and waste throughout the food supply chain .


### access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the eu , while ensuring the good quality of europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the eu’s tourism industry . adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently , partly due to changes to the hydrological cycle and land use . ### access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the eu , while ensuring the good quality of europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the eu’s tourism industry . privatisation of water supply has given rise to health risks , particularly where large businesses have acquired water rights . in order to preserve , improve and protect water quality , it is vital to ban privatisation of drinking water supplies . adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently , partly due to changes to the hydrological cycle and land use .


### promoting the development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ; ### guaranteeing the sustainable development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility , transport safety and the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems ;


### the commission may entrust , in part or in full , where duly justified by the special nature of the action and specific expertise of the union body the implementation tasks described in article 4 to competent union bodies . among such agencies are : ### the commission may entrust , in part or in full , where duly justified by the special nature of the action and specific expertise of the union body the coordination of the implementation tasks described in article 4 to competent union bodies and european organizations . among such agencies and organizations are :


### the union or a specifically designated body or fund shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the copernicus programme subject to agreements concluded with third parties , wherever appropriate , with regard to existing ownership rights . ### the union or a specifically designated body shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the copernicus programme subject to agreements concluded with third parties , wherever appropriate , with regard to existing ownership rights .


### it is also necessary to establish a certain minimum legal requirement as regards the extent of the information that should be made available to the public by undertakings across the union . annual reports should give a fair and comprehensive view of an undertaking ' s policies , results , and risks . ### it is also recommendable to establish a certain minimum legal requirement as regards the extent of the information that should be made available to the public by undertakings across the union . activity reports should give a fair and comprehensive view of an undertaking’s policies , results and risks , with the greater transparency in respect of non - financial aspects helping undertakings to manage risk more effectively and enhance their competitiveness .


### under this set of legislation , gmos for cultivation shall undergo an individual risk assessment before being authorised to be placed on the union market . the aim of this authorisation procedure is to ensure a high level of protection of human life and health , animal health and welfare , the environment and consumer interests , whilst ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market . ### under this set of legislation , gmos for cultivation shall undergo an individual risk assessment before being authorised to be placed on the union market . the aim of this authorisation procedure is to ensure a high level of protection of human life and health , animal health and welfare , the environment and consumer interests .


### experience has shown that cultivation of gmos is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed by member states , either at central or at regional and local level . contrary to issues related to the placing on the market and the import of gmos , which should remain regulated at eu level to preserve the internal market , cultivation has been acknowledged as an issue with a strong local / regional dimension . in accordance with article 2 tfeu member states should therefore be entitled to have a possibility to adopt rules concerning the effective cultivation of gmos in their territory after the gmo has been legally authorised to be placed on the eu market . ### experience has shown that cultivation of gmos is an issue which is more thoroughly addressed by member states , either at central or at regional and local level . by comparison with issues related to the placing on the market and the import of gmos , which should remain regulated at eu level to preserve the internal market , cultivation has been acknowledged as an issue with a strong local / regional dimension . in accordance with 2 . article 2 tfeu member states should therefore be entitled to have a possibility to adopt rules concerning the effective cultivation of gmos in their territory and the marketing of propagating material for this purpose after the gmo has been legally authorised to be placed on the eu market .


### in this context , it appears appropriate to grant to member states , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , more freedom to decide whether or not they wish to cultivate gmo crops on their territory without changing the system of union authorisations of gmos and independently of the measures that member states are entitled to take by application of article 26a of directive 2001 / 18 / ec to avoid the unintended presence of gmos in other products . ### in this context , it appears appropriate to grant to member states , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , more freedom to decide whether or not they wish to cultivate gmo crops or market such propagating material on their territory without otherwise changing the system of union authorisations of gmos and independently of the measures that member states are entitled to take by application of article 26a . of directive 2001 / 18 / ec to avoid the unintended presence of gmos in other products .


### member states should therefore be authorised to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of all or particular gmos in all or part of their territory , and respectively amend those measures as they deem appropriate , at all stages of the authorisation , re - authorisation or withdrawal from the market of the concerned gmos . this should apply as well to genetically modified varieties of seed and plant propagating material which are placed on the market in accordance with relevant legislation on the marketing of seeds and plant propagating material and , in particular , in accordance with directives 2002 / 53 / ec and 2002 / 55 / ec . measures should refer to the cultivation of gmos only and not to the free circulation and import of genetically modified seeds and plant propagating material , as or in products , and of the products of their harvest . similarly they should not affect the cultivation of non genetically modified varieties of seed and plant propagating material in which adventitious or technically unavoidable traces of eu authorised gmos are found . ### member states should therefore be authorised to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of all or particular gmos in all or part of their territory , and respectively amend those measures as they deem appropriate , at all stages of the authorisation , re - authorisation or withdrawal from the market of the concerned gmos . this should apply as well to genetically modified varieties of seed and plant propagating material which are placed on the market in accordance with relevant legislation on the marketing of seeds and plant propagating material and , in particular , in accordance with directives 2002 / 53 / ec and 2002 / 55 / ec .