### the commission communication on the single market act identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens and increasing legal certainty and thus contribute to exiting the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 2020 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers by using the innovations of information and communication technology . ### the commission communication on the single market act identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment and foster balanced and harmonious economic and social progress . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens , in particular those of small and medium - sized enterprises , and increasing legal certainty , economic efficiency and transparency , and thus contribute to combating the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 2020 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers and reduce barriers to cross - border trade by using the innovations of information and communication technology , and should facilitate cross - border access to official business information by setting up an electronic network of registers and determining a common minimum set of up - to - date information to be made available to third parties by electronic means in every member state .


### the european parliament emphasised in its resolution of 7 september 2010 on the interconnection of business registers that the usefulness of the project for the further integration of the european economic area can only be exploited if all member states take part in the network . ### the european parliament emphasised in its resolution of 7 september 2010 on the interconnection of business registers that the usefulness of the project for the further integration of the european economic area can only be exploited if all member states take part in the network , and that better and easier access to information is necessary in order to assist small and medium - sized enterprises , which are a key element in the backbone of the european economy and the main motor for creating jobs , economic growth and social cohesion in europe , as it helps to lighten the administrative burdens of such enterprises .


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


### directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data should govern the processing of personal data , including the transmission of personal data through an electronic network , carried out in the member states . ### directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data should govern the processing of personal data , including the transmission of personal data through an electronic network , carried out in the member states , while guaranteeing appropriate protection for personal and commercial data .


### a unique company identifier should be introduced , in addition to companies ' existing registration number , in order to facilitate the identification of companies that are present , for example through branches or subsidiaries , in more than one member state . ### a unique official company identifier should be introduced , in addition to companies ' existing registration number , in order to facilitate the identification of companies that are present , for example through branches or subsidiaries , in more than one member state .


### as for companies , branches should also have , in addition to their number in the register , a unique identifier that allows their unequivocal identification in the european economic area . amending directive 89 / 666 / eec in this respect should make it possible to establish a clear connection between companies and their foreign branches , this being necessary for the regular updating of information in the register of the company and the register of the foreign branch . the coherence of the registered information should ensure that third parties have access to up - to - date data on branches in their member state . while member states should be able to decide on the procedures they follow with respect to the branches registered in their territory , they have to ensure , at least , that the branches of dissolved companies are removed from the register without undue delay . ### as for companies , branches should also have , in addition to their number in the register , a unique identifier that allows their unequivocal identification in the european economic area . amending directive 89 / 666 / eec in this respect should make it possible to establish a clear connection between companies and their foreign branches , this being necessary for the regular updating of information in the register of the company and the register of the foreign branch . the coherence of the registered information should ensure that third parties have access to up - to - date data on branches in their member state . while member states should be able to decide on the procedures they follow with respect to the branches registered in their territory , including the right to regulate the legal status of branches , they have to ensure , at least , that the branches of dissolved companies are removed from the register within ten working days .


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


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


### the register of the company shall notify , without delay , through the electronic network the register of its branch about any changes in the documents and particulars listed in article 2 of directive 89 / 666 / eec . ### the register of the company shall notify , without delay and in any case within 10 working days at the latest , through the electronic network the register of its branch about any changes in the documents and particulars listed in article 2 of directive 89 / 666 / eec .


### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 13a and subject to the conditions of articles 13b and 13c specifying the following : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 13a specifying the following :


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 4a shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . 2 . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 3 . the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in articles 13b and 13c . ### - 1 . the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 4a shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from &#8230 ; * . 1a . the delegation of power referred to in article 4a may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following its publication in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 2 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 2a . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 4a shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . _____ * the date of the entry into force of this directive .


### this regulation takes into account the economic , social and technical environment and the concomitant emerging challenges . in particular , actions funded under this programme will seek to address issues linked to globalisation , digitalisation , the need to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption , population ageing , social exclusion and the issue of vulnerable consumers . integrating consumer interests into all union policies , in accordance with article 12 tfeu , should be given high priority . coordination with other union policies and programmes is a key part of ensuring that consumer interests are taken fully into account in other policies . in order to promote synergies and avoid duplication , other union funds and programmes should provide for financial support for the integration of consumer interests in their respective fields . ### this regulation takes into account the economic , social and technical environment and the concomitant emerging challenges . in particular , actions funded under this programme will seek to address issues linked to globalisation , digitalisation , sustainable patterns of consumption , population ageing , social exclusion and the issue of particularly vulnerable consumers . integrating consumer interests into all union policies , in accordance with article 12 tfeu , should be given high priority . in order to ensure that consumer interests are taken fully into account , coordination with other union policies and programmes is essential . in order to promote synergies and avoid duplication , other union funds and programmes should provide for financial support for the integration of consumer interests in their respective fields .


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


### it is necessary to provide for the eligible actions by which those objectives are to be achieved . ### it is necessary to specify in advance the eligible actions by which those objectives are to be achieved


### objective 2 - information and education : to improve consumers ' education , information and awareness of their rights , to develop the evidence base for consumer policy and to provide support to consumer organisations . ### objective 2 – information , education , indications of origin and the prevention of misleading advertising : to improve consumers ' education , information and awareness of their rights , to develop the evidence base for consumer policy and to provide support to consumer organisations , checks on the accuracy of indications of origin , in particular in the food sector , in which connection the place of origin of the raw material , and not the place of processing , should be the decisive factor .


### qualified trust service providers shall be audited by a recognised independent body once a year to confirm that they and the qualified trust services provided by them fulfil the requirements set out in this regulation , and shall submit the resulting security audit report to the supervisory body . ### qualified trust service providers shall be audited by a recognised independent body once a year to confirm that they and the qualified trust services provided by them fulfil the requirements set out in this regulation , and shall submit the resulting security audit report to the supervisory body . in order to provide a continual guarantee of the independence of the audit , a qualified trust service provider may not be audited by the same body for more than two successive years .


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


### it is important that the management of the common fisheries policy is guided by principles of good governance . those principles include decision - making based on best available scientific advice , broad stakeholder involvement and a long - term perspective . the successful management of the common fisheries policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at union , national , regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other union policies . ### it is important that the management of the common fisheries policy is guided by principles of good governance . those principles include decision - making based on best available independent scientific advice , broad stakeholder involvement and a long - term perspective . the successful management of the common fisheries policy also depends on a clear definition of responsibilities at international , national , regional and local levels and on the mutual compatibility and consistency of the measures taken with other union policies .


### fisheries management based on the best available scientific advice requires harmonised , reliable and accurate data sets . therefore member states should collect data on fleets and their fishing activities , in particular biological data on catches , including discards , survey information on fish stocks and on the potential environmental impact of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . ### fisheries management based on the best available independent scientific advice requires harmonised , reliable and accurate data sets from more than one source . therefore member states should arrange for the independent collection of data on fleets and their fishing activities , in particular biological data on catches , including discards , survey information on fish stocks and on the potential environmental impact of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem .


### policy - oriented fisheries science should be reinforced by means of nationally - adopted fisheries scientific data collection , research and innovation programs in coordination with other member states as well as by union research and innovation framework tools . ### policy - oriented fisheries science should be reinforced by means of nationally - adopted fisheries scientific data collection , independent research and innovation programs in coordination with other member states as well as by union research and innovation framework tools .


### the objectives of the common fisheries policy cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states given the problems encountered in the development of the fishing industry and its management , and the limits on the financial resources of the member states . therefore , multiannual union financial assistance focused on the priorities of the common fisheries policy should be granted to contribute to the achievement of those objectives . ### the objectives of the common fisheries policy cannot be sufficiently achieved by the union , unlike the member states , given the problems encountered in the development of the fishing industry and its management . the common fisheries policy should therefore be renationalised as soon as possible on the basis of the subsidiarity principle . in order to achieve this , the union should therefore as soon as possible formulate a policy to carry out this renationalisation .


### – ‘ maximum sustainable yield’ means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock indefinitely ; ### – ' maximum sustainable yield ' means the maximum catch that may be taken from a fish stock continuously and indefinitely without negatively affecting the reproduction of the stock , whilst recognising the natural fluctuations of stocks and dynamics between stocks ;


### the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states is highly valued by union citizens as a core individual right deriving from union citizenship . as such , it demonstrates and promotes a better understanding of the value of european integration , as well as citizens ' participation in shaping the european union . when extending aspects of their lives beyond national borders by travelling to other member states or settling there , citizens become aware and take advantage of the broad array of rights granted to them under union law in cross - border situations . exercising the right to free movement and residence therefore contributes to making union citizenship a tangible reality in the daily life of citizens . ### the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states is highly valued by union citizens as a core individual right deriving from union citizenship . as such , it demonstrates and promotes a better understanding of the positive aspects of european integration , as well as citizens ' participation in shaping the european union . when extending aspects of their lives beyond national borders by travelling to other member states or settling there , citizens become aware and take advantage of the broad array of rights granted to them under union law in cross - border situations . exercising the right to free movement and residence therefore contributes to making union citizenship a tangible reality in the daily life of citizens .


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


### venture capital provides finance to undertakings that are generally very small , in the initial stages of their corporate existence and display a strong potential for growth and expansion . in addition , venture capital funds provide these undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge , business contacts , brand - equity and strategic advice . by providing finance and advice to these undertakings , venture capital funds stimulates economic growth , contribute to the creation of jobs , boost innovative undertakings , increase their investment in research and development and foster entrepreneurship , innovation and competitiveness in the union . ### venture capital provides finance to undertakings that are generally very small , in the initial stages of their corporate existence and display a strong potential for growth and expansion . in addition , venture capital funds provide these undertakings with valuable expertise and knowledge , business contacts , brand - equity and strategic advice . by providing finance and advice to these undertakings , venture capital funds stimulates economic growth , contribute to the creation of jobs and capital mobilisation , foster the establishment and expansion of innovative undertakings , increase their investment in research and development and foster entrepreneurship , innovation and competitiveness in the union .


### this directive lays down minimum rules . member states may extend the rights set out in this directive in order to provide a higher level of protection . ### this directive lays down minimum rules . member states may extend the rights set out in this directive in order to provide a higher level of protection . the rights of victims provided for in this directive are without prejudice to the rights of the offender . this directive should also cover the situation when a person has been convicted of having committed a crime . the directive should apply to criminal offences committed in the union and to criminal proceedings that take place in the union .


### 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 and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . 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 .


### any officials in criminal proceedings likely to come into contact with victims should be trained to identify and meet the needs of victims both through initial and ongoing training and to a level appropriate to their contact with victims . this should include specialist training as appropriate . ### any officials in criminal proceedings likely to come into contact with victims may be trained to identify and meet the needs of victims both through initial and ongoing training and to a level appropriate to their contact with victims . this may include specialist training as appropriate .


### 1 member states shall ensure that victims and their family members , in accordance with their needs , have access to free of charge , confidential victim support services . ### member states shall ensure that victims and their family members , in accordance with their needs , have access to free of charge , confidential victim support services before , during and for an appropriate time after criminal proceedings .


### member states shall ensure that victims and their family members , in accordance with their needs , have access to free of charge , confidential victim support services . ### member states may ensure that victims and their family members , in accordance with their needs , have access to confidential victim support services .


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


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


### member states shall ensure that judicial authorities may adopt during the court proceedings , appropriate measures to protect the privacy and photographic images of victims and their family members . ### member states may ensure that judicial authorities may adopt during the court proceedings , appropriate measures to protect the privacy and photographic images of victims and their family members .


### member states shall ensure that police , prosecutors and court staff receive both general and specialist training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states may ensure that police , prosecutors and court staff receive both general and specialist training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states may ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### attacks against information systems , in particular as a result of the threat from organised crime , are a growing menace , and there is increasing concern about the potential for terrorist or politically motivated attacks against information systems which form part of the critical infrastructure of member states and the union . this constitutes a threat to the achievement of a safer information society and an area of freedom , security and justice , and therefore requires a response at the level of the european union . ### attacks against information systems , in particular as a result of the threat from organised crime , are a growing menace , as evidenced by the cyber attacks on estonia and georgia as a method of modern warfare , and there is increasing concern about the potential for terrorist or economically or politically motivated attacks against information systems which form part of the critical infrastructure of member states and the union . this constitutes a threat to the achievement of a safer information society and an area of freedom , security and justice , and therefore requires a response at the level of the european union .


### there is evidence of a tendency towards increasingly dangerous and recurrent large scale attacks conducted against information systems which are critical to states or to particular functions in the public or private sector . this tendency is accompanied by the development of increasingly sophisticated tools that can be used by criminals to launch cyber - attacks of various types . ### there is evidence of a tendency towards increasingly dangerous targeted and recurrent large scale attacks conducted against information systems which are critical to states or to particular functions in the public or private sector . this tendency is accompanied by the development of increasingly sophisticated tools that can be used by criminals to launch cyber - attacks of various types .


### competent authorities shall perform official controls using control methods and techniques that shall , as appropriate , include screening , targeted screening , verification , inspections , audits , sampling , analysis , diagnosis and tests . ### competent authorities shall perform official controls using appropriate control methods and techniques that shall , as appropriate , include , for example and not exclusively , screening , targeted screening , verification , inspections , audits , sampling , analysis , diagnosis and tests .


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


### in the event of a significant decline of average market prices for eels used for restocking , as compared to those of eels used for other purposes , the member state concerned shall inform the commission . the commission , by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 12a and in order to address the situation , may temporarily reduce the percentages of eels used for restocking as referred to in paragraph 2 . 7 . the commission shall , not later than 31 december 2012 , report to the european parliament and the council and evaluate the measures concerning restocking including the evolution of market prices . ### in the event of a significant decline of average market prices for eels used for restocking , as compared to those of eels used for other purposes , the member state concerned shall inform the commission . the commission , by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 12a and in order to address the situation , may temporarily reduce the percentages of eels used for restocking as referred to in paragraph 2 where the eel management plan is in compliance with article 2 . 7 . the commission shall , not later than 31 december 2012 , report to the european parliament and the council and evaluate the measures concerning restocking including the evolution of market process . the commission shall , not later than 31 october 2013 , report to the european parliament and the council and evaluate the measures concerning restocking , taking into account the latest scientific advice on the conditions under which restocking is likely to contribute to the increase of the spawning stock biomass .


### member states shall report annually on the outcome of the monitoring carried out according to paragraph 4 including the measurement data and , where appropriate , the list of the websites referred to in article 1 . ### member states shall report one year after the publication of this directive and then every two years on the outcome of the monitoring carried out according to paragraph 4 including the measurement data and , where appropriate , the list of the websites referred to in article 1 .


### consumers would benefit most from information that is concise and easy to compare between different payment service providers . the tools made available to consumers to compare payment account offers would not have a positive impact if the time invested in going through lengthy lists of fees for different offers outweighed the benefit of choosing the offer that represents the best value . accordingly , fee terminology should only be standardised for the most representative terms and definitions within member states in order to avoid the risk of excessive information . ### consumers would benefit most from information that is concise , accurate and easy to compare between different payment service providers . the tools made available to consumers to compare payment account offers would not have a positive impact if the time invested in going through lengthy lists of fees for different offers outweighed the benefit of choosing the offer that represents the best value . accordingly , fee terminology should only be standardised for the most representative terms and definitions within member states in order to avoid the risk of excessive or misleading information .


### consumers should be guaranteed access to a range of basic payment services , for which a minimum number of operations shall be determined by member states in a way that should take into account both the needs of the consumers and the commercial practices in the member state concerned . beyond this list of minimum services , banks may apply their regular fees . services linked to basic payment accounts should include the facility to deposit and withdraw money . consumers should be able to undertake essential payment transactions such as receiving income or benefits , paying bills or taxes and purchasing goods and services , including via direct debit , credit transfer and the use of a payment card . such services should allow the purchase of goods and services online and should give consumers the opportunity to initiate payment orders via the payment service provider’s online banking facility , where available . however , a payment account with basic features should not be restricted to online usage as this would create an obstacle for consumers without internet access . consumers should not be given access to an overdraft facility with a payment account with basic features . however , member states may allow payment services providers to offer buffering facilities for very small amounts in relation to payment accounts with basic features . ### consumers should be guaranteed access to a range of basic payment services , for which a minimum number of operations shall be determined by member states in a way that should take into account both the needs of the consumers and the commercial practices in the member state concerned . beyond this list of minimum services , banks may apply their regular fees . services linked to basic payment accounts should include the facility to deposit and withdraw money . consumers should be able to undertake essential payment transactions such as receiving income or benefits , paying bills or taxes and purchasing goods and services , including via direct debit , credit transfer and the use of a payment card . such services should allow the purchase of goods and services online and should give consumers the opportunity to initiate payment orders via the payment service provider’s online banking facility , where available . however , a payment account with basic features should not be restricted to online usage as this would create an obstacle for consumers without internet access . consumers should not be given access to an overdraft facility with a payment account with basic features .


### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities referred to in article 20 , determine a provisional list of at least 20 payment services accounting for at least 80% of the most representative payment services subject to a fee at national level . the list shall contain terms and definitions for each of the services identified . ### member states shall ensure that the competent authorities referred to in article 20 , determine a provisional list of payment services accounting for at least 80% of the most representative payment services subject to a fee at national level . the list shall contain terms and definitions for each of the services identified .


### member states shall ensure that payment service providers make available to consumers a glossary of at least the list of payment services referred to in paragraph 1 and the related definitions . ### member states shall ensure that payment service providers make available to consumers a glossary of at least the list of the most representative payment services referred to in paragraph 3 and the related definitions .


### where a consumer already holds a payment account , with a payment service provider located in their territory , which allows him to make use of the payment services listed in article 17 ; ### where a consumer already holds a payment account , with a payment service provider located in their territory ;


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 23 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 23 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 3 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


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


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


### each member state shall promptly take the fingerprints of all fingers of every &#160 ; third country national or stateless person&#160 ; of at least 14 years of age who is apprehended by the competent control authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the border of that member state having come from a third country and who is not turned back or who remains physically on the territory of the member states and who is not kept in custody , confinement or detention during the entirety of the period between apprehension and removal on the basis of the decision to turn them back . ### each member state shall promptly take the fingerprints of all fingers of every &#160 ; third country national or stateless person&#160 ; who cannot prove that he or she is under 14 years of age who is apprehended by the competent control authorities in connection with the irregular crossing by land , sea or air of the border of that member state having come from a third country and who is not turned back or who remains physically on the territory of the member states and who is not kept in custody , confinement or detention during the entirety of the period between apprehension and removal on the basis of the decision to turn them back .


### it is of particular importance that the commission carries out the appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , the commission should ensure the simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council . ### it is of particular importance that the commission carries out the appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at the most efficient expert level . when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , the commission should ensure the simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council .


### the commission should ensure that these delegated acts do not impose a significant additional administrative burden on the member states and on the respondent units . ### the commission should ensure that these delegated acts do not impose a significant additional administrative burden on the member states and on the respondent units and that they remain as economical as possible .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of regulation no 638 / 2004 , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission enabling it to adopt the arrangements for collecting information , particularly concerning the codes to be used , technical provisions for compiling annual statistics on trade by business characteristics and any measures necessary to ensure that the quality of the statistics transmitted is according to the quality criteria . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of regulation no 638 / 2004 , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission enabling it to adopt the arrangements for collecting information , particularly concerning the codes to be used , technical provisions for compiling annual statistics on trade by business characteristics and any measures necessary to ensure that the quality of the statistics transmitted free of charge is according to the quality criteria . these powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 .


### simplifications of customs clearance schemes have led to the non - availability , at customs level , of statistical information about goods under customs processing procedures . to assure coverage of the data , movements of those goods should be included in the intrastat system . ### simplifications of customs clearance schemes have led to the non - availability , at customs level , of statistical information about goods under customs processing procedures . to assure coverage of the data , movements of those goods should be included in the intrastat system while limiting any additional costs to the fullest extent possible .


### the exchange of confidential data , as defined by article 3 of regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics , shall for statistical purposes only , be allowed between the respective national authorities of each member state , where the exchange serves the efficient development , production and dissemination of european statistics relating to the trading of goods between member states or improves their quality . ### the exchange of confidential data free of charge , as defined by article 3 of regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics , shall for statistical purposes only , be allowed between the respective national authorities of each member state , where the exchange serves the efficient development , production and dissemination of european statistics relating to the trading of goods between member states or significantly improves their quality . administrative expenditure in this connection shall be kept to a minimum .


### article 11 statistical confidentiality only where the party or parties that have provided information so request shall the national authorities decide whether statistical results which may make it possible to identify the said provider are to be disseminated or are to be amended in such a way that their dissemination does not prejudice statistical confidentiality . ### article 11 is replaced by the following : “article 11 statistical confidentiality only where the party or parties that have provided information so request shall the national authorities decide whether statistical results which may make it possible to identify the said provider are to be disseminated or are to be amended in such a way that their dissemination does not prejudice statistical confidentiality . the national authorities shall ensure that any detrimental effects on a party or parties providing information shall be clearly outweighed by statistical benefits . ”


### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , technical provisions for compiling these statistics . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 ; ### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , technical provisions for compiling these statistics in the most economical way . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14 ;


### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , any measures necessary to ensure the quality of the statistics transmitted according to the quality criteria . ### the commission shall adopt , by means of implementing acts , any measures necessary to ensure the quality of the statistics transmitted according to the quality criteria , avoiding excessive costs for the national statistical authorities .


### ' european social entrepreneurship fund ' means a collective investment undertaking that invests at least 70 percent of its aggregate capital contributions and uncalled committed capital in assets that are qualifying investments ; ### ' european social entrepreneurship fund ' means a collective investment undertaking that invests at least 70 percent of capital contributions and of uncalled committed capital in assets that are qualifying investments ;


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


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


### is managed in an accountable and transparent way , in particular by involving workers , customers and stakeholders affected by its business activities . ### is managed in an accountable and transparent way , in particular by making provision , in legal documents relating to the establishment of the undertaking , for the possibility of involving workers and stakeholders affected by its business activities in its management .


### environmental measures and methods of production respecting the environment , including organic farming ; ### environmental measures and methods of production respecting the environment , including organic farming and integrated production ;


### this objective will be measured , inter alia by the following indicator : the evolution of the perception of programme stakeholders regarding the contribution of the programme towards the functioning of the customs union and the strengthening of the internal market . ### this objective will be measured , inter alia by the following indicator : the evolution of the perception of programme stakeholders regarding the contribution of the programme towards the functioning of the customs union and the strengthening of the internal market . in addition , the commission will devise further measurable and objectively verifiable indicators of attainment of the objective .


### each of the specific objectives above shall be measured by an indicator based on the perception of programme stakeholders regarding the contribution of the programme to the realisation of the specific objectives . ### each of the specific objectives above shall be measured by an indicator based on the perception of programme stakeholders regarding the contribution of the programme to the realisation of the specific objectives . in addition , the commission will devise further measurable and objectively verifiable indicators of attainment of the objective for each of the points referred to in paragraph 1 .


### a set of key performance indicators set out in article 5 shall be used , inter alia , to measure the effects and impacts of the programme . they shall be measured against pre - defined baselines reflecting the situation before implementation . ### a set of key performance indicators set out in article 5 shall be used , inter alia , to measure the effects and impacts of the programme . the commission shall seek to define these performance indicators as measurable and objectively verifiable . the performance indicators shall be measured against pre - defined baselines reflecting the situation before implementation .


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


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


### to facilitate access to justice . ### to facilitate access to both preventive and litigious justice .


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


### the union aims to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness involving the european union and the countries and territories listed in the annex to this regulation by developing a special relationship . ### the union aims to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness involving the european union and the countries and territories listed in the annex to this regulation by developing a special relationship . to this end , a specific definition of what a special relationship is in terms of funding , positive discrimination , political priorities and means of communication , consultation , coordination and cooperation should be defined , both in general and on a case - by - case basis , through a joint effort of the european council and the european parliament .


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


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


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


### 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 eleventh council directive 89 / 666 / eec of 21 december 1989 concerning disclosure requirements in respect of branches opened in a member state by certain types of company governed by the law of another state establishes the list of documents and particulars that companies have to disclose in the register of their branch . however , there is no legal obligation on the registers to exchange data concerning foreign branches . this leads to legal uncertainty for third parties in the country of the branch where important changes regarding the company are not reflected in the register . ### the eleventh council directive 89 / 666 / eec of 21 december 1989 concerning disclosure requirements in respect of branches opened in a member state by certain types of company governed by the law of another state establishes the list of documents and particulars that companies have to disclose in the register of their branch . however , there is no legal obligation on the registers to exchange data concerning foreign branches . this leads to legal uncertainty for third parties if important changes regarding the company in the member state of the branch are not reflected in the register .


### the commission communication on the single market act identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment . the interconnection should contribute to foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens and increasing legal certainty and thus contribute to exiting the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 2020 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers by using the innovations of information and communication technology . ### the commission communication on the single market act identified the interconnection of central , commercial and companies registers as a measure to create a more business - friendly legal and fiscal environment . the interconnection should foster the competitiveness of european business by reducing administrative burdens and increasing legal certainty as well as increasing economic efficiency and thus contribute to combating the crisis , one of the priorities of the agenda europe 2020 . it should also improve cross - border communication between registers by using the innovations of information and communication technology .


### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network . ### cross - border access to business information can only be improved if all member states engage in building an electronic network of registers and transmit information to business information users in a standardised way all over the union while still achieving the aim of reducing administrative burdens . the users should be able to access information through a single european electronic platform that forms part of the electronic network .


### directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data should govern the processing of personal data , including the transmission of personal data through an electronic network , carried out in the member states . ### directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data should govern the processing of personal data , including the transmission of personal data through an electronic network , carried out in the member states , while guaranteeing appropriate protection for personal and commercial data .


### a unique company identifier should be introduced , in addition to companies ' existing registration number , in order to facilitate the identification of companies that are present , for example through branches or subsidiaries , in more than one member state . ### a unique official company identifier should be introduced , in addition to companies ' existing registration number , in order to facilitate the identification of companies that are present , for example through branches or subsidiaries , in more than one member state .


### as for companies , branches should also have , in addition to their number in the register , a unique identifier that allows their unequivocal identification in the european economic area . amending directive 89 / 666 / eec in this respect should make it possible to establish a clear connection between companies and their foreign branches , this being necessary for the regular updating of information in the register of the company and the register of the foreign branch . the coherence of the registered information should ensure that third parties have access to up - to - date data on branches in their member state . while member states should be able to decide on the procedures they follow with respect to the branches registered in their territory , they have to ensure , at least , that the branches of dissolved companies are removed from the register without undue delay . ### as for companies , branches should also have , in addition to their number in the register , a unique identifier that allows their unequivocal identification in the european economic area . amending directive 89 / 666 / eec in this respect should make it possible to establish a clear connection between companies and their foreign branches , this being necessary for the regular updating of information in the register of the company and the register of the foreign branch . the coherence of the registered information should ensure that third parties have access to up - to - date data on branches in their member state . while member states should be able to decide on the procedures they follow with respect to the branches registered in their territory , including the right to regulate the legal status of branches , they have to ensure , at least , that the branches of dissolved companies are removed from the register within ten working days .


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


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


### member states shall determine the legal procedure to be followed on receipt of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article and in article 4a of directive 2009 / 101 / ec . such procedures shall ensure that branches of companies that have been dissolved or otherwise removed from the register are closed without undue delay . ### member states shall determine the legal procedure to be followed on receipt of the notifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this article and in article 4a of directive 2009 / 101 / ec . such procedures shall ensure that branches of companies that have been dissolved or otherwise deleted from the register remove their own register entry without undue delay .


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


### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 17a and subject to the conditions of articles 17b and 17c specifying the following : ### the power shall be conferred upon the commission to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 17a specifying the following :


### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 13a and subject to the conditions of articles 13b and 13c specifying the following : ### the power shall be conferred on the commission to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 13a specifying the following :


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 5a shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in articles 11b and 11c . ### the power to adopt delegated acts shall be conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 5a shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time with effect from&#8230 ; * the delegation of power referred to in article 5a may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following its publication in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 5a shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by three months . _____ * the date of the entry into force of this directive .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 13 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in articles 17b and 17c . ### the power to adopt delegated acts shall be conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . the power referred to in article 13 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time with effect from&#8230 ; * the delegation of power referred to in article 13 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following its publication in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 13 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by three months . _____ * the date of the entry into force of this directive .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 4a shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in articles 13b and 13c . ### the power to adopt delegated acts shall be conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . the power referred to in article 4a shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time with effect from&#8230 ; * the delegation of power referred to in article 4a may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following its publication in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . as soon as the commission adopts a delegated act , it shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 4a shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by three months . _____ * the date of the entry into force of this directive .


### the commission should have the overall responsibility for the copernicus programme . it should define its priorities and objectives and ensure the overall coordination and supervision of the programme . ### the commission should have the overall responsibility for the copernicus programme . it should define its priorities and objectives clearly in advance and ensure the overall coordination and supervision of the programme .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 3 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 3 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground , including sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation ; ### the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground , including sex , race , colour , ethnic , social origin or culture , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation ;


### a member state that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this directive should be allowed to do so , for all products alike , on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health . a member state should also be allowed to introduce more stringent provisions , applying to all products alike , on grounds relating to the specific situation of this member state and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health . more stringent national provisions should be necessary and proportionate , not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . stricter national provisions require prior notification to , and approval from , the commission taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this directive . ### a member state that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this directive should be allowed to do so , for all products alike , on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health . a member state should also be allowed to introduce more stringent provisions , applying to all products alike , on grounds relating to the specific situation of this member state and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health . more stringent national provisions should be necessary and proportionate , not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . stricter national provisions require prior notification to , and approval from , the commission taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this directive . one example of a means of arbitrary discrimination is the rule that the surface covered by warnings be raised to over 60 % . the aim of this directive is to introduce uniform packaging and labelling requirements , so strict criteria must be applied regarding the leeway for member states to adopt standards that diverge considerably from the rules laid down in this directive .


### with a view to ensuring transparency and accountability , the competent authority should be required to substantiate its decision to grant development consent in respect of a project , indicating that it has taken into consideration the results of the consultations carried out and the relevant information gathered . ### with a view to ensuring transparency and accountability , the competent authority may substantiate its decision to grant development consent in respect of a project , indicating that it has taken into consideration the results of the consultations carried out and the relevant information gathered .


### population , human health , and biodiversity , with particular attention to species and habitats protected under council directive 92 / 43 / eec and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council ; ### population and human health ;


### to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including equality between women and men and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly ; ### to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including equality between women and men , integrating gender perspectives , gender awareness and equality , preventing and combating violence against children . adolescents , women and domestic violence and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly ;


### support for main actors , such as support for member states when implementing union law and policies ; support for key european level networks whose activities are linked to the implementation of the objectives of the programme ; networking among specialised bodies and organisations , national , regional and local authorities at european level ; funding of experts ' networks ; funding of european level observatories . ### support for main actors , such as support for member states when implementing union law and policies ; support for key european level networks whose activities are linked to the implementation of the objectives of the programme , in particular those of combating violence against children and women ; networking among specialised bodies and organisations , national , regional and local authorities at european level ; funding of experts ' networks ; funding of european level observatories .


### is managed in an accountable and transparent way , in particular by involving workers , customers and stakeholders affected by its business activities . ### is managed in an accountable and transparent way , in particular by making provision , in legal documents relating to the establishment of the undertaking , for the possibility of involving workers and stakeholders affected by its business activities in its management .


### the collecting society shall manage and keep separate the rights revenue and any income derived from its investment from its own assets , the income derived from its management services or the income derived from any other activities . ### the collecting society shall manage and keep separate the rights revenue and any income derived from its investment from its own assets , the income derived from its management services or the income derived from any other activities . the income from management activities and the income from investment shall be entered into separate bank accounts , the management of which shall be entrusted to the supervisory body .


### the institutions shall immediately take the measures necessary to establish a register which shall be operational by 3 june 2002 . ### the institutions shall immediately take the measures necessary to establish a common interface for the institutional registers in order to ensure coordination between the registers .


### a description of the main characteristics of the payment service to be provided ; ### a clear description of the main characteristics of the payment service to be provided ;


### to make sure that the personalised security features of the payment instrument are not accessible to parties other than the payment service user entitled to use the payment instrument , without prejudice to the obligations on the payment service user set out in article 61 ; ### to make sure that the personalised security features of the payment instrument are indeed secure and are not accessible to parties other than the payment service user entitled to use the payment instrument , without prejudice to the obligations on the payment service user set out in article 61 ;


### member states shall ensure that payment service providers put in place adequate and effective consumer complaint resolution procedures for the settlement of complaints of payment service users concerning the rights and obligations arising under this directive . ### member states shall ensure that payment service providers put in place and apply adequate and effective consumer complaint resolution procedures for the settlement of complaints of payment service users concerning the rights and obligations arising under this directive , and shall monitor their performance in that regard .


### member states shall ensure that adequate and effective out - of - court complaint and redress procedures for the settlement of disputes between payment service users and payment service providers concerning the rights and obligations arising under this directive are established according to the relevant national and union legislation , using existing bodies where appropriate . member states shall ensure that such procedures are applicable to payment service providers and that they also cover the activities of appointed representatives . ### member states shall ensure that adequate and effective out - of - court complaint and redress procedures for the settlement of disputes between payment service users and payment service providers concerning the rights and obligations arising under this directive are established according to the relevant national and union legislation , using existing competent bodies where appropriate . member states shall ensure that such procedures are applicable to and accessible by both users of payment services and payment service providers and that they also cover the activities of appointed representatives .


### where a member state makes use of any of the options referred to in paragraph 1 , it shall inform the commission thereof as well as of any subsequent changes . the commission shall make the information public on a web - site or other easily accessible means . ### where a member state makes use of any of the options referred to in paragraph 1 , it shall inform the commission thereof as well as of any subsequent changes . the commission shall make the information public on a web - site or other easily accessible means and shall advise parliament of it at the same time .


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


### because of the pace of technological change , this regulation should adopt an approach which is open to innovations . ### because of the pace of technological change , this regulation should adopt an approach which is open to innovations but which at all times focuses primarily on consumers and their interests .


### in order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to proposed citizens ' initiatives , it should be mandatory to register such initiatives on a website made available by the commission prior to collecting the necessary statements of support from citizens ; proposals that are abusive or devoid of seriousness should not be registered and the commission should reject the registration of proposals which would be manifestly against the values of the union . the commission should deal with registration in accordance with the general principles of good administration . ### in order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to proposed citizens ' initiatives and to avoid a situation in which signatures are collected for a proposal which does not fall within the scope of this regulation , it should be mandatory to register such initiatives on a website made available by the commission prior to collecting the necessary statements of support from citizens . proposals that are not citizens ' initiatives within the meaning of this regulation should not be registered . registration is an administrative procedure aimed at selecting those initiatives that fall within the scope of this regulation ; registration should be based only on legal grounds and it should not , on any account , be possible to refuse registration on grounds of political expediency . the commission should deal with registration in accordance with a clear list of admissibility criteria adopted by the commission . in the event of registration’s being rejected , any citizen should be able to ascertain swiftly and simply by means of an appropriate internet site what initiative has been refused and on what grounds . in such a case the organisers of the initiative should be informed of all possible judicial and extrajudicial remedies available to them .


### this information shall be provided in one of the official languages of the union , in an online register made available for that purpose by the commission . ### this information shall be provided in one or more official languages of the union , in an online register made available for that purpose by the commission . information in an official language other the language in which it was originally provided may be provided subsequently for entry in the register . the translation of the initiative into other official languages of the union shall be the responsibility of the commission .


### this information shall be provided in one of the official languages of the union , in an online register made available for that purpose by the commission . ### this information shall be provided in at least one of the official languages of the union , in an online register made available for that purpose by the commission .