### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the europe 2020 strategy and of the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments , to renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field , to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the european dimension in sport . ### the programme aims to contribute to the objectives of : the promotion of european values in accordance with articles 2 and 9 of the teu ; the development of a european conscience and participation in democratic life in europe ; social commitment and solidarity , including solidarity between generations ; the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets , in particular in the fields of education , employment and poverty reduction ; the education and training strategic framework 2020 , including the corresponding benchmarks ; the renewed framework for european cooperation in the youth field ; the renewed copenhagen process ; the renewed european agenda for adult learning ; the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education , the development of the european dimension in sport , in line with the union work plan for sport .


### transnational strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education , training and / or youth activities or other relevant sectors developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know - how ; ### strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education and training or other relevant stakeholders , including social partners , developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know - how ;


### this action will also support the transnational mobility of students , young people and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning . ### this action will also support the transnational mobility of trainees , students , adult learners and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning .


### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations . ### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , enterprise , justice , consumers , development , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations , as well as in accordance with the union ' s macro - regional strategies , such as the european union strategy for the baltic sea region and the european union strategy for the danube region .


### texte proposé par la commission 3 . ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ; ### amendement 3 . ' learning mobility ' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships , apprenticeships , volunteering , including senior volunteering , non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language , as well as follow - up activities . learning mobility also covers youth activities , such as youth exchanges , volunteering , non - formal and informal learning and professional training activities involving youth workers and guidance practitioners ;


### the implementation in participating countries of union transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training and the support to eu - wide networks ; ### the implementation in participating countries of union recognition and transparency tools , in particular europass , the european qualifications framework , european credit transfer and accumulation system , european credit system for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance reference framework for vocational education and training , the european quality assurance register , the european association for assurance in higher education , youthpass and support to eu - wide networks ;


### to foster quality improvements , innovation excellence and internationalisation at the level of educational institutions , as well as in youth work , notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers / youth organisations and other stakeholders ; ### to foster quality improvements , innovation excellence and internationalisation at the level of education and training institutions , as well as in youth work , notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers or youth organisations and other stakeholders ;


### the programme should contribute to develop excellence in european integration studies world - wide , it should in particular support institutions that have a european governance structure , cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the union , are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees . ### in order to contribute to developing excellence in european integration studies world - wide and to respond to the increasing need for knowledge of , and dialogue on , the european integration process and its development , it is important to stimulate excellence in teaching , research and reflection in this field by supporting higher education institutions specialising in the study of the european integration process , european associations in the fields of education and training and the jean monnet action .


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and the participation of underrepresented or disadvantaged persons as well as of people with special needs , fewer opportunities , difficulties for educational , social , mental , ethnic gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons .


### the activities related to the implementation of the union policy agenda on education , training and youth , as well as the bologna and copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young people ; ### the implementation of the union policy agenda on education and training in the context of the open method of coordination , as well as to the bologna and copenhagen processes , in particular thematic networks of experts and organisations aimed at identifying and disseminating relevant good practice and innovation across all educational sectors ;


### the funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in article 6 that are to be managed by a national agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the member state , distance between capitals of member states and performance . the parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 . ### the funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in article 6 that are to be managed by a national agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the sending and host member state , distance between capitals of member states and performance . the parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8 .


### their transnational character , in particular transnational mobility and cooperation aiming at long - term systemic impact ; ### transnational character , particularly with regard to mobility and cooperation aiming at a sustainable systemic impact ;


### eur 16 741 738 000 for actions in the field of education , training and youth , as referred to under article 6 ; ### [ 88 , 5% ] for actions in the field of education and training , as referred to in article 6 . from this amount , the following minimum allocations shall be earmarked for the main educational sectors :


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons , and those often having multiple difficulties , such as the roma . specific methodology should be worked out to determine how to reach out to these groups successfully and how to assist their participation in the programme . it would be also vital to regularly monitor if members of these groups , such as the roma , disabled people etc . , have been able to utilize the programme .


### ‘ eu transparency tools’ means instruments that help stakeholders to understand , appreciate and as appropriate recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the union ; ### ‘ union transparency and recognition tools’ means instruments that help stakeholders to understand , appreciate and , as appropriate , recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the union ;


### the action of the european youth forum , the national academic recognition centres , the eurydice , euroguidance and eurodesk networks , as well as of the etwinning national support services , the europass national centres , and the national information offices in the neighbourhood countries is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the programme , notably by providing the commission with regular and updated information regarding the various fields of their activity and through the dissemination of the programme results in the union and in the third participating countries . ### the action of the european youth forum , the european civil society platform on lifelong learning , the national academic recognition centres , the eurydice , euroguidance and eurodesk networks , as well as of the etwinning national support services , the europass national centres , and the national information offices in the neighbourhood countries is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the programme , notably by providing the commission with regular and updated information regarding the various fields of their activity and through the dissemination of the programme results in the union and in the third participating countries .


### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training and adult learning , school education and youth . ### the programme covers education at all levels , in a lifelong learning perspective , in particular higher education , vocational education and training , informal education and adult learning , school education and youth , and shall also support activities in the field of sport .


### this action will also support the transnational mobility of students , young people and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education including mobility organized on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning . ### this action will also support the transnational mobility of students , young people and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education and vocational training and education , including mobility organised on the basis of joint , double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls , as well as non - formal learning .


### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ' support for policy reform ' means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernisation of education and training systems , as well as support for the development of european youth policy , through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination including the structured dialogue with young people ;


### support the activities of academic institutions or associations active in the field of european integration studies and support a jean monnet label for excellence . ### support the activities of academic institutions or associations active in the field of european integration and support a jean monnet label for excellence .


### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; ### to improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society , as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in europe , notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people , learners , staff and youth workers , and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market ; in this respect , the commission and member states should safeguard that also young people coming from a socially disadvantage background can benefit from the programme ;


### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within in the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the field of culture , research , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations . ### it is necessary to ensure the european added value of all actions carried out within the framework of the programme , and complementarity to activities of member states in compliance with article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and other activities , in particular in the fields of culture and the media , employment , health , research and innovation , enterprise , justice , consumers , development , industrial and cohesion policy , enlargement policy and external relations , as well as in accordance with the union ' s macro - regional strategies , such as the european union strategy for the baltic sea region and the european union strategy for the danube region .


### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to facilitate the participation of people with difficulties for educational , social , gender , physical , psychological , geographical , economic and cultural reasons . ### when implementing the programme , the commission and the member states shall ensure particular efforts to promote social inclusion and facilitate the participation of people with special needs or fewer opportunities and the associations representing them .


### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal learning , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ; ### to promote the emergence of a european lifelong learning area , trigger policy reforms at national level , support the modernisation of education and training systems , including non - formal education , and support european cooperation in the youth field , notably through enhanced policy cooperation , better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices ;


### texte proposé par la commission the renewed copenhagen process defined an ambitious and global vision for vocational education and training policy in europe , and requested support from union educational programmes to the agreed priorities , including international mobility and reforms implemented by the member states . ### amendement the crucial role played by vocational education and training in helping to achieve a number of targets set out in the europe 2020 strategy is widely acknowledged and defined in the renewed copenhagen process , particularly taking into account its potential in addressing europe’s high level of unemployment , especially youth unemployment and long - term unemployment , promoting a culture of lifelong learning , countering social exclusion and promoting active citizenship . it is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of vet learners , including apprentices , teachers and trainers , and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the member states in modernising their vet systems .


### it support platforms , including e - twinning , covering educational sectors and youth allowing peer learning , virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices and opening access for participants from neighbourhood countries . ### it support platforms , including in particular etwinning , covering all educational sectors and allowing peer learning , virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices and opening access for participants from neighbourhood countries .


### ' lifelong learning ' means all general education , vocational education and training , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences within a personal , civic , social and / or employment - related perspective , including the provision of counselling and guidance services ; ### ' lifelong learning ' means all general education , vocational education and training , higher education , continued professional development , non - formal education and informal learning undertaken throughout life , resulting in an improvement in knowledge , skills and competences within a personal , civic , social and / or employment - related perspective , including the provision of counselling and guidance services ;


### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open methods of coordination ; ### ‘ support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernisation of education and training systems , as well as support for the development of european youth policy , through the process of policy cooperation between member states , in particular the open method of coordination ;


### texte proposé par la commission ### amendement the lessons learned from the european year of active ageing and solidarity between the generations , the commission’s demographic reports and the commitment to volunteering shown by older people demonstrate the importance of lifelong learning , intergenerational dialogue , mobility and participation in the life of society well beyond the end of a person’s professional life . older people play a fundamental role in volunteering and social education in europe . the programme should take account of this fact by placing appropriate emphasis on relevant measures in the area of general and vocational education .


### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning , including traineeships and non - formal learning , or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language . learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ; ### ‘ learning mobility’ means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence , in order to undertake study , training or other learning activities , including apprenticeships , traineeships and non - formal learning , assistantships or teaching , or to participate in a professional development activity . it may include preparatory training in the host language as well as follow - up activities . learning mobility shall also cover youth exchanges , volunteering , non - formal and informal learning and transnational professional development activities involving youth workers ;


### healthcare professionals and patients should be empowered to report suspected serious incidents at national level using harmonised formats . the national competent authorities should inform manufacturers and share the information with their peers when they confirm that a serious incident has occurred in order to minimise recurrence of those incidents . ### healthcare professionals and patients should be empowered to report suspected serious incidents which affect the safety of patients , healthcare professionals or other persons , at national level using harmonised formats . the national competent authorities should inform manufacturers and share the information with their peers when they confirm that a serious incident has occurred in order to minimise recurrence of those incidents .


### this regulation aims to ensure the functioning of the internal market as regards medical devices , taking as a base a high level of protection of health . at the same time , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for medical devices to meet common safety concerns as regards these products . both objectives are being pursued simultaneously and are inseparably linked whilst one not being secondary to the other . as regards article 114 tfeu , this regulation harmonises the rules for the placing on the market and putting into service of medical devices and their accessories on the union market which may then benefit from the principle of free movement of goods . as regards article 168 tfeu , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for those medical devices by ensuring , among other things , that data generated in clinical investigations is reliable and robust and that the safety of the subjects participating in a clinical investigation is protected . ### this regulation aims to ensure the functioning of the internal market as regards medical devices , taking as a base a high level of protection of health for both patients and users . at the same time , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for medical devices to meet common safety concerns as regards these products . both objectives are being pursued simultaneously and are inseparably linked whilst one not being secondary to the other . as regards article 114 tfeu , this regulation harmonises the rules for the placing on the market and putting into service of medical devices and their accessories on the union market which may then benefit from the principle of free movement of goods . as regards article 168 tfeu , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for those medical devices by ensuring , among other things , that data generated in clinical investigations is reliable and robust and that the safety of the subjects participating in a clinical investigation is protected .


### the approximation of national measures at union level , based on an agreement on accessibility requirements for public sector bodies ' websites , is necessary in order to put an end to fragmentation . it would reduce uncertainty for web - developers and would foster interoperability . by using accessibility requirements which are technology neutral , innovation will not be hampered and may possibly even be stimulated . ### the approximation of national measures at union level , based on an agreement on accessibility requirements for public sector bodies ' websites and of websites of certain general - interest service providers , is necessary in order to put an end to fragmentation . it would reduce uncertainty for web - developers and would foster interoperability . by using accessibility requirements which are technology neutral , innovation will not be hampered and may possibly even be stimulated .


### it lays down the rules according to which member states shall make accessible the content of websites belonging to public sector bodies , the types of which are specified in the annex . ### it lays down the rules according to which member states shall make accessible the content of websites belonging to public sector bodies and websites operated by entities providing basic services to the public , the types of which are specified in the annex .


### ‘ user agent’ means any software that retrieves and presents web contents for users , including web browsers , media players , plug - ins , and other programs that help in retrieving , rendering , and interacting with web content . ### ‘ user agent’ means any software that retrieves and presents web contents for users , including web browsers , media players , plug - ins , and other programs that help in retrieving , rendering , and interacting with web content . this should be applicable regardless of the device used to interact with content . if a mobile application designed by the website owners offers the same or an enhanced set of services as the website itself , the present definition does apply to the interface and operation of such mobile applications .


### it lays down the rules according to which member states shall make accessible the content of websites belonging to public sector bodies , the types of which are specified in the annex . ### it lays down the rules according to which member states shall make accessible the functionality and content of websites , including any items for downloading , belonging to public sector bodies , the types of which are specified in the annex .


### the commission establishes , by way of implementing acts , the methodology for the monitoring of the conformity of the websites concerned with the requirements for web - accessibility as set out in article 3 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 9 . the methodology will be published in the official journal of the european union . ### the commission establishes , by way of implementing acts , the methodology for the monitoring of the conformity of the websites concerned with the requirements for web - accessibility as set out in article 3 . that methodology shall be transparent , transferable , comparable and reproducible and it shall be established in close consultation with relevant industry and civil society stakeholders , including , in particular , representative organisations of persons with disabilities . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 9 . the methodology will be published in the official journal of the european union no later than a year after the adoption of this directive .


### this directive aims at approximating the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states related to the accessibility of the content of public sector bodies ' websites to all users , in particular people with functional limitations including persons with disabilities . ### this directive aims at approximating the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states related to the accessibility of the content of public sector bodies ' websites , and of websites of certain general - interest service providers , to all users , in particular people with functional limitations including persons with disabilities .


### in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , operation and understanding , including adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary , providing an accessible electronic alternative ; ### in a consistent and adequate way for users ' autonomous perception , operation , understanding and interaction , including adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary , providing an accessible electronic alternative ;


### the commission establishes , by way of implementing acts , the methodology for the monitoring of the conformity of the websites concerned with the requirements for web - accessibility as set out in article 3 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 9 . the methodology will be published in the official journal of the european union . ### the commission establishes , by way of implementing acts , the methodology for the monitoring of the conformity of the websites concerned with the requirements for web - accessibility as set out in article 3 . that methodology shall be transparent , transferable , comparable and reproducible and it shall be established in close consultation with relevant industry and civil society stakeholders , including , in particular , representative organisations of persons with disabilities . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 9 . the methodology will be published in the official journal of the european union .


### in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , operation and understanding , including adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary , providing an accessible electronic alternative ; ### in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , navigation , operation , interaction and understanding , including adaptability of content presentation , when necessary , providing an accessible electronic alternative ;


### citizens should benefit from wider access to online public sector services and should receive services and information which will facilitate the enjoyment of their rights across the union , notably their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the union and their freedom of establishment and to provide services . ### citizens should benefit from wider access to online public sector services and be able to access news and cultural and entertainment content enabling them to play a full part in social and working life , and should receive services and information which will facilitate their daily lives and the enjoyment of their rights across the union , notably their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the union , their right of access to information and their freedom of establishment and to provide services .


### member states shall support appropriate mechanisms for consultations on web - accessibility with relevant stakeholders and make public any developments in web - accessibility policy together with the experiences and findings from the implementation of conformity of web - accessibility requirements . ### member states shall support appropriate mechanisms for consultations on web - accessibility with relevant stakeholders and organisations representing the interests of people with disabilities and of the elderly , and make public any developments in web - accessibility policy together with the experiences and findings from the implementation of conformity of web - accessibility requirements .


### member states shall cooperate at union level with industry and civil society stakeholders , with facilitation by the commission , in order to review , for the purpose of the annual reporting referred to in article 7 , market and technological developments and progress in web - accessibility and to exchange best practices . ### member states shall cooperate at union level with industry , social partners and civil society stakeholders , with facilitation by the commission , in order to review , for the purpose of the annual reporting referred to in article 7 , market and technological developments and progress in web - accessibility and to exchange best practices . a particular attention should be granted to the competitiveness of companies in the sector , especially of smes , so as no extra burdens are imposed on their functioning .


### this directive lays down web - accessibility requirements for certain types of public sector bodies ' websites . in order to facilitate the conformity of websites concerned with those requirements it is necessary to provide presumption of conformity for the websites concerned that meet harmonised standards that are drawn up and published in accordance with regulation no 1025 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council on european standardisation , amending council directives 89 / 686 / eec and 93 / 15 / eec and directives 94 / 9 / ec , 94 / 25 / ec , 95 / 16 / ec 97 / 23 / ec , 98 / 34 / ec , 2004 / 22 / ec , 2007 / 23 / ec , 2009 / 23 / ec and 2009 / 105 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and repealing decision 87 / 95 / eec and decision no 1673 / 2006 / ec , for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications for those requirements . pursuant to this regulation , member states and the european parliament shall be able to object to the harmonised standards which they consider that do not entirely satisfy the web accessibility requirements laid down in this directive . ### this directive lays down web - accessibility requirements for certain types of public sector bodies ' websites and of websites of certain general - interest service providers . in order to facilitate the conformity of websites concerned with those requirements it is necessary to provide presumption of conformity for the websites concerned that meet harmonised standards that are drawn up and published in accordance with regulation no 1025 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council on european standardisation , amending council directives 89 / 686 / eec and 93 / 15 / eec and directives 94 / 9 / ec , 94 / 25 / ec , 95 / 16 / ec 97 / 23 / ec , 98 / 34 / ec , 2004 / 22 / ec , 2007 / 23 / ec , 2009 / 23 / ec and 2009 / 105 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and repealing decision 87 / 95 / eec and decision no 1673 / 2006 / ec , for the purpose of expressing detailed technical specifications for those requirements . pursuant to this regulation , member states and the european parliament shall be able to object to the harmonised standards which they consider that do not entirely satisfy the web accessibility requirements laid down in this directive .


### it lays down the rules according to which member states shall make accessible the content of websites belonging to public sector bodies , the types of which are specified in the annex . ### it lays down the rules according to which member states shall make accessible the functionalities and content of :


### the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the fund for the period 2014 - 2020 shall be eur 2 500 000 000 at 2011 prices , in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex ii . ### the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the fund for the period 2014 - 2020 shall be eur 3&#160 ; 500&#160 ; 000&#160 ; 000 at 2011 prices , in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in annex ii .


### the fund shall support national schemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of homeless persons or of children are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by member states . ### the fund shall support national schemes whereby healthy food products , as a first priority , and basic consumer goods for personal use are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by member states .


### the fund for european aid to the most deprived should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the union by supporting national schemes that provide non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons to alleviate food deprivation , homelessness and material deprivation of children . ### the fund for european food aid for deprived persons should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the union by supporting national schemes that provide non - financial assistance to deprived persons .


### co - financing ### voluntary co - financing


### the commission decision adopting an operational programme shall fix the co - financing rate applicable to the operational programme and the maximum amount of support from the fund . ### the commission decision adopting an operational programme shall fix the voluntary co - financing rate applicable to the operational programme and the maximum amount of support from the fund .


### the costs of purchasing food and basic consumer goods for personal use of homeless persons or of children ; ### the costs of purchasing food and basic consumer goods for the personal use of the most deprived persons ;


### the food and the goods for homeless persons or for children may be purchased by the partner organisations themselves . ### the food and the goods for the end recipients may be purchased by the partner organisations themselves .


### the co - financing rate at the level of the operational programme shall not be higher than 85% of the public eligible expenditure . ### 100% of the public eligible expenditure shall be financed by the european union .


### a description of the mechanism setting the eligibility criteria for the most deprived persons , differentiated if necessary by type of material deprivation addressed ; ### a description of the mechanism setting the eligibility criteria for deprived persons ;


### the fund may support accompanying measures , complementing the provision of food and goods , contributing to the social inclusion of the most deprived persons . ### the fund may support accompanying measures , complementing the provision of food and goods , contributing to the social inclusion of the most deprived persons , in particular for old age women in the rural areas , women from roma minority , women who take care of families and women over age 45 . .


### the costs of purchasing food and basic consumer goods for personal use of homeless persons or of children ; ### the costs of purchasing food and basic consumer goods for the personal use of the final beneficiaries ;


### the operational programme of each member state should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed , and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes . it should also include elements necessary to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the operational programme . ### the operational programme of each member state should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed , and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes . access to food aid should be the first deprivation to be addressed by the member states . it should also include elements necessary to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the operational programme .


### a table specifying for each year in accordance with article 18 the amount of the financial appropriation envisaged for support from the fund and the co - financing in accordance with article 18 ; ### a table specifying for each year in accordance with article 18 the amount of the financial appropriation envisaged for support from the fund in accordance with article 18 ;


### an identification of and a justification for selecting the type of material deprivation to be addressed under the operational programme and a description for each type of material deprivation addressed of the main characteristics and the objectives of the distribution of food or goods and the accompanying measures to be provided , having regard to the results of the ex ante evaluation carried out in accordance with article 14 ; ### an identification of and a justification for selecting the type of material deprivation to be addressed under the operational programme and a description for each type of material deprivation addressed of the main characteristics and the objectives of the distribution of food and the accompanying measures to be provided , having regard to the results of the ex ante evaluation carried out in accordance with article 14 ;


### the fund shall support national schemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of homeless persons or of children are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by member states . ### the fund shall support national schemes whereby food products are distributed to deprived persons .


### the co - financing rate at the level of the operational programme shall not be higher than 85% of the public eligible expenditure . ### the financing rate of the operational programme shall be at least 85% of the public eligible expenditure , and it can go up to 100% . the fund shall be used to complement national strategies , not to replace member states ' authorities ' responsibilities , for eradicating poverty and social exclusion , notably through the provision of long - term , sustainable programmes aiming at social reintegration rather than alleviating immediate food deprivation and material needs .


### the fund shall support national schemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of homeless persons or of children are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by member states . ### the fund shall support national schemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of the end recipients are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by member states .


### in order to improve the quality and design of each operational programme and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the fund , ex ante and ex post evaluations should be conducted . those evaluations should be supplemented by surveys on the most deprived persons who have benefited from the operational programme and , if necessary , by evaluations during the programming period . the responsibilities of member states and the commission in this respect should be specified . ### in order to improve the quality and design of each operational programme and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the fund , ex ante and ex post evaluations should be conducted . those evaluations should be supplemented by surveys on relative poverty in member states and on the most deprived persons who have benefited from the operational programme and , if necessary , by evaluations during the programming period . privacy and data protection rules should be strictly complied with when carrying out evaluations . the responsibilities of member states and the commission in this respect should be specified .


### that material assistance shall be distributed free of charge to the most deprived persons . ### that material assistance shall be distributed free of charge to deprived persons .


### support from the fund shall be implemented in close cooperation between the commission and the member states . ### support from the fund shall be provided in close cooperation between the commission and the member states , as well as the competent regional and local authorities and bodies representing civil society and partner organisations .


### it is necessary to establish a maximum level of co - financing from the fund to the operational programmes to provide for a multiplier effect of union resources , while the situation of member states facing temporary budget difficulties should be addressed . ### it is necessary to establish a level of co - financing from the fund to the operational programmes to provide for a multiplier effect of union resources , and to envisage raising this to address the situation of member states facing temporary budget difficulties .


### the member states shall provide information on and promote the actions supported by the fund . the information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons , the media and the wider public . it shall highlight the role of the union and ensure that the contribution from the fund is visible . ### the commission and the member states shall provide information on and promote the actions supported by the fund . the information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons , the media and the wider public . it shall highlight the role of the union and ensure that the contribution from the fund , the partner organisations and their volunteers is visible .


### the operational programme of each member state should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed , and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes . it should also include elements necessary to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the operational programme . ### the operational programme of each member state should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed , and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes . the first deprivation to be addressed by the member states should be that concerning access to food . the programme should also include elements necessary to ensure its effective and efficient implementation .


### the fund for european aid to the most deprived should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the union by supporting national schemes that provide non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons to alleviate food deprivation , homelessness and material deprivation of children . ### the fund for european aid to the most deprived should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the union by supporting national schemes that provide non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons .


### [ proposal for a ] regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products provides that products bought under public intervention may be disposed of by making them available for the scheme for food distribution to the most deprived in the union if that scheme so provides . given that , depending on the circumstances , obtaining of food from the use , processing or sale of such stocks might be economically the most favourable option , it is appropriate to provide for such a possibility in this regulation . the amounts derived from a transaction concerning the stocks should be used for the benefit of the most deprived , and should not be applied so as to diminish the obligation of the member states to co - finance the programme . in order to ensure the most efficient possible use of the intervention stocks and the proceeds thereof , the commission should in accordance with article 19 of the regulation no [ cmo ] adopt implementing acts establishing procedures by which the products in intervention stocks may be used , processed or sold for the purposes of the most deprived programme . ### [ proposal for a ] regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products provides that products bought under public intervention may be disposed of by making them available for the scheme for food distribution to the most deprived in the union if that scheme so provides . given that , depending on the circumstances , obtaining of food from the use , processing or sale of such stocks might be economically the most favourable option , it is appropriate to provide for such a possibility in this regulation . the amounts derived from a transaction concerning the stocks should be used for the benefit of the most deprived to complement the resources of the fund without the costs of that use being deducted from the relevant financial appropriations . in order to ensure the most efficient possible use of the intervention stocks and the proceeds thereof , the commission should in accordance with article 19 of the regulation no [ cmo ] adopt implementing acts establishing procedures by which the products in intervention stocks may be used , processed or sold for the purposes of the most deprived programme .


### the population suffering from severe material deprivation ; ### the population living below the relative poverty threshold ;


### member states and beneficiaries shall choose the food products and the goods on the basis of objective criteria . the selection criteria for the food products , and where appropriate for goods , shall also take into consideration climatic and environmental aspects , in particular with a view to reduction of food waste . ### member states and beneficiaries shall choose the food products on the basis of objective criteria . the selection criteria for the food products shall also take into consideration climatic and environmental aspects , in particular with a view to reduction of food waste .


### [ proposal for a ] regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products 5 provides that products bought under public intervention may be disposed of by making them available for the scheme for food distribution to the most deprived in the union if that scheme so provides . given that , depending on the circumstances , obtaining of food from the use , processing or sale of such stocks might be economically the most favourable option , it is appropriate to provide for such a possibility in this regulation . the amounts derived from a transaction concerning the stocks should be used for the benefit of the most deprived , and should not be applied so as to diminish the obligation of the member states to cofinance the programme . in order to ensure the most efficient possible use of the intervention stocks and the proceeds thereof , the commission should in accordance with article 19 of the regulation no [ cmo ] adopt implementing acts establishing procedures by which the products in intervention stocks may be used , processed or sold for the purposes of the most deprived programme . ### regulation no . . . . of the european parliament and of the council establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products of . . . / 20xx provides that products bought under public intervention may be disposed of by making them available for the scheme for food distribution to the most deprived in the union if that scheme so provides . given that , depending on the circumstances , obtaining of food from the use , processing or sale of such stocks might be economically the most favourable option , it is appropriate to provide for such a possibility in this regulation . the amounts derived from a transaction concerning the stocks should be used for the benefit of the most deprived and should not diminish the allocated budget per member state . in order to ensure the most efficient possible use of the intervention stocks and the proceeds thereof , the commission should in accordance with article 19 of the regulation no [ cmo ] adopt implementing acts establishing procedures by which the products in intervention stocks may be used , processed or sold for the purposes of the most deprived programme .


### the fund shall promote social cohesion in the union by contributing to achieving the poverty reduction target of at least 20 million of the number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion in accordance with the europe 2020 strategy . the fund shall contribute to achieving the specific objective of alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the union by providing non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons . this objective shall be measured by the number of persons receiving assistance from the fund . ### the fund shall promote social and territorial cohesion in the union by contributing to achieving the poverty reduction target of at least 20 million of the number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion in accordance with the europe 2020 strategy . the fund shall contribute to achieving the specific objective of alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the union , first and foremost food insecurity , by providing non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons and through local and regional food supply chains that benefit the most deprived persons , by supplying them with nutritious , healthy and high - quality food , in particular fresh and seasonal products . this objective shall be measured by the number of persons receiving assistance from the fund and the use of local and regional food supply networks .


### the commission and each member state shall meet every year from 2014 to 2022 , unless otherwise agreed , to examine the progress in implementing the operational programme , taking account of the annual implementation report and the commission ' s observations referred to in article 11 , where applicable . ### the commission and each member state , as well as the competent regional authorities , bodies representing civil society and partner organisations , shall meet every year from 2014 to 2022 , unless otherwise agreed , to examine the progress in implementing the operational programme , taking account of the annual implementation report and the commission ' s observations referred to in article 11 , where applicable .


### article 5 ### article 5 11 a . the choice of food products shall be based on principles of balanced nutrition and contribute to the health and well - being of end recipients . the selection criteria for food products , and where appropriate for goods , shall also take into consideration climatic and environmental aspects , in particular with a view to reducing food waste .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure the effectiveness of the fund , in particular through monitoring , reporting and evaluation . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure the effectiveness of the fund , in particular through monitoring , reporting and evaluation and through close and regular consultation of local and regional authorities and partner organisations implementing the fund ' s measures in the impact assessments .


### that material assistance shall be distributed free of charge to the most deprived persons . ### the food and material assistance shall be generally distributed free of charge to the most deprived persons . if foreseen in the framework of the operational programme partner organisations may request end recipients pay a symbolic fee for the food or goods .


### member states and beneficiaries shall choose the food products and the goods on the basis of objective criteria . the selection criteria for the food products , and where appropriate for goods , shall also take into consideration climatic and environmental aspects , in particular with a view to reduction of food waste . ### member states and beneficiaries shall choose the food products on the basis of objective criteria . the selection criteria for the food products shall also take into consideration the healthiness of the food and climatic and environmental aspects , in particular with a view to reduction of food waste .


### it is necessary to specify the types of actions that can be undertaken at the initiative of the commission and of the member states as technical assistance supported by the fund . ### in order to ensure broad support within society for the most deprived persons , member states should remove obstacles , especially fiscal and administrative obstacles , relating to the donation of food or basic consumer goods by enterprises to food banks , civil society organisations and other actors involved .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure the effectiveness of the fund , in particular through monitoring , reporting and evaluation . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure the effectiveness of the fund , in particular through monitoring , reporting and evaluation . they shall also inform the public about what has been achieved as a result of the fund and how available appropriations are being used .


### in order to improve the quality and design of each operational programme and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the fund , ex ante and ex post evaluations should be conducted . those evaluations should be supplemented by surveys on the most deprived persons who have benefited from the operational programme and , if necessary , by evaluations during the programming period . the responsibilities of member states and the commission in this respect should be specified . ### in order to improve the quality and design of each operational programme and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the fund , ex ante and ex post evaluations should be conducted . those evaluations should be supplemented by surveys on the impact of these programmes on the relative poverty indices in each member state . the responsibilities of member states and the commission in this respect should be specified .


### the fund for european aid to the most deprived should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the union by supporting national schemes that provide non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons to alleviate food deprivation , homelessness and material deprivation of children . ### the fund for european aid to the most deprived should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the union by supporting , primarily through the provision of food supplies , national schemes that provide non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons to alleviate food and material deprivation , particularly among the homeless and children .


### the fund may support accompanying measures , complementing the provision of food and goods , contributing to the social inclusion of the most deprived persons . ### the fund may support accompanying measures , primarily complementing the provision of food and goods , contributing to the social inclusion of the most deprived persons , it should also encourage collaboration with organisations which focus on the eradication of poverty and long - term social reintegration .


### it is necessary to specify the types of actions that can be undertaken at the initiative of the commission and of the member states as technical assistance supported by the fund . ### it is necessary to specify the types of actions that can be undertaken at the initiative of the commission and of the member states as technical assistance supported by the fund . this should be decided in close co - operation with the managing authorities and partner organisations .


### the costs of social inclusion activities undertaken and declared by the partner organisations delivering directly the material assistance to the most deprived persons at a flat rate of 5% of the costs referred to in point ; ### the costs of social inclusion activities undertaken and declared by the partner organisations delivering directly the material assistance to deprived persons at a flat rate of 5% of the costs referred to in point ;


### in line with the conclusions of the european council of 17 june 2010 , whereby the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth was adopted , the union and the member states have set themselves the objective of having at least 20 million fewer people at risk of poverty and social exclusion by 2020 . ### in line with the conclusions of the european council of 17 june 2010 , whereby the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth was adopted , the union and the member states have set themselves the objective of having at least 20 million fewer people at risk of poverty and social exclusion by 2020 . however the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion has risen , reaching 24 . 2&#160 ; % in 2011 as opposed to 23 . 4&#160 ; % in 2010 .


### the co - financing rate at the level of the operational programme shall not be higher than 85% of the public eligible expenditure . ### the financing rate of the operational programme shall be at least 85% of the public eligible expenditure , and it can go up to 100% . the fund shall be used to complement national strategies , not to replace member states ' authorities ' responsibilities , for eradicating poverty and social exclusion , notably through the provision of long - term , sustainable programmes aiming at social reintegration rather than alleviating immediate food deprivation and material needs .


### that material assistance shall be distributed free of charge to the most deprived persons . ### the food and material assistance shall be distributed free of charge to the most deprived persons , without any exception .


### operations financed by the fund shall comply with applicable union and national law . in particular , the fund may only be used to support distribution of food or goods that are in conformity with the union legislation on consumer product safety . ### operations financed by the fund shall comply with applicable union and national law . in particular , the fund may only be used to support distribution of food that is in conformity with the union legislation on consumer product safety .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are promoted during the various stages of the implementation of the fund . the commission and the member states shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation in obtaining access to the fund . ### the commission and the member states undertake to promote equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective during the various stages of the implementation of the fund . the commission and the member states shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation in obtaining access to the fund .


### the operational programme of each member state should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed , and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes . it should also include elements necessary to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the operational programme . ### the operational programme of each member state should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed , and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes . the first deprivation to be addressed by the member states should be that concerning access to food . the programme should also include elements necessary to ensure its effective and efficient implementation .


### the fund may support accompanying measures , complementing the provision of food and goods , contributing to the social inclusion of the most deprived persons . ### the fund may support accompanying measures , complementing the provision of food , contributing to the social inclusion of deprived persons .


### the commission is implementing the european disability action plan that contains relevant actions for older persons given the correlation between disability and ageing . in particular actions on accessibility following design for all approaches would be relevant . furthermore the eu and all member states have signed the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities that contains relevant provisions for older persons . ### the commission is implementing the european disability action plan that contains relevant actions for older persons given the correlation between disability and ageing . in particular actions on accessibility following design for all approaches would be relevant . furthermore the eu and all member states have signed the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities that contains inter alia relevant provisions for older persons .


### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be : ### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and intergenerational solidarity and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities , working conditions and lifelong learning possibilities in order to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , including , in particular , institutionalised retraining of employees in jobs which are physically very demanding in order to enable them to be employed in appropriate jobs according to their age , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , encouraging healthy ageing and fighting poverty by guaranteeing an adequate income , full and affordable access to social services and a high level of health care for those who are retired . on this basis , the objectives shall be :


### successive european councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on european social models . a key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts , who are , on the whole , healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them , have good opportunities for employment and active participation in society . ### successive european councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on european social models . a key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts , who are , on the whole , healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them , have good opportunities for employment and active participation in family , social and community life , such as volunteering , lifelong learning , cultural expression and sports .


### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be : ### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , according to their capabilities and preferences , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , delaying disabilities and chronic diseases that are costly to individuals and the healthcare system and encouraging healthy ageing . active ageing will help eliminate all existing negative stereotypes in which older people are considered to be vulnerable and a financial burden to society . on this basis , the objectives shall be :


### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be : ### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to facilitate the creation of a sustainable active ageing culture in europe based on a society for all ages and on solidarity between generations . in this framework , the european year shall encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners , civil society , including the business sector to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby creating a society for all ages and fostering solidarity and cooperation between generations . active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health , participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age . it allows people to realise their potential for wellbeing throughout their lives and to participate in society according to their needs , desires and capabilities , while providing them with adequate protection , security and care when they need assistance . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating age discrimination and social exclusion , supporting the role of older people in society , family life and voluntary activities , encouraging healthy ageing and facilitating it through preventive measures and access to quality social and health services . on this basis , the objectives shall be :


### successive european councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on european social models . a key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts , who are , on the whole , healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them , have good opportunities for employment and active participation in society . ### successive european councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on european social models . a key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting the creation of a sustainable culture of lifelong active ageing and thus ensuring that the rapidly - growing population currently in their late 50s and above , who are , on the whole , healthier and better educated than any such age group before them , have good opportunities for employment and active participation in family life and society .


### to offer a framework for commitment and concrete action to enable member states and stakeholders at all levels to develop policies through specific activities and to commit to specific objectives related to active ageing . ### to offer a framework for commitment and concrete action to enable member states and stakeholders at all levels to develop innovative and locally relevant solutions and to commit to specific objectives related to active ageing and intergenerational solidarity .


### successive european councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on european social models . a key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts , who are , on the whole , healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them , have good opportunities for employment and active participation in society . ### successive european councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on european social models . a key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting the creation of a sustainable culture of lifelong active ageing and thus ensuring that the rapidly - growing population currently in their late 50s and above , who are , on the whole , healthier and better educated than previous generations , have good opportunities for employment and who participate actively in society and family life .


### to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society and the economy , to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons ; ### to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society and the economy , to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons , by providing education and lifelong learning opportunities throughout the course of their lives , by enabling the active participation of older people in economic development and voluntary activities and by encouraging the participation of older persons in family and community life , as they grow older ;


### the commission is implementing the european disability action plan that contains relevant actions for older persons given the correlation between disability and ageing . in particular actions on accessibility following design for all approaches would be relevant . furthermore the eu and all member states have signed the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities that contains relevant provisions for older persons . ### the commission is implementing the european disability action plan that contains relevant actions for older persons given the frequent correlation between disability and ageing . in particular actions on accessibility following design for all approaches would be relevant . actions to support independent living and inclusion in the community are relevant , including those directed at older persons with disabilities , in need of a high level of support and with complex needs , who are particularly vulnerable and prone to social exclusion . furthermore the eu and all member states have signed the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities that contains inter alia relevant provisions for older persons . the recommendation of the council of europe on ageing and disability in the 21st century , adopted in 2009 , aims to promote autonomy and an independent life for ageing people with disabilities , enhancing the quality of services and ensuring equal access to them . it calls on member states to adopt innovative approaches .


### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be : ### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means providing better access to life - long learning and other opportunities , and creating age - friendly and supportive working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating poverty and social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be :


### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be : ### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to facilitate the creation of a sustainable active ageing culture in europe based on a vision for a society for all ages and on solidarity between generations . in this framework , the european year shall encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners , the business sector and civil society , including associations active in combating poverty and social exclusion , to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby maintaining the vitality of older people , enhancing their social participation , thus creating a sustainable society for all ages and fostering solidarity and cooperation between generations . the european year shall also promote concrete measures likely to ensure a better inclusion of older people in the labour market as well as education and training opportunities for all in order to reduce unemployment and prevent long term social exclusion . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating age discrimination and social exclusion , supporting the role of older people in family life and voluntary activities and their active participation in society , encouraging healthy ageing , facilitating it through preventive measures and access to quality social and health services . on this basis , the objectives shall be :


### to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society and the economy , to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons ; ### to raise general awareness of the useful contribution older persons make to society and the economy , to promote active and healthy ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons ;


### the growing proportion of older people in europe makes it more important than ever to promote healthy ageing . healthy ageing can help raise labour market participation of older people , enable them to be active in society for longer , improve their individual quality of life and curb the strains on health and social care systems . ### the growing proportion of older people in europe makes it more important than ever to promote healthy ageing for all and , in particular , for older persons , supporting their vitality and dignity . healthy ageing is the process of optimising opportunities for physical , social and mental health to enable older people to take an active part in society without discrimination and to enjoy an independent life of good quality . healthy ageing can also help raise labour market participation of older people , enable them to be active in society for longer , improve their individual quality of life and curb the strains on health and social care systems .


### the absence of clear rules at union level governing the award of concession contracts gives rise to legal uncertainty and to obstacles to the free provision of services and causes distortions in the functioning of the internal market . as a result , economic operators , in particular small and medium enterprises , are being deprived of their rights within the internal market and miss out on important business opportunities , while public authorities may not find the best use of public money so that eu citizens benefit from quality services at best prices . an adequate legal framework for the award of concessions would ensure effective and non - discriminatory access to the market to all union economic operators and legal certainty , favouring public investments in infrastructures and strategic services to the citizen . ### the absence of clear rules at union level governing the award of concession contracts gives rise to legal uncertainty and to obstacles to the free provision of services and causes distortions in the functioning of the internal market . as a result , economic operators , in particular small and medium enterprises , are being deprived of their rights within the internal market and miss out on important business opportunities , while public authorities may not find the best use of public money so that eu citizens benefit from quality services at best prices . an adequate legal framework for the award of concessions would ensure effective and non - discriminatory access to the market to all union economic operators and legal certainty , favouring public investments in infrastructures and strategic services to the citizen . such a legal framework would also afford greater legal certainty to economic operators and could be a means of further opening up international public procurement markets and boosting world trade .


### sanctions and measures imposed for the breaches referred to in article 19 shall be disclosed to the public without undue delay including at least information on the type of breach of this regulation and the identity of those responsible for it , unless such disclosure would seriously jeopardise the financial markets . where a publication would cause a disproportionate damage to the parties involved , the competent authorities shall publish the sanctions or measures on an anonymous basis . ### sanctions and measures imposed for the breaches referred to in article 19 shall be disclosed to the public without undue delay including at least information on the type of breach of this regulation and the identity of those responsible for it .


### the person selling an investment product shall provide the key information document to retail investors free of charge . ### the person selling an investment product shall provide the key information document to retail investors free of charge . that person must be in position to prove that the key information document has been provided according the provision of this regulation .


### the key information document shall be written in the official language , or one of the official languages of the member state where the investment product is sold , or in a language accepted by the competent authorities of that member state , or where it has been written in a different language , it shall be translated into one of these languages . ### the key information document shall be written in the official languages , or one of the official language used in the part of the member state where the investment product is distributed , or in another language accepted by the competent authorities of that member state if used in the part of the member state where the investment product is distributed , or where it has been written in a different language , it shall be translated into one of these languages .


### whether the investment product is covered by a compensation or guarantee scheme ; ### whether the investment product is covered by a compensation or guarantee scheme , detailing which risks are covered by the scheme and which are not ;


### the person selling an investment product shall provide the key information document to retail investors free of charge . ### the person selling an investment product shall provide the key information document to retail investors immediately and free of charge .


### to meet the needs of retail investors , it is necessary to ensure that information on investment products is accurate , fair , clear and not misleading for those investors . this regulation should therefore lay down common standards for the drafting of the key information document , in order to ensure that it is comprehensible for retail investors . given the difficulties many retail investors have in understanding specialist financial terminology , particular attention should be paid to the vocabulary and style of writing used in the document . rules should also be laid down on the language in which it should be drawn up . furthermore , retail investors should be able to understand the key information document on its own without referring to other information . ### to meet the needs of retail investors , it is necessary to ensure that information on investment products is accurate , fair , clear and not misleading for those investors . this regulation should therefore lay down common standards for the drafting of the key information document , in order to ensure that it is comprehensible for retail investors . given the difficulties many retail investors have in understanding specialist financial terminology , particular attention should be paid to the vocabulary and style of writing used in the document . rules should also be laid down on the language in which it should be drawn up . furthermore , retail investors should be able to understand the key information document on its own without referring to other information . the importance of the key information document should also be stressed to retail investors , so that regulation has an effect . however , this should not preclude the use of cross - references within the key information document to other documents where additional information can be found that might be of interest to some retail investors .


### the key information document should be drawn up in a format which allows retail investors to compare different investment products , since consumer behaviours and capabilities are such that the format , presentation and content of information must be carefully calibrated to maximise understanding and use of information . the same order of items and headings for these items should be followed for each document . in addition , the details of the information to be included in the key information document for different products and the presentation of this information should be further harmonised through delegated acts that take into account existing and on - going research on consumer behaviour , including results from testing the effectiveness of different ways of presenting information with consumers . in addition , some investment products give the retail investor a choice between multiple underlying investments . those products should be taken into account when drawing up the format . ### the key information document should be drawn up in a format which allows retail investors to compare different investment products , since consumer behaviours and capabilities are such that the format , presentation and content of information must be carefully calibrated to maximise financial education , understanding and use of information . the same order of items and headings for these items should be followed for each document . in addition , the details of the information to be included in the key information document for different products and the presentation of this information should be further harmonised through delegated acts that take into account existing and on - going research on consumer behaviour , including results from testing the effectiveness of different ways of presenting information with consumers . in addition , some investment products give the retail investor a choice between multiple underlying investments . those products should be taken into account when drawing up the format .


### where successive transactions regarding the same investment product are carried out on behalf of a retail investor in accordance with instructions given by that investor to the person selling the investment product prior to the first transaction , the obligation to provide a key information document under paragraph 1 shall only apply to the first transaction . ### where successive transactions regarding the same investment product are carried out on behalf of a retail investor in accordance with instructions given by that investor to the person selling the investment product prior to the first transaction , the obligation to provide a key information document under paragraph 1 shall only apply to the first transaction unless the key information document has been updated or more than six months elapsed since the first transaction .


### the draft regulatory technical standards shall take into account the different types of investment products . the european supervisory authorities shall submit those draft regulatory technical standards to the commission by [ … ] . ### the draft regulatory technical standards shall take into account the different types of investment products and the work already performed under directive 2009 / 65 / ec introducing a key investor information document for ucits . the european supervisory authorities shall submit those draft regulatory technical standards to the commission by [ … ] .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 23 specifying the details of the presentation and the content of each of the elements of information referred to in paragraph 2 , the presentation and details of the other information the product manufacturer may include within the key information document as referred to in paragraph 3 , and the details of the common format and the common symbol referred to in paragraph 4 . the commission shall take into account the differences between investment products and the capabilities of retail investors as well as the features of investment products that allow the retail investor to select between different underlying investments or other options provided for by the product , including where this selection can be undertaken at different points in time , or changed in the future . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt technical standards in accordance with article 23 specifying the details of the presentation and the content of each of the elements of information referred to in paragraph 2 , the presentation and details of the other objective information the product manufacturer may include within the key information document as referred to in paragraph 3 , and the details of the common format and the common symbol referred to in paragraph 4 . the performance scenarios referred to in paragraph 2 i ) shall take into account the impact of costs over time and shall take into account possible future performance . the indicator shall make it clear that the potential for greater rewards is linked to taking greater risks . the warning referred to in paragraph 2 point i ) shall be a visual warning based on a scale of risk , designed in a way that the investor understand that no investment product is risk free and that he must not act without understanding the investment product or without a personal advice regarding the planned investment . the summary indicator of the risk and reward and the warning on risks shall be designed to make the risks the investors are taking on clear and comparable between products . the comparison referred to in paragraph 2 point ii ) shall be designed to help the investor to understand how taking greater risk impacts the rewards of the investment product , and the risk - free benchmark , such as that of a savings account , shall be set in way that is comprehensible for retail investors and not misleading to them . the summary indicator of the costs referred to in paragraph 2 shall illustrate in monetary terms the impact of the costs on what the investor might get back from their investment over time . it shall include figures that can be used by retail investors to compare between products . the commission shall take into account disclosures to retail investors made by the person selling the investment product related to costs under [ mifid ] and [ imd ] , to ensure that there is consistency in information on costs in the key information document with these other disclosures , and that the information is comprehensive about costs and clearly shows to the retail investor the overall impact that costs may have . the commission shall take into account the differences between investment products and the capabilities of retail investors as well as the features of investment products that allow the retail investor to select between different underlying investments or other options provided for by the product , including where this selection can be undertaken at different points in time , or changed in the future . before adopting technical standards , the commission shall conduct due consumer testing in order to select the most appropriate measures for consumers .


### a person selling an investment product to retail investors shall provide them with the key information document in good time before the conclusion of a transaction relating to the investment product . ### a person selling an investment product to retail investors shall provide them with the key information document in good time before the conclusion of a transaction relating to the investment product and shall keep a record thereof , whereby the burden of proof shall rest with the investment product manufacturer . when an investment is recommended or advised to a client , the key information document shall be provided to the client without any delay .