### each member state shall designate the authority or authorities competent to ### each member state shall designate the authority competent to :


### previous breaches by the legal person held responsible ; ### previous breaches by the person held responsible , a subsidiary or linked person or undertaking ;


### the financial strength of the legal person held liable ; ### the financial strength of the person held liable , a subsidiary or linked person or undertaking ;


### the level of cooperation of the hosting service provider with the competent authorities . ### the level of cooperation of the hosting service provider or their representatives with the competent authorities .


### member states shall ensure that a systematic failure to comply with obligations pursuant to article 4 is subject to financial penalties of up to 4% of the hosting service provider ' s global turnover of the last business year . ### member states shall ensure that a systematic failure to comply with obligations pursuant to article 4 is subject to financial penalties of at least 2% and up to 4% of the hosting service provider ' s global turnover of the last business year .


### member states shall collect from their competent authorities and the hosting service providers under their jurisdiction and send to the commission every year by [ 31 march ] information about the actions they have taken in accordance with this regulation . that information shall include : ### member states shall collect from their competent authorities and the hosting service providers under their jurisdiction and send to the commission every year by [ 31 march ] information about the actions they have taken in accordance with this regulation . that information shall include policies , terms and conditions and transparency reports of hosting service providers in addition to :


### in addition , experience has shown that in order to facilitate the application of the rules provided for in those directives a number of the provisions require more precise wording and consistent terminology . in the interests of clarity and consistency of union legislation , it is also appropriate to provide for more definitions . ### in addition , experience has shown that in order to facilitate the application of the rules provided for in those directives a number of the provisions require more precise wording and consistent terminology that is standard across all member states . in the interests of clarity and consistency of union legislation , it is also appropriate to provide for more definitions .


### with a view to establishing the lists of third countries from where imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos should be allowed , to drawing up the conditions for such imports , to obtaining information relating to the functioning of bilateral agreements and where any serious infringement of the conditions for such imports laid down in this regulation so warrants , the commission should be empowered to carry out controls in third countries on behalf of the union , as appropriate . ### with a view to establishing the lists of third countries from where imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos should be allowed , and to drawing up the conditions for such imports , it is necessary to obtain information on their traceability in the form of zootechnical certificates attesting to their origin and on the functioning of bilateral agreements and , where any serious infringement of the conditions for such imports laid down in this regulation so warrants , the commission should be empowered to carry out controls in third countries on behalf of the union , as appropriate .


### ' breed society ' means any breeding organisation or breeders ' association which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ; ### ' breed society ' means any breeding organisation , breeders ' association or state - run public body which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ;


### – the preservation of the breed , or ### – the preservation of the breed and its genetic diversity , or


### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that : ### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource specific technical operations relating to the management of their breeding programme , breeding book or breed register to a third party , provided that :


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 8 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 28 , 32 , 33 , 35 , 39 , 45 and 52 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 32 and 33 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified in the text of the decision . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 , 8 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 28 , 32 , 33 , 35 , 39 , 45 and 52 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period may be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 32 and 33 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### bulls intended for artificial insemination , with the exception of bulls belonging to breeds threatened with extinction , shall be subjected to a genetic evaluation on compulsory traits as described in point 6 or 7 . those breeding values shall be published by the breed society . ### bulls at least 12 months old placed on the market for artificial insemination , with the exception of bulls belonging to breeds threatened with extinction , shall be subjected to a genetic evaluation on , as a minimum requirement , compulsory traits as described in point 6 or 7 . all of those breeding values shall be published by the breed society .


### the genetic merit of the breeding animal shall be calculated by assessing the qualities of a suitable number of progeny or collaterals in relation to production characteristics : ### the genetic merit of the breeding animal shall be calculated on the basis of genomic information or by assessing the qualities of a suitable number of progeny or collaterals in relation to production characteristics or by a combination of those methods :


### the genetic merit of a breeding animal shall be calculated by assessing the qualities of a suitable number of progeny and , where appropriate , collaterals as follows : ### the genetic merit of a breeding animal shall be calculated on the basis of genomic information or by assessing the qualities of a suitable number of progeny and , where appropriate , collaterals , or by a combination of those methods , as follows :


### amongst measures to support the vision of european connectivity , it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles . such access points , including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non - commercial in character , can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs . ### amongst measures to support the vision of european connectivity , it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles . such access points including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non - commercial in character , can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs . those access points can be integrated into a european network with a single authentication system in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council1a . . _________________ 1a . regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec .


### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . _________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 . ### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free , safe and secure local wireless connectivity free of charge and free from restrictions in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , as well as in public transport facilities and vehicles through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . _________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 .


### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . __________________ 15 regulations no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 . ### following the commission communication of 14 september 2016 and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of local wireless connectivity free of charge and free from restrictions in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 or no 283 / 201416 . __________________ 15 regulations no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 .


### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital inclusion , the union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . _________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 . ### following the communication setting out a european vision of internet connectivity for the digital single market and in order to promote digital literacy and inclusion , the union should support the provision of free , high - speed local wireless connectivity of a high quality in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public , through targeted support , with a minimum connection speed of 100 megabit / s thus meeting the targets relating to the gigabit society , which aim to deploy ultra - fast speed broadband by 2025 . such support is so far not covered by regulations no 1316 / 201315 and no 283 / 201416 . digital inclusion should not discriminate remote location and rural zones . better internet connectivity should lead to better access to information and communications and therefore have a positive impact to the social progress index of regions . _________________ 15 regulation no 1316 / 20136 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing the connecting europe facility , amending regulation no 913 / 2010 and repealing regulations no 680 / 2007 and no 67 / 2010 , oj l 348 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 129 , as last amended by regulation 2015 / 1017 of the european parliament and of the council of 25 june 2015 , oj l 169 , 1 . 7 . 2015 , p . 1 . 16 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec , oj l 86 , 21 . 3 . 2014 , p . 14 .


### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , financial assistance should be implemented using to the fullest extent possible on - line tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed . ### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , financial assistance should be implemented through streamlined administrative procedure using standardised documentation to the fullest extent possible , using both on - line and other conventional tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed .


### given internet connectivity needs within the union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver , throughout the eu , an internet experience of high quality based on very high - speed broadband services , financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution . ### given internet connectivity needs within the union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver throughout the eu , an internet experience of high quality based on high - speed broadband services , as defined in the commission communication of 14 september 2016 entitled ‘ connectivity for a digital single market - towards a european gigabit society’ , which sets a target for 2025 of ensuring that all european households have an internet connection speed of at least 100 mbps , financial assistance should seek to attain a regionally balanced distribution , including in remote and cross - border areas , which often suffer from a lack of private network coverage , promoting the principle of universal access for citizens to the benefits of the information society , with particular attention being paid to rural , outermost , islands , border and mountain areas .


### given internet connectivity needs within the union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver , throughout the eu , an internet experience of high quality based on very high - speed broadband services , financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution . ### given internet connectivity needs within the union , and considering both the evolution of the urban - rural digital divide which broadens with new technological developments and the subsequent urgency of promoting access networks , that can deliver , throughout the eu , an easy and user - friendly internet experience of high quality based on very high - speed broadband services and on the use of multilingual access pages , financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution , taking into account the principle of economic , social and territorial cohesion and the different levels of development of ict infrastructure . in the case of natural disasters the free wifi network should be unlimited , safe and high speed in order to support quick communication between emergency services and citizens .


### ' local wireless access point ' means a low power equipment of small size operating within a small range , using on a non - exclusive basis radio spectrum for which the conditions of availability and efficient use for this purpose are harmonised at union level , and which allows wireless access by users to an electronic communications network . ### ' local wireless access point ' means a low power equipment of small size operating within a small range but with high bandwidth , using on a non - exclusive basis radio spectrum for which the conditions of availability and efficient use for this purpose are harmonised at union level , and which allows wireless access by users to an electronic communications network .


### ' local wireless access point ' means a low power equipment of small size operating within a small range , using on a non - exclusive basis radio spectrum for which the conditions of availability and efficient use for this purpose are harmonised at union level , and which allows wireless access by users to an electronic communications network . ### ' local wireless access point ' means a low power equipment of small size operating within a small range , using on a non - exclusive basis radio spectrum for which the conditions of availability and efficient use for this purpose are harmonised at union level , and which allows wireless access by users to an electronic communications network at a high broadband speed .


### actions aiming at the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public that play a major role in the public life of local communities , shall be eligible for financial assistance . ### actions aiming at the provision of free , safe and secure local wireless connectivity in the centres of local life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public that play a major role in the public life of local communities , shall be eligible for financial assistance , including public transport services and touristic sites .


### financial assistance shall be available to entities with a public mission such as local authorities and providers of public services undertaking to provide free local wireless connectivity through the installation of local wireless access points . ### financial assistance shall be available to entities with a public mission such as local authorities and providers of public services undertaking to provide free , safe and secure local wireless connectivity through the installation of local wireless access points or combined with the implementation of public transport services .


### actions aiming at the provision of free local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public that play a major role in the public life of local communities , shall be eligible for financial assistance . ### actions aiming at the provision of free , high - speed local wireless connectivity of high quality in the centres of local public life , including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public that play a major role in the public life of local communities and local public transport where freely accessible , shall be eligible for financial assistance . in order to be fully used by the general public , potential linguistic barriers shall be avoided . this means that it is recommended for the whole connection system to be multilingual .


### an administrator shall apply for authorisation to provide benchmarks if it provides indices which are used or intended to be used to reference financial instruments or financial contracts or to measure the performance of an investment fund . ### an administrator of a benchmark which is used or intended to be used to reference financial instruments or financial contracts or to measure the performance of an investment fund must be entered in the relevant register maintained by the competent authority .


### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the union . ### in its resolution of 8 february 2018 , building on the numerous petitions and demands received from the citizens , by the committee of petitions , the european parliament called on the commission to conduct an assessment of the summer - time arrangements provided by directive 2000 / 84 / ec and , if necessary , to come up with a proposal for its revision . that resolution also confirmed that it is essential to maintain a harmonised and co - ordinated approach to time arrangements throughout the union .


### therefore , it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer - time arrangements as laid down in directive 2000 / 84 / ec and to introduce common rules preventing member states from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time . this directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should , consequently , be based on article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case - law of the court of justice of the european union . ### therefore , it is necessary to put an end to the harmonisation of the period covered by summer - time arrangements as laid down in directive 2000 / 84 / ec and to introduce common rules preventing member states from applying different seasonal time arrangements by changing their standard time more than once during the year and establishing the obligation to notify envisaged changes of the standard time . . for the smooth functioning of the internal market , it is essential that while the existing time zones are retained , all member states should apply the same time arrangement , which should be the permanent summer - time , in order to avoid a patchwork of time arrangements within the internal market . this directive aims at contributing in a determined manner to the smooth functioning of the internal market and should , consequently , be based on article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as interpreted in accordance with the consistent case - law of the court of justice of the european union .


### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and ensure a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes . ### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and , in the process , ensure a high level of protection and security for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes .


### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably , the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning as well as facilitating cross - border business of insitutions for occupational retirement provision and businesses . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles . ### this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , notably , the right to protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to a high level of consumer protection , in particular by ensuring a higher level of transparency of retirement provisioning , informed personal financial and retirement planning as well as facilitating cross - border business of institutions for occupational retirement provision and businesses . this directive must be implemented in accordance with these rights and principles . member states should take into account the need for enhancing the protection of pension rights of workers temporarily sent to work in another member state .


### institutions should be allowed to invest in other member states in accordance with the rules of their home member states in order to reduce the cost of cross - border activity . therefore the host member states should not be allowed to impose additional investment requirements on institutions located in other member states . ### institutions should be allowed to invest in other member states in accordance with the rules of the member states in which they are established in order to reduce the cost of activity in more than one member state . therefore the member states should not be allowed to impose additional investment requirements on institutions located in other member states .


### institutions should provide clear and adequate information to prospective members , members and beneficiaries to support their decision - making about their retirement and ensure a high level of transparency throughout the various phases of a scheme comprising pre - enrolment , membership and post - retirement . in particular , information concerning accrued pension entitlements , projected levels of retirement benefits , risks and guarantees , and costs should be given . where members bear an investment risk , additional information on the investment profile , any available options and past performance are also crucial . ### institutions should provide clear and adequate information to prospective members , members and beneficiaries to support their decision - making about their retirement and ensure a high level of transparency throughout the various phases of a scheme comprising pre - enrolment , membership and post - retirement . in particular , information concerning accrued pension entitlements , projected levels of retirement benefits , risks and guarantees , and costs should be given . where members bear an investment risk , additional information on the investment profile , any available options and past performance should be provided . however , large volumes of information do not necessary contribute to the adequateness and relevance of information , which should be the leading principle .


### member states shall allow institutions authorised or registered in their territories to transfer all or a part of their pension schemes to receiving institutions authorised or registered in other member states . ### member states may allow institutions authorised or registered in their territories to transfer , fully or partly , a pension scheme ' s liabilities or technical provisions , as well as other obligations and rights and corresponding assets , or cash equivalent thereof , to receiving institutions authorised or registered in other member states , provided that , in the case of a transfer of part of the pension scheme , the viability of both the transferred and the remaining part of the pension scheme is ensured and the rights of members are adequately protected after the transfer . the receiving institution shall operate the pension scheme in accordance with the social and labour law of the host member state , thereby not changing the level of protection of the members and beneficiaries concerned by the transfer .


### delegated act for the risk evaluation for pensions ### delegated act for the risk evaluation for cross - border pensions


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , multimodal and high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change and depopulation .


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate new job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure that must help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections must help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks must facilitate cross - border connections , taking account of economic developments and trends in the services sector , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change .


### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised . ### the aim of the connecting europe facility is to focus and accelerate investment in the field of trans - european networks and to leverage funding from both the public and the private sectors , while increasing legal certainty and respecting the principle of technological neutrality . the programme should enable synergies between the transport , energy and digital sectors to be harnessed to the full extent , thus enhancing the effectiveness of union action and enabling implementing costs to be optimised .


### the trans - european transport network guidelines as laid down in regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 identify the infrastructure of the ten - t , specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation . those guidelines envisage , in particular , the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure as well as the substantial upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure . _________________ 19 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu . ### the trans - european transport network guidelines as laid down in regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council19 identify the infrastructure of the ten - t , specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation . those guidelines envisage , in particular , the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure and new cross - border connections , as well as the substantial upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure . in parallel to the completion of the core network , priority will be given to providing environmentally friendly public transport links to ten - t nodes . _________________ 19 regulation no 1315 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on union guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network and repealing decision no 661 / 2010 / eu .


### in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the ten - t guidelines , it is necessary to support with priority the cross - border links and the missing links and to ensure , where applicable , that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to article 47 of regulation no 1315 / 2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability . ### in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the ten - t guidelines , it is necessary to support with priority the cross - border links and the provision of the missing links and other new connections where appropriate and to ensure , where applicable , that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to article 47 of regulation no 1315 / 2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability .


### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented20 ' europe on the move ' , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . __________________ 20 commission communication ' europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all ' – com 283 . ### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , interoperable , sustainable , multimodal inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented20 ' europe on the move ' , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme , for example to accelerate the implementation and retrofitting of the smart tachograph . __________________ 20 commission communication ' europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all ' – com 283 .


### it is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented ' europe on the move ' 20 , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . __________________ 20 commission communication ' europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all ' – com 283 ### it is necessary to promote public , private and partnership investments in favour of smart , sustainable , inclusive , safe and secure mobility throughout the union . in 2017 , the commission presented ' europe on the move ' 20 , a wide - ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer , encourage smart road charging , reduce co2 emissions , air pollution and congestion , promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers . these initiatives should be accompanied by union financial support , where relevant through this programme . __________________ 20 commission communication ' europe on the move : an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean , competitive and connected mobility for all ' – com 283


### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec . ### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies combating depopulation and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . __________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec .


### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large . therefore , it is necessary to set out the digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 . _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec . ### the achievement of the digital single market relies on the underlying digital connectivity infrastructure . the digitalisation of european industry and the modernisation of sectors like transport , energy , healthcare and public administration depend on universal access to reliable , affordable , high and very high capacity networks . digital connectivity has become one of the decisive factors to close economic , social and territorial divides , supporting the modernisation of local and regional economies and underpinning the diversification of economic activities . together with automated driving , digitalisation is one of the most effective means to address the structural disadvantage of rural areas and should therefore be encouraged more . the scope of intervention of the programme in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure should be adjusted to reflect its increasing importance for the economy and the society at large , including through better public access to digital technology . therefore , it is necessary to set out the cross - border and other digital connectivity infrastructure projects of common interest needed to meet the union ' s digital single market objectives , and to repeal regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council29 _________________ 29 regulation no 283 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on guidelines for trans - european networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing decision no 1336 / 97 / ec .


### in order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle , it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the union research and innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the connecting europe facility . for this purpose , synergies with horizon europe will ensure that : research and innovation needs in the areas of transport , energy and in the digital sector within the eu are identified and established during horizon europe’s strategic planning process ; the connecting europe facility supports large - scale roll - out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport , energy and digital infrastructure , in particular those resulting from horizon europe ; the exchange of information and data between horizon europe and the connecting europe facility will be facilitated , for example by highlighting technologies from horizon europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the connecting europe facility . ### in order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle , it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the union research and innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the connecting europe facility . for this purpose , synergies with horizon europe , which are consistent with the commitments under the paris agreement , will ensure that : research and innovation needs in the areas of transport , energy and in the digital sector within the eu are identified and established during horizon europe’s strategic planning process ; the connecting europe facility supports large - scale roll - out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport , energy and digital infrastructure , and in synergies between those fields , in particular those resulting from horizon europe ; the exchange of information and data between horizon europe and the connecting europe facility will be facilitated , for example by highlighting technologies from horizon europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the connecting europe facility .


### in order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle , it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the union research and innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the connecting europe facility . for this purpose , synergies with horizon europe will ensure that : research and innovation needs in the areas of transport , energy and in the digital sector within the eu are identified and established during horizon europe’s strategic planning process ; the connecting europe facility supports large - scale roll - out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport , energy and digital infrastructure , in particular those resulting from horizon europe ; the exchange of information and data between horizon europe and the connecting europe facility will be facilitated , for example by highlighting technologies from horizon europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the connecting europe facility . ### in order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle , it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the union research and innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the connecting europe facility . for this purpose , synergies with horizon europe will ensure that : a ) research and innovation needs in the areas of transport , energy and in the digital sector within the eu are identified and established during horizon europe’s strategic planning process ; b ) the connecting europe facility cooperates closely with horizon europe for the large - scale roll - out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport , energy and digital infrastructure , in particular those resulting from horizon europe ; the exchange of information and data between horizon europe and the connecting europe facility will be facilitated , for example by highlighting technologies from horizon europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the connecting europe facility .


### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , taking into account the long - term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors . ### the programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans - european networks in the fields of transport , energy and digital and to facilitate cross - border cooperation in the field of renewable energy , in order to help achieve the long - term decarbonisation commitments and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth , with emphasis on synergies among sectors .


### studies aiming at the development and identification of projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall be eligible for funding under this regulation . ### studies aiming at the development and identification of projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall be eligible for funding under this regulation if they are also followed by a project in the eligible areas .


### actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 ; ### actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in outermost regions in accordance with chapter ii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , including actions relating with connections within a outermost region and to the relevant urban nodes , maritime ports , inland ports and rail - road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at annex ii to regulation no 1315 / 2013 ;


### legal entities created under union law and international organisations where provided for in the work programmes . ### legal joint entities created under union law and international organisations where provided for in the work programmes .


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30% of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50% for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation and funding inland waterways , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ;


### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ; ### for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in article 3 , the amount of union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost . the co - financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross - border links involving any transport mode under the conditions specified in point of this paragraph , for actions supporting telematic applications systems , for actions supporting new technologies and innovation , for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions ;


### an effective implementation of the type - approval requirements should be ensured by enhancing the provisions on conformity of production by , inter alia , providing for mandatory periodic audits of the conformity control methods and the continued conformity of the products concerned and by reinforcing the requirements relating to the competence , obligations and performance of the technical services that carry out tests for whole - vehicle type - approval under the responsibility of type - approval authorities . the proper functioning of technical services is crucial for ensuring a high level of safety and environmental protection and citizens ' confidence in the system . the criteria for designation of technical services provided by directive 2007 / 46 / ec should be laid down in greater detail in order to assure their consistent application . the assessment methods of technical services in the member states have a tendency to progressively differ due to the increased complexity of their work . therefore , it is necessary to provide for procedural obligations that ensure an information exchange and monitoring of member states ' practices for the assessment , designation , notification and monitoring of their technical services . those procedural obligations should remove any existing discrepancies in the methods used and in the interpretation of the criteria for the designation of technical services . ### an effective implementation of the type - approval requirements should be ensured by enhancing the provisions on conformity of production by , inter alia , providing for mandatory periodic audits of the conformity control methods and the continued conformity of the products concerned and by reinforcing and harmonising the requirements relating to the competence , obligations and performance of the technical services that carry out tests for whole - vehicle type - approval under the responsibility of type - approval authorities . the proper functioning of technical services is crucial for ensuring a high level of safety and environmental protection and citizens ' confidence in the system . the criteria for designation of technical services provided by directive 2007 / 46 / ec should be laid down in greater detail in order to assure their consistent application across all member states . the assessment methods of technical services in the member states have a tendency to progressively differ due to the increased complexity of their work . therefore , it is necessary to provide for procedural obligations that ensure an information exchange and monitoring of member states ' practices for the assessment , designation , notification and monitoring of their technical services . those procedural obligations should remove any existing discrepancies in the methods used and in the interpretation of the criteria for the designation of technical services . in order to ensure adequate oversight and level playing field across europe , the assessment of the applicant technical service should include the on - site assessment and witnessing the actual type - approval tests .


### a robust compliance enforcement mechanism is necessary in order to ensure that the requirements under this regulation are met . ensuring compliance with the type - approval and conformity of production requirements of the legislation governing the automotive sector should remain the key responsibility of the approval authorities , as it is an obligation closely linked to the issuing of the type - approval and requires detailed knowledge of its content . it is therefore important that the performance of approval authorities is regularly verified by means of peer - reviews , to ensure that a uniform level of quality and stringency is applied by all approval authorities in enforcing the type - approval requirements . moreover , it is important to provide for the verification of the correctness of the type approval itself . ### a robust compliance enforcement mechanism is necessary in order to ensure that the requirements under this regulation are met . ensuring compliance with the type - approval and conformity of production requirements of the legislation governing the automotive sector should remain the key responsibility of the approval authorities , as it is an obligation closely linked to the issuing of the type - approval and requires detailed knowledge of its content . it is therefore important that the performance of approval authorities is subject to regular supervisory controls at union level , including independent audits , to ensure that a uniform level of quality and stringency is applied by all approval authorities in enforcing the type - approval requirements . moreover , it is important to provide for the verification of the correctness of the type approval itself .


### in order to increase transparency in the approval process and facilitate the exchange of information and the independent verification by market surveillance authorities , approval authorities and the commission , type approval documentation should be provided in electronic format and be made publicly available , subject to exemptions due to protection of commercial interests and the protection of personal data . ### in order to increase transparency in the approval process and facilitate the exchange of information and the independent verification by market surveillance authorities , approval authorities , the commission and third parties , disclosure of vehicle and testing information is necessary to carry out such checks . relevant information should be provided in electronic format and be made publicly available , subject to exemptions due to protection of commercial interests , intellectual property rights and the protection of personal data , unless it is in the public interest .


### those more specific obligations for national authorities provided in this regulation should include ex - post compliance verification testing and inspections of a sufficient number of vehicles placed on the market . the selection of the vehicles to be subject to this ex - post compliance verification should be based on an appropriate risk assessment which takes account of the seriousness of the possible non - compliance and the likelihood of its occurrence . ### those more specific obligations for national authorities provided in this regulation should include ex - post compliance verification testing and inspections of a sufficient number of vehicles placed on the market . the selection of the vehicles to be subject to this ex - post compliance verification should be based on an appropriate risk assessment which takes account of the seriousness of the possible non - compliance and the likelihood of its occurrence . moreover , it should be based on clear and detailed criteria and include among others random percentage checks on all current models , on vehicles with a new engine or technology installed , on vehicles with high or very low fuel economy , on vehicles with a very high sales volume and take into account past history of compliance , tips from consumers , results of remote sensing testing as well as concerns of independent research bodies .


### the objectives of this regulation should not be affected by the fact that certain systems , components , separate technical units or parts and equipment can be fitted to or in a vehicle after that vehicle has been placed on the market , registered or entered into service . appropriate measures should therefore be taken to ensure that the systems , components , separate technical units or parts and equipment that can be fitted to or in vehicles and that can significantly impair the functioning of systems that are essential for environmental protection or functional safety are controlled by an approval authority before they are placed on the market , registered or entered into service . ### the objectives of this regulation should not be affected by the fact that certain systems , components , separate technical units or parts and equipment can be fitted to or in a vehicle after that vehicle has been placed on the market , registered or entered into service . appropriate measures should therefore be taken to ensure that the systems , components , separate technical units or parts and equipment that can be fitted to or in vehicles and that can impair the functioning of systems that are essential for environmental protection or functional safety are controlled by an approval authority before they are placed on the market , registered or entered into service .


### member states should lay down rules on penalties for the infringements of this regulation and ensure that those rules are implemented . those penalties should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall report the imposed penalties to the commission annually , to monitor the coherence of the implementation of these provisions . ### member states shall lay down rules on penalties for the infringements of the obligations provided for in this regulation and ensure that those rules are implemented . those penalties shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall report the imposed penalties to the commission annually , to monitor the coherence of the implementation of these provisions .


### member states shall organise and carry out market surveillance and controls of vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units entering the market , in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 765 / 2008 . ### member states shall organise and carry out market surveillance and controls of vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units entering the market , in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 765 / 2008 and shall make the results of those actions available to the public free of charge , on the commission’s website , within one month of conclusion of the tests .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that market surveillance authorities may , where they consider it necessary and justified , be entitled to enter the premises of economic operators and seize the necessary samples of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units for the purposes of compliance testing . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that market surveillance authorities may , where they consider it necessary and justified , be entitled to enter the premises of economic operators without prior notice and seize the necessary samples of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units for the purposes of compliance testing .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type - approval activities and the quality of the type - approvals issued . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a full report of the results accessible to the general public , in particular the number of type - approval granted and rejected and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers and vehicle types .


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every two years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , the commission and third parties upon request . the member state concerned shall make a full report of the results accessible to the general public free of charge , in particular the number of those vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are not in compliance with this regulation together with the identity of the corresponding manufacturers .


### approval authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 in order to protect the interests of users in the union . ### approval authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , unless it is in the public interest , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 in order to protect the interests of users in the union .


### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union . ### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . as regards administrative , technical and financial arrangements , they shall act fully independently , and there shall be strict separation between them and type - approval authorities , technical services and manufacturers . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union .


### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union . ### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , unless it is in the public interest , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts to lay down the common criteria to appoint , review and assess the approval authorities at national level . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts to lay down the common criteria to appoint , review and assess the approval authorities at national level . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 .


### market surveillance authorities shall take appropriate measures to alert users within their territories within an adequate timeframe of hazards they have identified relating to any vehicle , system , component and separate technical unit so as to prevent or reduce the risk of injury or other damage . ### market surveillance authorities shall take appropriate measures to alert users within their territories within an adequate timeframe of hazards they have identified relating to any vehicle , system , component and separate technical unit so as to prevent or reduce the risk of injury or other damage . this information shall be made available online in plain and understandable language .


### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state decide to withdraw a vehicle , system , component and separate technical unit from the market in accordance with article 49 , they shall inform the economic operator concerned and where applicable the relevant approval authority . ### where the market surveillance authorities of one member state decide to withdraw a vehicle , system , component and separate technical unit from the market in accordance with article 49 , they shall inform the economic operator concerned and the relevant approval authority .


### those tests and inspections may take place on new vehicles supplied by manufacturers or the economic operator as provided in paragraph 2 below . ### those tests and inspections shall be carried out on - new vehicles supplied by manufacturers or the economic operator as provided in paragraph 2 below and - registered vehicles in agreement with the vehicle registration holder .


### manufacturers holding type - approvals or the economic operators shall , upon request , supply to the commission a statistically relevant number of production vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units selected by the commission that are representative for the vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units available for placing on the market under that type - approval . those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units shall be supplied for testing at the time and place and for the period the commission may require . ### manufacturers holding type - approvals or the economic operators shall , upon request , supply to the commission a statistically relevant number of production vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units selected by the commission that are fully representative for the vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units available for placing on the market under that type - approval and be as close as possible to the vehicle used in real world conditions . those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units shall be supplied for testing at the time and place and for the period the commission may require .


### manufacturers holding type - approvals or the economic operators shall , upon request , supply to the commission a statistically relevant number of production vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units selected by the commission that are representative for the vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units available for placing on the market under that type - approval . those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units shall be supplied for testing at the time and place and for the period the commission may require . ### manufacturers holding type - approvals or other economic operators shall , upon request , supply to the commission a statistically relevant number of production vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units selected by the commission that are representative for the vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units available for placing on the market under that type - approval . those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units shall be supplied for testing at the time and place and for the period the commission may require .


### where the commission establishes that the vehicles tested or inspected do not comply with the type - approval requirements laid down in this regulation or any of the regulatory acts listed in annex iv or that the type approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data , it shall require in accordance with article 54 without delay the economic operator concerned to take all appropriate corrective measures to bring the vehicles in compliance with those requirements , or it shall take restrictive measures , either by requiring the economic operator to withdraw the vehicles concerned from the market , or to recall them within a reasonable period of time , depending on the seriousness of the established non - compliance . ### where the commission establishes that the vehicles , components and separate technical units tested or inspected do not comply with the type - approval requirements laid down in this regulation or any of the regulatory acts listed in annex iv or that the type approval has been granted on the basis of incorrect data , it shall require in accordance with article 54 without delay the economic operator concerned to take all appropriate corrective measures to bring the vehicles , components and separate technical units in compliance with those requirements , or it shall take restrictive measures , either by requiring the economic operator to withdraw the vehicles , components and separate technical units concerned from the market , or to recall them within a reasonable period of time , depending on the seriousness of the established non - compliance .


### its advisory tasks shall comprise inter alia the promotion of good practices , the exchange of information on enforcement problems , cooperation , development of working methods and tools , development of an electronic information exchange procedure , evaluation of harmonised enforcement projects , penalties and joint inspections . ### its advisory tasks shall also comprise inter alia the promotion of good practices , the exchange of information on enforcement problems , cooperation , development of working methods and tools , development of an electronic information exchange procedure , evaluation of harmonised enforcement projects , penalties and joint inspections .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 88 to lay down the composition , appointment process , detailed tasks , working methods and rules of procedure of the forum . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 88 to lay down the composition , appointment process , detailed tasks , audit procedures , including sanctions , referred to in paragraph 2 , working methods and rules of procedure of the forum .


### the information folder shall be supplied in an electronic format to be provided by the commission but may also be supplied on paper . ### the information folder shall be supplied in an electronic format to be provided by the commission . it may also be additionally supplied on paper .


### the approval authority and technical services shall have access to the software and algorithms of the vehicle . ### the approval authority and technical services shall have access to the safety and emissions - related software and hardware and to algorithms of the vehicle as well as an appropriate insight into the system development process of software and hardware , while taking into account their respective duties .


### the approval authority may , by reasoned request , also require the manufacturer to supply any additional information needed to take a decision on which tests are required , or to facilitate the execution of those tests . ### the approval authority and the responsible technical service may , by reasoned request , also require the manufacturer to supply any additional information which is necessary to take a decision on which tests are required , or to facilitate the execution of those tests .


### compliance with the technical requirements of this regulation and of the regulatory acts listed in annex iv shall be demonstrated by means of appropriate tests in accordance with the relevant regulatory acts listed in annex iv , performed by designated technical services . ### compliance with the technical requirements of this regulation and of the regulatory acts listed in annex iv shall be demonstrated by means of appropriate tests in accordance with the relevant regulatory acts listed in annex iv , performed solely and in full by designated technical services .


### the manufacturer shall provide the approval authority with the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are required under the relevant acts listed in annex iv for the performance of the required tests . ### the manufacturer shall provide the technical service with the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are required under the relevant acts listed in annex iv for the performance of the required tests .


### the required tests shall be performed on those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units that are representative of the type to be approved . ### the required tests shall be performed on those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units that are strictly representative of the type to be approved .


### in order to verify that a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit conforms to the approved type , the approval authority that has granted the eu type - approval shall carry out checks or tests required for eu type - approval , on samples taken at the premises of the manufacturer , including production facilities . ### in order to verify that a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit conforms to the approved type , the approval authority that has granted the eu type - approval shall carry out checks or tests required for eu type - approval , applying best available testing technology , on samples taken at random at the premises of the manufacturer , including production facilities or dealership . these tests shall be carried out by a different technical service than the one that performed the original testing for the purpose of type - approval .


### an approval authority that has granted an eu type - approval and establishes that the manufacturer no longer produces the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units in conformity with the approved type , or establishes that the certificates of conformity no longer comply with articles 34 and 35 , even though production is continued , shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the procedure for conformity of production is followed correctly or withdraw the type - approval . ### an approval authority that has granted an eu type - approval and establishes that the manufacturer no longer produces the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units in conformity with the approved type , or establishes that the certificates of conformity no longer comply with articles 34 and 35 , even though production is continued , shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the procedure for conformity of production is followed correctly and immediately brought back into compliance or withdraw the type - approval .


### the amendment shall be designated a ‘ revision’ where the approval authority finds that despite the change in the particulars recorded in the information package the concerned type of vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit continues to comply with the applicable requirements for this type and that , therefore , no inspections or tests need to be repeated . ### the amendment shall be designated a ‘ revision’ where the approval authority finds that despite the change in the particulars recorded in the information package the concerned type of vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit continues to comply with the applicable requirements for this type and that , therefore , no inspections or tests need to be repeated . when evaluating such revisions , the approval authority shall take into account the results of relevant market surveillance activities pursuant to article 8 of this regulation .


### the granting of eu type - approvals exempting new technologies or new concepts shall be subject to authorisation by the commission . that authorisation shall be given by means of an implementing act . that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 . ### the granting of eu type - approvals exempting new technologies or new concepts shall be subject to authorisation by the commission . that authorisation shall be given by means of a delegated act . that delegated act shall be adopted in accordance with article 88 .


### the approval authority shall carry out an evaluation to verify whether the proposed remedies are sufficient and timely enough , and it shall communicate the remedies that it has approved to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission without delay . ### the approval authority shall carry out an evaluation to verify whether the proposed remedies are sufficient and timely enough , and it shall communicate the remedies that it has approved to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission without delay and make publically available a full report of the evaluation findings and proposed remedies .


### the outcome of the peer - review shall be communicated to all member states and to the commission and a summary of the outcome shall be made publicly available . it shall be discussed by the forum established in article 10 on the basis of an assessment of this outcome carried out by the commission and issue recommendations . ### the outcome of the audit shall be communicated to all member states , to the commission and third parties upon request , a summary report of the outcome shall be made publicly available . the forum shall discuss and evaluate the results of the audits and shall ensure that the recommendations are implemented .


### before designating a technical service , the type - approval authority shall assess it in accordance with an assessment check - list that covers at least the requirements listed in appendix 2 of annex v . the assessment shall include an on - site assessment of the premises of the applying technical service , and , where relevant , of any subsidiary or sub - contractor , located inside or outside the union . ### before designating a technical service , the type - approval authority shall assess it in accordance with a harmonized assessment check - list that covers at least the requirements listed in appendix 2 of annex v . the assessment shall include an on - site assessment of the premises of the applying technical service , and , where relevant , of any subsidiary or sub - contractor , located inside or outside the union .


### representatives of the type - approval authorities of at least two other member states shall , in coordination with the type - approval authority of the member state in which the applicant technical service is established , and together with a representative of the commission , form a joint assessment team and participate in the assessment of the applicant technical service , including the on - site assessment . the designating type - approval authority of the member state where the applicant technical service is established shall give those representatives timely access to the documents necessary to assess the applicant technical service . ### representatives of the type - approval authorities of at least two other member states shall , in coordination with the type - approval authority of the member state in which the applicant technical service is established , and together with a representative of the commission , form a joint assessment team and participate in the assessment of the applicant technical service , including the on - site assessment and witnessing the actual type - approval tests . the designating type - approval authority of the member state where the applicant technical service is established shall give those representatives timely access to the documents necessary to assess the applicant technical service .


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties for infringement by economic operators and technical services of their obligations laid down in the articles of this regulation , in particular articles 11 to 19 and 72 to 76 , 84 and 85 and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties for infringement by economic operators and technical services of their obligations laid down in the articles of this regulation , in particular articles 11 to 19 and 72 to 76 , 84 and 85 and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . in particular the penalties shall be proportionate to the number of non - compliant vehicles registered in the concerned member state market , or the number of non - compliant systems , components or separate technical unit made available on the concerned member state market .


### falsifying test results for type - approval ; ### falsifying test results for type - approval or surveillance testing


### this regulation shall not invalidate any whole - vehicle type - approval or eu type - approval granted to vehicles or to systems , components or separate technical units before [ po : please insert the date of application as mentioned in article 98 ] . ### this regulation shall not invalidate any whole - vehicle type - approval or eu type - approval granted to vehicles or to systems , components or separate technical units before 1 january 2018 .


### the validity of whole - vehicle type - approvals referred to in paragraph 1 shall terminate at the latest on [ po : please insert the date , which should be the date of application as mentioned in article 98 + 5 years ] and approval authorities may only renew those whole - vehicle type - approvals in accordance with the provisions of article 33 of this regulation . ### the validity of whole - vehicle type - approvals referred to in paragraph 1 shall terminate at the latest on 1 january 2023 and approval authorities may only renew those whole - vehicle type - approvals in accordance with the provisions of article 33 of this regulation .


### by 31 december 20xx [ po : please insert the year , which should be the year of application as mentioned in article 98 + 5 years ] member states shall inform the commission of the application of the type - approval and market surveillance procedures laid down in this regulation . ### by 31 december 2023 , member states shall inform the commission of the application of the type - approval and market surveillance procedures laid down in this regulation .


### it shall apply from 1 january 201x . ### it shall apply from 1 january 2018 .


### in the last years , the union has adopted ambitious strategies to complete the single market and to stimulate sustainable growth and jobs , such as the capital markets union , the digital single market strategy , the clean energy for all europeans package , the union action plan for the circular economy , the low - emission mobility strategy , the defence and the space strategy for europe . the investeu fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those mutually reinforcing strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing . ### in the last years , the union has adopted ambitious strategies to complete the single market and to stimulate sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs , such as the capital markets union , the digital single market strategy , the european agenda for culture , the clean energy for all europeans package , the union action plan for the circular economy , the low - emission mobility strategy , the defence , and the space strategy for europe and the european pillar of social rights . the investeu fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those mutually reinforcing strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing


### the investeu fund should contribute to improving the competitiveness of the union , including in the field of innovation and digitisation , the sustainability of the union’s economic growth , the social resilience and inclusiveness and the integration of the union capital markets , including solutions addressing their fragmentation and diversifying sources of financing for the union enterprises . to that end , it should support projects that are technically and economically viable by providing a framework for the use of debt , risk sharing and equity instruments underpinned by a guarantee from the union’s budget and by contributions from implementing partners . it should be demand - driven while support under the investeu fund should at the same time focus on contributing to meeting policy objectives of the union . ### the investeu fund should contribute to improving the competitiveness of the union , including in the field of innovation and digitisation , the sustainability of the union’s economic growth , the social resilience and inclusiveness and the integration of the union capital markets , including solutions addressing their fragmentation and diversifying sources of financing for the union enterprises . to that end , it should support the dual value of cultural and creative sectors , projects that are technically and economically and socially viable by providing a framework for the use of debt , risk sharing and equity instruments underpinned by a guarantee from the union’s budget and by financial contributions from implementing partners . it should be demand - driven while support under the investeu fund should at the same time focus on contributing to meeting policy objectives of the union .


### the investeu fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants . ### the investeu fund should support investments intangible and intangible assets , including cultural heritage , to foster growth , investment and employment , and thereby contributing to improved well - being and fairer income distribution in the union . intervention through the investeu fund should complement union support delivered through grants .


### low infrastructure investment rates in the union during the financial crisis undermined the union’s ability to boost sustainable growth , competitiveness and convergence . sizeable investments in the european infrastructure are fundamental to meet the union’s sustainability targets , including the 2030 energy and climate targets . accordingly , support from the investeu fund should target investments into transport , energy , including energy efficiency and renewable energy , environmental , climate action , maritime and digital infrastructure . to maximise the impact and the value added of union financing support , it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant union programmes . bearing in mind security threats , investment projects receiving union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces . this should be complementary to the efforts made by other union funds such as the european regional development fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces , transport , energy and other critical infrastructure . ### low infrastructure investment rates in the union during the financial crisis undermined the union’s ability to boost sustainable growth , competitiveness and convergence . sizeable investments in the european infrastructure are fundamental to meet the union’s sustainability targets , including the 2030 energy and climate targets . accordingly , support from the investeu fund should target investments into transport , including maintenance or upgrade of existing infrastructure assets with particular focus on safety and security assets , energy , including energy efficiency and renewable energy , environmental , climate action , maritime and digital infrastructure . to maximise the impact and the value added of union financing support , it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant union programmes . bearing in mind security threats , investment projects receiving union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces . this should be complementary to the efforts made by other union funds such as the european regional development fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces , transport , energy and other critical infrastructure .


### whereas the level of overall investment in the union is increasing , investment in higher - risk activities such as research and innovation is still inadequate . the resulting underinvestment in research and innovation is damaging to the industrial and economic competitiveness of the union and the quality of life of its citizens . the investeu fund should provide the appropriate financial products to cover different stages in the innovation cycle and a wide range of stakeholders , in particular to allow the upscaling of and deployment of solutions at a commercial scale in the union , in order to make such solutions competitive on world markets . ### whereas the level of overall investment in the union is increasing , investment in higher - risk activities such as research , innovation and new technologies is still inadequate . the resulting underinvestment in research , innovation and new technologies is damaging to the industrial and economic competitiveness of the union and the quality of life of its citizens . the investeu fund should provide the appropriate financial products to cover different stages in the innovation cycle and a wide range of stakeholders , in particular to allow the upscaling of and deployment of solutions at a commercial scale in the union , in order to make such solutions competitive on world markets .