### the identity of the sponsor of the political advertisement and the entity ultimately controlling the sponsor; ### the identity of the sponsor of the political advertisement and the natural or legal person ultimately controlling or funding the sponsor;


### a transparency notice to enable the wider context of the political advertisement and its aims to be understood , or a clear indication of where it can be easily retrieved. ### a transparency notice explaining the wider context of the political advertisement and its aims , or a clear indication of where it can be easily retrieved.


### a transparency notice to enable the wider context of the political advertisement and its aims to be understood , or a clear indication of where it can be easily retrieved. ### a transparency notice to enable to understand the advertisement constitutes a political advertisement , the wider context of the political advertisement and its aims to be understood , or a clear indication of where it can be easily retrieved.


### a transparency notice to enable the wider context of the political advertisement and its aims to be understood , or a clear indication of where it can be easily retrieved. ### a transparency notice to enable the understanding by the recipient of the service of the wider context of the political advertisement and its aims;


### 2. this regulation shall apply to political advertising prepared , placed , promoted , published or disseminated in the union , or directed to individuals in one or several member states , irrespective of the place of establishment of the advertising services provider , and irrespective of the means used. ### 2. this regulation shall apply to political advertising prepared , placed , promoted , published or disseminated in one or moremember states or at european union level , or directed to individuals in one or more member states or at the european union level , irrespective of the place of establishment of the advertising services provider , and irrespective of the means used.


### 2. this regulation shall apply to political advertising prepared , placed , promoted , published or disseminated in the union , or directed to individuals in one or several member states , irrespective of the place of establishment of the advertising services provider , and irrespective of the means used. ### 2. this regulation shall apply to political advertising aimed at local , regional , national and referendum campaigns prepared , placed , promoted , published or disseminated in the union , or directed to individuals in one or several member states , irrespective of the place of establishment of the advertising services provider , and irrespective of the means used.


### 2. this regulation shall apply to political advertising prepared , placed , promoted , published or disseminated in the union , or directed to individuals in one or several member states , irrespective of the place of establishment of the advertising services provider , and irrespective of the means used. ### 2. this regulation shall apply to political advertising placed , promoted , published or disseminated in the union , or directed to individuals in one or several member states , irrespective of the place of establishment of the advertising services provider , and irrespective of the means used.


### 10. ‘relevant electorate’ means the body of individuals eligible to vote in the election or referendum being contested in the member state in which a political advertisement circulates , which may be the entire electorate of a member state; ### 10. ‘relevant electorate’ means the body of individuals eligible to vote in the election or referendum being contested at the european union level or in a member state in which a political advertisement circulates , which may be the entire electorate of the european union or of a member state;


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in writing and may be in electronic form. such information shall be retained for a period of five years from the date of the last preparation , placement , publication or dissemination , as the case may be. ### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 point (a) , (b) and (c) shall be in writing and may be in electronic form. such information shall be retained for a period of ten years from the date of the last preparation , placement , publication or dissemination , as the case may be. the information referred to in paragraph 1 point (d ) shall be retained for five years.


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in writing and may be in electronic form. such information shall be retained for a period of five years from the date of the last preparation , placement , publication or dissemination , as the case may be. ### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in writing and may be in electronic form. such information shall be retained for a period of five years from the date of the last preparation , placement , publication or dissemination , as the case may be , and may be made available at any time to the competent authorities upon written request and within the time limit laid down by national law or that specified by the applicant.


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in writing and may be in electronic form. such information shall be retained for a period of five years from the date of the last preparation , placement , publication or dissemination , as the case may be. ### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in writing and may be in electronic form. such information shall be retained for a period of five years from the date of the last placement , publication or dissemination , as the case may be.


### (3) given that it is normally provided against remuneration , advertising , including political advertising , constitutes a service activity under article 57 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’). in declaration no 22 , regarding persons with a disability , annexed to the treaty of amsterdam , the conference of the representatives of the governments of the member states agreed that , in drawing up measures under article 114 of the tfeu , the institutions of the union are to take account of the needs of persons with disabilities. ### (3) given that it is normally provided against remuneration , advertising , including political advertising , constitutes a service activity under article 57 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’). in declaration no 22 , regarding persons with a disability , annexed to the treaty of amsterdam , the conference of the representatives of the governments of the member states agreed that , in drawing up measures under article 114 of the tfeu , the institutions of the union are to take account of the needs of persons with disabilities , and as such there is a need for political advertising messages targeting and tailored to specific types of disability - for example at people with hearing difficulties or visual impairments.


### (3) given that it is normally provided against remuneration , advertising , including political advertising , constitutes a service activity under article 57 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’). in declaration no 22 , regarding persons with a disability , annexed to the treaty of amsterdam , the conference of the representatives of the governments of the member states agreed that , in drawing up measures under article 114 of the tfeu , the institutions of the union are to take account of the needs of persons with disabilities. ### (3) the right of persons with disabilities and of the elderly to participate and be integrated in thepolitical and democratic life of the union should be ensured. given that it is normally provided against remuneration , advertising , including political advertising , constitutes a service activity under article 57 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’). in declaration no 22 , regarding persons with a disability , annexed to the treaty of amsterdam , the conference of the representatives of the governments of the member states agreed that , in drawing up measures under article 114 of the tfeu , the institutions of the union are to take account of the needs of persons with disabilities.


### (7) to provide enhanced transparency of political advertising including to address citizens' concerns , some member states have already explored or are considering additional measures to address the transparency of political advertising and to support a fair political debate and free and fair elections or referendums. these national measures are in particular considered for advertising published and disseminated online and may include further prohibitions. these measures vary from soft to binding measures and imply different elements of transparency. ### (7) to provide enhanced transparency of political advertising including to address citizens' concerns , some member states have already explored or are considering additional measures to address the transparency of political advertising and to support a fair political debate and free and fair elections or referendums. these national measures are in particular considered for advertising published and disseminated online and may include further prohibitions. these measures vary from soft to binding measures and imply different levels of transparency.


### (32) as regards online intermediaries , regulation (eu) 2021/xx [digital services act] applies to political advertisements published or disseminated by online intermediaries through horizontal rules applicable to all types of online advertising , including commercial and political advertisements. based on the definition of political advertising established in this regulation , it is appropriate to provide additional granularity of the transparency requirements laid out for advertising publishers falling under the scope of regulation (eu) 2021/xx [digital services act] , notably very large platforms. this concerns in particular information related to the funding of political advertisements. the requirements of this regulation leave unaffected the provisions of the digital services act , including as regards risk assessment and mitigation obligations for very large online platforms as regards their advertising systems. ### (32) as regards online intermediaries , regulation (eu) 2021/xx [digital services act] applies to political advertisements published or disseminated by online intermediaries through horizontal rules applicable to all types of online advertising , including commercial and political advertisements. based on the definition of political advertising established in this regulation , it is appropriate to provide additional granularity of the transparency requirements laid out for advertising publishers falling under the scope of regulation (eu) 2021/xx [digital services act] , notably very large platforms. this concerns in particular information related to the amount of funding of political advertisements and the sources of that funding. the requirements of this regulation leave unaffected the provisions of the digital services act , including as regards risk assessment and mitigation obligations for very large online platforms as regards their advertising systems.


### (33) the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising can involve a complex chain of service providers. this is the case in particular where the selection of advertising content , the selection of targeting criteria , the provision of data used for the targeting of an advertisement , the provisions of targeting techniques , the delivery of an advertisement and its dissemination may be controlled by different service providers. for instance , automated services can support matching the profile of the user of an interface with the advertising content provided , using personal data collected directly from the user of the service and from the users’ online conduct , as well as inferred data. ### (33) the preparation , placement , promotion , publication and dissemination of political advertising can involve a complex chain of service providers. this is the case in particular where the selection of advertising content , the selection of targeting criteria , the provision of data used for the targeting of an advertisement , the provisions of targeting techniques , the delivery of an advertisement and its dissemination may be controlled by different service providers. for instance , automated services can support matching the profile of the user of an interface with the advertising content provided , processing personal data collected directly from the user of the service and from the users’ online conduct , as well as inferred data.


### (46) in order to allow specific entities to play their role in democracies , it is appropriate to lay down rules on the transmission of information published with the political advertisement or contained in the transparency notice to interested actors such as vetted researchers , journalists , civil society organisations and accredited election observers , in order to support the performance of their respective roles in the democratic process. providers of political advertising services should not be required to respond to requests which are manifestly unfounded or excessive. further , the relevant service provider should be allowed to charge a reasonable fee in case of repetitive and costly requests , taking into account the administrative costs of providing the information. ### (46) in order to allow specific entities to play their role in democracies , it is appropriate to lay down rules on the transmission of information published with the political advertisement or contained in the transparency notice to interested actors such as vetted researchers , journalists , civil society organisations , campaign monitoring and election opinion poll establishments and accredited election observers , in order to support the performance of their respective roles in the democratic process and accredited election observers , in order to support the performance of their respective roles in the democratic process. providers of political advertising services should not be required to respond to requests which are manifestly unfounded or excessive. further , the relevant service provider should be allowed to charge a reasonable fee in case of repetitive and costly requests , taking into account the administrative costs of providing the information.


### (47) personal data collected directly from individuals , or indirectly such as inferred data , when grouping individuals according to their assumed interests or derived through their online activity , behavioural profiling and other analysis techniques , is increasingly used to target political messages to groups or individual voters or individuals , and to amplify their impact. on the basis of the processing of personal data , in particular data considered sensitive under regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council11 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 of the european parliament and of the council12 , different groups of voters or individuals can be segmented and their characteristics or vulnerabilities exploited for instance by disseminating the advertisements at specific moments and in specific places designed to take advantage of the instances where they would be sensitive to a certain kind of information/message. that has specific and detrimental effects on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of their personal data and their freedom to receive objective information , to form their opinion , to make political decisions and exercise their voting rights. this negatively impacts the democratic process. additional restrictions and conditions compared to regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should be provided. the conditions set out in this regulation on the use of targeting and amplification techniques involving the processing of personal data in the context of political advertising should be based on article 16 tfeu. ### (47) personal data collected directly from individuals , or indirectly such as inferred data , when grouping individuals according to their assumed interests or derived through their online activity , behavioural profiling and other analysis techniques , is increasingly used to target political messages to groups or individual voters or individuals , and to amplify their impact. on the basis of the processing of personal data , in particular data considered sensitive under regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council11 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 of the european parliament and of the council12 , different groups of voters or individuals can be segmented and their characteristics or vulnerabilities exploited for instance by disseminating the advertisements at specific moments and in specific places designed to take advantage of the instances where they would be sensitive to a certain kind of information/message. that has specific and detrimental effects on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of their personal data and their freedom to receive objective information , to form their opinion , to make political decisions , exercise their voting rights and be treated equally. this negatively impacts the democratic process. additional restrictions and conditions compared to regulation (eu) 2016/679 , regulation (eu) 2018/1725 and directive 2009/136/ec13a should be provided. the restrictions set out in this regulation on the use of targeting and ad delivery techniques involving the processing of personal data in the context of political advertising should be based on article 16 tfeu.


### (47) personal data collected directly from individuals , or indirectly such as inferred data , when grouping individuals according to their assumed interests or derived through their online activity , behavioural profiling and other analysis techniques , is increasingly used to target political messages to groups or individual voters or individuals , and to amplify their impact. on the basis of the processing of personal data , in particular data considered sensitive under regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council11 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 of the european parliament and of the council12 , different groups of voters or individuals can be segmented and their characteristics or vulnerabilities exploited for instance by disseminating the advertisements at specific moments and in specific places designed to take advantage of the instances where they would be sensitive to a certain kind of information/message. that has specific and detrimental effects on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of their personal data and their freedom to receive objective information , to form their opinion , to make political decisions and exercise their voting rights. this negatively impacts the democratic process. additional restrictions and conditions compared to regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should be provided. the conditions set out in this regulation on the use of targeting and amplification techniques involving the processing of personal data in the context of political advertising should be based on article 16 tfeu. ### (47) personal data collected directly from individuals , or indirectly such as observed or inferred data , when grouping individuals according to their assumed interests or derived through their online activity , behavioural profiling and other analysis techniques , is increasingly used to target political messages to groups or individual voters or individuals , and to amplify their impact. on the basis of the processing of personal data , in particular data considered sensitive under regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council11 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 of the european parliament and of the council12 , different groups of voters or individuals can be segmented and their characteristics or vulnerabilities exploited for instance by disseminating the advertisements at specific moments and in specific places designed to take advantage of the instances where they would be sensitive to a certain kind of information/message. that has specific and detrimental effects on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of their personal data and their freedom to receive objective information , to form their opinion , to make political decisions and exercise their voting rights. this negatively impacts the democratic process. additional restrictions and conditions compared to regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should be provided. the conditions set out in this regulation on the use of targeting and ad delivery techniques involving the processing of personal data in the context of political advertising should be based on article 16 tfeu.


### (48) targeting and amplification techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should therefore be prohibited. the use of such techniques should only be allowed when carried out by the controller , or someone acting on its behalf , on the basis of the explicit consent of the data subject or in the course of their legitimate activities with appropriate safeguards by a foundation , association or any other not-for-profit body with a political , philosophical or religious or trade union aim and on condition that the processing relates solely to the members or to former members of the body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the personal data are not disclosed outside that body without the consent of the data subjects. this should be accompanied by specific safeguards. consent should be understood as consent within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725. therefore , it should not be possible to rely on the exceptions as laid down in article 9(2) , points(b) , (c) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(2) , points(b) , (c) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 respectively for using techniques targeting and amplification techniques to publish , promote or disseminate political advertising involving the processing of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/725. ### (48) targeting and ad delivery techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of data referred to in regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should therefore be prohibited.


### (48) targeting and amplification techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should therefore be prohibited. the use of such techniques should only be allowed when carried out by the controller , or someone acting on its behalf , on the basis of the explicit consent of the data subject or in the course of their legitimate activities with appropriate safeguards by a foundation , association or any other not-for-profit body with a political , philosophical or religious or trade union aim and on condition that the processing relates solely to the members or to former members of the body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the personal data are not disclosed outside that body without the consent of the data subjects. this should be accompanied by specific safeguards. consent should be understood as consent within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725. therefore , it should not be possible to rely on the exceptions as laid down in article 9(2) , points(b) , (c) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(2) , points(b) , (c) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 respectively for using techniques targeting and amplification techniques to publish , promote or disseminate political advertising involving the processing of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/725. ### (48) targeting and ad delivery techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 should therefore be prohibited. the use of such techniques should only be allowed when carried out by the controller , or someone acting on its behalf , on the basis of the explicit consent of the data subject or in the course of their legitimate activities with appropriate safeguards by a foundation , association or any other not-for-profit body with a political , philosophical or religious or trade union aim and on condition that the processing relates solely to the members or to former members of the body or to persons who have regular contact with it in connection with its purposes and that the personal data are not disclosed outside that body without the consent of the data subjects. this should be accompanied by specific safeguards. consent should be understood as consent within the meaning of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and regulation (eu) 2018/1725. therefore , it should not be possible to rely on the exceptions as laid down in article 9(2) , points(b) , (c) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(2) , points(b) , (c) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 respectively for using techniques targeting and ad delivery techniques to publish , promote or disseminate political advertising involving the processing of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/725.


### (49) in order to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability , when making use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of personal data , controllers should implement additional safeguards. they should adopt and implement a policy describing the use of such techniques to target individuals or amplify their content and keep record of their relevant activities. when publishing , promoting or disseminating a political advertisement making use of targeting and amplification techniques , controllers should provide , together with the political advertisement , meaningful information to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the targeting used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques , including whether the targeting of the advertisement was further optimised during delivery. ### deleted


### (49) in order to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability , when making use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of personal data , controllers should implement additional safeguards. they should adopt and implement a policy describing the use of such techniques to target individuals or amplify their content and keep record of their relevant activities. when publishing , promoting or disseminating a political advertisement making use of targeting and amplification techniques , controllers should provide , together with the political advertisement , meaningful information to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the targeting used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques , including whether the targeting of the advertisement was further optimised during delivery. ### (49) in order to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability , when making use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of personal data , controllers should implement additional safeguards. they should adopt and implement a policy describing the use of such techniques to target individuals or amplify their content and keep record of their relevant activities , to avoid influencing the persons targeted to vote one way or another. when publishing , promoting or disseminating a political advertisement making use of targeting and amplification techniques , controllers should provide , together with the political advertisement , meaningful information to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the targeting used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques , including whether the targeting of the advertisement was further optimised during delivery.


### (49) in order to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability , when making use of targeting and amplification techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of personal data , controllers should implement additional safeguards. they should adopt and implement a policy describing the use of such techniques to target individuals or amplify their content and keep record of their relevant activities. when publishing , promoting or disseminating a political advertisement making use of targeting and amplification techniques , controllers should provide , together with the political advertisement , meaningful information to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the targeting used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques , including whether the targeting of the advertisement was further optimised during delivery. ### (49) in order to ensure enhanced transparency and accountability , when making use of targeting and ad delivery techniques in the context of political advertising involving the processing of personal data , controllers should implement additional safeguards. they should adopt and implement a policy describing the use of such techniques to target individuals or deliver their content and keep record of their relevant activities. when publishing , promoting or disseminating a political advertisement making use of targeting and ad delivery techniques , controllers should provide , together with the political advertisement , meaningful information to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the targeting used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques , including whether the targeting of the advertisement was further optimised during delivery.


### (50) political advertising publishers making use of targeting or amplification techniques should include in their transparency notice information necessary to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the technique used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques used and a link to the relevant policy of the controller. in case the controller is different from the advertising publisher the controller should transmit to political advertising publisher the internal policy or a reference to it. providers of advertising services should , as necessary , transmit to the political advertising publisher the information necessary to comply with their obligations under this regulation. the provision of such information could be automated and integrated in the ordinary business processes on the basis of standards. ### (50) political advertising publishers making use of targeting or ad delivery techniques should include in their transparency notice information necessary to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the technique used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques used and a link to the relevant policy of the political advertising service. in case the political advertising service is different from the advertising publisher the service should transmit to the political advertising publisher the internal policy or a reference to it. providers of advertising services should , as necessary , transmit to the political advertising publisher the information necessary to comply with their obligations under this regulation. the provision of such information could be automated and integrated in the ordinary business processes on the basis of standards.


### (50) political advertising publishers making use of targeting or amplification techniques should include in their transparency notice information necessary to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the technique used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques used and a link to the relevant policy of the controller. in case the controller is different from the advertising publisher the controller should transmit to political advertising publisher the internal policy or a reference to it. providers of advertising services should , as necessary , transmit to the political advertising publisher the information necessary to comply with their obligations under this regulation. the provision of such information could be automated and integrated in the ordinary business processes on the basis of standards. ### (50) political advertising publishers making use of targeting or ad delivery techniques should include in their transparency notice necessary , intelligible and accessible information necessary to allow the concerned individual to understand the logic involved and main parameters of the technique used , and the use of third-party data and additional analytical techniques used and a link to the relevant policy of the controller. in case the controller is different from the advertising publisher the controller should transmit to political advertising publisher the internal policy or a reference to it. providers of advertising services should , as necessary , transmit to the political advertising publisher the necessary , intelligible and accessible information to comply with their obligations under this regulation. the provision of such information could be automated and integrated in the ordinary business processes on the basis of standards.


### (51) in order to further empower individuals to exercise their data protection rights , political advertising publishers should provide additional information and effective tools to the concerned data subject to support the exercise of their rights under the eu data protection legal framework including to object or withdraw their consent when targeted with a political advertisement. this information should also be easily accessible directly from the transparency notice. the tools made available to the individuals to support the exercise of their rights should be effective to prevent an individual from being targeted with political advertisements , as well as to prevent targeting on the basis of specific criteria and by one or several specific controllers. ### deleted


### (52) the commission should encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct as referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 to support the exercise of data subjects’ rights in this context. ### deleted


### (52) the commission should encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct as referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 to support the exercise of data subjects’ rights in this context. ### (52) the commission should encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct , based on criteria agreed at european level with the member states , as referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 to support the exercise of data subjects’ rights in this context.


### (53) information to be provided in accordance with all requirements applicable to the use of targeting and amplification techniques under this regulation should be presented in a format which is easily accessible , clearly visible and user-friendly , including through the use of plain language. ### (53) information to be provided in accordance with all requirements applicable to the use of targeting and amplification techniques under this regulation should be presented in a format which is easily accessible , clearly visible and user-friendly , including through the use of plain language , and suitable for persons with hearing difficulties and visual impairments.


### (53) information to be provided in accordance with all requirements applicable to the use of targeting and amplification techniques under this regulation should be presented in a format which is easily accessible , clearly visible and user-friendly , including through the use of plain language. ### (53) information to be provided in accordance with all requirements applicable to the use of targeting and ad delivery techniques under this regulation should be presented in a format which is easily accessible , clearly visible and user-friendly , including through the use of plain and straightforward language.


### (60) authorities competent for the oversight of this regulation should cooperate with each other both at national and at eu level making best use of existing structures including national cooperation networks , the european cooperation network on elections as referred to in recommendation c(2018) 5949 final , and the european regulators group for audiovisual media services established under directive 2010/13/eu. such cooperation should facilitate the swift , secured exchange of information on issues connected to the exercise of their supervisory and enforcements tasks pursuant to this regulation , including by jointly identifying infringements , sharing findings and expertise , and liaising on the application and enforcement of relevant rules. ### (60) authorities competent for the oversight of this regulation should cooperate with each other both at national and at eu level making best use of existing structures including national cooperation networks , the european cooperation network on elections as referred to in recommendation c(2018) 5949 final , the european regulators group for audiovisual media services established under directive 2010/13/eu and the european data protection board established under regulation (eu) 2016/679. such cooperation should facilitate the swift , secured exchange of information on issues connected to the exercise of their supervisory and enforcements tasks pursuant to this regulation , including by jointly identifying infringements , sharing findings and expertise , and liaising on the application and enforcement of relevant rules.


### (65) member states should publish the exact duration of their electoral periods , established according to their electoral traditions , sufficiently in advance of the beginning of the electoral calendar. ### (65) member states should publish the exact duration of the legally-recognised electoral periods established according to their electoral traditions , sufficiently in advance of the beginning of the electoral calendar.


### (67) within two years after each election to the european parliament , the commission should submit a public report on the evaluation and review of this regulation. in preparing that report the commission should also take into account the implementation of this regulation in the context of other elections and referendums taking place in the union. the report should review inter alia the continued suitability of the provisions of this regulation’s annexes and consider the need for their revision. ### (67) within twelve months after each election to the european parliament , the commission should submit a public report on the evaluation and review of this regulation. in preparing that report the commission should also take into account the implementation of this regulation in the context of other elections and referendums taking place in the union. the report should review inter alia the continued suitability of the provisions of this regulation’s annexes and consider the need for their revision.


### (67) within two years after each election to the european parliament , the commission should submit a public report on the evaluation and review of this regulation. in preparing that report the commission should also take into account the implementation of this regulation in the context of other elections and referendums taking place in the union. the report should review inter alia the continued suitability of the provisions of this regulation’s annexes and consider the need for their revision. ### (67) within a 12-month period following each election to the european parliament , the commission should submit a public report on the evaluation and review of this regulation. in preparing that report the commission should also take into account the implementation of this regulation in the context of other elections and referendums taking place in the union , as well as political messages on broad societal issues. the report should review inter alia the continued suitability of the provisions of this regulation’s annexes and consider the need for their revision.


### (70) this regulation is without prejudice to the rules laid down in particular by directive 2000/31/ec , including the liability rules for intermediary service providers in articles 12 to 15 of that directive as modified by regulation (eu) 2021/xxx [the digital services act] , regulation (eu) 2021/xxx [the digital markets act] , directive 2002/58/ec and regulation (eu) xxx [eprivacy regulation] , as well as directive (eu) 2010/13 , directive 2000/31/ec , directive 2002/58/ec , directive 2005/29/ec , directive 2011/83/eu , directive 2006/114/ec , directive 2006/123/ec and regulation (eu) 2019/1150. ### (70) this regulation does not affect the rules laid down in particular by directive 2000/31/ec , including the liability rules for intermediary service providers in articles 12 to 15 of that directive as modified by regulation (eu) 2021/xxx [the digital services act] , regulation (eu) 2021/xxx [the digital markets act] , directive 2002/58/ec and regulation (eu) xxx [eprivacy regulation] , as well as directive (eu) 2010/13 , directive 2000/31/ec , directive 2002/58/ec , directive 2005/29/ec , directive 2011/83/eu , directive 2006/114/ec , directive 2006/123/ec and regulation (eu) 2019/1150.


### 4. this regulation is without prejudice to the rules laid down in the following: ### 4. this regulation does not affect the rules laid down in the following:


### 4. this regulation is without prejudice to the rules laid down in the following: ### 4. this regulation complements and is without prejudice to the rules laid down in the following:


### 1. ‘service’ means any self-employed economic activity , normally provided for remuneration , as referred to in article 57 tfeu; ### 1. ‘service’ means any self-employed economic activity , normally provided for remuneration , as referred to in article 57 tfeu , based on a written contract or agreement signed by all the parties involved , as referred to in article 57 tfeu;


### 6. ‘political advertising campaign’ means the preparation , placement , promotion , publication or dissemination of a series of linked advertisements in the course of a contract for political advertising , on the basis of common preparation , sponsorship or funding; ### 6. ‘political advertising campaign’ means the preparation , placement , promotion , publication or dissemination of a series of linked advertisements in the course of a contract for political advertising , on the basis of common preparation , sponsorship or funding , with a view to elections;


### 6. ‘political advertising campaign’ means the preparation , placement , promotion , publication or dissemination of a series of linked advertisements in the course of a contract for political advertising , on the basis of common preparation , sponsorship or funding; ### 6. ‘political advertising campaign’ means the placement , promotion , publication or dissemination of a series of linked advertisements in the course of a contract for political advertising , on the basis of common preparation , sponsorship or funding;


### 8. ‘targeting or amplification techniques’ means techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement; ### 8. ‘targeting or amplification techniques’ means techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement , but which must respect personal data rules and not influence voter choices;


### 8. ‘targeting or amplification techniques’ means techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement; ### 8. ‘targeting techniques’ means techniques that are offered by political advertising publishers or providers of advertising services to the sponsors of political advertisements to address a political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons;


### 8. ‘targeting or amplification techniques’ means techniques that are used either to address a tailored political advertisement only to a specific person or group of persons or to increase the circulation , reach or visibility of a political advertisement; ### 8. ‘targeting techniques’ means techniques available to and used by the sponsors of advertisements to determine the potential audience of an advertisement that is , a group of individuals who are eligible to or excluded from being displayed the advertisement;


### 9. ‘electoral period’ means the period preceding or during or immediately after an election or referendum in a member state and during which the campaign activities are subject to specific rules; ### 9. ‘electoral period’ means the period of a specified couple of weeks preceding an election or referendum in a member state and the period during or immediately afterwards. campaign activities are subject to specific rules during the electoral period;


### 9. ‘electoral period’ means the period preceding or during or immediately after an election or referendum in a member state and during which the campaign activities are subject to specific rules; ### 9. ‘electoral period’ means the period preceding or during or immediately after an election or referendum in a member state , as defined in national legislation , and during which the campaign activities are subject to specific rules;


### 12. ‘controller’ means a controller according to article 4(7) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 or , where applicable , to article 4(8) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725. ### deleted


### the amounts they invoiced for the service or services provided , and the value of other benefits received in part or full exchange for the service or services provided; and ### the amounts they invoiced for the service or services provided , and the value of other benefits received or to be received in part or full exchange for the service or services provided; and


### the amounts they invoiced for the service or services provided , and the value of other benefits received in part or full exchange for the service or services provided; and ### the amounts they invoiced for the service or services provided , and the value of other benefits received in part or full exchange for the service or services provided and their sources; and


### where applicable , the identity of the sponsor and its contact details. ### where applicable , the identity of the sponsor and its verified contact details.


### where applicable , the identity of the sponsor and its contact details. ### the identity of the sponsor and its contact details and , where applicable , the identity and contact details of the natural or legal person ultimately controlling the sponsor.


### 1. targeting or amplification techniques that involve the processing of personal data referred to in article 9(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(1) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 in the context of political advertising are prohibited. ### 1. targeting or ad delivery techniques shall not involve the processing of personal data in the context of political advertising.


### 2. the prohibition laid down in the first sentence shall not apply to the situations referred to in article 9(2)(a) and (d) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 10(2)(a) and (d) of regulation (eu) 2018/1725. ### deleted


### adopt and implement an internal policy describing clearly and in plain language , in particular , the use of such techniques to target individuals or amplify the content , and retain such policy for a period of five years; ### adopt and implement an internal policy describing clearly and in plain language , in particular , the use of such techniques to target individuals or amplify the content , but without influencing voter choice , and retain such a policy for a period of five years;


### 1. the supervisory authorities referred to in article 51 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 or article 52 of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 shall be competent to monitor the application of article 12 of this regulation in their respective field of competence. article 58 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 58 of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 shall apply mutatis mutandis. chapter vii of regulation (eu) 2016/679 shall apply for activities covered by article 12 of this regulation. ### 1. the supervisory authorities referred to in article 51 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 or article 52 of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 shall be competent to monitor the application of this regulation in their respective field of competence. article 58 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and article 58 of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 shall apply mutatis mutandis. chapter vii of regulation (eu) 2016/679 shall apply for activities covered by this regulation.


### the nature , gravity and duration of the infringement; ### the nature , gravity and duration of the infringement , with a focus on respect for personal data when using techniques to target a specific audience or to amplify the impact of political advertising material which may influence voter choice;


### (37) while providing for specific requirements , none of the obligations laid down in this regulation should be understood as imposing a general monitoring obligation on intermediary service providers for political content shared by natural or legal persons , nor should they be understood as imposing a general obligation on intermediary service providers to take proactive measures in relation to illegal content or activities which those providers transmit or store. ### (37) while providing for specific requirements , none of the obligations laid down in this regulation should be understood as imposing a general monitoring obligation on intermediary service providers for political content shared by natural or legal persons.


### (44) information about the amounts spent on and the value of other benefits received in part or full exchange for political advertising services can usefully contribute to the political debate. it is necessary to ensure that an appropriate overview of political advertising activity can be obtained from the annual reports prepared by relevant political advertising publishers. to support oversight and accountability , such reporting should include information about expenditure on the targeting of political advertising in the relevant period , aggregated to campaign or candidate. to avoid disproportionate burdens , those transparency reporting obligations should not apply to enterprises qualifying under article 3(3) of directive 2013/34/eu. ### (44) information about the amounts spent on and the value of other benefits received in part or full exchange for political advertising services can usefully contribute to the political debate. it is necessary to ensure that an appropriate overview of political advertising activity can be obtained from the annual reports prepared by relevant political advertising publishers. to support transparency , oversight and accountability , such reporting should include information about expenditure on the targeting of political advertising in the relevant period , aggregated to campaign or candidate. those transparency reporting obligations should apply to any category of undertakings and groups under article 3(3) of directive 2013/34/eu.


### (58) for the oversight of those aspects of this regulation that do not fall within the competence of the supervisory authorities under regulation (eu) 2016/679 , regulation (eu) 2018/725 member states should designate competent authorities. to support the upholding of fundamental rights and freedoms , the rule of law , democratic principles and public confidence in the oversight of political advertising it is necessary that such authorities are structurally independent from external intervention or political pressure and are appropriately empowered effectively monitor and take the measures necessary to ensure compliance with this regulation , in particular the obligations laid down in article 7. member states may designate , in particular , the national regulatory authorities or bodies under article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu of the european parliament and of the council13 . ### (58) for the oversight of those aspects of this regulation that do not fall within the competence of the supervisory authorities under regulation (eu) 2016/679 , regulation (eu) 2018/725 member states should designate competent authorities. to support the upholding of fundamental rights and freedoms , the rule of law , democratic principles and public confidence in the oversight of political advertising it is necessary that such authorities are structurally independent from external intervention or political pressure and are appropriately empowered to effectively monitor and take the measures necessary to ensure compliance with this regulation , in particular the obligations laid down in article 7. member states may designate , in particular , the national regulatory authorities or bodies under article 30 of directive 2010/13/eu of the european parliament and of the council13 .


### (61) with a view to facilitating the effective application of the obligations set out in the regulation , it is necessary to empower national authorities to request from the services providers the relevant information on the transparency of political advertisement. information to be transmitted to competent authorities could concern an advertising campaign , be aggregated by years or concern specific advertisements. in order to ensure that the requests for such information can be complied with in an effective and efficient manner , and at the same time that the providers of political advertising services are not subject to any disproportionate burdens , it is necessary to set certain conditions that those requests should meet. in the interest of the timely oversight of an election process in particular , providers of political advertising services should quickly respond to requests from competent authorities , and always within 10 working days upon receipt of the measure. in the interest of legal certainty and in compliance with the rights of defence , requests to provide information from a competent authority should contain an adequate statement of reasons and information about available redress. providers of political advertising services should designate contact points for the interaction with the competent authorities. such contact points could be electronic. ### (61) with a view to facilitating the effective application of the obligations set out in the regulation , it is necessary to empower national authorities to request from the services providers the relevant information on the transparency of political advertisement. information to be transmitted to competent authorities could concern an advertising campaign , be aggregated by years or concern specific advertisements. in order to ensure that the requests for such information can be complied with in an effective and efficient manner , and at the same time that the providers of political advertising services are not subject to any disproportionate burdens , it is necessary to set certain conditions that those requests should meet. in the interest of the timely oversight , providers of political advertising services should quickly respond to requests from competent authorities , and always within three working days upon receipt of the measure in case of electoral processes , and seven working days in case of political messages on broad societalissues disseminated at any time. . in the interest of legal certainty and in compliance with the rights of defence , requests to provide information from a competent authority should contain an adequate statement of reasons and information about available redress. providers of political advertising services should designate contact points for the interaction with the competent authorities. such contact points could be electronic.


### regulation (eu) 2021/xxx [the digital services act]. ### regulation (eu) 2022/xxx [the digital services act] and regulation (eu)2022/xxx (the digital markets act).


### a political campaign organisation with or without legal personality , established to achieve a specific outcome in an election or referendum; ### a political campaign organisation with or without legal personality , established to influence a specific outcome in an election or referendum;


### for the purposes of the first paragraph , point (2) messages from official sources regarding the organisation and modalities for participation in elections or referendums or for promoting participation in elections or referendums shall not constitute political advertising. ### political views expressed under the editorial responsibility of a media service provider and placed , promoted , or disseminated without any form of remuneration from a third party , shall not constitute political advertising.


### political advertising services shall be provided in a transparent manner in accordance with the obligations laid down in articles 5 to 11 and 14 of this regulation. ### political advertising services shall be diligently provided in a transparent and accesible manner in accordance with the obligations laid down in articles 4a to 11 and 14 of this regulation.


### 1. providers of advertising services shall request sponsors and providers of advertising services acting on behalf of sponsors to declare whether the advertising service they request the service provider to perform constitutes a political advertising service within the meaning of article 2(5). sponsors and providers of advertising services acting on behalf of sponsors shall make such a declaration. ### 1. providers of political advertising services shall request sponsors and providers of political advertising services acting on behalf of sponsors to declare whether the advertising service they request constitutes a political advertising service within the meaning of article 2(5). sponsors and providers of advertising services acting on behalf of sponsors shall make such a declaration.


### — having regard to the general comments on the crpd as the authoritative guidance on its implementation , ### — having regard to the general comments on the crpd as the authoritative guidance on its implementation , in particular general comment no.2 - article 9: accessibility (adopted on 11 april 2014);


### — having regard to regulation (ec) no 1371/2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations4 , ### — having regard to regulation (eu) 2021/782 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2021 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations4 ,


### — having regard to directive 2010/13/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (audiovisual media services directive)8 , ### — having regard to directive 2010/13/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (audiovisual media services directive)8as amended8a ,


### a. whereas persons with disabilities have equal rights on an equal basis with others in all fields of life and have the inalienable rights to dignity , equal treatment , independent living , autonomy and full participation in their communities , which benefits all levels of society; ### a. whereas persons with disabilities have equal rights on an equal basis with others in all fields of life and have the inalienable rights to dignity , equal treatment , independent living , autonomy and full participation in society , which benefits all levels of society;


### b. whereas the crpd defines ‘universal design’ as the design of products , environments , programmes and services to be usable by all people , to the greatest extent possible , without the need for adaptation or specialised design and without excluding assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities; whereas accessibility is one of the crpd’s general principles , and the eu and member states are legally bound by the crpd under council decision 2010/48/ec; ### b. whereas the crpd defines ‘universal design’ as the design of products , environments , programmes and services to be usable by all people , to the greatest extent possible , without the need for adaptation or specialised design and without excluding assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities; whereas accessibility is one of the crpd’s general principles , and the eu and member states are legally bound by the crpd under council decision 2010/48/ec; whereas general comment no. 2 on the crpd notes the obligation of state parties to adopt action plans and strategies to identify existing barriers to accessibility , set time frames with specific deadlines and provide both the human and material resources necessary to remove the barriers; whereas accessibility is crucial for enjoyment of rights of persons with disabilities to privacy , non-discrimination , employment , inclusive education , political participation , and other rights enshrined by the crpd.


### 1. welcomes the commission’s initiative , announced in the european strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities , to establish the accessibleeu centre (‘centre’) , which aims to increase coherence in implementing harmonised accessibility policies , and to facilitate access to relevant knowledge and skills , promoting a culture of equal opportunities and full participation in society for persons with disabilities; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s initiative , announced in the european strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities , to establish the accessibleeu centre (‘centre’) , which aims to increase coherence in implementing harmonised accessibility policies , and to facilitate access to relevant knowledge and skills , promoting a culture of equal opportunities and full participation in society for persons with disabilities , by means of collaboration and cooperation with public administrations , civil society in the area of disability , accessibility experts and users;


### 2. notes that greater accessibility outcomes in society can only be achieved if the centre follows the ‘universal design’ approach; emphasises the need to ensure that this approach is duly taken into account , in particular in public procurement contracts and tenders; ### 2. notes that greater accessibility outcomes in society can only be achieved if the centre follows the ‘universal design’ approach; emphasises the need to ensure that this approach is duly taken into account in all areas of accessibility to the physical environment , transport , information , communication and services , in particular by means of public procurement contracts and tenders;


### 3. highlights that the eu has established a comprehensive legal framework for accessibility in the single market; regrets , however , that the implementation of such crucial legislation has not yet been satisfactory , mostly due to the lack of qualified accessibility experts; stresses the need for improving the overall knowledge , as well as practical and theoretical expertise , on accessibility policies among public administrations and economic operators , in order to help find suitable solutions in each member state; ### 3. highlights that the eu has established a comprehensive legal framework for accessibility in the single market , including but not limited to the european accessibility act , web accessibility directive , directives on audiovisual media services and electronic communications , technical specifications for railway stations and vehicles; regrets , however , that the implementation of such crucial legislation has not yet been satisfactory , mostly due to the lack of qualified accessibility experts; stresses the need for improving the overall knowledge , as well as practical and theoretical expertise , on accessibility policies among public administrations and economic operators , in order to help find suitable solutions in each member state , and therefore improve the implementation of accessibility legislation;


### 4. believes that the absence of a coordination and cooperation framework between the eu , the member states and the relevant stakeholders represents a further obstacle to the implementation of accessibility laws and to the harmonised enforcement across the eu; ### 4. believes that the absence of a coordination and cooperation framework between the eu , the member states , in particular public authorities monitoring or enforcing accessibility laws and the relevant stakeholders , namely persons with disabilities through their representative organisations , accessibility professionals and the private sector , represents a further obstacle to the implementation of accessibility laws and to the harmonised enforcement across the eu;


### 5. calls on the commission to ensure adequate funding for the functioning of the centre , and calls on the member states to increase resources for the enforcement of accessibility policies , including through eu funds; ### 5. calls on the commission to ensure adequate funding and human resources for the functioning of the centre , and calls on the member states to increase resources for the implementation and enforcement of accessibility policies , including through eu funds;


### 6. calls on the commission to establish a secretariat and a forum to steer and lead the work of the centre; underlines that the forum should guarantee the balanced participation of stakeholders and right-holders with suitable experience in the field of accessibility; stresses that equal gender representation should be ensured; ### 6. calls on the commission to establish a secretariat and a forum to steer and lead the work of the centre; underlines that the forum should guarantee the balanced participation of stakeholders and right-holders with suitable experience in the field of accessibility; stresses that equal gender representation should be ensured; stresses the need to ensure that disability civil society organisations and persons with disabilities themselves and their families participate as an essential part of the centre’s work;


### 7. highlights the specific challenges posed by particular domains of accessibility policies , such as built environment , public procurement , digital accessibility , media and culture , and assistive technologies; believes , therefore , that specialised sub-groups of experts are needed for certain areas; is convinced that these groups should work closely with the centre and the member states in order to guarantee better assessment , implementation , monitoring and enforcement of accessibility-related legislation; ### 7. highlights the specific challenges posed by particular domains of accessibility policies , such as built environment , transport , public procurement , digital accessibility , media and culture , emerging technologies , and assistive technologies; believes , therefore , that specialised sub-groups of experts are needed for certain areas; is convinced that these groups should work closely with the centre and the member states in order to guarantee better assessment , implementation , monitoring and enforcement of accessibility-related legislation;


### 8. calls on the member states to establish national contact points and mirror groups of experts to work hand in hand with the centre on implementing , monitoring and enforcing accessibility legislation; believes that such groups could help finding accessibility solutions which take into account the national specificities; ### 8. calls on the member states to establish national accessibility centres , including contact points , and mirror groups of experts to work hand in hand with the centre on implementing , monitoring and enforcing accessibility legislation; believes that the national accessibility centres should facilitate exchange and coordination among relevant stakeholders and rights-holders , including economic operators , national authorities responsible for accessibility and sectorial legislation implementation and organisations of persons with disabilities; believes that subject matter experts of the centre should provide guidance and training to all relevant stakeholders; believes that such groups could help finding accessibility solutions which take into account the national specificities;


### 9. believes that the centre should function as a hub which provides relevant eu institutions and bodies and its member states when implementing union law with regular assistance and expertise relating to accessibility policies and technical requirements; believes that the centre should establish a cooperation framework that would bring together the relevant national and union bodies with all users groups , in particular organisations representing persons with disabilities , civil society organisations , academia and professionals from all areas of accessibility , in order to guarantee harmonised enforcement across the eu , provide guidance and training , and to inspire policy learning and innovation at national and eu level , including through the identification and sharing of best practices; ### 9. believes that the centre should function as a hub which provides relevant eu institutions and bodies and its member states when implementing union law with regular assistance and expertise relating to accessibility policies and technical requirements; believes that the centre should establish a cooperation framework that would bring together the relevant national and union bodies with all users groups , in particular organisations representing persons with disabilities , civil society organisations , academia and professionals from all areas of accessibility and consumer rights , in order to guarantee harmonised enforcement across the eu , provide guidance and training , and to inspire policy learning and innovation at national and eu level , including through the identification and sharing of best practices; as well as to develop tools and standards aiming to facilitate the implementation of union law; believes that in order to ensure effective participation of all stakeholders and rights-holders , the centre should follow the "universal design" approach and ensure accessibility for all persons with disabilities in their proceedings , and calls all member states to ensure this approach in relation to national accessibility centres and mirror groups;


### 10. stresses the potential benefits of the centre in supporting the commission’s work , inter alia identifying and helping overcome gaps and inconsistencies in current legislation , providing policy recommendations for updating and developing accessibility laws , conducting projects that explore innovative ways to implement accessibility , assisting in drafting technical accessibility specifications , and helping eu agencies and bodies with accessibility-related matters; ### 10. stresses the potential benefits of the centre in supporting the commission’s work , inter alia identifying and helping overcome gaps and inconsistencies in current legislation , providing policy recommendations for updating and developing accessibility laws , mainstreaming accessibility in all relevant policies under the responsibility of different directorates general of the commission , conducting projects that explore innovative ways to implement accessibility , assisting in drafting technical accessibility specifications , and helping eu agencies and bodies with accessibility-related matters;


### 11. is of the opinion that the centre should provide research and studies to both the commission and the member states , as well as specialised and comparable information and data , including feedback on the implementation of accessibility laws; highlights that these actions would help accessibility policies to be solidly based on users’ requirements and experiences; ### 11. is of the opinion that the centre should provide research and studies to both the commission and the member states , as well as specialised and comparable information and data , including feedback on the implementation of accessibility laws; highlights that these actions would help accessibility policies to be solidly based on beneficiaries’ requirements and experiences;


### 12. considers that the role of the centre would be essential in providing member states , stakeholders and right-holders with constant support for the implementation , monitoring and enforcement of accessibility policies , including through training and guidance documents in all eu official languages; ### 12. considers that the role of the centre would be essential in providing the commission and member states , stakeholders and right-holders with constant support for the implementation , monitoring and enforcement of accessibility policies , including through training and guidance documents in all eu official languages;


### 15. calls on the commission to assess the developments in accessibility-related policies regularly and to create an agency within five years of the establishment of the centre if the objectives listed in its mandate are not accomplished; ### 15. calls on the commission to assess the developments in accessibility-related policies regularly and to take steps to convert the centre into a permanent eu agency five years after the establishment of the centre;


### 1. underlines the importance of the proper implementation of the directive; regrets that not all member states have done this and encourages them to do so urgently; ### 1. underlines the importance of the proper implementation of the directive that aims to address discrepancies between the different audiovisual media services; regrets that not all member states have done this and encourages them to do so urgently; is concerned that due to the transposition delay , a full-scale ex-post evaluation is not entirely possible at the current stage;


### 2. highlights the importance of the strengthened country of origin principle that helps providers to abide by the rules and to facilitate the cross-border provision of services; ### 2. highlights the importance of the strengthened country of origin principle that helps providers to abide by the rules and to facilitate the cross-border provision of services; underlines that the country of origin principle is essential to achieve a single market in audiovisual media services , and remains relevant to incentivise investments in innovative and creative productions;


### 3. stresses that media service providers must ensure , in line with article 7 of the directive , that audiovisual services are continuously and progressively made more accessible to people with disabilities; is concerned that , due to delays in transposition , member states will not address the needs of people with disabilities; ### 3. stresses that media service providers must ensure , in line with article 7 of the directive , that audiovisual services are continuously and progressively made more accessible to people with disabilities; reminds that media service providers should report on a regular basis to the national regulatory authorities or bodies on the implementation of the measures; is concerned that , due to delays in transposition , member states will not address the needs of people with disabilities;


### 4. recalls the directive’s key provisions to protect minors , including those on commercial communications; urges the commission to secure the strict implementation and proper enforcement of these rules; ### 4. recalls the directive’s key provisions to protect minors , including those on commercial communications , especially on unhealthy food or beverages; urges the commission to secure the strict implementation and proper enforcement of these rules; notes that self-regulatory codes can also be used as an additional tool to reduce the exposure of minors;


### c. whereas positive encouragement and promotion of professional audiovisual media services from the union can make an important contribution to the global fight against disinformation and fake news; ### c. whereas positive encouragement and promotion of professional audiovisual media services from the union can make an important contribution to the global fight against disinformation and fake news; whereas this contributes to the effective implementation of the right to information and to the promotion of public discourse based on a multitude of opinions;


### 7. calls on the commission , on the basis of the member states’ reports and in cooperation with erga , to work on common qualitative and quantitative targets to promote the further development of accessible services and to improve the accessibility of services overall; ### 7. calls on the commission , on the basis of the member states’ reports and in cooperation with erga and in dialogue with relevant civil society organisations , to work on common qualitative and quantitative targets to continually promote the further development of accessible services and to improve the accessibility of services overall; clear targets , based in each case on the most up-to-date technical developments , in relation to the respective access services , with clear deadlines set in relation to their respective implementation , are desirable; reporting on improvements in accessible offers must be publicly available;


### 8. encourages member states to better use and exploit the opportunities that can arise from the appropriate promotion of audiovisual media services of general interest; suggests , furthermore , that erga develop guidelines in this regard; ### 8. encourages member states to better use and exploit the opportunities that can arise from the appropriate promotion of audiovisual media services of general interest; suggests , furthermore , that erga develop guidelines in this regard , detailing how to promote audiovisual media services of general interest without restricting existing systems or their further development;


### 9. points out , in this regard , that services or content of general interest are deliberately not limited to public service media but also include content provided by commercial media service providers aimed at meeting social , democratic and cultural needs; ### 9. points out , in this regard , that services or content of general interest are deliberately not limited to public service media but also include services or content provided by commercial media service providers aimed at meeting social , democratic and cultural needs;


### 4. in order to cover the regulatory needs of member states and to pursue the environmental , safety and harmonisation goals of article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the commission is empowered to supplement this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by determining , for particular product families and categories , the following: ### 4. in order to cover the regulatory needs of member states and to pursue the environmental , safety and harmonisation goals of article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , the commission is empowered to supplement this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by determining , for particular product families and categories , which are justified to be included in this regulation , the following:


### threshold levels and classes of performance in relation to the essential characteristics and which of the essential characteristics may or shall be declared by manufacturers; ### threshold levels and classes of performance in relation to the essential characteristics , taking into account union climate goals and which of the essential characteristics may or shall be declared by manufacturers in a transparent manner through the use of digital product passports;


### product requirements ### product performance and information requirements


### 1. all products covered by this regulation shall , prior to their placing on the market or direct installation , satisfy the generic , directly applicable product requirements set out in annex i part d and the product requirements laid down in annex i part b and c as specified for the respective product family or category in accordance with paragraph 2. the product requirements laid down in annex i part b and c are only applicable where they have been specified in accordance with paragraph 2. ### 1. all products covered by this regulation shall , prior to their placing on the market or direct installation , satisfy the generic , directly applicable product information requirements set out in annex i part d and the product performance requirements laid down in annex i part b and c as specified for the respective product family or category in accordance with paragraph 2. the product requirements laid down in annex i part b and c are only applicable where they have been specified in accordance with paragraph 2.


### 2. in order to specify the product requirements set out in annex i part b , c and d , the commission is empowered to supplement this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by specifying , for particular product families and categories , these product requirements and by laying down the corresponding assessment methods. once the commission has specified these product requirements by delegated acts , it may issue standardisation requests which aim at the elaboration of voluntary harmonised standards providing presumption of conformity with these mandatory product requirements as specified by these delegated acts. ### 2. in order to specify the product requirements set out in annex i part b , c and d , the commission is empowered to supplement this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by specifying , for particular product families and categories , these product requirements and by laying down the corresponding assessment methods. once the commission has specified these product requirements by delegated acts , it shall issue standardisation requests which aim at the elaboration of voluntary harmonised standards providing presumption of conformity with these mandatory product requirements as specified by these delegated acts.


### 2. in order to specify the product requirements set out in annex i part b , c and d , the commission is empowered to supplement this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by specifying , for particular product families and categories , these product requirements and by laying down the corresponding assessment methods. once the commission has specified these product requirements by delegated acts , it may issue standardisation requests which aim at the elaboration of voluntary harmonised standards providing presumption of conformity with these mandatory product requirements as specified by these delegated acts. ### 2. in order to specify the product requirements set out in annex i part b , c and d , the commission shall supplement this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by specifying , for particular product families and categories , these product requirements and by laying down the corresponding assessment methods. once the commission has specified these product requirements by delegated acts , it may issue standardisation requests which aim at the elaboration of voluntary harmonised standards providing presumption of conformity with these mandatory product requirements as specified by these delegated acts.


### 3. the commission is empowered to amend annex i part b , c and d by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 in order to adapt it to technical progress and in particular to cover new risks and environmental aspects. ### 3. the commission is empowered to amend annex i part b , c and d by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 in order to adapt it to technical progress and in particular to cover new risks and environmental aspects , after discussing with all relevant stakeholders.


### 3. in order to counter systematic non-compliances of notified bodies or manufacturers or in view of adaptation to technical progress , the commission is empowered to amend this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by introducing additional assessment or verification steps in the systems of annex v. ### 3. in order to counter non-compliances of notified bodies or manufacturers or in view of adaptation to technical progress , the commission is empowered to amend this regulation , by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 87 , by adapting , revising or introducing additional assessment or verification steps in the systems of annex v , after discussing with all relevant stakeholders.


### 1. the harmonised zone shall be presumed to be comprehensive , covering all potential requirements for products other than those covered by other union law. ### 1. the harmonised zone shall be presumed to be comprehensive , covering all existing or future requirements for products other than those covered by other union law.


### 4. where a member state deems it necessary , on imperative grounds of health , safety or protection of the environment , including climate , to establish requirements by regulation or to take administrative measures in derogation of paragraph 2 , it shall notify the commission thereof , justifying the need for the procedural obligations established and explain the regulatory need it aims to address and provide evidence both for the existence of the regulatory need and the lack of coverage by the harmonised zone and other union law. member states shall to that end use the notification procedure under directive (eu) 2015/1535 , where applicable. ### 4. where a member state deems it necessary , on imperative grounds of health , safety or protection of persons , as well as the protection of the environment , including climate , to establish requirements by regulation or to take administrative measures in derogation of paragraph 2 , it shall notify the commission thereof , justifying the need for the procedural obligations established and explain the regulatory need it aims to address and provide evidence both for the existence of the regulatory need and the lack of coverage by the harmonised zone and other union law. member states shall to that end use the notification procedure under directive (eu) 2015/1535 , where applicable.


### 8. member states may ban the destruction of products taken back in accordance with article 22(2) , point (j) and article 26 or make the destruction of these products dependent on their prior making available on a national brokering platform for non-commercial use of products. ### 8. member states shall ban the destruction of surplus and unsold products or products taken back free of charge by the manufacturer in accordance with article 22(2) , point (j) and article 26 or make the destruction of these products dependent on their prior making available on a national brokering platform for non-commercial use of products.


### 1. where a product is covered by a harmonised technical specification adopted in accordance with article 4(2) or (3) , the manufacturer shall undergo the applicable assessment and verification system set out in annex v and draw up a declaration of performance before such a product is placed on the market. a manufacturer of a product which is not covered by any harmonised technical specification may issue a declaration of performance in accordance with the relevant european assessment document and european technical assessment. ### 1. where a construction product is covered by a harmonised technical specification adopted in accordance with article 4(2) or (3) , the manufacturer shall undergo the applicable assessment and verification system set out in annex v and draw up a declaration of performance before such a product is placed on the market. a manufacturer of a product which is not covered by any harmonised technical specification may issue a declaration of performance in accordance with the relevant european assessment document and european technical assessment.


### 1. the declaration of performance shall express the performance of products in relation to the essential characteristics of those products in accordance with the relevant harmonised technical specifications or european assessment document. ### 1. the declaration of performance shall express the performance of products in relation to the essential characteristics of those products in accordance with the relevant harmonised technical specifications , delegated act adopted in accordance to article 4 paragraph 3 of this regulation or european assessment document.


### 2. the declaration of performance shall be drawn up using the model set out in annex ii without the section relating to conformity. the declaration of performance shall at least cover the performance with regard to the mandatory essential characteristics listed in annex i part a point 2 , the essential characteristics mandatory by virtue of harmonised technical specifications or delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 4(3) , and the assessment of environmental sustainability referred to in article 22(1). ### 2. the declaration of performance shall be drawn up using the model set out in annex ii without the section relating to conformity. the declaration of performance shall at least cover the performance with regard to the mandatory essential characteristics listed in annex i part a point 1.3 , point 1.8 and point 2 , the essential characteristics mandatory by virtue of harmonised technical specifications or delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 4(3) , and the assessment of environmental sustainability referred to in article 22(1). information disclosed under annex i part a point 2 must be product specific.


### 1. the declaration of conformity shall express conformity of a product with product requirements referred to in article 5(1) and (2). ### 1. the declaration of conformity shall express conformity of a product with product requirements referred to in article 5(1) and (2) and article 22.


### 4. the manufacturer shall fulfil the obligations of this article as from the first revision of the declaration of performance undertaken by the manufacturer after the date of application of harmonised technical specification , for the respective product family or category , but at the latest 3 years after that date. ### 4. the manufacturer shall fulfil the obligations of this article as from the [insert date of entry into force of this regulation];


### where the declaration is provided by electronic means , the manufacturer shall issue that declaration in a commonly readable , but unamendable electronic format. alternatively , the manufacturer may use a permalink provided that the permalink and the document accessible via the permalink are unamendable. commission delegated regulation (eu) no 157/201446 shall apply under this regulation. ### where the declaration is provided by electronic means , either actively or by using a permalink , the manufacturer shall issue that declaration in a machine and human readable , but unamendable electronic format. when using a permalink , the manufacturer shall ensure that document accessible via the permalink are unamendable. commission delegated regulation (eu) no 157/201446 shall apply under this regulation.


### 2. the ce marking shall be affixed to those products for which the manufacturer has drawn up a declaration of performance or conformity in accordance with articles 9 and 11 to 14. the ce marking shall be affixed to key parts. the ce marking may not be affixed to parts which are not key parts. ### 2. the ce marking shall be affixed to those products for which the manufacturer has drawn up a declaration of performance and conformity in accordance with articles 9 and 11 to 14. the ce marking shall be affixed to key parts of the construction product. the ce marking may not be affixed to parts which are not key parts.


### a member state shall not prohibit or impede , within its territory or under its responsibility , the making available on the market or the use of products bearing the ce marking , when the declared performances correspond to the requirements for such use in that member state. ### a member state shall not prohibit or impede , within its territory or under its responsibility , the making available on the market or the use of products bearing the ce marking.


### a member state shall not prohibit or impede , within its territory or under its responsibility , the making available on the market or the use of products bearing the ce marking , when the product conforms with product requirements set-up in or by means of this regulation , unless it is specified in the respective harmonised technical specification that the respective requirements constitute only minimum requirements. ### a member state shall not prohibit or impede , within its territory or under its responsibility , the making available on the market or the use of products bearing the ce marking , when the declared performances correspond to the requirements for such use in that member state or the product conforms with product requirements set-up in or by means of this regulation , unless it is specified in the respective harmonised technical specification that the respective requirements constitute only minimum requirements.


### 1. an economic operator shall take all necessary measures to ensure continued compliance , including of products , with this regulation. where non-compliance of the economic operator or of a product has been stated and corrective action has been requested by a market surveillance authority in accordance with article 70(1) , the economic operator shall submit progress reports to that authority until that authority decides that the corrective action can be closed. ### 1. an economic operator shall take all necessary measures to ensure continued compliance with this regulation. where non-compliance of the economic operator or of a product has been stated and corrective action has been requested by a market surveillance authority in accordance with article 70(1) , the economic operator shall submit progress reports to that authority until that authority decides that the corrective action can be closed.


### 2. where diverging statements of non-compliance of an economic operator or of a product and requests for corrective action emanate from authorities of different member states , an economic operator shall take differentiated measures , subject to where the products are intended to be made available on the market or directly installed. where this is not possible or where a more severe measure imposed by one member state encompasses the less severe measure imposed by another , the more severe measure shall be taken. where these rules do not lead to a clear result , the member states concerned and the commission , and , on their request , other member states shall try to find a common solution and , if need is , adopt an implementing act in accordance with article 33. ### deleted


### an economic operator shall , on request of an authority , communicate any economic operator or other actor to that authority: ### an economic operator shall , on request of a competent authority in the field , communicate any economic operator or other actor to that authority:


### (vi) names , addresses , contact details of natural or legal persons acting for those operators. ### (vi) names , addresses , contact details of natural or legal persons acting for those operators , in compliance with the gdpr.


### an economic operator shall provide all the requested data into the database or system established in accordance with article 78 within two months after the availability of that database or system has been stated in a publication of the official journal and bear the fees of registration linked thereto. it shall at least bi-annually verify the correctness of the provided data. ### an economic operator shall provide all the requested data , including the declaration of performance and conformity , through the construction product passport in accordance with article 78 within two months after the availability of that database or system has been stated in a publication of the official journal and bear the fees of registration linked thereto. it shall at least bi-annually verify the correctness of the provided data.


### 2. the manufacturer shall refrain from any claim about the characteristics of a product that is not based on: ### 2. the manufacturer shall refrain from any claim about the characteristics and performance of a product that is not based on:


### 7. the manufacturer shall upload the data of the declaration of performance , of the declaration of conformity , the information referred to in paragraph 6 and the technical documentation in the eu product database or system established in accordance with article 78. ### 7. the manufacturer shall share the information of the declaration of performance , including mandatory information on the environmental performance of construction products , of the declaration of conformity , the information referred to in paragraph 6 and the technical documentation through the construction product passport established in accordance with article 78.