### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result . ### bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of union environmental - and climate - related objectives is a very high priority in the future of union agriculture and forestry . the architecture of the cap should therefore reflect greater ambition with respect to these objectives , while at the same time reflecting adequately the greater burden and requirements before the producers . by virtue of the delivery model , action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result - driven and article 11 tfeu should , for this purpose , be considered as an obligation of result .


### expenditure that becomes eligible as a result of an amendment to a cap strategic plan shall be eligible for a contribution from the eafrd from the date of submission to the commission of the request for amendment . ### expenditure that becomes eligible as a result of an amendment to a cap strategic plan shall be eligible for a contribution from the eafrd and the eagf from the date of submission to the commission of the request for amendment .


### member states may grant support for investments under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and / or intangible investments , including in collective form and for collective use , which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , especially with reference to boosting competitiveness .


### operational programs shall have a minimum duration of three years and a maximum duration of seven years . they shall pursue the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 and at least two other objectives referred to in that article . ### operational programs shall have a minimum duration of three years and a maximum duration of seven years . they shall pursue the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 and at least one other objectives referred to in that article .


### the annual review meeting shall aim at examining the performance of each plan , including progress made towards achieving established targets , any issues affecting performance and past or future actions to be taken to address them . ### the review meeting shall aim at examining the performance of each plan , including progress made towards achieving established targets , any issues affecting performance and past or future actions to be taken to address them .


### member states shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 75% of the eligible costs . ### member states shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 75% of the eligible costs . member states must establish a priority for investments made by young farmers , pursuant to point of article 4 of this regulation .


### to pursue the objectives referred to in article 56 , the member states referred to in article 82 shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the types of interventions referred to in article 60 . within the chosen types of intervention , they shall define interventions . ### to pursue the objectives referred to in article 56 , the member states referred to in article 82 shall choose in their cap strategic plans one or more of the types of interventions referred to in article 60 , to be defined at the level of the member state . within the chosen types of intervention , they shall define interventions .


### where support under title iii of this regulation is granted to forms of cooperation between undertakings , it may be granted only to such forms of cooperation which comply with the competition rules as they apply by virtue of articles 206 to 209 of the regulation no 1308 / 2013 . ### where support under title iii of this regulation is granted to forms of agreements , decisions and concerted practices between undertakings , it may be granted only to such forms of agreements , decisions and concerted practices which comply with the competition rules as they apply by virtue of articles 206 to 209 of the regulation no 1308 / 2013 .


### member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , as well as the maximum number of hectares per farmer for which the redistributive income support shall be paid . ### member states shall identify the criteria for calculating the amount to be granted for complementary redistributive income support for sustainability under the cap strategic plans . member states shall establish an amount per hectare or different amounts for different ranges of hectares , depending on the higher or lower intensity of the criteria previously identified , for each farmer receiving redistributive income support .


### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 addressing the difficulty or difficulties they undergo by improving their competitiveness , their sustainability or their quality . ### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 by supporting their efforts to improve their competitiveness , their structuring , their sustainability or their quality .


### member states shall include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an administrative penalty shall be imposed on beneficiaries receiving direct payments under chapter ii of this title or the annual premia under articles 65 , 66 and 67 who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas : ### member states include in their cap strategic plans a system of conditionality , under which an effective and disuassive system of administrative penalty shall be imposed on all beneficiaries receiving payments under the eagf and eafrd who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the cap strategic plan , as listed in annex iii , relating to the following specific areas :


### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques and sustainable use of pesticides . ### advisory services and technical assistance , in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques and the reduction of the use of pesticides .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to that end , member states should set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for specific financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 4% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 000 , which can be accessed also through , or in combination with , support in the form of specific financial instruments , should be established .


### promote employment , growth , social inclusion and local development in rural areas , including bio - economy and sustainable forestry ; ### promote employment , growth , investment , social inclusion , and local development in rural areas , including tourism , bio - economy and sustainable forestry ;


### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result indicators set out in annex i . ### based on the swot analysis referred to in article 103 and an assessment of needs referred to in article 96 , member state shall establish in the cap strategic plans an intervention strategy as referred to in article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in article 6 . the targets shall be defined using a common set of result and impact indicators set out in annex i .


### member states shall aim to make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall contribution to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall contribution made to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . ### member states shall make , through their cap strategic plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point of article 97 , a greater overall share of the budget allocated to the achievement of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 in comparison to the overall share of the budget allocated to the achievement of the objective laid down in point of the first subparagraph of article 110 of regulation no 1306 / 2013 through support under the eagf and the eafrd in the period 2014 to 2020 . member states shall compare the share of the budget allocated to each of the interventions as follows : . interventions described in article 28 of this regulation with article 43 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 . interventions described in articles 65 , 67 and 68 point 4 of this regulation with articles 17 , 21 to 23 , 25 , and 34 of regulation no 1305 / 2013 . payments for organic conversion and maintenance in the cap strategic plans under article 28 shall exceed the total payments made before 2021 under rural development measures , calculated as a yearly average using constant prices .


### commitments shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years . however , where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought , member states may determine a longer period in the cap strategic plan for particular types of commitments , including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period . in exceptional and duly justified cases , and for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period , member states may determine a shorter period in their cap strategic plans . ### commitments shall be undertaken usually for a period of five to seven years . however , where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought , member states may determine a longer period in the cap strategic plan for particular types of commitments , including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period . in exceptional and duly justified cases , and for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period , member states may determine a shorter period in their cap strategic plans .


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time as head of a holding and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 .


### market withdrawal for free - distribution or other destinations ; ### market withdrawal for free - distribution or other destinations , including the cost of processing withdrawn products before free distribution ;


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 and no 1307 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 , no 1307 / 2013 and no 1308 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 , regulation no 1307 / 2013 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations , until the cap strategic plan is approved .


### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ; ### go beyond the minimum requirements for the relevant use of fertiliser and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and union law ;


### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , conservation agriculture and integrated production ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified . ### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as high nature value farming , agro - ecology , integrated production and digital and precision farming beneficial to the environment ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare and animal health ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources and biodiversity . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified .


### studies of new markets , necessary for the expansion of market outlets ; ### studies of new or existing markets , necessary for the expansion and consolidation of market outlets ;


### the schemes for the climate and the environment . ### the schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare .


### annual performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data , output and result indicators and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised outputs , realised expenditure , realised results and distance to respective targets . ### performance reports shall set out key qualitative and quantitative information the implementation of the cap strategic plan by reference to financial data and in accordance with the second paragraph of article 118 . they shall also include information about realised results and distance to respective targets .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals , for instance by preventing supply excesses in sectors characterised by excess production , and consumers’ demands .


### member states shall ensure that interventions under this article are consistent with those granted under article 65 . ### member states , where appropriate in collaboration with the regions , shall ensure that interventions under this article are consistent with those granted under article 65 .


### member states shall pursue the objectives set out in title ii by specifying interventions based on the types of interventions set out in chapters ii , iii and iv of this title in accordance with the common requirements set out in this chapter . ### member states and , where appropriate , the regions shall pursue the objectives set out in title ii by specifying interventions based on the types of interventions set out in chapters ii , iii and iv of this title in accordance with the common requirements set out in this chapter . the regions shall be able to specify the interventions set out in chapter iv under the regional intervention programmes set out in article 95a .


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set up and put in place procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest for farm advisory services whose objective is improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions and the specific objectives of this regulation referred to in article 6 , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones as well as animal welfare , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water and the reduction of the use of pesticides , as well as agro - ecological measures , the promotion of the sustainable management of nutrients , the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should set out procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest , and integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


### member states shall involve those partners in the preparation of the cap strategic plans . ### each of the partners from point shall be represented in an equal proportion , and a balanced representation between points and shall be ensured . member states shall involve those partners throughout the preparation and implementation of the cap strategic plans , including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with article 111 . the organisation and implementation of the partnership shall be carried out in accordance with commission delegated regulation no 240 / 201438 .


### member states may grant support for agricultural , forestry and rural business knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant support for knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### by 15 february 2023 and 15 february of each subsequent year until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous financial year . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022 . for direct payments as referred to in chapter ii of title iii , the report shall cover only financial year 2022 . ### by 30&#160 ; june 2026 and 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan covering the previous financial years .


### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap . ### support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving cap objectives . support can entail all aspects of such cooperation , such as the setting up of quality schemes ; collective environmental and climate action ; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets ; pilot projects ; operational group projects within the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects , smart villages , buyers ' clubs and machinery rings ; farm partnerships ; forest management plans ; networks and clusters ; social farming ; community supported agriculture ; actions within the scope of leader ; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations , as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the cap . as a way of promoting intergenerational renewal , consideration should be given to granting specific support to farmers who wish to stop farming before reaching the statutory retirement age and intend to hand over their farm to a cooperating younger farmer .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives that are relevant , of those set out in article 6 . these tools may consist of multi - risk management systems .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 7 , 12 , 23 , 28 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 50 , 78 , 81 , 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### a description of the strategy for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions . ### strategies for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas , smart villages , and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the cap strategic plan interventions .


### member states shall draw up an evaluation plan providing indications on intended evaluation activities during the implementation period . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall draw up an evaluation plan providing indications on intended evaluation activities during the implementation period .


### ' young farmer ' shall be defined in a way that it includes : ### ' young farmer ' a person who when submitting the application is less than 40 years old , has the appropriate professional abilities and skills and is established on a farm holding as owner of that holding for the first time ; that person may be established individually or together with other farmers , in any legal form . the person ' s date of establishment shall be the date on which the applicant carries out or completes an action or actions related to the establishment process .


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in broadband and connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , support for young people , greater participation by women in rural economy and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . the cap currently contributes to the reduction of poverty and the creation of better jobs for farmers across the eu and should continue to do so in the future . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , in order to avoid any dangerous trends towards speculative land grabbing , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers and ensure that genuine farmers actually receive cap support . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and new farmers , rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , specific measures in favour of rural women , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 .


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the common elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , should not be precluded , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . the framework definition must , in any event , help to preserve the model of family farming that exists in the european union and must be based on a credible agricultural activity .


### implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; ### negotiation , implementation and management of phytosanitary protocols for export and import between third countries and the territory of the union to facilitate access to third country markets ; including market and production impact studies .


### articles 17 and 19 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 , as well as annex i to that regulation where relevant for croatia , shall continue to apply until 31 december 2021 . ### articles 17 and 19 of regulation no 1307 / 2013 , as well as annex i to that regulation where relevant for croatia , shall continue to apply until 31 december 2023 .


### the member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives in the other sectors referred to in point of article 39 : ### when establishing operational programmes in the other sectors referred to in point of article 39 , the member states shall pursue one or more of the following objectives :


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 and no 1307 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 138 supplementing this regulation with measures to protect any acquired rights and legitimate expectations of beneficiaries to the extent necessary for the transition from the arrangements provided for in regulations no 1305 / 2013 , no 1307 / 2013 and no 1308 / 2013 to those laid down in this regulation . those transitional rules shall in particular lay down the conditions under which support approved by the commission under regulation no 1305 / 2013 , regulation no 1307 / 2013 and regulation no 1308 / 2013 may be integrated into support provided for under this regulation , including for technical assistance and for the ex post evaluations , until the cap strategic plan is approved .


### member states shall establish the legal framework governing the granting of union support to beneficiaries on the basis of the cap strategic plan and in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in this regulation and regulation [ hzr ] . ### member states and , where appropriate , in collaboration with regions , shall establish the legal framework governing the granting of union support to beneficiaries on the basis of the cap strategic plan and in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in this regulation and regulation [ hzr ] .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , while protecting its commonality , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , and international commitments , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . in order to strike a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , while preserving the principles of fairness and equality , member states should be required to take action to achieve all specific objectives . these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy , animal welfare , and environment .


### when pursuing the specific objectives member states shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support . ### when pursuing the specific objectives member states and the commission shall ensure simplification and performance of the cap support .


### member states shall entrust evaluations to functionally independent experts . ### member states , and where applicable the regions , shall entrust evaluations to functionally independent experts .


### use of wine making by - products for industrial and energy purposes ensuring the quality of union wine while protecting the environment ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### use of wine making by - products and residues for industrial , energy or agronomic purposes ensuring the quality of union wine while protecting the environment ; that objective relates to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ;


### by 15 february 2023 and 15 february of each subsequent year until and including 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan in the previous financial year . the report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022 . for direct payments as referred to in chapter ii of title iii , the report shall cover only financial year 2022 . ### by 30&#160 ; june 2026 and 2030 , the member states shall submit to the commission a performance report on the implementation of the cap strategic plan covering the previous financial years .


### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . _________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programs of the european communities . ### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . where data for certain indicators are not complete , the commission shall propose alternative indicators based on the results of research an pilot projects while also considering eu wide data collections such as the lucas survey . _________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programs of the european communities .


### the cap should keep ensuring food security , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , food waste and animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , while at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . ### the cap should keep ensuring food security for europe , which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient , safe and nutritious food at all times and maximising eu plant protein production . moreover , it should help improving the response of union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health , including sustainable agricultural production , healthier nutrition , reduced food waste and enhanced animal welfare . the cap should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics , such as regionally identifiable food chains , and at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands . member states should ensure that financial support for farmers in procuring new skills and equipment required to transition their production in order to meet changing consumer demands and protect livelihoods in rural communities is being allocated .


### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . _________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programs of the european communities . ### data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources , such as the farm accountancy data network and eurostat . where data for these indicators are not available or not complete , the commission shall address gaps in the context of the european statistical program established under regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council40 , the legal framework governing the farm accountancy data network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the joint research centre and the european environment agency . _________________ 40 regulation no 223 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2009 on european statistics and repealing regulation no 1101 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the statistical office of the european communities , council regulation no 322 / 97 on community statistics , and council decision 89 / 382 / eec , euratom establishing a committee on the statistical programmes of the european communities .


### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , including soil and climatic condition , existing farming systems , land use , crop rotation , farming practices , and farm structures . ### member states shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes , is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition . member states shall define , at national or regional level , minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in annex iii , taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned , and ensures the land contributes to the specific objectives as set out in article 6 , , and .


### attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ; ### improve generational renewal , attract and sustain young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas ;


### risk management as referred to in article 70 ; ### risk prevention and management as referred to in article 70 ;


### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio - economy . ### forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the union forest strategy , and be based on member states ' national or sub - national forest programs or equivalent instruments , which should build on the commitments stemming from the regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use , land use energy and forestry [ lulucf regulation ] and those made in the ministerial conferences on the protection of forests in europe . interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests , including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems ; the protection , restoration and improvement of forest resources , taking into account adaptation needs ; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience , and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services ; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy taking fully into account the assessment of the feedstock availability1a and support of bio - economy . _________________ 1a in accordance with annex viii to the governance of the energy union regulation , bioenergy sustainability report is to be done biennially


### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and / or associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply . ### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations , associations of producer organisations and / or inter - branch organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose , articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply .


### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat . ### existing administrative registers such as the iacs , lpis , animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained . the iacs and lpis shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the cap . data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance , in cooperation with statistical authorities in member states and with eurostat .


### regulation no 1307 / 2013 is repealed with effect from 1 january 2021 . ### regulation no 1307 / 2013 is repealed with effect from 1 january 2023 .


### member states may grant support for agricultural , forestry and rural business knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant support for knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### the monitoring committee shall examine in particular : ### according to its territorial scope , the monitoring committee may examine in particular :


### producer organisations operating in different member states implementing interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 transnationally ; ### producer organisations and associations of producer organisations operating in different member states implementing interventions linked to one of the objectives referred to in article 42 transnationally ;


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### each of those practices is designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - , climate - and animal welfare related objectives laid down in points , , and of article 6 .


### by way of derogation from article 73 and the first subparagraph , in cases of emergency measures due to natural disasters , catastrophic events or adverse climatic events or a significant and sudden change in the socio - economic conditions of the member state or region , the cap strategic plan may provide that eligibility of eafrd financed expenditure relating to amendments of the plan may start from the date on which the event occurred . ### by way of derogation from article 73 and the first subparagraph , in cases of emergency measures due to natural disasters , catastrophic events , spread of an epizootic or of plant diseases or adverse climatic events or a significant and sudden change in the socio - economic conditions of the member state or region , the cap strategic plan may provide that eligibility of eafrd financed expenditure relating to amendments of the plan may start from the date on which the event occurred .


### for the specific objective to attract young farmers set out in point of article 6 , the swot shall include a short analysis of access to land , land mobility and land restructuring , access of finance and credits , and access to knowledge and advice . ### for the specific objective to attract young farmers set out in point of article 6 , the swot shall include a short analysis of access to land , land mobility and land restructuring , access of finance and credits , and access to knowledge and advice , and capacity to cope with risk .


### where applicable , an analysis of the specific needs of vulnerable geographical areas , such as the outermost regions ; ### where applicable , an analysis of the specific needs of isolated or vulnerable geographical areas , such as the outermost regions ;


### the maximum level of union financial assistance for market withdrawals referred to in point of article 46 and for the types of interventions referred to in article 52 ; ### the maximum level of union financial assistance for market withdrawals referred to in point of article 46 and for the types of interventions referred to in article 52 , as well as fixed packaging and transport rates for products withdrawn for free distribution and processing costs prior to delivery for this purpose ;


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to both maintain and promote , on eligible hectares , changes needed in agricultural practices that are beneficial for the climate and the environment .


### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ; ### research and development of sustainable production methods , including pest resilience , innovative practices boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 ;


### the description of the elements that ensure modernisation of the cap referred to in point of article 95 shall highlight the elements of the cap strategic plan that support the modernisation of the agricultural sector and the cap and shall contain in particular : ### the description of the elements that ensure the transition to more sustainable production models for the cap referred to in point of article 95 shall highlight the elements of the cap strategic plan that support the modernisation of the agricultural sector and the cap and shall contain in particular :


### in order to ensure legal certainty , protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth , coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content ; rules for good agricultural and environmental condition and certain related elements in respect of the eligibility requirements ; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements ; further rules on eco - schemes ; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector , including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period ; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment . ### in order to ensure legal certainty , protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth , coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments , the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content ; rules for good agricultural and environmental condition and certain related elements in respect of the eligibility requirements ; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements ; further rules on eco - schemes , rules on animals from animal production systems ineligible for coupled support ; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector , including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period ; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to that end , member states should set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for specific financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 000 , which can be accessed also through , or in combination with , support in the form of specific financial instruments , should be established .


### the last annual performance report , to be submitted by 15 february 2030 , shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period . ### the last performance report , to be submitted by 30 june 2030 , shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period .


### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and / or associations of producer organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply . ### the interventions defined by the member states referred to in article 82 shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations , associations of producer organisations and / or inter - branch organisations recognised under regulation no 1308 / 2013 . for this purpose , articles 61 and 62 of this regulation shall apply .


### support viable farm income and resilience across the union to enhance food security ; ### support viable farm income and economic sustainability across the union to enhance food security ;


### member states should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries , including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty , when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , given that those groups experience particular problems in re - entering the labour market . notwithstanding , the principles of gender equality and of non - discrimination , which are among the union’s core values and are enshrined in the european pillar of social rights , should be respected and promoted when implementing the egf . ### member states should pay particular attention to disadvantaged beneficiaries , including young and older unemployed persons and those at risk of poverty , as well as to take into account the need to combat women’s discrimination in employment , when designing the coordinated package of active labour market policy measures , given that those groups experience particular problems in re - entering the labour market . notwithstanding , the principles of gender equality and of non - discrimination , which are among the union’s core values and are enshrined in the european pillar of social rights , should be respected and promoted when implementing the egf . the implementation of the egf should aim to contribute to the promotion of sustainable employment that guarantees equal opportunities , respects the principle of equal pay for work of equal value and supports work life balance measures that foster gender equality .


### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states . ### the egf shall contribute to a just transition to a climate - friendly and resource - efficient economy , to a better and fairer distribution of the benefits of globalisation , and to the development of new technologies by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance equality , social and economic cohesion and inclusion among regions , member states and within societies .


### the costs of the measures referred to in point may not exceed 35% of the total costs for the coordinated package of personalised services listed in this paragraph . ### the costs of the measures referred to in point may not exceed 50% of the total costs for the coordinated package of personalised services listed in this paragraph .


### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ; ### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , information about life - long learning , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ; those activities shall be implemented on the basis of the principle of equal treatment between women and men , with a particular focus on keeping women active in the labour market ;


### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of unexpected major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups . ### the specific objective of the egf is to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events , particularly those caused by globalisation - related challenges , such as changes in world trade patterns , including in intra - eu trade , the opening of markets , potential negative effects arising from foreign direct investments , offshoring , dumping , trade disputes , financial or economic crises , the transition to low - carbon economy or as a consequence of digitisation or automation , making it more flexible and simplifying the procedure . particular emphasis shall lie on measures that help the most disadvantaged groups , smes and start - ups for eligibility purposes .


### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market . ### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market as well as the possibility of reintegrating workers into the occupational sector of their former employment , where a major restructuring event has created a need for new or supplementary skills , and where existing skills can be utilised most efficiently .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are an integral part of , and are promoted during , the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the egf . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are an integral part of , and are promoted during all appropriate stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the egf .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age , and on overcoming gender stereotypes in employment , where appropriate . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures .


### every four years the commission shall carry out on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the member states , an evaluation of the egf financial contributions . ### every four years the commission shall carry out on its own initiative and in close cooperation with the member states , an evaluation of the egf financial contributions including subsequent impact assessment of its application at national , regional and local levels . for the purpose of evaluation referred to in the first subparagraph , the member states shall collect all available data on egf cases and assisted workers .


### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information on the egf , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure . ### the commission shall maintain and update regularly an online presence in a user friendly manner , accessible in all official languages of the institutions of the union , to provide updated information and implementation data on the egf since its inception , guidance on the submission of applications , as well as information on accepted and rejected applications and on the role of the european parliament and the council in the budgetary procedure .


### displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , displaced workers as well as self - employed persons whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible egf beneficiaries for the purposes of this regulation . ### displaced workers and self - employed persons whose activity has ceased should have equal access to the egf independently of their type of employment contract or employment relationship . therefore , displaced workers as well as self - employed persons , including owner / managers of micro and small businesses , whose activity has ceased should be regarded as possible egf beneficiaries for the purposes of this regulation .


### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ; ### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , women ' s empowerment , self - confidence and motivation modules , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ;


### a financial contribution from the egf may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted beneficiaries and , in particular , the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers , into employment or self - employment . ### a financial contribution from the egf may be made for active labour market measures that form part of a coordinated package of personalised services , designed to facilitate the re - integration of the targeted beneficiaries and , in particular female and the most disadvantaged among the displaced workers , into employment or self - employment .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the european globalisation adjustment fund . ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the european fund for transition .


### in order to enable political scrutiny by the european parliament and continuous monitoring by the commission of results obtained with egf assistance , member states should submit a final report on the implementation of the egf . ### in order to enable political scrutiny by the european parliament and continuous monitoring by the commission of results obtained with egf assistance , member states should submit a final report on the implementation of the egf every two years .


### considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce , the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be a mandatory horizontal element of any coordinated package of personalised services offered . ### considering the fact that the digital transformation of the economy requires a certain level of digital competence of the workforce , the dissemination of skills required in the digital age should be a mandatory horizontal element of any coordinated package of personalised services offered and should incorporate the aim of increasing the participation of women in stem professions .


### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time . ### in order to support beneficiaries effectively and rapidly , member states should do their utmost to submit complete applications for a financial contribution from the egf . in case the commission requires further information for the assessment of an application , the provision of additional information should be limited in time . it is important that the member states and the commission work closely together to meet the deadlines for examining applications for a financial contribution from the egf as defined in this regulation .


### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ; ### the results of a beneficiary survey conducted within six months of the end of the implementation period , which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries , or for those who already found employment , more information on the quality of employment found , such as the change in working hours , level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment , and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender , age group and education level ;


### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial age and take into account the demand on the local labour market . ### the design of the coordinated package of personalised services shall anticipate future and sustainable labour market perspectives and required skills . the coordinated package shall be compatible with the shift towards a resource - efficient and sustainable economy , and shall also focus on the dissemination of skills required in the digital industrial and in sustainable green sectors and jobs , and taking into account the demand on the local labour market and the need to eliminate gender gaps in employment .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are an integral part of , and are promoted during , the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the egf . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure that equality between men and women and the integration of the gender perspective are an integral part of , and are promoted during , the various stages of the implementation of the financial contribution from the egf in particular when selecting target groups , establishing criteria and indicators as well as designing coordinated package of personalised services for beneficiaries .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on the european union and in article 10 tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 teu should be respected in the implementation of the funds , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in accordance with article 8 tfeu , member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities , promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective by ensuring that the implementation of the priorities , financed by the egf contribute to the promotion of gender equality as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the objectives of the funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the union ' s promotion of the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle .


### special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes . ### in light of the principle of equality , member states should ensure effective access to information about the eft throughout their territory , including in rural areas . the commission should , in particular , promote the dissemination of existing best practice , raise awareness of the eft’s eligibility criteria and application procedures and do more to raise awareness of the eft among eu citizens and workers . special provisions should be included for information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes .


### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers’ recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , training or subsistence allowances , including allowances for carers . ### special time - limited measures , such as job - search allowances , employers’ recruitment incentives , mobility allowances , training or subsistence allowances , including work - life balance allowances for working parents and carers .


### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures . ### financial contributions from the egf should be primarily directed at active labour market measures aimed at reintegrating beneficiaries rapidly into sustainable employment , where new forms of work - life balance are promoted in order to support working parents and carers as well as gender equality in employment , either within or outside their initial sector of activity . measures should reflect the prospected needs of the local or regional labour market . however , whenever relevant , the mobility of displaced workers should also be supported in order to help find new employment elsewhere . a particular focus shall be laid on the dissemination of skills required in the digital age . the inclusion of pecuniary allowances in a coordinated package of personalised services should be restricted . companies could be encouraged to participate in the national co - funding for the egf - supported measures .


### the commission shall implement information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes based on its experience with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the egf and ensuring that union citizens and workers know about the egf . ### the commission shall implement information and communication activities on egf cases and outcomes based on its experience with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the egf and ensuring that union citizens and workers know about the egf , including citizens and workers in rural areas with difficult access to information .


### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ; ### tailor - made training and retraining , including in information and communication technology and other skills required in the digital age , information about life - long learning , certification of acquired experience , job - search assistance , occupational guidance , advisory services , mentoring , outplacement assistance , entrepreneurship promotion , aid for self - employment , business start - ups and employee take - overs , and cooperation activities ; those activities shall be implemented on the basis of the principle of equal treatment between women and men , with a particular focus on keeping women active in the labour market ;


### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved . ### ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on marine habitats , including sensitive seabed habitats , are minimised and maintained below the levels needed to achieve good environmental status , in particular for each habitat type assessed in the framework of directive 2008 / 56 / ec in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved with the aim of ensuring that the criteria provided for descriptor 6 , laid down in part b of the annex to the commission decision 2010 / 477 / eu , are fulfilled ;


### the commission may require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 and shall make this assessment public .


### ' exploitation pattern ' means how fishing pressure is distributed across the age profile of a stock ; ### ' exploitation pattern ' means how fishing mortality is distributed across the age profile of a stock ;


### articles 7 and 14 and part a of annexes v to x shall also apply to recreational fisheries . ### this regulation shall also apply to recreational fisheries .


### species not subject to catch limits ### catches of unwanted species not subject to catch limits


### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ; ### ensure sustainable exploitation patterns that guarantee the conservation of fishery resources and protect sensitive sizes and ages , in particular juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ;


### ‘ directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that / those species makes up more than 50% of the economic value of the catch ; ### ‘ directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that / those species makes up more than 50% of the catch ;


### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### the use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to direct or cumulative negative impacts on marine habitats , including sensitive habitats or non - target species .


### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative direct or cumulative impacts on marine habitats , especially sensitive habitats , or non - target species .


### in order to minimise the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats , regional groups of member states should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats . where scientific evidence shows that there is a serious threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then member states should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region . in particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds . ### in order to minimise and , where possible , eliminate the bycatches of sensitive species and impacts of fishing gears on sensitive habitats , regional groups of member states should develop additional mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of fishing on sensitive species and habitats . where scientific evidence shows that there is a threat to the conservation status of such species and habitats then member states should introduce additional restrictions on the construction and operation of certain fishing gears or even the introduction of a total prohibition on their use in that region . in particular such provisions could be applied to the use of driftnets which in certain areas has resulted in significant catches of cetaceans and seabirds .


### where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in annex i is necessary through the addition of new species which require protection , the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 32 . ### where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in annex i is necessary , the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with article 32 .


### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , such as the electric pulse trawl could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species . ### on the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears , duly evaluated by the stecf , the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears , could be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of member states . the use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non - target species or compromise the achievement of a good environmental status of marine waters .


### paragraph 1 shall not apply to catches of species which are exempted from the application of the landing obligation in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### paragraph 1 shall not apply to fishing activities in the mediterranean sea or catches of species which are exempted from the application of the landing obligation in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .