### where a member state police authority has been so empowered by national legislative measures as referred to in paragraph 2 , it may , solely for the purpose of identifying a person , query the cir with the biometric data of that person taken during an identity check . ### where a member state police authority is unable to identify a person on the basis of his / her travel document , or of another credible document proving his / her identity , or with the identity data provided by that person in accordance with rules and procedures laid down in national law , and where a member state police authority has been so empowered by national legislative measures as referred to in paragraph 2 , it may , in the presence of that person , and solely for the purpose of identifying that person , query the esp or the shared bms with the biographical or biometric data of that person taken during the identity check .


### where the query indicates that data on that person is stored in the cir , the member states authority shall have access to consult the data referred to in article 18 . ### where the query indicates that data on that person is stored in the eu information systems or the sis , the member states police authority shall have access to consult the following data : the data referred to in [ article 16 to and article 17 to of the ees regulation ] ; the data referred to in article 9 to , and of regulation no767 / 2008 ; and [ the data referred to in article 15 to of the etias regulation ] .


### for the purposes of preventing , detecting and investigating terrorist offences or other serious criminal offences in a specific case and in order to obtain information on whether data on a specific person is present in eurodac , the member state designated authorities and europol may consult the cir . ### where there are reasonable grounds to believe that consultation of eu information systems will substantially contribute to the prevention , detection or investigation of the terrorist of other serious criminal offences , in particular where there is a substantiated suspicion that the suspect , perpetrator or victim of a terrorist offence or other serious criminal offence falls under the category of third country nationals whose data are stored in [ the ees ] , the vis , [ the etias ] or the eurodac system , and where a prior search in national databases has been carried out and a query of the automated fingerprint identification system of the other member states under decision 2008 / 615 / jha has been launched , the member states designated authorities and europol may use the esp and the shared bms in order to obtain information on whether data on a specific person is present in the ees , the vis and [ the etias ]


### a multiple - identity detector creating and storing links between data in the eu information systems included in the common identity repository and the sis and as a consequence detecting multiple identities , with the dual purpose of facilitating identity checks and combating identity fraud , is established for the purpose of supporting the functioning of the cir and the objectives of the ees , the vis , the etias ] , eurodac , the sis and [ the ecris - tcn system ] . ### a multiple - identity detector is established to create and store links between data in the eu information systems and the sis , and as a consequence to detect multiple identities , in order to facilitate identity checks and combat identity fraud , and thus in order to support the functioning and the objectives of the ees , the vis , the etias ] , eurodac , the sis and [ the ecris - tcn system ] .


### where the data contained within an information system as referred to in paragraph 1 contains biometric data , the common identity repository and the central - sis shall use the shared biometric matching service in order to perform the multiple - identity detection . the shared bms shall compare the biometric templates obtained from any new biometric data to the biometric templates already contained in the shared bms in order to verify whether or not data belonging to the same third - country national is already stored in the cir or in the central sis . ### where the data contained within an information system as referred to in paragraph 1 contains biometric data , that information system and the central - sis shall use the shared biometric matching service in order to perform the multiple - identity detection . the shared bms shall compare the new biometric data obtained from the relevant information system against any biometric data already contained in the other information systems in order to verify whether or not data belonging to the same third - country national is already stored in another information system .


### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , the authority responsible for verification of different identities shall have access to the related data contained in the relevant identity confirmation file and to the identity data linked in the common identity repository and , where relevant , in the sis , and shall assess the different identities and shall update the link in accordance with articles 31 , 32 and 33 and add it to the identity confirmation file without delay . ### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , the authority responsible for verification of different identities shall have access to the related data contained in the relevant identity confirmation file and to the identity data linked in the relevant information systems and , where relevant , in the sis , and shall assess the different identities and update the link in accordance with articles 31 , 32 and 33 and add it to the identity confirmation file without delay .


### the linked data has different identity data and no manual verification of different identity has taken place . ### the linked data has different identity data , there is no biometric data to compare , and no manual verification of different identity has taken place .


### the linked data has similar identity data and the authority responsible for the verification of different identities concluded it refers unlawfully to the same person . ### the linked data has similar identity data and the authority responsible for the verification of different identities concluded it refers to the same person in an unjustified manner .


### where the cir or the sis are queried and where a red link exists between two or more of the information systems constituting the cir or with the sis , the multiple - identity detector shall reply indicating the data referred to in article 34 . follow - up to a red link shall take place in accordance with union and national law . ### where the cir or the sis are queried and where a red link exists between two or more of the information systems constituting the cir or with the sis , the multiple - identity detector shall reply indicating the data referred to in article 34 , only indicating a reference to the information systems to which member state authorities and eu agencies have access respective of the access rights under union and national law . follow - up to a red link shall take place in accordance with union and national law , basing any legal consequence for the person only on the relevant data on that person and not on the red link itself . no legal consequence for the person or persons concerned shall derive solely from the existence of a red link .


### the identity confirmation files and its data , including the links , shall be stored in the multiple - identity detector only for as long as the linked data is stored in two or more eu information systems . ### the identity confirmation files and its data , including the links , shall be stored in the multiple - identity detector only for as long as the linked data is stored in two or more eu information systems . once this condition is no longer met , the identity confirmation files and their data , including all related links , shall be deleted automatically .


### eu - lisa shall establish automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures on the data stored in the sis , eurodac , [ the ecris - tcn system ] , the shared biometric matching service , the common identity repository and the multiple - identity detector . ### eu - lisa shall establish as soon as possible automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures on the data stored in the ees , the [ etias ] , the vis and the sis , and the multiple - identity detector . those automated data quality control mechanisms should be adequately tested prior to the start of operations of the interoperability components in accordance with article 62 .


### one year after the establishment of the automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures and common data quality indicators and every year thereafter , the commission shall evaluate member state implementation of data quality and shall make any necessary recommendations . the member states shall provide the commission with an action plan to remedy any deficiencies identified in the evaluation report and shall report on any progress against this action plan until it is fully implemented . the commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the european parliament , to the council , to the european data protection supervisor and to the european union agency for fundamental rights established by council regulation no 168 / 2007 . 63 _________________ 63 council regulation no 168 / 2007 of 15 february 2007 establishing a european union agency for fundamental rights . ### one year after the establishment of the automated data quality control mechanisms and procedures and common data quality indicators and every year thereafter , the commission shall evaluate member state implementation of data quality and in particular , data quality issues deriving from erroneous historical data in existing eu information systems and in the sis . the commission shall make any necessary recommendations . the member states shall provide the commission with an action plan to remedy any deficiencies identified in the evaluation report and shall report on any progress against this action plan until it is fully implemented . the commission shall transmit the evaluation report to the european parliament , to the council , to the european data protection supervisor and to the european union agency for fundamental rights established by council regulation no 168 / 2007 . 63 _________________ 63 council regulation no 168 / 2007 of 15 february 2007 establishing a european union agency for fundamental rights .


### the commission shall lay down detailed rules on the operation of the crrs , including specific safeguards for processing of personal data referred to under paragraph 2 and 3 and security rules applicable to the repository by means of implementing acts . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 64 . ### the commission shall lay down detailed rules on the operation of the crrs , including specific safeguards for processing of personal data referred to under paragraph 2 and 3 and security rules applicable to the repository by means of a delegated act . that delegated act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 63 .


### in relation to the processing of data in the shared biometric matching service , the member state authorities that are controllers for the eurodac , sis and [ the ecris - tcn system ] respectively , shall also be considered as controllers in accordance with article 4 of regulation 2016 / 679 in relation to the biometric templates obtained from the data referred to in article 13 that they enter into respective systems and shall have responsibility for the processing of the biometric templates in the shared bms . ### in relation to the processing of data in the shared biometric matching service , the member state authorities that are controllers for the vis , ees , and sis respectively , shall also be considered as controllers in accordance with article 4 of regulation 2016 / 679 in relation to the processing of biometric data that they enter into respective systems . in relation to information security management of the shared bms , eu - lisa shall be considered a controller .


### the european border and coast guard agency shall be considered a data controller in accordance with article 2 of regulation no 45 / 2001 in relation to processing of personal data by the etias central unit ; ### the european border and coast guard agency shall be considered a data controller in accordance with article 2 of regulation no 45 / 2001 in relation to processing of personal data by the etias central unit . in relation to information security management of the etias central system , eu - lisa shall be considered a controller ;


### both eu - lisa and the member state authorities shall ensure the security of the processing of personal data that takes place pursuant to the application of this regulation . eu - lisa , [ the etias central unit ] and the member state authorities shall cooperate on security - related tasks . ### both eu - lisa and the member state authorities shall ensure the security of the processing of personal data that takes place pursuant to the application of this regulation . eu - lisa shall be responsible for the central systems and member state authorities shall be responsible for the security at the end - points controlling access to the systems , [ the etias central unit ] and the member state authorities shall cooperate on security - related tasks .


### monitor the effectiveness of the security measures referred to in this paragraph and take the necessary organisational measures related to internal monitoring to ensure compliance with this regulation . ### monitor the effectiveness of the security measures referred to in this paragraph and take the necessary organisational measures related to internal monitoring to ensure compliance with this regulation and to assess those security measures in the light of new technological developments .


### without prejudice to the notification and communication of a personal data breach pursuant to article 33 of regulation 2016 / 679 , article 30 of directive 2016 / 680 , or both , member states shall notify the commission , eu - lisa and the european data protection supervisor of security incidents . in the event of a security incident in relation to the central infrastructure of the interoperability components , eu - lisa shall notify the commission and the european data protection supervisor . ### without prejudice to the notification and communication of a personal data breach pursuant to article 33 of regulation 2016 / 679 , article 30 of directive 2016 / 680 , or both , member states shall immediately notify the commission , eu - lisa and the european data protection supervisor of security incidents . in the event of a security incident in relation to the central infrastructure of the interoperability components , eu lisa shall notify the commission and the european data protection supervisor .


### member states and the relevant eu bodies shall ensure that each authority entitled to access the interoperability components takes the measures necessary to monitor its compliance with this regulation and cooperates , where necessary , with the supervisory authority . ### member states and the relevant eu bodies shall ensure that each authority entitled to access the interoperability components takes the measures necessary to monitor its compliance with this regulation and cooperates , where necessary , with the supervisory authority . where the member states establish that this regulation has been infringed , they must define and apply the appropriate penalties .


### 46right of information ### 46right to information


### the member state responsible for the manual verification of different identities as referred to in article 29 or the member state to which the request has been made shall reply to such requests within 45 days of receipt of the request . ### the member state responsible for the manual verification of different identities as referred to in article 29 or the member state to which the request has been made , either directly from the data subject in accordance with paragraph 1 or via the web service established by eu - lisa in accordance with paragraph 2 , shall reply to such requests at the latest within 14 days of receipt of the request .


### if a request for correction or erasure of personal data is made to a member state other than the member state responsible , the member state to which the request has been made shall contact the authorities of the member state responsible within seven days and the member state responsible shall check the accuracy of the data and the lawfulness of the data processing within 30 days of such contact . ### if a request for correction or erasure of personal data is made to a member state other than the member state responsible , the member state to which the request has been made shall contact the authorities of the member state responsible within seven days and the member state responsible shall check the accuracy of the data and the lawfulness of the data processing within 14 days of such contact . the person concerned shall be informed by the member state which contacted the authority of the member state responsible that his or her request was forwarded about the further procedure .


### any request made pursuant to paragraph 3 shall contain the necessary information to identify the person concerned . that information shall be used exclusively to enable the exercise of the rights referred to in paragraph 3 and shall be erased immediately afterwards . ### any request made pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2 shall contain the necessary information to identify the person concerned . that information shall be used exclusively to enable the exercise of the rights referred to in paragraph 1 and shall be erased immediately afterwards .


### the responsible member state or , where applicable , the member state to which the request has been made shall keep a record in the form of a written document that a request referred to in paragraph 3 was made and how it was addressed , and shall make that document available to competent data protection national supervisory authorities without delay . ### the responsible member state or , where applicable , the member state to which the request has been made shall keep a record in the form of a written document that a request referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 was made and how it was addressed , and shall make that document available to competent data protection national supervisory authorities without delay .


### personal data stored in or accessed by the interoperability components shall not be transferred or made available to any third country , to any international organisation or to any private party . ### personal data stored in , processed or accessed by the interoperability components shall not be transferred or made available to any third country , to any international organisation or to any private party .


### member states shall ensure that their supervisory authority has sufficient resources to fulfil the tasks entrusted to it under this regulation . ### member states shall ensure that their supervisory authority has sufficient additional resources , including both human and financial resources , to fulfil the tasks entrusted to it under this regulation .


### the development shall consist of the elaboration and implementation of the technical specifications , testing and overall project coordination . ### the development shall consist of the elaboration and implementation of the technical specifications , testing and overall project coordination . in that regard , the tasks of eu - lisa shall also be : perform a security risk assessment ; follow the principles of privacy by design and by default during the entire lifecycle of the development of the interoperability components and ; conduct a security risk assessment regarding the interoperability of eu information systems , interoperability components , europol data and interpol databases


### the duly authorised staff of the competent authorities of member states , the commission and eu - lisa shall have access to consult the following data related to the european search portal , solely for the purposes of reporting and statistics without enabling individual identification : ### the duly authorised staff of the competent authorities of member states and eu - lisa shall have access to consult the following data related to the european search portal , solely for the purposes of reporting and statistics without enabling individual identification :


### the duly authorised staff of the competent authorities of member states , the commission and eu - lisa shall have access to consult the following data related to the multiple - identity detector , solely for the purposes of reporting and statistics without enabling individual identification : ### the duly authorised staff of the competent authorities of member states and eu - lisa shall have access to consult the following data related to the multiple - identity detector , solely for the purposes of reporting and statistics without enabling individual identification :


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 8 and 9 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 8 , 9 , 28 and 39 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### by [ six months after the entry into force of this regulation — opoce , please replace with the actual date ] and every six months thereafter during the development phase of the interoperability components , eu - lisa shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the state of play of the development of the interoperability components . once the development is finalised , a report shall be submitted to the european parliament and the council explaining in detail how the objectives , in particular relating to planning and costs , were achieved as well as justifying any divergences . ### by [ six months after the entry into force of this regulation — opoce , please replace with the actual date ] and every six months thereafter during the development phase of the interoperability components , eu - lisa shall submit a report to the european parliament , the council , and the european data protection supervisor , on the state of play of the development of the interoperability components . once the development is finalised , a report shall be submitted to the european parliament the council explaining in detail how the objectives , in particular relating to planning and costs , were achieved as well as justifying any divergences .


### for the purposes of technical maintenance , eu - lisa shall have access to the necessary information relating to the data processing operations performed in the interoperability components . ### for the purposes of technical maintenance , eu - lisa shall have access to the necessary information relating to the data processing operations performed in the interoperability components without having access to any personal data processed by those components .


### when there is a significant change in the production process of a substance that has been used in accordance with directive 2002 / 46 / ec , regulation no 1925 / 2006 or regulation no 609 / 2013 , or a change in particle size of such a substance , for example through nanotechnology , it may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , that substance should be considered a novel food under this regulation and should be re - evaluated first in accordance with this regulation and subsequently in accordance with the relevant specific legislation . ### when there is a significant change in the production process of a substance that has been used in accordance with directive 2002 / 46 / ec , regulation no 1925 / 2006 or regulation no 609 / 2013 , or a change in particle size of such a substance , for example through nanotechnology , it may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety . therefore , that substance should be considered a novel food under this regulation and should be re - evaluated first in accordance with this regulation , after full risk assessment , and subsequently in accordance with the relevant specific legislation .


### the placing on the market within the union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated , where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated . those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country . the history of safe food use should not include non - food uses or uses not related to normal diets . ### traditional foods from third countries should automatically go through a full risk assessment by efsa at the beginning of the procedure , even if no reasoned safety objections are presented .


### novel foods should be authorised and used only if they fulfil the criteria laid down in this regulation . novel foods should be safe and their use should not mislead the consumer . therefore , where a novel food is intended to replace another food , it should not differ from that food in a way that would be nutritionally less advantageous for the consumer . ### novel foods should be authorised and used only if they fulfil the criteria laid down in this regulation . novel foods should be safe and their safety assessment should be based on the precautionary principle as laid down in article 7 of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council1 a . in addition , their use should not mislead the consumer . therefore , where a novel food is intended to replace another food , it should not differ from that food in a way that would be nutritionally less advantageous for the consumer . __________________ 1 a regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety .


### criteria for the evaluation of the safety risks arising from novel foods should also be laid down . in order to ensure the harmonised scientific assessment of novel foods , such assessments should be carried out by the european food safety authority . ### criteria for the evaluation of the safety risks arising from novel foods should also be clearly defined and laid down . in order to ensure the harmonised scientific assessment of novel foods , such assessments should be carried out by the european food safety authority . efsa , whose assessments should be undertaken in a transparent manner , should set up a network with member states and the advisory committee on novel foods and processes . any novel characteristic that may have an impact on health should be assessed on an individual basis .


### food to which a new production process not used for food production within the union before 15&#160 ; may 1997 is applied , where that production process gives rise to significant changes in the composition or structure of the food which affect its nutritional value , the way it is metabolised or the level of undesirable&#160 ; substances ; ### food to which a new production process not used for food production within the union before 15&#160 ; may 1997 is applied , where that production process gives rise to significant changes , determined after full risk assessment , in the composition or structure of the food which affect its nutritional value , the way it is metabolised or the level of undesirable&#160 ; substances ;


### in order to ensure the uniform implementation of this regulation , the commission may decide , by means of implementing acts , whether or not a particular food falls within the definition of novel food , as laid down in article 2 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 26 a , to decide whether or not a particular food falls within the definition of novel food , as laid down in article 2 .


### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27 . ### those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 27 .


### that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 27 . ### the delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 27 .


### only novel foods authorised and included in the union list may be placed on the market within the union as such and used in or on foods under the conditions of use specified therein . ### only novel foods authorised and included in the union list may be placed on the market within the union as such and used according to the conditions of use and the labelling requirements specified therein .


### it does not , on the basis of the scientific evidence available , pose a safety risk to human health ; ### it does not , on the basis of the scientific evidence available , and after application of the precautionary principle laid down in article 7 of regulation no 178 / 2002 , pose a safety risk to human health ;


### the procedure for authorising the placing on the market within the union of a novel food and updating of the union list provided for in article 8 shall start either on the commission ' s initiative or following an application to the commission by an applicant . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 27 , concerning the authorisation of the placing on the market within the union of a novel food and the updating of the union list which shall be annexed to this regulation .


### the procedure for authorising the placing on the market within the union of a novel food and updating the union list as provided for in article 8 shall end with the adoption of an implementing act in accordance with article 11 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 26 a , concerning the authorisation of the placing on the market within the union of a novel food and the updating of the union list laid down in the annex .


### in assessing the safety of novel foods , efsa shall , where appropriate , consider the following : ### in assessing the safety of novel foods , efsa shall , where appropriate and in accordance with the precautionary principle , consider the following :


### procedure for traditional foods from third countries ### notification procedure for traditional foods from third countries


### whether the history of safe food use in a third country is substantiated by reliable data submitted by the applicant in accordance with articles 13 and 15 ; ### whether the history of safe food use in a third country , assessed on the basis of scientific guidelines and criteria&#160 ; that shall be clarified , &#160 ; is substantiated by reliable data submitted by the applicant in accordance with articles 13 and 15 ;


### within three months of the date of publication of efsa ' s opinion , the commission shall submit to the committee referred to in article 27 a draft implementing act to authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food from a third country and to update the union list , taking into account the following : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 26 a , within three months of the date of publication of efsa ' s opinion , to authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food from a third country and to update the union list , taking into account the following :


### within three months of the date of publication of efsa ' s opinion , the commission shall submit to the committee referred to in article 27 a draft implementing act to authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food from a third country and to update the union list , taking into account the following : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 27 , within three months of the date of publication of efsa ' s opinion , to authorise the placing on the market within the union of the traditional food from a third country and to update the union list , taking into account the following :


### penalties and committee procedure ### penalties and general provisions


### the targets laid down in directive 94 / 62 / ec of the european parliament and of the council13 for the recovery and recycling of packaging and packaging waste should be amended by increasing the preparing for re - use and recycling of packaging waste in order to better reflect the union’s ambition to move towards a circular economy . __________________ 13 directive 94 / 62 / ec of european parliament and council of 20 december 1994 on packaging and packaging waste . ### the targets laid down in directive 94 / 62 / ec of the european parliament and of the council13 for the recovery and recycling of packaging and packaging waste should be ambitious and should therefore be amended by increasing the preparing for re - use and recycling of packaging waste in order to better reflect the union’s ambition to move towards a circular economy . separate quantitative targets for re - use are needed to ensure access to re - usable products and create job opportunities . __________________ 13 directive 94 / 62 / ec of european parliament and council of 20 december 1994 on packaging and packaging waste .


### in order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on preparation for re - use it is essential to establish common rules for reporting . similarly , it is important to lay down more precisely the rules according to which member states should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets . to that effect , as a general rule , the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process . in order to limit administrative burdens , member states should be allowed , under strict conditions , to report recycling rates on the basis of the output of sorting facilities . losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and / or chemical transformation processes inherent to the final recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled . ### in order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on recycling and preparation for re - use it is essential to establish common rules on data collection , traceability , verification and reporting . similarly , it is important to lay down more precisely the rules according to which member states should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets . the calculation of the attainment of the targets should be based on one solid and harmonised method that prevents reporting of discarded waste as recycled waste . to that end , the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process . losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and / or chemical transformation processes inherent to the final recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled .


### statistical data reported by member states are essential for the commission to assess compliance with waste legislation across the member states . the quality , reliability and comparability of statistics should be improved by introducing a single entry point for all waste data , deleting obsolete reporting requirements , benchmarking national reporting methodologies and introducing a data quality check report . ### data reported by member states are essential for the commission to assess compliance with waste legislation across the member states . the quality , reliability and comparability of data reported should be improved by introducing a common methodology for data collection and processing based on reliable sources as well as a single entry point for all waste data , deleting obsolete reporting requirements , benchmarking national reporting methodologies and introducing a data quality check report .


### in order to supplement or amend directive 94 / 62 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of articles 6a , 6a , 11 , 19 and 20 . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council . ### in order to supplement or amend directive 94 / 62 / ec , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of rules on the calculation of the attainment of the recovery , re - use and recycling targets , certain exceptions concerning the maximum concentration levels of heavy metals in certain recycled materials , product loops and types of packaging , amendments to the list of illustrative examples on the definition of packaging and any technical difficulties encountered in applying this directive . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of directive 94 / 62 / ec , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in respect of articles 12 and 19 . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of directive 94 / 62 / ec , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission in respect of laying down the methodology for data collection and processing and the format for reporting data concerning the attainment of the recovery , re - use and recycling targets and for adapting to scientific and technical progress the identification system concerning the nature of the packaging materials used . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council16 . __________________ 16 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


### points 3 to 10 are deleted ; ### points 3 and 4 and from 6 to 10 are deleted ;


### ' in addition , the definitions of ‘ waste’ , ‘ waste producer’ , ‘ waste holder’ , ‘ waste management’ , ' collection ' , ' separate collection ' , ‘ prevention’ , ‘ re - use’ , ' treatment ' , ‘ recovery’ , ‘ preparing for re - use’ , ‘ recycling’ , ' final recycling process ' and ‘ disposal’ laid down in article 3 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec shall apply . ' ### ' in addition , the definitions of ' waste ' , ' waste producer ' , ' waste holder ' , ' waste management ' , ' collection ' , ' separate collection ' , ' prevention ' , ' sorting ' , ' municipal waste ' , ' industrial and commercial waste ' , ' treatment ' , ' recovery ' , ' preparing for re - use ' , ' preparing for re - use operator ' , ' recycling ' , ' organic recycling ' , ' final recycling process ' , ' litter ' , ' littering ' and ' disposal ' laid down in article 3 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec shall apply . '


### 75% of paper and cardboard ; ### 90% of paper and cardboard ;


### packaging waste sent to another member state for the purposes of preparing for reuse , recycling or recovery in that other member state may only be counted towards the attainment of the targets laid down in paragraph 1 to by the member state in which the packaging waste was collected . ### packaging waste sent to another member state for the purposes of preparing for reuse , recycling or recovery in that other member state may only be counted towards the attainment of the targets laid down in paragraph 1 to by the member state in which the packaging waste was collected and previously documented by means of the corresponding final recycling certificate .


### the weight of the packaging waste recycled shall be understood as the weight of the input waste entering the final recycling process ; ### the weight of the packaging waste recycled shall be measured as the weight of the input waste entering the final recycling process in a given year ;


### member states shall establish an effective system of quality control and traceability of the packaging waste to ensure that conditions laid down in paragraph 3 and are met . the system may consist of either electronic registries set up pursuant to article 35 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec , technical specifications for the quality requirements of sorted waste or any equivalent measure to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the data gathered on recycled waste . ### member states shall establish an effective system of quality control and traceability of the packaging waste to ensure compliance with the rules laid down in paragraph 1 . the system may consist of either electronic registries set up pursuant to article 35 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec , technical specifications for the quality requirements of sorted waste or any equivalent measure to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the data gathered on recycled waste . member states shall inform the commission about the method chosen for quality control and traceability .


### the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 3d . the first reporting shall cover data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of entry into force of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of entry into force of this directive + 1 year ] . ### the data shall be collected and processed , using common methodology , and reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 3d . the first reporting shall cover data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of entry into force of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of entry into force of this directive + 1 year ] .


### the commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . the report shall cover an assessment of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states as well as the completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of that data . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years . ### the commission shall review the data and the information reported in accordance with this article and publish a report on the results of its review . until the common methodology for data collection and processing is established , the report shall cover an assessment of the organisation of the data collection , the sources of data and the methodology used in member states . the commission shall also assess completeness , reliability , timeliness and consistency of the data and the information submitted . the assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement . the report shall be drawn up every three years .


### the name and the locality of the recipient and the amount and the purpose of the funds should not be published if it risks endangering the integrity of the recipient as protected by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union or would harm the legitimate commercial interests of the recipient . ### the name and the locality of the recipient and the amount and the purpose of the funds should not be published where there is a proven risk that such publication may compromise the integrity of the recipient as protected by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union or would harm the legitimate commercial interests of the recipient .


### the overall contribution from the union budget to cef blending facilities shall not exceed 10% of the overall financial envelopes of the cef as referred to in article 5 . ### the sum of the overall contribution from the union budget to cef blending facilities and the financial instruments laid down in article 14 , paragraph 2 , shall not exceed 10% of the overall financial envelopes of the cef as referred to in article 5 .


### support provided under the cef blending facility in the form of grants shall comply with the eligibility and conditions for financial assistance set out in article 7 . the amount of financial assistance to be granted to the blending operations supported by means of a cef blending facility shall be modulated on the basis of a cost - benefit analysis and the need to maximise the leverage of union funding . ### support provided under the cef blending facility in the form of grants shall comply with the eligibility and conditions for financial assistance set out in article 7 . the amount of financial assistance to be granted to the blending operations supported by means of a cef blending facility shall be modulated on the basis of a cost - benefit analysis and the need to maximise the leverage of union funding and in any case the grant accorded shall not exceed the financing percentages laid down in article 10 .


### the union , any member state and other investors may contribute to cef blending facilities , provided that the commission agrees to any specification of the eligibility criteria of blending operations and / or the investment strategy of the facility which may be necessary due to the additional contribution . those additional resources shall be implemented by the commission in accordance with paragraph 2 . ### the union , any member state and other investors may contribute to cef blending facilities , provided that , exceptionally , the commission agrees to and justifies other specifications of the eligibility criteria of blending operations and / or the investment strategy of the facility wherever necessary for the implementation of a project of common interest . the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 21 for the adoption of specifications other than those laid down in the cef . those additional resources shall be implemented by the commission in accordance with paragraph 2 .


### blending operations supported by means of a cef blending facility shall be selected on the basis of maturity and shall seek sectoral diversification in accordance with articles 3 and 4 as well as geographical balance across the member states . they shall : ### blending operations supported by means of a cef blending facility shall be selected on the basis of maturity , taking into account a set of criteria which shall be set by the commission by means of a delegated act in accordance with article 21 , seeking sectoral diversification in accordance with articles 3 and 4 as well as geographical balance across the member states . they shall :


### blending operations in third countries may be supported by means of a cef transport blending facility if those actions are necessary for the implementation of a project of common interest . ### blending operations in third countries may be supported by means of a cef blending facility if those actions are necessary for the implementation of a project of common interest .


### in order to allow the elm to respond to potential upcoming challenges and union priorities , as well as to provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 32 300 000 000 by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas . ### in order to allow the elm to maintain current levels of support for union priorities as outlined in the global strategy on the european union ' s foreign and security policy , respond to potential upcoming challenges and provide a strategic response addressing root causes of migration , the maximum ceiling for the eib financing operations under the eu guarantee should be increased to eur 38 470 000 000 , inter alia by releasing the optional additional amount of eur 3 000 000 000 . under the general mandate , the amount of eur 1 400 000 000 should be earmarked for projects in the public sector directed to refugees and host communities in crisis affected areas .


### addressing root causes of migration should be added as a new objective of the mandate . ### addressing root causes of migration should be added as a new objective of the mandate and should be pursued in full compliance with article 21 of the treaty on european union , including with regard to the protection of human rights , labour rights and gender equality .


### the eib should develop and implement a set of indicators in its results measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector directed to refugees and host communities . therefore , an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations addressing root causes of migration should be included in the commission ' s annual reporting to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing operations . ### the eib should develop and implement a set of indicators in its results measurement framework for projects in the public sector and in the private sector directed to refugees and host communities . therefore , an assessment of the contribution of eib financing operations addressing root causes of migration should be included in the commission ' s annual reporting to the european parliament and to the council on eib financing operations . appropriate access to information for the institutions of the union and for the general public should be improved , particularly with regard to results , evaluations and impact appraisals of projects , the system of contracts and subcontracts , and economic feasibility studies .


### ' 3 . the eib monitoring shall also endeavour to cover the implementation of intermediated operations and the performance of financial intermediaries in support of smes . ' ### article 9 is amended as follows : ' 3 . the eib monitoring shall cover the implementation of intermediated operations and the performance of financial intermediaries in support of smes . '


### indicators for projects providing strategic response addressing root causes of migration shall be developed by the eib ; ; ### indicators for projects providing strategic response addressing root causes of migration shall be developed by the eib in close consultation with affected communities , civil society organisations and ngos ; ' ;


### ' an assessment of the quality of eib financing operations , in particular , the extent to which the eib has taken into account environmental and social sustainability in the due diligence and monitoring of the investment projects financed ; ' ### article 11 is amended as follows : ' an assessment of the quality of eib financing operations , in particular , the extent to which the eib has taken into account environmental and social sustainability in the due diligence and monitoring of the investment projects financed as well as measures to maximise local ownership by promoting the involvement of affected communities , civil society organisations and ngos ; '


### regulation 2018 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council [ new cpr ] 16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument which operate under a common framework . _________________ 16 [ full reference - new cpr ] . ### regulation 2018 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council [ new cpr ] 16 sets out common rules applicable to various funds including the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the european agricultural fund for rural development , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund , the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument which operate under a common framework . _________________ 16 [ full reference - new cpr ] .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union , with a special focus on combating social exclusion and discrimination , and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account and fully respecting the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms . member states should also comply with the obligations set out in the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , in particular the obligation to ensure accessibility set out in its article 9 , in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . the accessibility of persons with disabilities should be guaranteed in all infrastructure projects funded by the erdf and the cohesion fund with the exception of duly justified cases . member states and the commission should aim at eradicating poverty , at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination complying with article 21 of the charter that stipulates that any discrimination based on any ground such as sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation is prohibited . . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the united nations sustainable development goals . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender mainstreaming and gender equality , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure barrier - free accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . member states and the commission should aim at eliminating inequalities , reducing regional disparities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective , as well as at combating discrimination based on sex , nationality , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund should be pursued in the framework of the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change and the union ' s promotion of sustainable development and the aim of preserving , protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in articles 11 and 191 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , 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 gender , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation . they should also ensure that the erdf and the cohesion fund promote equal opportunities for all , without discrimination in accordance with article 10 tfeu and promotes the inclusion in society of persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others and contribute to the implementation of the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 . the funds should also promote the transition from institutional care to family and community - based care , in particular for those who face multiple discrimination . the funds should the funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### horizontal principles as set out in article 3 of the treaty on european union and in article 10 of the tfeu , including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in article 5 of the teu , should be respected in the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund , taking into account the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . member states should also respect the obligations of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services . 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 funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation . the objectives of the erdf and the cohesion fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development , notably the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals as well as 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 of the tfeu , taking into account the polluter pays principle . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . the implementation of the erdf and the cohesion fund should also include a cultural dimension , in accordance with article 167 tfeu .


### in an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics , it is clear that union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments . in order to ensure coherent , strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility - sharing efforts between member states in managing migration , the erdf should provide support to facilitate the long - term integration of migrants . ### in an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics , it is clear that union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments , such as the esf + , erdf , and the amf . in order to ensure coherent , strong and consistent support for solidarity and efforts for the fair sharing of responsibilities between member states in managing migration , the erdf should provide support to facilitate the long - term integration and inclusion of third - country nationals .


### in order to support the efforts of member states and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their citizens as well as the prevention of radicalisation , while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other union policies , investments under the erdf should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spaces and critical infrastructure , such as transport and energy . ### the erdf should be used to prevent marginalisation and eradicate segregation , thereby contributing to the efforts of member states and regions in ensuring a high level of cohesion , integration and inclusion in societies . investments under the erdf should also contribute to safety in areas where there is a need to ensure safe public spaces and critical infrastructure , such as transport and energy


### in addition , investments under the erdf should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high - speed digital infrastructure network , and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility . ### in addition , investments under the erdf should contribute to the development of trans - european networks of transport infrastructure and a comprehensive high - speed digital infrastructure network , and to promoting clean , safe and sustainable multimodal urban mobility .


### in order to improve the overall administrative capacity of institutions and governance in member states implementing programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal , it is necessary to enable supporting measures under all of the specific objectives . ### in order to improve the overall administrative capacity of the institutions and governance in the member states implementing the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal , it is necessary to promote administrative reinforcement measures of a structural nature in support of all specific objectives , based on measurable objectives and notified to citizens and businesses as a means of simplifying and reducing the administrative burden .


### in order to enable the erdf to provide support under etc / interreg in terms of both investments in infrastructure and the associated investments , training and integration activities , it is necessary to provide that the erdf may also provide support for activities under the specific objectives of the esf + , set up under regulation 2018 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council [ new esf + ] 18 . __________________ 18 [ full reference - new esf + ] . ### in order to enable the erdf to provide support under etc / interreg in terms of both investments in infrastructure and the associated investments , training and integration activities , for the improvement and development of administrative skills and competences , it is necessary to provide that the erdf may also provide support for activities under the specific objectives of the esf + , set up under regulation 2018 / xxx of the european parliament and of the council [ new esf + ] 18 . __________________ 18 [ full reference - new esf + ] .


### in order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way , the support given to by the erdf to productive investments under the relevant specific objective , should be limited to only micro , small and medium - sized enterprises within the meaning of commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec19 , except where investments involve cooperation with smes in research and innovation activities . __________________ 19 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . ### in order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way , but without undermining achievement of the programme ' s objectives , the support given to by the erdf to productive investments under the relevant specific objective , should preferably be limited to micro , small and medium - sized enterprises within the meaning of commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec19 , except where investments involve cooperation with smes . __________________ 19 commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises .


### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . that thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of member states formed according to respective gross national income . in addition , the methodology to classify member states should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions . ### the erdf should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured and less developed regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments . erdf support under the investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in regulation 2018 / xxx [ new cpr ] . therefore support from the erdf should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ' a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ' and ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ' . said thematic concentration should be attained at national level , allowing margins for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between various categories of regions , taking account too of different levels of development . in addition , the methodology to classify the regions should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions .


### this regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the erdf and the cohesion fund , under their respective objectives as set out in the tfeu . the cohesion fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in ten - t . with regard to the erdf , the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure , investments in relation to access to services , productive investments in sme ' s , equipment , software and intangible assets , as well as measures with regard to information , communication , studies , networking , cooperation , exchange of experiences and activities involving clusters . in order to support the programme implementation , both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities . finally , in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for interreg programmes , the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the esf + . ### this regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the erdf and the cohesion fund , under their respective objectives as set out in the tfeu . the cohesion fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in ten - t . with regard to the erdf , the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure , investments in relation to access to services , productive investments in sme ' s , equipment , software and intangible assets , as well as measures with regard to information , communication , studies , networking , cooperation , exchange of experiences and activities involving clusters . in order to support the programme implementation , both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities including for the improvement and development of administrative skills and competences . finally , in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for interreg programmes , the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the esf + .


### at the same time , it is important to clarify those activities which fall outside the scope of the erdf and the cohesion fund , including investments to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in annex i to directive 2003 / 87 / ec of the european parliament and of the council20 in order to avoid duplication of available financing , which already exists as part of that directive . in addition , it should be explicitly set out that the overseas countries and territories listed in annex ii of the tfeu are not eligible for support from the erdf and the cohesion fund . _________________ 20 directive 2003 / 87 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the community and amending council directive 96 / 61 / ec . ### at the same time , it is important to identify synergies on the one hand and clarify those activities which fall outside the scope of the erdf and the cohesion fund on the other hand ; this in order to multiplication effects or avoid duplication of available financing . in addition , it should be explicitly set out that the overseas countries and territories listed in annex ii of the tfeu are not eligible for support from the erdf and the cohesion fund .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the inter - institutional agreement for better law - making of 13 april 2016 , there is a need to evaluate the funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens , in particular on member states . these requirements , where appropriate , can include measurable quantitative and qualitative indicators , as a basis for evaluating the effects of the funds on the ground .


### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review . ### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic , social and geographic challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages and linkages to remote island regions . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review . the erdf and the cohesion fund should also address the specific challenges facing rural areas , such as population decline and ageing , aweak labour market , limited access to education and training , lack of healthcare facilities and social services , remoteness , isolation and risk of poverty and social exclusion .


### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6 % of the erdf resources allocated at national level for that purpose . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review . ### within the framework of sustainable urban development , it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic , environmental , climate , demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas , including functional urban areas , while taking into account the need to promote urban - rural linkages . the principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented , and the indicative amounts for those actions , should be set out in the programmes under the investment for jobs and growth goal . said actions may also benefit from a multifund and integrated approach involving the erdf , esf + , emff and the eafrd . a minimum target of 10 % of the erdf resources should be earmarked at national level for the sustainable urban development priority . it should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes , including at the mid - term review .


### specific attention should be paid to outermost regions , namely by adopting measures under article 349 of the tfeu providing for an additional allocation for the outermost regions to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints referred to in article 349 of the tfeu , namely remoteness , insularity , small size , difficult topography and climate , economic dependence on a few products , the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development . this allocation can cover investments , operating costs and public service obligations aimed at offsetting additional costs caused by such restraints . operating aid may cover expenditure on freight transport services and start - up aid for transport services as well as expenditure on operations linked to storage constraints , the excessive size and maintenance of production tools , and the lack of human capital in the local market . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , and as is the case for all operations co - financed by the erdf and the cohesion fund , any erdf support to the financing of operating and investment aid in the outermost regions should comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu . ### specific attention should be paid to outermost regions , namely by adopting measures under article 349 of the tfeu providing for an additional allocation for the outermost regions to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints referred to in article 349 of the tfeu , namely remoteness , insularity , small size , difficult topography and climate , economic dependence on a few products , the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development . this allocation can cover investments , operating costs and public service obligations aimed at offsetting additional costs caused by such restraints . operating aid may cover expenditure on freight transport services and start - up aid for transport services as well as expenditure on operations linked to storage constraints , the excessive size and maintenance of production tools , and the lack of human capital in the local market . this allocation shall not be subject to the thematic concentration provided for in this regulation . in order to protect the integrity of the internal market , and as is the case for all operations co - financed by the erdf and the cohesion fund , any erdf support to the financing of operating and investment aid in the outermost regions should comply with state aid rules as set out in articles 107 and 108 of the tfeu .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to reinforce economic , social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances in the union , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions and the limit on the financial resources of the member states and regions , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the teu . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to reinforce economic , social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances in the union through citizens oriented approach aimed at supporting community led development and fostering active citizenship , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the extent of the disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions and the limit on the financial resources of the member states and regions , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the teu . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective ,


### a smarter europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation ### a smarter europe by promoting inclusive innovative and smart economic transformation


### ' a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by : ### ' a greener , low - carbon europe for all by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by :


### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ### a greener , low - carbon europe for all by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management


### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by : ### a greener , low - carbon europe by promoting and supporting clean and fair energy transition , green and blue investment as well as a reduction in consumption , the circular economy , climate adaptation and risk prevention and management by :


### promoting sustainable water management ; ### providing universal access to water and sewage , and promoting sustainable water management ;


### ' a more connected europe by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ' by : ### ' a more connected europe for all by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ' by :


### a more connected europe by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity ### a more connected europe for all by enhancing mobility and regional ict connectivity


### developing sustainable , climate resilient , intelligent and intermodal national , regional and local mobility , including improved access to ten - t and cross - border mobility ; ### developing sustainable , climate resilient , intelligent safe and secure intermodal national , regional and local mobility , including improved access to ten - t , cross - border mobility , and connectivity with outermost regions ;


### developing sustainable , climate resilient , intelligent and intermodal national , regional and local mobility , including improved access to ten - t and cross - border mobility ; ### developing sustainable , climate resilient , intelligent and intermodal national , regional and local mobility , and where appropriate cross - border mobility , including improved access to ten - t and cross - border mobility ;


### enhancing the effectiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure ; ### enhancing the effectiveness of labour markets and access to high quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure ;


### ensuring equal access to health care through developing infrastructure , including primary care ; ### ensuring equal access to physical and mental health care including preventive measures through developing infrastructure , including primary care ;


### ' a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , rural and coastal areas and local initiatives ' by : ### ' a europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban , mountainous , rural and coastal areas and areas that have difficulty accessing basic services , and local initiatives ' by :


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering the integrated and inclusive social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and social infrastructure in urban areas ;


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , cultural heritage and security in urban areas ; ### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental development , culture , cultural heritage , sport and provision of their infrastructure as well as security in urban areas ; recalling that all the projects related to cultural heritage preservation , restoration , reuse and communication should take into consideration the recommendations on quality interventions on cultural heritage sites issued during the european year of cultural heritage 2018 ;


### fostering the integrated social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage and security , including for rural and coastal areas also through community - led local development . ### fostering the integrated and inclusive social , economic and environmental local development , cultural heritage and social infrastructure , including for rural , coastal and remote island areas also through community - led local development .


### with regard to the specific objectives set out in parargraph 1 , the erdf or the cohesion fund , as appropriate , may also support activities under the investment for jobs and growth goal , where they either : ### with regard to achieving the specific objectives set out in paragraph 1 , the erdf or the cohesion fund , depending on the conditions and how well institutions responsible for the administration and opportune use of said funds performed previously , may also support activities under the investment for jobs and growth goal , where they either :


### for the purposes of this article , the gross national income ratio means the ratio between the gross national income per capita of a member state , measured in purchasing power standards and calculated on the basis of union figures for the period from 2014 to 2016 , and the average gross national income per capita in purchasing power standards of the 27 member states for that same reference period . ### for the purposes of this article , the classification of a region under one of the three categories of regions shall be determined on the basis of the ratio between the gross domestic product per capita of each region , measured in purchasing power parity and calculated on the basis of union figures for the period 2014 - 2016 , and the average gdp of the eu27 for that same reference period .