### in accordance with the procedure set out in article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 member states may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1 . ### in accordance with the procedure set out in article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 member states may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1 . in doing so , member states should aim at involving to the greatest extent all relevant stakeholders .


### no part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . ### the mesh size of a towed gear as set out in annexes v - xi shall mean the mesh size of any cod - end or extension piece found on board a fishing vessel and attached to or suitable for attachment to any towed net . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . further derogations may be provided in a delegated act adopted in accordance with article 18 of this regulation .


### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practice . __________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 . ### to evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures , targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches ; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing ; should be established that reflect the objectives of the cfp , union environmental legislation , and international best practices . __________________ 21 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy oj l 327 , 22 . 12 . 2000 , p . 1 .


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


### technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and level of protection provided for sensitive species and habitats as those measures referred to in paragraph 1 . ### technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall aim for high environmental sustainability and as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and level of protection provided for sensitive species and habitats as those measures referred to in paragraph 1 .


### the creation of real - time closures in conjunction with moving - on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations . the conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations . ### the creation of real - time closures in conjunction with moving - on provisions as an additional measure for the protection of juveniles or spawning aggregations or sensitive species should be allowed as an option to be developed under joint recommendations . the conditions for the establishment and lifting of such areas as well as the control and monitoring arrangements should be defined in the relevant joint recommendations .


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


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


### where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply . those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures , taking account of stecf advice and the opinions of stakeholders . they should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets , minimum conservation reference sizes , closed or restricted areas , nature conservation measures to mitigate against bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation . ### where no technical measures are in place at regional level then defined baseline standards should apply . those baseline standards should be derived from existing technical measures , taking account of stecf advice and the opinions of stakeholders . they should consist of baseline mesh sizes for towed gears and static nets , minimum conservation reference sizes , closed or restricted areas , nature conservation measures to minimise , and , where possible , eliminate bycatches of marine mammals and seabirds in certain areas and any other regionally specific measures currently in existence that are still required to ensure conservation objectives continue to be met until such times measures are put in place under regionalisation .


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


### ‘ high grading’ means the practice of discarding low priced fish that are subject to catch limits , even though they could have been legally landed , so as to maximise the total economic or monetary value of the fish brought back to harbour . ### ‘ high grading’ means the practice of discarding low priced fish that are subject to catch limits , even though they could have been legally landed , so as to maximise the total economic or monetary value of the fish brought back to harbour ; with the exception of specimens that have been rendered unfit for human consumption by being crushed and compacted in nets ;


### member states in conjunction with stakeholders can develop joint recommendations for appropriate technical measures that deviate from the baselines in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the cfp . ### member states , in conjunction with stakeholders , should develop joint recommendations for appropriate technical measures , in accordance with the regionalisation process set out in the cfp , even where there is no multiannual plan .


### no part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . ### no part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size . the front part of the gear may be constructed with smaller mesh . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors .


### it shall be prohibited to deploy the fishing gears specified in annex ii within the relevant areas set out in that annex . ### it shall be prohibited to deploy the fishing gears specified in annex ii within the relevant areas set out in that annex . appropriate assessment shall be carried out by member states when fishing gears are deployed in special areas of conservation under directive 92 / 43 / eec and special protection areas under directive 2009 / 147 / ec .


### the commission may require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 .


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals and provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been fully informed in advance . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals , or the specimen is dead and therefore can be used for scientific purposes . the competent national authorities concerned shall be fully informed .


### bass bass ### 42 cm 36 cm


### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of marine species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals and provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been fully informed in advance . ### notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2 , the retention on board , transhipment or landing of specimens of living marine reptiles and seabirds species referred to in paragraph 1 which have been caught as bycatch , shall be authorised as far as this activity is necessary to secure assistance for the recovery of the individual animals . the retention on board , transshipment or landing shall be authorised where a marine species is dead and therefore can be used for scientific purposes . the competent national authorities concerned shall be fully informed through detailed and accurate documentation .


### ensure that catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes do not exceed 5% by volume in accordance with article 2 and article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### reduce catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes to contribute to achieving the objectives established in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### in developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans , regional groups of member states should ensure the objectives of the cfp are not jeopardised by ensuring that the protection of juveniles of marine species should be respected while ensuring that no distortion is introduced into the market and that no market for fish below minimum conservation reference sizes is created . ### in developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes , regional groups of member states should ensure the objectives of the cfp are achieved by ensuring that the protection of juveniles of marine species is respected while ensuring that no distortion is introduced into the market and that no market for fish below minimum conservation reference sizes is created .


### contribute to having in place fisheries management measures for the purposes of complying with the obligations under directives 92 / 43 / eec , 2009 / 147 / ec , 2008 / 56 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec . ### ensure that fisheries management measures for the purposes of complying with the obligations under directives 92 / 43 / eec , 2009 / 147 / ec , 2008 / 56 / ec and 2000 / 60 / ec are in place .


### for certain rare fish species , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced . ### for certain fish species that are rare or whose biological characteristics make them especially vulnerable to overexploitation , such as species of sharks and rays , even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation . to protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced .


### when caught as bycatch , species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released . ### when caught as bycatch , species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed and specimens shall be promptly released . in this connection , with a view to improved data and to facilitating scientific studies , catches need to be recorded to a sufficient extent .


### such regional technical measures should as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards . ### such regional technical measures should aim for high environmental sustainability and , as a minimum , be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats as the baseline standards . the adoption of regional technical measures should be based on best available scientific advice .


### in accordance with the procedure set out in article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 member states may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1 . ### in accordance with the procedure set out in article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 member states may , jointly or individually , submit recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1 . purely by way of example , all trade associations , in common agreement , regional - level fisheries and aquaculture producers’ organisations recognised by the ministry and supranational advisory bodies .


### regional measures under multiannual plans ### technical measures in the context of regionalisation


### technical measures shall aim to achieve the following targets : ### technical measures shall achieve the following targets :


### no part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . ### the mesh size of a towed gear as set out in annexes v - xi shall mean the mesh size of any cod - end or extension piece found on board a fishing vessel and attached to or suitable for attachment to any towed net . this provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors . further derogations may be provided in a delegated act adopted in accordance with article 18 of this regulation .


### where member states submit joint recommendations for the establishment of technical measures as referred to in paragraph 1 , they shall provide scientific evidence to support the adoption of those measures . ### where member states submit joint recommendations for the establishment of technical measures as referred to in paragraph 1 , they shall provide scientific evidence to support the adoption of those measures . the commission shall make these joint recommendations public immediately after their submission by the member states .


### the extent to which these targets have been achieved shall be reviewed as part of the reporting process set out in article 34 . ### member states shall monitor the effectiveness of technical measures in achieving the targets set out in paragraph 1 . the extent to which these targets have been achieved shall be reviewed as part of the reporting process set out in article 34 .


### dactylographic data ; ### fingerprint data ;


### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third - country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state , only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying - third country national in view of return . ### data processed in sis and the related supplementary information exchanged pursuant to this regulation may be transferred or made available to a third country in accordance with chapter v of regulation 2016 / 679 with the authorisation of the issuing member state only when the following conditions are satisfied : the data is only transferred or made available for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying third - country national in view of return ; the third - country national concerned has been informed that his or her personal information will be shared with the authorities of a third country ; no information regarding the fact that an illegally staying third - country national has made an application for international protection in a member state shall be disclosed to any third country , particularly where that country is also the applicant ' s country of origin . data processed in sis and the related supplementary information exchanged pursuant to this regulation shall not be made available to a third country where the return decision has temporarily been suspended or postponed in line with article 3 .


### sex ; ### gender ;


### where a member state considers granting a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay to a third - country national who is the subject of an alert on return entered by another member state , the former shall first consult , through the exchange of supplementary information , the member state that entered the alert . the member state that entered the alert shall reply within seven days . if the member state considering granting a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay decides to grant it , the alert on return shall be deleted . ### before a member state formally decides to grant citizenship , a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay to a third - country national who is the subject of an alert on return entered by another member state , the former shall first consult , through the exchange of supplementary information , the member state that entered the alert . the member state that entered the alert shall provide a definite reply within seven days . if no reply is received within seven days , the requesting member state may assume that the member state that entered the alert has no concerns regarding the granting of citizenship , a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay . if citizenship , a residence permit or other authorisation offering a right to stay is granted , the alert on return shall be deleted .


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . ### without prejudice to articles 6 and 8 , alerts on return shall be deleted as soon as the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority . alerts on return shall also be deleted promptly once the third - country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the member states in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec .


### whether the person concerned is armed , violent , has escaped or is involved in an activity as referred to in articles 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism ; ### whether the person concerned is armed , violent , has escaped or is involved in an activity as referred to in articles 3 , 4 , 12 and 14 of directive 2017 / 541 ;


### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland ### additional use of up to 425 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed forest land , managed cropland and managed grassland


### in 2027 and 2032 , if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a member state exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply : ### if a member state exceeds its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period , pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article and the flexibilities used pursuant to articles 5 to 7 , the following measures shall apply :


### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member states’ annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose . ### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member states’ annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland , managed grassland and degraded land taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose .


### on 10 june 2016 the commission presented the proposal for the eu to ratify the paris agreement . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 . ### the council ratified the paris agreement on 5 october 2016 , following the consent given by the european parliament on 4 october 2016 . the paris agreement entered into force on 4 november 2016 and aims at keeping the increase in global temperature to well below 2 °c above pre - industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1 . 5 °c above pre - industrial levels , and in a manner that does not threaten food production . this legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the eu ' s commitment in the paris agreement . the union ' s commitment to economy - wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the union and its member states that was submitted to the secretariat of the unfccc on 6 march 2015 .


### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member state ' s annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose . ### in order to ensure efficient , transparent and cost - effective reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and of other information necessary to assess progress with member state ' s annual emissions allocations , the requirements for annual reporting and evaluation under this regulation are integrated with the relevant articles under regulation no . 525 / 2013 , which should therefore be amended accordingly . the amendment of that regulation should also ensure that progress of member states in making emission reductions continues to be evaluated annually , taking into account progress in union policies and measures and information from member states . every two years , the evaluation should include the projected progress of the union towards meeting its reduction commitments and of member states towards fulfilling their obligations . however , the application of deductions should only be considered at five - year intervals , so that the potential contribution from deforested land , afforested land , managed forest land , managed cropland and managed grassland taking place pursuant to regulation [ ] can be considered . this is without prejudice to the duty of the commission to ensure compliance with the obligations of member states resulting from this regulation or to the power of the commission to initiate infringement proceedings for this purpose .


### regulation [ ] [ on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use , land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework ] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use , land - use change and forestry . while the environmental outcome under this regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland as defined in regulation [ ] , flexibility for a maximum quantity of 280 million tonnes of co2 equivalent of these removals divided among member states according to the figures in annex iii should be included as an additional possibility for member states to meet their commitments when needed . where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to article 8 of regulation [ lulucf ] is adopted , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that article . before adopting such a delegated act , the commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data , and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates . in addition , the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing member states ' compliance with requirements under regulation [ ] . ### regulation [ ] [ on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use , land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework ] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use , land - use change and forestry . while the environmental outcome under this regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land , afforested land , managed forest land , managed cropland and managed grassland as defined in regulation [ ] , flexibility for a maximum quantity of 425 million tonnes of co2 equivalent of these removals divided among member states according to the figures in annex iii should be included as an additional possibility for member states to meet their commitments when needed . in addition , the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing member states ' compliance with requirements under regulation [ ] .


### the blue book28 stressed the need for an increase in the number and quality of maritime jobs for european citizens and the importance of improving working conditions on board . __________________ 28 com 575 final of 10 october 2007 . ### the blue book28 stressed the need for an increase in the number and quality of maritime jobs for european citizens and the importance of improving working conditions on board , inter alia through investment in research , education , training , health and safety . __________________ 28 com 575 final of 10 october 2007 .


### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive no later than 5 years after the date of entry into force of this directive . the member states shall immediately communicate to the commission the text of those provisions . ### member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive no later than three years after the date of entry into force of this directive . the member states shall immediately communicate to the commission the text of those provisions .


### insofar the existence and / or possibility of introducing exclusions is not justified on objective grounds , they should be suppressed . ### insofar the existence and / or possibility of introducing exclusions is not justified on objective grounds , they should be suppressed , avoiding any situations involving unfair competition and social dumping .


### for the purpose of this regulation , ' designation of origin ' is a name which identifies a product : ### in article 5 , the introductory sentence is amended as follows : “1 . for the purpose of this regulation , ‘ designation of origin’ is a name traditionally used in a specific place which identifies a product : ”


### the term ‘ partially de - alcoholised’ may be used together with the name of the grapevine products referred to in points 1 and 4 to 9 , where the product : ### “partially de - alcoholised wine” or “partially de - alcoholised ”means the product which :


### —in the french overseas departments : eur 25 900 000 ### —in the french overseas departments : eur 26 900 000


### within the union , the competent authority referred to in paragraph 2 or one or more delegated bodies within the meaning of point of article 3 of regulation 2017 / 625 operating as a product certification body in accordance with the criteria laid down in chapter iii of title ii of that regulation , shall verify annual compliance with the product specification , during the wine production and during or after conditioning . ### within the union , the competent authority referred to in paragraph 2 or one or more delegated bodies within the meaning of point of article 3 of regulation 2017 / 625 operating as a product certification body in accordance with the criteria laid down in chapter iii of title ii of that regulation , shall verify annual compliance with the product specification , during the wine production and during or after conditioning , including in the member state in which the production of the wine takes place .


### amendments shall be scrutinised taking into account other elements of the product specifications . where appropriate , the commission or the member state concerned may invite the applicant to modify other elements of the product specifications . ### the scrutiny of the application shall focus on the proposed amendment .


### subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2014 - 2020 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2013 to producers on the basis of article 141 of the 1994 act of accession , provided that : ### in article 214a , the introductory part is replaced by the following : “subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2021 - 2027 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2020 to producers on the basis of commission decision c 510 provided that”


### —azores and madeira : eur 20 400 000 ### —azores and madeira : eur 21 200 000


### such measures may to the extent and for the time necessary to address the market disturbance or threat thereof extend or modify the scope , duration or other aspects of other measures provided for under this regulation , or provide for export refunds , or suspend import duties in whole or in part including for certain quantities or periods as necessary . ### in article 219 , subparagraph 4 is amended as follows : “such measures may to the extent and for the time necessary to address the market disturbance or threat thereof extend or modify the scope , duration or other aspects of other measures provided for under this regulation , and other measures provided for in articles 39 to 63 of chapter iii of the ‘ strategic plans’ regulation , or reinforce import controls , or downwardly or upwardly adjust import duties in whole or in part including for certain quantities or periods as necessary . they may also concern the adaptation of the entry scheme for fruit and vegetables through consultation with third countries that export to the european union . finally , they may provide for financial support in exchange for a voluntary undertaking to reduce production . ”


### this text article 172a value - sharing without prejudice to any specific value - sharing clauses in the sugar sector , farmers , including associations of farmers , and their first purchaser may agree on value sharing clauses , including market bonuses and losses , determining how any evolution of relevant market prices for the products concerned or other commodity markets is to be allocated between them . ’ ; ### article 172a is replaced by the following : “article 172a value - sharing without prejudice to any specific value - sharing clauses in the sugar sector , farmers , including associations of farmers , and their first purchaser as well as purchasers situated more downstream in the value chain may agree on value sharing clauses , including reference market developments , determining how any evolution of relevant market prices for the products concerned or other commodity markets is to be allocated between them . ’ ;


### the amount allocated to finance the specific supply arrangements referred to in chapter iii shall not exceed eur 6 830 000 . ### the amount allocated to finance the specific supply arrangements referred to in chapter iii shall not exceed eur 7 110 000 .


### whose quality or characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment , with its inherent natural factors and , where relevant , human factors ; ### whose quality or characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment with its natural and human factors ;


### ' a designation of origin ' means a name which identifies a product , referred to in article 92 : ### ' a designation of origin ' means the name of a region , a specific place or , in exceptional and duly justifiable cases , a country used to describe a product referred to in article 92 fulfilling the following requirements :


### registered names shall be protected against : any direct or indirect commercial use of a registered name in respect of products not covered by the registration where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where using the name exploits the reputation of the protected name , including when those products are used as an ingredient ; any misuse , imitation or evocation , even if the true origin of the products or services is indicated or if the protected name is translated or accompanied by an expression such as ‘ style’ , ‘ type’ , ‘ method’ , ‘ as produced in’ , ‘ imitation’ or similar , including when those products are used as an ingredient ; any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance , origin , nature or essential qualities of the product that is used on the inner or outer packaging , advertising material or documents relating to the product concerned , and the packing of the product in a container liable to convey a false impression as to its origin ; any other practice liable to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product . where a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication contains within it the name of a product which is considered to be generic , the use of that generic name shall not be considered to be contrary to points or of the first subparagraph . ### in article 13 , the paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : “1 . registered names shall be protected against : any direct or indirect commercial use of a registered name in respect of products not covered by the registration where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where using the name exploits , weakens or dilutes the reputation of the protected name , including when those products are used as an ingredient ; any misuse , imitation or evocation , even if the true origin of the products or services is indicated or if the protected name is translated or accompanied by an expression such as ‘ style’ , ‘ type’ , ‘ method’ , ‘ as produced in’ , ‘ imitation’ or similar , including when those products are used as an ingredient ; any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance , origin , nature or essential qualities of the product that is used on the inner or outer packaging , advertising material or documents relating to the product concerned , and the packing of the product in a container liable to convey a false impression as to its origin ; any other practice liable to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product . where a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication contains within it the name of a product which is considered to be generic , the use of that generic name shall not be considered to be contrary to points or of the first subparagraph . ”


### —canary islands : eur 69 900 000 ### —canary islands : eur 72 700 000


### subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2014 - 2020 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2013 to producers on the basis of article 141 of the 1994 act of accession , provided that : the amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period and in 2020 does not exceed 30&#160 ; % of the amount granted in 2013 ; and prior to any recourse to this possibility , full use has been made of the support schemes under the cap for the sectors concerned . the commission shall adopt its authorisation without applying the procedure referred to in article 229 or of this regulation . ### article 214a is amended as follows : “subject to authorisation by the commission , for the period 2021 - 2027 , finland may continue to grant national aids which it granted in 2020 to producers on the basis of commission decision c 510 , provided that : the amount of income aid is degressive over the whole period , and ; prior to any recourse to this possibility , full use has been made of the support schemes under the cap for the sectors concerned . the commission shall adopt its authorisation without applying the procedure referred to in article 229 of this regulation . ”


### —canary islands : eur 257 970 000 ### —canary islands : eur 268 420 000


### value - adding attributes as a result of the farming or processing methods used in their production , or of the place of their production or marketing . ### in article 1 , point is replaced by the following : “ value - adding attributes as a result of the farming or processing methods used in their production , or of the place of their production or marketing or , where applicable , their contribution to sustainable development . ”


### for the purpose of this regulation , ' designation of origin ' is a name which identifies a product : ### in article 5 , the introductory sentence is amended as follows : “1 . for the purpose of this regulation , ‘ designation of origin’ is a name traditionally used in a specific place which identifies a product : ”


### this text article 61 duration the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this chapter shall apply from 1 january 2016 to 31 december 2030 , with a mid - term review to be undertaken by the commission to evaluate the operation of the scheme and , if appropriate , make proposals . ### article 61 is replaced by the following : “article 61 duration the scheme of authorisations for vine plantings established in this chapter shall be examined by the commission to evaluate the operation in order , if appropriate , to make proposals to improve its efficacy . ”


### the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv up to a maximum amount of eur 23 000 000 . ### the union shall finance the measures provided for in chapters iii and iv up to a maximum amount of eur 23 930 000 .


### the term ‘ de - alcoholised’ may be used together with the name of the grapevine products referred to in points 1 and 4 to 9 , where the product : ### ‘ de - alcoholised wine’ or ‘ de - alcoholised ’ means the product which :


### amendments shall be scrutinised taking into account other elements of the product specifications . where appropriate , the commission or the member state concerned may invite the applicant to modify other elements of the product specifications . ### the scrutiny of the application shall focus on the proposed amendment .


### date for refusal to grant eu type - approval : [ po : please insert the date 48 months after the date of application of this regulation ] date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles , as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units : [ po : please insert the date 84 months after the date of application of this regulation ] ### date for refusal to grant eu type - approval and for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles , as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units : [ po : please insert the date 24 months after the date of application of this regulation ] date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles , as well as the placing on the market and entry into service of components and separate technical units : [ po : please insert the date 48 months after the date of application of this regulation ]


### automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region of 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error . as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at union level . ### automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since more than 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error or interaction of human error with vehicle and / or infrastructure . as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at union level .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of accident data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a very short timeframe before , during and after a triggering action is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken .


### any processing of personal data , such as information about the driver processed in event data recorders or information about the driver on drowsiness and attention monitoring or advanced distraction recognition , should be carried out in accordance with eu legislation on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation28 . in addition , the processing of personal data collected through the 112 - based ecall in - vehicle system is subject to specific safeguards29 . __________________ 28 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . 29 regulation 2015 / 758 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 concerning type - approval requirements for the deployment of the ecall in - vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec , oj l 123 , 19 . 5 . 2015 , p . 77 . ### any processing of personal data , such as information about the driver processed in accident data recorders or information about the driver on drowsiness , attention and distraction monitoring , should be carried out strictly in accordance with eu legislation on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation28 . in addition , the processing of personal data collected through the 112 - based ecall in - vehicle system is subject to specific safeguards29 . __________________ 28 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec . 29 regulation 2015 / 758 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 concerning type - approval requirements for the deployment of the ecall in - vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec .


### it shall be possible for the driver to feel through the accelerator pedal that the applicable speed limit is reached or exceeded ; ### it shall be possible for the driver to feel through the accelerator pedal , or using another information system , that the applicable speed limit is reached or exceeded ;


### ‘ event data recorder’ means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before , during and after a collision ; ### ‘ accident data recorder’ means a system recording and storing critical crash - related parameters and information before and during a collision ;


### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal with speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ; ### ‘ intelligent speed limit information system’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle , as well haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal ;


### technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for reducing casualty numbers . in order to minimise the number of fatalities , some of the relevant new technologies need to be introduced . ### technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for reducing casualty numbers . in order to minimise the number of fatalities and serious injuries , some of the relevant new technologies need to be introduced .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . all motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of accident data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe immediately before , during and immediately after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . all motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . such recorders should be capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states only to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken without the possibility of identifying the owner or the holder of the vehicle .


### intelligent speed assistance , lane - keeping systems , driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably . in addition , those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too . therefore , harmonised rules and test procedures for the type - approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type - approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at union level . ### intelligent speed assistance , lane - keeping systems , driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably . the driver drowsiness and attention monitoring systems should work without any facial recognition . in addition , those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too . therefore , harmonised rules and test procedures for the type - approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type - approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at union level .


### any processing of personal data , such as information about the driver processed in event data recorders or information about the driver on drowsiness and attention monitoring or advanced distraction recognition , should be carried out in accordance with eu legislation on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation28 . in addition , the processing of personal data collected through the 112 - based ecall in - vehicle system is subject to specific safeguards29 . __________________ 28 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . 29 regulation 2015 / 758 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 concerning type - approval requirements for the deployment of the ecall in - vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec , oj l 123 , 19 . 5 . 2015 , p . 77 . ### any processing of personal data , such as information about the driver processed in accident data recorders or information about the driver on drowsiness and attention monitoring , should be carried out in accordance with eu legislation on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation28 . in addition , the processing of personal data collected through the 112 - based ecall in - vehicle system is subject to specific safeguards29 . __________________ 28 regulation 2016 / 679 of the european parliament and of the council of 27 april 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data , and repealing directive 95 / 46 / ec , oj l 119 , 4 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . 29 regulation 2015 / 758 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2015 concerning type - approval requirements for the deployment of the ecall in - vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending directive 2007 / 46 / ec .


### it shall apply from [ po : please insert the date 36 months following the date of entry into force of this regulation ] . ### it shall apply from [ po : please insert the date 18 months following the date of entry into force of this regulation ] .


### technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for reducing casualty numbers . in order to minimise the number of fatalities , some of the relevant new technologies need to be introduced . ### technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for reducing casualty numbers . in order to minimise the number of fatalities , some of the relevant new and proven technologies need to be introduced .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . in addition , only anonymised data that can be used for accident research should be collected and stored . moreover , such recorders should be capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken .


### it shall be possible for the driver to override the system’s prompted vehicle speed smoothly through normal operation of the accelerator pedal without need for kick - down ; ### it shall be possible for the driver to override the system’s easily anytime ;


### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal with speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ; ### ‘ intelligent speed assistance’ means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals , based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data , or both , made available in - vehicle ;


### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users . ### manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed , constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users and the risk of vehicle damage in traffic .


### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driver seat . ### vehicles of categories m2 , m3 , n2 and n3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driving seat . the commission shall bring forward a delegated act on direct vision requirements that eliminates the blind spot to the front and driver’s side of trucks and significantly reduces the blind spot to the nearside of the truck . this requirement will be differentiated according to truck type .


### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . it should also be a requirement that such recorders are capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken . ### the introduction of event data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before , during and after a triggering event is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate , in - depth accident data . motor - vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders . in addition , only anonymised data that can be used for accident research should be collected and stored . moreover , such recorders should be capable of recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be solely used by member states to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken without the possibility of identifying the owner or the holder of the vehicle .


### advanced emergency braking systems and lane - keeping systems shall meet the following requirements in particular : ### advanced emergency braking systems , pedestrian and cyclist collision warning and emergency lane - keeping systems shall meet the following requirements in particular :


### the union law including the internal rules referred to in this regulation should be clear and precise and its application should be foreseeable to persons subject to it , in accordance with the case - law of the court of justice of the european union and the european court of human rights . ### the union law referred to in this regulation should be clear and precise and its application should be foreseeable to persons subject to it , in accordance with the case - law of the court of justice of the european union and the european court of human rights .


### the european data protection supervisor shall , acting within the scope of its respective competences and in the framework of its responsibilities , exchange relevant information , assist in carrying out audits and inspections , examine difficulties of interpretation or application of this regulation and other applicable union acts , study problems with the exercise of independent supervision or in the exercise of the rights of data subjects , draw up harmonised proposals for solutions to any problems and promote awareness of data protection rights , as necessary , jointly with the national supervisory authorities . ### they shall , each acting within the scope of its respective competences and in the framework of their responsibilities , exchange relevant information , assist each other in carrying out audits and inspections , examine difficulties of interpretation or application of this regulation and other applicable union acts , study problems with the exercise of independent supervision or in the exercise of the rights of data subjects , draw up harmonised proposals for solutions to any problems and promote awareness of data protection rights , as necessary .


### in certain instances , union law provides for a model of coordinated supervision , shared between the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities . moreover , the european data protection supervisor is the supervisory authority of europol and a specific model of cooperation with the national supervisory authorities is established through a cooperation board with an advisory function . in order to improve the effective supervision and enforcement of substantive data protection rules , a single , coherent model of coordinated supervision should be introduced in the union . the commission should therefore , where appropriate , submit legislative proposals with a view to amending union legal acts providing for a model of coordinated supervision , in order to align them with the coordinated supervision model of this regulation . the european data protection board should serve as a single forum for ensuring the effective coordinated supervision across the board . ### in certain instances , union law provides for a model of coordinated supervision , shared between the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities . moreover , the european data protection supervisor is the supervisory authority of europol and a specific model of cooperation with the national supervisory authorities is established through a cooperation board with an advisory function . in order to improve the effective supervision and enforcement of substantive data protection rules , this regulation should introduce a single , coherent model of coordinated supervision . the european data protection board should serve as a single forum for ensuring the effective coordinated supervision across the board .


### the european data protection supervisor shall cooperate with supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 and article 51 of directive 2016 / 680 and with the joint supervisory authority established under article 25 of council decision 2009 / 917 / jha21 to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective duties , in particular by providing each other with relevant information , requesting national supervisory authorities to exercise their powers or responding to a request from such authorities . _________________ 21 council decision 2009 / 917 / jha of 30 november 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes , oj l 323 , 10 . 12 . 2009 , p . 20–30 . ### the european data protection supervisor shall cooperate with supervisory authorities established under article 41 of regulation 2016 / 679 and article 51 of directive 2016 / 680 to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective duties , in particular by providing each other with relevant information , requesting each other to exercise their powers or responding to each other ' s requests .


### in declaration no 21 on the protection of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation , annexed to the final act of the intergovernmental conference which adopted the treaty of lisbon , the conference acknowledged that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation based on article 16 tfeu could prove necessary because of the specific nature of those fields . this regulation should therefore apply to union agencies carrying out activities in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation only to the extent that union law applicable to such agencies does not contain specific rules on the processing of personal data . ### in declaration no 21 on the protection of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation , annexed to the final act of the intergovernmental conference which adopted the treaty of lisbon , the conference acknowledged that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data in the fields of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation based on article 16 tfeu could prove necessary because of the specific nature of those fields . furthermore , the field of common foreign and security policy also has a specific nature and specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of personal data could prove necessary as well . it is therefore appropriate to regulate the processing of operational personal data , such as personal data processed for criminal investigation purposes , by union agencies established on the basis of chapters 4 and 5 of title v of part three of the tfeu and by missions referred to in article 42 , 43 and 44 of the teu by specific rules , derogating from a number of general rules of this regulation . those specific rules are aligned with the provisions of the directive 2016 / 680 and should be interpreted homogenously . processing of administrative personal data by those bodies , offices or agencies , such as staff data , should be covered by this regulation .


### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor shall meet with the national supervisory authorities at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . the costs and servicing of those meetings shall be borne by the european data protection board . rules of procedure shall be adopted at the first meeting . further working methods shall be developed jointly as necessary . ### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities shall meet at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . for these purposes , the european data protection board may develop further working methods as necessary .


### where a union act refers to this article , the european data protection supervisor shall cooperate actively with the national supervisory authorities , in order to ensure effective supervision of large it systems or union agencies . ### where a union act envisages that the european data protection supervisor supervises the processing of personal data at the union level and national supervisory authorities supervise the&#160 ; processing of personal data at national level in a large it system or a union body , office or agency , the european data protection supervisor&#160 ; and the national supervisory&#160 ; authorities , each acting within the scope of their respective competencies , &#160 ; shall cooperate actively in the framework of their responsibilities and shall ensure coordinated supervision .


### the union institutions and bodies shall inform the european data protection supervisor when drawing up administrative measures and internal rules relating to the processing of personal data involving a union institution or body alone or jointly with others . ### the union institutions and bodies shall inform the european data protection supervisor when drawing up administrative measures relating to the processing of personal data involving a union institution or body alone or jointly with others .


### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor shall meet with the national supervisory authorities at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . the costs and servicing of those meetings shall be borne by the european data protection board . rules of procedure shall be adopted at the first meeting . further working methods shall be developed jointly as necessary . ### for the purposes laid down in paragraph 2 , the european data protection supervisor and the national supervisory authorities shall meet at least twice a year within the framework of the european data protection board . the costs and servicing of those meetings shall be borne by the european data protection board . for these purposes , the european data protection board may develop further working methods as necessary .


### the transition from direct management of pre - accession funds by the commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in annex i should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries . assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre - accession process . ### the transition from direct management of pre - accession funds by the commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in annex i should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries . assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre - accession process . in addition , the union should support capacity building , and facilitate exchange of experience and best practice among beneficiaries , as well as among beneficiaries and one or more member states , to establish necessary management structures .


### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights17 . assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . __________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 . ### assistance should be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should focus , on the one hand , on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination , as well as support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights17 . on the other hand , assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance economic , social and territorial development as well as regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation , gradually adopting relevant eu policies and practices , especially those of cohesion policy contributing also to the implementation of union macro - regional strategies . furthermore , ipa iii should also enhance their economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through the implementation of multi - annual programmes aimed at regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . __________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 .


### to strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society . ### to strengthen economic and social development based on the relevant policies and practices of the european union , supporting beneficiaries’ preparations for participation in eu cohesion policy upon accession , including through multi - annual operational programmes aimed at increased connectivity and regional development , agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies , to reinforce environmental protection , increase resilience to climate change , accelerate the shift towards a low - carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society .


### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights17 . assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . __________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 . ### assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the union with the beneficiaries listed in annex i . assistance should focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in annex i to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law , reform the judiciary and public administration , respect freedom of media and fundamental human rights , in particular the rights of minorities , respect and advance workers ' rights , and promote gender equality , tolerance , social inclusion and non - discrimination . assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the european pillar of social rights17 . assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional , macro - regional and cross - border cooperation as well as territorial development , including through implementation of union macro - regional strategies . it should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance , underpinning a smart , sustainable and inclusive growth agenda , including through implementation of regional development , agriculture and rural development , social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society , also in line with the flagship initiative digital agenda for the western balkans . __________________ 17 european pillar of social rights solemnly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission at the gothenburg social summit for fair jobs and growth , gothenburg 17 november 2017 .


### eur 1 000 000 000 for the sub - programme clean energy transition . ### eur 1 750 000 000 for the sub - programme clean energy transition .


### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change . ### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national , regional and local energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change .


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final ### in order to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions , in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given , in view of articles 174 and 349 tfeu , taking into account specific needs and vulnerabilities , to the areas covered by those articles , including the strategy for outermost regions30 . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final


### the programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and investeu , in order to create synergies , particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects , and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the programme . ### the programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the cohesion policy of the union , and in particular with the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , as well as with horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and investeu , in order to create synergies , particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects , and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the programme . the regional and local authorities affected shall be involved at all relevant stages of programming and implementation .


### reflecting 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 , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting 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 , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### the voluntary scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in territories of european overseas promotes the conservation of biodiversity , including marine biodiversity , and sustainable use of ecosystem services , including ecosystem - based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation , in the union ' s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories . best has helped to raise awareness for the ecological importance of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories for conserving global biodiversity . in their ministerial declarations in 2017 and 2018 , overseas countries and territories have expressed their appreciation for this small grant scheme for biodiversity . it is appropriate to allow the programme to continue financing small grants for biodiversity in both the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories . ### the voluntary scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in territories of european overseas promotes the conservation of biodiversity , including marine biodiversity , and sustainable use of ecosystem services , including ecosystem - based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation , in the union ' s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories . best has helped to raise awareness for the ecological importance of the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories for conserving global biodiversity . in their ministerial declarations in 2017 and 2018 , overseas countries and territories have expressed their appreciation for this small grant scheme for biodiversity . the programme should continue financing small grants for biodiversity in both the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories , thus ensuring that the union ' s environmental objectives are pursued and contributing to social and territorial cohesion .


### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and results are collected efficiently , effectively , and in a timely manner . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of union funds . ### the performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and results are comparable and complete , as well as collected efficiently , effectively , and in a timely manner . to that end , proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of union funds .


### no later than 31 october of each year , the commission shall , on the basis of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4 , establish a consolidated report assessing the progress made by member states and the commission in the implementation of the plan referred to in paragraph 1 and make that report public . ### no later than 31 october of each year , the commission shall , on the basis of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4 , establish a consolidated report assessing the progress made by member states and the commission in the implementation of the plan referred to in paragraph 1 , including information on necessary adaptations or delays of the plan , and make that report public .


### considering the importance of globalisation , the programme should continue to provide the possibility of involving external experts within the meaning of article 238 of the financial regulation . those external experts should mainly be representatives of governmental authorities , including from non - associated third countries , as well as representatives of international organisations , economic operators or civil society . ### considering the importance of globalisation , the programme should continue to provide the possibility of involving external experts within the meaning of article 238 of the financial regulation . those external experts should mainly be representatives of governmental authorities , including from non - associated third countries , as well as academics and representatives of international organisations , economic operators or civil society .


### the customs 2020 programme set up under regulation no 1294 / 201318 and its predecessors have significantly contributed to facilitating and enhancing customs cooperation . many of the activities in the customs area are of a cross - border nature , involving and affecting all member states , and therefore they cannot be effectively and efficiently delivered by individual member states . a customs programme at union level , implemented by the commission , offers member states a union framework to develop those cooperation activities , which is more cost - efficient than if each member state were to set up individual cooperation frameworks on a bilateral or multilateral basis . it is therefore appropriate to ensure the continuity of union financing of activities in the field of customs cooperation by establishing a new programme in the same area , the customs programme . __________________ 18 regulation no 1294 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing an action programme for customs in the european union for the period 2014 - 2020 and repealing decision no 624 / 2007 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 209 . ### the customs 2020 programme , established by regulation no 1294 / 201318 , and its predecessors have contributed significantly to facilitating and strengthening customs cooperation . many of the customs activities are of a cross - border nature , involving and affecting all member states and therefore cannot be effectively and efficiently implemented by each member state alone . a union - wide customs programme implemented by the commission provides member states with a framework at union level to develop these cooperative activities , which is more cost - effective than if each member state set up its individual cooperation framework at bilateral or multilateral level . the customs programme also plays an essential role in safeguarding the financial interests of the union and of the member states . it is therefore appropriate and efficient to ensure the continuity of the union ' s financing activities in the field of customs cooperation by establishing a new programme in the same field , the customs programme . __________________ 18 regulation no 1294 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing an action programme for customs in the european union for the period 2014 - 2020 and repealing decision no 624 / 2007 / ec , oj l 347 , 20 . 12 . 2013 , p . 209 .


### wherever beneficial for the achievement of the actions implementing the objectives referred to in article 3 , representatives of governmental authorities , including those from third countries not associated to the programme pursuant to article 5 , representatives of international and other relevant organisations , of economic operators and organisations representing economic operators and of civil society may take part as external experts to actions organised under the programme . ### wherever beneficial for the achievement of the actions implementing the objectives referred to in article 3 , representatives of governmental authorities , including those from third countries not associated to the programme pursuant to article 5 , academics and representatives of international and other relevant organisations , of economic operators and organisations representing economic operators and of civil society may take part as external experts to actions organised under the programme .


### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public . ### the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure maximum visibility of the union funding by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public .


### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation . ### the interim evaluation of the programme shall be carried out as soon as sufficient information on its implementation is available , but no later than three years after the start of the programme implementation .


### the programme has the specific objective to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy as well as customs cooperation and administrative capacity building , including human competency and the development and operation of european electronic systems . ### the programme has the specific objective to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy , to support customs cooperation and administrative capacity building , including human competency and the timely development , deployment , maintenance and operation of european electronic systems as well as a smooth transition to a paperless environment and trade in line with the multi - annual strategic plan for customs set out in article 12 of this regulation . worth noting is the cost - saving element for member states arising from the programme as it provides infrastructure and capacities that do not have to be developed and duplicated from national customs budgets .


### the programme has the general objective to support the customs union and customs authorities to protect the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states , to ensure security and safety within the union and to protect the union from unfair and illegal trade , while facilitating legitimate business activity . ### the general objective of the programme is to support the customs union and the customs authorities of the member states in protecting the financial and economic interests of the union and its member states in order to guarantee their security and safety and to protect the union against unfair and unlawful commercial practices , and at the same time , promote legitimate business activities and a high level of consumer protection .


### project - based structured collaboration ; ### project - based structured collaboration , such as collaborative it development by a group of member states ;


### member states shall notify the commission of the completion of each task allocated to them under the multi - annual strategic plan for customs referred to in paragraph 1 . they shall also regularly report to the commission on progress with their tasks . ### member states shall notify the commission of the completion of each task allocated to them under the multi - annual strategic plan for customs referred to in paragraph 1 . they shall also regularly report to the commission on progress with their tasks and where applicable about foreseeable delays in their implementation .


### actions complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in article 3 of regulation [ 2018 / xxx ] [ cce instrument ] shall also be eligible for funding under this programme . ### actions complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in article 3 of regulation [ 2018 / xxx ] [ cce instrument ] and / or complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in article 2 of regulation [ 2018 / xxx ] [ anti - fraud programme ] shall also be eligible for funding under this programme .


### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 950 000 000 in current prices . ### the financial envelope for the implementation of the programme for the period 2021 &#8211 ; 2027 shall be eur 842 844 000 in 2018 prices .


### the commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the programme , and its actions and results . financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in article 3 . ### the commission shall implement b information and communication actions on the programme , on the actions financed under the progamme , and on the results achieved by those financed actions . the financial resources allocated to the programme shall also contribute to the institutional communication of the union ' s political priorities in so far as they are linked to the objectives set out in article 3 .


### at the end of the implementation of the programme , but no later than four years after the end of the period specified in article 1 , a final evaluation of the programme shall be carried out by the commission . ### at the end of the implementation of the programme , but no later than three years after the end of the period referred to in article 1 , the commission shall carry out a final evaluation of the programme .